😱 The S&P 500 Fear Index (VIX) has surpassed August 2024. It is only lower than the 2020 Covid pandemic.

🦠 March 2020 VIX > 83: Global economic collapse and panic due to pandemic. S&P 500 down 35% BTC down 64%.

🇯🇵🇮🇷🇮🇱 August 2024 VIX > 38: Escalating Israeli-Iran conflict and Japanese interest rate hikes led to yen appreciation and carry trade closures, sending global markets into a domino effect. S&P 500 down 10% from ATH, BTC down 33.5%.

🇺🇸 February-April 2025 VIX > 45: Donald Trump's trade war and US economic crisis fears. S&P 500 down 17.5% from ATH, BTC down 30%.

• High VIX (50+): Called “Crisis Mode.” During this period, it is common for stock prices to fall sharply, investors to avoid risky assets and move into safe assets (gold, US Treasury bonds).
• Moderate VIX (20-30): Normal volatility, there is some anxiety in the market, but not at crisis levels.
• Low VIX (<20): Investor composure and market stability.

💊 A peak in the VIX indicates high levels of fear, volatility, and uncertainty in the market. This indicates that investors are trying to avoid future risks and is often accompanied by sharp stock market declines. However, a high VIX may not last long — if the causes of the crisis are eliminated (for example, with government intervention or positive news), the market may recover and the VIX may decline.

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🇺🇸 "The stock market went up more during my first term than it has under any other president... I think we'll go even higher in my second term." — D. Trump

📉 If stock markets continue to fall, US officials, especially the FED, may take swift action, as has been observed in the past:

• 2010: S&P 500 falls 17%. Interest rates remain at 0%, QE2 (quantitative easing program) begins.
• 2011: S&P 500 fell 21%. Interest rates were kept at 0%, and “Operation Twist” (a program to swap long-term bonds for short-term bonds) was implemented.
• 2012: S&P 500 fell 11%. Interest rates were kept at 0%, QE3 (the third quantitative easing program) began.
• 2016: S&P 500 fell 15%. Interest rates were raised to 0.25%, but then the plan to raise rates was suspended.
• 2018: S&P 500 fell 20%. Interest rates were cut 3 times in 2019, QE4 (the fourth quantitative easing program) began.
• 2020: S&P 500 falls 35%. Interest rates are cut to 0%, QE5 (the fifth quantitative easing program) begins.

🦺 This data shows how the Fed responded to the downturn in financial markets, mainly by trying to support the economy through interest rate cuts and quantitative easing programs.

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🚑 D. When asked about the market, Trump said that sometimes he has to take medication.

📉 The S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures fell 5%, the Eurozone stock market fell 4%, Japan's Nikkei index fell 8%, Taiwan's index fell 9%, and China's stock market fell 10%.

🎧 Bitcoin is in a critical zone around $77,000.

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🎲 The likelihood of an emergency Fed rate cut suddenly increased sharply at the Polymarket casino.

📉 The S&P 500 is down 22% from its peak, and there's hardly any asset left that hasn't crashed. Uncle Jerome has a good chance of becoming Superman.🗿

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🇵🇰 Pakistan has appointed Binance founder CZ as its strategic advisor on cryptocurrencies.

🤝 Pakistan's attitude towards cryptocurrencies has changed in recent years, showing a gradual shift from initial caution to acceptance. Currently, the Pakistani government and financial authorities are taking specific steps to regulate cryptocurrencies and integrate them into the country's economy.

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🔫 According to Arkham, a $100 million position held for 6 years was liquidated yesterday.

😵 The most interesting thing is that after 12 hours, the market started to recover again. An asset can be -80% in spot, but if you hold it without selling, it can eventually rise again, while in futures it will completely disappear after liquidation.

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🦾 Bernstein: Bitcoin is showing high stability.

Bitcoin's 26% decline during the recent turmoil was modest compared to past 50-70% declines, indicating high demand. Chinese tariffs hurt miners, but US alternatives and AI (artificial intelligence) capabilities offer support.

Bitcoin is still acting more like a tech stock than gold, but it is acting as a liquid risk asset when traditional markets are closed. In the long term, it is a more volatile and liquid alternative to gold (~$2T BTC vs. 20T gold market).

Institutional adoption (10% of supply) through ETFs and corporate savings has made Bitcoin more stable. Despite a 15% decline since the beginning of the year, ETF flows remain positive. Selling pressure is mainly coming from short-term traders, while miners remain strong due to SI transactions and low debt levels.

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Two months ago, Trump's son said:

"Great time to buy Ethereum! You'll thank me later."

At that time, the price was around $3,000. Today, Ethereum has fallen below $1,500…

Conclusion: In the crypto market, relying on analysis and strategy, not "someone told me," is always the best way.

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💸 The US's reciprocal tariffs officially went into effect today.

🇨🇳 The 34% tariff on China has been increased to 104%, and it is at the top of the list.

🚑 Trump also said he would soon announce large tariffs on pharmaceutical imports.

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🗣️ "The big, beautiful bill is moving along very well. The Republicans are working well together. The biggest tax cuts in American history are coming." — D. Trump.

🍿 The uncle is still making waves today. $DJT stands for Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (TMTG). The stock is traded on the Nasdaq and is closely associated with Donald Trump's personal brand. Its performance and stock price often fluctuate depending on Trump's political activities and public image.

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⚪️ The fate of Ethereum and Altcoins is in this man's hands.

🗿 Vitalik Buterin is the founder of Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency after Bitcoin.

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🇺🇸🇨🇳 "China is now facing tariffs of up to 245% on goods imported into the United States as a result of its retaliatory actions," the White House said.

🏛️ Also, The White House has announced that President Trump is open to negotiating a trade deal with China.

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🥇 "Being ahead has always been my game. Here's my new challenge with Binance" — Cristiano Ronaldo.

🟠 Binance X has advertised Ronaldo, who has 115 million followers on Twitter.

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📦 Trump secretly discussed firing Fed Chairman Powell — WSJ.

🍿 Trump spoke with former Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh about firing Powell early and appointing Warsh as his replacement. Warsh advised Trump not to fire Powell and not to interfere until the Fed chairman's term was up.

⏳ Jerome Powell's term as Chairman of the Federal Reserve (Fed) ends on May 15, 2026. He was appointed to his first term on February 5, 2018, and was re-confirmed for a second four-year term by President Joe Biden on May 23, 2022.

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🎤Microsoft founder Bill Gates:

"AI (AI) will be able to perform at the same level as humans or even better than them in healthcare and education in the next 10 years," he says.

Gates believes:

- AI teachers - provide education with an individual approach to each student.

They determine and adapt to each person's level of acceptance and learning style.

- AI doctors — working with big data, identify disease early and offer treatment quickly and accurately.

- Most importantly: these technologies make health and education opportunities easier and cheaper, especially in poor countries.

But this positive change can also bring with it a world of questions, including:

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Can artificial intelligence really replace teachers and doctors?

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How much can we rely on a system that lacks human emotion, empathy, and compassion?

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Or should this technology be just an aid, a burden-relief for people?

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If children are only taught through AI, what will be the impact on their social skills, educational attainment, and emotional development?

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How much trust do people have in medical diagnoses made using AI — especially when it's a matter of life and death?

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What if only the rich could use these technologies? Wouldn't the existing gap deepen?

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🟠About Bitcoin Maximalists

– Bitcoin maximalists are people who believe that Bitcoin is superior to all other cryptocurrencies and that it will remain the sole digital currency in the future. They emphasize Bitcoin's decentralized nature, limited supply of 21 million, anonymity, and the ability to transact without third parties. They often view other cryptocurrencies (altcoins) as useless or unnecessary.

💪Maximalists believe that Bitcoin is the most secure, reliable, and store of value, and that other cryptocurrencies do not meet Bitcoin's ideals. While this view is sometimes criticized as blind faith, they play a significant role in Bitcoin's growth and community support. Prominent Bitcoin maximalists may be prominent figures in the crypto community, but they are usually distinguished by their individual opinions and are not affiliated with any particular organization.

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🗣️ Elon Musk has been quiet about cryptocurrencies for a long time.

🕑 But if beautiful girls write to you about cryptocurrencies, block them immediately.

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🗣️ US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant addressed the nation via his Twitter account.

America has treated me very well, and I want to share the lessons I have learned with others.

Through financial literacy, you can build economic security and peace of mind while working towards your long-term goals.

The sooner you start thinking about making smart financial decisions, the easier it will be to accumulate wealth.

Saving is a lifelong process that allows you to retire, provide for your family, save for education, or create a reserve for unexpected expenses.

Everyone should focus on financial literacy. Making good financial decisions ensures economic security. The small choices you make now can pay off big in the future.

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🇺🇸 "This is Biden's stock market, not Trump's, I just started on January 20th" — D. Trump.

🗿 Continued: Tariffs will soon work, companies will return to the US. There will be an economic recovery, but it will take time to correct Biden's poor performance. Market reaction is not dependent on tariffs. Be patient!

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