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An interesting moment occurred in the crypto community. Ray Dalio, the legendary hedge fund manager at Bridgewater Associates, once again spoke skeptically about Bitcoin, and that triggered a wave of responses from crypto experts.
In his All-In podcast, Dalio laid out the old criticism again: Bitcoin supposedly does not have gold’s characteristics because it has no support from central banks, limited privacy, and the threat of quantum computing. Plus, he pointed to blockchain transparency as a downside. Honestly, this sounds like textbook arguments from the pre-crypto era.
But here’s the inter

I noticed an interesting thing with search queries in the US for the phrase 'bitcoin to zero'. In February, they reached an absolute maximum on the Google Trends scale exactly at the moment when BTC dropped below $60,000 after falling more than 50% from the October peak. It looks like a classic signal of retail panic capitulation.
But here’s what’s interesting — if you look at global data, the picture is completely different. Worldwide, the same term peaked back in August and has been declining ever since. It’s now down to 38. So, the panic seems to be mainly localized in the US, not widesprea

I noticed a quite interesting story in the market. Over the past month, Circle's shares have grown more than twofold, and this is no longer just a rise — it has become one of the most discussed positions in the crypto investment community. Honestly, it looks like a revolution in how people view stablecoins.
It all started when analysts suddenly changed their ratings in unison. Clear Street upgraded from Hold to Buy, raising the target price from $92 to $136. Mizuho also shifted its target price from $100 to $120. Even the most well-known skeptic, Ed Engel from Compass Point, gave in and chan

Interesting how Vancouver's mayor wanted to invest in Bitcoin, but the city and province blocked it. A typical story—where officials are willing to take risks, but bureaucracy always slows things down. Meanwhile, Argentina and Colombia are already actively experimenting with crypto at the government level. Yet here, Canadians can't even launch a municipal fund in Bitcoin. It seems that cryptocurrency policy heavily depends on how progressive the local lawmakers are. That's how the situation looks.

If you've been in the crypto community for at least a month, you've definitely heard the word "rekt." And if you haven't, you'll hear it soon because on the volatile cryptocurrency market, it happens quite often.
"Rekt" is essentially financial ruin. The term comes from the English word "wrecked" — destroyed. When someone says that a trader or investor is "rekt," they mean that they have suffered serious losses. Sometimes it's a complete loss of the deposit, sometimes a significant part of the portfolio. Rekt can happen due to poor trading decisions, bad risk management, or simply because the

I've noticed that lately I keep coming across quality content about cryptocurrency in cinema. It used to seem like crypto in movies was rare, but it turns out directors have been exploring this topic for a long time. I’ve compiled a list of films that are really worth watching if you want to understand how the industry sees itself through the screen.
Let's start with thrillers. Crypto (2019) is a crime drama about a Wall Street banker who gets caught up in a conspiracy related to money laundering and organized crime. A crypto-themed thriller turns out to be quite tense and intriguing. And if y

It's interesting to compare the armed forces of two regional players. If you look at Iran's population, it's about 92 million people, while the neighbor has only 9.5 million. It would seem that the advantage should be enormous, but the picture is more complex.
In terms of active military personnel, the situation is quite the opposite: the first has about 610,000, while the second has only 170,000. But if reservists are included, the numbers change to 350,000 versus 465,000. Paramilitary formations also play a role: 220,000 on one side and 35,000 on the other.
Regarding equipment, a real differ

When I look at charts, one of the most reliable things I've noticed is how price movements form certain geometric shapes. The triangle figure on the chart is one of those patterns that really helps understand what might happen next. Let's figure out how these shapes work in trading.
I'll start with the ascending triangle. This is a bullish pattern, and it appears when the resistance line remains horizontal, while support rises upward. See, this shows that buyers are becoming increasingly aggressive. When the price breaks through the upper horizontal line with good volume, it's a signal to open

Let's talk about the Martingale strategy — one of the most discussed and simultaneously dangerous methods in trading. I’ve tried to understand why it attracts people so much, and here’s what I found out.
The essence is simple: you double your bet every time you lose, hoping that eventually one win will cover all losses and give a small profit. It sounds logical at first glance, but there’s a catch. When you follow the Martingale strategy, each loss requires increasingly larger amounts of money until a win occurs. And when it does, your profit is only equal to the original bet. In other words,

I had a strange dream yesterday — a snake bit me on the arm, and I woke up in a cold sweat 😅 Now I’ve been thinking all day about what it might mean. The internet says different things: some say it’s a warning, others say it’s just stress. Or maybe I just watched too many movies before bed?
Has anyone experienced something like this? A dream about being bitten by a snake — is it always a bad sign or is our brain just having fun? I wonder if there’s any logic behind these interpretations or if it’s just superstition 🤔

An interesting situation is developing with prediction markets in the USA. Selig from the CFTC seems seriously determined to fight against states that block these markets. This is already turning into a full-fledged legal war at the federal level.
What’s going on here: several states are trying to restrict or ban prediction markets within their territory, but the CFTC sees this as an obstacle to the development of financial innovations. Selig decided not just to criticize—he’s going to court. This is quite an aggressive move for a regulator.
Against the backdrop of all this political commotion

I noticed an interesting position from the head of the Digital Assets division at BlackRock. The guy directly states that the volatility driven by the use of leverage seriously undermines the entire narrative around Bitcoin.
I think this is an important observation. When it comes to institutional involvement in crypto, people often forget that leverage can create artificial price swings in both directions. And if major players like BlackRock see the problem precisely in this, it’s a signal to think about.
In the context of developing market infrastructure similar to how traditional indices lik

I noticed an interesting trend on the chain — Bitcoin wallets of all sizes are actively selling off. Not just whales, but also middle and small cohorts of addresses have started to sell. Moreover, the price remains around 73k, which is a bit strange given the selling pressure. Usually, this indicates that there is significant demand somewhere that absorbs all this volume. Could institutions be quietly accumulating? Or is the market simply overestimating the selling pressure? In any case, when different participant categories simultaneously exit their positions, it often precedes a move. Let's

I noticed that the Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index has been staying at quite low levels lately. This could indicate that the market is experiencing a prolonged period of uncertainty and anxiety. Such signals usually appear when investors are nervous due to macroeconomic factors or regulatory uncertainties. The Fear Index is often used by traders as one of the tools to assess market sentiment. If it remains suppressed for a long time, it may mean that the correction will last longer than usual. It's worth keeping an eye on this indicator — sometimes, a prolonged period of anxiety precedes more sig

I noticed an interesting pattern in the crypto market news this week. Ukraine delivered serious blows to Russia’s oil infrastructure, and it completely derailed Trump’s plans to stabilize energy markets. Previously, the administration simply lifted sanctions on Russian oil to offset disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East. It seemed that would work. But then something happened that nobody expected.
About 40% of Russia’s oil export capacity is currently offline. This isn’t just production—it’s logistics. Delivering oil to buyers is now as difficult as extracting it. Amid the closure of

I noticed an interesting trend lately — Circle's stock has increased by 100% in a month. I started to look into what's happening, and it turns out, it's not just a coincidence. The company issues USDC, and it seems that the stablecoin has suddenly become one of the most discussed topics in the crypto community.
Why has everyone suddenly paid attention to it? It seems people are beginning to understand the value of stability in a volatile market. USDC is positioned as the most stable cryptocurrency in its class, and investors have appreciated this. When the entire market jumps up and down, dema

I noticed an interesting trend in recent market discussions. Bitcoin crashes are becoming less catastrophic, and even Wall Street is starting to notice.
Previously, Bitcoin’s history was written with extreme numbers: declines of 80-90% after all-time highs were the norm. After peaking at $1,163 in 2013, the price plunged 87% to $152. In the 2017-2018 cycle, the story repeated with an 84% drop from $20,000 to $3,122. But this time, everything is different.
The latest drop was about 50%, not those terrifying 80-90%. According to analysts, this indicates that the Bitcoin market has simply matured

I've noticed that more and more discussions in the crypto community are about which assets comply with Islamic principles. It turns out there is a fairly specific list of halal cryptocurrencies that can be used without violating Shariah norms.
The point is that a cryptocurrency is considered halal if it is difficult to manipulate or hack and if it is used for legitimate purposes. It’s important that it is not associated with drugs, pornography, or gambling. The main thing is that trading should aim for pure profit, not speculation on forbidden activities.
This list of halal cryptocurrencies in

You know, I've been following the NFT market for a long time, and what's interesting is that most people think the most expensive NFT is some kind of unique pixel art, but in reality, it's much more complex and fascinating.
Let's start with what really matters to remember: The Merge by Pak. December 2021, $16k. But here's the catch — it's not one piece, but 312,686 editions purchased by 28,893 collectors. Each paid about $575, but together, it became the most expensive NFT at that time. Pak is an anonymous artist, very mysterious. Creator of Archillect, an AI-powered program for selecting beau

Recently, Vitalik Buterin shared an interesting vision for the development of Ethereum, which contains many useful insights into where the network is headed. Essentially, he divided the entire scaling strategy into two parts — short-term steps and long-term plans.
Regarding the near future, everything will revolve around the Glamsterdam upgrade. There are several key improvements: first, access blocklists will be added for faster block verification; then, the ePBS mechanism will be implemented, providing more time for validation. Additionally, gas prices will be recalculated based on real-time