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Oh man, have you ever stopped to think about who the real top traders in the world are? I was reading about some legendary traders’ stories, and it’s just... incredibly impressive.
There’s this Japanese guy, Takashi Kotegawa, who started with $13,000 and turned it into $153 million in 8 years. Not bad, right? The guy traded from his bedroom, with nothing special, just pure strategy and discipline.
Then there’s George Soros, the one who broke the British bank? Yeah, he made $1 billion in a single day trade. One day. More than most people earn in their entire lives.
Jim Simons is on a different

I always wonder how much money exists in the world, and the answer is much more complex than it seems at first glance.
It all depends on how you define "money." If we only consider cash and coins in circulation, we're talking about around $40 trillion. But that's just the tip of the iceberg.
When you include checking deposits and easily accessible bank accounts, the number rises to about $80 trillion. And then it gets interesting. If you add savings deposits and other liquid financial assets, we reach $100 to $130 trillion.
But here’s the crucial point: if you really want to understand how muc

Earning passive income with cryptocurrencies is truly possible, and those in the DeFi universe know this well. Recently, I’ve been receiving many questions about how to get started with liquidity pools, so I decided to share my experience and everything I’ve learned along the way.
It all started when I decided to invest one thousand dollars in a TON/USDT pool on StoneFi a few months ago. It seemed complicated at first, but the concept is actually quite simple: you deposit two tokens in equal proportions into a liquidity pool, and every time someone makes a swap using that pool, you earn a port

Do you have that feeling that Bitcoin is too expensive and you'll never be able to invest? I've been there too. But let me tell you: it's entirely possible to start making money with cryptocurrencies even with a small amount of capital. The main difference between the traditional market and crypto is exactly that — here, you don't need to be rich to get started.
First of all, there are some points you really need to understand. First: volatility is the name of the game. The value of cryptocurrencies rises and falls quickly, very quickly. So never, ever invest money you can't afford to lose. Th

Have you ever stopped to think about how Elon Musk's cryptocurrencies have really shaped the market in recent years? I mean, it's impressive how a single tweet of his can move billions in market capitalization.
The guy has an influence that few can match in the crypto space. And it's no coincidence. He's not just a passive investor — Musk has actually invested in three specific assets that clearly show his strategic vision.
It starts with Bitcoin. Back in 2021, Tesla invested $1.5 billion in BTC, which was a huge move. We see that he views Bitcoin as a store of value, like digital gold. He eve

Do you know that candle pattern you rarely see on charts but when it appears, it changes everything? Well, Marubozu is exactly like that. It took me some time to understand its importance because it’s much less discussed than other patterns, but once you start identifying it properly, it opens up a world of opportunities.
The name comes from Japanese and means something like "shaved head" – it makes sense when you see the formation. Unlike normal candles that have those wicks (or shadows) at the ends, Marubozu is just a pure rectangular block, with nothing sticking out up or down. Seems simple

I’ve been trading for a few years and I see a lot of people coming into the crypto market without really understanding how profit and loss work. The crowd comes from traditional finance thinking it’s all the same, but there are some peculiarities. Let me break it down for you.
PnL basically measures how much your position gained or lost over a period. It sounds simple, but there are several important details. When you understand the fundamentals of PnL and crypto investing, you can make much better decisions.
There are some terms you need to master. MTM (mark-to-market) is when you evaluate yo

Have you ever stopped to think about the story of Paul Le Roux? It's one of those trajectories that seems straight out of a crime movie, but it actually happened.
He started as a talented programmer born in Zimbabwe in 1972. He dropped out of college and created encryption software called E4M, which literally means Encryption for the Masses. His work was so good that even the U.S. Navy used it. Imagine that—a guy who could have had a smooth and respected career in technology.
But then Paul Le Roux's story takes a completely different turn. In the early 2000s, he began to get involved with orga

Have you ever stopped to think about the most bizarre case that has ever happened in the crypto world? I'm talking about Gerald Cotten and the disappearance of $250 millions from QuadrigaCX, Canada's largest cryptocurrency exchange.
The guy died in 2018 under very suspicious circumstances, and after the dust settled, it was discovered that he was literally the only one with access to the cold wallets holding all the customers' funds. Many people still believe he faked his death to disappear with the money, you know?
But the craziest part is when you look into Gerald Cotten's background. It wa

I saw that the largest long ETH trader on Hyperliquid is doubling down now. When ETH dropped to $1,950, this guy added another 5,000 ETH to his position. Now he's holding a total of 105,000 ETH, which is basically $205 million in exposure.
His average entry price was between $2,029 and $2.06k. With ETH oscillating around $2,060 now, he's sitting on an unrealized loss of about $10 million. I mean, this is the kind of move you see when someone truly believes it will recover. Either they have too much confidence or they know something we don't.

Gold is on the rise and has already surpassed $4,650, and honestly, it's no coincidence. With the tariffs that Trump has been announcing for European countries, investors are all rushing into safe assets. This is what xau means — basically, the trading symbol for gold in US dollars, XAU/USD.
I saw that the metal is almost hitting new all-time highs. The reason is simple: when there is geopolitical tension and a looming trade war, gold becomes everyone's safe haven. Central banks are also adding gold to their reserves — in 2022, they bought over 1,100 tons, the largest volume on record.
What’s

Have you ever stopped to think about why Recife is nicknamed the Veneza Brasileira? It’s no coincidence. The Pernambuco capital is cut through by rivers and canals that create a landscape quite different from other Brazilian cities. The Capibaribe and Beberibe are the main ones, connected by historic bridges that resemble Italy quite a bit, but with that colonial touch that only Recife has.
The interesting thing is that this water infrastructure isn’t just for postcards. It truly influences everything: from how people get around the city to how money circulates there. Tourism, commerce, urban

Did anyone else get confused about the date of Easter 2026? Like, it changes every year and nobody really knows when it’s actually going to be. So I found out that it’s actually April 5th, but only the Sunday is when we celebrate with those chocolate eggs and family lunch. The Holy Friday coming before (3rd of April) is the real holiday, Easter 2026 itself doesn’t count as a national holiday, just Friday.
But then the question is: why does it change every single year? I found it interesting that it’s not random. The date depends on the Church calendar, following the full moon and stuff. Basica

Do you know when you start messing with crypto and suddenly wonder: what exactly is a wallet address? Well, it's literally your "Social Security Number" in the blockchain world. Without it, it would be impossible to receive or send coins.
Basically, a wallet address is a unique string of characters that functions as an identifier. Think of it like an email, but for cryptocurrencies. You share it with someone, and that person can send funds to you without compromising your security. The interesting thing is that each crypto has its own format.
Take Bitcoin, for example: addresses are between 26

Have you ever stopped to think about the difference between being a hodler and a trader? Because I think many people confuse these two approaches in the crypto market.
Well, the story of the term hodler is quite interesting. Back in 2013, someone made a typo in a forum and wrote HODL instead of HOLD (to hold). But instead of disappearing, that typo became almost a philosophy of life in the cryptocurrency world. It became synonymous with a mindset.
Being a hodler basically means holding your tokens long-term, without selling every time the market goes up or down. It’s the kind of person who bel

I've always felt that many people tend to confuse a few chart patterns when learning technical analysis, especially wedges and triangles. Today, I want to share my understanding of the formato de cunha. This pattern is actually quite interesting, but you need to be especially careful when using it.
First, let's talk about the core characteristics of the formato de cunha. This pattern typically serves as a short- to medium-term trend signal, making it particularly suitable for short-term trading. The key is that the upper and lower boundary lines must clearly converge. If the pattern is too loo

Do you know the story of the Bitcoin pizza? You know, the one about the guy who spent 10,000 BTC on two Papa John's pizzas and would now be a billionaire? Well, there's much more behind that.
Laszlo Hanyecz is much more than the pizza meme. This guy was a real pioneer in the early days of Bitcoin, and we kind of forgot to talk about that.
It all started in April 2010, just a few days after Hanyecz joined Bitcointalk. He created the first MacOS client for Bitcoin Core, when Satoshi had only coded everything for Windows and Linux. This opened the door for anyone with a Mac to mine and use Bitcoi

Have you ever stopped to observe that candle pattern that rarely appears on charts but, when it does, seems to tell a very clear story about the market? I’m talking about the Marubozu, a less common pattern among crypto traders that deserves much more attention than it gets.
The name comes from Japanese and literally means "shaved head" – it makes sense when you see the formation. Unlike other candles that have small wicks (called tails or shadows), the Marubozu is a clean rectangular block, with nothing sticking out from the top or bottom. This happens because the candle opens at one end and

Something interesting is happening behind the scenes of BRICS. China is engaging in well-structured strategic conversations with India as it prepares to assume the bloc's presidency in 2026. Recent reports indicate that this demonstrates Beijing's emphasis on active participation from India in this arrangement.
The timing is quite significant. BRICS has grown substantially in recent times, now with 11 full members and an additional 10 countries as partners. That’s no small feat – the bloc is gaining increasing relevance on the international stage. And India taking the lead in 2026 is no coinci

I'm seeing a lot of people ignoring KDJ because they think it's a weak indicator. But in reality, those who know how to use this tool can read the market much better.
Basically, KDJ works with three lines: J is the most volatile and sensitive, K is in the middle, and D is the most stable and reliable. The indicator measures the relationship between the high, low, and closing prices, combining momentum concepts with moving averages. That's why it works so well for short- and medium-term analysis, especially in stocks and futures.
People think that KDJ is only useful for daily charts, but that's