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I just reviewed the liquidation data and XRP has been heavily punished over the past 24 hours. While the crypto market lost around 285 million in total liquidations, holders with long positions in XRP were the most affected, losing about 3.22 million compared to just 500k from the shorts. The imbalance reached 537%, which is quite extreme.
The interesting thing is that XRP rose 0.06% during the day ( now at $1.43), but that didn’t save those betting on a stronger move toward $1.50. The price got stuck between $1.32 and $1.28, triggering cascading liquidations on exchanges. Volume remained acti

I just saw that Tether recently launched its own wallet, tether.wallet. The idea is that now end users can have direct control of their USDT and other assets without intermediaries. Basically, it's self-custody, which means you hold the keys, not them.
What's interesting is that from day one it supports multiple networks: USDT on Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, and Plasma, they also have XAUT and USAT. And if you use Bitcoin, it works both on-chain and on the Lightning Network. The app automatically shows you where your funds are without you having to understand all the technical infrastructure b

I just found out about a pretty complicated situation with BitRiver, the Russian Bitcoin mining company that was once quite prominent in the market. According to reports from Kommersant, the company is facing a serious crisis that could lead to bankruptcy. Its parent company is already undergoing insolvency proceedings in an arbitration court.
What’s happening is that they have a substantial debt with Sibirskaya Infrastruktura, a subsidiary of the En+ group, of over $9.2 million. Apparently, there was a conflict because BitRiver received equipment but did not pay upfront, and then also failed

I just found out about something that probably many didn't expect a couple of years ago. Fidelity is launching its own stablecoin directly on Ethereum, and this is more significant than it seems at first glance.
For context: Fidelity's Digital Dollar (FIDD) will be backed by cash, cash equivalents, and U.S. Treasury bonds. It will operate on the public Ethereum network and can be transferred to any address. Designed for both institutional settlement and retail payments.
What's interesting is that this contrasts quite a bit with what other major players have been doing. J.P. Morgan launched its

I just reviewed the Solana ETF flow data and honestly, what's happening is interesting. Despite SOL dropping 57% since ETFs launched in July, these funds continue to attract institutional capital. We're talking about $1.5 billion in inflows, which is quite solid considering the price decline.
What caught my attention the most is that approximately half of those flows come from institutional investors. That suggests it's not retail speculation, but serious capital viewing Solana with a long-term horizon. According to analysts, this is unusual because ETFs launched in bear markets typically coll

I just saw a pretty interesting phenomenon. For the first time in four years, WTI crude oil has surpassed Brent oil prices. What this reflects is not just simple price fluctuations, but a deep restructuring of the entire global energy supply chain.
Since the outbreak of the US-Iran conflict on February 28, the logic of the oil market has completely changed. Previously, Brent oil prices always carried a premium because they represented global maritime trade flows. But now, the Strait of Hormuz has truly been blocked, and oil exports from the Persian Gulf, Oman, and the UAE are facing huge risks

I just delved into Cashu, and honestly, it's interesting how it addresses privacy in Bitcoin. It’s a Layer 2 eCash protocol that basically allows you to move satoshis without leaving traces on the blockchain, something many have been seeking for a long time.
The mechanics are quite elegant. Cashu uses blind signatures so your personal data isn't exposed, enabling tokenized transactions that work more or less like digital cash. The tokens are moved through the Lightning Network without anything being recorded on the blockchain. The protocol is inspired by the original eCash by David Chaum, so i

I just reviewed Raoul Pal's analysis of the crypto markets, and there's something really worth paying attention to. While many are frustrated thinking everything is over, he sees a quite different outlook based on solid macroeconomic data.
The interesting thing is how global liquidity is highly correlated with BTC. We're talking about a 90% correlation since 2012, and with the NDX index, it reaches 97%. That’s no coincidence. Liquidity grows approximately 10% annually and remains accelerated, with no signs of slowing down. The GMI Financial Conditions index is already easing and has led global

I just noticed that BitMine Immersion Technologies has been accumulating ETH quite aggressively. They now have nearly 4.8 million ETH, which accounts for about 4% of the total supply. It was their strongest weekly purchase in months, so they are clearly very bullish on this.
The interesting thing is that the company is moving to the main board of the NYSE this Thursday. When you see major holders making moves like this just before an event of this magnitude, there's always some expectation in the air. The price of ETH is currently around $2.31K, although there has been some volatility in the l

I just reviewed something interesting about Bitcoin that is catching the attention of several analysts these days. It turns out that the fractal pattern we saw before the 2024 rally is reappearing, but with a twist: macro conditions are completely different from two years ago.
What is happening now is quite specific. Bitcoin has been in an extremely high-risk zone for 25 consecutive days, the longest streak recorded since tracking began. Historically, when the price moves from high risk to lower risk, it often marks the beginning of a strong bullish expansion. The fractal pattern suggests a mo

Punch is on fire right now 🔥 The meme coin based on that monkey from Ichikawa Zoo has already reached a $40M market cap, climbing nearly 29% in the last 24 hours. Trading volume is also quite strong, around $19.2M. Rumor has it, it's close to its all-time high of $44M that it hit recently.
Honestly, these viral story-based meme coins always generate this kind of movement. Some say Punch has potential, others see pure hype. The trading volume shows that people are entering, but caution is needed. These assets depend 100% on market sentiment and can fall as quickly as they rise.
Without real un

Startale Group has just announced the completion of a $63 million funding round, with SBI and Sony each investing $50 million and $13 million respectively. The funds are mainly used to expand their crypto infrastructure, including Layer 2 networks, stablecoins, and tokenized assets.
Speaking of Startale, this Singapore-based company actually has a pretty strong background. They operate Soneium, a Layer 2 network, together with Sony, and also manage Astar Network. The entire ecosystem spans from infrastructure to consumer applications, and they are also working on stablecoins (Startale USD, JPY

I saw that XLM rebounded quite a bit from those lows of $0.15 it hit recently. Now it's hovering around $0.18 according to CoinMarketCap, with an interesting movement in recent days. Last week it gained about 4%, so it seems there's some bullish activity.
What caught my attention is that the volume increased significantly when it hit those intraday highs. Stellar moves quite a bit along with XRP, so when I see Ripple's price go up, XLM usually follows. Right now, the volume is at $899K over 24 hours, which isn't bad.
Technically speaking, XLM remains below the 50 and 100-day moving averages,

I just reviewed the charts and the SPX is almost hitting all-time highs, only 1.5% away. The recovery has been vertical, with no real pauses. Some names like MicroStrategy's stocks are also showing that same strong upward movement.
The interesting thing is whether what’s happening in the stock market tells us something about where BTC will go. When you see this kind of rally in equities without corrections, the crypto usually follows the same pattern. Are we seeing the path that Bitcoin will take in the coming weeks?

I’ve been noticing that more and more people ask me about Bitcoin futures, so I decided to share what I’ve learned over the years of trading. The truth is, once you understand how they work, they open up a lot of possibilities that spot trading doesn’t offer.
Basically, a Bitcoin futures contract is an agreement to buy or sell BTC at a specific price in the future. The interesting part is that you don’t need to have the physical bitcoin—you’re speculating on the price. You can go long if you think it will rise, or short if you expect it to fall. And here’s what many people don’t understand ver

Looking at the BTC chart over the past few hours, the price is moving quite sideways right now, oscillating around 77.6K. The interesting thing is that the fear and greed index remains in extreme fear territory (23), so the market is still quite scared.
Bitcoin's dominance remains strong at 57.11%, showing that investors still trust BTC despite the overall fear sentiment. Funding rates are rising, and open interest remains quite high, indicating potential liquidation activity.
Volume is at 497 million over 24 hours, nothing extraordinary. With such low greed levels, price action remains cautio

I just reviewed some interesting information about how the 2024 Bitcoin halving is performing compared to previous cycles, and the truth is that the outlook is quite different from what many expected.
Historically, Bitcoin halvings have caused massive rallies. In 2012, the price jumped nearly 9000%, going from around $2 to over $180. In 2016, the price grew about 2950%, and in 2020, it was approximately 700%, rising from $8000 to $64,000. But this 2024 cycle is much more controlled. It rose from $64000 to nearly $125,000, just a 97% increase. And the most interesting part is that when we re

Recently, I noticed an interesting conversation gaining momentum in the Cardano community. It all started when someone highlighted how intuitive it is to use FluidTokens for lending operations on the network, encouraging others to actively experiment with the chain instead of just accumulating tokens.
Charles Hoskinson joined the debate and reinforced that message clearly: the chain improves when people actually use it. This isn't new in his discourse, but the timing is significant. While the ecosystem seeks to demonstrate tangible value, Hoskinson has been consistent in pointing out that 2026

Something you probably have noticed if you've been in crypto for a while: Bitcoin remains the undisputed king of market cap. It has been dominating for 8 consecutive years from 2018 until April 2026, and honestly, it's quite impressive considering everything that has happened in the sector.
The interesting part isn't just that Bitcoin maintains its number one position. It's that it does so with a consistency that almost no other asset can match. While the rest of the cryptocurrency market moves wildly from one side to the other, Bitcoin simply stays there, leading. It has gone through brutal b

I just checked the ALGO chart and things look interesting. If the altcoin market continues to behave this way and the macro environment remains stable, I think we'll see upward movement in the coming weeks.
Right now it's at $0.10, it dropped a little in 24h but technically I see potential. What I expect is that the RSI breaks above 70 while the price tests that resistance around .1270 again. If that happens, the next target would be .13.
The news about ALGO these days show that there is interest in the project. It's not guaranteed, of course, but the technical setup looks clean. We need to wa