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Bitcoin RSI indicator drops into oversold territory, and the community has been discussing it quite actively these days. But I think many people might have misunderstood — oversold doesn’t necessarily mean a rebound signal. There’s an interesting psychological phenomenon involved here.
Technical indicators themselves are a classic example of self-fulfilling prophecy. RSI below 30 is defined as oversold, but because everyone knows this definition, when the indicator enters this range, some investors will expect a rebound and start buying, and then the rebound actually happens. But the reason fo

Recently, I came across a noteworthy market signal. Bank of America’s latest survey shows that bets on a decline in the dollar have reached their highest level in over a decade. What does this reflect?
Simply put, the market is collectively shorting the dollar. You can sense this from the performance of the DXY index; the relative weakness of the dollar has become a consensus expectation. This situation is actually quite uncommon, as the dollar, as the global reserve currency, is usually in high demand.
But now, it’s different. Changes in geopolitical policies, fluctuations in U.S. Treasury yi

Recently, I noticed a phenomenon where the size of major stablecoins is shrinking. Looking at the data, it seems that a lot of funds are flowing out of the crypto market, which could pose some risk to this wave of Bitcoin's rebound.
Previously, the stablecoin market was quite stable, but now it’s shrinking, indicating that some people are reducing their positions or withdrawing from the market. In this situation, the demand for BTC to USDT exchanges might increase, meaning some are cashing out. If this trend continues, it could put pressure on Bitcoin’s upward momentum.
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Based on K33's recent analysis, they point out that Bitcoin's current trend somewhat echoes the bottom of the 2022 bear market. At that time, many people thought it was the lowest point, and looking back now, there are indeed some similar signals. This is quite worth paying attention to for those trading BTC for USD.
From a technical perspective, Bitcoin's performance against the dollar seems to be repeating certain historical patterns. K33's view is that if this wave can truly stabilize like it did at the end of 2022, there could be a good rebound potential afterward. Of course, this is just

Seeing analysts get called out for their previous $10,000 Bitcoin prediction, and now recently changing their target downward to $28,000. This kind of frequent prediction revision, honestly, sounds a bit like nonsense.
But then again, making accurate predictions is really difficult. Currently, BTC is around $74K, so these adjustments are worth considering. Market volatility is so high, analysts changing their tune is normal; the key is whether their reasoning holds up.
Sometimes these large adjustments in forecasts are less about new market signals and more about correcting previous misjudgmen

I recently noticed an interesting phenomenon: Bitcoin surged to around $74,000 in a short period and was immediately hammered down, with many people rushing to cash out profits. This actually reflects a common psychological trap — the belief that once it reaches a certain round number, it’s time to sell.
Looking at the latest data, BTC is now hovering around 74.22K, down 0.18% in 24 hours. This rapid rise followed by a quick pullback is essentially a game between retail investors and institutions. Retail investors see the round number as a signal to lock in gains, but often this is actually th

I recently came across an interesting trend in financial innovation. A major cryptocurrency exchange has partnered with a traditional asset management giant like Franklin Templeton. The collaboration involves using tokenized money market funds as over-the-counter collateral. This combination is quite intriguing—on one side, a leading player in the crypto world, and on the other, an established Wall Street asset manager.
Speaking of which, Franklin Templeton manages a substantial amount of assets in traditional finance. Their move into the tokenized asset space indeed reflects a shift in attitu

Recently, I saw a disclosure statement from CoinDesk, an established crypto media outlet, and it made me think of some interesting things. They clearly stated their editorial policies and principles of independence, which are actually quite important within the industry. As an award-winning news organization, they have strict requirements for their journalists, including ensuring the integrity and impartiality of their reporting.
Interestingly, CoinDesk is owned by Bullish, which itself invests in digital asset companies. This means that CoinDesk’s employees, including journalists, may receive

Recently, I came across a pretty interesting cryptocurrency news topic—former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpelès proposed a bold idea on GitHub: to recover the stolen Bitcoin that has been locked for 12 years through a hard fork.
Simply put, that's the gist. Mt. Gox has been bankrupt for over a decade, but nearly 80k BTC (worth $5.2 billion at the time) still sit in a cold wallet, untouched. Karpelès believes this issue can't just be left alone, after all, these coins have clear ownership, unlike those stolen and lost in mixers.
His solution sounds a bit crazy: changing Bitcoin's consensus rules so tha

Recently, many beginners have been stuck by KYC when registering on exchanges, and actually, this question is asked quite often—what does KYC mean? Why does it have to be so complicated? Today, I’ll clarify this matter for everyone.
Simply put, KYC is the concept of "Know Your Customer," used by almost all legitimate exchanges and banks. It sounds like an invasion of privacy, but in reality, it’s necessary. Why? Because without this layer of verification, exchanges become hotbeds for money laundering and scams, which can seriously harm the entire market.
I’ve noticed many people don’t understa

Recently, an analyst mentioned that the recent surge in Bitcoin was mainly driven by short sellers covering their positions, rather than new funds entering the market. It seems that the market's rhythm of ups and downs has caused many traders to readjust their trading plans. Based on current market data, BTC has actually decreased by about 1.35% within 24 hours, with the price at around 71.7K. This suggests that the sustainability of the previous rebound may not be that strong, and we should remain cautious of subsequent volatility. However, from the perspective of short covering, it at least

Recently, I noticed an interesting phenomenon: Bitcoin didn't drop significantly under the pressure of Trump's new tariff policies, but instead stabilized around $71,600. This somewhat has a cipher-like implication—seems to suggest that the market's immunity to these news is getting stronger.
Even more interesting is that altcoins are leading the rebound; although the gains are modest, the direction is very clear. Bitcoin has fallen 1.63% in 24 hours, but the market's resilience is indeed improving. This cipher-like phenomenon is meaningful and may indicate that investors are beginning to diff

Recently, I noticed an interesting market phenomenon: the Japanese stock market has hit a record high of over 56,000 points, and this rally seems to be driving global asset prices higher as well. Bitcoin is also rising, currently fluctuating around $73,000, and gold is accelerating in its ascent, with safe-haven assets like Japanese gold moving in tandem.
It appears that when traditional financial market sentiment improves, crypto assets can also benefit. As a major global economy, Japan's stock market reaching new highs often signals a broader increase in risk appetite. In this rally, both Ja

Recently, I noticed an interesting phenomenon. Circle’s stock price has risen by over 20% again this week, and the logic behind it is actually worth thinking through.
The trigger was the sudden escalation of the Middle East situation. Airstrikes by Israel and the U.S. against Iran directly pushed up oil prices, with WTI crude oil rising by 7 to 8 percentage points in just a few days. This may look like a geopolitical event, but the knock-on effects on financial markets run very deep.
Analysts at Mizuho Bank in Japan picked up this logic: higher oil prices will reignite inflationary pressure, w

Recently, geopolitical tensions have eased significantly, and market sentiment has improved accordingly. I’ve noticed that the liquidity of stablecoins is expanding noticeably, which is usually a signal that funds are preparing to enter the market. Bitcoin’s price has also rebounded accordingly, currently hovering around $72k, with a 24-hour increase of over 1%.
The logic behind this rebound is actually quite clear. Once geopolitical uncertainties diminish, risk assets tend to recover. The expansion of the stablecoin market indicates that institutions and large investors are actively positioni

I just came across a pretty serious issue: blockchain investigator ZachXBT revealed that an internal employee at Axiom Exchange is suspected of abusing their privileges. Specifically, this high-level staff member used internal tools to illegally access sensitive user data, including wallet addresses, and then shared this information with a small team to track the trading activities of crypto KOLs.
According to ZachXBT's investigation, this guy even boasted in recordings that he could track any Axiom user’s information through referral codes, wallet addresses, or UIDs. Even more outrageous, the

I recently noticed that Bitcoin's price has been steadily above $70k. Currently, the latest data shows $72,890, but whether this level can hold seems to depend on the international situation.
In the past couple of days, there's been an interesting phenomenon: Bitcoin's short-term trend appears to be increasingly linked to geopolitical factors. Negotiations between Iran and the United States have surprisingly become an important variable influencing Bitcoin's price. As the market digests this information, emotional fluctuations have become more sensitive.
Honestly, many people may not realize t

Recently checked the market, and it's quite interesting. Bitcoin recently tested around $74,000 multiple times, and this week finally stabilized, with the latest price around $72,680, nearly a 9% weekly increase. But what attracts me more is the performance of altcoins, with high-risk cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Solana surging more aggressively. ETH's weekly gain is close to 9%, SOL has risen nearly 5%, and Dogecoin has increased almost 2%, indicating that funds are rotating into higher-risk assets.
The underlying reason seems to be a easing of macroeconomic conditions. Oil prices have

Recently, the price of Middle Eastern oil has broken through the $100 per barrel mark again, and this signal is actually worth paying attention to. Many people may not realize that there is a subtle connection between oil price fluctuations and the cryptocurrency market.
From a macro perspective, rising oil prices usually indicate increased global inflationary pressure. When oil prices continue to rise, central banks face greater policy pressures, which can affect liquidity expectations across the entire financial market. Bitcoin, as an inflation hedge asset, will be reevaluated in this enviro

Recently, I've been paying attention to the ecosystem of decentralized trading platforms and noticed an interesting phenomenon—more and more people are using exchanges that don't require identity verification.
In simple terms, these are platforms where you can directly trade cryptocurrencies without submitting ID or address proof. Uniswap and PancakeSwap are typical examples. Uniswap was particularly large at the time, reaching 12 million monthly active users in August 2024, accounting for 60% of the market share. PancakeSwap, while smaller, still has nearly 2 million independent users.
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