Mr Michael

Market Week summary!

$BTC closed the week with a 1.24% decline, while $ETH underperformed further, dropping 3.89%. The total cryptocurrency market capitalization fell by 2.1%, ending the week at $3.891 trillion down from $3.977 trillion the previous week.
Market weakness continued to impact leveraged positions, with roughly $1 billion in long positions liquidated over the week. Funding rates stayed mostly flat to slightly negative, as they were already hovering near low levels.

$SOL Treasury News:

DeFi Development Corp. (DFDV) surged 17% after purchasing $2.7 million worth of $SOL (17,760 SOL at $153 each), bringing its total holdings to 640,585 SOL ($98M).

The firm plans to stake the tokens and hold them long-term. Its stock is up 2,733% year-to-date despite a 33% drop from its May peak. The company also plans to raise $112.5M through private placements.

XRP Update:

Ripple’s application for a U.S. banking license has boosted investor sentiment around $XRP potentially fueling a rally to $2.65. $XRP recently broke key moving averages and formed a bullish inverse head-and-shoulders pattern, indicating further upside if it clears resistance at $2.34. A break above $2.65 could push it toward $3, while failure to hold support at $2.14 may lead to a decline. The banking license would place Ripple under federal oversight, enhancing trust in its stablecoin operations.

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The anatomy of a crypto scam: How to stop and prevent common threats

Crypto scams thrive on exploiting trust, greed, and the decentralized nature of digital assets. Common scam stages include the hook (enticing victims with fake opportunities), the setup (building trust), the execution (draining funds via methods like SIM swaps and poison wallets), and the escape (laundering funds through mixers and decentralized exchanges). Protection strategies involve using hardware wallets, two-factor authentication, careful due diligence, and blockchain analytics tools. Institutions are encouraged to implement advanced monitoring and collaborate with law enforcement to detect and prevent threats.

$ETH failed to break above $2,600 despite a recent 9% rally, with futures and options data showing weak trader confidence. While technical indicators like a “golden cross” suggest potential for a bull run, low demand for leveraged positions and a futures premium below 5% reflect cautious sentiment. Ethereum’s growth in layer-2 solutions hasn't boosted $ETH demand, and competition from Solana especially after the launch of a $SOL ETF which has further weakened ETH's altcoin dominance and chances of surpassing $3,200.

Ondo Finance and Pantera Capital plan to invest $250 million in real-world assets (RWAs) through a new fund, Ondo Catalyst, reflecting growing interest in asset tokenization. Ondo aims to acquire equity and tokens in emerging projects amid a surge in tokenized stock and ETF offerings. This trend follows moves by Robinhood, Kraken, and Coinbase to expand tokenized trading services. Ondo is also advancing onchain finance via its Global Markets Alliance, which recently added OKX Wallet as a member.

Crypto Today Happenings:

Vitalik Buterin introduced pluralistic identity, a new digital ID concept using zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs to balance privacy and fairness, warning against rigid one-ID systems that risk coercion and loss of pseudonymity.

XRP spiked 3% after Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced the firm is dropping its cross-appeal in the SEC case, signaling closure to the long-running legal battle.

President Trump avoided questions about divesting from family crypto holdings amid political pressure, asserting U.S. leadership in crypto is more important than personal investments.

A CEX.IO report revealed crypto cards are outpacing banks in Europe for micro-spending, with 45% of crypto card transactions under €10 and stablecoins powering 73% of payments.

Meanwhile, Barclays plans to block crypto purchases on its credit cards, citing consumer protection concerns.

The crypto market is at a critical juncture, with Bitcoin strength possibly setting the stage for broader altcoin moves.

Though $BTC is holding strong near $107,000, with some analysts being optimistic about a breakout to new all-time highs if it surpasses $108,000. Altcoins are mixed; with some remaining range-bound while others show signs of upward momentum. $ETH may climb toward $2,879 if it clears key resistance, while $XRP #ADA and #SOL face selling pressure.
Also, #BNB and #BCH are testing breakout levels, and #DOGE HYPE, and LINK show potential for rallies if buyers overcome short-term resistance.

Really crazy as ...

$BTC spent the past week battling to stay above the $107,000 mark, recovering from a brief dip below $99,000. Despite this rebound, overall market sentiment remains muted. On-chain data reveals extremely low exchange inflows, indicating that retail investors are largely inactive and choosing to wait on the sidelines. The current price movement appears to be primarily driven by institutional players: funds, whales, and short-term traders, rather than widespread retail enthusiasm.

Macroeconomic concerns are also weighing on the market. With U.S. economic growth slowing, the risk of stagflation is rising. However, potential Federal Reserve rate cuts could reverse this trend and serve as a strong catalyst for $BTC next major price surge.

Interestingly, on-chain metrics suggest that long-term holders and $BTC accumulators are gradually increasing their positions. This quiet accumulation hints at the possibility of a major breakout later in the year, potentially in Fall 2025. For now, though, the market remains in a state of uneasy calm; rising prices, but without the usual excitement or retail-driven momentum.

Just you know

In today's major crypto developments, a U.S. judge rejected both Ripple and the SEC’s joint attempt to reduce the $125 million civil penalty initially proposed in their ongoing legal battle, signaling continued regulatory pressure on the crypto firm. Meanwhile, Galaxy Digital achieved a significant milestone by securing $175 million for its first externally backed venture capital fund, marking a notable expansion in institutional support for blockchain and Web3 innovation. In another key move within the growing crypto investment landscape, Invesco officially filed for a spot Solana ETF, becoming the ninth asset management firm to seek SEC approval for such a product. This surge in Solana ETF interest highlights the increasing appetite for diversified exposure beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum among traditional finance players.

Hmmm 🤔
Its been awhile cryptolites!

Did you notice that $SAHARA /USDT surged 400%, from $0.02000 to a high of $0.15800, now stabilizing at $0.10060.

Over 1.26 billion SAHARA traded, indicating strong interest and momentum.

#justhinking

#CongressTradingBan

It’s time the elected officials are held responsible to the same standards they expect from the rest of masses. Members of Congress should not be allowed to trade stocks while in office—#mythought
The potential for insider knowledge and conflicts of interest is far too great. Public service should be about representing the interest of the people, not personal profit.

We have seen too many instances where policy decisions align a little too conveniently with certain investments. If regular Americans can be penalized for insider trading, why should lawmakers be exempt?

A full ban on congressional stock trading would restore trust and integrity to the system.
Let us make sure our representatives are working for us—not their portfolios.

Just saying sha
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Join the stablecoin revolution with WYST! Stay tuned for updates, and get ready to experience the future of financial stability!

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$BTC
at $104,571 shows retail investors believe the bull market is likely over, for now, based on exchange inflows.

#Binancealltheway

The crypto community is buzzing with excitement over the potential for an $XRP ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) to soon become a reality. After years of regulatory uncertainty and market fluctuations, $XRP legal battles are slowly moving in a favorable direction, and with increasing institutional interest, an #XRPETF could be the next big step for the digital asset. This would give investors a new, regulated way to gain exposure to $XRP without directly holding the asset, potentially bringing more liquidity and mainstream adoption. Could this be the catalyst that pushes #XRP to new heights?
#XRPETFIncoming

On January 27, $BTC price fell 6% as stock markets reacted to the launch of China's open-source AI model, which was hailed as a major challenge to US AI firms like OpenAI. The news that the model developed by DeepSeek, was created on a budget of just under $6 million using less advanced Nvidia hardware spooked investors, causing significant losses in tech stocks, including all of the "Magnificent Seven" — Apple, Nvidia, Tesla, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Alphabet — with Nvidia seeing a nearly 17% drop.

Isn't that an interesting shakeup?

$XRP seems to be doing pretty well 😊

It all AI

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#FedHODL

Market momentum is shifting! With yields down and the dollar weakening, Bitcoin is poised for a major breakout. The "big miss" in US Q4 GDP has investors rethinking their strategies. As the Federal Reserve navigates the economic landscape, one thing is clear: Bitcoin is becoming an increasingly attractive store of value.

Don't get left behind! The cryptocurrency market is moving fast, and those who HODL are positioning themselves for potential long-term gains. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting to explore the world of crypto, now is the time to pay attention.

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