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Once hailed as a visionary in the blockchain world, Hirokado Koji has morphed into one of the space’s most controversial figures. From co-founding Cardano to allegedly orchestrating multiple rug pulls, Koji's trajectory reflects a dark undercurrent in crypto — where reputation can mask deception, and where centralized exchanges keep enabling the cycle.
Who is Hirokado Koji?
Hailing from Japan, Koji built a long résumé in tech, finance, and energy before stepping into crypto. He claims ties to Ethereum’s early days and is credited as a Cardano co-founder. His venture into data sovereignty with DOP (Data Ownership Protocol), and his backing of projects like Tomi (which raised $40 million in 2023), gave him an aura of credibility.
But the deeper you dig, the murkier it gets.
The Tomi Implosion
Tomi launched at $7 and now sits around $0.0026 — a near-total wipeout. The fully diluted valuation (FDV) has collapsed to under $3M, leaving retail investors rekt.

The tokenomics were rigged from the start:
Koji minted over 1 billion TOMI tokens, hiding them under “team budget.”85%+ of the supply went to insiders.Only 1.7% was allocated to the community.
Once listed on Bybit, OKX, and KuCoin, the slow rug began. Massive dumps hit the market. Koji’s wallets funneled tokens to exchanges and exited with millions — while retail bagholders were left behind.
DOP: The Sequel to the Scam
Koji didn’t stop. His next project, Data Ownership Protocol (DOP), promised Web3 data empowerment. Investors bought in at a presale price of $0.08, under the impression of a 1 billion token supply.

But on launch day? A jaw-dropping 23 billion tokens were minted — a classic bait-and-switch. The TGE price was cut to $0.035, and over 92% of the tokens were funneled to the team.
Today, DOP trades at $0.00039. Another 99% collapse. Same playbook. Same result.
Enter: Incentiv Net — Another Setup?
Now Koji is back with a new project: Incentiv Net. No whitepaper. No roadmap. No transparency. Just vague promises and insider token allocations.
Community members like @AnonVee have flagged early warning signs, including:
Questionable token distributionsShadowy supply manipulationsLack of accountability
Yet exchanges like Bybit, OKX, and KuCoin continue to list his tokens — effectively enabling this cycle of deception.
A Pattern of Rug Pulls
Hirokado Koji’s alleged fraud isn’t isolated. It mirrors larger systemic issues in crypto:
LIBRA (2025): $87M rug pullTomi: $40M raised, now down 99%DOP: $800M FDV, now worthless
Each time, the pattern is clear: Over-allocate to insiders, mislead retail, dump on CEXs, and vanish. Rinse and repeat.
The Bigger Picture
Koji's transformation from Cardano co-founder to alleged serial scammer highlights a harsh truth: even the “founding fathers” of crypto are not immune to greed. And with centralized exchanges continuing to list these tokens without due diligence, retail investors are the ones who keep paying the price.

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You Think you're trading against other retail traders?
You're not.
You're trading against Market Makers, and they've already made their move before you even hit "Buy." They run the show.
They manipulate the charts.
And they pocket billions while most traders bleed.
I spent 2 years studying how they do it. Here are 6 manipulation tactics they use every single day, often without anyone noticing.
If you trade crypto and don’t understand these, you’re not in the game, you’re in the trap.

Who Are Market Makers, Really?
On paper, market makers are just liquidity providers. They place buy and sell orders, make trading smoother, and keep markets efficient. Sounds helpful, right?
But behind the curtain, they’re strategic predators.
They aren’t here to trade. They’re here to extract liquidity from you—often through tactics most people don’t even realize are manipulations.
Here’s how they do it:
1. Wash Trading
Fake volume. Fake hype. Real losses—for you.
Market makers trade with themselves to create the illusion of demand. You see big volume and think, “This is going to moon.”
So you ape in.
Too late. That activity was just noise. You were never supposed to win.
Stat: In 2019, Bitwise found that 95% of Bitcoin volume on unregulated exchanges was pure wash trading.

2. Spoofing
Fake orders to fake you out.
They’ll place massive buy/sell walls they never plan to fill—just to move the price and bait you into a bad trade.
You buy because you think “someone big is loading up”?
Boom—spoof order canceled. Price tanks.
You’re left bag-holding.

3. Bear Raiding
They weaponize fear.
Market makers can crash the price by selling or shorting hard during uncertain times. The goal? Trigger panic.

People start selling in fear—prices plummet even more.
They buy it all back cheaper while you're licking your wounds.

4. FUD Tactics
Negative news isn’t always organic.
Sometimes it’s planted or amplified to shake you out of a position.
In 2017, Chinese exchange ban rumors dropped BTC 30%Jamie Dimon called Bitcoin “a fraud”—market tanked
The timing? Convenient. The purpose? Market manipulation through fear.

5. Sell Wall Manipulation
Psychological warfare on the order book.
A massive sell wall appears just above the market price. Retail panics. “Price won’t break this wall,” they think.
But it’s a trick. The wall disappears once enough people sell in fear.
Guess who’s buying cheap now?
6. Pump and Dump
Still happening. Still deadly.
Tokens are pumped by coordinated buys—often led by insiders or influencers. Then dumped once you FOMO in.
In October 2024, the FBI busted a $25M scheme called Token Mirrors—proof that pump-and-dumps aren’t dead. They’re just better hidden.
Here’s the Truth
Crypto isn’t fair. It’s rigged—unless you learn the rules.
These strategies aren’t theory. They happen every day, in plain sight. And now you know what to look for.
Stop being exit liquidity.
Start playing like they do.

The Untold Playbook of Kristjan Qullamaggie
In a world full of fake Twitter flexes and wannabe traders posting PnL screenshots, there’s one name that cuts through the noise — Kristjan Qullamaggie.
Forbes-ranked. $100M+ in trading profits. Sweden’s Top 15. All real, all verified.
But he didn’t start rich. He started broke — and that’s exactly why his system hits harder.
From Guard Shifts to Market Mastery
Kristjan’s working as a security guard, juggling night shifts and scraping by. Just $5K in his name, no Ivy League edge, no insider connections.
He blows up four trading accounts.
And then? Something clicks.
The fifth account didn’t just survive — it compounded into millions. He dropped out of university a month before graduation to go all-in on trading. A move that sounds reckless... until you realize it worked.
Today, he’s worth $350 million — and his trading rules haven’t changed much.
Qullamaggie’s Core Trading System
Whether you’ve got $500 or $5M, his system scales. That’s the beauty.
Here’s the raw breakdown:
1. Volume Is the Ultimate Signal
He doesn’t even look at a breakout unless volume explodes.
No volume? It’s a trap.High volume? Whales are loading.
He’s not here to get faked out by low-float pumps or retail hype. This guy only chases institutional footprints — and that footprint is always volume.

2. Trade Management Is Ruthless
No movement in 2–3 days? Kill the trade.
Hit your stop? Gone.
He doesn’t pray. He doesn’t hope. He executes.
But when a trade’s flying? He’s adding. He scales into winners — because winners deserve your capital.
Most traders do the opposite: add to losers, cut winners too soon. That’s how you blow up.

3. Exit Strategy = Secret Sauce
Qullamaggie’s exits are surgical.
Day 3–5 of a move? He takes 1/3 to 1/2 profits off the table.The rest? It rides with a 10/20 EMA trailing stop.
That balance between cashing out and letting it ride? That’s why his account keeps climbing, even with a low win rate.
4. 30% Win Rate. 100% Discipline.
Let that sink in.
7 out of 10 trades lose. But those 3 winners? They’re monsters.
Because he’s not aiming for perfection — he’s aiming for asymmetric bets.
Small losses. Massive upside.
That’s the game.

The Real Edge: It’s All in Your Head
Here’s what you won’t find in books:
“This isn’t just setups — it’s a war with yourself.”
Qullamaggie doesn’t need to be right.
He needs to be profitable.
Meanwhile, most of you are revenge-trading losses, chasing dopamine, and blowing up over ego.
He’s already moved on.
Sizing up the next 10x while you’re busy licking wounds.
How to Start Like Kristjan (Even With $500)
Focus on high-volume breakoutsCut dead trades fastAdd to strength, not weaknessRide winners with EMAsAccept a low win rate — aim for huge R/RFix your mindset. Or die broke.

This is not a story of luck. It’s a blueprint carved out of pain, failure, and zero excuses.
And the best part? His system doesn’t care about your background, your bank balance, or your following. Just how tight your discipline is.

Bulls are screaming, “We’re so back.”
Bears are howling, “We’re so over.”
They're both wrong. Here’s the real reason why Bitcoin is setting up for all-time highs in June — and how $74K was just the final fakeout before liftoff. We Actually Called out A Big Drop coming But People Laughed At me. LoL 😂 😂 lol

I used to be flat broke. Now I give away $1,000 in BTC every week.
That’s not clickbait — that’s hunger turned into alpha. I’ve been on both sides of the screen: watching charts with $0 to my name, and now breaking down macro data to forecast six-figure Bitcoin like it’s just another Tuesday.
The market is noisy. Tariffs, CPI, ETF rumors, fakeouts — but if you zoom out and track the money flow, it’s all playing out like clockwork.
Let’s break it down:
The Setup: We Just Left the Final Bear Trap
This isn’t hopium. It’s the classic re-accumulation playbook:
A tight range formsWe break down and retail panicsSmart money scoops it all upPrice reclaims levels and builds a base
That base? It’s sitting around $73.6K, a zone institutions are defending hard.
Let’s call it what it is: the BlackRock Defense Zone.
If we flip $95K cleanly, that confirms the breakout and opens the gates to price discovery.
Short Liquidations Are Stacked Like Firewood
Just above current price, there’s a dense cluster of short positions waiting to get wrecked. Add in fearful traders rotating into stables and sidelining cash, and you’ve got:
A spring-loaded chartLight positioningPeak bearish sentiment
Translation? A squeeze is coming. It’s not a matter of if, but how violently.
Macro Is Screaming: Risk-On
Here’s where it gets spicy. The macro is flipping in real time:
DXY (Dollar Index) is rolling over from a multi-year distribution. Target? Sub-90.Global M2 Liquidity (the real fuel) is trending up after years of tightness.Bond Yields are collapsing:2Y broke structure10Y failed to reclaim 4.4%U.S. Treasury needs yields to drop ahead of Q3 refinancing
Markets aren’t reacting to the Fed. They’re front-running it. And Bitcoin is leading the charge.
Inflation Data Is Already Below 2% — The Fed Just Doesn’t Know It Yet
Truflation’s real-time data has been below 2% for weeks. It leads official CPI/PCE prints by 4–6 weeks.
CPI on April 10 and PCE on April 30? They’re gonna validate what smart money already knows:
Inflation has cooledThe Fed has no excuse left
The pivot window is wide open

Oil Is Falling, and That Changes Everything
Crude oil is the inflation lever. As energy prices drop:
Inflation expectations collapseThe Fed gets a smooth path to soften policyMarket sentiment shifts almost overnight
The timing isn’t random. It’s engineered. The Trump team wants to refinance U.S. debt without tanking markets — and tariffs were just the fear bait.
The Calendar Setup Is Bullish as Hell
Let’s map it out:
April–July: Cooling data, soft Fed, easing confirmed, rally ignitesAugust–September: Watch for a possible blow-off or policy surpriseQ4: Potential topping structureMid-2026: Another rally into midterms
Translation? The window for price discovery is now.
Bitcoin Is Front-Running Everything
The S&P 500 is dragging. Gold is consolidating. But Bitcoin? It’s sniffing the pivot and moving early.
This looks just like late 2023:
Everyone was scaredBlackRock ETF whispers lit the fuseBTC led the macro reversal
Same story, different month. And don’t be surprised if another ETF-tier catalyst shows up to turbocharge the move.
Rotation From Gold to BTC Is Imminent
Gold made its move first — now it’s chilling. Bitcoin is trailing slightly behind on the macro chart.
Here’s how this goes down:
Capital rotates from defensive (gold) to offensive (BTC)The move is sharp, vertical, and breaks through resistance like paper
May–June becomes full-blown price discovery season

Conclusion? There’s No “We’re Over.” There’s No “We’re So Back.”
There’s only re-accumulation → breakout → discovery.
The checklist is full:
Smart money loading at $73KShorts ripe for liquidationGlobal liquidity risingDXY and yields fallingSentiment crushedETF-level catalyst on the tableFed pivot wide open
$106K is not a fantasy.
It’s just the next milestone.
Let the bears cry. Let the bulls brag.
You? You should be watching the tape — and getting ready.

Only Trump and his tariffs know the full story. But after digging deep into cycles, patterns, and macro conditions — the signs are shifting.
Here’s what’s happening now, why we bounced, and what’s likely next.
Tariffs Paused, Sentiment Shifted
Trump hit pause — 90 days with a reduced 10% reciprocal tariff for all countries except China.
What’s wild? He made this move right after calling it a “great time to buy.” Market manipulation? Maybe. But now it’s obvious — Trump still has that impact.
And that pause? It changed the mood instantly.

Why That 90-Day Window Matters
This pause doesn’t just mean short-term relief. It could be a turning point.
If inflation continues falling — and Trump claims credit for that — he might not even reinstate the tariffs. There’s a window now for rate cuts without renewed trade tension.
Markets are pricing that in.
Is the China Deal Already Priced?
Here’s the tricky part — nobody knows if Trump will escalate again. And markets hate uncertainty.
But this bounce? It felt overdue. We were overextended to the downside, and all it took was one policy shift to reverse sentiment. Classic Trump-era vibes, echoing 2018.
Still, this rally is being driven partly by short-covering, not fresh conviction. That’s a red flag.
CPI Surprise = Cut Incoming
The latest inflation data came in lower than expected — CPI at 2.4%. That makes a rate cut in May highly likely, maybe even followed by 2–3 more cuts later in the year.
That’s music to crypto’s ears — especially long-term.
ETH in Focus, But Caution Still Rules
For those watching closely, this dip was a gift — especially for Ethereum holders.
Remember 2018? ETH snapped back hard after its lows. That playbook might repeat. But it’s not a full-on bull run yet.
Volatility’s still high. Caution still matters. The best opportunities come to those who are ready — not reckless.

Inflation is cooling. The Fed is finally talking rate cuts. And markets? They’re waking up. But there’s more to the story -  and it’s wild. 
Here’s the breakdown of what just happened and what it means for crypto.

Tariffs Dropped, But It’s Just the Start
Trump’s tariff package landed:
10% blanket import tax125% on Chinese goods
Markets loved it for a moment — S&P shot up 8% in two sessions.
Then came the hangover. Nasdaq dropped 4%. Dow down 2.5%.
Why? Reality hit. This wasn’t a pivot. Just a delay. The tariffs are paused for 90 days. And that’s just enough time for a bigger bomb to land.

Powell’s Watching, And the Market Knows It
With CPI falling, rate cut bets are back. The market’s pricing a 60% chance of a cut in May.
Rate cuts in the middle of political chaos and recession signals? That’s "bad news is good news" territory.
And guess what thrives in that zone?
Crypto.

BTC Isn’t Flinching — It’s Rotating
Bitcoin barely moved during the equity drop. That’s not weakness — that’s strength.
Money’s not exiting. It’s rotating. From TradFi into higher beta bets. Crypto’s leading the charge.
Strong L1s are waking up first.

Recipe for a Crypto Summer
Here’s the setup:
Tariffs bring inflation risk + political instabilityFed cuts bring liquidity + asset reflation
Put that together and you get one thing — crypto front-running TradFi. Again.
Not All-In Yet, But It’s Close
The signs are lining up. This might not be the moment to go max risk-on, but it’s time to prepare.
If the Fed moves, and the world’s messy, crypto wins.

Markets bled red. Bitcoin plunged. Fear is off the charts.But if you’ve been here before, you know how this ends.
Let’s break down exactly why Black Monday happened, what it means for crypto, and where Bitcoin could be headed next.

1. The Crash We Didn’t Expect, But Should Have

Yesterday was brutal.
It wasn’t just the stock market — crypto got crushed. Altcoins dropped 20 to 30% in hours. Bitcoin fell through key support levels.
What triggered this?
Planned panic.
The sudden collapse wasn’t just a reaction. It was orchestrated fear.
The Fear & Greed Index hit 4 — lower than during COVID, lower than the FTX implosion. The kind of number you only see when markets are drowning in blood.

2. Trump Shocked Markets, But Not the Way Bulls Expected
Many were betting on bullish policy moves from Trump. Instead, they got chaos.
The Fed held steady. No rate cuts. No QE. Just silence.
And that silence screamed recession.
Investors panicked. Not because of what was said, but because of what wasn’t.

3. Why the U.S. Wants a Recession (Yes, Really)

Sounds insane? It’s not. It’s strategic.
The U.S. national debt is $38 trillion$7 trillion needs to be refinanced soonWith interest rates this high, debt servicing is becoming unbearable
So what's the play?
Trigger a recession.
Why?
Recession → Bond yields riseSalaries drop → Inflation slowsLower inflation → Fed cuts ratesLower rates → Cheap debt refinancing
In short: recession means cheaper debt.
It’s the most efficient way to reset without announcing default.

4. Crypto’s Pain Today = Crypto’s Boom Tomorrow
Short-term, it’s ugly. No denying it.
But long-term? This setup is bullish.
Why?
Dollar weakness is comingCrypto fund outflows are slowingSentiment is bottoming outGovernments will print again. They always do
Remind you of something?
This is exactly what happened in 2020.
Markets crashed. Then, Bitcoin exploded from $4K to $69K.
History doesn’t repeat. But it rhymes.

5. What Comes Next
Don’t be fooled by the bloodbath. This isn’t the end. It’s the cleansing phase.
What we’re watching for:
A Fed pivot (eventually)Stimulus returnMarket liquidity to bounce backTrust to rebuildBTC to lead the recovery
Every major crypto bull run starts in a sea of fear.
This? This is the sea.

Just Buy More Bitcoin

Markets lost $18.7 trillion. Bitcoin’s collapsing toward $21K. But is this just the beginning — or a setup for the next all-time high?
I’ve gone through leaked government reports, market data, and sentiment breakdowns to piece together what’s really going on.
The result? A chilling but opportunistic outlook. Let’s break it down.

The Fall
Just 32 trading days ago, the S&P 500 was sitting at a fresh all-time high of 6,147. That’s ancient history now. In just over a month, the index has erased more than 1,300 points, with futures now down 22% — a deep plunge into bear market territory.
That’s $400 billion in wealth wiped out every single day.
For 32 days straight.
And crypto? It just joined the massacre. Bitcoin is heading for $21K, as $200B in crypto market cap evaporated in hours.
But what triggered all this? One name: Donald Trump.

Trump’s Tariff War: A Controlled Demolition?
Trump’s recent move to reimpose and expand tariffs on key global trade partners was like pulling a pin from a grenade. Stock and crypto markets reacted violently.
This isn’t a random trade war. It’s deliberate chaos.
Here’s why it matters:
Tariffs increase costs, lower profits, and stall global trade.In response, other nations impose retaliatory tariffs.Panic sets in. Investors run. Markets bleed.
But here’s the wild part — I don’t think this is just bad policy.
This looks like a manipulation tactic to pressure the Federal Reserve.

The Real Game: Breaking the Fed
The U.S. is drowning in $37 trillion of national debt.
Out of that, $7 trillion needs refinancing soon.
The problem? High interest rates make refinancing brutally expensive.
So what’s the play?
Trigger a market collapse → Force the Fed to cut rates → Refinance debt cheaper.
Simple. Brutal. Genius — if you’re Trump.
Trump has already hinted at this strategy on social media, repeatedly calling out the Fed to start cutting interest rates and printing money.
Now? The Fed is holding emergency closed-door meetings.
Why Crypto Is Dumping… But May Soon Explode
Right now, everything’s in panic mode — even traditional safe havens like gold are selling off hard, dropping below $3,000/oz.
Retail and institutional investors are stampeding for the exits.
But panic = opportunity.
Because if the Fed folds — and there’s growing pressure that it will — we could see:
Interest rate cutsQE (money printing)Massive liquidity injection
Sound familiar? That’s exactly what happened during March 2020, and what followed was the largest bull run in crypto history.
What's Next: Blood or Boom?
Here’s the current setup:
$VIX is at August 2024 highs — volatility is spikingRetail dumped $1.5B in just 2.5 hours last Friday — a historic sell-offInstitutional money is fleeingBearish sentiment is at March 2009 and October 1990 levels
Translation: This is capitulation.
And guess what usually comes after capitulation?
A massive relief rally.

Markets Are Bleeding Out.
And we’re only halfway down the cliff.
S&P 500 futures just nuked 22% — deep into bear territory.
$400B vaporized every day. For 32 days straight.
So… time to buy the dip?
Or is this the beginning of something worse?
Let’s break it down:
6147 to 4800 — A 32-Day Slaughter

Just over a month ago, the S&P hit all-time highs.
Now? It’s been ripped to shreds.
1,300+ points erased
Volatility detonated
Sentiment in the gutter
This isn’t a correction. It’s a reckoning.

Crypto Caught the Knife First
At 12:00 PM ET, crypto cracked.
By 5:00 PM, $200B gone. Just… gone.
Then at 6:00 PM — boom:
S&P futures dumped -6% on open.
That was the warning shot. Risk-off wasn’t just back — it was on full auto.

Trump's Tariff Game: No Mercy, No Deal
Everyone hoped for weekend peace talks.
Instead?
Silence.
Trump doubled down on tariffs. No handshakes. No backchannels. Just pain.
When asked about the selloff, he said:
“Sometimes you have to take medicine.”
Translation? He doesn’t care if markets scream. Not yet.

AAII Survey: Full-Blown Panic
Bullish sentiment: 21.8%
Bearish sentiment: 61.9% (3rd highest in history)
Last time it was this bad?
March 2009October 1990
Most of those responses were even before the latest drop.

$VIX Blows Past August Highs
Fear index? Ripping.
This isn’t a calm unwind — it’s a panic spiral.
We were calling the selloff “orderly.”
Not anymore.

Even Gold Is Tapping Out
Gold had been mooning on uncertainty.
Now? Below $3,000/oz and dropping.
When even the safe havens are puking — that’s not normal selling.
That’s capitulation.
Retail Is Leaving the Chat
Friday morning:
Retail dumped $1.5B in 2.5 hours.
Biggest retail dump in history over that timeframe.
These guys were the "buy the dip" gang since 2022.
Now they’re folding too.

Institutions Already Fled
March 2025 saw one of the fastest exits from U.S. equities in years.
Now retail is chasing them out the door.
Everyone’s on the sidelines.
Cash is stacking up. Fear is maxing out.

There’s No Bounce Yet — That’s the Setup
15% down.
Zero relief rally.
Any decent headline — a tariff pause, a deal whisper — and this rips 5% in a day.
Risk/reward? Skewed as hell.
What the Tape’s Telling Us:
32 trading days of straight bloodCrypto got dragged down with itGold’s not a hedge — it’s dumping$VIX breaking outRetail + institutions are runningBad news is fully priced in
And not a single real bounce. That’s not normal. That’s setup.
No Long-Term Bottom Yet — But a Relief Rally Is Inevitable
Even in ‘08, even in COVID — bear markets bounce hard before new lows.
That’s what we’re eyeing.
Not the end. Just the breather.
After weeks of short positioning, it’s crowded now.
Sentiment’s radioactive.
Volatility’s weaponized.
Rallies will be violent.
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Arthur Hayes isn’t just some crypto trader.
He’s the trader who called Trump’s tariffs before they hit...... and shorted Bitcoin at $100k when everyone else was screaming $250k.
Now? He’s back—with a market thesis so sharp, it cuts through the noise like a knife.
And if he’s right (again), crypto’s about to melt faces.
Let’s unpack what he sees coming:
Trump Doesn’t Want to Crash the Economy — Just Wobble It
This isn’t chaos. This is controlled demolition.
Trump’s plan?
Use tariffs to spike inflationLet the economy stall just enoughForce the Fed into a cornerWatch them slash rates
Once Powell cuts, risk assets go vertical.
And crypto? It’s first in line.
Tariffs Aren’t Trade Policy — They’re Monetary Strategy
Hayes says it straight: this has nothing to do with China or trade balances.
Tariffs push up prices.
Inflation ticks up.
Markets wobble.
The Fed panics.
Powell won’t fight the data once the numbers scream slowdown.
He’ll fold—just like every Fed chair before him.
QT Is Dead, Liquidity Is Coming
Quantitative tightening is already on life support.
QT down to just $5B/monthMBS runoff getting reinvestedSLR relief coming to banks
That’s not tightening.
That’s stealth QE with better PR.
Hayes calls it “fiscal dominance.” The Fed isn’t leading. It’s reacting.
Foreigners Stop Buying, Fed Starts Printing
Trump’s tariffs block dollar inflows.
Less exports to the U.S. means less USD abroad.
And if foreigners aren’t buying U.S. treasuries, guess who has to?
The Fed.
Domestic banks.
That’s how we get QE without calling it QE.
Forget GDP. Follow the Fiat.
Hayes doesn’t care about GDP growth or job numbers.
He tracks one thing: liquidity.
“More fiat = higher crypto. Always and everywhere.”
Bitcoin doesn’t wait. It front-runs liquidity flows like a heat-seeking missile.
Bitcoin Bottomed — Maelstrom Bought the Dip
Hayes believes the BTC bottom was $76.5K—right after the March FOMC.
His fund Maelstrom bought between $76K–$90K.
No leverage. Just pure spot buys.
Slow. Steady. Aggressive.
He’s not gambling. He’s positioning.
Tariffs → Inflation → Fed Panic → Crypto Moon
The sequence is already playing out.
Tariffs raise inflationEconomy slowsFed blinksRate cuts hitLiquidity floods in
Bitcoin is built for this moment.
It thrives when fiat bleeds and the Fed breaks.

What You Can Do
Hayes isn’t chasing. He’s accumulating.
If you want to play this right:
Buy every $2K dipDCA with precisionFocus on liquidity, not headlinesBe patient, but be ready

So,what's Your Plan ! Just Ignore Everything And Cry Later. Good Luck 🤞 

Most traders have no clue what’s really happening.
The cycle is just getting started, but 99% are positioned wrong—and I have the proof.
This isn’t the same bull run as before. If you don’t adapt, you’ll get left behind.
Bull Markets Always Follow a Pattern
Every cycle has:
✔️ 9 months of growth
✔️ A bear trap in the middle
✔️ Explosive upside
But this time? Something’s off.
Past Cycles Showed Clear Trends
2011 – The Wild West Era
→ BTC from $1 → $30
→ Mt. Gox dominated
→ No liquidity, no regulation
2013 – The Double-Peak Cycle
→ BTC to $1,000
→ Silk Road shut down
→ China banned BTC
→ Bear trap at Month 5
2017 – The ICO Boom
→ BTC to $20K
→ CME launched futures
→ Media FOMO peaked
→ Bear trap at Month 6
2021 – The DeFi + NFT Hype
→ BTC hit $69K
→ Elon Musk pump & dump
→ Microstrategy & corporate buyers
→ Bear trap at Month 6
2025 – The Market Has Changed
🔸 BTC ETF approved
🔸 AI & RWA tokens trending
🔸 Memecoins are eating liquidity
🔸 Macroeconomics matters more than ever
This isn’t a normal cycle. Here’s why:
The Three Big Problems Nobody Is Talking About
1️⃣ Retail Isn't Entering Yet
→ Before: Smart money pumped, then dumped on retail
→ Now: Institutions are already here, but retail isn’t rushing in
2️⃣ There May Be No Traditional Alt Season
→ Usually, BTC pumps → alts follow
→ But this time? Memecoins + new L1s aren’t delivering big returns
→ Money is sticking to BTC & top L1/L2s
3️⃣ Macro Is Driving the Market Now
→ Fed rate cuts will dictate the next move
→ Trump’s policies could be a major catalyst
What’s Next?
Right now, we’re in slow accumulation. If we survive summer stagnation, expect a major move in fall.
Adapt or stay stuck with the 99%.

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Most traders are blind to what just happened. Trump’s new tariffs change everything—and few understand how.
If you’re still bullish, read this first.

Trump’s April 2 Speech: The Game-Changer
🚨 Declared April 2 as "Liberation Day"

🚨 Announced massive reciprocal tariffs

🚨 Tariff collection started immediately
What’s new?

🔹 EU - 20% tariffs

🔹 China - 34% tariffs

🔹 Madagascar - 47% tariffs

🔹 Cambodia - 49% tariffs
It’s a direct response to global trade policies. But here’s the problem…

The Bull Run Is Now Under Attack
1️⃣ Trade Wars Are Back

→ U.S. allies & rivals will retaliate

→ New tariffs could crush global liquidity

→ Bitcoin & risk assets won’t be spared
2️⃣ Inflation Is Making a Comeback

→ Higher import costs = higher prices

→ The Fed might delay rate cuts

→ BTC & ETH need cheap money to thrive
3️⃣ Crypto Could Be Targeted Next

→ Trump hinted at sector-specific tariffs

→ Semiconductors & Pharma first, but Crypto may follow

→ Regulation risk just skyrocketed

Arthur Hayes: The Wild Card Theory
💡 Arthur believes Trump’s tariffs could be bullish for crypto

💡 He expects monetary easing as a response

💡 If the dollar weakens, crypto benefits
But is this just hopium?

The Hidden Risk: Trump Token Unlock
🚨 April 18: 40M $TRUMP tokens unlock

🚨 That’s $430M in supply hitting the market

🚨 The memecoin sector could get crushed

What’s Next for BTC & ETH?
📉 $BTC : $52K target
📉 $ETH : $1200 if macro gets worse
If the market doesn’t absorb this shock, expect a bloodbath.
Most traders are still in denial—don’t be one of them.
#LearnAndDiscuss

Most traders get rekt chasing pumps. I do the opposite.
I turned $200 into $20K in a month by shorting tokens at TGE—one of the easiest and most predictable ways to print money in crypto.
99% won’t take action. The 1% who do? They’ll cash in big.
Here’s exactly how to do it.
Why Shorting at TGE Works
Every month, tons of tokens launch and unlock—but most traders ignore one simple fact:

➡️ Market Makers pump the price pre-listing
➡️ Claim opens → Airdrop hunters dump instantly
➡️ Demand vanishes → Price nukes
This is free money if you know where to look.
How to Find the Best Short Setups
1️⃣ Airdrop Tokens
Track upcoming airdrops from public sourcesKey factor: When do users receive tokens?If claims open first, CEX listing second → short hard
2️⃣ Token Unlocks
These are forced sell eventsFind unlock schedules here → cryptorank.io/token-unlockLook for: Unlocks over 5% supply or $2M+ in value
3️⃣ CEX Events (Launchpool, ICOs, etc.)
If an exchange airdrops $3M+ worth of tokens → price is gonna tank
How to Short Like a Pro

✔️ Find upcoming unlocks/drops
✔️ Check distribution & listing dates
✔️ Wait 2-3 mins after listing → enter short
✔️ Use reasonable leverage (up to 30x, no apeing)
✔️ Target high-volume CEX listings (Binance)
Final Tip : Don’t Be Stupid & ignorant
This isn’t financial advice. Shorting is high risk.
If you don’t manage risk, you’ll get liquidated.
But if you do it right? You print money while everyone else holds bags.

While OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic fight over GPU access, Elon just locked in the one thing they can’t replicate.
Real-time, human-generated data.
His $80B AI startup, xAI, just acquired X for $33B. That means 600M+ active users are now fueling his AI models, giving him an unfair advantage over every other AI lab.
Let’s break it down:
The Power Move: xAI Acquires X
📉 X’s valuation: $33B (down from Musk’s $44B purchase price)
📈 xAI’s new valuation: $80B (tripled in months)
📜 Deal structure: All-stock transaction (excludes $12B of X’s debt)
At first glance, Musk “lost” $11B on Twitter. But in reality?
He just made his AI company a dominant force overnight.
Why This Is Genius
Most AI companies struggle to get high-quality data. They scrape the web, buy datasets, and rely on outdated archives.
Musk? He owns a real-time, 24/7 conversation engine—with:
✅ 600M+ active users
✅ Diverse, human-generated insights
✅ The fastest source of trending data online
That’s gold for AI training. And it’s exactly what xAI needs to compete with OpenAI and Anthropic.
How This Changes AI Forever
1️⃣ Grok Becomes the Ultimate AI Assistant
Grok is already live on X, but now? It’ll learn faster than any AI chatbot.Unlike ChatGPT, it won’t rely on outdated training data—it ingests live trends from X.
2️⃣ AI-Powered Content & Conversations
Expect hyper-personalized feeds that know what you like—and why.AI-assisted tweets? Real-time fact-checking, auto-translation, and even smarter debates.
3️⃣ X Becomes an "Everything App"
With AI + payments + social media, X is morphing into a fully integrated digital ecosystem.Musk isn’t building another AI tool—he’s rewiring the internet itself.

The Ultimate Play: AI, Not Just Social Media
🔑 Musk structured this deal so xAI is acquiring X—not the other way around.
This keeps regulators off his back. It also makes xAI—not X—the centerpiece of the empire.
Musk isn’t just competing in AI. He’s rewriting the rules of the game.

If you’re waiting? You’re already behind.

Yeah, you read that right. $25K. For free.
And guess what? You can still grab some $WAL. But not for long.
Only 4% of the airdrop has been claimed. The rest? Up for grabs. If you missed the first wave, this is your last shot.
Here’s exactly how to secure your free $WAL before it’s too late:
🛑 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. Always do your own research before participating in any airdrop or staking program, Names & Websites Are For Information.
What is Walrus?
Walrus  is a next-gen decentralized storage protocol designed for unstructured data and rich media. It provides:
✅ Secure, encrypted storage
✅ Fast access & retrieval
✅ Programmable resources
Backed by the Biggest Names
💰 Total Raised: $140M
🔹 Investors: a16z, Electric Capital & others
And here’s the real alpha—staking $WAL could earn you future airdrops, possibly from both Walrus and the Sui ecosystem.
How to Secure Your $WAL & Future Airdrops
1️⃣ Start Here
🔗 stake-wal.wal.app
Connect your $SUI Wallet
2️⃣ Select Your Validator
Scroll downPick a validator (Recommended: Mysten Labs, Studio Mirai, Nansen, doubleup—these may reward delegators in the future)
3️⃣ Stake Your $WAL Tokens
Enter the amountClick Stake
4️⃣ Earn More with Staking + Liquidity (Haedal)
🔗 haedal.xyz/stake
Connect your walletStake your $WAL TokensReceive haWAL Tokens in return
5️⃣ Provide Liquidity
Open the ‘DeFi’ tabSelect haWAL/WAL Pool
6️⃣ Set Up Liquidity on Cetus
🔗 cetus.market
You’ll be redirected automaticallySet the Range (New? Just select ‘Default’)Enter amount and Add Liquidity

Do this steps and stay ahead of 90% of Normie Airdrop Farmers.