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MetaPlanet has launched a new fundraising scheme, and it's quite a sophisticated setup. They've raised 40.8 billion yen, with an additional option for 44.5 billion yen on top... It really shows how serious companies committed to accumulating Bitcoin are. The mNAV clause and the mechanism that prioritizes BTC purchases while limiting dilution are also interesting. It's rare for a Tokyo-listed company to design its capital structure with such meta-level thinking. They currently hold 35,102 BTC at the current Bitcoin level, aiming for an additional 210,000 BTC... the scale is just different.
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When Bitcoin rises to around $74,000, it seems that a considerable number of investors are taking profits. Looking at recent price movements, this trend is clearly evident.
The current price is hovering around $73,880, with a slight decrease over the past 24 hours. Taking profits during such an upward phase is a typical pattern, and it’s not uncommon for selling pressure to intensify once this level is reached.
For short-term traders, it might be a reasonable decision to adjust their positions here. Observing the overall market activity, it feels like the balance between buyers and sellers is

Mr. Wood's latest perspective is quite intriguing. He points out that as AI and innovation accelerate rapidly, the market is facing a kind of vulnerability stress model. In other words, under the deflationary pressures brought about by technological innovation, there is a need for a means of value preservation different from traditional assets.
This is why Mr. Wood is focusing on Bitcoin. Considering its fixed supply characteristic, he argues that it could actually be advantageous as an asset allocation strategy in a deflationary environment. In fact, during phases when the entire economy is a

Recently, Meta and Microsoft have announced massive investments in the AI sector one after another, drawing attention. This trend could unexpectedly turn into a tailwind for Bitcoin miners.
The reason is that when these major tech companies invest in AI infrastructure, the electricity demand for data centers surges rapidly. As a result, the entire energy market becomes strained, and energy prices tend to fluctuate. In fact, this creates a complex environment for the mining industry.
Looking at the scale of Meta and Microsoft's investments, it's clear that significant power infrastructure will

Crypto ETF investments with staking features certainly hold the potential for attractive returns, but in reality, they are not products that everyone should jump into.
Recently, this type of ETF investment has been gaining attention, but what’s important is how transparent media and platforms are in providing information about these products. For example, industry media like CoinDesk emphasize independence and ethical standards in their reporting, and they properly disclose any conflicts of interest.
When considering staking-enabled ETF investments, it’s essential to verify the policies and pr

Prediction markets are increasingly recognized as professional hedging tools. Amidst a multi-billion dollar shift, this change is not just a trend but suggests a structural evolution within the cryptocurrency economy.
Behind this shift is the fact that prediction markets are evolving from mere gambling platforms into tools actively used by institutional investors and professional traders for risk management. As the entire ecosystem matures, the demand for more sophisticated hedging methods is growing.
Market infrastructure is also advancing. The emergence of globally focused digital asset plat

On Monday morning Asian time, the cryptocurrency market was shaken all at once. Bitcoin dropped from $67,700 in the middle of the night to $64,270, but then recovered to around $66,300. Since the market was illiquid, the price swings are larger.
The background of this sharp decline is linked to the drop in U.S. stocks. The S&P 500 futures also fell by 0.84%. Additionally, the new Trump administration announced a 15% global tariff, which caused overall market anxiety. Tensions around Iran also seem to be rising, leading to safe-haven buying. That’s why gold prices rose to their highest since Ja

Bloomberg analysts have made some interesting observations. They suggest that the sharp decline in the cryptocurrency market might be a warning sign of broader financial stress. Of particular concern is the warning about the possibility of Bitcoin returning to around $10k. This has deep implications regarding a potential recession.
Currently, Bitcoin is trading around $74,250, but according to their analysis, as the risk of an economic downturn in the U.S. increases, there could be further downward pressure. The reasoning is simple: while stock market valuations are at their highest in about 1

It seems that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi revealed at a press conference last weekend that preparations are underway for a U.S.-China summit. The agenda for high-level exchanges is already on the table. Interestingly, Wang emphasized a quite cautious tone. He stated, "What needs to be done now is to make thorough preparations, create an appropriate environment, manage existing risks, and eliminate unnecessary confusion."
President Trump and President Xi Jinping had indicated plans to visit each other's countries after their face-to-face talks in the fall. Trump was scheduled to visit Chin

Recently, while analyzing market maker data, I noticed that the reason altcoins aren't rising seems to involve structural changes that can't be explained by traditional market cycles.
What becomes clear from actual OTC trading data is that the period during which altcoins continue to rise has shortened from about 60 days last year to roughly 20 days this year. In other words, it's compressed to one-third. This isn't just a temporary stagnation; the very structure of the market is changing.
Traditionally, capital would first flow into Bitcoin, then spread through Ethereum, creating a cycle that

Friend search apps, there are quite a few different types. Recently, I’ve tried various ones, and unlike in the past, more apps are genuinely designed with safety in mind. Mandatory identity verification, 24-hour monitoring, and so on.
The fact that they are free to use is also a big plus. Especially for women-only apps, some are completely free, and more apps are offering basic features for free even for men. Favomatch is specialized in finding friends for supporting favorite activities, Touch is exclusive to women and also emphasizes safety, and DotMatch is similarly focused on making friend

It’s interesting to note that Bitcoin reflects the bottom of the bearish market in the second half of 2022. As K33 analysts point out, the current price trend is strongly influenced by the market bottom from that time.
Back then, the entire crypto asset market was in a severe correction phase. The collapse of FTX, the Luna-Terra disaster, and the subsequent chain of liquidations and credit fears. It was truly a state where the market bottom was unseen. Over three years have passed since then, and looking at Bitcoin’s price movements, it’s clear that the psychological significance of those bott

It seems that Nvidia has announced a new open-source related agent project, and in response, AI tokens are quite rallying. Some are even outperforming the performance of the CoinDesk 20.
Looking at this movement, it shows how much open-source AI development is attracting attention in the market. Especially, tokens around agent technology seem to be being bought. It feels like a reaction not just to the AI boom, but to concrete project progress.
Although the token price movements are flashy, the underlying factors are the acceleration of open-source development and its impact on industries. I'm

Lately, I've been paying attention to the price movements of crude oil and gold. Both have fallen quite a bit from their highs, and it seems that US stock futures are also being sold off in pre-market trading.
In such times, the correlation between gold and stock prices tends to become interesting. They often move inversely, but this time, the decline in crude oil has triggered the movement, so the overall market is probably being cautious. The fact that gold is also dropping at the same time suggests that it's less about risk aversion and more about the entire commodity market entering a corr

I've taken a fresh look at cryptocurrency airdrops. Actually, these distribution methods for such projects have a pretty interesting history. They are a technique used by blockchain startups to promote new tokens, and 2021 was truly the peak of airdrops. That year alone, 18 out of the top 50 airdrops were executed, compared to only 5 in 2020. Afterwards, in 2022 and 2023, the trend declined due to the market downturn.
Now, let’s take a look at some of the largest cryptocurrency airdrops. First, Uniswap was dominant, distributing $6.43 billion worth of UNI in September 2020. Its all-time high (

Recently, the trading community has been buzzing again about BNF (Takashi Kotegawa). Why is he attracting so much attention? I think it's because his legendary success still serves as a valuable reference in today’s market environment.
Let me briefly outline what he did. An amateur trader who jumped into the stock market in his 20s managed to exponentially grow his assets in just a few years. His actions during the 2005 JCOM incident are especially famous. Due to a system failure at Mizuho Securities, stocks that should have been sold at 610k yen were suddenly available at 1 yen in large quant

If you're involved in cryptocurrencies, you've probably heard about the 12-word backup phrase. Honestly, during wallet creation, you're warned things like "Absolutely do not take a screenshot" and "Do it in a place where no one else is around." I understand that these warnings are important, but I think it's rare for people to be explained why it's so crucial.
In fact, if you don't understand the essence of this mnemonic phrase, many people start treating it casually within a few days. So this time, I want to delve into why these 12 words are so important and how the system actually works.
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Recently, I've been getting more questions about seed phrases during conversations with people holding cryptocurrencies. In fact, I believe there is a security element that is extremely important but misunderstood by many.
A seed phrase, simply put, is the master key to restore your wallet. When creating a new crypto wallet, you are given 12, 18, or 24 random words. The combination of these words determines your access rights to your assets. Whether it's a hardware wallet (like Ledger or Trezor) or a software wallet (like MetaMask or Trust Wallet), the seed phrase functions as a universal pass

Bitcoin just dropped to the $66,000 range earlier. It was around $69,000 in the morning, but in 24 hours, it’s down 2.63%. Quite a fluctuation.
It seems like a volatile period in the market, so those holding positions should be cautious. Currently, it’s hovering around $66,740, but this is exactly the time when risk management is crucial.

Postpaid apps really have increased. Recently, I tried out various ones, but I still couldn't figure out which is the easiest to use. So I compared about 10 popular options.
Personally, I think the best ones are the ones that offer free fees with bank account transfers. Paidy can be used on the same day you register, and installment payments are free up to 12 times. It's convenient because you can also use it on Amazon and in physical stores. Atokara also allows same-day use and lets you spend up to 55,000 yen on your first use.
Additionally, among postpaid apps, those that offer point rewards