π΅οΈββοΈ The mystery around the $208M BTC short just got deeper
The so-called Bitcoin OG β the trader who made millions shorting BTC before Trumpβs tariff news β has increased his short to $208M π³
Although he claimed to have no insider connections to U.S. officials, on-chain sleuths found his partner, who has now started deleting photos from White House events π
CZ hinted the whale is a former Bitforex CEO with a $10B fortune. He denies any links to Trump or insider trading β but the timing still looks way too perfect. π€
The so-called Bitcoin OG β the trader who made millions shorting BTC before Trumpβs tariff news β has increased his short to $208M π³
Although he claimed to have no insider connections to U.S. officials, on-chain sleuths found his partner, who has now started deleting photos from White House events π
CZ hinted the whale is a former Bitforex CEO with a $10B fortune. He denies any links to Trump or insider trading β but the timing still looks way too perfect. π€
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π± CryptoQuant: Retail panic hit hard on Oct 11 β small holders (wallets <100 BTC) dumped over $1.36B worth of Bitcoin on Binance, one of the largest selloffs this year.
The wave came right after the Trump tariff shock, showing how quickly retail reacted compared to whales, who mostly held their positions.
π Classic capitulation moment β while the crowd panics, the smart money watches and accumulates.
The wave came right after the Trump tariff shock, showing how quickly retail reacted compared to whales, who mostly held their positions.
π Classic capitulation moment β while the crowd panics, the smart money watches and accumulates.
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π₯ CoinGlass: The latest market crash caused by Trumpβs 100% tariffs on China has officially become the largest liquidation event in crypto history β totaling $19.16 billion in just 24 hours!π°
This record-breaking wipeout surpassed all previous crashes, including AML crackdown rumors and Tesla stance reversal Ρ 2021. π§
β°οΈ It now tops CoinGlassβs TOP-10 biggest liquidation events of all time β a brutal reminder of how fast leveraged markets can implode.
This record-breaking wipeout surpassed all previous crashes, including AML crackdown rumors and Tesla stance reversal Ρ 2021. π§
β°οΈ It now tops CoinGlassβs TOP-10 biggest liquidation events of all time β a brutal reminder of how fast leveraged markets can implode.
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β οΈ New altseason theory alert!
Crypto Twitter is buzzing again β traders are comparing October 2025 to March 2020, when alts skyrocketed 25β100x after a market crash. π
The claim:
According to enthusiasts, we might not see full 100x runs this time (too many coins now), but solid projects could still deliver 10xβ50x once the dust settles. π
Soβ¦ is this just hopium, or the calm before another altcoin explosion? π
Crypto Twitter is buzzing again β traders are comparing October 2025 to March 2020, when alts skyrocketed 25β100x after a market crash. π
The claim:
βSame manipulation, different year.β
According to enthusiasts, we might not see full 100x runs this time (too many coins now), but solid projects could still deliver 10xβ50x once the dust settles. π
Soβ¦ is this just hopium, or the calm before another altcoin explosion? π
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π° Santiment reports social sentiment around Bitcoin has hit a 7-month low β the crowd is extremely bearish
But historically, such negativity has marked local bottoms:
β’ +26.5% after Trumpβs tariff panic (April)
β’ +11.8% after IranβIsrael tensions (June)
β’ +11.3% after ATH fear (August)
When everyone screams βitβs over,β Bitcoin usually just loads the next pump. π
But historically, such negativity has marked local bottoms:
β’ +26.5% after Trumpβs tariff panic (April)
β’ +11.8% after IranβIsrael tensions (June)
β’ +11.3% after ATH fear (August)
When everyone screams βitβs over,β Bitcoin usually just loads the next pump. π
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π DeFi Dev Corp compared Solana and Ethereum during the Oct 10 market crash β and Solana came out on top πͺ
βͺοΈ 2,464x cheaper β avg fees: $0.25 vs $616
βͺοΈ 46x higher throughput β 1250 TPS vs 26 TPS
βͺοΈ 43x faster finality β 350ms vs 15s
While Ethereum gasped for air, Solana barely broke a sweat. πββοΈ
βͺοΈ 2,464x cheaper β avg fees: $0.25 vs $616
βͺοΈ 46x higher throughput β 1250 TPS vs 26 TPS
βͺοΈ 43x faster finality β 350ms vs 15s
While Ethereum gasped for air, Solana barely broke a sweat. πββοΈ
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π Holders of βpaper Bitcoinβ (large wallets with 1,000+ BTC younger than 165 days) have slipped into losses for the first time in months.
According to CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju, this doesnβt necessarily predict a rise or a fall β just one thing is certain:
According to CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju, this doesnβt necessarily predict a rise or a fall β just one thing is certain:
β‘οΈVolatility is coming.
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π½ The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking to seize 127,000 BTC ($14B) from Chinese businessman Chen Zhi, head of Prince Group
Heβs accused of laundering money through crypto investments β 16 wallet addresses have already been identified. π
If approved, it would mark the largest Bitcoin confiscation in history. π
Heβs accused of laundering money through crypto investments β 16 wallet addresses have already been identified. π
If approved, it would mark the largest Bitcoin confiscation in history. π
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π― New pattern spotted on Bitcoinβs chart
π Traders are sharing the Bullish Continuous Broadening Wedge β a formation that often signals further growth.
π Still, it doesnβt always play out bullish: a downward break could push BTC below $100K.
Given the current uptrend, the odds favor a move higher β but itβs Bitcoin, so the plot twist is always just one candle away π€
π Traders are sharing the Bullish Continuous Broadening Wedge β a formation that often signals further growth.
π Still, it doesnβt always play out bullish: a downward break could push BTC below $100K.
Given the current uptrend, the odds favor a move higher β but itβs Bitcoin, so the plot twist is always just one candle away π€
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Crypto soothsayer
π½ The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking to seize 127,000 BTC ($14B) from Chinese businessman Chen Zhi, head of Prince Group Heβs accused of laundering money through crypto investments β 16 wallet addresses have already been identified. π If approvedβ¦
πΊπΈ U.S. may have seized a record 127,271 BTC ($12B)!
Conflicting reports keep surfacing about the alleged DOJ confiscation of over $12 billion in Bitcoin.
According to DB :
β’ The funds are linked to an international βPig Butcheringβ scam β fake crypto investments promising massive returns.
β’ They may also trace back to the 2020 LuBian mining pool hack.
β’ The main suspect: Chen Zhi, head of Prince Group, accused of laundering funds through the Cambodian conglomerate.
π΅οΈββοΈ Some reports claim the U.S. government already controls those coins β now holding a total of 325,283 BTC ($37B)! π
Conflicting reports keep surfacing about the alleged DOJ confiscation of over $12 billion in Bitcoin.
According to DB :
β’ The funds are linked to an international βPig Butcheringβ scam β fake crypto investments promising massive returns.
β’ They may also trace back to the 2020 LuBian mining pool hack.
β’ The main suspect: Chen Zhi, head of Prince Group, accused of laundering funds through the Cambodian conglomerate.
π΅οΈββοΈ Some reports claim the U.S. government already controls those coins β now holding a total of 325,283 BTC ($37B)! π
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Crypto soothsayer
πΈ Binance reimburses users $283M after market chaos Following last weekβs crypto crash, Binance confirmed (π release ) that several assets on the exchange temporarily lost their peg, while users faced delays and technical issues with transfers and Earn redemptions.β¦
π¬ A Chinese trader who lost Β₯20,000,000 ($2.8M) during the recent market crash on Binance received a βcompensationβ β a voucher worth 0.26 USDT !π
The trader claims the loss was caused by Binanceβs technical failures during the crash. π π
The trader claims the loss was caused by Binanceβs technical failures during the crash. π π
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πBinance βkilledβ altseason!
π Crypto traders are blaming Binance for the death of the altseason. Over the past week, users withdrew $21B from the exchange (CoinGlass data).
Critics say Binanceβs model artificially inflates altcoin prices β listing tokens, creating hype and liquidity, then letting retail buy the top while market makers dump. π§
Meanwhile, BNB benefits from the cycle. Result? Retail in red, trust in new projects fading, and the market starting to look like one big orchestrated game. πΌ
π Crypto traders are blaming Binance for the death of the altseason. Over the past week, users withdrew $21B from the exchange (CoinGlass data).
Critics say Binanceβs model artificially inflates altcoin prices β listing tokens, creating hype and liquidity, then letting retail buy the top while market makers dump. π§
Meanwhile, BNB benefits from the cycle. Result? Retail in red, trust in new projects fading, and the market starting to look like one big orchestrated game. πΌ
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π¨βπ» Ethereum, Solana & Bitcoin remain the developer favorites
Despite market swings, Ethereum, Solana, and Bitcoin continue to dominate as the top ecosystems for both new and active developers. π
These three consistently attract the most talent, tools, and innovation β proving that real builders stay where the infrastructure and community are strongest. π
Despite market swings, Ethereum, Solana, and Bitcoin continue to dominate as the top ecosystems for both new and active developers. π
These three consistently attract the most talent, tools, and innovation β proving that real builders stay where the infrastructure and community are strongest. π
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π Gold doesnβt care about Trumpβs pump & dump
While crypto markets swing on every Trump tweet, gold quietly hit a new all-time high above $4,200 β the only asset seemingly immune to political drama.
JPMorganβs CEO believes it could even surge to $10,000, and in Sydney, people are literally lining up to buy physical bars. π¦πΊπ°
While crypto markets swing on every Trump tweet, gold quietly hit a new all-time high above $4,200 β the only asset seemingly immune to political drama.
JPMorganβs CEO believes it could even surge to $10,000, and in Sydney, people are literally lining up to buy physical bars. π¦πΊπ°
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Donald Trump β now officially the Crypto King of Washington ππ΅
π° According to a Financial Times investigation, his business empire has quietly turned into a billion-dollar crypto machine:
β’ Total profits from Trump-linked crypto ventures exceed $1B.
β’ Main sources: meme coin $TRUMP (~$400M), World Liberty Financial ($WLFI + $USD1) (~$550M), and NFTs.
β’ Since returning to the White House, Trump has filled key regulatory posts with crypto lobbyists, eased SEC pressure, and even allowed crypto in pension funds.
FT notes serious conflicts of interest β among investors are large funds and even figures from past investigations. π§
Meanwhile, about half of his supporters believe he made less than $100M from his presidencyβ¦ not realizing the manβs printing crypto like itβs 2021 again. π°
π° According to a Financial Times investigation, his business empire has quietly turned into a billion-dollar crypto machine:
β’ Total profits from Trump-linked crypto ventures exceed $1B.
β’ Main sources: meme coin $TRUMP (~$400M), World Liberty Financial ($WLFI + $USD1) (~$550M), and NFTs.
β’ Since returning to the White House, Trump has filled key regulatory posts with crypto lobbyists, eased SEC pressure, and even allowed crypto in pension funds.
FT notes serious conflicts of interest β among investors are large funds and even figures from past investigations. π§
Meanwhile, about half of his supporters believe he made less than $100M from his presidencyβ¦ not realizing the manβs printing crypto like itβs 2021 again. π°
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π Long-term Bitcoin holders are cashing out big
π According to CryptoQuant, long-term BTC investors have sold 265,715 BTC over the past 30 days β marking the largest monthly outflow since January 2025.
This wave of profit-taking suggests that some early holders are locking in gains after months of strong performance.
π While retail is waiting for βthe next leg up,β OGs are quietly moving to cash β a classic signal that the market might be entering a cooldown or redistribution phase.
π According to CryptoQuant, long-term BTC investors have sold 265,715 BTC over the past 30 days β marking the largest monthly outflow since January 2025.
This wave of profit-taking suggests that some early holders are locking in gains after months of strong performance.
π While retail is waiting for βthe next leg up,β OGs are quietly moving to cash β a classic signal that the market might be entering a cooldown or redistribution phase.
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