Once the main home of crypto innovation, Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) ecosystems are now starting to lose momentum.
Total value locked (TVL) on L2 networks has fallen to around $5 billion, a level last seen in 2023. The gains that had been built throughout 2024 are slowly evaporating.
The issue isn’t just the numbers.
As the Ethereum Foundation has lost several senior leaders and trimmed its team, major companies are also starting to look at other options. From DTCC to JPMorgan, more and more institutions are building blockchain solutions outside the Ethereum ecosystem.
Sure, USDC and USDT are still

July 30 BTC/ETH Mi Shen strategy
Hello everyone, thanks for following the Mi Shen strategy. Last night, the Federal Reserve decision came out: interest rates were kept unchanged as expected, but the vote was 9-3. Three regional Fed presidents all advocated a rate hike. This is the first time since 2016 that there were three dissenting votes with a fully consistent direction. Waller’s press conference remarks still leaned hawkish—he refused to soften his stance. Combined with the Middle East situation heating up again and oil prices jumping by more than 7% at one point, these two lines fermente

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Today's early Sora trading ideas
Go long:
Pull back to the 74.20-74.40 range, then go long again after it stabilizes.
Place the stop loss below 73.50. First target to watch is 75.50; if it breaks through, look around 75.8.
Not recommended to chase at the current price: it’s very close to the overhead resistance, so it’s easy to get swept for a loss and then reverse.
Go short:
If the price rebounds and hits 75.10~75.60 and meets resistance, failing to hold above, then consider a short.
Stop loss above 76.3. Target is to return and look around 74.30.
Sora is in a narrow-range consolidation, stay

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🚨 Minnesota Prediction Market Ban Blocked: A Major Win for Market Innovation?
The debate around prediction markets has taken another dramatic turn. Minnesota’s proposed effort to restrict or ban prediction market activity has now been blocked, creating a significant moment for the rapidly growing sector.
Prediction markets have become increasingly popular because they allow participants to trade on the outcomes of future events, ranging from elections and economic data to sports and major global developments. Supporters argue that these markets aggregate

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7/30 $btc Comprehensive Market Analysis
😇 News:
The Fed FOMC decision is the biggest variable on the day:
Decides to keep rates unchanged: the target range for the federal funds rate remains at 3.50%–3.75%.
Vote result: 9:3. Three members explicitly opposed, calling for a rate hike. This is a relatively clear “hawkish hold” in recent years.
Chairman Kevin Warsh, in remarks after the meeting, emphasized economic resilience and solid employment, but noted that inflation is still above the 2% target, providing no clear easing signal.
😇 Capital Flows:
Spot Bitcoin ETFs: On July 29, recorded net

7.30 SOL short-term analysis
Analysis: After a rebound, short near 74.2–74.8, defend at 75.3, and look for 73.0–72.3.
Looking at SOL on the one-hour chart: after pushing up to the 74.50 high, it faced pressure. The price pulled back to the low at 72.26 to find support, then rebounded and returned to around 74 to trade in a range again.
There is clear sell pressure at the previous high area overhead. Currently it’s a corrective consolidation after a decline; upside momentum is limited, so for the short term, prioritize placing short orders on rallies. As volatility increases, don’t chase or sel

#FedHoldsRatesSteady
When the Fed Pauses, Builders Keep Building
The Federal Reserve has once again chosen stability over surprise, leaving its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.50%–3.75% for the fifth consecutive meeting. While the decision was widely expected, it reflects the central bank's cautious approach as it continues balancing inflation risks against economic growth. Policymakers remain data-dependent, and markets are already looking ahead to future inflation and employment reports for clues about the next move.
Whenever the Fed speaks, volatility usually follows.
Stocks react.

The 67,000 stage top was established in advance, and it has been verified again! The big pie at 65,400-65,900 formed a pressure zone layout. After the price surged to around 65,700, it met resistance, turned around under pressure, and headed straight down to the 62,680 support. The target range was reached smoothly, and the Stone Rock delivered more than 1,800 points in the “zone” layout!
Many people, seeing the market rise, blindly chase longs, ignoring the layers of sell pressure above. In the end, they fall into the predicament of being trapped! Market movement will not cater to subjective

The market’s answer is more direct than any explanation. The board looked lively for a while, but the high-level support didn’t keep up. After repeated failed attempts to push higher, the shorts took control of the rhythm again.

The short position was opened at 1.1134. I waited until the rebound confirmed that there was no follow-through before executing; I didn’t change the plan early due to short-term fluctuations. As the price fell back to 1.0792, the return rate was recorded as +285.53%.

When reviewing this process, the most valuable part isn’t the result itself, but understanding that

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#MinnesotaPredictionMarketBanBlocked
One court decision. One state. But the impact could reach the entire prediction market industry.
The decision to block Minnesota's proposed ban on prediction markets is more than just a legal headline.
It's another reminder that regulators are still trying to define where prediction markets fit in the modern financial system.
Personally, I don't think this is simply about betting on future events.
It's about how markets process information.
Prediction markets allow participants to put real capital behind their expectations, creating prices that reflect col

$ETH is sitting at a key level right now.
A confirmed hold above my marked zone would be a strong sign that buyers are in control
I’ll look for:
A clean hold above current support
Strong candle closes
Sustained buying volume
If those conditions are met, $2,000 becomes the next logical target.
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