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Gold is slightly declining, but it seems to be related to recent geopolitical developments. Physical gold has fallen to around $4,835 per ounce. Last week, there were positive signals between the U.S. and Iran, so there was hope that tensions in the Strait of Hormuz might ease. As a result, crude oil prices also dropped, and inflation concerns eased. With that trend, gold appears to be entering a correction phase. From a technical perspective, there may also be short-term profit-taking selling. However, future movements in gold will likely be heavily influenced by how these geopolitical negoti

Citigroup's stock price is attracting attention in the banking sector. Bank of America released a report last week, positioning Citigroup as the top priority among major bank stocks and raising its target stock price to $150. This is quite a significant move.
The key points are that Citigroup's risk-return profile is attractive, and that as the ROTCE gap narrows over the next 12 to 24 months, the stock price could be revalued from its current 1.2x to 1.5x PBR. The reforms being pushed forward by CEO Jane Fraser and the strengthening of competitive advantages across five business segments are l

At that time, I realized the market was overlooking something important. While the stock market has recovered quickly from the war shock, the bond market is still hesitating. The reasons behind this phenomenon are actually quite interesting.
The S&P500 rose by 9.8% over those 10 business days, recording its strongest gain since the pandemic era. Meanwhile, as for the yield on U.S. bonds—after the outbreak of the war, it had only bounced back by a small fraction of the initial rise. Why did the reaction differ so much?
The root cause was a bias in pre-war pricing. At the time, the market was va

The developments in lending protocols on Solana are becoming quite interesting. News has come that Jupiter has officially concluded the beta testing of Jupiter Lend. Although the announcement was made in mid-February, the growth rate of this platform is truly noteworthy.
Even at the beta stage, attracting 83,000 users is a significant achievement. According to reports from BlockBeats, they have completed seven audits and one formal verification, with a non-performing loan rate of zero, moving toward full deployment. This demonstrates a thorough focus on security.
Jupiter reportedly launched a

Regarding how to create a meme coin, I think there are surprisingly many people who are actually considering trying it out. Since the process is relatively simple, understanding the key points can help reduce mistakes.
First and foremost, it’s important to clarify why you want to create a meme coin. Do you want to purely have fun, build a community, or play around as a joke? If this purpose becomes unclear, things can become inconsistent later on. The same applies to the theme—choosing a dog motif like Doge or adding humorous elements can make marketing easier down the line.
Choosing the block

Recently, I noticed that the volatility in the stock market has become more prominent. Hearing that the VIX index has reached its highest level in a year, I find this to be a quite interesting development.
When the stock market is fluctuating, it indicates that investors are becoming nervous about risk assets. During such times, attention is focused on how cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin respond. In environments where the VIX index rises, a flight to safe assets usually occurs, but recent movements suggest that this hasn't necessarily led to selling pressure on cryptocurrencies.
Actually, this h

Bitcoin is showing resilience even as the fear index rises. Despite strong employment data, the market is surprisingly holding up. Looking at recent movements, it doesn't seem like a mere temporary rally; it feels like there is some persistent buying demand.
The macro environment is complex, but Bitcoin may be becoming less influenced by external factors. Including governance tokens of DeFi protocols, a new perception of value is spreading across digital assets. It’s still difficult to determine whether this is a sign of a changing market sentiment or just a rebound, but it’s worth paying clos

Looking at Bitcoin hovering around $73,000, it seems that the recent upward trend has temporarily stalled. After last week's breakout, the overall market appears to be in a wait-and-see mode.
The freezing index is also rising, which might indicate that investors are taking some time to reorganize their positions. During such periods, short-term price movements tend to slow down, but this can also serve as a preparation phase for the next move. I think it's worth paying close attention to how things develop from here.

Bitcoin is hovering around $73,700, but looking at the price movements over the past few days, it's quite interesting. Personally, I feel that the altcoin market is showing more exciting activity than the main BTC market.
When I look at the exchange charts, it seems like the entire altcoin sector is gradually gaining more presence. There are signs that funds are starting to flow from the BTC-led market into altcoins. Especially during times like this, I think it's important not just to track the BTC price but also to be aware of the overall trend of altcoins.
If you're building positions on ex

As Bitcoin trades in the $74,000 range, that major holder is showing its moves again. MicroStrategy Chairman Michael Saylor posted on X, “More oranges.” This is his signature signal, suggesting a potential increase in buying over the weekend.
What’s interesting is the company’s stock price action over the past week. Common stock fell 6% and closed below $150. And with preferred shares also continuing to trade below par value, it means the funding route through the ATM program is getting narrower. In other words, the amount of Bitcoin they bought this time is likely to be less large than before

As Bitcoin continues to hold important support levels in the Asian markets, investor sentiment remains extremely pessimistic. The current sentiment index has reached a level of 17/100, indicating "extreme fear," and among market participants, there is a growing consensus that the October highs marked the peak of the bull market.
BTC is currently trading around $74,280, while ETH is trading near $2,330. While stocks and precious metals are rebounding, the overall cryptocurrency market shows relative weakness, highlighting the divergence and market uncertainty. Some analysts warn that despite th

Bitcoin is dropping significantly again. It has recovered to around $74,000, but looking at recent price movements, there’s a sense of a sharp decline similar to when FTX collapsed. That time, it dropped rapidly, and this time, the decline seems to be comparable in magnitude.
Honestly, many people probably thought it was too early for such a situation to occur. But from a business perspective, these kinds of correction phases are also part of the market. When looking at the charts, it might be necessary to keep in mind the possibility of falling below $60,000.
For now, it’s still unclear how f

There’s a buzz about a solo miner who hit a jackpot worth over 2 million yen with just $75 in rental hash power.
This really happened. An individual miner rented mining capacity of 1 petahash per second through CKPool and validated block 938,092. As a result, they received the full reward of 3.125 BTC. At current BTC prices, that’s worth over $200k. The investment was only $75. In other words, a 2,600 times return.
This is almost like winning the lottery. The probability is comparable to searching for a specific grain of sand on the beach, yet it actually happened. However, such jackpot-like e

Ethereum is attracting attention in Monday's market. After several months of severe decline, signs of recovery are gradually appearing, with ETH rising nearly 10% in 24 hours and regaining the $2,200 level. Outperforming Bitcoin's price movements, there are also signs of a positive shift in the altcoin market.
The background is that the US spot physical ETF recorded its strongest weekly inflow since mid-January last week, indicating renewed interest from institutional investors. Additionally, major companies emphasizing ETH holdings have been buying approximately 122,000 ETH over the past two

Ray Dalio's statement that Bitcoin is "a trivial story" has sparked backlash from the cryptocurrency community.
While Dalio, a well-known investor, certainly draws attention with his remarks, looking at recent reactions from Bitcoin bulls shows that his critique does not necessarily represent the overall market sentiment.
In fact, the view of Bitcoin as a store of value similar to a gold coin is no longer an outdated debate; rather, it continues to evolve. The roles of Bitcoin—such as institutional investment, use as a payment method, and as an inflation hedge—are becoming more multifaceted. D

Insider trading cases in prediction markets are making headlines. Regarding the incident involving Kalshi, it seems that MrBeast's editor was trading based on the content of the show. A $4,000 trade isn't that large, but if these kinds of cases accumulate, it could impact the market's credibility.
It appears the CFTC is also taking action, and regulatory authorities are positioning insider trading in prediction markets as a "frontline defense." According to Kalshi's investigation, a dozen or so out of 200 cases were suspected of insider trading, which is quite significant. As these insider tra

When I woke up this morning, the cryptocurrency market had dropped significantly. Looking at today's market, the overall market cap has decreased by a few percent. Trading volume has surged, indicating widespread panic selling. The fear index is also relatively low, showing that market sentiment is cooling off.
Exploring the cause of the decline, it seems to be influenced by political uncertainty. Concerns about tariffs are emerging, and there is increasing caution about potential ripple effects on the entire economy. Cryptocurrency markets are particularly sensitive to such anxieties, which m

SOL, the current movement is quite interesting. The support zone around $84 is surprisingly strong. Even after the recent market correction, buyers are firmly supporting the lower $80s. Looking at the chart, you can see that this area is an important support zone.
In such situations, I think it's good to aim for entry points around $83–84. This setup expects a rebound from local demand. The risk-to-reward ratio is also quite favorable. The target is $88, and it might even be worth looking at $92. Placing a stop-loss below $80.50 should be sufficient for risk management.
This is a viable situat

I’ve heard that recently, the number of DeFi scam victims is rapidly increasing. In fact, this has become a pretty serious issue, and many users have their wallets emptied before they even realize it.
The mechanism behind DeFi scams is surprisingly simple. The scammers approach people through social media or messaging apps, offering things like “a chance to make money.” They especially target crypto beginners. The less knowledge someone has, the easier it is for them to believe when complicated industry jargon is thrown at them.
In reality, DeFi scams generally progress in three stages. First,

Recently, I've been receiving many questions about cryptocurrency burn, so I want to clarify it here. Since the Ethereum London Hard Fork, this topic has been spreading rapidly.
First, the basics. Coin burning essentially means sending tokens to an inaccessible wallet address (also called a burn address) to permanently remove them from circulation. This reduces the supply, which theoretically increases scarcity. However, an important point is that burning cryptocurrency does not necessarily lead to a price increase. Many people believe that it has little to no practical effect.
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