A $43 billion mistake triggered massive sell orders, crashing Bitcoin 14% in minutes. Here’s how it happened. Bitcoin may be volatile, but it doesn’t usually drop 14% in a single day without a major macro shock, regulatory crackdown, or exchange hack. But this time, the trigger wasn’t a government ban or a cyberattack. It was something far more mundane — and far more embarrassing.
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Discover why the crypto bear market may have started in January 2025, according to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan. While many investors watched Bitcoin soar, hitting its all-time high (ATH) of $126,198 on October 5, 2025, underlying market weakness was quietly building. Retail-focused altcoins had already begun rolling over, and institutional inflows temporarily masked the downturn.
Hougan’s analysis contrasts with W.D. Gann’s principle that “time is more important than price”, highlighting that market cycles often shift before headline prices reflect them. Another key factor is the rise of “paper Bitcoin,” with ETFs and custodial products creating synthetic supply that could influence volatility and scarcity.
Understanding these dynamics is crucial for investors. Paying attention to time cycles, market sentiment, and actual on-chain supply can help you navigate bear markets, preserve capital, and identify long-term opportunities in crypto. Don’t just watch BTC price; watch the cycles beneath it.
Did the Crypto Bear Market Begin in October 2025? Or Earlier? Read More »
When the dollar weakens, hard assets rise, living costs rise, and eventually interest rates rise, households feel the pain last, but most. The FED held interest rates steady. Gold and Silver are up sharply. The Dollar is Down. Why Trump might want a weaker Dollar. How a weaker Dollar affects you. The Big Picture on the Dollar, Gold & Silver.
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The strategic stakes in Greenland go far beyond theory. Thule Air Base already anchors U.S. missile warning, space surveillance, and Arctic defense, but across the Arctic, Russia has built approximately 32 “continuously attended military sites” including submarine bases, airfields, and radar stations, projecting power from its northern coast to remote islands. As Moscow expands its Arctic footprint and China eyes the region, Greenland’s value skyrockets. Securing it—or at least guaranteeing absolute alignment—gives the U.S. unmatched early-warning capability, protects key transatlantic routes, and locks NATO’s northern flank against emerging threats. In the Arctic, geography is power—and Greenland is the ultimate lever.
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We’ve updated the ROC charts. NYSE ROC Chart NASDAQ ROC Chart Crypto ROC Charts NYSE ROC Chart The NYSE ROC chart has generated a buy signal after hesitating throughout much of 2025. Updates include: ROC Chart (See above) NYSE Weekly Composite Chart NYSE vs. NASDAQ Chart See: NYSE ROC Chart NASDAQ ROC Chart After outperforming
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“If Tether were a country, its gold reserves would rank 34th in the world, surpassing many nations. With central banks and gold-backed ETFs also buying heavily, demand for gold is rising, putting upward pressure on prices. This surge shows how digital finance and traditional markets are increasingly intertwined.”
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In the old Lone Ranger TV shows, the Lone Ranger would say to his horse Silver, “High-O Silver Away,” and now, after decades in the doldrums, physical Silver is taking off to the moon. For decades, JP Morgan has been keeping the price of Silver below $30. through naked paper silver short contracts, and they
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By comparing the price of any two commodities, we can see when one or the other get overpriced. Let’s look at the price of two of the most important commodities, OIL vs. GOLD.
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Bitcoin’s famous halving cycle is losing its grip on prices as institutional investors, ETFs, and lower volatility reshape the market.
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Tether (USDT) and other dollar-backed stablecoins are quietly strengthening U.S. dollar dominance even as governments talk about de-dollarization. Stablecoins act as digital dollars, giving people worldwide fast, bank-free access to dollar stability—especially in high-inflation and capital-controlled economies.
Because stablecoins are backed by short-term U.S. Treasury bills, global demand for digital dollars creates new demand for U.S. government debt at a time when traditional buyers are weakening. U.S. policy, i.e., the GENIUS Act, reinforced this by legitimizing stablecoins. Instead of replacing the dollar, stablecoins modernize it—shifting dollar hegemony from treaties and petrodollars to blockchain-based, market-driven adoption.
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