📈 During the current price correction of Bitcoin, open interest on BitMEX increased by 8.61%, indicating greater trading activity and positioning.

💱 BitMEX is a peer-to-peer platform and its issued mobile applications are owned and fully operated by HDR Global Trading Limited, an entity incorporated in the Republic of Seychelles.

📊 Additionally, the volume of wallet users available on mobile devices reached a historic high of 36 million in the last quarter of 2024.

🤔 However, retail investors are panicking and selling, while large investors are quietly buying.

💎 This factor can only be addressed by the responsibility to learn and study what you are truly investing your money in, which is worth less and less. There are no shortcuts. There is no magic formula. The numbers do not lie.

⚡Tether enters Lightning Network⚡

#Tether the company with the #stablecoin largest is introducing its token #USDT of 140 billion market capitalization within #Bitcoin and the scalability service with the network #LightningNetwork

Paolo Ardoino, CEO of the company stated that this aims to offer practical solutions for remittances, payments, and other financial applications that demand both speed and reliability.

What makes this possible is #Taproot Assets, a piece that allows the issuance of assets on the base layer of Bitcoin and transfers through Lightning Network, focused on fast and cheap transactions, making micropayments more profitable.

The protocol, developed by Lightning Labs and launched last year, paves the way to bring external tokens like stablecoins into the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Elizabeth Stark, CEO of Lightning Labs states that bringing #USDT to Bitcoin combines the security and decentralization of Bitcoin with the speed and scalability of Lightning.

⚡And the winner is 🥁 🥁 🥁... Welcome Jerome⚡

🏆The prize for the statements of the week goes to the chairman of the Federal Reserve, in his first announcement of the year.

🏦 Jerome Powell expects to maintain the interest rate between 4.25% and 4.50%, in line with market expectations. He reiterated that, while inflation is approaching the target, it remains slightly elevated and there is no rush to cut rates.

"💥The U.S. economy remains strong and GDP growth is likely to exceed 2% in 2025💥".

"💥Labor market conditions are stable, with low unemployment💥".

"💥Investment in equipment has decreased, but overall market conditions remain stable💥".

"💥The Fed's monetary policy is well prepared to face risks and uncertainties💥".

"💥The Federal Reserve is not following a predetermined course regarding rate adjustments💥".

🇺🇸 Powell declined to comment on statements from Donald Trump or any direct communication with the president. Markets reacted cautiously, with no immediate signs of rate cuts despite the "economic stability".

💎"The Last Days of Eden"💎

⚡Twitter with Visa: Platform for Ripple⚡

Elon Musk reached an agreement with Visa, naming the payment company as the first major partner in his mission to turn X into an "everything app".

Visa will help X users load money into digital wallets, as part of a payment system that has been announced for some time.

Visa will link customers' debit cards so they can send money to each other and will allow them to transfer funds instantly to a bank account.

An app intended to allow users to shop online, send money to friends or businesses, and use social network accounts to make purchases in physical stores.

✍🏻 Do you know who is Visa's partner? Ripple.

✍🏻 Do you know who is Twitter's partner? Ripple.

✍🏻 The resemblance to both corporate logos is amazing 🤔

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⚡Bitcoin: Strategic Reserve or Marshall Plan?⚡

🇺🇸 The plan to transform #Bitcoin into a key piece for the American national economic strategy, for me raises the following questions:

🔸Acquire 1 million units in 5 years: If there are precisely one million units left to mine until the year 2140, do they intend to confiscate those Bitcoins, creating a digital Bretton Woods?

🔸Maintain the Reserve for 20 years: It seems like a long-term thought, but not enough; that’s approximately 5 cycles of #halving or supply and demand shock, unless a better protocol than Bitcoin appears, I see no sense in selling it.

🔸Reduce National Debt by half: To reduce debt, you don’t need Bitcoin as an instrument; you need to change the pattern of your country's fiat currency and establish a debt ceiling, instead of continuing to print.

✍🏻 A small list of what #Bitcoin does not need😎

📈 2️⃣0️⃣1️⃣7️⃣ ICO Bubble.

📈 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣0️⃣ Global Health Crisis.

📈 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣2️⃣ Ukraine Conflict.

📈 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣ Israel Conflict.

📈 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ Global Tech Conflict.

Do you know what all these movements have in common? They are caused by cycles of greed and fear.

Everything that the only asset of the planet and history does not need.

Meanwhile, the world's fiat currencies are worth less and less.

And I quote ChangPeng Zhao: "Focus on the fundamentals, patience and time will surpass the allure of quick returns in booming markets".

💎"Stay distracted"💎

⚡Global Hashrate Index⚡

🌐 The concentration of #hash power, or computing speed and power in the network of #Bitcoin varies geographically due to factors such as energy costs, infrastructure availability, and local regulations.

🇺🇸 United States: With over 40% of the global rate, the United States has seen a significant increase in #Bitcoin mining, especially with mining pools like Foundry USA and #MARA .

🇨🇳 China: Despite the ban in 2021, China still holds a large share of the global rate. Chinese miners use virtual private networks (VPNs) and peer-to-peer (P2P) applications to circumvent restrictions.

🇨🇦 Canada: It is also a major mining hub due to its access to cheap and abundant hydroelectric power.

🇷🇺 Russia: The abundance of cheap energy and the cold climate, which helps dissipate the heat generated by mining equipment, make Russia a favorable location.

⚡ Having a Strategic Reserve of #Bitcoin is important, but don't focus on what they promote, as computing power is even more important:

🔸A high hash rate means a more secure and resilient network against attacks. The more distributed the hash power, the harder it is for any entity to control a significant part of the network.

🔸A balanced distribution of hash power ensures that no entity or country has excessive control over the network, maintaining its decentralized nature.

🔸Maintaining a strong and secure network increases user confidence and can positively influence the price.

✍🏻 https://hashrateindex.com

⚡Trump's Era⚡

I will not engage in moral controversies about how technology should be used or whether we are still in a speculative market that needs to be purified or regulated to move towards one of utility.

The market value of the token reaches 77 billion dollars, matching the market capitalization of a company that owns 450,000 Bitcoins compared to a "token" created 2 days ago.

What has happened with is only the tip of the iceberg, in terms of how the system is going to change. How to access immediate liquidity, or finance a project, the cure or study of a disease, a political campaign, a company, a foundation. Ultimately, a #crowdfunding on steroids.

Now lands after the one from his son and maybe that of the entire administration will come, but what is clear is the change that is coming, and the warning for those who are not prepared for it.

The next 100 days are going to be the most interesting.

⚡Node Plan in El Salvador⚡

El Salvador aims to decentralize financial operations and increase economic autonomy by installing Bitcoin nodes across the country. Its goal is to reduce dependence on banking systems through decentralized financial networks. This could allow citizens to use safer and more accessible financial tools.

However, skeptics doubt the deployment due to its obvious practical limits and its adaptation to the existing infrastructure. The technical configuration and maintenance of the nodes are aspects that financial experts do not take into account. But the long-term benefits could outweigh the initial difficulties.

Installing #Bitcoin nodes in each home requires technical knowledge, a functional Internet and high energy consumption. The initiative could disappoint citizens, as it diverts resources towards essential public services.

However, they could become a platform to promote financial inclusion and move away from centralized financial institutions, taking advantage of their attractiveness to attract global attention and investments over time.

The recent agreement of #Bitfinex and #Tether suggest that the business community is increasingly confident in the favorable framework of the Country. Although the Volcanic Bonds did not have the expected impact or the adoption of Bitcoin by the citizenry, they continue to be at the forefront of the ecosystem as if it were a "pilot country" ...

✍🏻🇳🇮💎

⚡Bitcoiners: A Friendly Reminder⚡

The day we understand that the risk factor is not synonymous with volatility is the day we will start working properly.

The risk factor is inversely proportional to your knowledge. The more knowledge you have about the asset on which you deposit your liquidity, the lower the risk will be.

Consequently, the greater the knowledge, the more management of risk and volatility of the asset you are working with. In other words, if you invest in something you do not know and it has a high risk, it will be easier for the volatility of the asset to affect your investment.

Therefore, any asset or investment vehicle in which we trust our wealth and that we have not researched, tested, and verified in moderate amounts to observe its prior behavior, the exposure to failure is greater.

💎"Apply this to any investment strategy"💎

#DYOR #Bitcoin #Diamondhands

⚡Bitcoin ETFs: One Year Later⚡

A year ago, the SEC approved the first ETFs of #Bitcoin allowing investors to access the digital asset market indirectly and diversely. Let's review their visible impact:

📊 The price of #Bitcoin has experienced a growth of 103.51%, driven by renewed confidence.

📉 They have facilitated the entry of institutional investors, with more than one million units acquired through these funds.

💱 They have served as a bridge between traditional finance and the ecosystem, allowing exposure without the need to trade directly.

🔐 A greater focus on regulation and security, improving perception in the global market.

Before discussing future expectations, let's also review their possible "indirect" impact:

🔸Greater investment from major players also implies the possibility of manipulating the price of #Bitcoin

🔸Mining companies are focusing their computing power, leading more exposed countries to take more "decision-making power".

🔸The creation of strategic reserves through #ETF may be sufficient reason for censorship or misinformation regarding self-custody.

I pose a question to you, dear reader: does it sacrifice the price to the real value of an asset like #Bitcoin?

#Mondaysarecool💎

⚡Ecosystem 2025: What to expect?⚡

If history has taught us anything, it's that 34424814436 usually follow big Bitcoin moves. However, estimating how big those price moves will be is impossible.

And that's because in at least the three years until next year, usage (adoption) and value (revenue capture) must increase by many orders of magnitude to see that increase, especially large-cap altcoins.

Altcoin dominance skyrockets as of May 2021. These coins gained significant ground in the market, and the combined market cap of the top 100 altcoins reached 1.3 times that of Bitcoin.

We can say that we have entered a new level of narrative dominance. While #memecoin might outperform sectors like real-world assets or AI, these two are in a league of their own and are often considered the driving force behind the next supercycle.

Institutional adoption has impacted sectors like real-world assets legitimizing tokenization. While most of the attention is focused on AI and its agents, traditional finance is exploring #tokenizacion as a viable business option trying to revolutionize the financial market.

Projects with strong fundamentals or those aligned with emerging narratives will outperform. Quality over quantity, active teams, and ideally, a product-market fit that excites a large community.

Corrections are healthy. They signal consolidation and allow investors to enter positions before the next bull run. Altcoin seasons typically occur in the later stages of a bull run.

The market is maturing. Each cycle should be considered a learning lesson. Trending narratives like 95191634111 are not fleeting. The question is not if altcoin season will happen, but when and how different it will be from previous years.

⚡Bitcoin: Macro Analysis⚡

In essence, it's nothing you don't know, but broadly speaking, this summary will give you an overview of the 6 key concepts and strategies to understand and trade#Bitcoinin the long term. Here's what to do:

1️⃣. Bitcoin Market Cycle:

Bitcoin follows a market cycle of approximately 4 years, known as the "Bitcoin Cycle". This includes bull market and bear market phases, obviously caused by the effect of the supply and demand shock of the #Halving.

2️⃣. Key Indicators:

🔸Short-Term Investor Cost Basis (#STHCostBasis): Used to differentiate between bull and bear markets.

🔸Support and Resistance Levels: Identify key points where the price tends to find support (limiting the fall) or resistance (limiting the rise).

3️⃣. Market Cycle Psychology:

Understanding investors' emotions and behaviors during market fluctuations.

4️⃣. Investment Strategies:

🔸#Hodling: Holding Bitcoin for the long term, regardless of market fluctuations.

🔸#Trading: Using technical analysis and trading strategies to take advantage of price fluctuations.

5️⃣. Security and Storage:

Tips on how to store Bitcoin safely, including the use of cold wallets and#securitypractices.

6️⃣. Regulations and Compliance:

Information on the current state of global regulations and tax implications for#Bitcoinfrom the perspective of the non-experienced investor.

⚡El Salvador: Bitcoin U-Turn?⚡

El Salvador will either privatize or close the#Chivocryptocurrency wallet created by President Nayib Bukele when he made bitcoin legal tender in 2021. The announcement came Thursday, after the government reached a $1.4 billion loan deal with the International Monetary Fund that addressed its controversial adoption.

While Bitcoin remains legal tender in El Salvador, Chivo “will be sold or liquidated,” wrote Stacy Herbert, director of the National Bitcoin Office, adding: “El Salvador will continue to purchase bitcoin (possibly at an accelerated pace) for its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.”

The IMF said Wednesday that under the loan agreement, acceptance of#Bitcoinby the Salvadoran private sector would be voluntary, adding that risks related to the asset “are being mitigated.” “For the public sector, participation in related economic activities and transactions will be limited.”

In 2021, El Salvador became the first country to establish Bitcoin as legal tender, in an attempt to revitalize a dollarized and remittance-dependent economy. On December 1, he acknowledged in a speech that it had been “the most unpopular measure that this government has taken.”

Could this be a change of course to establish Bitcoin as a Government reserve, and arguing that it is “underused” or “inappropriate” to enter into a confiscation process? Are we on the verge of a second-generation #BrettonWoods?

⚡Ripple launches RLUSD: DLT money on⚡

Ripple finally launches its #stablecoin RLUSD today, backed by USD. This move represents a before and after in the transition of digital money, in terms of liquidity and speed of cross-border transactions.

RLUSD will be issued on both the #Ethereum blockchain and XRPLedger. It will initially be available on select global platforms, with plans to expand to additional platforms in the coming weeks.

The company will hire an independent auditing firm to create certifications of #RLUSD 's reserve assets to later publish them on a monthly basis.

I leave you the following infographic so you can magnify its impact, dear reader, because this is just the beginning.

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⚡Bitcoin and a Hundred Million Reasons⚡

The price of 09605125455 surpasses $100,000 as Trump begins to position the United States to lead the global race for digital assets.

The announcement of a 38684368957strategic has driven a price rally, the news also comes at a time when geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties push countries like Russia to consider similar strategies.
#WallStreet has not been immune to the meteoric rise, and the market is now considered a vital element of future financial strategies. Elon Musk who recently hinted at Tesla's renewed interest in Bitcoin, has also joined in on the growing momentum.

The#adoptionmarks a significant shift in its financial and geopolitical stance. The move could trigger a “cryptocurrency cold war,” in which nations will rush to integrate it into their economic frameworks.

Russia's similar ambitions further underscore bitcoin's growing role as a global currency amid a loss of trust in traditional financial systems.

This narrative positions bitcoin as more than just a digital asset: it could soon become the cornerstone of economic and geopolitical power, amid a looming "debt crisis" that could collapse the U.S. currency and its commercially attached currencies.

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⚡Assessment and Strategy for a Bitcoin Reserve for the United States⚡

✒️The recent document from the Bitcoin Policy Institute proposes that central banks adopt #Bitcoin as a reserve asset. Here are the key points:

🔸Protection against inflation and geopolitical risks: It is presented as an effective tool for protection against inflation, geopolitical risks, capital controls, sovereign default, bank bankruptcies, and international sanctions.

🔸Portfolio diversification: Economist Matthew Ferranti argues that Bitcoin is an "effective portfolio diversifier" due to its low correlation with other financial instruments.

🔸Hedge against sovereign defaults: It has no counterparty risk, making it an effective hedge against sovereign defaults and financial sanctions.

🔸Comparison with gold: Although it is not a solution for all Central Banks, it shares similar store of value and hedging properties to gold, especially against rapid currency depreciation.

🔸Legislative initiative: Senator Cynthia Lummis has proposed a bill to establish a strategic reserve of #Bitcoin in the Department of the Treasury, aiming to acquire 5% of the total supply over time.

🔸Support from opinion leaders: Michael Saylor, CEO of #Microstrategy , has compared this initiative to the historic Louisiana Purchase, highlighting its potential to transform the U.S. economy.

💎"For you players"💎

⚡Bitcoin and its Spiral Clock⚡

🌀 The "Bitcoin spiral clock" is a graphical representation that shows its price cycles over time. It uses a spiral to illustrate how it has evolved in different phases of its market cycle that are generally associated with #halving (halving of the reward per mined block).

🔄 This event, scheduled approximately every four years, has a significant impact on the supply of new units and can therefore influence its price as in the different phases of the cycle:

🔸Accumulation: Post-halving period where the price is relatively stable.

🔸Rise: The price begins to rise as interest and demand increases.

🔸Euphoria: The price reaches historical highs, driven by speculation and high demand.

🔸Correction: The price corrects and stabilizes, starting a new market cycle.

⏰ This helps investors and analysts observe and understand cycles, allowing them to make informed decisions based on historical patterns. The phases are marked by recurring psychological states of investors, which adds a layer of emotional analysis to market behavior.

⌛ Dear reader, we have reached 1:30 on the spiral clock of #Bitcoin . Between 1:30 and 4:30 is when the true magic of the most perfectly designed architecture in cryptography happens, giving life and meaning to the authentic internet of money.

#Bitcoinclock #halving

⚡Ripple: ETF at 12⚡

🌐 Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says it's "inevitable" that XRP will be offered via an exchange-traded fund (#ETF).

📝 After #Bitcoin spot funds took off, raising a whopping $17 billion since January, Brad notes that demand for crypto from institutions and retailers is undeniable.

⚖️ Despite #Ripple 's ongoing legal battle with the SEC, Garlinghouse is confident that ETFs will drive XRP's value up, just as we've seen with other cases. The question is: What could support this significant increase in its value in the ecosystem?

✒️ With Bitwise and Canary Capital already requesting these #ETF of #XRP , it seems that there are more financial institutions that could lead the way in this regard, even with the "legal battle" they have at hand. Whether it is a political strategy or not, Ripple operates in more countries and has more interests.

⚡MicroStrategy and the Bitcoin effect⚡

📊 #MicroStrategy shares are shining on the stock market. The company founded by Michael Saylor has appreciated more than 200% so far this year, influenced by the #Bitcoin effect.

🌐 This rise has caused many analysts to be very skeptical of the value, pointing out that it could be overbought, although Benchmark strategists distance themselves from this group.

✒️ The firm believes that the "unique value" that MicroStrategy represents for the company's shareholders, and the ability to generate a compound return on their#Bitcoinholdings, is being overlooked.

✍🏻 "Using what management describes as 'smart leverage', it differentiates its actions from other alternative means of gaining exposure to #Bitcoin, such as #ETF ," Benchmark points out.

✏️ It has reiterated its 'buy' recommendation on the company's shares, for which it has also raised its target price: from $215 to $245.

📉 Since the last closing prices ($206.19), the valuation of #Benchmark draws a potential revaluation of close to 19% for the American firm.

#Tuesdayreads💎