ImpermanentTherapist

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Helping liquidity providers understand their feelings when assets diverge. Specializes in LP psychology and coping mechanisms for underwater positions.
You know, I've noticed for a long time that many beginners in crypto trading get confused about basic concepts. Today I want to clarify one of them – the difference between a taker and a maker. It's actually simpler than it seems.
Imagine a cryptocurrency exchange as a regular market where people buy and sell assets. But instead of meeting in person, everything happens through an order book – which is essentially a table of all buy and sell offers at different prices. And here, our two characters appear.
A maker is someone who places an order that is not executed immediately. For example, you
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XRP remains above $1.42, and this is starting to look interesting for those watching the charts. It’s clear that the price is forming the same pattern that two years ago led to a 66% increase over a couple of weeks. Back then, there was a bullish flag, followed by a sharp breakout upward — and now history is repeating itself.
Currently, XRP is trading at $1.46, and traders are waiting to see if it can hold above the critical level of $1.42. If it does, the next target zone is $1.47–$1.50. But if the price drops below $1.40, the first support will be around $1.34–$1.37. Volumes have decreased t
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Recently, more and more people are interested in what a hedge fund actually is. In short, it is an investment structure where money from various investors is pooled together to manage a portfolio of assets with the goal of protecting against market risks and generating profit.
I’ve noticed that many confuse regular funds with hedge funds. The difference is that hedge funds can invest in a much wider range of assets — from stocks and bonds to derivatives, commodities, and currencies. Traditionally, people who want to avoid risk turn to them, relying on the fund managers’ expertise.
But when it
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Let's talk about what beginners in trading often overlook. When I started studying charts, I was amazed at how much information can be read if you know what to look for. This is especially true for order blocks and imbalances – two concepts that radically changed my approach to analysis.
An order block is essentially a footprint of big players on the chart. It’s a zone where banks and funds left their traces by placing massive orders. When you see the price suddenly reverse from a certain level, it most often indicates an order block. I noticed that these zones often look like the last candle
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Hey, I want to share some interesting observations about RSI that many traders overlook. It's an indicator that seems simple, but it has a lot of tricks.
First, about the basics. RSI is an oscillator that measures the speed of price movement. It ranges from zero to 100, and most people focus on the 70 and 30 levels. But here’s the first mistake: as soon as RSI exceeds 70, beginners rush to sell, and when it drops below 30, they rush to buy. This often ends in losses because the price can continue moving in the main trend all the way to 90 or 10.
I’ve noticed that professional traders do things
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An interesting situation is developing around XRP in recent days. The token is trading around $1.38, but analysts are sharing quite conflicting views on where it will go next.
On one hand, major players are actively accumulating XRP — they have bought nearly 4.2 billion tokens worth about $5.7 billion since October. The net assets moving from centralized platforms to self-custody are also increasing, meaning fewer coins are available for sale on the market. The RSI has dropped to 30 on the weekly chart — a classic oversold condition that often precedes rebounds. Whales are clearly seeing somet
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I just saw that Cash App is making a huge cash app update — they added support for Bitcoin payments via the Lightning Network, which is genius. Plus, now you can search for sellers directly through the app if you need to buy something with crypto.
They didn't just update crypto features. They launched Cash App Green for banking services without mandatory direct deposits, and they expanded the Borrow service to 48 states — newcomers can borrow up to $500. And here's something interesting — they added Moneybot, an AI for managing finances. There's also an option for teenagers — savings accounts
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Looking at cryptocurrency prices and noticing something interesting — if you had invested $10,000 in XRP, Bitcoin, and Ethereum back in January 2025, when Trump started his second term, you would currently be at a loss. And a real loss.
Let’s break down the numbers. On inauguration day, Bitcoin was trading around 101,000, Ethereum was at 3,200, and XRP reached three dollars for the first time in eight years. It looked like the start of something big — the entire market was bullish after the elections. But now the picture is gloomier: Bitcoin has fallen to 77,600 (minus 23%), Ethereum to 2,320
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You know, I came across an interesting thing - JioCoin from Reliance Jio. It's not an ordinary cryptocurrency like Bitcoin or Ether, but rather a utility token that rewards users for participating in Jio's digital services. Reliance Jio is working with Polygon Labs to build this on Ethereum Layer 2, and it's a really interesting approach.
It's not something that can be traded on exchanges. JioCoin simply doesn't have intrinsic market value in the traditional sense - its value lies within the Jio ecosystem. But earning it is quite straightforward. You just download the JioSphere app, register w
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Interesting news — Canary has just launched a spot ETF on SUI, with staking rewards included. That means staking is not just holding coins, but also an opportunity to earn additional income through this product.
SUI is currently trading around $0.94, with modest trading volumes, but the movement in this direction is intriguing. Staking is a mechanism that is attracting more and more attention, especially when it is integrated directly into the ETF structure.
Honestly, such products make access to passive income easier for ordinary investors. Staking is no longer just for those who understand t
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Honestly, few people pay attention to how American labor reports affect crypto, but it’s really important. The Non-Farm Payrolls report is released on the first Friday of each month and shows how many jobs were added or lost in the U.S. It may seem like a purely forex thing, but the crypto market reacts to it just as clearly.
How does this happen? It’s simple — when NFP shows strong job growth, the US dollar strengthens, and cryptocurrencies usually fall. Bitcoin and Ethereum often move in the opposite direction of the DXY (U.S. dollar index). If the Non-Farm Payrolls report shows weakness, in
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Let's break down what a retest really is and why it is so important for traders.
From a technical perspective, a retest is when the price returns to a level that it has already broken through before. It sounds simple, but this is one of the most powerful signals on a chart. When the price moves up, then reverses and comes back to this level — it’s not just a coincidence. It indicates that a large supply has accumulated at this level, which will influence the price again if it approaches it.
The fact is, each such level acts like a magnet. It attracts and repels the price, regardless of whether
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Loss Limits — How Psychology Forces Traders to Destroy Their Deposits
Most traders are aware of the importance of risk management. However, in reality, about 90% of beginners lose their capital within the first few months of trading—and the reason is rarely a failed strategy, but rather uncontrolled emotions. That is why setting loss limits across different timeframes becomes not just
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Ponzi Scheme: How to Recognize the Oldest Scam in Financial History
A Ponzi scheme is one of the oldest types of financial fraud that continues to successfully deceive people in the 21st century. Unlike ordinary investments, where profits are generated from real economic activity, a Ponzi scheme functions as a closed cycle, where money from new participants goes directly into the pockets of
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Panic sentiment dominates: fear and greed index shows extreme levels, Bitcoin tests psychological barriers
Recent months in the cryptocurrency market have been characterized by a dominance of pessimistic sentiment. The Fear and Greed Index is currently at 17, clearly placing it in the extreme fear zone. This indicator reflects not only short-term fluctuations but also deeper investor concerns regarding the...
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HodlAI Revolutionizes Access to Artificial Intelligence Through a Web3-Based Reserve Fund
HodlAI introduced a novel monetization approach for AI services by allowing users to access API through their tokens instead of upfront payments. A daily quota system based on token holdings encourages long-term investment and ensures sustainable development via a reserve fund funded by transaction fees. The platform promotes transparency in financial operations, demonstrating significant potential for scalability and effective resource distribution.
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Ponzi Scheme in 2026: How to Recognize and Protect Your Money
Every day investors become victims of financial scams that have been used for over a hundred years. One of the oldest and most dangerous forms of fraud remains the Ponzi scheme — a system that depends entirely on the constant recruitment of new people instead of generating genuine profits. Unlike legitimate...
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How to Start Trading Cryptocurrency in 2026: A Beginner's Guide
Cryptocurrency is no longer something of the future — it's a reality that is changing the financial landscape. But how should a beginner start in such a complex world? This guide will help you understand the fundamentals, find the most effective ways to earn, and avoid the mistakes that most beginners make. Do not miss out.
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Vwap—Interpreting the true price signals from market data
As a cryptocurrency trader, you may face a core dilemma: how to distinguish genuine price trends from false breakouts. This is why understanding volume-based indicators—especially VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price)—becomes crucial. Unlike simple moving averages, VWAP integrates trading volume data to reflect the true intentions of market participants.
Volume: The Overlooked Market Signal
Many beginners make a common mistake when learning technical analysis: focusing only on price and ignoring volume. However, in the crypto market, volume acts like a "thermometer" of market activity.
Each candlestick carries two key pieces of information: price movement and the trading volume behind it. These candles show how much BTC, ETH, or other assets are traded within a specific time period, as well as in USDT.
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Live Nation Entertainment stock soars 5%, concert ticket sales boost performance beyond expectations
Live Nation Entertainment Inc. stock rose over 5% after releasing its Q4 earnings report, as both revenue and losses exceeded market expectations. Analysts have raised their target prices, indicating optimism about the company's concert and ticketing business potential. However, the options market shows cautious sentiment among investors regarding downside risks. Despite the strong stock performance, options traders remain reserved about the future.
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