📊 Crypto ETF Flows: What the Smart Money Is Doing
Crypto ETFs are quietly revealing market sentiment in real time. When inflows surge, institutions are positioning. When outflows rise, risk is being reduced.
Right now, ETF flows matter more than narratives. They show where capital is actually moving, not just what’s being said.
👉 Are inflows leading price this time, or lagging it?
The only way to find out is to take a deep view in the Net Inflow and Outflow of ETFs for the week 👇👇👇👇
🎯 $BTC and $ETH Spot ETFs (Dec 15 19)
- BTC Spot ETFs: ~$436M in net outflows last week ~ institutions trimmed Bitcoin exposure.
- ETH Spot ETFs: ~$413M net outflows ~ Ethereum funds also saw heavy withdrawals.
📊 Bottom Line: Big capital rotated out of BTC & ETH ETFs. ETFs continue to attract money, a notable divergence in sentiment.
🚀Ignoring ETF inflows and outflows now is like ignoring volume in TradFi.
Crypto ETFs are quietly revealing market sentiment in real time. When inflows surge, institutions are positioning. When outflows rise, risk is being reduced.
Right now, ETF flows matter more than narratives. They show where capital is actually moving, not just what’s being said.
👉 Are inflows leading price this time, or lagging it?
The only way to find out is to take a deep view in the Net Inflow and Outflow of ETFs for the week 👇👇👇👇
- BTC Spot ETFs: ~$436M in net outflows last week ~ institutions trimmed Bitcoin exposure.
- ETH Spot ETFs: ~$413M net outflows ~ Ethereum funds also saw heavy withdrawals.
📊 Bottom Line: Big capital rotated out of BTC & ETH ETFs. ETFs continue to attract money, a notable divergence in sentiment.
🚀Ignoring ETF inflows and outflows now is like ignoring volume in TradFi.
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🎊 Top 5 Perp DEX by Open Interest
Early 2025 marked the breakout year for Perp DEXs. Open interest surged across on-chain derivatives, with Hyperliquid leading the pack at its peak.
But as the cycle matured, leverage rotated, traders de-risked. And the most important question now is How many Perp DEXs are still holding meaningful open interest today?
Here’s an overview of the Top 5 Perp DEXs by Open Interest Closing 2025 👇👇👇
👉 Hyperliquid ( $HYPE ) | $6B+
The heavyweight for serious size. Hyperliquid consistently ranks the top in open interest, driven by large traders maintaining positions rather than just flipping volume.
👉 Aster DEX ( $ASTER ) | $2B+
Once the clear leader in early 2025, Aster still commands significant open interest, a sign that traders continue to park long-term leveraged positions on the platform.
👉 Lighter ( $LIT ) | $1B+
A steady anchor. Lighter’s open interest reflects durable participation from disciplined traders who favor reliability and platform incentives.
👉 EdgeX | $743M+
Retail-driven but resilient. EdgeX maintains strong open interest thanks to its model and traders holding directional trades through volatility.
👉 ParaDex | $500M+
Rising quietly. ParaDex continues to attract open interest as traders look for capital-efficient, cross-margin setups in a multi-asset environment.
🎯 Why open interest matters:
Volume shows activity. Open interest shows conviction.
Sustained OI means traders are holding positions not just passing through.
🎯 Final thought:
The Perp DEX hype phase may be over, but open interest reveals who’s still trusted with leverage.
Early 2025 marked the breakout year for Perp DEXs. Open interest surged across on-chain derivatives, with Hyperliquid leading the pack at its peak.
But as the cycle matured, leverage rotated, traders de-risked. And the most important question now is How many Perp DEXs are still holding meaningful open interest today?
Here’s an overview of the Top 5 Perp DEXs by Open Interest Closing 2025 👇👇👇
👉 Hyperliquid ( $HYPE ) | $6B+
The heavyweight for serious size. Hyperliquid consistently ranks the top in open interest, driven by large traders maintaining positions rather than just flipping volume.
👉 Aster DEX ( $ASTER ) | $2B+
Once the clear leader in early 2025, Aster still commands significant open interest, a sign that traders continue to park long-term leveraged positions on the platform.
👉 Lighter ( $LIT ) | $1B+
A steady anchor. Lighter’s open interest reflects durable participation from disciplined traders who favor reliability and platform incentives.
👉 EdgeX | $743M+
Retail-driven but resilient. EdgeX maintains strong open interest thanks to its model and traders holding directional trades through volatility.
👉 ParaDex | $500M+
Rising quietly. ParaDex continues to attract open interest as traders look for capital-efficient, cross-margin setups in a multi-asset environment.
🎯 Why open interest matters:
Volume shows activity. Open interest shows conviction.
Sustained OI means traders are holding positions not just passing through.
🎯 Final thought:
The Perp DEX hype phase may be over, but open interest reveals who’s still trusted with leverage.
🎄 Bitcoin on Christmas: A 16-Year outlook of $BTC performance on every Christmas.
Every Christmas, Bitcoin tells a different story. Sometimes lower than previous year, sometimes higher, but never thesame.
Here’s how $BTC has priced in over the years 👇
2010: $0.25
2011: $4
2012: $13
2013: $682
2014: $319
2015: $456
2016: $896
2017: $14,027
2018: $3,815
2019: $7,275
2020: $24,665
2021: $50,430
2022: $16,831
2023: $43,665
2024: $98,200
2025: $88,000
Very different Christmas moods.
📈 From pennies to five figures. Could next year turn out differently?
Merry Christmas!
Every Christmas, Bitcoin tells a different story. Sometimes lower than previous year, sometimes higher, but never thesame.
Here’s how $BTC has priced in over the years 👇
2010: $0.25
2011: $4
2012: $13
2013: $682
2014: $319
2015: $456
2016: $896
2017: $14,027
2018: $3,815
2019: $7,275
2020: $24,665
2021: $50,430
2022: $16,831
2023: $43,665
2024: $98,200
2025: $88,000
Very different Christmas moods.
📈 From pennies to five figures. Could next year turn out differently?
Merry Christmas!
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🚀 Launchpads: Which Launchpad Raised the Most Funds in 2025?
2025 was a strong year for token launches. Capital rotated hard into early stage plays and a handful of launchpads quietly absorbed most of the flow.
Here are the Top 5 Launchpads by Total Capital Raised in 2025 👇👇👇
👉 Capital Launchpad | $33M+
- 14 projects launched
- Smaller deal count, higher average raise
- Capital-efficient launches with 2.6x ATH ROI performance
- Fewer launches, but higher conviction capital
👉 Spores Network | $22M+
- 115 projects launched
- One of the most active IDO platforms by volume
- 3.16x ATH ROI performance
- High throughput, steady capital inflow
👉 Fjord Foundry | $17M+
- 22 projects launched
- Focused on fair launches, vesting, and alignment
- Trusted by serious teams and long-term backers
- 2.42x ATH ROI performance
👉 Impossible Finance | $16M+
- 5 projects launched
- Highly selective launch process
- Strong community allocation model
- 12.83x ATH ROI performance
👉 MetaDAO | $16M+
- 7 projects launched
- Governance-driven launch structure
- 8.73x ATH ROI performance
- Liquidity-aware launch mechanics
📌 Key Takeaway:
In 2025, decentralized launchpads proved they can attract real capital. Fewer hype launches, more selective funding, and smarter early deployments. This is where asymmetric upside is increasingly forming.
2025 was a strong year for token launches. Capital rotated hard into early stage plays and a handful of launchpads quietly absorbed most of the flow.
Here are the Top 5 Launchpads by Total Capital Raised in 2025 👇👇👇
👉 Capital Launchpad | $33M+
- 14 projects launched
- Smaller deal count, higher average raise
- Capital-efficient launches with 2.6x ATH ROI performance
- Fewer launches, but higher conviction capital
👉 Spores Network | $22M+
- 115 projects launched
- One of the most active IDO platforms by volume
- 3.16x ATH ROI performance
- High throughput, steady capital inflow
👉 Fjord Foundry | $17M+
- 22 projects launched
- Focused on fair launches, vesting, and alignment
- Trusted by serious teams and long-term backers
- 2.42x ATH ROI performance
👉 Impossible Finance | $16M+
- 5 projects launched
- Highly selective launch process
- Strong community allocation model
- 12.83x ATH ROI performance
👉 MetaDAO | $16M+
- 7 projects launched
- Governance-driven launch structure
- 8.73x ATH ROI performance
- Liquidity-aware launch mechanics
📌 Key Takeaway:
In 2025, decentralized launchpads proved they can attract real capital. Fewer hype launches, more selective funding, and smarter early deployments. This is where asymmetric upside is increasingly forming.
🧵 Top 5 Crypto Funding in December You Should Know About
Smart money didn’t slow down in December. While price chopped, $300M+ quietly flowed into infrastructure, exchanges, and block-space plays. These are the 5 teams VCs backed before narratives catch up 👇
👉 Hashkey | $HSK
Raised: $250M - 24th Dec
Total Funding: $380M+
Led by: Gaorong Ventures
About: HashKey is a digital asset financial services platform that provides a range of services related to blockchain and cryptocurrency.
👉 Architect
Amount: $35M - 23rd Dec,
Total Funding: $52M
Investors: Coinbase Ventures, Galaxy and ARK Invest
About: Architect is a centralized exchange specializing in the trading of perpetual futures contracts across a wide range of traditional assets
👉 Enigma Nordic
Raised: $32M - 20th Dec
Total Funding: $32M
Led by: Hilbert Group
About: Enigma employs algorithmic statistical arbitrage strategies to generate returns within the cryptocurrency market. It operates via a proprietary trading platform connected to major centralized exchanges.
👉 ETHGAS
Raised: $12M - 17th Dec
Total Funding: $12M
Led by: Polychain
About: ETHGas is a marketplace for Ethereum block-space commitments and tradable sequencing rights
👉 BLIFE
Raised: $7M - 22nd Dec
Total Funding: $7M
Investors: Portal
About: BLIFE aims to facilitate the adoption and development of Web3 technology on the Bitcoin network. The project focuses on transforming the ordinals and Bitcoin fungible tokens ecosystem, making it more accessible and practical for users.
These aren’t just hype rounds. Funding flows speak before the market does.
Smart money didn’t slow down in December. While price chopped, $300M+ quietly flowed into infrastructure, exchanges, and block-space plays. These are the 5 teams VCs backed before narratives catch up 👇
👉 Hashkey | $HSK
Raised: $250M - 24th Dec
Total Funding: $380M+
Led by: Gaorong Ventures
About: HashKey is a digital asset financial services platform that provides a range of services related to blockchain and cryptocurrency.
👉 Architect
Amount: $35M - 23rd Dec,
Total Funding: $52M
Investors: Coinbase Ventures, Galaxy and ARK Invest
About: Architect is a centralized exchange specializing in the trading of perpetual futures contracts across a wide range of traditional assets
👉 Enigma Nordic
Raised: $32M - 20th Dec
Total Funding: $32M
Led by: Hilbert Group
About: Enigma employs algorithmic statistical arbitrage strategies to generate returns within the cryptocurrency market. It operates via a proprietary trading platform connected to major centralized exchanges.
👉 ETHGAS
Raised: $12M - 17th Dec
Total Funding: $12M
Led by: Polychain
About: ETHGas is a marketplace for Ethereum block-space commitments and tradable sequencing rights
👉 BLIFE
Raised: $7M - 22nd Dec
Total Funding: $7M
Investors: Portal
About: BLIFE aims to facilitate the adoption and development of Web3 technology on the Bitcoin network. The project focuses on transforming the ordinals and Bitcoin fungible tokens ecosystem, making it more accessible and practical for users.
These aren’t just hype rounds. Funding flows speak before the market does.
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Base Chain in a Glance 📊
From AI tokens to DEXes, Social-Fi to creator platforms, Base is fast becoming the most active blockchain in crypto with over 700 protocols.
Here’s a look at some of the hottest projects driving the momentum 👇👇👇👇
👉 Top 4 Native Base DEX (The Liquidity Engine of Base)
Cumulatively, DEX protocols on Base have a TVL of $900M+ TVL, and these 4 Dexes tend to be be leading the charge:
- Aerodrome ($AERO) | @AerodromeFi - $450M
- Alien Base ($ALB) | @AlienBaseDex - $6M+
- Hydrex ($HYDX) | @hydrexfi - $18M+
- Baseswap($BSWAP) | @BaswSwapDex - $1M+
👉 Top 4 AI Tokes on Base Chain (By Market Cap)
Base is quietly hosting some of the strongest AI tokens in the market.
Here, these are the top 4 AI tokens on Base chain that are defining its AI narrative 👇👇
- $DCAI (DCAI) | @DCAIbyDynaChai - $389M MC
- $CLANKER (Clanker) | @clankeronbase - $30M MC
- $FAI (Freysa_ai) | @freysa_ai - $20M MC
- $EAI (Eagle AI Labs) | @EagleAILabs - $2M MC
👉 Major Native Base Perp-Dex
- Avantis ($AVNT) | @avantisfi - $103M+
👉 Top 3 Social Platforms: The Base Identity
- Ethos | @ethos_network
- Friend.tech (FRIEND) | @friendtech
- Time.fun | @timedotfun
👉 Top 3 Launchpad and Creator Platform
- Zora ($ZOR) | @zora
- Clanker ($CLANKER) | @clankeronbase
- Flaunch | @flaunchgg
🎯 Liquidity is deepening on Base, narratives are forming, and real products are sticking. If this pace holds, Base won’t just stay active but could become the execution layer for the next cycle.
This is what an ecosystem in its build-and-stay phase looks like.
From AI tokens to DEXes, Social-Fi to creator platforms, Base is fast becoming the most active blockchain in crypto with over 700 protocols.
Here’s a look at some of the hottest projects driving the momentum 👇👇👇👇
👉 Top 4 Native Base DEX (The Liquidity Engine of Base)
Cumulatively, DEX protocols on Base have a TVL of $900M+ TVL, and these 4 Dexes tend to be be leading the charge:
- Aerodrome ($AERO) | @AerodromeFi - $450M
- Alien Base ($ALB) | @AlienBaseDex - $6M+
- Hydrex ($HYDX) | @hydrexfi - $18M+
- Baseswap($BSWAP) | @BaswSwapDex - $1M+
👉 Top 4 AI Tokes on Base Chain (By Market Cap)
Base is quietly hosting some of the strongest AI tokens in the market.
Here, these are the top 4 AI tokens on Base chain that are defining its AI narrative 👇👇
- $DCAI (DCAI) | @DCAIbyDynaChai - $389M MC
- $CLANKER (Clanker) | @clankeronbase - $30M MC
- $FAI (Freysa_ai) | @freysa_ai - $20M MC
- $EAI (Eagle AI Labs) | @EagleAILabs - $2M MC
👉 Major Native Base Perp-Dex
- Avantis ($AVNT) | @avantisfi - $103M+
👉 Top 3 Social Platforms: The Base Identity
- Ethos | @ethos_network
- Friend.tech (FRIEND) | @friendtech
- Time.fun | @timedotfun
👉 Top 3 Launchpad and Creator Platform
- Zora ($ZOR) | @zora
- Clanker ($CLANKER) | @clankeronbase
- Flaunch | @flaunchgg
🎯 Liquidity is deepening on Base, narratives are forming, and real products are sticking. If this pace holds, Base won’t just stay active but could become the execution layer for the next cycle.
This is what an ecosystem in its build-and-stay phase looks like.
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Not all tokens experienced the same fate in 2025.
While a handful quietly outperformed, most of the market bled hard.
$BTC slipped ~5%
$ETH down ~11%
$SOL retraced ~33%
Altcoins exposure was far harsher:
Pengu, Bonk, Jupiter, Pyth, Raydium, Wormhole, JTO, Grass, Orca, Kamino, Metaplex, Cloud, many sitting 60–90% below their peaks.
📊 Winners And Outperformers
$BNB held strong (+23%)
$Hyperliquid stayed green (+9%)
$Zcash shocked the market (+800%+)
$Meta DAO (+400%)
$Ore (+30%)
$JLP (+8%)
🎯 Lesson of 2025:
Narratives fade fast.
Structure, liquidity, and timing matter more than hype.
Have a Great 2026!
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Bitcoin on New Year’s Day 🎆
A simple reminder of how far this journey has come:
2011: $0.30
2012: $5
2013: $13
2014: $770
2015: $314
2016: $434
2017: $1,019
2018: $15,321
2019: $3,794
2020: $7,193
2021: $29,352
2022: $47,025
2023: $16,630
2024: $42,660
2025: $93,500
2026: $87,500
Different years. Different emotions. Same long-term trend.
Wishing everyone a profitable, disciplined, and peaceful Year 🥂
A simple reminder of how far this journey has come:
2011: $0.30
2012: $5
2013: $13
2014: $770
2015: $314
2016: $434
2017: $1,019
2018: $15,321
2019: $3,794
2020: $7,193
2021: $29,352
2022: $47,025
2023: $16,630
2024: $42,660
2025: $93,500
2026: $87,500
Different years. Different emotions. Same long-term trend.
Wishing everyone a profitable, disciplined, and peaceful Year 🥂
January 2026 Crypto Token Unlocks 🔐
As 2026 kicks off, the crypto market is poised to absorb a fresh wave of unlocked supply across major ecosystems, from Layer-1 blockchains to DeFi native tokens.
Token unlocks can introduce sell-side pressure and catalyze liquidity shifts.
Here are the major unlocks you should be monitoring throughout January 👇👇👇
👉 Starknet ( $STRK )
Date: ~Jan 15TH, 2026
Est. Unlock Value: 153M STRK ~$14.2M
👉 SEI ( $SEI )
Date: ~Jan 15TH, 2026
Est. Unlock Value: 121M+ SEI ~$14.87M
👉 deBridge ( $DBR )
Date: ~Jan 17TH, 2026
Est. Unlock Value: 641M+ DBR ~$11.61M
👉 Lombard ( $BARD )
Date: ~Jan 18TH, 2026
Est. Unlock Value: 11.35M BARD ~$9.07M
👉 LayerZero ( $ZRO )
Date: ~Jan 15TH, 2026
Est. Unlock Value: 32.61M ZRO ~$43.72M
🎯 Key Takeout
As January unfolds, these unlocks are important. They are liquidity moments. For market participants, speculators and traders. The edge lies in anticipation, not reaction.
Structuring portfolios with unlock schedules in mind, managing exposure ahead of supply releases, and staying active around key dates can make the difference between drawdowns and opportunity.
As 2026 kicks off, the crypto market is poised to absorb a fresh wave of unlocked supply across major ecosystems, from Layer-1 blockchains to DeFi native tokens.
Token unlocks can introduce sell-side pressure and catalyze liquidity shifts.
Here are the major unlocks you should be monitoring throughout January 👇👇👇
👉 Starknet ( $STRK )
Date: ~Jan 15TH, 2026
Est. Unlock Value: 153M STRK ~$14.2M
👉 SEI ( $SEI )
Date: ~Jan 15TH, 2026
Est. Unlock Value: 121M+ SEI ~$14.87M
👉 deBridge ( $DBR )
Date: ~Jan 17TH, 2026
Est. Unlock Value: 641M+ DBR ~$11.61M
👉 Lombard ( $BARD )
Date: ~Jan 18TH, 2026
Est. Unlock Value: 11.35M BARD ~$9.07M
👉 LayerZero ( $ZRO )
Date: ~Jan 15TH, 2026
Est. Unlock Value: 32.61M ZRO ~$43.72M
As January unfolds, these unlocks are important. They are liquidity moments. For market participants, speculators and traders. The edge lies in anticipation, not reaction.
Structuring portfolios with unlock schedules in mind, managing exposure ahead of supply releases, and staying active around key dates can make the difference between drawdowns and opportunity.
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🔔 Top 5 TGEs to Watchout For in Q1 ⌛
Q1 is shaping up to be a defining quarter for token launches. From major consumer platforms to core infrastructure plays, several highly anticipated Token Generation Events (TGEs) could set the tone for early-year market rotations especially as the market is picking up.
Here’s a clear look into five TGEs worth watching closely, with a focus on utility, structure, and narrative fit 👇👇👇
👉 OpenSea ~ $SEA
Sector: NFT / Consumer Crypto
Expected Token: $SEA (anticipated)
Status: Highly expected (Q1)
Why it matters:
OpenSea remains one of the most recognized consumer brands in crypto. A token launch would mark a shift from pure marketplace dominance to community alignment, incentives, and ecosystem ownership.
👉 Base ~ $BASE
Sector: Layer 2 / Ethereum Scaling
Expected token: $BASE
Status: Highly expected (Q1)
Why it matters:
Base has quickly become one of the most active Ethereum L2s by developer count, daily transactions, and consumer apps. While Coinbase has not confirmed a fixed TGE date, speculation continues to build around Q1, as it remains one of the biggest L2 without a token yet
👉 Zama ~ $ZAMA
Sector: Privacy / Infrastructure
Expected token: $ZAMA
Status: Highly expected (Q1)
Why it matters:
Zama is building privacy-preserving infrastructure using fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) , a critical unlock for confidential smart contracts and enterprise blockchain use cases.
👉 Moonbirds ~ $BIRD
Sector: NFT / IP / Consumer Brand
Token Status: Expected ecosystem token
TGE Status: Anticipated (Q1)
Why it matters:
Moonbirds has transitioned beyond a single NFT collection into a broader media and IP-driven ecosystem. A token could anchor community incentives, governance, and brand expansion.
👉 MetaMask ~ $MASK
Sector: Wallet / Web3 Infrastructure (Wallet)
TGE Status: Anticipated (Confirm by team)
Why it matters:
MetaMask is one of crypto’s most widely used applications. A $MASK token would represent a major step toward protocol ownership, governance, and ecosystem incentives at the wallet layer.
🎯 Key Takeout
Q1’s upcoming TGEs lean less toward experimental launches and more toward established platforms introducing tokens late in their lifecycle. That shifts the focus from hype to distributing quality token utility, and long-term alignment.
For participants, the edge won’t be speed, It’ll be understanding supply mechanics and post-TGE behavior.
Q1 is shaping up to be a defining quarter for token launches. From major consumer platforms to core infrastructure plays, several highly anticipated Token Generation Events (TGEs) could set the tone for early-year market rotations especially as the market is picking up.
Here’s a clear look into five TGEs worth watching closely, with a focus on utility, structure, and narrative fit 👇👇👇
👉 OpenSea ~ $SEA
Sector: NFT / Consumer Crypto
Expected Token: $SEA (anticipated)
Status: Highly expected (Q1)
Why it matters:
OpenSea remains one of the most recognized consumer brands in crypto. A token launch would mark a shift from pure marketplace dominance to community alignment, incentives, and ecosystem ownership.
👉 Base ~ $BASE
Sector: Layer 2 / Ethereum Scaling
Expected token: $BASE
Status: Highly expected (Q1)
Why it matters:
Base has quickly become one of the most active Ethereum L2s by developer count, daily transactions, and consumer apps. While Coinbase has not confirmed a fixed TGE date, speculation continues to build around Q1, as it remains one of the biggest L2 without a token yet
👉 Zama ~ $ZAMA
Sector: Privacy / Infrastructure
Expected token: $ZAMA
Status: Highly expected (Q1)
Why it matters:
Zama is building privacy-preserving infrastructure using fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) , a critical unlock for confidential smart contracts and enterprise blockchain use cases.
👉 Moonbirds ~ $BIRD
Sector: NFT / IP / Consumer Brand
Token Status: Expected ecosystem token
TGE Status: Anticipated (Q1)
Why it matters:
Moonbirds has transitioned beyond a single NFT collection into a broader media and IP-driven ecosystem. A token could anchor community incentives, governance, and brand expansion.
👉 MetaMask ~ $MASK
Sector: Wallet / Web3 Infrastructure (Wallet)
TGE Status: Anticipated (Confirm by team)
Why it matters:
MetaMask is one of crypto’s most widely used applications. A $MASK token would represent a major step toward protocol ownership, governance, and ecosystem incentives at the wallet layer.
Q1’s upcoming TGEs lean less toward experimental launches and more toward established platforms introducing tokens late in their lifecycle. That shifts the focus from hype to distributing quality token utility, and long-term alignment.
For participants, the edge won’t be speed, It’ll be understanding supply mechanics and post-TGE behavior.
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Bitcoin surged to $94,000, setting a new high for 2026, as the total cryptocurrency market capitalization climbed to $3.12 trillion, signaling renewed bullish momentum across the digital asset market.
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Before narratives form, before influencers post, before charts explode, on-chain data moves first. And these DeFi tools will help you spot early Meta.
Here are top DeFi tools every on-chain user should know, and exactly what they’re used for 👇
👉 DeFiLlama
What it’s for:
- Tracking where money is flowing
_ TVL, revenue, fees, and growth across chains and protocols
- Early signals of ecosystem rotation
- Spotting underrated protocols gaining real traction
👉 Dune Analytics
What it’s for:
- Custom on-chain intelligence
- Wallet behavior analysis
- Protocol usage trends
- Early user growth before price reacts
👉 Arkham Intelligence
What it’s for:
- Wallet & fund tracking
- Smart money movements
- VC, whale, and team activity
- Identifying accumulation phases
👉 DexScreener / DexTools
What it’s for:
- Real-time market discovery
- New token launches
- Volume and liquidity spikes
- Early momentum before CEX listings
👉 Nansen
What it’s for:
- Smart wallet insights
- Tagged wallets and entities
- On-chain conviction tracking
- Narrative validation
👉 Crypto Rank
What it’s for:
- Fundamentals in DeFi
- Funding, project developments and team activities
- Comparing real value vs speculation
- Aidrops and airdrop activities
Alpha isn’t luck. It’s information asymmetry.
These tools will help you see what’s growing, who’s accumulating, and where attention is heading before the crowd arrives.
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📉📈 Basic Trading Concepts Every Perp Trader Should Know
With perpetual DEXs becoming a major part of crypto trading, understanding the fundamentals is no longer optional.
These essential trading concepts will help you trade perp DEXs more effectively 👇👇
👉 Market Structure
What it is: The way price moves higher highs, higher lows, lower highs, lower lows.
Why it matters: It tells you whether the market is trending or ranging.
Key takeaway: Trade with the structure, not against it.
👉 Support & Resistance
What it is: Key price zones where buyers or sellers consistently react.
Why it matters: Most reversals and breakouts happen here.
Key takeaway: Levels matter more than indicators.
👉 Risk Management
What it is: How much you risk per trade and where you exit if wrong.
Why it matters: Even the best strategies fail without it.
Key takeaway: Protect capital first, profits come later.
👉 Position Sizing
What it is: Adjusting trade size based on risk, not emotions.
Why it matters: Prevents one bad trade from wiping your account.
Key takeaway: Same setup ≠ same position size.
👉 Risk-to-Reward (R:R)
What it is: Comparing potential profit to potential loss.
Why it matters: You can be wrong often and still win overall.
Key takeaway: Good traders don’t aim to win more, they aim to lose less.
🔑 Final Thought
Trading isn’t about finding a “secret strategy.” It’s about understanding these fundamentals and executing them consistently.
With perpetual DEXs becoming a major part of crypto trading, understanding the fundamentals is no longer optional.
These essential trading concepts will help you trade perp DEXs more effectively 👇👇
👉 Market Structure
What it is: The way price moves higher highs, higher lows, lower highs, lower lows.
Why it matters: It tells you whether the market is trending or ranging.
Key takeaway: Trade with the structure, not against it.
👉 Support & Resistance
What it is: Key price zones where buyers or sellers consistently react.
Why it matters: Most reversals and breakouts happen here.
Key takeaway: Levels matter more than indicators.
👉 Risk Management
What it is: How much you risk per trade and where you exit if wrong.
Why it matters: Even the best strategies fail without it.
Key takeaway: Protect capital first, profits come later.
👉 Position Sizing
What it is: Adjusting trade size based on risk, not emotions.
Why it matters: Prevents one bad trade from wiping your account.
Key takeaway: Same setup ≠ same position size.
👉 Risk-to-Reward (R:R)
What it is: Comparing potential profit to potential loss.
Why it matters: You can be wrong often and still win overall.
Key takeaway: Good traders don’t aim to win more, they aim to lose less.
🔑 Final Thought
Trading isn’t about finding a “secret strategy.” It’s about understanding these fundamentals and executing them consistently.
Most traders don’t lose because the market is bad.
They lose because they’re using the wrong trading style for their experience and risk tolerance.
Here’s a clear breakdown 👇👇👇👇
👉 Spot Trading
Buy the asset. Own the asset.
- You trade with your actual capital
- No borrowing, no liquidation risk
- You own the asset and can hold long-term
- Lower risk, slower gains
- Ideal for beginners, investors, and long-term conviction plays
Best for:
Capital preservation, portfolio building, low-stress trading
👉Leverage Trading
Borrow funds to amplify your position.
- Trade with borrowed capital (2x, 5x, 10x+)
- Higher profit potential = higher risk
- Positions can be liquidated if price moves against you
- Requires strict risk management and discipline
- Best used for short-term trades and experienced traders
Best for:
Active traders, hedging, short-term momentum plays
- Risk: Spot (Low) | Leverage (High)
- Ownership: Spot (Yes) | Leverage (No)
- Liquidation: Spot (No) | Leverage (Yes)
- Stress level: Spot (Low) | Leverage (High)
If you can’t survive a liquidation, you shouldn’t be trading leverage.
Master spot trading first. Leverage is a tool, not a shortcut.
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Perpetual DEXs are capturing an increasing share of global derivatives activity, recording over $37B in daily trading volume.
Over the past 7 days, on-chain perpetual markets have seen sustained momentum, with a small group of decentralized exchanges emerging as clear leaders.
Below are the top 5 Perp DEXs by 7-day trading volume 👇👇
👉 Hyperliquid ( $HYPE ) | $43B
Hyperliquid has surged to the top with standout weekly volume, challenging CEXs and attracting intense trader activity
👉 Aster ( $ASTER ) | $36.56B
Still a core competitor with deep liquidity and strong ecosystem engagement across markets
👉 Lighter ( $LIT ) | $31.47B
A fast-growing DEX capturing serious perpetual volume, reflecting rising usage even after TGE.
👉 EdgeX | $23.54B
A perp-dex platform riding substantial trading activity and expanding market share.
👉 Variational | $11.81B
Variational rounds out the top five with steady and expanding weekly volume.
Understanding which perp DEXs lead in weekly trading volume offers a clear lens into where liquidity, trader demand, and innovation are concentrated.
For DeFi strategists and traders alike, these volume leaders are early indicators of market shifts and derivative product adoption trends in 2026.
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Top 5 Weekly Gainers 🔝
Alpha often starts by spotting moves before they fully unfold.
The key question in identifying the Alpha: where did capital flow the most, which narrative is showing relative strength, capital rotation, and early signs of continuation ahead of the next expansion?
This week’s top crypto gainers highlight exactly where narrative is emerging and where the next opportunity can be capitalized.
Check the top gainers for this week 👇👇👇
Top Weekly Gainers (7D):
👉 $POL (Polygon) +58%
Explosive volume expansion → clear momentum signal for L2
👉 $RENDER (Render Network)
+50%
Privacy narrative gaining renewed attention
👉 $VIRTUAL (Virtuals Protocol)
+45%
Strong accumulation and rising on-chain activity
👉 $STX (Stacks)
+32%
Bitcoin thesis continues to attract capital
👉 $FET (Artificial Superintelligence Alliance)
AI + crypto narrative
Alpha often starts by spotting moves before they fully unfold.
The key question in identifying the Alpha: where did capital flow the most, which narrative is showing relative strength, capital rotation, and early signs of continuation ahead of the next expansion?
This week’s top crypto gainers highlight exactly where narrative is emerging and where the next opportunity can be capitalized.
Check the top gainers for this week 👇👇👇
Top Weekly Gainers (7D):
👉 $POL (Polygon) +58%
Explosive volume expansion → clear momentum signal for L2
👉 $RENDER (Render Network)
+50%
Privacy narrative gaining renewed attention
👉 $VIRTUAL (Virtuals Protocol)
+45%
Strong accumulation and rising on-chain activity
👉 $STX (Stacks)
+32%
Bitcoin thesis continues to attract capital
👉 $FET (Artificial Superintelligence Alliance)
AI + crypto narrative
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🟦 Base Chain in a Glance
Backed by @Coinbase and powered by the OP Stack, Base is Ethereum’s most active Layer 2, not by hype, but by numbers 👇👇👇
👉 Active Users
Base now averages 900K+ daily active addresses, consistently outpacing Arbitrum and Optimism.
Daily transactions hover around 11M+ making it one of the busiest chains in crypto. Base isn’t just scaling Ethereum, it’s onboarding its next billion users.
👉 TVL Growth
Base’s Total Value Locked (TVL) climbed to $4.5B+, powered by DeFi protocols like: Aerodrome, virtuals, and avantis. DeFi on Base isn’t just growing, it's compounding.
👉 Ecosystem Expansion
Over 300+ projects now build on Base spanning from DeFi, SocialFi, CreatorFi, gaming, and infra.
From Zora to Friendtech chats, Base is the home of on-chain social experiments.
👉 The DeFi Engine
Base isn’t just social, it's liquid.
Protocols like Aerodrome, Avantis, and limitless, anchor its DeFi stack, enabling deep on-chain liquidity and native yield, boasting of over $5B TVL
👉 NFT & CreatorFi Layer
Zora, Paragraph, and Highlight form the creative layer where creators mint, monetize, and grow. On Base, creators own distribution, data, and income streams all on-chain.
👉 User Economics
Fees on Base average <$0.02 per transaction, making it cost-efficient for social and creator apps. That’s why Base is where “everyday on-chain” actually works.
👉 Market Momentum
Since 2025,, Base has led in:
- Tx volume: 40%+ of all L2 transactions
- Bridged TVL: $14B+
Numbers that make Base not just fast but dominant
🎯 Conclusion
What makes Base special isn’t only metrics, it's the culture. Base isn’t a chain, it’s a home for builders, creators, and users aligned by the same idea.
Its growth is only starting. As more consumer apps launch and Coinbase deepens its integrations, the Base ecosystem could soon rival entire L1s in activity and capital.
If this pace holds, Base won’t just be Ethereum’s most active L2, It’ll be crypto’s default social & cultural layer.
Backed by @Coinbase and powered by the OP Stack, Base is Ethereum’s most active Layer 2, not by hype, but by numbers 👇👇👇
👉 Active Users
Base now averages 900K+ daily active addresses, consistently outpacing Arbitrum and Optimism.
Daily transactions hover around 11M+ making it one of the busiest chains in crypto. Base isn’t just scaling Ethereum, it’s onboarding its next billion users.
👉 TVL Growth
Base’s Total Value Locked (TVL) climbed to $4.5B+, powered by DeFi protocols like: Aerodrome, virtuals, and avantis. DeFi on Base isn’t just growing, it's compounding.
👉 Ecosystem Expansion
Over 300+ projects now build on Base spanning from DeFi, SocialFi, CreatorFi, gaming, and infra.
From Zora to Friendtech chats, Base is the home of on-chain social experiments.
👉 The DeFi Engine
Base isn’t just social, it's liquid.
Protocols like Aerodrome, Avantis, and limitless, anchor its DeFi stack, enabling deep on-chain liquidity and native yield, boasting of over $5B TVL
👉 NFT & CreatorFi Layer
Zora, Paragraph, and Highlight form the creative layer where creators mint, monetize, and grow. On Base, creators own distribution, data, and income streams all on-chain.
👉 User Economics
Fees on Base average <$0.02 per transaction, making it cost-efficient for social and creator apps. That’s why Base is where “everyday on-chain” actually works.
👉 Market Momentum
Since 2025,, Base has led in:
- Tx volume: 40%+ of all L2 transactions
- Bridged TVL: $14B+
Numbers that make Base not just fast but dominant
What makes Base special isn’t only metrics, it's the culture. Base isn’t a chain, it’s a home for builders, creators, and users aligned by the same idea.
Its growth is only starting. As more consumer apps launch and Coinbase deepens its integrations, the Base ecosystem could soon rival entire L1s in activity and capital.
If this pace holds, Base won’t just be Ethereum’s most active L2, It’ll be crypto’s default social & cultural layer.
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📊 5 Trading Indicators Everyone Should Know
Perp DEXs are quickly becoming the new meta as onchain derivatives continue to absorb more volume.
In these fast-moving markets, traders who understand when to enter and when to exit gain a clear edge and indicators📈 can be an important tool in spotting key entry and exits if properly used.
Indicators aren’t perfect, they lag and aren’t 100% accurate ⏱️. But when used correctly, they help you read momentum, trend strength, and market structure, which is critical in perp trading.
These 5 Trading Indicators are important for every trader to Know 👇👇👇:
👉 Moving Averages (EMA / SMA)
- Helps identify trend direction and dynamic support/resistance.
- Best used to stay aligned with market trends, and identify trend change (MA cross)
👉 RSI (Relative Strength Index)
- Measures momentum and overbought/oversold conditions.
- Extremely useful for spotting divergence and potential reversals.
👉 Stochastic Oscillator
- Highlights overbought and oversold, used in identifying potential reversals in ranging markets.
- Most effective when combined with trend context.
👉 MACD
- Tracks momentum shifts and trend continuation.
- Useful for identifying early changes in market direction with potential buys/sells.
👉Parabolic SAR
- Helps trail trends and define potential stop-loss levels.
- Excellent for trend-following and exit timing.
🎯PS: In perp DEX trading, combining indicators with price action, volume, and risk management is how consistency is built.
These tools can as well be applicable in stocks ( $MSTR , $NVDA, $GOOG or $TSLA) trading
Perp DEXs are quickly becoming the new meta as onchain derivatives continue to absorb more volume.
In these fast-moving markets, traders who understand when to enter and when to exit gain a clear edge and indicators📈 can be an important tool in spotting key entry and exits if properly used.
Indicators aren’t perfect, they lag and aren’t 100% accurate ⏱️. But when used correctly, they help you read momentum, trend strength, and market structure, which is critical in perp trading.
These 5 Trading Indicators are important for every trader to Know 👇👇👇:
👉 Moving Averages (EMA / SMA)
- Helps identify trend direction and dynamic support/resistance.
- Best used to stay aligned with market trends, and identify trend change (MA cross)
👉 RSI (Relative Strength Index)
- Measures momentum and overbought/oversold conditions.
- Extremely useful for spotting divergence and potential reversals.
👉 Stochastic Oscillator
- Highlights overbought and oversold, used in identifying potential reversals in ranging markets.
- Most effective when combined with trend context.
👉 MACD
- Tracks momentum shifts and trend continuation.
- Useful for identifying early changes in market direction with potential buys/sells.
👉Parabolic SAR
- Helps trail trends and define potential stop-loss levels.
- Excellent for trend-following and exit timing.
🎯PS: In perp DEX trading, combining indicators with price action, volume, and risk management is how consistency is built.
These tools can as well be applicable in stocks ( $MSTR , $NVDA, $GOOG or $TSLA) trading
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🧵 A Perp DEX for Stocks? Why Ostium Is One of the Most Underrated RWA Projects Right Now 📈🌍
A perp DEX for stocks sounds crazy until you look at Ostium.
It brings stocks ( $MSTR, $NVDA, $GOOG, $TSLA, etc.), forex & commodities on-chain
❌ No wrapped tokens
❌ No weak synthetics
✅ Real market exposure via robust oracle infrastructure
Here’s why Ostium deserves more attention 👇
👉 The Big Idea 💡
Ostium isn’t another crypto perp.
It targets the largest markets on earth; trade assets through a DeFi-native interface.
No broker. No KYC. Just your wallet.
You trade exposure, not custody. That’s a new layer of access.
👉 Why Stocks Matter in DeFi 🏛️➡️⛓️
Crypto perps are crowded.
Stocks & forex are multi-trillion-dollar markets, still largely untouched by DeFi.
Demand already exists. Access doesn’t.
Ostium isn’t cloning, it's opening a new frontier.
👉 Built on Arbitrum⚡
Running fully on Arbitrum means:
- Low fees
- Fast execution
- Fully on-chain settlement
No hidden off-chain decisions. Everything is transparent.
👉 RWA Oracle Engine 🧠
Trading real markets needs precision.
Ostium uses specialized RWA oracles to mirror live external prices on-chain.
Low latency. High reliability. Critical for stock markets.
👉 Dual-oracle setup = stronger security:
Stork → pull-based RWA feeds
Chainlink* → high-frequency crypto pricing
This reduces manipulation windows and stabilizes funding.
👉 OLP Liquidity Model 💧
LPs deposit USDC → receive OLP tokens
They back trader positions and earn fees + funding.
Skew controls manage exposure, keeping the system efficient for both sides.
👉 Smart Funding Mechanics 📊
Funding rates adjust dynamically using hyperbolic curves
When imbalance grows, funding spikes, protecting LPs and incentivizing market balance.
👉 Skew-Based Fees ⚖️
If everyone is long, opening longs gets expensive.
If everyone is short, shorts pay more.
Markets self-correct. No manual intervention needed.
👉 High Leverage (Up to 200x) 🚀
Up to 200x leverage on selected markets, paired with stricter liquidation curves.
Built for advanced traders who care about risk, not hype.
👉 No Broker. No Gatekeeper. 🔓
Traditional stocks require brokers, custodians & KYC. Ostium removes them all.
Trade exposure directly from your wallet, permissionlessly.
👉 Why It’s Underrated
Non-crypto perps are overlooked, but:
- TradFi volume dwarfs crypto
- Retail wants broader markets
- Institutions want on-chain rails
Ostium sits right in the middle.
🎯 Final Take
A perp DEX for stocks sounds insane, but Ostium’s infrastructure is live, coherent, and risk-aware.
Huge market. Small narrative.
Underrated RWA gem
A perp DEX for stocks sounds crazy until you look at Ostium.
It brings stocks ( $MSTR, $NVDA, $GOOG, $TSLA, etc.), forex & commodities on-chain
❌ No wrapped tokens
❌ No weak synthetics
✅ Real market exposure via robust oracle infrastructure
Here’s why Ostium deserves more attention 👇
👉 The Big Idea 💡
Ostium isn’t another crypto perp.
It targets the largest markets on earth; trade assets through a DeFi-native interface.
No broker. No KYC. Just your wallet.
You trade exposure, not custody. That’s a new layer of access.
👉 Why Stocks Matter in DeFi 🏛️➡️⛓️
Crypto perps are crowded.
Stocks & forex are multi-trillion-dollar markets, still largely untouched by DeFi.
Demand already exists. Access doesn’t.
Ostium isn’t cloning, it's opening a new frontier.
👉 Built on Arbitrum⚡
Running fully on Arbitrum means:
- Low fees
- Fast execution
- Fully on-chain settlement
No hidden off-chain decisions. Everything is transparent.
👉 RWA Oracle Engine 🧠
Trading real markets needs precision.
Ostium uses specialized RWA oracles to mirror live external prices on-chain.
Low latency. High reliability. Critical for stock markets.
👉 Dual-oracle setup = stronger security:
Stork → pull-based RWA feeds
Chainlink* → high-frequency crypto pricing
This reduces manipulation windows and stabilizes funding.
👉 OLP Liquidity Model 💧
LPs deposit USDC → receive OLP tokens
They back trader positions and earn fees + funding.
Skew controls manage exposure, keeping the system efficient for both sides.
👉 Smart Funding Mechanics 📊
Funding rates adjust dynamically using hyperbolic curves
When imbalance grows, funding spikes, protecting LPs and incentivizing market balance.
👉 Skew-Based Fees ⚖️
If everyone is long, opening longs gets expensive.
If everyone is short, shorts pay more.
Markets self-correct. No manual intervention needed.
👉 High Leverage (Up to 200x) 🚀
Up to 200x leverage on selected markets, paired with stricter liquidation curves.
Built for advanced traders who care about risk, not hype.
👉 No Broker. No Gatekeeper. 🔓
Traditional stocks require brokers, custodians & KYC. Ostium removes them all.
Trade exposure directly from your wallet, permissionlessly.
👉 Why It’s Underrated
Non-crypto perps are overlooked, but:
- TradFi volume dwarfs crypto
- Retail wants broader markets
- Institutions want on-chain rails
Ostium sits right in the middle.
A perp DEX for stocks sounds insane, but Ostium’s infrastructure is live, coherent, and risk-aware.
Huge market. Small narrative.
Underrated RWA gem
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X Cracks Down on InfoFi Platforms ~ The final nail on the coffin
Nikita Bier, X’s Product Lead and a Solana ecosystem advisor, has confirmed an update to X’s developer API rules. Under the revised policy, apps that incentivize users to post on X for rewards, commonly referred to as InfoFi crypto platforms, are no longer allowed.
According to Bier, these applications have driven a surge in AI-generated, low-effort content and widespread reply spam, degrading the quality of conversations on the platform. As a result, X has revoked API access for projects operating under this model, effectively blocking InfoFi apps from integrating with X once again.
This move reinforces X’s stance against spam-driven engagement and signals tighter enforcement of developer policies going forward.
Nikita Bier, X’s Product Lead and a Solana ecosystem advisor, has confirmed an update to X’s developer API rules. Under the revised policy, apps that incentivize users to post on X for rewards, commonly referred to as InfoFi crypto platforms, are no longer allowed.
According to Bier, these applications have driven a surge in AI-generated, low-effort content and widespread reply spam, degrading the quality of conversations on the platform. As a result, X has revoked API access for projects operating under this model, effectively blocking InfoFi apps from integrating with X once again.
This move reinforces X’s stance against spam-driven engagement and signals tighter enforcement of developer policies going forward.