China keeps acting, Iran may shift into a full-scale offensive phase, and the short positions eat big profits—keep shorting! 7.18 BTC & ETH trading ideas
On the 18th, Iran’s top leader’s adviser Rezaei publicly said that if the US continues launching attacks over the next two or three days, Iran will end its previous deterrence and reciprocal counterattack strategy, moving into a “full-scale offensive and destruction” phase, and may directly strike US overseas military bases and personnel. He said Iran had previously exercised restraint to prevent the conflict from spilling over into the regio

#TSMCQ2NetProfitSurges77% TSMC Q2 Net Profit Surges 77 Percent. AI Demand Powers a New Era of Semiconductor Growth
The global semiconductor industry continues to demonstrate its critical role in the modern digital economy, and few companies illustrate this transformation better than Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, commonly known as TSMC. As the world's largest contract chip manufacturer, TSMC serves as the production backbone for many of the world's leading technology companies. From smartphones and high-performance computing to artificial intelligence, automotive systems, and clou

$SOXL This short position run is really something! The Sk big shot directly pulled in over 12.6 million in profit—this whale’s capital size is honestly ridiculous. You can take a look at the big shot’s short-selling approach, but everyone still needs to watch the risk: don’t blindly chase shorts just because someone else is making money—if your position isn’t good, you can easily get buried.

$ZEC Potentially bullish; there are signs of a revival in the long side.
Right now, the price action is recovering the moving-average dense zone. Next, it may attempt to break through the 24-hour high. You can watch the 540 to 546 range for an entry. Upside targets are around 567 and 587, with a defense level set at 523.
However, pay attention to the risks. On the 15-minute timeframe, the moving-average crossovers are very tight. If it can’t hold the support at 545, the bullish thesis will fail. Don’t go all-in—manage position sizing according to your own account.
Also, $SKHY and $SOXL can

JUST IN: Thai-flagged vessel attacked in the Strait of Hormuz after allegedly ignoring warnings; intercepted and struck by IRGC Navy.
Market implication: heightened regional risk could impact oil flow and energy-linked crypto volatility if tensions flare. $BTC $ETH

Today is July 18, 2026. Here’s a rundown of the day’s key Bitcoin (BTC, “big cake”) news:
📊 Market Updates
· Coin price: BTC breaks above 64,000 USDT and is currently around $64,001.6; the 24-hour drop is 0.56%.
· Macroeconomic backdrop: Driven by cooling inflation and expectations of interest-rate cuts, improving liquidity helps boost the market’s rebound.
· Options market: The Put/Call ratio falls to 0.59 (a 6-month low), and implied volatility declines as well. However, BTC is still below the dense negative Gamma zone of 6.8–7万 dollars; if it enters that range, volatility could be amplifie

7. Brief Ethereum market analysis: contracting volume, trading sideways; short-term trend remains weak
Good morning, everyone. Let’s take a look at the current market conditions.
In the early morning, this dip fell to 1802 and then quickly rebounded, with the bounce briefly reaching as high as 1870. But afterward, the buying pressure was clearly not sustained; trading volume kept shrinking, and price has started to move in a sideways “grind” pattern. Right now, the price is hovering above the Bollinger middle band at 1834, but the problem is obvious—there’s no volume.
A rebound without volume

#TSMCQ2NetProfitSurges77% TSMC's impressive 77% surge in second-quarter net profit highlights the continued strength of the global semiconductor industry, driven largely by soaring demand for artificial intelligence (AI) chips and advanced computing technologies. As the world's leading contract chip manufacturer, TSMC plays a critical role in supplying cutting-edge semiconductors to many of the biggest technology companies.
The strong earnings reflect robust demand for high-performance chips used in AI data centers, cloud computing, smartphones, and next-generation electronics. Continued inves

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【Woke me up laughing… dreaming of the 2026 final: Spain 2-3 Argentina. Messi’s move—this is something I’m seeing as crazy! 🖐️】
In the first half, Spain’s kids were absolutely wild. In the 18th minute, Yamal’s kid slipped through the entire Argentina back line, then poked the ball into the goal. In the 41st minute, Rodri fired a long-range shot—Spain 2-0.
In the halftime dressing room, Messi patted Scaloni, pointed up at the overhead camera, then pointed at the referee’s pocket—those details, I saw them clearly.
The second half kicked off and everything went off the rails. Just over an hour in

Are memecoins traders exhausted?

#USPPIComesInBelowExpectations US Producer Price Index Comes in Below Expectations, Strengthening Optimism for the Economic Outlook
The latest United States Producer Price Index, commonly known as the PPI, has come in below market expectations, offering fresh insight into the direction of inflation and the broader economy. The Producer Price Index measures the average change in prices that producers receive for their goods and services before those products reach consumers. Because it reflects pricing trends earlier in the supply chain, the PPI is widely considered a leading indicator of futur

【The significance of v25 protocol introducing BN254 encryption and the Poseidon hash algorithm】
Protocol V25 introducing BN254 and Poseidon equips Pi Network with a “privacy computing engine.” This is not just a routine technical update, but the strategic cornerstone for its shift from a “mining network” to a “programmable privacy public chain.”
The combination of these two technologies brings major changes:
★Core advantage: breaking the paradox between “transparency” and “privacy”
· BN254 elliptic curve: as a “mathematical safe” for zero-knowledge proofs, it enables on-chain data to be audita

$MSTR Watch for a long opportunity. Right now, a lot of people in the market are clustered together to bet on the downside—this crowded positioning actually makes me think the bulls may have a better chance.
At present, the long structure on the 4-hour timeframe is still intact, and the daily chart continues to maintain range-bound consolidation. The price at 94.96 to 95.12 has shown clear reactions. I checked the 15-minute RSI, which is around 59; buyers still have room to push higher, and the volume/energy confirms there are real buy orders coming in.
I think it’s worth watching several tar

#TSMCQ2NetProfitSurges77%
TSMCQ2NetProfitSurges77%: Strong AI Demand Drives TSMC to Record Second-Quarter Growth
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest contract chip manufacturer, has reported an impressive 77% year-over-year increase in second-quarter net profit, highlighting the extraordinary demand for advanced semiconductor technology in the age of Artificial Intelligence. The remarkable earnings demonstrate how AI, high-performance computing, cloud infrastructure, and next-generation consumer electronics continue to reshape the global semiconductor industr

$BTC Nearing End Of Consolidation... 👀

$BTC Keep looking for long opportunities in this range battle. Watch support at 60,450 and 58,450 below, and for resistance first look at the 65,850 to 67,135 range. The long position you took last night ate up a wave of upside space—remember to reduce exposure, set a break-even stop-loss, and control risk.
$ETH The market trend is linked with BTC. If over the weekend into Monday it dips to around 1,745, it could be a good spot to open longs. If before next Wednesday it gives a move to 1,665, you can continue to watch for longs as well.
Next Monday, the full Senate will vote on the crypto bill