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I've been observing for some time how Block has retreated to levels we haven't seen since 2019, and honestly I think this could indicate something deeper happening in the payments sector.
When you look at the price of blok in these recent movements, it's not just a normal correction. It seems to reflect a structural change in how money is moving and how the market is revaluing the main players in this space.
What's interesting is that this retreat coincides with significant transformations in the global payments infrastructure. The changes we're seeing in the price of blok could be a reflectio

One thing I've been observing lately is how the current valuation of Bitcoin seems to offer a pretty interesting cushion when compared to the traditional stock market.
The reason is interesting: Bitcoin operates with what you might call a more compressed valuation, meaning the potential downside margin is significantly smaller than in many conventional assets. If you look at the downside risk in terms of how much it could fall from here, stocks typically have a much larger room to go down because their valuations have historically been more generous.
With Bitcoin, we've already seen multiple b

I just saw that Mike McGlone from Bloomberg continues to insist on his Bitcoin prediction of $10,000. Honestly, most analysts on his team think he's crazy, because according to them, you'd have to wait for a nuclear war for BTC to drop to that level.
Seriously, it's interesting to see how Mike McGlone sticks to his stance when the market is at $72.80K. His colleagues basically tell him that his numbers don't make much sense unless something catastrophic happens globally.
I don't know about you, but these extreme forecasts from Mike McGlone always spark debate. Either he's seeing something no o

Interesting what the major Wall Street analysts have been saying lately. It seems there is a growing consensus about a significant rotation toward AI-related projects in this cycle, while Bitcoin seeks to redefine its role in the new landscape.
What caught my attention is how Wall Street experts are evaluating this transition. It’s not just speculation – there is data and analysis behind this rotation that many are observing. The institutional market appears to be positioning itself differently compared to previous cycles.
Bitcoin remains the benchmark asset, but the question from Wall Street

I just saw that OpenSea is delaying its token launch... this isn't the best news for those who have been waiting for this. According to reports, the conditions of the crypto market are very complicated right now. Honestly, it makes sense, given everything that has been happening recently in the sector.
OpenSea is one of the largest NFT marketplaces, so when something like this gets delayed, it affects quite a few people. The platform has been preparing this token for some time, and many expected it to be the next natural step for the platform. But it seems they will wait until things settle do

Something strange is happening with Bitcoin ETFs lately. Billions are flowing in, but the price isn't taking off as you'd expect. I just read that there's a massive flow into these funds, but looking at the market price, things don't quite add up.
The obvious question is: why so much capital inflow if the price remains stagnant? Some analysts say it's because that institutional money is more passive, different from the retail volume that typically moves the price quickly. Also, it could be that the market was already anticipating these flows, so when they arrive, the price had already 'priced

I recently realized that many people in the community still keep their crypto in online-connected wallets. I understand the convenience, but honestly, if you have a significant amount, you should seriously consider a cold wallet. It’s not as complicated as it seems.
First, let’s clarify what a cold wallet really is. Most think that a wallet is where the coins are stored, but that’s not accurate. In reality, your crypto assets live on the blockchain. What the wallet does is store two things: your public key (your address on the network) and your private key (what really matters). The private ke

I just read something interesting about how Tom Lee, that Wall Street strategist who’s always predicting market movements, is getting seriously involved in the crypto ecosystem. He’s not the typical commentator who only talks on Bloomberg; this guy is actually acting.
Tom Lee’s story is fascinating when you think about it. He started in the 90s at JPMorgan, where he became famous for not being intimidated by anyone. There was an incident in 2002 with Nextel where he questioned their numbers, and the company basically attacked him, but JPMorgan backed him because his analyses were data-driven.

Recently, I started researching STOs and honestly, I think many people don’t realize how important this is for the future of investments.
Look, for years we had ICOs as the great promise of blockchain, but we know how that ended. Now comes the STO (Security Token Offering), and it’s completely different. The key difference is that STOs are truly regulated and backed by tangible assets: shares, bonds, properties, entire companies. It’s not just air.
What fascinates me is that STOs basically open the door to tokenizing anything of value. Think about it: an office building, a portfolio of corpora

Have you ever thought that earning free cryptocurrencies was only for experts? The reality is quite different. There are plenty of accessible ways to build your crypto portfolio without spending a dime, even if you're just starting out. From games to simple tasks, staking, or surveys, the options are more varied than many believe.
The interesting part is that earning free cryptocurrencies isn't a matter of luck but knowing where to look and choosing the right platform. Here are 9 strategies that work today:
1. Crypto Faucets
2. Airdrops
3. Play-to-Earn Games
4. Crypto Communities and Social Ne

Did you see that Emiliano Grodzki left Bitfarms as CEO? He has become a member of the board of directors. Basically, Geoffrey Morphy replaced him, who was the COO. Interesting timing because Bitcoin mining is going through a tough period.
Grodzki co-founded Bitfarms years ago in Canada with Nicolas Bonta, so he's not completely leaving the company. But when you see major miners like Core Scientific recently went bankrupt and others are in serious trouble, you understand these leadership changes make sense. This year's bear market was brutal.
Bitfarms had to sell nearly half of its bitcoins in

Not long ago, I was looking into how fiat currencies actually work, and I was surprised to discover how many people don’t understand why a piece of paper is worth something. It’s interesting to note that the fiat currency we use every day has no intrinsic value—we simply trust that the government backs it.
It all started in China, between the years 960 and 1279, during the Song dynasty. Imagine it: more than a thousand years ago, they were already experimenting with paper money. Before that, the world ran on the gold standard, where each banknote could be exchanged for precious metal. But when

Look, Huang Youlong's case is a classic example of what happens when you bet everything on leverage. It seemed to work, but the foundation was never solid. In the end, Huang Youlong and others who played hard ended up the same: everything collapsed.
I've been in this for years and learned that consistency wins. No business drama, no extreme risks. What works is holding stable coins for the long term and being patient with the positions you open.
I just bought ORDI at $2.35 and expect it to reach $3.50 in the medium term. My friend Tony put everything into GMT, now it's at $0.01 and he wants to

I just delved into Elon Musk's family history, and honestly, there's a lot of context most people don't know. The trajectory we see today can't be understood without knowing where Elon Musk was born and what environment surrounded him from the start.
His father, Errol Musk, was born in Pretoria, South Africa, in 1946. But here's the important part: he came from a white European-origin family that had been in South Africa for generations. They weren't recent settlers but part of the established elite that controlled resources and political power. During apartheid, this meant massive privileges:

I just reviewed yesterday's material on Order Blocks and FVG, and today I want to share something that many traders tend to overlook: the importance of understanding liquidity, BOS, and CHOCH in your daily trades.
Look, liquidity is simpler than it seems. Basically, it’s all those buy and sell orders you see in the order book. Imagine the market as an ocean where water flows in different directions—that’s liquidity moving. More available liquidity means you can enter and exit positions without impacting the price too much. It’s the opposite of a dry market where every move you make causes vola

I just found out about a case that reflects an increasingly serious problem in the crypto world. Kaitlyn Siragusa, the streamer known as Amouranth, suffered an armed invasion at her home in Houston just over a month ago. The attackers demanded cryptocurrencies specifically, which is an indicator of how criminals are now deliberately targeting people connected to digital assets.
What happened was brutal. According to her own words on social media, they pulled her out of bed at gunpoint, demanding crypto. She chose to tweet instead of calling emergency services because she believed any call woul

I just noticed something interesting: the return of Roaring Kitty, also known as Keith Gill, is creating quite a buzz in the financial space. For those who don’t remember, this guy was the driving force behind the GameStop movement in early 2021, when retail investors banded together on Reddit to take on institutional hedge funds. It was a historic moment that changed how many view the markets.
Now, with Roaring Kitty back on the scene, the question everyone’s asking is: what does this mean for the crypto world? And honestly, I think the implications could be quite significant.
What made Roari

I've been thinking about a question many people ask: how much money is there in the world really? The answer is more fascinating than it seems, and it has direct implications for understanding why Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies have so much room to grow.
Let's look at the numbers. Physical cash (bills and coins) circulate approximately $9 trillion. It sounds like a lot, but it's just the tip of the iceberg. When we add simple bank deposits, we reach about $100 trillion, and including investment funds and large deposits, the figure rises to $150 trillion in real money.
The interesting part is the

I just found out that not everyone knows how much a ton actually equals, and honestly, it’s quite complicated. It turns out there are three different types depending on the country: the short ton used in the United States (2000 pounds), the long ton which is British (2240 pounds), and the metric ton which is universal (1000 kilograms). Basically, if an American tells you they’re sending a ton to Europe, there’s probably confusion because it’s not the same.
What’s interesting is that this dates back centuries, when ships measured capacity in barrels and it eventually evolved into this. Now we u