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Another old player has liquidated their holdings.
This address hasn't moved for four years, and today suddenly transferred all 1757 ETH to Kraken, worth 7.89 million dollars. On-chain data shows that their cost is very low, netting a profit of 4 million dollars from this operation.
The movements of early players have always been a market barometer.
They have experienced multiple rounds of bull and bear markets, and their understanding of cycles is more precise than the average person. Starting to cash out now indicates that, in their eyes, the current price is already worth taking profits. Although the actions of a single whale cannot determine the market, caution is warranted if similar dormant addresses awaken consecutively.
This may be a signal of a temporary top. Long-term holders are starting to take profits, and the selling pressure in the market will increase. Especially near key resistance levels, such selling can easily trigger a chain reaction. Investors should closely monitor on-chain data to see if more old addresses are becoming active.
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This trader's operation is nothing short of textbook.
When ASTER was at $1.4, he decisively opened a 3x leverage long position. His timing was quite precise, and then ASTER surged to over $1.7. Now his unrealized profit has exceeded $1 million, with a liquidation price at $1.2249, providing a substantial safety cushion.
3x leverage is neither too high nor too low, just right.
Too high risks liquidation, too low wastes opportunities. He chose to enter at the support level of $1.4, indicating he had done his homework. ASTER has CZ's endorsement and support from the Binance ecosystem, with solid fundamentals. Technically, $1.4 is also a key support level, offering an excellent risk-reward ratio.
The core of this operation is not gambling, but rational judgment based on in-depth research. Identify the direction, reasonably use leverage to amplify advantages, and manage risks well. This is what a professional trader should be like, rather than mindlessly using high leverage to chase uptrends and downtrends.
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Hayes is back to making promises, but this time the logic is quite solid.
He is watching the TGA account of the U.S. Treasury, saying this is the valve of liquidity. The Treasury has set a target to replenish the TGA to $850 billion, which will involve withdrawing a large amount of dollars from the market, and this is the reason for the recent market sluggishness. The TGA is now at $807 billion, close to the target.
Once the replenishment ends, the isolated funds will flow back into the market. Hayes believes that at this point, the crypto market will enter a "only up, no down" mode.
The European research director at Bitwise disagrees, stating that net liquidity has a weak correlation with the crypto market. Indeed, there are too many variables in the market, and all hopes cannot be pinned on a single indicator. But Hayes is right to remind that macro liquidity is an important factor. The Federal Reserve is cutting interest rates, and there is still $7.5 trillion lying in money market funds, which are all potential buying power.
The TGA theory has some merit, but don't take it at face value. It is one of many influencing factors, not the whole picture.

The world's top YouTuber has entered the scene.
MrBeast's wallet address deposited 114,483 USDT into Aster DEX, marking his first encounter with this platform. Given his influence with hundreds of millions of followers, this action is highly significant.
It may be personal investment, focusing on the DeFi derivatives track. It could also be discussing cooperation for a future co-branded event or something similar. Regardless of which, it is a big boost for Aster.
The entry of top influencers indicates that DeFi is breaking into the mainstream. Previously, it was just the crypto community playing among themselves, but now mainstream KOLs are starting to pay attention. If 1% of MrBeast's fans follow suit, that would represent a massive increase.
If Aster can seize
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Regulation is finally going to get serious.
The Treasury is publicly soliciting opinions on the (GENIUS Act), which was signed into law in July; now it needs to implement the details. The scope of solicitation is very broad: reserve asset requirements, marketing restrictions, balance between federal and state regulation, anti-money laundering requirements, etc.
Stablecoins are too important; they are the bridge connecting traditional finance and the crypto world. Clear rules are a good thing for the industry, at least we know where the red lines are. Issuers like Circle and Tether will definitely participate actively to strive for favorable regulations.
30-day solicitation period, all parties will speak out. The final rules will profoundly impact the global stablecoin landscape. The United States has set the tone, and other countries are likely to follow.
This is the necessary path for stablecoins to go mainstream. There may be compliance costs in the short term, but in the long run, it can bring more institutional funds. Uncertainty must be eliminated for the market to truly explode.

Paul Atkins became the chairman of the SEC, and Grayscale immediately launched GDLC.
This is the first index-based spot cryptocurrency ETF in the United States, similar to traditional index funds. 73% Bitcoin, 17% Ethereum, and the rest are other mainstream coins, automatically rebalancing every quarter. It's very friendly for beginners, as there's no need to configure anything; just buy one product.
The article also recommended three altcoins. Bitcoin Hyper is doing Bitcoin Layer 2, and the presale has raised $17.16 million. Snorter Token is creating a trading bot on Solana to help retail investors grab Meme coins. MemeCore aims to give Meme coins long-term value, having risen 580% in the past month.
The strategy is clear: invest most of the money in stable products like GDLC, and a small portion in high-risk projects. This way, there is a solid base while not missing out on the opportunity to get rich quickly. Grayscale's products make it easier for traditional investors to enter the market, while these altcoins represent the hottest narratives in the market.
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Data doesn't lie; the altcoin season is already set in stone.
The altcoin season index from CoinMarketCap just happens to be stuck at the magical number 75. What does this mean? It means that out of the top 100 coins, 75 have outperformed Bitcoin in the past 90 days. This is the official threshold for certifying the altcoin season.
Just look at this year's trend, and you'll understand. On May 1, the index was only 14, with Bitcoin dominating. It rose to 28 in July, showing some signs. In August it was 40, and in September it soared to 68, now directly at 75.
The taste of capital rotation is too obvious.
Bitcoin has only increased by 1.67% in the past three months, basically treading water. In contrast, various altcoins have doubled or even tripled at times. Bitcoin has had its fill and is starting to consolidate, so funds naturally need to find new targets. DeFi, GameFi, AI, Layer2, each track has opportunities.
But don't forget the other side of the altcoin season: it's highly volatile and the speculation atmosphere is intense. You can make money quickly, but you can also lose it just as fast. Diversify your investments, set your take-profit and stop-loss levels, and don't get carried away by market emotions. This is the golden period for altcoins, but it's also the time that tests your resolve the most.
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Grayscale's cryptocurrency index ETF had a great opening.
GDLC's first day trading volume was 22 million USD, Bloomberg analysts said "really solid". This is the first spot cryptocurrency index fund in the US, containing BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, and ADA. On the same day, REX-Osprey's Dogecoin ETF traded 12 million, and XRP's ETF also had 15 million.
Institutional appetite has changed. They are no longer just focusing on Bitcoin, but are starting to seek more diversified allocations.
CME's data speaks volumes: SOL futures open interest rose from 1 billion to 2.1 billion in 18 days, while Bitcoin took a month to reach this growth rate, and Ethereum took three years. Coinbase stated that their SOL and XRP perpetual contracts had a nominal trading volume of 1.9 billion in just one month.
The new SEC regulations make it easier for exchanges to list crypto ETFs, analysts say there could be over 100 new applications coming. The success of Grayscale's multi-asset ETF proves that the market needs a "one-click buy" foolproof product. Institutions are no longer satisfied with single assets; they want exposure to the entire ecosystem.
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Market Sentiment: Today's Fear and Greed Index is 49 (yesterday 48), indicating a 'Neutral' market sentiment. Although the prices of popular cryptocurrencies like BNB and ASTER have reached new highs, creating localized greed, BTC and ETH are consolidating near key resistance levels. Most altcoins are performing moderately, and the market is generally in a cautious wait-and-see state before making directional choices, with long and short forces temporarily balanced.
Market Overview: BTC is currently reported at
115,744.00, down approximately 14,460.00 in the last 24 hours, a decrease of about 3.5% in the last 24 hours. Prices of major cryptocurrencies have retraced after digesting the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut news, with market focus shifting to new hotspots like ASTER. The massive liquidations in the contract market, reaching up to 12,660,000 USD in the last 24 hours, have intensified local volatility. BTC and ETH are currently more influenced by macro liquidity expectations, showing a high-level consolidation in the short term.
On-chain Focus On-chain data shows that at 10:43 AM today Beijing time, a massive transfer of 312,233 SOL (worth over 75 million USD) was made from an unknown wallet to Coinbase Institutional. Such a large-scale inflow into an institutional-level platform typically signals potential large OTC (over-the-counter) trades, asset custody, or preparations to provide liquidity for institutional clients, which is a clear signal of institutional interest in the Solana ecosystem.
Institutional Trends Recent data shows that yesterday (September 19) the total net inflow of Bitcoin spot ETFs in the United States reached 223 million USD, and the total net inflow of Ethereum spot ETFs was 47.75 million USD. BlackRock's IBIT and ETHA have become the main forces attracting funds, with net inflows of 246 million and 144 million USD, respectively. This indicates that during the market's high-level consolidation period, institutional funds continue to enter steadily, providing solid buying support for the market and effectively hedging against some short-term selling pressure.
Regulation and Macroeconomics Twelve Democratic senators in the U.S. Senate have officially urged their Republican colleagues to jointly draft the (Clarity Act) on the digital asset market in a bipartisan manner. This move aims to secure greater influence over the final text of the bill, which may slow down the legislative process, but a bill that has undergone sufficient negotiation between the two parties will possess higher authority, laying the foundation for the long-term stability of the U.S. crypto regulatory framework, while increasing uncertainty in the policy path in the short term.
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