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Crypto analyst Jussy warns Bitcoin (BTC) may not have reached its bottom and is repeating a 2022-style bear structure. Comparing weekly charts, Jussy identifies a double-top in 2025 above ~$120,000 followed by a sharp breakdown through key support near $74,321 and a multi-week consolidation resembling the 2022 bear flag. Using the same post-flag percentage decline seen in 2022, the analyst projects an initial drop toward ~$46,199 (≈38% from the $74,320 region), with a possible final bottom near $28,301 before a meaningful recovery. Current BTC price in the analysis is cited near $65,000 after breaking below $100,000. The forecast highlights risk of deeper losses and suggests traders should prepare for extended downside pressure and volatility. Primary keywords: Bitcoin, BTC price, bear flag, market bottom, support levels.

Todd Snyder, the bankruptcy court–appointed liquidator for Terraform Labs (founded by Do Kwon), has filed a lawsuit against market maker Jane Street and three individuals — co‑founder Robert Granieri and employees Bryce Pratt and Michael Huang. The complaint alleges Jane Street used nonpublic information obtained from Terraform insiders to trade, earn illicit profits and accelerate the collapse of the Terraform ecosystem. Snyder is seeking damages from the named defendants. The case centers on alleged insider trading and its role in Terraform’s liquidation; no specific dollar damages were reported in the report. Key names: Terraform Labs, Do Kwon, Todd Snyder, Jane Street, Robert Granieri, Bryce Pratt, Michael Huang. Primary keywords: Terraform, Jane Street, insider trading. Secondary/semantic keywords: liquidation, bankruptcy, market maker, illegal profit, ecosystem collapse.

QNT (QNT/USDT) has moved from mid-$80s to the mid-$60s between the two reports. Latest data: price ~ $64.5 with 24h volume ~$6.0–6.8M (a ~20–30% drop). Price sits below the 20‑day EMA (~$67.6) and momentum indicators are bearish (RSI ~39–41, negative MACD histogram), but the decline lacks strong volume confirmation. Analysts flag low-volume downmoves as potential accumulation (Wyckoff-like) rather than wide distribution. Key volume-backed supports: $59.80 and $62.82. Immediate resistance at $64.89; higher resistances at $66.58, $68.87 and $74.53. Bull case: a volume-confirmed breakout above $64.89 (plus Bitcoin recovery) could open a move toward $86.06. Bear case: a Bitcoin-driven sell-off or a sudden spike in selling volume may push QNT to much lower targets (bear target cited at $38.70). Traders should monitor: 1) volume on upticks — conviction needs volume notably above current levels (rough guide: >$15M observed in earlier note); 2) BTC direction and critical BTC levels (support near $60k, resistance ~ $68k); 3) multi-timeframe high-volume nodes (12 key levels identified) for signs of accumulation vs distribution. Risk factors: low participation on rallies, resistance near $82.79 noted in earlier coverage, and high BTC correlation that can amplify moves. This summary is informational and not investment advice.

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index (Alternative.me) has fallen to 8, placing market sentiment firmly in the ’Extreme Fear’ zone. The index scores 0–100 using six inputs: volatility (25%), market momentum/volume (25%), social media sentiment (15%), surveys (15%), Bitcoin dominance (10%) and Google Trends (10%). Readings below 20 historically coincide with major market bottoms or consolidation phases; single-digit readings have appeared in the 2018–2019 bear market and the March 2020 crash. A recent move from 5 to 8 is an uptick but keeps sentiment deeply negative, reflecting high volatility, heavy selling volume, negative social discourse and flows from altcoins into Bitcoin. Drivers cited include macro uncertainty (interest rates, regulatory pressure), weak on-chain metrics (declining active addresses and DeFi engagement), negative derivatives funding and institutional ETP outflows. For traders, extreme fear can flag contrarian buying opportunities but is not a precise timing tool: low readings can persist and often accompany heightened volatility and reduced retail entry. Recommended trader actions: use the Fear & Greed Index alongside price action, volume, on-chain indicators and derivatives data; emphasise risk management, position sizing and confirmation signals before entering long positions.

XRP continues to trade under pressure around $1.37, down roughly 60% from its July 2025 peak near $3.60. Technical analyst More Crypto Online (MCO) outlines two competing scenarios: a corrective B-wave recovery toward about $2.86, or a bullish Wave 5 rally that could target roughly $6 if the Wave 4 correction is complete. The key near-term level is $1.21 (50% Fibonacci of the prior impulse). A decisive break below $1.20 — particularly under February swing lows — could accelerate the correction toward a broader support zone between $0.489 and $0.989. Shorter timeframes show corrective three-wave patterns and range-bound action between roughly $1.21 and $1.54. Important intraday thresholds are $1.51–$1.52 (clearance would raise confidence a base is forming) and $1.67 (next resistance). If buyers fail to hold current levels, traders should watch $1.36–$1.31 and a possible dip to $1.19. The situation presents asymmetric outcomes: sustained recovery could push targets to $2.86–$6, while a breakdown would open much larger downside risk. This is analysis, not financial advice.

Ethereum (ETH), XRP and Shiba Inu (SHIB) face renewed downside pressure after recent breakdowns and failed recovery attempts. ETH is trading near a key support at $1,885 — holding this level is critical to avoid another leg down; ETH remains below major moving averages and lacks buyer conviction. XRP is in a precarious structural decline, trading below significant moving averages with lower highs forming; continued weakness raises the probability of a test of $1, though a rapid drop is not guaranteed. SHIB remains trapped in a longer-term downtrend, producing small, fragile rebounds that fail to sustain as moving averages act as dynamic resistance. Volume spikes are occurring on declines rather than rallies, indicating selling pressure and defensive positioning. Traders are advised to remain cautious: bullish strategies carry higher risk until assets reclaim higher moving averages and resistance zones. Key keywords: Ethereum price, ETH support $1,885, XRP $1 risk, Shiba Inu outlook, crypto market sell pressure.

ALGO (ALGO/USDT) is trading at $0.0866 amid a short-term downtrend but showing signs of accumulation driven by low-volume declines. 24h volume is about $30.6M versus a typical $45–50M average, suggesting weak selling pressure and potential institutional buying. Key technicals: RSI ~33 (near oversold), price below EMA20 ($0.09), bullish MACD divergence, Supertrend bearish. Important levels: support cluster $0.0819–$0.0846 (critical equilibrium), secondary support $0.0773, bearish target $0.0574, bullish targets $0.0846–$0.10 and extended $0.1114 if reversal gains volume. ALGO shows high correlation with BTC (≈0.85); BTC support at $64,323 and resistance at $65,475 will influence ALGO direction. Analysts highlight that a true reversal requires a volume breakout — without volume, breakouts risk being fakeouts. Recommendation for traders: watch for rising participation/volume as confirmation before entering long positions; short-term bias cautiously bullish on accumulation, with clear risk if BTC declines further.

WTI crude oil repeatedly tested the $67.00-per-barrel level as of March 13, 2025, caught between rising geopolitical risk in the Middle East—notably renewed tensions near the Strait of Hormuz—and newly implemented broad import tariffs that threaten global demand. Increased naval patrols and diplomatic posturing around the Hormuz chokepoint have added a geopolitical risk premium; historically similar episodes have lifted prices by $3–$8 per barrel. Offsetting this, recent tariffs across North America, the EU and Asia-Pacific are forecast to reduce aggregate oil demand (estimates cited: ~150,000 b/d North America, ~75,000 b/d EU, ~200,000 b/d Asia-Pacific) and shave global GDP growth by about 0.2%, per the IEA. U.S. EIA inventory data showed a smaller-than-expected crude stock draw but tightening refined-product supplies, producing mixed fundamental signals. Traders are watching OPEC+ compliance, U.S. shale rig counts, global freight rates and U.S. SPR activity. Technicals show a narrowing price channel implying low volatility that may precede a breakout; a de-escalation would likely shift focus back to demand headwinds, while any tangible supply disruption could push WTI toward $70–$72. Key takeaways for traders: maintain tight risk controls around the $67 resistance, monitor Iran/Hormuz headlines and tariff policy updates, and watch inventories and OPEC+ statements for breakout cues.

Bankrupt Terraform Labs has filed a lawsuit in Delaware bankruptcy court accusing US market maker Jane Street Group of trading practices that contributed to the May 2022 collapse of algorithmic stablecoin TerraUSD (UST) and its sister token Luna (LUNA). The April 15, 2025 complaint alleges coordinated selling pressure, exploitation of Terra’s mint-and-burn mechanics and other manipulative strategies that amplified UST’s depeg and the ensuing Luna death spiral that erased roughly $40 billion in market value. Jane Street — a major quantitative trading firm managing about $50 billion in assets — is accused of exceeding normal market-making activity and breaching market-integrity duties. The suit forms part of Terraform’s Chapter 11 estate recovery efforts and could recover funds for creditors if causation is proven. Observers say the case broadens liability exposure beyond issuers and exchanges to liquidity providers, raising potential regulatory and compliance changes for crypto market makers, possible reduced liquidity in certain venues, and higher operating costs. The complaint follows earlier SEC fraud charges against Terraform and founder Do Kwon. Outcome uncertainty is high due to complex causation questions; however, a successful claim could set legal precedent for market-maker responsibility in decentralized finance.

Reserve Bank of Australia Assistant Governor Christopher Plumb said the RBA will place primary weight on quarterly Consumer Price Index (CPI) releases for inflation forecasting. The shift emphasizes the comprehensive quarterly CPI—covering ~100,000 prices across eight capital cities and updated expenditure weights—over the partial monthly indicator introduced by the ABS in 2022. Plumb argued quarterly data offers better seasonal adjustment, fuller services coverage, and reduced noise from temporary spikes, improving forecasts out 6–8 quarters. The RBA will still monitor monthly indicators and may act between quarters if warranted, but policymakers expect interest-rate decisions, market communications and business planning to reference quarterly trends more prominently. The change aligns Australia with other major central banks that prioritise comprehensive data for core forecasting. Traders and markets can expect lower volatility around monthly releases and clearer policy signals tied to CPI releases in February, May, August and November, though genuine shocks could prompt off-cycle responses.

NZD/USD slid after failing to hold the 0.6000 psychological level as markets reassessed the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s (RBNZ) outlook and trade tensions intensified. Earlier RBNZ communications and updated forecasts signalled a more dovish policy repricing: growth forecasts were trimmed, Q4 2024 GDP rose only 0.2%, unemployment rose to 4.3%, and business confidence and export commodity prices weakened. Interest rate futures now price roughly 25bp of hikes over 12 months versus ~75bp three months ago, narrowing the NZD–USD yield gap and reducing NZD support. Technicals show immediate resistance at 0.5980–0.6020 and support near ~0.5920 (50‑day MA) with a downside target around 0.5850 if breached; momentum indicators (RSI) and rising volumes during the sell‑off suggest room for further short‑term downside. Options markets show increased NZD put demand and CFTC positioning points to growing speculative shorts. Global factors — firmer US Fed expectations amid strong US labour/services inflation, mixed Chinese demand, a ~7% YTD drop in the Bloomberg Commodity Index, and fragile risk sentiment — further favour USD strength. The later article adds trade-tariff risks targeting industrial and agricultural exports (dairy, logs, meat), which would raise logistics costs and risk aversion, reinforcing downside pressure on NZD. Analysts view the RBNZ policy pivot as a regime change that leans bearish for NZD, though valuation metrics (real effective exchange rate near 8% below 10‑yr average) mean reversion is possible if commodity prices or risk appetite improve. Traders should monitor RBNZ communications, upcoming NZ inflation prints, Chinese demand data, US macro (Fed signals), trade-negotiation developments and options/positioning flows for catalysts that could reverse or accelerate the move.

ARB trading near $0.095–$0.12 remains in a daily downtrend but shows oversold conditions that could produce a short-term bounce. Latest readings: RSI ~24–31 (oversold), MACD histogram turning positive (hidden bullish), price below EMA20 (~$0.11) and Supertrend bearish. Volume has risen (approx. $80M–$120M), suggesting accumulation but not yet a confirmed reversal. Key intraday/support levels: $0.0932 (pivot) and $0.0883–$0.0946 consolidation zone; immediate resistances: $0.0980, $0.1049–$0.1050 and $0.1195–$0.1224. Breakdown targets: $0.0451–$0.0347 on accelerated momentum; upside targets on confirmed volume: $0.1050–$0.1450 (extended $0.15–$0.1868 in earlier analysis). High correlation with Bitcoin (~0.85) means BTC weakness (recent ~4% decline) raises downside risk for ARB. Trading guidance for traders: momentum traders should wait for RSI >30 and a MACD crossover with volume confirmation before entering; risk-managed bullish bias if price holds above $0.1155–$0.0932 (depending on timeframe) with invalidation below $0.1077–$0.0451; consider 1–2% position risk and multi-timeframe confirmation. Overall, expect potential short-term bounce within a broader bearish trend unless volume-backed breakout occurs. Not investment advice.

India’s composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for February 2025 came in at 58.7, with manufacturing at 59.2 and services at 58.4, marking the 24th consecutive month above the 50 expansion threshold. New orders rose to 60.1 and the future output index reached 64.2, indicating sustained demand and elevated business confidence. Employment indices improved to 54.8. Commerzbank’s emerging markets team, led by Ulrich Leuchtmann, argues these PMI readings create a ‘fundamental floor’ for the Indian rupee (INR), reducing rupee volatility — historically about 0.8% lower for each 1-point sustained PMI rise. Despite these strong fundamentals, the INR has depreciated ~4.2% year-to-date vs the USD due to external pressures: US rate-driven capital outflows (net portfolio outflows of $3.2bn Jan–Feb 2025) and a widening trade deficit ($22.8bn in Feb 2025). RBI’s repo rate remains at 6.50%, supporting carry trade interest-rate differentials. Commerzbank highlights that when India’s composite PMI exceeds ~58.0, the rupee shows reduced volatility, suggesting medium-term support around 83.50/USD. Implications for traders: monitor PMI and capital flows — strong PMI points to medium-term rupee resilience and reduced probability of RBI easing, but short-term FX moves remain sensitive to US monetary policy, oil prices and portfolio flows. (Keywords: India PMI, Indian rupee, INR, PMI data, Commerzbank, RBI, capital flows, trade deficit)

XRP experienced a large surge in trading volume across spot and futures markets, coinciding with a 6.46% price decline. Spot volume rose sharply on major exchanges — Upbit (+83%, ~$193M), Coinbase (+34%, ~$111.7M) and Binance (+68%, >$131M) — with total spot flows exceeding $710M and futures trading around $3.76B, suggesting heavy short activity. Price fell from $1.46 to $1.34 and briefly broke the $1.40 support; a break below $1.34 could open the way to $1.25, while reclaiming $1.40 would be needed to target $1.66. On-chain fundamentals remain robust: daily successful XRP Ledger transactions jumped ~40% (from ~1.5M to ~2.5M) and XRP’s RWA on-chain market cap rose ~23.4% to $2B, briefly surpassing Solana’s RWA figure. Arizona’s proposed Digital Assets Strategic Reserve Fund also lists XRP alongside BTC and others. Despite strong network activity and RWA growth, increased selling pressure and a bearish 4-hour price structure signal near-term downside risk for traders.

VanEck Europe has listed an Exchange Traded Note (ETN) tracking the Sui blockchain’s native token (SUI) on Deutsche Börse Xetra under the ticker VESU. The ETN provides regulated, euro-denominated exposure to SUI without direct custody, targeting institutional and retail investors across Europe. VanEck acts as issuer; the product is overseen by Germany’s financial regulator BaFin and mirrors earlier Bitcoin and Ethereum ETNs. Sui is a Layer‑1 blockchain from Mysten Labs designed for high throughput via parallel execution and the Move programming language. The listing is expected to increase liquidity and price discovery for SUI, offer a familiar investment vehicle for pension funds and asset managers, and introduce issuer-credit (counterparty) risk plus management fees. Key trading considerations: VESU trades during Deutsche Börse hours (not 24/7), is euro‑settled, carries an annual fee that causes slight tracking drag, and exposes investors to SUI volatility and VanEck credit risk. Historical precedents (BTC/ETH ETNs) show such listings can draw institutional flows and higher trading volumes for the underlying asset, but long‑term price performance depends on Sui network adoption and fundamentals.

Shaw Walters, founder and CEO of Eliza Labs (formerly ai16z), told Decrypt at ETHDenver that current AI models meet his definition of artificial general intelligence (AGI). Walters argues these systems are “general intelligence” despite differing from human cognition. Eliza Labs created the open-source ElizaOS framework for autonomous AI agents on blockchains. Walters traced agent progress from GPT-3’s fragile structured outputs to GPT-4’s reliable action-calling, which enabled practical agents. As AI agents gained persistent presence and wallet/control capabilities across crypto platforms (examples include OpenClaw, Coinbase’s Agentic Wallets, and Fetch.ai integrations), Walters warned this autonomy introduces major security risks: prompt injection, agent mistakes, and direct wallet compromises. He stressed fully decentralized AI does not yet exist and that local execution currently approximates it best. Walters also rejected the idea of a single dominant “AI God,” saying AGI will be variant and distributed. Key keywords: AGI, autonomous AI agents, wallet security, Eliza Labs, ElizaOS, prompt injection, GPT-4, decentralized AI.

Jito’s total value locked (TVL) collapsed from $3.77 billion to under $1 billion, a drop of roughly $2.77 billion (≈73%), pushing the protocol from the top position on Solana to fifth by TVL. The decline reflects both SOL price effects and outright outflows: Jito’s SOL holdings fell from 18.9 million to about 12.38 million SOL (≈34.5% decrease). TVL metrics are down in dollar and SOL terms, indicating capital rotation away from Jito and within the Solana DeFi ecosystem. The fall alters Solana DeFi rankings as other protocols capture redistributed liquidity. Traders should note that TVL falls can stem from token price moves, withdrawals, or incentive shifts — all relevant for liquidity, yield rates, and short-term market sentiment.

RENDER (RNDR/USDT) trades around $1.35–$1.45 after a recent intraday bounce. Both reports highlight a weak downtrend but unusually low selling volume, a structure consistent with accumulation rather than broad distribution. Volume Profile places the Value Area near $1.35–$1.46 with the Point of Control around $1.39–$1.44, indicating buy interest concentrated in that band. Key technicals: price remains below EMA20 (~$1.47–$1.51), RSI is neutral (~39–43), and the MACD histogram has turned mildly positive. Short-term supports: $1.355 / $1.33 / $1.2687; resistances: $1.39–$1.46 / $1.54 / $1.64–$1.73. Futures open interest shows limited institutional participation, and whale inflows are mixed—open interest growth suggests some futures interest but upside volume on rally days is weaker than down-day volume, so participation is not yet convincing. Correlation with Bitcoin is high (~0.85); BTC direction will materially affect RNDR. Scenario guidance: if the $1.355–$1.44 area holds with rising volume (24h > ~$40M–60M), RNDR could rotate toward $1.64 and, in a sustained accumulation case, target higher levels (analyst targets $2.10–$2.44). Conversely, a volume-backed breakdown below $1.33–$1.23 (or a BTC collapse to ~$60k) risks a deeper drop (bear target cited ~$0.63). Short-term view: neutral-to-bullish conditional on POC holding and volume pick-up; decisively bearish if a high-volume breakdown occurs. Traders should watch volume spikes, the Point of Control near $1.39–$1.44, BTC support levels, and set tight risk management (recommended stop-losses below the critical support).

Former US president Donald Trump’s advisory group, the Board of Peace, has explored creating a dollar-pegged stablecoin to ease severe cash shortages in Gaza. The initiative — still at an early, exploratory stage — aims to speed transfers, preserve value and bypass banking disruptions that hamper humanitarian payouts. Organizers have held talks with policy advisers, donors, technologists and crypto firms to assess practical, technical and regulatory challenges, including sanctions compliance, anti-money-laundering (AML) checks, custody, distribution logistics, and the risk of diversion to armed groups. No final partners, technical design, funding targets or timeline have been announced. Proponents argue a dedicated stablecoin could reduce fees, accelerate delivery and increase traceability if governed and regulated properly; critics warn it could politicize aid and risk sanctions exposure or misuse. For crypto traders: the plan highlights potential regulatory scrutiny on stablecoins and cross-border crypto transfers, could spur demand for dollar-pegged tokens if implemented, and may prompt geopolitical and compliance-driven volatility in stablecoin and payments-focused tokens.

APEMARS (APRZ) has progressed from Stage 8 into its 9th presale stage (Dust Swipe) at $0.00007841 per token, with CoinMarketCap–reported metrics showing ~11.8 billion tokens sold, 1,152+ holders and over $240k raised. The ERC‑20 project uses an “Orbital Boost System” referral program that awards referrer and referee (~9.34% on qualifying $22+ contributions). Organizers project an indicative listing price of $0.0055, implying a theoretical 6,900% gain from the current presale price; promotional examples show a $5,000 presale stake could hypothetically reach roughly $350k at that listing price. The piece is a sponsored press release and not investment advice. Market context: this presale momentum comes as established meme coins pull back — Dogecoin (DOGE) and Pepe (PEPE) showed short‑term weakness in the same reporting window. Key trader takeaways: APEMARS offers high‑risk, high‑reward exposure via an ERC‑20 presale; referral incentives may amplify demand and FOMO; verify tokenomics (total supply sold vs circulating), liquidity, lockups, smart‑contract audits and listing mechanics before participating. Primary SEO keywords: APEMARS presale, APRZ, presale ROI, ERC‑20, Dogecoin, Pepe.

ProCap Financial, led by Anthony Pompliano, has stepped up repurchases of its publicly traded shares (BRR) to close a steep discount to its market net asset value (mNAV). Since authorising buybacks in December 2024, the company has repurchased about 2% of outstanding shares and most recently bought 148,241 BRR (roughly $359,000). ProCap holds approximately 5,007 BTC on its balance sheet and reports an NAV near $305 million while its market capitalisation trades below $202 million, leaving BRR roughly 85% below last year’s peak. Pompliano personally committed $1 million in December and says the firm will “aggressively” buy shares while they trade at a substantial discount; he takes a $1 salary and limited equity pay tied to a $15 share price. Analysts view buybacks as a potential technical floor and a way to increase per‑share BTC exposure, but warn of risks including depletion of fiat reserves and ongoing Bitcoin price volatility. The move reflects a broader trend among corporate Bitcoin treasuries using repurchases to try to narrow discounts to mNAV and will be watched as a test case for whether buybacks restore investor confidence and support BRR liquidity.

A WTO Appellate Body ruling upholding challenges to proposed tariffs on key technology components (semiconductors and rare earths) triggered a sharp risk-off move in Asian and early European sessions, driving the Japanese Yen higher and pushing USD/JPY to a three-week low. Investors repriced global trade and growth prospects, prompting equity sell-offs across the Asia-Pacific region and flows into safe havens. USD/JPY fell through technical support at 148.50, spurring automated selling and a rise in demand for Yen call options. The move reflects classic risk-off behavior amplified by unwinding of Yen-funded carry trades; central bank divergence (BoJ’s ultra-loose policy vs. a data-dependent Fed) played a secondary role. Key technical supports are 146.80 and 145.00 — the latter monitored as a potential intervention trigger by Japan’s authorities. Broader impacts include weakness in commodity-linked currencies (AUD, CAD) and export-dependent Asian FX (KRW, TWD). Analysts warn sustained Yen strength could pressure Japanese policy makers to act if it threatens growth and exports. Traders should watch official statements from Washington, Beijing, Brussels, upcoming US data (inflation, jobs), options positioning, and any MoF/BoJ intervention signals to gauge whether the episode is transitory or the start of a longer Yen rally. Main keywords: USD/JPY, Japanese Yen, risk-off, WTO tariff ruling, forex volatility.

Solana’s on‑chain real-world asset (RWA) exposure climbed to about $1.71 billion by 23 February, a 46% month‑on‑month rise that outpaced the wider RWA sector’s 7% growth to $25.07 billion. Growth has been product‑led, dominated by tokenized treasuries which account for roughly 49% (~$833 million) of Solana’s RWAs. Key pools cited include BUIDL (~$552.6m) and USDY (~$179.4m). Private‑credit linked products (e.g., Credix/Hastra PRIME) added roughly $330.4m, while multi‑chain issuances from Ondo Finance and Securitize signalled strategic reallocation to Solana’s rails. Cross‑chain rotations contributed about $540m of inflows from Ethereum, strengthening on‑chain liquidity and trading depth. Institutional demand for 3–4% APYs and Solana’s low‑cost, high‑throughput settlement have been central drivers. The article frames the expansion as a treasury‑led institutional breakout rather than a one‑off liquidity spike, noting ancillary benefits to on‑chain activity (liquidity, memecoin trading, settlement efficiency).

MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor told Natalie Brunell’s Coin Stories podcast that credible quantum-computing threats to Bitcoin are likely more than a decade away and manageable. He said the cybersecurity community would detect actionable quantum risk well in advance, enabling coordinated upgrades to software, nodes, wallets and hardware toward post-quantum cryptography. Saylor argued the crypto sector’s security practices — including multi-factor authentication and hardware keys — make it well placed to respond and even lead mitigation efforts. The company concurrently bought 592 BTC (~$39.8m), bringing its holdings to 717,722 BTC at an average cost of $67,286. The reporting contrasts Saylor’s view with remarks from Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, who has suggested a non-negligible chance (cited as ~20% by 2030) of quantum computers undermining current crypto primitives and has driven the Ethereum Foundation to add post-quantum work to its 2026 security roadmap. Market context: BTC trades around the mid-$60k range with a short-term downtrend; technicals show RSI in the low-30s (near oversold) and short-term supports near $65.6k and $62.9k. Analysts note ongoing institutional accumulation (e.g., Turkey’s Net Holding adding 352 BTC). For traders: the news reduces immediate existential concerns about quantum risk to Bitcoin while underscoring continued institutional buying — factors that point to a measured market reaction rather than a sudden volatility spike. This is not financial advice.

KAS (KAS/USDT) is trading near $0.030–0.031 amid a broader downtrend but with subdued volume, suggesting weak selling pressure and potential accumulation. Recent readings: price ≈ $0.0304, RSI ~39, EMA20 ~ $0.03, Supertrend bearish; MACD/RSI divergence hints at limited recovery potential if confirmed by rising volume. Key support levels: $0.0304, $0.0293 (critical), $0.0282–$0.0285; resistances: $0.0314–$0.0319, $0.0331, $0.0369, with a medium-term bullish target near $0.0440 conditional on a volume-backed breakout. Volume is low (reported between ~$7–9M in earlier notes and ~$12–14M in later updates), indicating retail-dominated participation and few institutional block trades. Trading scenarios: bullish confirmation requires a daily close above $0.0327–$0.033 with rising spot/futures volume (entry window ~ $0.0305–$0.0315; target $0.0440; stop < $0.0285); bearish momentum resumes on a decisive break below $0.0293–$0.0285 (targets $0.0250 and lower). Correlation with BTC matters — sustained upside likely only if Bitcoin stabilizes. For traders: monitor spot vs. futures volume, watch $0.0293 support and volume spikes for a reliable reversal signal, size positions small, and treat low-volume breakouts as potential traps.

ING Bank analysis finds Vietnam is the largest ASEAN beneficiary of recent US tariff policies, as multinational manufacturers shift production away from China. Key drivers include competitive labor costs, extensive free-trade agreements, rapid infrastructure investment, and political stability. Electronics lead Vietnam’s export growth (42% of exports), followed by textiles (15%) and machinery (12%). Vietnam attracted $36.6 billion in FDI in 2024 (≈15% YoY growth) and plans roughly $120 billion in infrastructure investment through 2030. Export growth projections (2023–2025) show Vietnam rising from 8.2% to an estimated 10.3% in 2025, outpacing Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. Major firms — notably Samsung and Apple suppliers — are expanding Vietnamese production, accelerating diversification into electronics, textiles, furniture and auto components. ING highlights Vietnam’s geographic and regulatory advantages that preserve trade links with both the US (≈30% of exports) and China (for intermediate goods). Short-term implications include increased FDI inflows, export-led GDP growth and pressure on regional competitors; long-term effects may reshape ASEAN leadership dynamics and supply-chain geography. Risks include infrastructure strain, rising labor costs, regulatory hurdles and potential future tariff or policy changes.

The Trump administration is considering imposing new tariffs on six major industries under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, citing national security. Details — target countries and tariff rates — remain undisclosed. This would expand the 2018 precedent (25% steel, 10% aluminum) and could cover sectors such as semiconductors, critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, defense components, energy infrastructure materials, and advanced technologies (AI/quantum). Markets reacted with increased volatility in industrial and technology equities, currency moves and shifts in bond yields. Businesses and trade groups are preparing contingency plans and increasing lobbying, while trading partners (EU, China, Japan, South Korea, Canada, Mexico) signalled objections and warned of possible retaliation. Legal questions center on executive authority under Section 232 and recent Supreme Court rulings on presidential powers; WTO dispute pathways remain contested due to national-security exceptions. Short-term effects may include supply-chain disruption, higher input costs and market uncertainty; protected domestic producers could gain if tariffs are enacted. The scope, timing and economic impact depend on the unspecified tariff rates, targeted imports and any retaliatory measures.

A public debate ignited on X after Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas defended Bitcoin’s core properties—censorship- and debasement-resistance—arguing institutional access (Wall Street “wrappers”) hasn’t changed BTC itself, only the intermediaries. The exchange followed Cooper Turley’s comment that crypto’s real-world utility is unclear beyond speculation and Oliver Renick’s critique that Bitcoin’s high volatility effectively constitutes repeated “debasement” events, undermining its money-like function. Balchunas acknowledged short-term volatility limits Bitcoin’s use as everyday currency but maintained that volatility reflects youth and that long-term supply immutability preserves its debasement resistance. The thread highlighted two camps: proponents who view institutional plumbing as neutral or positive for adoption and skeptics who say volatility and growing institutional control weaken Bitcoin’s monetary case. At publication BTC traded near $66,207. Primary keywords: Bitcoin, Wall Street, institutional adoption, volatility, debasement-resistant, censorship-resistant. Secondary/semantic keywords included: ETF analyst, intermediaries, market maturity, spot ETFs, TradingView.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded four consecutive months of net outflows and have shed roughly 85,000–87,000 BTC since October–November 2025, with aggregate ETF assets falling from a peak near $170 billion in October 2025 to about $84.3 billion. Major funds saw notable declines: BlackRock’s IBIT dropped ~6% (806,000 to 759,000 BTC) and Fidelity’s FBTC fell ~12.6% (213,000 to 186,000 BTC). Between Feb. 12–19, seven trading sessions produced net outflows of 11,042 BTC, including a single-day reduction of 6,120 BTC on Feb. 12. Cumulative net inflows since July 2025 total only ~$5 billion, down sharply from prior highs. The 90-day rolling flow comparison shows recurring rotation of capital from Bitcoin ETFs into gold ETFs, with gold seeing large inflows through 2025 and early 2026. Analysts point to a ‘late-cycle restrictive digestion’ macro backdrop: high real yields, restrictive Fed policy, and attractive fixed-income returns raise the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like BTC, reducing ETF demand. Traders should note ETF flows are acting as a source of supply for spot markets; Bitcoin price declines have outpaced ETF balance reductions, suggesting weaker spot demand. Key metrics to watch: ETF BTC balances (~1.26M BTC currently), net flow daily/7-day averages, 90-day rolling inflows versus gold ETFs, and macro indicators (real yields, Treasury curve) that historically correlate with ETF inflows.