I have a brother who can be called a "fanatic" of Binance Alpha points. Every morning, he opens his computer before brushing his teeth or washing his face and calculates, "What's today's target score? Steady at 170, or sprint for 230? Should I take a big gamble for a grand prize?" He manages 60 Binance accounts, treating each one like a treasure, and with his "network magic" and operational skills, he maintains control of the situation, fantasizing about achieving "financial freedom with a monthly income of 300,000" through Alpha points.

But reality hits like a bucket of cold water:

1. Airdrops are out of reach: The 170-point airdrop disappears in the blink of an eye, and with 60 accounts, it's impossible to grab one. The 230-point airdrop is even more like a "rainbow on the horizon"; even if you occasionally manage to snag one, the return is only a meager 15U.

2. Trading Competition Crash: Not willing to lose, he switched to the Binance trading competition, creating his own 'low-loss volume brushing secret', thinking it would be foolproof. As a result, his ranking kept rising while costs approached profits, and when he wanted to withdraw, he found himself in a difficult situation. At the end of the competition, the leaderboard soared to 450,000 points, but his $100 reward shrank to $30 due to the market crash. Even worse, Binance popped up a message: 'Your account has violated the rules, reward canceled!' At that moment, he went from 'points king' to 'a clown being played with.' 🤡

Worse still, the new Alpha rules introduced by Binance state: only new coins listed within 30 days have a 6x points bonus. On the first day, he chased HOT coins, only to see them plummet by 70%. Thinking they had stabilized, he jumped back in, only to see another 10% drop. With half his account untouched, he heard discussions in the group about RAT coins 'steadily rising', and quickly switched, but halfway through, one account experienced an 18% flash crash. Some said KLM had small fluctuations, so he switched to KLM, carefully brushed it all, only to find one account had been precisely manipulated. That day, his 20 days of effort turned to nothing!

Exhausted, he decided to simplify his accounts, withdraw funds, and look for a potential coin to wait for the altcoin boom. Last night he came to me, knowing that I often dig for potential coins, and asked me for a recommendation. I reviewed my current holdings and decided to share a coin that had dropped tenfold from its peak but could surge during the altcoin season—PYTH.

Pyth Network: The data engine of DeFi

Pyth Network is a decentralized price oracle, known as the 'lifeblood of DeFi'. It provides ultra-fast, ultra-accurate financial data for blockchain, such as stock, cryptocurrency, commodity, and forex prices, for smart contracts used in lending, derivatives, and other scenarios. Pyth's unique skill? Pulling first-hand data directly from over 90 top institutions worldwide, with an update speed fast enough to beat competitors at 300 milliseconds. #FederalReserveRateCutWindfall

Project Achievements: In just a few years since launch, Pyth has absorbed $6 billion in TVL, empowering over 450 applications and covering 80+ chains. Even more explosive, it recently partnered with the US Department of Commerce to put GDP, inflation, and employment data on-chain, representing a government-level endorsement with exceptional value!

Ambitious Goal: Pyth doesn't just want to be a supporting role in DeFi; it aims to become the 'central nervous system' of the $300 billion market data industry, bridging traditional finance and blockchain, allowing traders and developers to use real-time, transparent price data.

PYTH Token: Unlimited Potential

$PYTH is the core of the Pyth ecosystem, with a total of 10 billion tokens, currently circulating about 5.3 billion tokens (accounting for 53%). Its value is reflected in:

- Community Governance: Holding $PYTH allows participation in network decisions, such as data pricing, reward distribution, or new asset introduction.

- Incentive Mechanism: Top data providers rely on $PYTH rewards to ensure a continuous and high-quality data supply.

- Revenue Sharing: Pyth plans to launch a paid data subscription, and in the future will distribute income to $PYTH holders through DAO, similar to 'earning interest by holding coins'.

- Staking Yield: Current staking annualized yield is about 6%, more attractive than Chainlink's 3.5%, attracting many long-term players.

Note the risks: In October 2025, 200 million tokens will be unlocked (accounting for 2%), and in June 2026, another 2 billion will be unlocked, short-term selling pressure must be monitored. Price trends and technical observations: short-term volatility, long-term outlook?

Historical Review: The peak of $PYTH was $1.10 in March 2024, currently around $0.15, a decline of over 86%, but not far from the historical low of $0.07 (June 2025). It has dropped 33% over the past year, but increased 45% in the last 30 days, especially after the favorable news released at the end of August in collaboration with the US Department of Commerce, where the price surged 60% at one point.

Technical Analysis:

- 4-Hour K-Line: PYTH has broken the downward trend line, with a short-term target price of $0.16. RSI is at 36, nearing oversold territory, MACD is still bearish, with support levels at $0.10-$0.12.

- Key Levels: Resistance levels at $0.22 and $0.32; breaking through $0.16 may initiate a bullish trend; falling below $0.12 may lead to further declines.

Operational Suggestions: Short-term buying can be made at $0.13-$0.14, with a stop loss set at $0.11 to guard against volatility triggered by unlocking and macroeconomic factors (such as Federal Reserve policies).

On-chain Dynamics and Market Highlights

On-chain Data:

- Trading Activity: Trading volume in the past 24 hours was $280 million, an increase of 120% compared to the previous day, showing a surge in market enthusiasm.

- Staking Confidence: 82% of circulating PYTH is staked, worth about $1.1 billion, indicating that long-term holders are optimistic about the outlook.

- Capital Flow: Following the favorable news at the end of August, whales accumulated 20 million PYTH tokens, outflow from exchanges increased, but early September unlocking triggered some selling pressure, leading to short-term pressure.

Market Advantage:

- Explosive Growth: Pyth's TVL rose from $1.2 billion at the end of last year to $6 billion, with a trading volume of $130 billion in Q1 2025, a year-on-year increase of 330%. It has added data for 600+ US stocks and 70+ Hong Kong stocks, significantly outperforming competitors.

- Competitive Landscape: Pyth occupies 10% of the oracle market, lagging behind Chainlink's 62%, but is growing rapidly in high-frequency trading scenarios (like perpetual contracts, RWA).

Innovation and Future Potential

1. High-end Data Services: Pyth will launch institutional-level data subscriptions, providing customized high-frequency data, increasing DAO revenue, and attracting traditional financial giants.

2. Data Reliability: Pyth's 'Ultra Secure' verification mechanism ensures data tamper-proof, recognized by institutions like Cboe and Binance.

3. Cross-chain Layout: Supported by Wormhole for 80+ chains, covering crypto assets, stocks, ETFs, etc., developers can seamlessly integrate, and the ecosystem is expanding rapidly.

4. Connecting TradFi: Pyth opens the door to traditional finance through on-chain GDP, Hong Kong stock market data, etc., and may cover more macro indicators in the future, showing great potential.

Risks and Strategies

Risks:

- Unlocking Selling Pressure: The unlocking of 200 million tokens in October and 2 billion tokens in June 2026 may lower prices.

- Competitive Pressure: Chainlink's brand and ecosystem are stronger; Pyth needs to continue innovating.

- Macro Risks: Federal Reserve interest rate decisions or global economic fluctuations may impact market sentiment.

Strategies:

- Short-term: $0.13-$0.14 is the buying window, with a stop loss at $0.11 to avoid unlocking volatility.

- Long-term: Pyth's institutional collaborations and cross-chain advantages are prominent, with a 6% staking yield suitable for conservative investors.

Summary: The current price of PYTH is $0.15, short-term fluctuations are inevitable, but with government endorsement, DAO dividends, and cross-chain potential, it is expected to rise to $0.28 or even higher. Whether for short-term operations or long-term holdings, it is crucial to pay attention to unlocking rhythms and market trends, adjusting flexibly. Pyth's goal is a $300 billion data market; can it dominate the oracle track? Let's witness it together!

#PythRoadmap @Pyth Network $PYTH