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Gold Keeps Printing ATHs — Smart Money Is Making Its Move
As gold continues to push into new all-time highs (ATHs), whale activity is sending a clear signal. Large investors are steadily accumulating not only physical gold, but also tokenized gold assets like $XAU and $PAXG .
On-chain data shows notable movements from high-value wallets, including large purchases of PAXG and significant withdrawals of XAUT from centralized exchanges. Historically, this kind of behavior often points to long-term positioning, as whales tend to move assets off exchanges when they expect higher prices ahead.
This trend reflects a broader risk-off environment. With global uncertainty, persistent inflation concerns, and volatile crypto markets, capital is flowing toward assets backed by real-world value. Tokenized gold offers a unique bridge between traditional safe havens and on-chain liquidity.
While many are waiting for confirmation, smart money is already acting.
📌 Whales don’t chase headlines — they position early.
#GoldOnTheRise #FedHoldsRates
As gold continues to push into new all-time highs (ATHs), whale activity is sending a clear signal. Large investors are steadily accumulating not only physical gold, but also tokenized gold assets like $XAU and $PAXG .
On-chain data shows notable movements from high-value wallets, including large purchases of PAXG and significant withdrawals of XAUT from centralized exchanges. Historically, this kind of behavior often points to long-term positioning, as whales tend to move assets off exchanges when they expect higher prices ahead.
This trend reflects a broader risk-off environment. With global uncertainty, persistent inflation concerns, and volatile crypto markets, capital is flowing toward assets backed by real-world value. Tokenized gold offers a unique bridge between traditional safe havens and on-chain liquidity.
While many are waiting for confirmation, smart money is already acting.
📌 Whales don’t chase headlines — they position early.
#GoldOnTheRise #FedHoldsRates
Plasma: When gas stops being 'the second currency', stablecoins begin to behave like real products
There's one thing in crypto that I once thought was normal, until I looked back: why do I have to buy an additional token to use USDT?
Most stablecoin chains still hold an old assumption: to trade, you must have a separate gas token. You don't have enough USDT. You also need to deposit additional base coins. Technically, it makes sense. But from a product perspective, it's a layer of friction that's very uncomfortable.
Not just a cost. It's a psychological burden.
Most stablecoin chains still hold an old assumption: to trade, you must have a separate gas token. You don't have enough USDT. You also need to deposit additional base coins. Technically, it makes sense. But from a product perspective, it's a layer of friction that's very uncomfortable.
Not just a cost. It's a psychological burden.
There's one detail I find quite "real" about @Plasma that few people talk about: the issue of gas.
On most chains, if you want to use it, you have to hold the native token to pay fees. Even if you only hold USDT, you still end up needing to buy another token just to trade. It may seem small, but for real products, it creates a layer of friction.
Plasma $XPL allows you to pay fees using USDT itself, even pBTC in supported streams. This means that businesses receive revenue in stablecoin, and costs are also calculated in stablecoin. Users sending USDT only need USDT. There's no need to "bring along" an additional token to exist.
For me, this is not a flashy feature. It’s a way to make costs predictable. The same currency goes in and out. Accounting is easier. UX is also lighter.
Stablecoins were originally created to simplify currency. If you still have to hold an extra token just to pay fees, then the experience remains half-baked.
This might just be a technical detail. But often, it’s such details that determine whether people will use it long-term or not.
@Plasma $XPL #Plasma
On most chains, if you want to use it, you have to hold the native token to pay fees. Even if you only hold USDT, you still end up needing to buy another token just to trade. It may seem small, but for real products, it creates a layer of friction.
Plasma $XPL allows you to pay fees using USDT itself, even pBTC in supported streams. This means that businesses receive revenue in stablecoin, and costs are also calculated in stablecoin. Users sending USDT only need USDT. There's no need to "bring along" an additional token to exist.
For me, this is not a flashy feature. It’s a way to make costs predictable. The same currency goes in and out. Accounting is easier. UX is also lighter.
Stablecoins were originally created to simplify currency. If you still have to hold an extra token just to pay fees, then the experience remains half-baked.
This might just be a technical detail. But often, it’s such details that determine whether people will use it long-term or not.
@Plasma $XPL #Plasma
JPMorgan sets a long-term target of $266,000 for Bitcoin amid short-term pressure
Bitcoin is currently trading around $65,000 after a strong correction, while market sentiment remains defensive. In this context, JPMorgan Chase set a long-term price target of $266,000 for $BTC, although emphasizing that this is not a short-term scenario.
At the current time, the macro environment is leaning towards risk aversion: technology stocks are weak, precious metals are adjusting, and recent security incidents are increasing caution. JPMorgan also noted that Bitcoin has been trading below the estimated production cost of about $87,000, a level that has historically acted as a cycle support area.
At the current time, the macro environment is leaning towards risk aversion: technology stocks are weak, precious metals are adjusting, and recent security incidents are increasing caution. JPMorgan also noted that Bitcoin has been trading below the estimated production cost of about $87,000, a level that has historically acted as a cycle support area.
The superpower of Plasma is not money transfer — but payment data transfer
Every time we talk about stablecoin, the familiar question is: how fast can USDT be sent, and how low are the fees?
But the more I think about it, the more I realize that this is only half the story.
In real finance, there is no such thing as 'just transferring money'. Each payment is always associated with something: an invoice, salary, service fee, refund, dispute, reconciliation. Money carries meaning.
Crypto is different. Most of the current stablecoin transfers are quite 'blind'. A sends to B. The record chain shows that it has been sent. Done.
But the more I think about it, the more I realize that this is only half the story.
In real finance, there is no such thing as 'just transferring money'. Each payment is always associated with something: an invoice, salary, service fee, refund, dispute, reconciliation. Money carries meaning.
Crypto is different. Most of the current stablecoin transfers are quite 'blind'. A sends to B. The record chain shows that it has been sent. Done.
PEPE/USDT: Reaction from the descending wedge support, upper resistance still exists
$PePe is showing short-term recovery signals as the price bounces off the support line of the descending wedge pattern. This reaction indicates that buying pressure still exists in the important structural area.
However, the Ichimoku cloud currently acts as a dynamic resistance area above, limiting upward momentum and preventing the recovery from being truly confirmed.
In the current context, a technical rebound from the support area may still continue. However, only if the price decisively breaks above the upper edge of the wedge pattern, will the structure shift to a more positive outlook and open up the possibility for a stronger upward phase.
$PePe is showing short-term recovery signals as the price bounces off the support line of the descending wedge pattern. This reaction indicates that buying pressure still exists in the important structural area.
However, the Ichimoku cloud currently acts as a dynamic resistance area above, limiting upward momentum and preventing the recovery from being truly confirmed.
In the current context, a technical rebound from the support area may still continue. However, only if the price decisively breaks above the upper edge of the wedge pattern, will the structure shift to a more positive outlook and open up the possibility for a stronger upward phase.
Recently, I've noticed a rather unusual direction at @Plasma . It's not just about payment rails anymore, but starting to talk about “production payment”. It sounds a bit dry, but the idea is that stablecoins are no longer an experiment, but rather a real operational infrastructure.
What I pay attention to is not the speed or fees, but the ability to observe. When tools like Tenderly or flow monitoring like Phalcon are built directly on Plasma $XPL , every payment doesn't just pass through and disappear. It can be debugged, audited, and monitored in real-time.
For me, this is the moment when stablecoins begin to resemble financial infrastructure more than a crypto playground. Payments need not only to be fast but also observable when there are errors, when there are anomalies, when cash flow deviates from expectations.
This may not be something that excites retail. But for the operations team, for businesses, the ability to monitor and control is what ultimately decides whether they dare to use it or not.
Stablecoins only truly mature when they not only run but are also observed and verified like a production system.
@Plasma $XPL #Plasma
What I pay attention to is not the speed or fees, but the ability to observe. When tools like Tenderly or flow monitoring like Phalcon are built directly on Plasma $XPL , every payment doesn't just pass through and disappear. It can be debugged, audited, and monitored in real-time.
For me, this is the moment when stablecoins begin to resemble financial infrastructure more than a crypto playground. Payments need not only to be fast but also observable when there are errors, when there are anomalies, when cash flow deviates from expectations.
This may not be something that excites retail. But for the operations team, for businesses, the ability to monitor and control is what ultimately decides whether they dare to use it or not.
Stablecoins only truly mature when they not only run but are also observed and verified like a production system.
@Plasma $XPL #Plasma
XRP vs Bitcoin: can the crown really change?
This debate heats up whenever the market enters a corrective phase. When $BTC slips below important technical levels and can no longer maintain the strong upward momentum as initially expected, a bold question begins to emerge: what happens if Bitcoin doesn't reach $150K in this cycle?
The pressure lies in the long-term structure. In the previous cycle, Bitcoin peaked around the $126K region and then adjusted deeply to nearly $60K – a retracement of more than 50%. This movement did not break the system, but it shook short-term confidence and pulled the price back to the long-term support level that BTC has respected for over a decade.
The pressure lies in the long-term structure. In the previous cycle, Bitcoin peaked around the $126K region and then adjusted deeply to nearly $60K – a retracement of more than 50%. This movement did not break the system, but it shook short-term confidence and pulled the price back to the long-term support level that BTC has respected for over a decade.
On Solana, the issue is no longer launching — but whether anyone sees it or not
Launching a token on Solana (<-12/>) is becoming easier. The technical barriers are almost gone. But by 2026, most tokens do not disappear due to a bad idea, but for a much simpler reason: lack of visibility.
When thousands of new pairs appear every week, the market is forced to use coarse filters to sift attention. And at a very early stage, trading volume becomes the first signal. Not narrative, not roadmap, and no need for tokenomics yet. Without sufficiently clear activity, that pair almost does not exist in the eyes of most traders.
When thousands of new pairs appear every week, the market is forced to use coarse filters to sift attention. And at a very early stage, trading volume becomes the first signal. Not narrative, not roadmap, and no need for tokenomics yet. Without sufficiently clear activity, that pair almost does not exist in the eyes of most traders.
Plasma's payment breakthrough lies in something few like to talk about: refunds
When talking about stablecoins, people often mention low fees, fast speeds, and no intermediaries. But there is one very real thing that tends to be overlooked: what if something goes wrong?
With bank cards, many people don't really trust the system; they trust... the ability to get a refund. Even if it's slow and inconvenient, knowing that there's still some 'undo' button gives them the confidence to swipe their cards for serious expenses.
With bank cards, many people don't really trust the system; they trust... the ability to get a refund. Even if it's slow and inconvenient, knowing that there's still some 'undo' button gives them the confidence to swipe their cards for serious expenses.
$BTC is accumulating below resistance: The corrective structure still dominates in the short term
On the short time frame, Bitcoin continues to trade within the corrective structure, with the price being capped below the upper resistance area. The previous downtrend formed a technical rebound, but the current movement indicates that the price is still being limited by the downward trendline and the upper Fibonacci levels.
The price range around $73,000–$74,000 stands out as a confluence resistance area, where multiple price reactions have occurred. Meanwhile, the support levels below — especially around $67,000–$68,000 — are acting as the pivot point for the current structure.
The way the price fluctuates within this range reflects a short-term equilibrium state between the recovery force and supply pressure, as the market has not provided a clear breakout signal in either direction. Until the current structure is clearly broken, the price movement remains in a corrective phase and rebalancing.
On the short time frame, Bitcoin continues to trade within the corrective structure, with the price being capped below the upper resistance area. The previous downtrend formed a technical rebound, but the current movement indicates that the price is still being limited by the downward trendline and the upper Fibonacci levels.
The price range around $73,000–$74,000 stands out as a confluence resistance area, where multiple price reactions have occurred. Meanwhile, the support levels below — especially around $67,000–$68,000 — are acting as the pivot point for the current structure.
The way the price fluctuates within this range reflects a short-term equilibrium state between the recovery force and supply pressure, as the market has not provided a clear breakout signal in either direction. Until the current structure is clearly broken, the price movement remains in a corrective phase and rebalancing.
I see Plasma $XPL is trying to solve a not new but very difficult problem: maintaining network security while not overly diluting the token over time.
The approach they chose is quite straightforward. A fixed total supply of 10 billion, clearly allocated for public sale, ecosystem, team, and investors. There is no feeling of 'printing more and figuring it out later.' Rewards only truly materialize when there is staking or delegation, meaning security is directly tied to having people willing to lock up capital and share the risk with the network.
One point I noticed is that the base fees are burned. As usage increases, the emission pressure does not rise unconditionally. It doesn't turn the token into a miraculous deflationary asset, but at least it avoids the inflationary spiral that blindly feeds security.
Overall, the economics of Plasma gives me a sense of moderation. It neither tries to make the token soar, nor sacrifices long-term for short-term security.
It may not be the most attractive model in a bull market, but for a stablecoin track that wants to last long, this approach is at least worth keeping an eye on.
@Plasma $XPL #Plasma
The approach they chose is quite straightforward. A fixed total supply of 10 billion, clearly allocated for public sale, ecosystem, team, and investors. There is no feeling of 'printing more and figuring it out later.' Rewards only truly materialize when there is staking or delegation, meaning security is directly tied to having people willing to lock up capital and share the risk with the network.
One point I noticed is that the base fees are burned. As usage increases, the emission pressure does not rise unconditionally. It doesn't turn the token into a miraculous deflationary asset, but at least it avoids the inflationary spiral that blindly feeds security.
Overall, the economics of Plasma gives me a sense of moderation. It neither tries to make the token soar, nor sacrifices long-term for short-term security.
It may not be the most attractive model in a bull market, but for a stablecoin track that wants to last long, this approach is at least worth keeping an eye on.
@Plasma $XPL #Plasma
Why the $70,000 range still exerts significant pressure on Bitcoin
$BTC is currently oscillating around the $70,000 mark after a sharp decline from the recent peak of around $90,000. This move did not happen suddenly; market confidence has not had enough time to recover. The market is not in a state of panic, but is displaying clear hesitation, with the $60,000–$65,000 range being monitored as an important boundary.
The notable point is the level of market participation. Open Interest (OI) has decreased significantly while prices continue to face difficulties, indicating that traders are reducing positions and pulling back on risk rather than increasing leverage. This is not a state of patient accumulation in a bullish trend, but rather reflects widespread caution. With the absence of new leverage flows, recovery phases often quickly weaken.
The notable point is the level of market participation. Open Interest (OI) has decreased significantly while prices continue to face difficulties, indicating that traders are reducing positions and pulling back on risk rather than increasing leverage. This is not a state of patient accumulation in a bullish trend, but rather reflects widespread caution. With the absence of new leverage flows, recovery phases often quickly weaken.
WLFI rejected at the supply zone after a strong recovery
recorded a strong forced recovery from the area
lower demand, allowing prices to quickly regain the short-term structure before heading straight into the higher time frame supply zone. Price action formed a V-shape recovery, which was then immediately rejected near the gray resistance block above, confirming the presence of active selling pressure in this area.
Recent candles indicate that bullish momentum is weakening, while signs of a potential higher low are forming just below the resistance zone, reflecting the market's state of indecision.
lower demand, allowing prices to quickly regain the short-term structure before heading straight into the higher time frame supply zone. Price action formed a V-shape recovery, which was then immediately rejected near the gray resistance block above, confirming the presence of active selling pressure in this area.
Recent candles indicate that bullish momentum is weakening, while signs of a potential higher low are forming just below the resistance zone, reflecting the market's state of indecision.
Recently, I've noticed that Plasma is taking a rather different direction compared to the beginning. It's no longer just about one chain handling payments for itself, but rather how it starts to 'cross' through many ecosystems.
Plasma is now interacting with over 125 assets, more than 25 different chains, through connections with NEAR Intents. Hearing the numbers might sound a bit dry, but its significance is quite real. Stablecoins are no longer stuck in individual chains, but can move more smoothly between ecosystems.
I find this point much more important than simply adding new chains to complete the collection. When liquidity is no longer fragmented, the market naturally becomes deeper, spreads are less annoying, and real-world payment flows are easier to visualize.
A depositor doesn't need to care about which chain they're on. A merchant also doesn't need to know how many layers of bridges the money passes through. Everything happens quietly, but smoothly.
Perhaps Plasma is no longer just an 'isolated track'. It feels like it's shifting into a stablecoin liquidity center, less dependent on the original chain.
I may not see everything yet, but this is a kind of change that is not loud, yet can have a very lasting impact.
@Plasma $XPL #Plasma
Plasma is now interacting with over 125 assets, more than 25 different chains, through connections with NEAR Intents. Hearing the numbers might sound a bit dry, but its significance is quite real. Stablecoins are no longer stuck in individual chains, but can move more smoothly between ecosystems.
I find this point much more important than simply adding new chains to complete the collection. When liquidity is no longer fragmented, the market naturally becomes deeper, spreads are less annoying, and real-world payment flows are easier to visualize.
A depositor doesn't need to care about which chain they're on. A merchant also doesn't need to know how many layers of bridges the money passes through. Everything happens quietly, but smoothly.
Perhaps Plasma is no longer just an 'isolated track'. It feels like it's shifting into a stablecoin liquidity center, less dependent on the original chain.
I may not see everything yet, but this is a kind of change that is not loud, yet can have a very lasting impact.
@Plasma $XPL #Plasma
Plasma: a quite simple idea, but it could make stablecoins... less troublesome
I noticed that @Plasma it’s not because it’s faster or cheaper than anyone. In fact, the market now lacks any chain that claims to be fast and cheap. What made me stop is the question they raised from the very beginning, which sounds very real: why does transferring stablecoins have to be so complicated?
If you have ever transferred USDT across different networks, you probably understand that feeling. You want to send money but have to hold extra gas tokens, guess the fees, and wait for the network to be less congested; if unlucky, it fails and you have to start all over again. A task that is inherently about money turns into a technical exam.
If you have ever transferred USDT across different networks, you probably understand that feeling. You want to send money but have to hold extra gas tokens, guess the fees, and wait for the network to be less congested; if unlucky, it fails and you have to start all over again. A task that is inherently about money turns into a technical exam.
$DUSK the heartbeat is gradually weakening, the seller begins to reapply pressure.
Short $DUSK
Entry: 0.115 – 0.120
SL: 0.127
TP1: 0.108
TP2: 0.100
TP3: 0.091
The upward pushes cannot maintain force and the buyer seems uncomfortable in protecting the gains after the rebounds. The continuous buying pressure is being sold down while the reaction below is becoming smoother. The cash flow indicates that supply is still weighing on momentum, the scenario of continued decline will be prioritized if the seller continues to apply pressure.
Transaction $DUSK here 👇
Short $DUSK
Entry: 0.115 – 0.120
SL: 0.127
TP1: 0.108
TP2: 0.100
TP3: 0.091
The upward pushes cannot maintain force and the buyer seems uncomfortable in protecting the gains after the rebounds. The continuous buying pressure is being sold down while the reaction below is becoming smoother. The cash flow indicates that supply is still weighing on momentum, the scenario of continued decline will be prioritized if the seller continues to apply pressure.
Transaction $DUSK here 👇
A small transaction – but enough to catch the market's attention.
Recently, on-chain recorded 2.56 $BTC sent to a wallet believed to be linked to Satoshi Nakamoto – the figure behind Bitcoin. In terms of value, this number is not large. But in terms of psychological significance, it is enough to create a wave of discussion.
The first thing to clarify:
👉 This is not evidence that Satoshi "has returned", nor is it a signal of action from the creator of Bitcoin himself. Over the years, addresses associated with Satoshi have frequently received small symbolic transactions – from tributes, technical experiments, to simply acts of messaging.
The first thing to clarify:
👉 This is not evidence that Satoshi "has returned", nor is it a signal of action from the creator of Bitcoin himself. Over the years, addresses associated with Satoshi have frequently received small symbolic transactions – from tributes, technical experiments, to simply acts of messaging.
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