Why Wall Street Prefers Cash Over Bitcoin: Michael Saylor Explains
Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy, acknowledged that relying solely on Bitcoin as collateral is not enough to keep Strategy's preferred stock (STRC) trading near its $100 target.
STRC is Strategy's perpetual preferred stock, offering a 12% annual dividend and designed to trade around par value of $100.
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A week after the energy ceasefire was announced, Russian forces had struck Ukrainian energy and oil and gas facilities 76 times. To put that number in perspective, that’s more than 10 times a day on average over seven days—not isolated “incidents,” but a sustained, intense pattern of attacks. Last night, substations in Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytskyi, and Odesa were hit again. Damage was reported in all four locations at once, suggesting this isn’t just one node going down, but multiple points coming under repeated, sustained pressure. Tens of thousands of households are still without power,

#GateWCTCS9GlobalTradingCompetition WCTCS9 Global Trading Competition. Turning Trading Skills Into a Global Challenge.
The world of cryptocurrency trading is built on opportunity, strategy, discipline, and the ability to make decisions when market conditions change. The Gate WCTCS9 Global Trading Competition brings these elements into focus, creating an exciting opportunity for traders to challenge themselves, test their strategies, and experience the competitive side of digital asset markets.
Every trading competition tells a story. Some traders focus on momentum, others look for market rever

#GateBTCAndETHFuturesVolumeRanksTopBTC and ETH Futures Volume Ranks Among the Top Three
In the cryptocurrency market, trading volume is more than just a number. It reflects market participation, trader interest, liquidity, and the level of activity surrounding major digital assets. Gate continues to attract attention as its BTC and ETH futures trading volume ranks among the top three, highlighting the platform's important position in the competitive crypto derivatives market.
Bitcoin and Ethereum remain two of the most closely watched assets in the digital economy. Bitcoin represents the leadi

BTC market cap dominance rose to around 60.1%, while altcoins were relatively weaker, with capital concentrating in leaders.
Around midday on October 19, CoinGecko data showed BTC.D at about 60.1% and ETH dominance at about 10.7%. X discussions put the previous day’s peak at around 60.77%, near a 14-month high. Spot BTC was about $82438, up around 0.8% over 24 hours; SOL was about $105.
I read this as capital moving toward BTC first as risk appetite contracts, not an immediate rotation into altcoins. When dominance rises, altcoin beta is often more fragile.
I’m more focused on whether this is

#GateWCTCS9GlobalTradingCompetition
GATE WCTC SEASON 9: A GLOBAL TRADING COMPETITION WHERE SKILL, STRATEGY, AND OPPORTUNITY MEET!
The global crypto community is getting ready for an exciting trading event! Gate WCTC Season 9 brings traders together from around the world, creating an opportunity to test strategies, improve trading skills, compete for rankings, and pursue rewards under the competition rules.
But WCTC Season 9 is about more than trading volume. It is also an opportunity to understand the importance of discipline, risk management, market awareness, and responsible decision-making

#StakeLaunchPoolToShare2.8M$DNA
StakeLaunchPoolToShare2.8M$DNA — Gate Launchpool Opens New Opportunities with NeoSoul
A New Launchpool Opportunity on Gate: Stake BTC, ETH, or DNA to Earn Your Share of 2.8 Million DNA Tokens!
The cryptocurrency industry continues to evolve, and Gate is introducing another opportunity for its global community through the launch of NeoSoul (DNA). With Gate Launchpool project #383, eligible users can stake BTC, ETH, or DNA to share a total reward pool of 2,800,000 DNA tokens. This initiative combines token distribution, exchange accessibility, and participation i

The right side is the ideal; the left side is real life.

#StakeLaunchPoolToShare2.8M$DNA Launchpool Season 383 explained: how to read the 2.8M DNA staking event before you stake
Gate's 383rd Launchpool is live, and the headline number is big: 2,800,000 DNA to share. The more useful question is how the event works and what the numbers really mean, so here is my breakdown.
What DNA is
Gate listed NeoSoul (DNA) for spot and flash trading on October 16 at 19:00 (UTC+8). NeoSoul is building an operating system for the AI Agent economy, with its core product NeoTrade serving as a universal execution layer for trading agents. That puts it in the AI-agent t

U.S. Threatens "Devastating" Retaliation if EU Restricts American Firms' Satellite Spectrum Access
The United States has threatened "devastating" retaliation if the European Union moves forward with restrictions on American companies' access to satellite spectrum, according to a statement released on October 19, 2026. The dispute centers on the EU's efforts to prioritize domestic satellite operators, such as those involved in the IRIS² constellation, for limited spectrum resources, potentially disadvantaging U.S. firms like SpaceX's Starlink. The U.S. warning marks a significant escalation in

That’s kind of rubbing salt in the wound.
I feel like these two aren’t really the same concept, right?🤣

#SpaceXQ3Earnings SpaceX Q3 earnings: the pre-flight checklist before Tuesday's report
SpaceX reports its third-quarter results on Tuesday, October 20, after the market closes, and the audio webcast starts at 4:30 p.m. ET. This is a big test for the stock, for AI sentiment, and for risk appetite across markets. I put together a countdown-style checklist of what matters, using the latest numbers.
1: where the stock stands at T-minus one day
SPCX closed Friday at $146.03, down 1.74%. It has been under pressure all week: shares fell about 9% this week on AI debt worries and a $40 billion funding

October 19 Market Analysis: Daily Chart Bottom, 4-Hour Chart Finds Support—Is the Rebound Starting?
Not easy, but this storage-sector downturn has formed what looks like its first bottoming pattern on the daily chart. On the 4-hour chart, the candle at 12:00 has officially broken above the BOLL middle band. The moving averages also point to a potential end to the decline, so the daily chart may turn bullish over the next few days (though the large bearish weekly candle means the bullish outlook may not last).
A few levels to watch on the shorter timeframes: For Micron, 926 could act as resista

#BitcoinTops$82K
It still going up and down ! This week started and today is Monday , yesterday night Bitcoin was $81k and now almost $82500 dollar so if it break suddenly down $76k we can say it is Bearish but if it’s go up sharply it will continue in my opinion! For that reason do your own research !

Emphasize once again
We are here
A new beginning
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#BTC

#LatviaPassesCryptoTaxLaw
The Latvian Parliament (Saeima) has introduced significant amendments to personal income tax laws concerning digital assets. Moving away from taxing individual micro-transactions, the legislation establishes an investment account model ; under this framework, tax is triggered only when withdrawals from a crypto account exceed the original capital invested. Furthermore, it introduces a one-time 10% declaration window in 2027 for previously undeclared assets, aligning national tax rules with the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework and European Union taxatio

$ETH For those who went long below 2350 yesterday, the current price is 2422, with about $70 in unrealized profit. Don’t rush to close or add to your position.
The plan from here is clear: immediately move your stop loss up to the neckline at 2400 to make this trade risk-free.
First target: the previous high at 2437. Trim half your position here and take profits.
Second target: 2448—2460 (the EMA90 and upper Bollinger Band overlap zone). For the remaining core position, either exit at 2400 or aim for the year’s high.
If the price breaks below the 2400 psychological level intraday, it means the

$BTC Is it time to buy the dip? My answer is always: Don’t ask me; ask yourself how much loss you can withstand. There are no certainties in the market, only what-ifs.
What if it breaks below 81900?
What if it holds above 83200?
Thinking through these two questions in advance is more useful than listening to a hundred influencers call trades.
My trading principles are simple: if I don’t understand the market, I stay out. Being in cash is also a position. Don’t envy others when they make money, and don’t panic when you lose money. In the end, this business is about mindset, not skill.
When the