π¨ Santiment Issues FOMO Warning
Following the US announcement of a 90-day tariff pause, trader sentiment has quickly turned bullish β and crypto is reacting. π
A short-term rally may be in play as retail jumps inβ¦ but Santiment warns of extreme FOMO in the market. π
Experts caution: donβt get swept up by hype tied to temporary news β the tariff issue is still unresolved, and this could be a classic "kick the can down the road" moment.
Stay sharp. Donβt be exit liquidity. π¬
Following the US announcement of a 90-day tariff pause, trader sentiment has quickly turned bullish β and crypto is reacting. π
A short-term rally may be in play as retail jumps inβ¦ but Santiment warns of extreme FOMO in the market. π
Experts caution: donβt get swept up by hype tied to temporary news β the tariff issue is still unresolved, and this could be a classic "kick the can down the road" moment.
Stay sharp. Donβt be exit liquidity. π¬
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π€ Just 4 hours before announcing a 90-day pause on tariffs (excluding China), Donald Trump called it a βgreat time to buyβ β and it was.
π The Nasdaq saw its biggest intraday jump since 2008, and the U.S. stock market added $4 trillion in 10 minutes after the news.
Now people are wondering β was this all part of a master plan? If Trump crashed the market to buy low with his friends, only to pump it back up laterβ¦ that would be some 4D chess π§ β
But what about those on the losing side of this game? π€·ββοΈ
π The Nasdaq saw its biggest intraday jump since 2008, and the U.S. stock market added $4 trillion in 10 minutes after the news.
Now people are wondering β was this all part of a master plan? If Trump crashed the market to buy low with his friends, only to pump it back up laterβ¦ that would be some 4D chess π§ β
But what about those on the losing side of this game? π€·ββοΈ
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Paul Atkins Appointed New SEC Chair π₯
πΊπΈ The U.S. Senate has confirmed Paul Atkins as the new Chairman of the SEC, replacing Gary Gensler, with a 52β44 vote.
Appointed by Donald Trump, Atkins is seen as a pro-crypto figure and promises to make clear digital asset regulation a top priority.
A former SEC commissioner and fintech advisor, Atkins also pledged to roll back several regulatory approaches introduced under Gensler. πͺ
Bullish news for crypto as the SEC leadership shifts toward a more industry-friendly stance. π
πΊπΈ The U.S. Senate has confirmed Paul Atkins as the new Chairman of the SEC, replacing Gary Gensler, with a 52β44 vote.
Appointed by Donald Trump, Atkins is seen as a pro-crypto figure and promises to make clear digital asset regulation a top priority.
A former SEC commissioner and fintech advisor, Atkins also pledged to roll back several regulatory approaches introduced under Gensler. πͺ
Bullish news for crypto as the SEC leadership shifts toward a more industry-friendly stance. π
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πͺ Bitcoin's Resilience: Comparing Market Corrections
The correction during the 2021 Bitcoin mining ban in China saw a massive -53% drop, while the current market dip due to Trump's tariff wars in 2025 has been a more modest -28%. π
Bitcoin is showing remarkable strength this time, with hodlers holding firm despite the ongoing volatility. π
Crypto market confidence is growing, as investors appear more resilient and less likely to panic.
The correction during the 2021 Bitcoin mining ban in China saw a massive -53% drop, while the current market dip due to Trump's tariff wars in 2025 has been a more modest -28%. π
Bitcoin is showing remarkable strength this time, with hodlers holding firm despite the ongoing volatility. π
Crypto market confidence is growing, as investors appear more resilient and less likely to panic.
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π River sends $1,000,000 Zimbabwean notes to clients β as a reminder
Bitcoin company River is mailing out 1 million Zimbabwean dollar bills to its users β not for spending, but as a symbolic reminder of fiat currency inflation. π΅
Zimbabwe experienced one of the worst cases of hyperinflation in the 2000s, repeatedly redenominating its currency as zeros piled up faster than the government could print them.
Riverβs message? Bitcoin doesnβt need more zeros β it needs trust. π€
Bitcoin company River is mailing out 1 million Zimbabwean dollar bills to its users β not for spending, but as a symbolic reminder of fiat currency inflation. π΅
Zimbabwe experienced one of the worst cases of hyperinflation in the 2000s, repeatedly redenominating its currency as zeros piled up faster than the government could print them.
Riverβs message? Bitcoin doesnβt need more zeros β it needs trust. π€
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Crypto soothsayer
π¨ Justin Sun: FDT is Bankrupt! π₯ Justin Sun claims that First Digital Trust (FDT) canβt return client funds and is de facto bankruptβyet still operates as a public trust in Hong Kong, posing risks to investors. πΌ Legal action incoming: Techteryx hasβ¦
βοΈ TRON founder Justin Sun is facing a defamation lawsuit from First Digital Trust after alleging the company was insolvent.
His claims briefly caused the FDUSD stablecoin to de-peg on April 3βbut it has since recovered.
π First Digital has filed a writ with the Hong Kong High Court, demanding:
βͺοΈAn injunction to stop Sun from making similar claims
βͺοΈA public retraction
βͺοΈDamages for harming its business and contracts
Despite legal threats, Sun has doubled down, accusing First Digital of fraud and calling for regulatory reform in Hong Kong.
A court date hasn't been set yet, but Sun says he "welcomes any legal process." πΏ
His claims briefly caused the FDUSD stablecoin to de-peg on April 3βbut it has since recovered.
π First Digital has filed a writ with the Hong Kong High Court, demanding:
βͺοΈAn injunction to stop Sun from making similar claims
βͺοΈA public retraction
βͺοΈDamages for harming its business and contracts
Despite legal threats, Sun has doubled down, accusing First Digital of fraud and calling for regulatory reform in Hong Kong.
A court date hasn't been set yet, but Sun says he "welcomes any legal process." πΏ
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π Cardano Founder Predicts $250K Bitcoin & Big Tech Embracing Stablecoins
Charles Hoskinson believes Bitcoin could skyrocket to $250,000 as early as this year, citing adoption growth, favorable regulation, and geopolitical shifts.
π° The Magnificent 7 (Apple, Amazon, etc.) may start using stablecoins once key U.S. legislation passes β revolutionizing global payments.
He also expects the market to reignite in late summer, fueled by regulatory clarity and institutional momentum.
Long story short: crypto winter might be melting β but patience is key. ππ
Charles Hoskinson believes Bitcoin could skyrocket to $250,000 as early as this year, citing adoption growth, favorable regulation, and geopolitical shifts.
π° The Magnificent 7 (Apple, Amazon, etc.) may start using stablecoins once key U.S. legislation passes β revolutionizing global payments.
He also expects the market to reignite in late summer, fueled by regulatory clarity and institutional momentum.
Long story short: crypto winter might be melting β but patience is key. ππ
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π Ethereum vs. Bitcoin: A Historical Comparison π
Since its inception in 2015, Ethereum has underperformed Bitcoin in 85% of its trading days. Despite its strong growth and innovation, Ethereum often lags behind Bitcoin in terms of market performance. π€·
This highlights Bitcoin's position as the dominant cryptocurrency, with Ethereum often trailing in terms of price action, although it remains a strong contender in the broader blockchain and smart contract ecosystem.
Since its inception in 2015, Ethereum has underperformed Bitcoin in 85% of its trading days. Despite its strong growth and innovation, Ethereum often lags behind Bitcoin in terms of market performance. π€·
This highlights Bitcoin's position as the dominant cryptocurrency, with Ethereum often trailing in terms of price action, although it remains a strong contender in the broader blockchain and smart contract ecosystem.
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π Ethereum Still Overvalued? Samson Mow Thinks So π§
Samson Mow revisited his August 2022 post, where he called Ethereum overvalued at $1,600 while Bitcoin traded at $21,500.
Fast forward to today β Bitcoin is at $81,700, but Mow still believes ETH remains overvalued at the same $1,600 level. π
His stance highlights ongoing skepticism from Bitcoin maxis toward Ethereum's valuation.
Samson Mow revisited his August 2022 post, where he called Ethereum overvalued at $1,600 while Bitcoin traded at $21,500.
Fast forward to today β Bitcoin is at $81,700, but Mow still believes ETH remains overvalued at the same $1,600 level. π
His stance highlights ongoing skepticism from Bitcoin maxis toward Ethereum's valuation.
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π’ Bitcoin drops below $79,000 again
The music didnβt last long β BTC has dipped below $79K after a brief rally.
The drop followed a statement from the White House that total tariffs on China now amount to 145%. This escalation in the U.S.-China trade tension is putting pressure on risk assets, including crypto. π
Markets remain highly reactive to geopolitical and macroeconomic shocks β stay cautious.
The music didnβt last long β BTC has dipped below $79K after a brief rally.
The drop followed a statement from the White House that total tariffs on China now amount to 145%. This escalation in the U.S.-China trade tension is putting pressure on risk assets, including crypto. π
Markets remain highly reactive to geopolitical and macroeconomic shocks β stay cautious.
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π¨π³π₯ China Strikes Back in Tariff War
Starting April 12, China will hike tariffs on all US goods from 84% to 125% in direct response to Trumpβs latest tariff increase. Beijing says it will ignore any further US levies, declaring there's no market left for US products under current rates.
Tensions are escalating fast β brace for more market volatility. ππ
Starting April 12, China will hike tariffs on all US goods from 84% to 125% in direct response to Trumpβs latest tariff increase. Beijing says it will ignore any further US levies, declaring there's no market left for US products under current rates.
Tensions are escalating fast β brace for more market volatility. ππ
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π° Tron Dominates L1 Revenues
In the past year, Tron blockchain has generated a massive $2.6B in fees, accounting for 43.3% of all revenue among Layer 1 blockchains. π΅
Since November 2024, Tron has consistently collected $60M+ weekly in transaction fees.
π Satoshi Club summed it up best:
"This is what a healthy network looks like."
In the past year, Tron blockchain has generated a massive $2.6B in fees, accounting for 43.3% of all revenue among Layer 1 blockchains. π΅
Since November 2024, Tron has consistently collected $60M+ weekly in transaction fees.
π Satoshi Club summed it up best:
"This is what a healthy network looks like."
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π Tariff Shock Hits Crypto and Stocks
Between the recent tariff shock and the announcement of a 90-day pause on new tariffs, Bitcoin dropped 11%, mirroring the pullback in US, European, and Asian stock indices. π
Meanwhile, Ethereum fell even harder β down 22.5%, showing higher volatility and sensitivity to macroeconomic shocks. π€·
Between the recent tariff shock and the announcement of a 90-day pause on new tariffs, Bitcoin dropped 11%, mirroring the pullback in US, European, and Asian stock indices. π
Meanwhile, Ethereum fell even harder β down 22.5%, showing higher volatility and sensitivity to macroeconomic shocks. π€·
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π CoinMarketCap just launched a new Project Profile Rating feature!
With 13.8 million crypto projects out there, it's easy to get lost in the hype. This new metric helps users filter through the noise and find reliable projects. π°
The automated algorithm evaluates the importance, relevance, and freshness of key dataβlike token unlock schedules or emission detailsβso you can make smarter investment decisions.π
With 13.8 million crypto projects out there, it's easy to get lost in the hype. This new metric helps users filter through the noise and find reliable projects. π°
The automated algorithm evaluates the importance, relevance, and freshness of key dataβlike token unlock schedules or emission detailsβso you can make smarter investment decisions.π
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π¨ Malicious npm Campaign Hits Atomic & Exodus Wallets
π₯· Cybercriminals have launched a new npm-based supply chain attack using a fake package pdf-to-office. Once installed, it secretly patches Atomic and Exodus crypto wallets on victimsβ devices, replacing destination wallet addresses with those of the attackers β hijacking all outgoing transactions.
π The attack relies on malicious local patching, targeting specific versions of the wallets. Even removing the package doesnβt undo the damage β users must reinstall their wallets to stay safe.
π The package was detected by ReversingLabs using ML-based tools. Itβs part of a broader trend in sophisticated crypto-targeted supply chain attacks that are becoming harder to detect and remove.
π‘ Stay cautious: only install packages from trusted sources and monitor local app behavior.
π₯· Cybercriminals have launched a new npm-based supply chain attack using a fake package pdf-to-office. Once installed, it secretly patches Atomic and Exodus crypto wallets on victimsβ devices, replacing destination wallet addresses with those of the attackers β hijacking all outgoing transactions.
π The attack relies on malicious local patching, targeting specific versions of the wallets. Even removing the package doesnβt undo the damage β users must reinstall their wallets to stay safe.
π The package was detected by ReversingLabs using ML-based tools. Itβs part of a broader trend in sophisticated crypto-targeted supply chain attacks that are becoming harder to detect and remove.
π‘ Stay cautious: only install packages from trusted sources and monitor local app behavior.
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π€πΈ βAI-poweredβ shopping app Nate turned out to be more HIβHuman Intelligenceβthan artificial. π
Founder Albert Saniger claimed Nate could one-click-buy anything online using cutting-edge AI. Investors threw in $50M. But surprise! The βAIβ was actually hundreds of real people in a Philippine call center manually placing orders.
Turns out the only thing artificially intelligent was the pitch. Now the DOJβs involved, Nate is no more, and investors got rug-pulled by a very human touch. π§ β‘οΈπ«±
If your βAIβ app needs more coffee breaks than code, it might not be AI. βοΈπ
Founder Albert Saniger claimed Nate could one-click-buy anything online using cutting-edge AI. Investors threw in $50M. But surprise! The βAIβ was actually hundreds of real people in a Philippine call center manually placing orders.
Turns out the only thing artificially intelligent was the pitch. Now the DOJβs involved, Nate is no more, and investors got rug-pulled by a very human touch. π§ β‘οΈπ«±
If your βAIβ app needs more coffee breaks than code, it might not be AI. βοΈπ
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π 76% chance the Fed wonβt touch interest rates on May 7 - Polymarket bettors say.
Jerome Powell seems set to keep rates steady β despite calls to cut from Donald Trump, Arthur Hayes, and other βeconomic DJsβ spinning the same track: lower the rates! π§π
Looks like the Fed is staying cool under pressure β no pivot (yet). Let the betting continue. πΌπΈ
Jerome Powell seems set to keep rates steady β despite calls to cut from Donald Trump, Arthur Hayes, and other βeconomic DJsβ spinning the same track: lower the rates! π§π
Looks like the Fed is staying cool under pressure β no pivot (yet). Let the betting continue. πΌπΈ
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