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I noticed an interesting story that has resurfaced in the crypto community. The question of how many bitcoins Satoshi Nakamoto has is becoming more and more relevant as the BTC price grows. In fact, this isn’t just idle curiosity—it has to do with one of the largest cryptocurrency holdings in history.
Imagine this: the person who set all of this in motion mined approximately 1.096 million bitcoins between January and July 2009. Back then, the block reward was 50 BTC, and Satoshi appears to have been the most active miner in those early stages. What’s interesting is that there are theories—he c

I've noticed that many beginners get confused about how order execution works and lose money because of it. Let's clarify what a pending order is — it's a tool that triggers not immediately, but when a certain price level is reached. This is the foundation for any serious trader.
In general, a pending order is essentially two main types: stop and limit. Each works differently and for different scenarios. I constantly use them in my trading, and here’s what’s important to understand.
For example, a Buy Limit is when you want to buy below the current price. A typical situation: the price has fal

I just found out how much advertising on Times Square costs and I was totally blown away 😲 Turns out, a billboard there costs about $4 million a month! That's just crazy money, but here's the interesting part — brands are still willing to pay. I understand why: millions of tourists pass through there every day, the advertising runs 24/7, and the location itself is legendary. How much does advertising on Times Square cost — is a question that concerns any major company seeking maximum visibility. It's not just a place; it's a symbol of New York! When you see the figure of $4 million, it initia

I noticed that many beginners in crypto lose money simply because they don't understand basic trading strategies. Crypto trading is not just buy and forget; there are a whole bunch of approaches, each with its own logic and risks.
It all started back in 2009, when the first crypto transaction occurred between Satoshi Nakamoto and Hal Finney. And in 2010, the first exchange for trading Bitcoin was launched. Since then, centralized platforms with custodial wallets and KYC procedures appeared, as well as decentralized exchanges like Uniswap and PancakeSwap, where you can trade through self-manage

I've noticed that lately, there's increasing discussion in the crypto community about decentralized solutions for data storage and processing. This isn't just a trend; it's a real direction for the development of Web3 projects.
I looked at Filecoin — currently trading around $0.93 with a market cap of approximately $716 million. Interestingly, the idea is simple: people rent out unused disk space and receive FIL tokens. Essentially, it's an alternative to cloud storage services like Google Drive or Dropbox, but decentralized and without a single point of failure. Data is encrypted, and integri

Many crypto traders react to US economic data, but not everyone understands what exactly NFP is and why it is so important for our market. Let's figure it out.
NFP (Nonfarm Payrolls) is an indicator of the number of new jobs in the American economy, excluding the agricultural sector and government employees. It is released monthly and is considered one of the most significant economic indicators.
Why does the crypto community follow this? It's simple. When NFP data shows strong employment growth, it usually boosts confidence in the dollar and traditional assets. Investors become more optimisti

Cryptocurrency has long ceased to be just a trend — it’s a reality here to stay. If you’re wondering which crypto to invest in 2024, you’re not alone. The market is bursting with options, and it can be hard to figure out what really deserves your attention. I’ve gathered a few projects that seem to genuinely make a difference in the blockchain space. Let’s start with Bitcoin. It’s the OG of the crypto world, and honestly, its resilience is impressive. Over ten years on the market, and it still holds as the gold standard. The current price is around $74.86k, and many see it more as a store of v

Cryptocurrency arbitrage is often presented as a magic pill for earning money — supposedly, no analysis is needed, risks are minimal, and profits come instantly. But when it comes to practice, it turns out that not everyone can "spin" between exchanges as successfully as they claim. Let's figure out what is really happening here.
Essentially, it's just buying cryptocurrency at one price and immediately selling it at another, higher price. For example, bought ETH for 1500 on one platform, sold for 1600 on another — and that's profit. It sounds simple, but there are nuances. The main factor is s

I noticed that many beginners are interested in cryptocurrency arbitrage because it sounds like a cheat code: no analysis needed, you can start with any amount, and the profit is supposedly instant. But let’s figure out what it really is and why everyone talks about arbitrage, but only a few actually do it.
Arbitrage in simple words is when you buy an asset cheaper in one place and immediately sell it more expensive elsewhere. It sounds simple, but in reality, it’s more complicated. The essence is that the same cryptocurrency is traded at different prices on different platforms or trading pair

I just found out that Zak Folkman from WLFI presented a new forex trading platform at Consensus Hong Kong. Quite an interesting move, considering his connections and focus in this area. It seems they are trying to expand the range of financial instruments beyond crypto. I didn't quite expect to see such an announcement there, but if you think about it, Consensus is the perfect place for such announcements. I'm curious how this will differ from existing solutions and what features they plan to offer. Has anyone else been following this?

If you follow the crypto market, you've probably noticed how much attention is paid to forecasts for 2026. And indeed, there are several key factors that will determine the movement of Bitcoin and the entire crypto sector.
You know, I've been monitoring how events in the crypto industry are covered for a long time, and here's what’s important to understand. CoinDesk is a serious media outlet that sets the standard in journalism. They don't just report news; they adhere to strict editorial standards. This is a significant factor when choosing which sources of information to consider reliable.
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I noticed an interesting analysis from JPMorgan that many investors are overestimating. The essence is that Bitcoin's volatility has been lower than gold's over the long term. Sounds strange? Actually, it makes sense when looking at data from the past few years.
Usually, everyone says that crypto is the Wild West with crazy price swings. But JPMorgan points out that Bitcoin as an asset is becoming increasingly stable as its market capitalization and institutional interest grow. Gold, on the other hand, is traditionally considered a conservative hedge for a portfolio, but its volatility is actu

I just noticed an interesting calculation from the head of BlackRock for its Asia division. Пич from the iShares division presented quite impressive math during one of the panel discussions.
The gist is this: if you take a conservative 1% allocation of crypto assets in standard portfolios across Asia, it could unlock an inflow of roughly $2 trillion. That sounds wild, but the numbers are real. The region has about $108 trillion in family wealth, and even 1% of that is nearly $2 trillion in inflows into the market. For context, that’s about 60% of the current crypto market volume.
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Bitcoin's upward movement didn't last until Monday. I noticed that BTC dropped about 1% and is trading around 74,000, reversing most of its Sunday rally. It seems the market has digested the news about the conflict between the US and Iran, and all cryptocurrencies are heading down along with Bitcoin.
The main reason is clear — oil has surged sharply by 6%, global stock indices are falling, and this puts pressure on all risk assets. Ether fell by 2.5% to 2.32K, Solana lost nearly 3% and is trading around $83, XRP decreased to 1.36. Over the week, Solana dropped by 8%, the biggest decline among

It's interesting to observe how Bitcoin ETFs continue to hold their positions despite falling prices. On the surface, it appears to be resilience, but if you look deeper, it's a completely different picture. It's clear that behind this stability is the work of market makers and major players who support liquidity and trading volumes. They act as market makers in the market—ensuring stability—but that doesn't mean the fundamental situation is as strong as it seems at first glance. It turns out that although ETFs are holding, the actual capital flows tell a completely different story. Paying att

I noticed that Bitcoin continues to decline after failing to hold the 74,000 level. It is currently trading around 74.6K with a slight gain for the day, but the overall downward pressure remains. Interestingly, derivatives data shows quite cautious trader positions — it seems people are not rushing into aggressive bets either up or down. This may be a reaction to the uncertainty surrounding dollar inflation and its impact on monetary policy. When the dollar is under pressure, it usually supports crypto, but here there is a kind of balance of fear. It looks like the market is waiting for a clea

That's a move! Anthony Pompliano, through ProCap Financial, bought 450 bitcoins at once. Plus, they are also increasing their share buybacks. It seems the guys seriously believe in crypto and are ready to invest big. Such moves by major investors usually signal that they see potential at the bottom or believe in an upcoming rise. I wonder how many more bitcoins institutional players will buy in this cycle? 🤔

Let's be honest — sometimes you want to peek at someone's Instagram story without showing up in the viewers list. I thought it was impossible for a long time until I found a few working methods.
The simplest option is to use online story viewer tools. You go to a special website, enter the person's username, and you can view their public stories without logging into your account. The logic is simple: if you're not authorized, the system doesn't know who you are and doesn't add you to the list. However, this only works with public profiles. Some of these services also allow you to download cont

Finally, it happened! Mikey Williams officially joined the Converge FiberXers, and this is huge news for Filipino basketball. After three years away, the guard is returning to the PBA, and he waited almost a year for this moment while the team processed all the necessary paperwork.
I remember when Williams was a star for TNT Tropang 5G – winning the championship twice and earning MVP honors both times in the Finals. He was second in the MVP voting for the season, First Mythical Team – the guy was at the peak of his career. But then everything went off track. He started negotiations for a new c

I've noticed that around the question of how to become a millionaire, there are so many myths circulating that it's time to get to the truth. I'll start with the main point: millionaires are not people who are born with money in their pockets. They are people who have built a specific system of attitude towards time and finances.
The first thing that stands out is that they treat time as the most valuable asset. They don't waste hours on social media without purpose, nor do they scroll through content aimlessly. Every hour either brings knowledge, money, or experience. This isn't about workaho