📉 The Fear and Greed Index is once again showing fear at 30% over the past year, with Bitcoin returning to a state of extreme fear.

The last "death cross" in November marked a bottom around $80,000, which corresponds to previous examples from this cycle.

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🐋 In the new video, Cointelegraph explores the world of Bitcoin whales, their influence on the market, and how to avoid the traps they set for retail investors.

📈 Changes in market structure are analyzed, and tips are provided on recognizing signals that you should ignore.

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🚀 Gemini, under the leadership of Winklevoss, has launched predictive markets in 50 states across the USA!

After receiving federal approval, the platform is starting to compete with other crypto companies in the quest to create universal applications.

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🚀 Solana launches a product on Brazil's main exchange as part of Valour's expansion in the cryptocurrency market!

This move aims to meet the growing demand for regulated crypto assets among local investors.

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🗳️ Voting has started on Hyperliquid for a proposal aimed at completely excluding access to the $1 billion aid fund.

This initiative seeks to achieve a mandatory public consensus that the funds will never be used in future protocol updates.

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⚖️ Over 46,000 claimants may receive payouts from a $10 million settlement related to the now-closed Silvergate Bank, which had ties to FTX and Alameda. The court has approved this settlement, and FTX customers can now assess their chances of compensation.

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🏦 JPMorgan begins using tokenized dollars on a public blockchain, changing the approach to moving money on Wall Street.

This initiative indicates significant changes in the financial sector and could herald new trends in asset management and transactions.

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🚀 ETH is once again approaching the $3000 mark amid the positive reaction of the stock market to the data showing a decrease in the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

However, it’s worth noting that this week saw an outflow of $553 million from Ethereum ETFs, which could put pressure on prices.

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🌍 Metaplanet starts trading in the USA with Deutsche Bank under the ticker MPJPY

The company Metaplanet is launching American depositary receipts, which will expand access for American investors without raising new capital.

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🇵🇱 The Polish parliament has approved the updated cryptocurrency bill, which is now heading to the Senate.

The legislation, criticized for being overly strict regarding the digital assets market, has been reintroduced without any changes, as stated by one of the legislators.

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📈 ZEC is showing another double-digit growth, while Bitcoin is holding the level at $88K.

CC and UNI are also showing significant gains.

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📉 Bitcoin has reached a significant multi-year support level against gold, with the RSI indicator close to three-year lows. Analysts are considering the possibility of a bullish rally amidst discussions about a potential decline and the start of a new bear market.

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📉 Bitcoin Price Analysis: Is BTC in a Waiting State Before the Storm?

Bitcoin continues to remain in a range, showing consolidation rather than directional movement. The momentum has slowed down, and the market is reacting to nearby liquidity and technical levels. On the daily chart, Bitcoin is still trading below a clearly defined descending trend line.

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⚖️ IcomTech promoter sentenced to prison for cryptocurrency fraud.

According to the Department of Justice, IcomTech deceived investors by falsely advertising profits from cryptocurrency mining, while investors' funds lined the pockets of the promoters.

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🔍 Hyperliquid reports that the wallet flagged by the community for short selling the HYPE token belongs to a former employee who was dismissed in early 2024.

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📈 Tokenized U.S. Treasury bonds have grown 50 times since 2024, reaching a market volume of $7 billion.

These assets are becoming a significant factor in institutional investments in on-chain finance.

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🔥 Harriet Hageman posted a teaser on X, sparking discussions about her potential run for the Senate in 2026 to replace crypto ally Cynthia Lummis, who left a vacant seat in Wyoming.

This could significantly raise the stakes for the pro-crypto image of the state.

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🇸🇻 The IMF has confirmed that negotiations for the sale of the government Bitcoin wallet Chivo in El Salvador are at a "fairly advanced stage."

Despite President Nayib Bukele's statements that the government will continue to buy Bitcoin, the situation with the wallet raises questions about the country's future plans regarding cryptocurrencies.

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💰 HashKey Capital has raised $250 million for the first closing of its fourth crypto fund amid ongoing institutional interest, despite market volatility.

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🟢 Offchain Labs has increased its holdings in ARB, indicating long-term confidence in Arbitrum. This comes amidst a decline in governance token prices and heightened competition among Layer 2 solutions.

💼 Arbitrum has reached a milestone of $20 billion, underscoring its significance in the market.

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🚨 XRP has lost key support and is now trading below $1.90, despite a slight market recovery in the last 24 hours. Analysts are wondering if a drop to $1.1 is inevitable.

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