๐ When Divorce Meets Crypto: Solana Edition
Solana co-founder Stephen Akridge is in hot water after allegedly keeping millions in staking rewards from his ex-wife, Elisa Rossi. Despite giving her control of her SOL tokens, the staking rewards stayed in his wallet. Oops! ๐ฐ
Rossi, lacking crypto know-how, claims Akridge used her inexperience to pocket the rewards. His alleged response? โGood luck getting those staking rewards from me.โ ๐
Crypto: the gift that keeps on givingโฆ or not, in divorce settlements. ๐๐
Solana co-founder Stephen Akridge is in hot water after allegedly keeping millions in staking rewards from his ex-wife, Elisa Rossi. Despite giving her control of her SOL tokens, the staking rewards stayed in his wallet. Oops! ๐ฐ
Rossi, lacking crypto know-how, claims Akridge used her inexperience to pocket the rewards. His alleged response? โGood luck getting those staking rewards from me.โ ๐
Crypto: the gift that keeps on givingโฆ or not, in divorce settlements. ๐๐
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๐ DEX Trading Volume Hits $326B All-Time High!
Decentralized exchanges have set a new monthly record with $326B in trading volume, up 9% from the previous peak. ๐
Leaders of the pack:
โช๏ธUniswap: $105.1B
โช๏ธPancakeSwap: $72.3B
The rise of DEXs continues to redefine crypto trading!
Decentralized exchanges have set a new monthly record with $326B in trading volume, up 9% from the previous peak. ๐
Leaders of the pack:
โช๏ธUniswap: $105.1B
โช๏ธPancakeSwap: $72.3B
The rise of DEXs continues to redefine crypto trading!
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๐ BTC to $150K in 2025? Wyckoff Model Suggests So!
According to todayโs Bitcoin position within the popular Wyckoff distribution model, the market could hit an ATH of $150K-$160K in 2025. ๐
But hold onโafter that, a correction might follow, bringing BTC back to the $67K range.
Plan your moves wisely! ๐ง ๐ฐ
According to todayโs Bitcoin position within the popular Wyckoff distribution model, the market could hit an ATH of $150K-$160K in 2025. ๐
But hold onโafter that, a correction might follow, bringing BTC back to the $67K range.
Plan your moves wisely! ๐ง ๐ฐ
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Bitcoin Network's Stored Value Hits $1.03T ๐ฐ
Over the past year, Bitcoinโs stored capital increased by 85%, reaching $1.03 trillionโcementing its status as a "store of value." ๐ฆ
Important: This differs from its market cap of $1.84T, as not every $1 entering the network directly boosts market value by $1.
CryptoQuantโs SoV indicator measures:
1๏ธโฃ Off-chain: OTC trades (capital entering via exchanges).
2๏ธโฃ On-chain: Deposits/withdrawals on and off exchanges.
Bitcoinโs economic strength continues to grow! ๐
Over the past year, Bitcoinโs stored capital increased by 85%, reaching $1.03 trillionโcementing its status as a "store of value." ๐ฆ
Important: This differs from its market cap of $1.84T, as not every $1 entering the network directly boosts market value by $1.
CryptoQuantโs SoV indicator measures:
1๏ธโฃ Off-chain: OTC trades (capital entering via exchanges).
2๏ธโฃ On-chain: Deposits/withdrawals on and off exchanges.
Bitcoinโs economic strength continues to grow! ๐
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๐ Galaxy Research Crypto Predictions for 2025:
1๏ธโฃ Bitcoin to $185K: Institutional adoption propels BTC to new heights, reaching 20% of goldโs market cap.
2๏ธโฃ ETPs Boom: U.S. Bitcoin ETPs cross $250B AUM, outperforming physical gold ETPs.
3๏ธโฃ BTC Leads Global Assets: Bitcoin remains a top performer on a risk-adjusted basis.
4๏ธโฃ Wealth Management Embraces BTC: Major platforms recommend 2%+ allocations.
5๏ธโฃ Big Players Join In: Five Nasdaq 100 firms and five nations add BTC to balance sheets.
6๏ธโฃ Protocol Upgrades: Bitcoin Core developers reach consensus on new opcodes.
7๏ธโฃ AI & Mining: Bitcoin miners transition to AI partnerships, limiting hashrate growth.
8๏ธโฃ Bitcoin DeFi Doubles: BTC in DeFi smart contracts and staking protocols surges.
9๏ธโฃ Ether at $5500: Regulatory clarity drives ETH and DeFi to all-time highs.
๐ Staking Dominates: Ethereum staking rate surpasses 50%, fueling ecosystem growth.
2025 is shaping up to be monumental for crypto! ๐
1๏ธโฃ Bitcoin to $185K: Institutional adoption propels BTC to new heights, reaching 20% of goldโs market cap.
2๏ธโฃ ETPs Boom: U.S. Bitcoin ETPs cross $250B AUM, outperforming physical gold ETPs.
3๏ธโฃ BTC Leads Global Assets: Bitcoin remains a top performer on a risk-adjusted basis.
4๏ธโฃ Wealth Management Embraces BTC: Major platforms recommend 2%+ allocations.
5๏ธโฃ Big Players Join In: Five Nasdaq 100 firms and five nations add BTC to balance sheets.
6๏ธโฃ Protocol Upgrades: Bitcoin Core developers reach consensus on new opcodes.
7๏ธโฃ AI & Mining: Bitcoin miners transition to AI partnerships, limiting hashrate growth.
8๏ธโฃ Bitcoin DeFi Doubles: BTC in DeFi smart contracts and staking protocols surges.
9๏ธโฃ Ether at $5500: Regulatory clarity drives ETH and DeFi to all-time highs.
๐ Staking Dominates: Ethereum staking rate surpasses 50%, fueling ecosystem growth.
2025 is shaping up to be monumental for crypto! ๐
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๐ฅ Bitcoin vs Ethereum: ETF Flows Shift
Last week saw a $387.5M outflow from spot Bitcoin ETFs, while Ethereum ETFs experienced a $349.2M inflow. ๐ธ
Is investor focus shifting from BTC to ETH? The numbers hint at a growing interest in Ethereum as money moves between the two giants. ๐
Last week saw a $387.5M outflow from spot Bitcoin ETFs, while Ethereum ETFs experienced a $349.2M inflow. ๐ธ
Is investor focus shifting from BTC to ETH? The numbers hint at a growing interest in Ethereum as money moves between the two giants. ๐
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Debt Ceiling Drama: Signal for a Bitcoin Bottom? ๐ค
โณ The U.S. national debt is expected to hit its ceiling between Jan. 14 and Jan. 23, just before President-elect Trumpโs inauguration on Jan. 20. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has urged Congress to act, but political and economic uncertainty is mounting.
Historically, raising the debt ceiling has been bearish for Bitcoin, with the largest cryptocurrency dropping on five prior occasions following similar events. BTC is also tracking previous cycles closely, suggesting a potential drawdown is looming. ๐
Could Trumpโs inauguration signal the cycle bottom for Bitcoin? ๐๐
โณ The U.S. national debt is expected to hit its ceiling between Jan. 14 and Jan. 23, just before President-elect Trumpโs inauguration on Jan. 20. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has urged Congress to act, but political and economic uncertainty is mounting.
Historically, raising the debt ceiling has been bearish for Bitcoin, with the largest cryptocurrency dropping on five prior occasions following similar events. BTC is also tracking previous cycles closely, suggesting a potential drawdown is looming. ๐
Could Trumpโs inauguration signal the cycle bottom for Bitcoin? ๐๐
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๐ Bitcoin Dips Below $92K
Last night, Bitcoin briefly dropped below $92K, leading to liquidations totaling $293M, with $205M from long positions.
As of now, BTC has rebounded slightly and is trading around $94K. Volatility continues to present "discounts" for those eyeing the market! ๐ฐ
Last night, Bitcoin briefly dropped below $92K, leading to liquidations totaling $293M, with $205M from long positions.
As of now, BTC has rebounded slightly and is trading around $94K. Volatility continues to present "discounts" for those eyeing the market! ๐ฐ
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๐จ US Treasury Breached by Chinese-Backed Hackers !
๐ฅท A Chinese state-sponsored hacker infiltrated the US Treasury Department via a third-party software provider, BeyondTrust. The breach, labeled a "major cybersecurity incident," granted access to Treasury workstations and unclassified documents. ๐ค
๐ฐ Treasury says the compromised service is offline, and there's no evidence of ongoing access. The breach is part of broader alleged Chinese cyber-espionage targeting US telecoms and critical systems, including sensitive political communications.
The incident underscores escalating cyber tensions between the US and China. ๐
๐ฅท A Chinese state-sponsored hacker infiltrated the US Treasury Department via a third-party software provider, BeyondTrust. The breach, labeled a "major cybersecurity incident," granted access to Treasury workstations and unclassified documents. ๐ค
๐ฐ Treasury says the compromised service is offline, and there's no evidence of ongoing access. The breach is part of broader alleged Chinese cyber-espionage targeting US telecoms and critical systems, including sensitive political communications.
The incident underscores escalating cyber tensions between the US and China. ๐
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๐ Top Blockchains for Stablecoin Transfers in 2024
Solana, Ethereum, and Tron lead the pack in stablecoin transaction volumes:
โช๏ธSolana: $10.5T
โช๏ธEthereum: $7.8T
โช๏ธTron: $5.4T
Other notable blockchains in the top 10 include Base, BNB Chain, Arbitrum, Polygon, Avalanche, Optimism, and TON.
The stablecoin ecosystem continues to expand, with these networks driving the majority of the global transfer volume! ๐๐ธ
Solana, Ethereum, and Tron lead the pack in stablecoin transaction volumes:
โช๏ธSolana: $10.5T
โช๏ธEthereum: $7.8T
โช๏ธTron: $5.4T
Other notable blockchains in the top 10 include Base, BNB Chain, Arbitrum, Polygon, Avalanche, Optimism, and TON.
The stablecoin ecosystem continues to expand, with these networks driving the majority of the global transfer volume! ๐๐ธ
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Binance Hits Record Stablecoin Reserves! ๐ฐ
Binanceโs stablecoin reserves have soared to an all-time high of $31B, up from just $7B in June 2023. ๐
This massive increase often signals heightened buying power and potential market activity ahead. Eyes on the charts! ๐๐ธ
Binanceโs stablecoin reserves have soared to an all-time high of $31B, up from just $7B in June 2023. ๐
This massive increase often signals heightened buying power and potential market activity ahead. Eyes on the charts! ๐๐ธ
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๐ Not-So-Merry Christmas for One "Lucky" Traderโฆ
Someone accidentally sold 5 NFTs from the Pudgy Penguins collection for just $175. The current value of these NFTs? A whopping ~$116,000! ๐ง๐ธ
Moral of the story: double-check your listings, especially during the holidays! ๐คท
Someone accidentally sold 5 NFTs from the Pudgy Penguins collection for just $175. The current value of these NFTs? A whopping ~$116,000! ๐ง๐ธ
Moral of the story: double-check your listings, especially during the holidays! ๐คท
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๐ Bitcoin Predictions for 2025
๐น Nexo: BTC might climb to $250,000, with the crypto market cap surpassing gold in the next decade.
๐น Galaxy Digital: BTC to reach $185,000 by Q4 2025.
๐น Matrixport: BTC could hit $160,000.
๐น Bit Mining: BTC may rise to $180,000โ$190,000 but could correct to $80,000.
๐น CoinShares: BTC will fluctuate between $80,000โ$150,000.
๐น Maple Finance: BTC projected to trade between $180,000โ$200,000 by year-end.
๐น Standard Chartered: A 2x surge expected as pension funds invest in spot ETFs and MicroStrategy continues buying.
Big numbers aheadโwill 2025 be Bitcoin's golden year? ๐
๐น Nexo: BTC might climb to $250,000, with the crypto market cap surpassing gold in the next decade.
๐น Galaxy Digital: BTC to reach $185,000 by Q4 2025.
๐น Matrixport: BTC could hit $160,000.
๐น Bit Mining: BTC may rise to $180,000โ$190,000 but could correct to $80,000.
๐น CoinShares: BTC will fluctuate between $80,000โ$150,000.
๐น Maple Finance: BTC projected to trade between $180,000โ$200,000 by year-end.
๐น Standard Chartered: A 2x surge expected as pension funds invest in spot ETFs and MicroStrategy continues buying.
Big numbers aheadโwill 2025 be Bitcoin's golden year? ๐
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๐ธ Aliens, Tampons, and Trump: Polymarket Gets Weird in 2024
Polymarket hit $8B in trading volume this year, fueled by both serious and hilariously bizarre prediction markets.
๐ฎ Highlights:
โช๏ธ$3M wagered on Elon Musk being named Satoshi Nakamoto (spoiler: he wasnโt ๐).
โช๏ธNearly $140K bet on whether Trump would say โtamponโ (he didโonce).
โช๏ธOver $2.7M wagered on the U.S. confirming aliens exist (still no luck).
โช๏ธTIMEโs Person of the Year? Not AI, but Trump took the title.
Whether itโs Muskโs tweets, Earthโs shape, or even extraterrestrials, Polymarket has become the place where serious meets absurd. Ready to place your bets for 2025? ๐
Polymarket hit $8B in trading volume this year, fueled by both serious and hilariously bizarre prediction markets.
๐ฎ Highlights:
โช๏ธ$3M wagered on Elon Musk being named Satoshi Nakamoto (spoiler: he wasnโt ๐).
โช๏ธNearly $140K bet on whether Trump would say โtamponโ (he didโonce).
โช๏ธOver $2.7M wagered on the U.S. confirming aliens exist (still no luck).
โช๏ธTIMEโs Person of the Year? Not AI, but Trump took the title.
Whether itโs Muskโs tweets, Earthโs shape, or even extraterrestrials, Polymarket has become the place where serious meets absurd. Ready to place your bets for 2025? ๐
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Michael Saylor predicts a massive capital migration to Bitcoin in the coming decades. ๐ธ
Investors will sell resources like natural gas, currencies, and even real estate to go all-in on BTC. ๐
As a unique asset class, Bitcoin could outpace traditional investments, with Saylor envisioning an eye-popping price of $13,000,000 per coin. ๐ค
Investors will sell resources like natural gas, currencies, and even real estate to go all-in on BTC. ๐
As a unique asset class, Bitcoin could outpace traditional investments, with Saylor envisioning an eye-popping price of $13,000,000 per coin. ๐ค
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Crypto analyst PlanB confirms his 2022 Bitcoin forecast is on target: a $500k average by 2025! ๐ค
With a range of $250k to $1M, heโs confident BTC will hit a new ATH of at least $250k.
Meanwhile, BTC has already climbed back to $97k, liquidating $139M in shorts. ๐
The message is clear: donโt underestimate the king of crypto! ๐๐
With a range of $250k to $1M, heโs confident BTC will hit a new ATH of at least $250k.
Meanwhile, BTC has already climbed back to $97k, liquidating $139M in shorts. ๐
The message is clear: donโt underestimate the king of crypto! ๐๐
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