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When I started studying serious chart analysis, I realized that most beginners simply don't know how to read the market. They look at charts but don't see what's really happening there. And what's happening is the work of big players — banks, funds, institutional traders who shape the market with their huge positions.
Here are two concepts that changed my approach to trading: order block and imbalance. It sounds complicated, but it's actually simple. An order block is a zone on the chart where large players have accumulated their buy or sell orders. Once you learn to recognize them, you'll und

I want to share my thoughts on how a beginner can start earning on crypto because many people don't know where to begin. I’ve noticed that most questions revolve around one problem: how to choose the right strategy and not lose money in the early stages.
Let's start with the basics. Cryptocurrency is digital money that operates without banks and governments. The word consists of two parts: cryptography (protection against theft) and currency (money). Unlike regular dollars or euros, crypto is decentralized, meaning no one controls its value.
There are several types: coins that operate on their

I recently came across an interesting project called Mao Dao, which is developing under the wing of Hash Global. I liked the essence of the project at first glance — it’s an attempt to build a true home for the Chinese community in Web3.
From what I understand, Mao Dao is divided into two directions. On one side, it’s a platform aiming to become a hub for Chinese in the crypto space, a place where they can feel at home. On the other side, it’s a fan club focused on KOLs from the entertainment sector, trying to solve the problem of managing a private audience.
This, by the way, draws attention

An interesting situation is developing with Ethereum. Vitalik Buterin recently detailed plans to accelerate the blockchain, and it's worth understanding what this means for the network.
The main idea is quite ambitious: gradually reduce the slot time from the current 12 seconds to 2 seconds. Buterin proposes moving in steps similar to the square root of two — from 12 to 8, then to 6, 4, and finally to 2 seconds. It sounds technical, but the essence is that this means much faster blocks.
Connected to this is the second major goal: finality. Currently, transactions on Ethereum become irreversibl

There are quite a few interesting things in crypto this week. BNB is preparing for a major update — the Osaka/Mendel hard fork on April 28, all node operators need to update to maintain compatibility. The current BNB price is around $636, and the pressure is still modest.
But the hottest period will be April 15–17. DBR will unlock 618 million tokens (the largest this week — 12.9% of the circulation), STRK will release 127 million, SEI — 55.56 million. These are potential volatility triggers. ZK and ARB will also unlock, but on a smaller scale. Keep an eye on liquidity during these days.
On a f

An interesting analysis of how geopolitics is reshaping energy policy. Japan is quietly shifting its energy priorities, and it’s worth monitoring.
So, at the beginning of spring, the Japanese government allowed less efficient coal power plants to re-enter the electricity market. Previously, they were almost nonexistent due to climate restrictions, but now everything has changed. The simple reason is that the energy shock caused by the Middle East situation has begun to seriously impact Asian countries.
The regional conflict led to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and the world’s largest l

It's interesting to observe how the cryptocurrency situation is developing in South Korea. The Bank of Korea is actively working on implementing a registration system for local institutions that want to issue virtual assets. However, this is causing quite a bit of tension within the regulatory environment.
The central bank is clearly concerned about stablecoins denominated in won. Their main issue is that such instruments could help circumvent existing capital flow controls. This is a serious concern for regulators, considering the volatility of exchange rates and external trade risks currentl

When will the CLARITY law finally be passed? I hear this question constantly, but the answer is much more complex than it seems at first glance.
In Washington, nothing moves just for the sake of it. Legislation advances not because the media or the crypto community want it to. It passes when various institutional interests line up, when committees are willing to take political risks, and when competing blocks understand that compromise is cheaper than delay. The digital asset market clarity bill is currently at this very crossroads.
Where is it now? The House of Representatives has already app

It's interesting to observe how traditional assets start moving in one direction, while crypto reacts oppositely. Initially, gold and silver showed an increase, and that was already a signal. But now, oil is joining them, also heading upward, and this makes things more complicated for Bitcoin.
Of course, when investors seek safety in traditional hedges like gold and commodity assets, it means they are moving away from riskier assets. And crypto, as is well known, is the first on the list to exit during a market risk reassessment.
So if this trend continues and oil along with metals keep rising

I just looked at the Fear and Greed Index — it’s holding at 30%, meaning the market is clearly in panic. Bitcoin has fallen back into extreme fear, as it has often been before. It’s interesting to observe how the Fear and Greed Index fluctuates when BTC makes sharp moves. Recently, the sentiment has been clearly bearish — about 50% of traders are pessimistic. The Fear and Greed Index indicates that people are ready to sell, but this often means that the bottom is near. Previously, such a situation often preceded rebounds. I’m waiting to see how the situation develops further.

Recently, I delved deeper into this gaming phenomenon to make money on Telegram, and honestly, it has already become a real trend in the crypto community. The mechanism is simple — tap, collect virtual coins, convert them into real tokens. Sounds easy, but behind it lies serious crypto infrastructure.
Let’s start with Notcoin, which has attracted over 35 million players since the beginning of 2024. It just exploded. The $NOT token was launched on May 16, and it quickly found its way onto Binance, OKX, and other major exchanges. The starting price was 0,01 dollars, but the project developed dy

Let's understand what CAGR really is. Many people get confused about this term, but it is actually very useful for understanding your investments.
CAGR stands for Compound Annual Growth Rate, and it is one of the most accurate ways to evaluate how your investment grows over time. Unlike a simple growth calculation, CAGR accounts for compounding, meaning how the profit builds on itself year after year. This gives you a real sense of true performance.
Why is CAGR important? Because it allows you to compare different investments on equal footing. Instead of looking at scattered numbers, you get a