🧠 Want to Trade Smarter? Start by Studying the Greats
What separates consistent winners from the rest? The traders who nailed cycle tops. The investors who saw value early. The builders who turned ideas into billion-dollar protocols.
We’re launching a new series on this page:
🔍 Profiles of the most influential minds in crypto and investing.
But it’s not just biography.
Each post explores:
🔵Their biggest wins — and how they saw them coming
🔵The mistakes they wish they avoided
🔵Mental frameworks still relevant today
🔵What you can apply as a trader or investor right now
You’ll find: ✅ Short reads — 2 minutes, packed with insights ✅ Full-length breakdowns — for deeper dives
We’ll cover legendary names from Wall Street to Web3: From Jesse Livermore to Arthur Hayes, Michael Saylor to CZ.
Whether you’re new to crypto or managing your tenth wallet, there’s something here to sharpen your edge.
New week, new macro events — and crypto won’t ignore them. If you’re trading BTC or alts, these are the key dates to know 👇
🟡 Monday (June 2)
Jerome Powell speaks at 20:00 Even one hint about rate cuts could shake things up. Be careful.
🟡 Tuesday (June 3)
U.S. Services Inflation (PMI) The Fed watches this closely. If it’s too hot — bad news for risk assets like crypto.
🟡 Wednesday (June 4)
ADP Jobs Report (15:15) A preview of Friday’s big NFP. Strong jobs = markets get nervous = BTC dips.
Bank of Canada rate decision If they cut rates, it could trigger more central banks to follow — bullish for crypto.
🟡 Thursday (June 5)
Jobless Claims (15:30) More claims = cooling labor = better chance of softer Fed policy.
U.S. Trade Balance Weak dollar = good for BTC. This data could move DXY.
🟡 Friday (June 6)
Main event: Non-Farm Payrolls (15:30) This one moves everything. Expect volatility. Easy on the leverage 😅
🔍 Bonus Watchlist
– 1.1B ARB tokens unlock on June 5 — historically, this brings price dips – ETH staking is fast again — validator queue almost empty – Bitcoin Lightning Summit starts Friday — expect some new announcements
🤝Tip: less FOMO, more focus. This week sets the tone for June.
💸 FTX Starts Paying Back – But Is Your Country on the Blocked List? 🇸🇦🇨🇳 🇷🇺
It’s real: FTX is now repaying creditors after two years of legal chaos.
🔁 $5B+ in repayments is now in motion. Some users will even receive up to 118–120% of their claim value in fiat (based on prices at the time of the collapse).
✅ Payouts via Kraken and BitGo 📎 To qualify: KYC, tax docs, verified claims
But here’s the twist…
🚫 Blocked regions (no payouts – yet): 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 🇨🇳 China 🇳🇬 Nigeria 🇮🇷 Iran 🇪🇬 Egypt 🇷🇺 Russia
⚠️ Users from these countries can’t currently access payouts through the approved platforms — even if their claims were approved.
📊 The numbers: – $14.7B to $16.5B raised for repayments – All in USD, fiat value at bankruptcy date
🧠 Why it matters: – FTX is setting a precedent for how failed exchanges might handle payouts – But it also shows how geopolitics can still freeze your crypto – Even decentralized believers need centralized bridges — and they come with conditions
📌 What to do: – Stay updated via FTX’s official site – Monitor for announcements about alternative payout options – Double-check that your country isn’t on the list 🧐
On May 28, the U.S. Court of International Trade blocked nearly all tariffs imposed by Trump’s administration since January. Reason? Overreach of executive power and constitutional violations.
🟡 What’s still in force?
– Tariffs on steel, aluminum, and automobiles remain active – Trump has 10 days to reissue orders in line with the law – The White House has already filed an appeal
🗣 Crypto reacts fast
Arthur Hayes didn’t wait: he posted right after the ruling, calling traders to “buy everything”.
📉 Why markets care
– Tariff rollback = easing macro tension – Good news for equities → positive spillover into crypto – Dollar weakening = more appetite for risk-on assets like BTC & ETH
🧠 Bitcoin2025: “Forget Altcoins – There’s Only One Real Asset”
At this year’s biggest crypto stage — Bitcoin2025 — one message is loud and clear: It’s not altcoin season. It’s Bitcoin worship.
🗣 What are speakers saying?
Top industry voices are on stage — including key U.S. crypto policy influencers. Their sentiment?
– “Target $150K? No — $170K. Actually, $500K. Or $1M.” – “Forget altcoins. There’s only one true asset — BTC.”
📈 Market in classic cycle mode
Crypto is cyclical. And it flips between two dominant moods:
1. “Forget alts” — where we are now: Bitcoin dominance, narrative control
2. “Forget BTC” — when ETH and alts start outperforming and headlines scream “flippening”
Both mindsets are part of the game — and both are indicators.
Right now, Bitcoin’s not just leading — it’s the narrative.
📍 Bottom line:
Bitcoin isn’t just back on top — it’s absorbing all the attention. And when everyone’s singing BTC’s praises, smart traders start watching… what happens next.
Elon Musk and Pavel Durov just locked in a powerful AI partnership: Grok AI is officially coming to Telegram.
💰 Deal Breakdown
– $300 million in cash + xAI equity for Telegram – Telegram gets 50% of all Grok subscription revenue from in-app sales
📲 What’s in it for users?
Grok will be available directly inside Telegram, offering: – Smart replies, chat summaries, real-time answers – On-the-fly text editing and translation – Moderation tools for groups and channels – Seamless AI experience in your everyday chats
🌍 The scale: 900M+ users, billions of messages
Telegram currently serves over 900 million monthly active users, with billions of messages sent daily. Grok is about to get access to one of the largest real-world conversational datasets on the planet.
– Public chats = training goldmine – Private chats? Only with user permission – Massive multilingual, multi-context data = rapid AI improvement
📈 TON token surges
Following the announcement, TON pumped +18.5%, as the market priced in deeper Telegram engagement and Web3 utility.
🧠 Why it matters for xAI?
– Instant distribution to 900M+ users – Fine-tuning Grok using real conversations – A rare fusion of social, AI, and crypto
🔍 What’s next?
– Full rollout expected summer 2025 – Telegram also aiming to raise $1.5B via bond issuance to refinance growth
This isn’t just a chatbot deal – it’s AI infrastructure embedded at the messaging layer.
Meet SharpLink Gaming ($SBET) – the first public “Ethereum holding company” on NASDAQ. ETH finally has its own MicroStrategy-style play — and it’s making waves.
💸 What happened?
– SharpLink raised $425M via PIPE to buy Ethereum – Participants: ParaFi, Pantera, Galaxy Digital, Electric Capital – Result? $SBET stock jumped +433% in one day – from $7 to $35
👀 Who’s behind this?
– Joe Lubin, co-founder of Ethereum & MetaMask, is now Chairman of the Board – The company used to run a struggling gambling business – no one cares anymore – Just like $MSTR became a “Bitcoin wrapper” — now $SBET is doing that for ETH
🌐 Why this matters
Unlike Saylor, SharpLink wants Proof of Reserves: – Public staking addresses – Merkle Tree structure – Chainlink PoR integration This could make it the most transparent ETH-holding entity ever
📈 ETH finally gets a new narrative?
After months of silence, Ethereum just gained a bold, institutional story again. FOMO? Maybe. But this could attract serious capital.
💼 Some are already adding ETH to experimental portfolios. Are you?
🐸 Meme Coins Are Back – And This Time, With Utility
Thought $DOGE and $PEPE were just crypto history? Think again. Meme coins are back, and they’re doing more than just going viral.
🚀 What’s trending right now?
– $PEPE is holding up – rebounding after a recent dip – $FLOKI is launching real products: a DEX and an NFT game – $BONK (on Solana): up 38% this week, Telegram activity up 200%
💡 Meme energy = traffic, and traffic = liquidity
– WSB-style communities are fueling massive volume – Meme tokens are landing on Launchpool – Some are integrating real DeFi: staking, DAOs, play-to-earn mechanics
⚠️ But don’t forget the risks
– High volatility – Dependence on hype cycles and influencers – FOMO is your worst enemy
📍 Pro tips for traders:
👉 Only enter with a clear plan and tight risk management 👉 Focus on meme coins that show tokenomics + real community strategy 👉 Don’t underestimate them – these tokens now come with real ecosystems
It’s not just memes anymore. It’s liquidity, users, and billions in circulation.
🤖 AI Tokens & DeFi 2.0 – The New Power Combo in Crypto?
While everyone’s watching Bitcoin, the real momentum is shifting toward AI + DeFi.
🔬 AI Tokens on the Rise
– $FET (Fetch.ai), $AGIX (SingularityNET), and $RNDR are seeing steady upward trends – AI + blockchain is evolving from hype to actual integration – Use cases: smart contract automation, on-chain analytics, predictive modeling
💸 DeFi Isn’t Dead – It’s Rebuilding Smarter
– Arbitrum is showing renewed TVL growth and deeper liquidity – Lido is reclaiming its lead in ETH staking – New protocols are emerging with cleaner UX and improved risk models
⚡ The Merge: AI Projects Enter DeFi, and DeFi Protocols Add AI
– Smart contracts reacting to real-time blockchain data – AI-based credit scoring systems – Automated market makers powered by machine learning
📍 Why It Matters
AI used to be just a narrative. Now it’s code. AI + DeFi is about smarter capital — not just holding, but optimizing.
Old DeFi was about yield. New DeFi is about intelligence.
⚖️ GENIUS Act – Will This Redefine Stablecoins in the U.S.?
A new bill in the U.S. could reshape the entire stablecoin market – and it's not just hype.
📜 What is the GENIUS Act?
GENIUS = Guaranteeing Uniform and Notarized Inspection and User Safety This proposed law would require:
– 100% reserve backing in liquid assets – No interest payments to stablecoin holders – Monthly public disclosures and audits – Mandatory issuer registration within the U.S.
🚨 But here’s the catch
Tether ($USDT) – the dominant player – may not be subject to these rules due to jurisdictional loopholes. So will this create a safer market, or a two-tier system?
🤔 What does this mean for crypto?
– More trust = more institutional money – Smaller projects may struggle with compliance – USDT could maintain dominance if not held to the same standard
📍 Pro tip for traders:
Don’t ignore stablecoin headlines. It’s not just legal drama. Your liquidity, your PnL – all depend on how solid your stablecoin really is.
Looking for the next x100 gem before it hits the charts? Here’s a list of the hottest early-stage projects on Binance Alpha – and why they might explode.
1. $HAEDAL – Liquid staking on Sui
🧪 Stake $SUI or $WAL → get haSUI → use across DeFi 💧 Like Lido, but native to Sui 🎯 Why x100? Sui is growing fast, and Haedal could be its DeFi backbone. LSTs scale with networks – this one’s well-positioned.
2. $BANK – Native BTC liquidity across chains
🔗 Real BTC staking (no wraps) 🌐 Works with 20+ blockchains 🎯 Why x100? Bitcoin is underutilized in DeFi. BANK unlocks billions in idle BTC capital. That’s huge.
3. $B2 – Layer-2 scaling for Bitcoin
⚡ Smart contracts and NFTs on Bitcoin 🔐 Secured by base-layer BTC 🎯 Why x100? If ETH has Arbitrum, BTC gets B². Real DeFi utility on Bitcoin? That’s game-changing.
4. $AIOT – OKZOO’s AI-infused blockchain infra
🤖 AI logic + automation + routing 📈 Smart contracts adapt in real-time 🎯 Why x100? AI + Web3 = next-gen infra. OKZOO builds for AI-native blockchains. Big if they pull it off.
5. $MILK – Meme culture meets functional DeFi
🐄 DAO, staking, strong community push 🔥 Viral energy with real token use 🎯 Why x100? Think $PEPE vibes, but with DeFi mechanics. Meme + utility = powerful combo.
💡 Alpha doesn’t promise x100 – but gives you a front-row seat. Which one are you watching?
Stable ≠ Safe. That’s one of 2025’s loudest wake-up calls.
Let’s break down why stablecoins aren’t the safe haven many believe.
🧯 1. Depegs still haunt the market
In April, $sUSD lost its $1 peg after changes to Synthetix reduced collateral thresholds, leading to oversupply.
Sounds rare? Think again. $DAI, $USDD, and $USN have all faced similar slippage.
🪙 2. What backs your stablecoin?
$USDT (Tether) holds over $98.5B in U.S. Treasury bills — about 1.6% of the total market. If bond yields or prices swing, what happens to your "stable" coin?
⚖️ 3. Regulation is coming fast
In the U.S., the proposed GENIUS Act would force stablecoins to have: ✅ 100% cash-equivalent reserves ✅ monthly public audits ✅ no interest-bearing versions
BUT: Tether may be exempt due to legal loopholes. Fair competition? Maybe not.
🏦 4. TradFi wants a piece
JPMorgan and Bank of America are reportedly developing a joint stablecoin. This isn't just a market entry — it’s a strategic push to merge crypto rails with traditional finance.
💡 What should you do?
Don’t keep all your funds in a single stablecoin
Always check reserve audits (not just the marketing)
Prepare for short-term depegs
Watch regulation — it’s the ultimate market shifter
🎯 A stablecoin is not cash under your mattress. It’s a tool — and every tool comes with risks.
Tariffs on the EU postponed until July 9 — but Trump isn’t holding back.
🛑His latest comment🛑: “I was extremely pleased with the 50% tariff on the European Union, especially given that negotiations were moving slowly (to put it mildly!).
Remember, I’m authorized to ‘MAKE THE DEAL’ for U.S. trade if no deal is reached or we’re treated unfairly.
I was just informed the EU called to quickly schedule a meeting — a positive development. I hope, just like with China, they will finally open up Europe for fair trade with the United States.
Both sides will be happy and successful if they do it!”
❓Trade war drama continues — is this the beginning of a new U.S.–EU showdown?