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I just noticed that the crypto market this week has been quite volatile. Bitcoin briefly touched $74,000 in the middle of the week but eventually dropped back to around $68,000-$73,000 now. Every time there's a rally, prices always fall again over the weekend, a pattern that has become common over the past few months.
What's interesting is that the strengthening dollar has become the main issue. The dollar recorded its biggest weekly gain in the past year, which immediately weighed down all crypto assets. The market is starting to worry that inflation will be higher than expected, meaning the

Just look at Bitcoin, it's trending really hard right now. It just broke through an important level, and from what I see, this movement seems to be largely driven by activity in the derivatives market. It looks like long orders from previous years are starting to come out of hibernation.
It's interesting to see how the futures market and options can trigger such a rally. I notice that whenever there's a spike in derivatives volume, there's usually a follow-up momentum in the spot market. It seems like liquidity from these futures contracts is the main fuel for pushing the price higher.
Just wa

I noticed Bitcoin still hovers around the $73,100 range this morning, even though earlier it dropped below $67,000 and then immediately bounced back. It's volatile, but it seems like it's searching for a clear direction. Ether also followed suit, dropping below $2,000 yesterday. But what's interesting is that while major cryptocurrencies are staying flat, crypto stocks are actually hot. I saw Coinbase and Galaxy rise 3-5%, even mining stocks like Riot Platforms jumped 5.5%. There are two factors: first, concerns about AI in the tech sector are starting to ease, so risk appetite is slightly inc

Recently, I noticed an interesting viewpoint in the investment community. The well-known investment fund Multicoin is betting on a concept called the “Internet labor market,” and they believe it will become a key driving force behind the next wave of cryptocurrency adoption.
This idea is quite interesting. In essence, what they’re saying is that in the future, more and more people will participate in global economic activities through crypto and applications related to sistem blockchain, without being constrained by geography. This is not just about trading assets—it is a brand-new way of work

I just noticed something strange in the Bitcoin market. The flow of funds into crypto ETFs has been an ongoing trend for a while, and more than a billion dollars have already flowed into Bitcoin ETFs. But the weird part is, the price isn't rising significantly, even though usually such inflows should push the price upward.
After I looked into it, it turns out there are several factors causing this situation. First, there might be selling pressure from other parties that offset the ETF purchases. Second, the market has already anticipated this inflow beforehand, so the price reaction has alread

So there's an interesting drama happening in the crypto community. Ray Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Associates who is known to be skeptical of Bitcoin, just issued another statement on the All-In Podcast. This time he said that Bitcoin cannot be compared to gold at all because it lacks some key qualities.
His argument is quite familiar to those who have been in the industry for a while. He says Bitcoin has no backing from central banks, has transparency that actually becomes a problem because the public ledger can be monitored, and there’s an existential risk from future quantum computing

So last week there was an interesting development behind the scenes of the US crypto policy negotiations. From what I heard from several sources, key senators handling the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act seem ready to move forward again after being stuck for a while. The following negotiation text, which is part of the agreement, is the result of intense discussions between the crypto industry and banking representatives about stablecoin rewards — and this is no small matter.
The situation is like this: crypto advocates and banker representatives have been debating back and forth for weeks, e

There is some quite interesting news from leading economists regarding US inflation this year. Adam Posen from the Peterson Institute and Peter Orszag from Lazard recently released research projecting inflation could surpass 4% in 2026, which is very different from market expectations that are anticipating ongoing disinflation.
What’s interesting is that this directly contradicts the narrative held by Bitcoin bulls. They rely on a scenario of stable disinflation and the Fed aggressively cutting interest rates. But it seems those calculations need to be revised.
According to their analysis, sev

Just paid attention to an interesting survey from Ripple involving over 1,000 global finance leaders. It turns out digital assets are no longer considered an experiment but have become a serious strategic necessity to stay competitive in the financial industry.
The data that came out is quite eye-opening: 70% of respondents agree that companies should offer digital asset solutions to compete. But the most interesting part is the position of stablecoins here — 74% of leaders say stablecoins can improve cash flow efficiency and enable more flexible working capital. So it’s not just about payment

Just saw Bitcoin break through the $72,000 area again. Turns out there was a short position liquidation of about $550 million, which triggered this crypto market to move upward. It's interesting, because every time there's a large liquidation, the momentum tends to become stronger.
So, here's the thing: in the current crypto market, there's a lot of leverage trading, and when the price starts moving, over-leveraged short positions are immediately liquidated. This creates a cascade effect that pushes the price even higher. Looking at the momentum, it seems like the crypto market is searching fo

I want to share something game-changing for your trading. There are four price action patterns that are super important to understand, and these patterns are not just theories—they are used by professional traders every day.
Starting with the most basic. HH or Higher High is when a new peak is higher than the previous peak. Looks simple, right? But this is a clear bullish sign. Buyers are in control, and the upward momentum is still strong. How to trade it? Wait for a pullback to support or the HL area, then enter a buy. Don’t go against this trend by looking for a short.
Next, HL—and this is

Actually, trading for living means having a very different perspective on how we treat cryptocurrency trading. I recently thought about this, and it turns out many people don’t understand the fundamental difference between these two approaches.
So here’s the thing: in this fast-moving crypto market, there are two very different types of traders. Some see trading as a tool to build healthy and sustainable income—that’s what trading for living means: using the market as a source of income with a solid strategy, strict risk management, and a professional mindset. They have realistic income target

There's an interesting industry data point about the global largest copper mine production landscape. Most people know that Chile is a traditional copper powerhouse, which is correct—its 2024 output is 510k tons, still holding the top spot. However, over the past 20 years, Chile's growth has been quite steady, from the 2000 level to now, without any significant breakthroughs.
What truly deserves attention is the performance of three other countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has the most dramatic change—almost no copper production in 2000, but by 2024, it has directly risen to becom

This morning I just realized that today marks exactly 17 years since Hal Finney sent a tweet that has now become part of Bitcoin history. On January 11, 2009, he posted "Running bitcoin" on Twitter, and interestingly, one day later Satoshi Nakamoto sent him 10 BTC. This wasn't just an ordinary transaction, but the first Bitcoin transaction in history.
Why is this important? Because without Hal Finney's genuine belief and immediate attempt to run Bitcoin from day one, Bitcoin might have just remained a white paper that few people read. Hal Finney essentially proved that Bitcoin is not just a th

I was scrolling through social media crypto and came across a term that's frequently used in the community: hopium. What exactly is hopium, and is it something you need to understand if you're active in this space?
So, hopium is actually a combination of the words 'hope' and 'opium.' The term emerged in online communities as a way to mock excessive hope or blind optimism. Imagine hopium as an imaginary drug you take when you need a boost of enthusiasm, but in reality, it's just fake.
In the crypto world, hopium refers to investors who have unrealistic expectations about their investments. For

Have you heard of Gerald Cotten? This name might not be unfamiliar to those who have been in the crypto world for a long time. But the story? The story is truly crazy.
So Gerald Cotten was the CEO of QuadrigaCX, the largest crypto exchange in Canada. In 2018, he went on his honeymoon to India. Suddenly, he passed away. He was only 30 years old. Tragic, right? But here’s where the problem begins.
When he died, it turned out that only he knew the passwords to all the systems. $190 million customer funds? Disappeared just like that. No backup. No recovery plan. No second person with access. Just

What if the data stored on the Bitcoin blockchain actually poses serious legal risks? The development of Inscriptions—technology that allows users to embed files and images directly onto the Bitcoin blockchain—has attracted the attention of Nick Szabo, one of Bitcoin’s core developers. Nick Szabo emphasizes that Bitcoin was fundamentally designed as a peer-to-peer payment system, not a universal data repository. According to him, using the blockchain to store content, especially potentially illegal material, opens the door for strict regulatory intervention.
Inscriptions work by embedding data