Everything in the software world is moving at an incredible pace right now. Instead of spending days thinking about architecture or writing code line by line, we now just tell AI what we want and sit back. Especially on the Web3 side, deploying a smart contract in seconds is very tempting. But the bill for this speed is slowly starting to come due. The truth is this: This practicality in the coding process has quietly paved the way for "vibe cyberattacks." AI's Code Entrusted to AI A hack eve...

Everything in the software world is moving at an incredible pace right now. Instead of spending days thinking about architecture or writing code line by line, we now just tell AI what we want and sit back. Especially on the Web3 side, deploying a smart contract in seconds is very tempting. But the bill for this speed is slowly starting to come due. The truth is this: This practicality in the coding process has quietly paved the way for "vibe cyberattacks." AI's Code Entrusted to AI A hack eve...

Institutional Fund Outflows, ETF Liquidations, and Impending High Volatility Global crypto investment products (ETPs and ETFs) have experienced massive outflows totaling $3.7 billion over the past month, marking the fourth consecutive week of this negative trend. Harvard University joining this wave of institutional retreat by trimming its Bitcoin and Ether ETF holdings serves as a stark indicator of the current risk-aversion in the market. The background of this movement lies in macroeconomi...

Institutional Fund Outflows, ETF Liquidations, and Impending High Volatility Global crypto investment products (ETPs and ETFs) have experienced massive outflows totaling $3.7 billion over the past month, marking the fourth consecutive week of this negative trend. Harvard University joining this wave of institutional retreat by trimming its Bitcoin and Ether ETF holdings serves as a stark indicator of the current risk-aversion in the market. The background of this movement lies in macroeconomi...

Stark Divergence in Institutional Price Forecasts and Strategic Fund Moves The cryptocurrency markets are at a critical crossroads with heavily contrasting market predictions from some of the world's largest financial institutions. Citing current macroeconomic conditions and market dynamics, Standard Chartered warns investors of a harsh "final capitulation" phase, predicting that Bitcoin could plunge to $50,000 and Ethereum to $1,400. In stark contrast to this pessimistic outlook, JPMorgan ap...

Stark Divergence in Institutional Price Forecasts and Strategic Fund Moves The cryptocurrency markets are at a critical crossroads with heavily contrasting market predictions from some of the world's largest financial institutions. Citing current macroeconomic conditions and market dynamics, Standard Chartered warns investors of a harsh "final capitulation" phase, predicting that Bitcoin could plunge to $50,000 and Ethereum to $1,400. In stark contrast to this pessimistic outlook, JPMorgan ap...

Did you see Base App’s latest update? You know, the one where they completely removed the Talk Feed and reverted to just a buy/sell screen? Honestly, we should thank them. Because Base App finally slapped us in the face with the lie everyone in the industry has been politely telling each other for years, and it’s actually a relief. The thing is: Base App stopped pretending to be a social media app. They took off the mask, turned to all of us, and said: "Your writing, memes, or analysis don't ...

Critical Infrastructure and Regulatory Signals from the Federal Reserve and SEC Regulatory bodies in the US are preparing to take two critical steps regarding the integration of crypto assets into traditional finance. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller announced that "skinny master accounts," which could grant non-bank entities (specifically stablecoin issuers) direct access to the Federal Reserve's payment systems, might be rolled out later this year. This development could reduce s...

Bitcoin Tests $73,000, Erasing All Gains Since Post-Election Rally Bitcoin's price has retraced to test the $73,000 level, effectively wiping out all gains achieved since Donald Trump's victory in the November 2024 US elections. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan described the current market environment as a "full-blown, Leonardo DiCaprio in The Revenant-style crypto winter." Data indicates that 44% of the Bitcoin supply is currently "underwater." Analysts note that while ETF inflows and corporate treas...

Fed Rate Decision and Macroeconomic Outlook: Expected Hold and Market Impact The Federal Reserve, aligning with market expectations, decided to hold interest rates steady in the 3.50%–3.75% range. The accompanying statement emphasized that while economic activity continues to expand at a "solid pace," inflation remains "somewhat elevated." This stance delays expectations for an immediate liquidity surge, shifting investor focus from rate cuts to the 2026 policy outlook and signals regarding c...

Senate Agriculture Committee Crypto Bill Talks Unravel The highly anticipated crypto market structure bill expected to be marked up in the Senate Agriculture Committee has stalled due to a severe snowstorm blanketing Washington D.C. and escalating political tensions. While the cancellation of the vote was officially attributed to "weather conditions," the real crisis is unfolding behind closed doors. Talks between parties unraveled after Democrats filed last-minute amendments requiring lawmak...

Understanding price action requires looking beneath the surface at the raw order flow that drives market movements. This guide breaks down the mechanics of volume, the specific signals generated by Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD), and how to differentiate between genuine market intent and speculative noise.Part 1: Fundamental Volume MechanicsTo interpret market data correctly, one must distinguish between the two types of orders that populate the order book. 1. Passive Liquidity (Limit Orders) ...

The Great Divergence in Commodities and Crypto: Gold's Rally vs. Bitcoin's Depreciation The most defining agenda item in the markets is the macroeconomic divergence between traditional safe havens and digital assets. Precious metals are staging a historic rally, with Gold approaching the psychological barrier of $5,000 per ounce and Silver closing in on $100. In stark contrast, Bitcoin is exhibiting weakness, dropping below the $89,000 level. Analysts note that Bitcoin is technically in a dee...

Did you see Base App’s latest update? You know, the one where they completely removed the Talk Feed and reverted to just a buy/sell screen? Honestly, we should thank them. Because Base App finally slapped us in the face with the lie everyone in the industry has been politely telling each other for years, and it’s actually a relief. The thing is: Base App stopped pretending to be a social media app. They took off the mask, turned to all of us, and said: "Your writing, memes, or analysis don't ...

Critical Infrastructure and Regulatory Signals from the Federal Reserve and SEC Regulatory bodies in the US are preparing to take two critical steps regarding the integration of crypto assets into traditional finance. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller announced that "skinny master accounts," which could grant non-bank entities (specifically stablecoin issuers) direct access to the Federal Reserve's payment systems, might be rolled out later this year. This development could reduce s...

Bitcoin Tests $73,000, Erasing All Gains Since Post-Election Rally Bitcoin's price has retraced to test the $73,000 level, effectively wiping out all gains achieved since Donald Trump's victory in the November 2024 US elections. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan described the current market environment as a "full-blown, Leonardo DiCaprio in The Revenant-style crypto winter." Data indicates that 44% of the Bitcoin supply is currently "underwater." Analysts note that while ETF inflows and corporate treas...

Fed Rate Decision and Macroeconomic Outlook: Expected Hold and Market Impact The Federal Reserve, aligning with market expectations, decided to hold interest rates steady in the 3.50%–3.75% range. The accompanying statement emphasized that while economic activity continues to expand at a "solid pace," inflation remains "somewhat elevated." This stance delays expectations for an immediate liquidity surge, shifting investor focus from rate cuts to the 2026 policy outlook and signals regarding c...

Senate Agriculture Committee Crypto Bill Talks Unravel The highly anticipated crypto market structure bill expected to be marked up in the Senate Agriculture Committee has stalled due to a severe snowstorm blanketing Washington D.C. and escalating political tensions. While the cancellation of the vote was officially attributed to "weather conditions," the real crisis is unfolding behind closed doors. Talks between parties unraveled after Democrats filed last-minute amendments requiring lawmak...

Understanding price action requires looking beneath the surface at the raw order flow that drives market movements. This guide breaks down the mechanics of volume, the specific signals generated by Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD), and how to differentiate between genuine market intent and speculative noise.Part 1: Fundamental Volume MechanicsTo interpret market data correctly, one must distinguish between the two types of orders that populate the order book. 1. Passive Liquidity (Limit Orders) ...

The Great Divergence in Commodities and Crypto: Gold's Rally vs. Bitcoin's Depreciation The most defining agenda item in the markets is the macroeconomic divergence between traditional safe havens and digital assets. Precious metals are staging a historic rally, with Gold approaching the psychological barrier of $5,000 per ounce and Silver closing in on $100. In stark contrast, Bitcoin is exhibiting weakness, dropping below the $89,000 level. Analysts note that Bitcoin is technically in a dee...