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I recently observed a rather interesting market contradiction. Powell's speech at Harvard was originally intended to ease expectations of interest rate hikes, and the bond market did respond—10-year Treasury yields fell back from their highs to 4.35%, and the 2-year yields also dropped to 3.83%. The market's pricing of the probability of a rate hike in 2026 was also significantly lowered, from 25% down to 5%. It seems that the tension in the bond market has eased somewhat.
But there's a problem here. Stocks and cryptocurrencies both gave back their early gains. Bitcoin's price, although it ini

I just looked at XRP's price trend, and it's currently hovering around $1.34, but I feel this level is quite fragile. The price has been pushed down multiple times from 1.35-1.36, and each time it can't rebound, indicating that selling pressure is clearly stronger.
What's a bit strange is that traders' holdings are increasing, and the funding rate is also rising, suggesting that bullish sentiment is heating up. But the price just can't go up, and this kind of mismatch usually isn't a good sign. I noticed that after a surge in trading volume in the early session, there was no follow-up rally, w

Recently, I thought again about the person Guo Hongcai. His experience actually says quite a lot about some things in the crypto world.
To put it simply, Guo Hongcai was not, at the very beginning, one of those “chosen ones.” Born in 1983 in Shanxi’s Pingyao, he scored only 300 points on the college entrance exam in 2003. But this guy had an obsession—he stubbornly went north alone, rented a small room at Tsinghua’s Qinglan Courtyard, and started auditing classes. During that period, he kept thinking about how to make money, until he came into contact with Bitcoin in 2013.
Back then, Garage Co

Recently, I needed to temporarily verify some accounts with a phone number and discovered that SMS verification platforms are actually quite useful. I've run into quite a few issues before—some platforms simply don't receive messages, others have delays of half a day. After some trial and error, I’ve summarized a few reliable ones to share.
In simple terms, an SMS verification platform provides virtual numbers to receive verification codes, charging per use, with some also supporting monthly subscriptions. I mainly use them to test APIs and register on overseas websites, so I don't need to buy

A friend just asked me what the terms "bull" and "bear," "long" and "short" mean in the crypto world. So I decided to give a detailed explanation of these concepts, which I believe will be especially helpful for beginners.
Let's start with "long" and "buying long." "Long" means you are optimistic about the future price of a certain coin, expecting it to go up. "Buying long" is the most common spot market action—buy low and sell high to make a profit. For example, if a coin is currently $10 and you believe it has potential, you buy it. When the price rises to $15, you sell it, earning a $5 prof

Recently, I needed to register some overseas accounts for testing, and I found that the SMS verification platform is actually quite useful. Instead of buying new SIM cards, it's easier to use virtual numbers to temporarily receive verification codes.
After trying out quite a few platforms and learning from pitfalls, I’ve summarized five that are pretty good to share. SMS-Activate delivers verification codes within about 10 seconds most of the time, with full country coverage, making it especially suitable for cross-border testing. Super Cloud SMS’s US number segments are also quite fast, and C

Recently, I looked at on-chain data and found that SOL's holding structure is quietly changing. Addresses holding between 10,000 and 100k SOL have increased their share of the total supply from 21.9% to 22.2% over the past two weeks. It may not sound like much, but in reality, this corresponds to 1.71 million SOL, which is roughly equivalent to millions of Japanese Yen in value. This indicates that medium-sized holders are quietly accumulating.
Currently, SOL is trading a little above $83, and technically, it appears to be consolidating at the bottom range. Interestingly, the derivatives marke

Recently, I’ve been studying on-chain data analysis, and I found that this approach really helps a lot with making investment decisions. I’d like to share some of my thoughts—especially reliable on-chain query tools and analytical approaches.
First, let’s talk about why you should pay attention to on-chain data. Simply put, on-chain data is transaction information and block information stored on the blockchain. Since these records are immutable, they’re the most direct way to understand the market’s true situation. You can see all traces of transfers between wallets, token holdings, gas fees,

I just reviewed an in-depth analysis of the 2026 crypto market and found that many of the most promising cryptocurrencies are worth paying attention to.
Bitcoin is currently priced at $68.67K. Although there has been a correction over the past 24 hours, it remains the market’s safe haven in the long term. As digital gold, BTC continues to attract institutional investors thanks to its capped supply of 21 million coins and decentralized nature. Over 200k BTC are now held by ETFs, accounting for nearly 2.5% of circulating supply, reflecting increasing recognition of this asset class by traditiona

Recently, many people around me are still confused about cryptocurrencies, wanting to learn more but not knowing where to start. Instead of getting tangled up, it's better to thoroughly explain the basics of cryptocurrencies.
Simply put, cryptocurrencies are digital currencies protected by cryptography. The biggest difference is that they are not issued by governments but operate on a decentralized technology called blockchain. The advantage of this design is that there is no single control point, which disperses risk significantly.
Blockchain is the core of the entire system. Imagine it as a

I recently came across an interesting economic data point. Argentina's per capita GDP in the first quarter of 2025 surpassed $15,161, reaching a level not seen since 2004. Honestly, this figure reflects a significant recovery in Argentina's economy after years of hardship.
What’s even more noteworthy are the several factors driving this growth. First, the adjustment of economic policies—key measures like currency liberalization and deregulation—have directly unleashed market vitality. This isn’t just a numbers game; it signifies real changes in the economic structure.
However, there is an inte

Recently, I helped a friend test account verification, which reminded me of all the pitfalls I’ve encountered with various SMS verification platforms. I’ve dealt with issues like not receiving texts or delays of half a day. Later, I summarized a few decent free SMS verification platforms, and I want to share them today.
Honestly, sometimes I need a phone number temporarily to register for overseas websites or test APIs, and buying a new SIM card is too costly. SMS verification platforms provide virtual numbers to receive verification codes, charging per use or via monthly plans. Among the ones

I recently came across a pretty interesting discussion about Sun Yuchen—the 90s crypto-circuit legend. Honestly, this guy’s life story is truly wild. From a top student at Peking University to the founder of TRON, and now rumors say he’s going to become a crypto advisor to Donald Trump—every step keeps creating buzz.
First, let’s talk about his early days. At age 9, when he saw a report about a Go prodigy, he decided he had to learn Go too. A classic rebellious kid. He stayed in Wuhan for 3 years, realized it wasn’t his forte, then went back home and switched to studying the arts and humanitie

Recently, I’ve been paying attention to the most promising cryptocurrencies in 2026 and found that the landscape is much more interesting than I initially thought. From BTC’s status as digital gold to the innovations of various emerging public chains, each project has found its place within this ecosystem.
Speaking of the most promising cryptocurrencies, first up is BTC. Its current price is around $67,000, still plenty of room below the all-time high of $126,080. As the first cryptocurrency, BTC’s story has been ongoing since 2009—from just a few cents to now. The approval of spot ETFs has tr

Recently, I've seen many discussions about the wave of new ICO cryptocurrencies in 2025. Some projects are quite interesting. After checking around, I found that besides the familiar faces, there are indeed some new players making moves.
Leading the pack is Qubetics, a project claiming to have revolutionary ideas for solving real-world problems, and it’s the hottest topic in discussions about the best ICO cryptocurrencies. Then there are Immutable X, Terra Classic, SEI, and SUI, each making some noise in their respective fields. Celestia and Injective also occasionally appear in conversations.

I just saw an interesting on-chain activity. The long position holder who previously accumulated 105k ETH has added to their position again. This guy recently bought an additional 3,000 ETH at the $1,919 level. Now, the total long position across these two wallets is back to 60k ETH. Combined, they still hold that 105k ETH, which is roughly over $200 million at current prices. However, the unrealized losses are quite significant—one address entered at an average price of $2,048.9 and is now down about $6.36 million, while the other opened at $2,029.38 and is also nearly $4 million in the red.