SelfSovereignSteve

Recently, I thought about a number that sounds just crazy. Do you know how much Elon Musk earns per minute? No, seriously, let’s figure it out. According to 2024 data, his wealth was estimated at $429 billion, which automatically makes him the richest person on the planet. And here’s where interesting math begins.
If you convert his wealth into growth rate, it’s about $222,500 per minute. Just imagine this number. In one minute, while you’re reading this text, his wealth increases by an amount that, for most people, is the price of a nice house. This is not just money; it’s a completely differ

Pennant is one of those patterns that I often see in my chart analysis, and it truly deserves attention. It is a consolidation figure that indicates trend continuation but forms much faster than many other patterns. Usually, a pennant appears roughly in the middle of an emerging trend, making it a good signal to enter in the direction of the main movement.
For a proper pennant, preliminary preparation is needed — a sharp and steep rally in a bullish market or a sharp decline in a bearish one. You see, without this aggressive flagpole, you won't get the classic pattern. After this sharp move, t

Honestly, for a long time I didn't understand why some traders look at daily charts, while others hang out on 15-minute charts. Then I realized — these are completely different worlds. Each timeframe is essentially a different level of scaling of the same market, and how you combine them drastically affects the results.
I'll start with the obvious: when I analyze Bitcoin on a daily or weekly chart, the picture becomes crystal clear. You see the real structure, trends without noise, liquidity zones where the price might approach. It's like viewing from a bird's-eye perspective — you understand

Interesting statistics I noticed — the top richest athletes in the world are not at all what you might expect. I thought it would be mostly football players and basketball players, but in reality, half of them are businessmen who once played sports.
Michael Jordan has clearly reached a different level, 3.6 billion — this is not just earnings from his career, it mainly comes from investments and shares in teams. Ronaldo, Messi, LeBron are also on the list, but their fortunes are much more modest in comparison. It turns out the richest athlete in the world earned the most not from playing, but f

I've noticed that lately many people in the community are asking about triangles on charts. Honestly, these are some of the most useful patterns for trading if you know how to read them. I'll explain four main types that will help you better enter positions.
Let's start with the descending triangle. It's a bearish signal — a horizontal support line at the bottom, and resistance line sloping downward at the top. Do you see such a pattern? That means sellers are exerting increasing pressure. When the price breaks support, it often indicates a continuation of the decline. The main thing is to wai

Let's figure out how much money MrBeast actually has. The guy held the title of the richest YouTuber on the planet for two consecutive years. When I first learned about his income, it was just shocking — in 2021, he earned about $54 million just from videos. Forbes then predicted that the next year, the figure could soar to $110 million. His fortune was estimated at half a billion dollars, but that was before he started seeking buyers for a stake in his content studio.
If that deal had gone through, the value of his main asset would have reached one and a half billion. Interestingly, Donaldson

You know, I recently noticed that movies about cryptocurrency have become much more interesting than just watching price charts. Starting from 2014-2015, really cool films have been made — from documentaries to thrillers.
Honestly, the best place to start is with documentaries about blockchain. "Banking Operations on Bitcoin" (2016) explains how everything actually started. It features interviews with real people from the crypto community, plus discussions about illegal activities and regulation — no boring lectures.
"Trust Machine" (2018) covers even more — not only about Bitcoin but about bl

I have been paying close attention to the recent changes in African geopolitics, especially what has been happening in Burkina Faso. At 36 years old, Ibrahim Traoré, as the president, is making some quite bold moves, and this is worth a deep dive.
Traoré himself is a geologist by training and used to be an artillery officer, so he’s not acting on a whim. He has seen firsthand what true chaos looks like in the Sahel region—terrorism spreading, deep poverty, and foreign powers meddling there. This has led him to confront some tough questions. Why do problems worsen even after billions of aid mon

Hello, crypto fans! 🤑 Did you know I recently thought about one simple thing — why exactly did “$” become the symbol of money worldwide? It turns out that behind this sign lies an entire story connecting the Spanish colonial era, legends from ancient myths, and even American independence. Let’s figure it out together!
It all began in a time when the US didn’t yet have its own currency. In the south, Spanish pesos were actively circulating — they were called dollars. Merchants who were rushing to close deals started abbreviating the word “peso” to two letters: “Ps”. Imagine it: fast trading, w

Honestly, without good trading indicators on the chart, I get lost. Technical analysis is not just guessing; it's mathematics that helps understand where the price might go. I use several tools at once because one indicator alone isn't enough.
The main trading indicators I constantly watch: moving averages (MA and EMA), MACD to confirm the trend, RSI for overbought-oversold conditions, Bollinger Bands for volatility. Fibonacci helps find support levels, Ichimoku shows the overall picture. ADX indicates the strength of the trend. It's not a cure-all, but in combination, they provide a clearer p

I have long been interested in how people in Ukraine pay with cryptocurrency in everyday life. It turns out that it has become much easier thanks to crypto cards. At first glance, they look like regular bank cards, but the difference is that a regular card is linked to one fiat currency, while a crypto card allows you to use digital assets right here and now. How does this actually work? It's simple: when you pay, your crypto asset is instantly converted into fiat, and you receive your goods. Sounds like magic, but it's reality.
Recently, I gathered information about the most convenient crypto

I was just reviewing the global wealth data at the beginning of the year, and something truly extraordinary has happened. Tech entrepreneurs have simply rewritten the history of personal fortunes.
Elon Musk is now the richest person in the world with a net worth of $726 billion. This is simply incredible – it has never happened before in history. His wealth has grown due to the surge in SpaceX valuations, expansion of Starlink, Tesla, and his influence in AI and neurotechnology. This is not just wealth growth; it’s a leap to a new level.
Following him are other tech giants. Larry Page, with hi

I've noticed that most beginners make the same mistake — they just buy a coin and wait for it to grow. But this can cause you to be stuck in a trade for weeks or months. That’s why it’s important to understand that profit is not just a desire, but a specific goal you set before each purchase.
Profit is essentially your target percentage of gain, at which you close the position. If you bought a coin, you should calculate in advance at what price you will achieve the desired income. This helps you clearly understand when to exit the trade, earn small but frequent profits, and gradually build you

If you seriously consider mobile mining, sooner or later you'll face the choice: which mining app to choose? I tried several options, and here’s what I noticed.
Many beginners start with CryptoTab — it’s one of the first mining apps that actually works on a smartphone. Installed it, launched it, and it started generating hash rate. Plus, there’s a referral system if you invite friends. But honestly, the income is minimal.
Then I tried cloud mining through an app of a well-known crypto exchange — you can rent power in a pool and receive rewards directly to your wallet. This is more realistic th

I decided to understand what cryptocurrency arbitrage is because I hear about it everywhere, but in my head, it's just theory 🤔
Basically, cryptocurrency arbitrage is when you catch the price difference of the same asset on different platforms. Bought cheaper there, sold more expensive here, and there's your profit. It sounds simple, but there are many pitfalls.
Why do these differences even occur? Because each exchange has its own trading volume, its own speed of quote updates, plus different fees and local laws everywhere. It turns out that the same Bitcoin can cost differently depending on

I just came across some quite fascinating material about Arkham Intelligence publishing a full analysis of the suspected Satoshi Nakamoto wallet. And the numbers there are simply mind-blowing.
According to their research, the Bitcoin creator controls approximately 1,096,354 BTC — which is 5.22% of all bitcoins in the world. Converted at current prices, that’s about $108.8 billion. For comparison, that would place Satoshi at 14th on Forbes’ list of the richest people, right ahead of Bill Gates and Michael Dell. Crazy numbers, honestly.
What’s interesting is that the entire analysis is based on

I noticed that many people are curious about which cryptocurrencies Elon Musk actually holds. The question is logical, considering his influence on the market and the memes he constantly creates with his tweets. Let’s take a closer look at his portfolio.
Let’s start with the obvious. Bitcoin is the first thing that comes to mind. Back in 2021, Tesla, under his leadership, announced the purchase of BTC worth 1.5 billion dollars. Although the company later got rid of most of its position, Musk has repeatedly confirmed that he personally holds Bitcoin. That makes sense—for him, it’s more like dig

Honestly, looking at the memes of 2026, the picture is quite interesting. PEPE clearly maintains the lead, that's a fact. DOGE is still in the top, not losing its position. And SHIB rounds out the top three meme coins. But this is a ranking that can change every day, right? Maybe I'm missing something, or do you have a different perspective on the situation? I'm curious to hear who else among the memes deserves attention this year. Which coins would you put on the podium?

Many beginners often ask me: what is Tether and why is everyone investing in it? The simple answer is — it’s a stability anchor in the sea of cryptocurrency volatility. USDT has become a true foundation of the modern crypto economy, although many treat it as something self-evident.
Stablecoins were generally created to solve one problem: cryptocurrencies fluctuate wildly in price. If you're a trader, this can be an opportunity. But for most users, volatility is just a headache. That’s where Tether and its USDT come into play.
The idea is brilliantly simple: one USDT token = one US dollar. In p

That's a twist — HBO is preparing a documentary that supposedly will finally reveal the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto. It comes out on October 8, and the community is already guessing: maybe it's just a marketing stunt, or did they really find something?
But honestly, when I heard about this, one person immediately came to mind — Nick Szabo. If you've been in crypto for a while, you know his name constantly pops up in these discussions. The guy literally laid the groundwork for everything we use today.
Here's some background on the matter — so to speak. Nick Szabo first came up with the concept