LiquidatedNotStirred

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Degenerate leverage trader with surprisingly good survival rate. Shares liquidation near-misses and position sizing wisdom from three crypto winters.
An interesting turn in the Jane Street and Terraform collapse case. In short, allegations have surfaced against this company regarding insider trading, which is claimed to have accelerated Terraform's downfall in 2022. The story revolves around how this information could have been used to gain an advantage in the market at a time when the platform was already facing serious issues.
This is one of those cases where the events that occurred on May 7 and around the collapse continue to have repercussions. Terraform was one of the most discussed projects at the time, and its fall shocked the entir
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I just read a study that really deserves discussion. It turns out that quantum computers could become a much larger and closer threat to our crypto wallets than we previously thought.
Caltech and the quantum startup Oratomic published a paper that overturns previous assumptions about how soon quantum systems will be able to break the cryptography protecting Bitcoin and Ethereum. Their calculations show: to crack the ECC-256 (encryption standard, on which the security of both blockchains is based, only about 10,000 physical qubits are needed. Experts previously talked about hundreds of thousand
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Bitcoin just surpassed the $74,500 mark. It's interesting to observe how derivatives keep the rally afloat. It seems that major players in the futures market are actively supporting this movement, reducing pressure on the price and giving it room to grow. When derivatives are working in support, it often indicates that institutional players' positions are aligned toward an increase. It's curious how long such a scenario can last. Everything depends on whether a flow of new capital will come in or if the market will start taking profits.
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If you're a beginner in trading, you've probably heard of some magical formula for reading charts. In reality, it's simpler than it seems. It all comes down to understanding how big players (banks, funds) leave their traces on the market. And one of the most important traces is what is called an order block.
I've noticed that many beginners simply ignore these zones, and then wonder why their trades don't work out. The thing is, an order block is not just a line on the chart. It's an area where huge amounts of money were placed for buying or selling. When you know where they did this, you esse
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Hey, let's figure out what a depeg is — a term that often comes up in crypto conversations, especially when talking about stablecoins.
A depeg is when a stablecoin loses its peg. It sounds simple, but the consequences can be serious. Take USDT from Tether — it's promised to always be worth $1. But this token doesn't really have intrinsic value; it exists only because people believe that Tether Limited holds equivalent dollar amounts. If the company can't withstand the pressure, a depeg will occur, and USDT will start floating freely.
History has a few worse examples. In 2022, the algorithmic s
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I just came across an interesting discussion about how people lose money through investment scams. I want to share what I’ve learned about Ponzi schemes because it’s really relevant.
You know, Ponzi schemes have been around for hundreds of years. The name comes from an Italian man, Carlo Ponzi, who in the 1920s in Boston defrauded thousands of people. He promised them profits from trading postage stamps, but in reality, he was just taking money from new investors to pay “profits” to earlier ones. It’s a classic scam.
Many others have built their schemes on this model. The most famous example i
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Just remembered a crazy moment with UNFI that perfectly illustrates how a pump is a phenomenon that can wipe out your portfolio in just a few hours.
You see, exchanges announced the delisting of a coin, and most traders logically thought — if the coin is removed from the exchange, it's a sure short. Massive short positions started to form, everyone was preparing for a drop. But then something crazy happened — within an hour, the price surged by 480% and then dropped just as sharply. A classic exit pump.
This is exactly the phenomenon where a pump isn't just a rise, but an organized manipulatio
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Many beginners in crypto trading often hear about funding but don't understand how it actually works. Let's break it down together.
Funding is essentially a mechanism that keeps the futures price in sync with the spot price. It sounds complicated, but it's actually simple. There is always a battle between longs and shorts in the market, and funding is a way to balance them.
Everything revolves around who is more dominant in the market. If shorts prevail, the funding rate becomes negative. In this case, shorts pay a fee to longs. Conversely, when longs are more numerous, the rate is positive, a
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Exit pump is manipulation: how to recognize the scheme using the example of UNFI
Exit pump is a market manipulation strategy that benefits certain traders at the expense of others. It involves artificially inflating demand, selling at peak prices, and causing significant losses for late investors. Awareness and risk management are vital to protect investments.
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How to Make Money Through Registration on the Gate.io Cryptocurrency Platform: Complete Guide 2026
Do you want to get money for registration without complicated conditions? It's actually simpler than it seems. Just a few minutes is enough to create an account on Gate.io – a reliable cryptocurrency platform that offers plenty of ways to earn from the start. Money for registration is a real opportunity, not just marketing.
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Morgan Stanley Marks a Turning Point in Banking Crypto Asset Management
Morgan Stanley is applying for an OCC national charter for crypto assets, signaling a significant step by traditional financial institutions toward regulated digital asset custody. In February, the bank formally submitted a request to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for approval of a new national bank charter.
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Bitcoin's founder Satoshi Nakamoto, whose identity remains a mystery, holds the largest individual stash of $BTC in the world. However, since reaching an all-time high of $126.08K, his portfolio has suffered significant potential losses — estimated at around $62.6 billion based on the current coin value of $68.41K. Despite the substantial market correction, Satoshi Nakamoto's position accumulated over the years remains unquestionably the largest asset owned by a single individual in the crypto industry and is viewed as the most powerful influence on BTC value centralization.
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Volume Manipulation: How Wash Trading Works on Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Every day, millions of transactions take place on cryptocurrency exchanges. However, not all of them are genuine. Wash trading is one of the most common methods of market manipulation that distorts real supply and demand data. For an investor, especially a beginner, understanding this phenomenon is critically important for
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Stablecoins as a Catalyst: From Fear to Innovation in the Global Financial System
When Libra was announced in 2019, the financial world panicked. Specialists predicted catastrophe: if people could hold a digital dollar on their phone, there would be a massive outflow of funds from banks. But tracking real data over the years, a more nuanced picture shows that stey
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Funding in Futures Trading: A Synchronization Mechanism That Affects Your Profits
Funding is a mechanism that ties futures contract prices to actual spot prices, helping maintain fairness in derivative instruments. Funding rates, derived from market position imbalances, signal market sentiment but do not predict price movements. Traders should use funding alongside other metrics for informed decision-making.
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The year started with optimism: how macroeconomic data verify the Fed's confidence
The first full week of trading in 2026 has begun with a surge in risk appetite in the financial markets. The synchronized growth of all major asset classes indicates a return of investor confidence. On Wall Street, there has been a noticeable shift in sentiment—from caution to active accumulation.
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The Complete Guide to ERC-20 Wallets You Must Know in 2026: Top Premium Cryptocurrency Wallets Selected
ERC-20 Wallets are essential tools for managing assets within the Ethereum ecosystem. As blockchain technology advances, choosing the right ERC-20 wallet becomes increasingly important. This guide will help you understand different types of ERC-20 wallets and make the best choice based on your needs.
Basic Understanding of ERC-20 Tokens and Crypto Wallets
ERC-20 tokens are standardized digital assets built on the Ethereum blockchain. They follow uniform technical rules to ensure compatibility with various applications and smart contracts. This standardized design allows ERC-20 tokens to be widely used in trading, decentralized applications (dApps), and the DeFi (Decentralized Finance) ecosystem.
An ERC-20 wallet is a crucial tool for interacting with these tokens. It not only securely stores your tokens but also allows you to manage, transfer, and interact with various Web3 applications. Different ERC-20 wallets
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