$near short. The setup presented itself from start of the week but often times market doesn't move towards target right away at start of week unless there is a fundamental bearish narrative that's fresh or some type of recent bearish news event.
Let's see how this one plays out, it's only Tuesday so still early but the PA suggest lower price for today and likely will continue down tomorrow as well if we close the day bearish.

$ZEC Currently trading at 1,012.16, down 15.29% over 24H (range: 994.22–1,199.82). The 1H trend is weak, with an RSI of 20; the 4H trend is weak, with an RSI of 14. If it breaks above 1,199.82 decisively, watch for further upside; if it falls below support at 994.22, the short-term structure may weaken. Market volatility is high; for observation only.

My money was losing 7% per year due to inflation so I decided to invest into crypto
Now I’m losing 25% per month

In case you missed it:
Charles Schwab, with $13.33 trillion in client assets, now lets eligible clients buy and sell AVAX directly in Schwab Crypto.
AVAX is one of just five coins there, with bitcoin, ether, SOL and LINK.
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Bitcoin | Cut losses once, then capture 1,612 points! 12,600 USDT booked

This Bitcoin trade didn’t go smoothly. I first took a stop-loss, but the market didn’t move as expected, so there was no point forcing the trade. After watching the market again, I entered another short near 74,500, with a stop-loss at 75,000 and an initial target around 73,300.

The market continued weakening, and I ultimately rode the move from around 74,500 down to 72,888, capturing about 1,612 points and booking roughly 12,600 USDT, according to the screenshot.

A stop-loss isn’t admitting defeat; holding on to a los

Retail investor: I’m gonna start investing once I pay off my car & get my raise
Me: How long’s that?
Retail investor: idk like 5 years
Me: Let’s run the math. Start with $1,000, add $12,000 a year, average 10% a year for 25 years
Retail investor: ok
Me: About $1.3 million
Retail investor: nice
Me: Now wait 5 years first. Same thing, just 20 years
Retail investor: ...
Me: About $762,000. Waiting cost you about $546,000
Retail investor: for a car payment??
Me: & that’s at 10%. The higher your return, the bigger that gap gets... You don’t need the perfect moment. Every time you get paid, send wha

Tonight’s sell-off was triggered in part by CPI data exceeding expectations, but more importantly, MSCI is about to unveil its removal list—reportedly, MicroStrategy and two other crypto treasury companies are highly likely to be dropped. With these two bearish catalysts colliding, the real stress test for Bitcoin and the entire crypto market has only just begun. $BTC $ETH $SOL
Risk warning: The above content does not constitute investment advice. Markets involve risks; exercise caution when investing.

Sigh
Somehow we still don't have a big liquidations event and open interest keeps rising.
Lads, we're gonna need some of you to puke and give up for $BTC to pump again. Any volunteers?

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What Are Smart Contracts and How Do They Run on Blockchain? A Complete Guide to Their Operating Principles and Real-World Applications

In the Web3 world, smart contracts are the foundation of many blockchain applications.

Decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, on-chain payments, and DAO governance may all rely on smart contracts to handle some of their business logic.

But smart contracts are not artificial intelligence with the ability to think independently, nor does deploying code on-chain mean that the entire system is automatically secure.

To understand smart contracts, we first need to c

we're working on 6 consecutive red weekly closes
2nd time this year - but it's still a very odd thing.

What Are Stablecoins? Why Have They Become Important Web3 Infrastructure? From Value Pegs to Real-World Applications, Understanding How Stablecoins Work and Their Risks

In the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin and Ethereum are often affected by price volatility, while stablecoins aim to provide digital assets with relatively stable prices.

Whether for trade settlement, cross-border payments, DeFi lending, or moving assets between different blockchain networks, stablecoins are playing an increasingly important role.

But stablecoins are not risk-free. Understanding how they maintain their prices

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What Is DeFi? How Is It Changing Traditional Finance? A Comprehensive Look at the Opportunities and Risks of Decentralized Finance, from How It Works to Real-World Applications

In the Web3 world, DeFi (decentralized finance) is a frequently discussed concept.

From decentralized exchanges and on-chain lending to liquidity pools and stablecoin applications, DeFi is exploring ways to provide services that differ from those of traditional financial institutions.

But DeFi does not mean there are no intermediaries or risks, nor does it mean every transaction is cheaper. To truly understand it, yo

CPI outlook: December rate direction faces a key test. Important things bear repeating three times: October CPI came in above expectations, October CPI came in above expectations, October CPI came in above expectations. A 50-basis-point rate hike in December is now on the agenda. No need to fear holding short positions. $BTC $SOXL $ETH

**$SOXL /USDT Perp – "Post-Spike Pullback – Long"**
Trading Plan Long $SOXL
Entry: 54.44
SL: 51.04
TP1: 55.39
TP2: 58.00
SOXL is down -0.53% but holding above the 51.04 massive wick low. MACD is cooling off after a heavy rejection from 59.75; targeting the 55.39 moving average cluster.

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What Is an NFT? Where Does Its Value Really Come From? Understanding the Opportunities and Risks of NFTs, from Digital Ownership to Practical Applications

Why would someone pay for a digital image? Why might an NFT be highly valuable, while another could go unnoticed for years?

To understand NFTs, it’s not enough to focus on trading prices. You also need to understand what rights they represent, what uses they offer, and why the market is willing to pay for them.

1️⃣ What exactly is an NFT?

NFT stands for Non-Fungible Token.

Unlike tokens of the same kind that are generally interchangeabl