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Bitcoin's $108k: Don't Buy the Hype Until You See These 3 ETF Flow Numbers

Bitcoin's $108k: Don't Buy the Hype Until You See These 3 ETF Flow Numbers

Bitcoin brushing against $108,000? Hold your horses. Sure, the bull run headlines are all horrible roaring “bull run”, but hold on a second, let’s pump the brakes and add some realism back into this crypto party. A 3% market surge overall? Okay. Ethereum leading the charge at 3.1%? Interesting. But...

Bitcoin & Solana's $5K Breakout? Why SEA Will Lead the Charge

Bitcoin & Solana's $5K Breakout? Why SEA Will Lead the Charge

Let’s face it, crypto market is a casino roller coaster created by a hyperactive orangutan on LSD. We’ve experienced the best case scenario, worst case scenario, and every scenario in between. But beneath all this chaos is a palpable sense of something big happening, something really big, brewing. This, I...

XRP's Crash: Southeast Asia's Chance to Ditch Bitcoin's Shadow?

XRP's Crash: Southeast Asia's Chance to Ditch Bitcoin's Shadow?

XRP’s recent tumble isn’t just another bad day on the charts. This is both an opportunity and a wake-up call — particularly for Southeast Asia. Yes, XRP isn't dead. But its struggles, coupled with Bitcoin's reigning dominance, present a golden opportunity for the region to forge its own crypto destiny.Bitcoin's...

Powell's Tariffs & Crypto: Will Bitcoin Break Key Levels?

Powell's Tariffs & Crypto: Will Bitcoin Break Key Levels?

Bitcoin’s recent price action has been a volatile yo-yo, recently battling through the perfect storm of macroeconomic, tech, and geopolitics factors. Eleanor Brooks, a long-time blockchain researcher, reported that the cryptocurrency has had trouble getting over the $110,000 resistance level recently. This challenge has been compounded by increased tension in...

3 Reasons Ethereum's ETF Streak Signals More Than Just a Rally

3 Reasons Ethereum's ETF Streak Signals More Than Just a Rally

Yet the racket about the prospects of Ethereum’s recent ETF inflows is blinding. And of course, everyone is chattering about the price – will it be $3,000? 4K? – surfed on bullish flags and golden crosses. Considering just the price action misses most of the point—it’s like watching the Super...

5 Altcoins for 2025 Growth: Ignore the Hype, See the Data.

5 Altcoins for 2025 Growth: Ignore the Hype, See the Data.

While everyone else’s screaming about the latest craze in crypto. Lambos, yachts, early retirement… the promises are mesmerizing. Well, let me be the one to tell you to stop, drop, and roll. I’m Eleanor, and I’ve been cutting apart the blockchain for years now, teasing out signal from all that...

XRP's 'Extreme Greed' is Southeast Asia's Rocket Fuel!

XRP's 'Extreme Greed' is Southeast Asia's Rocket Fuel!

Let's be honest, the term "extreme greed" doesn't exactly conjure up images of altruism and community development. Sometimes, just sometimes, a little bit of 'extreme greed' is exactly what a region needs to ignite its economic engine. Right now, XRP's surge, fueled by speculation and maybe a little irrational exuberance,...

Bitcoin's $100K Return: Is This Time Really Different?

Bitcoin's $100K Return: Is This Time Really Different?

We've seen this movie before, haven't we? Bitcoin hits $100,000. The champagne corks pop. The "to the moon" crowd goes wild. But before you remortgage your house to buy the top, let's talk about deja vu and the illusion of permanence.$100K: New Floor Or Fool's Gold?Bitcoin’s retested the $100,000 mark,...

Bitcoin's $95K Hold: Is Institutional Faith Misplaced or Justified?

Bitcoin's $95K Hold: Is Institutional Faith Misplaced or Justified?

Bitcoin flirting with $95,000. It's exhilarating isn't it? We’re told it’s the smart money, the institutions, the big boys, finally legitimizing the digital gold rush. Before we pop the champagne, let's ask ourselves a hard question: Is this faith in Bitcoin, fueled by these institutional inflows, entirely justified, or are...

Trump's Fed Threat Sends Bitcoin to $88K: Safe Haven or Fool's Gold?

Trump's Fed Threat Sends Bitcoin to $88K: Safe Haven or Fool's Gold?

The headlines scream: Bitcoin soars to $88,000! Trump rattles the Fed! Safe haven! Before you sell your home and jump into the crypto deep end, hold on just a second. The label “safe haven” is sticking to Bitcoin like it’s 2017 again, but deserves a reality check. This last point...

Crypto Regulation: 6 Key Takeaways from the Senate Hearing

Crypto Regulation: 6 Key Takeaways from the Senate Hearing

The United States Senate recently convened a hearing on the growing universe of cryptocurrency. In doing so, they highlighted the desperate need for regulation in this emerging frontier. Here are some of the most important highlights that emerged through the conversations. They each noted the challenges, opportunities, and possible future...

Day Trade Crypto Like a Pro: ChatGPT & Grok AI Secrets

Day Trade Crypto Like a Pro: ChatGPT & Grok AI Secrets

The market of cryptocurrency day trading is a whirlwind, chaotic and always on the move. Quick reflexes, and even quicker algorithms. Thanks to new, advanced AI tools such as ChatGPT and Grok, traders are experiencing the most powerful insight and automation they’ve ever seen. Kwame Nkosi, a blockchain commentator, balances...

Senate Crypto Hearing: 3 Reasons Why the US is Losing the Blockchain Race

Senate Crypto Hearing: 3 Reasons Why the US is Losing the Blockchain Race

The recent Senate Banking Committee hearing on regulating the crypto space? If I’m being truthful, it was more like seeing a train wreck go down in slow motion. While senators debated the nuances of defining a digital asset – is it a security, a commodity, or something else entirely? –...

ChatGPT & Grok: Southeast Asia's Secret Weapon in Crypto Day Trading?

ChatGPT & Grok: Southeast Asia's Secret Weapon in Crypto Day Trading?

Forget about Wall Street, the exciting disruptor in crypto day trading is cooking up in the crowded streets of Southeast Asia. I'm not talking about hedge fund managers with Bloomberg terminals; I'm talking about the everyday person – the small business owner in Jakarta, the student in Kuala Lumpur, the...

Beyond Tether & USDC: The Stablecoin Innovation You're Ignoring

Beyond Tether & USDC: The Stablecoin Innovation You're Ignoring

You think you know stablecoins. Tether, USDC – the usual suspects. Big market caps, widespread adoption. Comforting, right? Wrong. As all eyes are on these titans, a more quiet revolution is in the making. Looking forward to seeing you there! This lack of attention is robbing you of big future...

Stablecoins' Dirty Secret: Why Your Crypto Dreams Are Built on Sand

Stablecoins' Dirty Secret: Why Your Crypto Dreams Are Built on Sand

The original and inarguable promise of crypto was decentralization and freedom. We lost sight of that dream and exchanged it for something else. A façade that appears solid even if it’s a digital optical illusion shimmering on top of a fintech swamp crater. I'm talking about stablecoins.Are Your "Safe" Coins...