CURATEDWEALTH ON CRYPTO

#ListedCompaniesAltcoinTreasury
Notable Public Companies Holding Altcoins

SharpLink Gaming (NASDAQ: SBET)

A Minnesota-based marketing firm led by Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin. As of July 2025, it holds approximately 205,000 ETH (~$1.35 billion), becoming one of the largest corporate holders of ETH .

BitMine Immersion Technologies

Now the world's largest publicly traded ETH holder, with over 833,000 ETH (~$2.9 billion) as of summer 2025

The Ether Machine

Poised for a Nasdaq listing, this firm holds over 495,362 ETH (~$2.16 billion) and has $367 million in capital ready for further ETH purchases .

ETHZilla (formerly 180 Life Sciences)

Backed by Peter Thiel, it holds 102,237 ETH (~$489 million) and around $215 million in USD stablecoins .

GameSquare Holdings

Recently added 2,717 ETH ($10 million), bringing its total treasury to 15,630.07 ETH ($200 million) .

DeFi Development Corp. (NASDAQ: DFDV)

Aiming to be “Solana’s MicroStrategy,” it holds 395,000 SOL (~$100+ million) and tokenizes its own shares on Solana .

Upexi Inc. (NASDAQ: UPXI)

Accumulated 735,692 SOL (~$331 million) via $100 million in funding .

Windtree Therapeutics (NASDAQ: WINT)

Allocated nearly all of a $520 million equity line of credit toward purchasing BNB tokens, with custody via Kraken.

Nano Labs Ltd. (NASDAQ: NA)

Announced a $1 billion initiative and has acquired 120,000 BNB (~$90 million) .

Mercurity Fintech Holding (NASDAQ: MFH)

Launched a $500 million “DeFi Basket Treasury” diversified across ETH, SOL, XRP, BNB, and ADA AInvest.

Lion Group Holding (NASDAQ: LGHL)

Unveiled a $600 million treasury primarily focused on HYPE, plus SOL and SUI COIN360DWF Labs.

Sonnet BioTherapeutics → Hyperliquid Strategies Inc.

Pledged $888 million for a treasury of 12.6 million HYPE tokens, plus $305 million in cash DWF Labs.

Interactive Strength (NASDAQ: TRNR)

Plans to raise $500 million to acquire Fetch.ai (FET) tokens, though exact holdings aren't disclosed .

SOL Strategies Inc.

Filed to raise up to $1 billion to acquire Solana (SOL) through a yield-linked note plan DWF Labs.

Nano Labs, Lion Group & others

All are part of the wave of companies diversifying treasuries beyond Bitcoin into altcoins like SOL, BNB, HYPE, SUI, and more DWF LabsGrowth Shuttle.

Exodus Movement, Inc. (NYSE American: EXOD)

This crypto wallet firm holds BTC, ETH, and SOL in its treasury as of June 2025 .

Why Companies Are Pivoting to Altcoin Treasuries

Broader exposure and utility: Altcoins like ETH, SOL, and BNB support staking, smart contracts, and vibrant ecosystems—offering more than just value preservation .

Diversification: Firms build multi-asset treasuries to spread risk and tap into multiple blockchain ecosystems Growth Shuttle

Investor appetite: These announcements often trigger strong stock rallies—some companies see 150% to 226% gains post-announcement AInvestThe Wall Street Journal.

Yield generation: Some treasuries earn passive income via staking or DeFi strategies NewsBTCCrypto.com.

Strategic marketing & innovation: Holding altcoins conveys brand alignment with digital innovation and can attract crypto-native investors AxiosFinancial Times.

Summary Table
Company / TickerAltcoin(s) Approx. Holdings (USD / Coin)
BitMineETH833,000 ETH (~$2.9 billion)
The Ether MachineETH495,362 ETH (~$2.16 billion)
SharpLink Gaming (SBET)ETH205,000 ETH (~$1.35 billion)
ETHZillaETH, stablecoins102,237 ETH (~$489 million)
GameSquareETH15,630 ETH (~$200 million)
DeFi Development Corp. (DFDV)SOL395,000 SOL (~$100+ million)
Upexi (UPXI)SOL735,692 SOL (~$331 million)
Windtree Therapeutics (WINT)BNB~$520 million commitment
Nano Labs (NA)BNB120,000 BNB (~$90 million)
Mercurity Fintech (MFH)Multi (ETH, SOL, etc.)$500 million in altcoin basket
Lion Group (LGHL)HYPE, SOL, SUI$600 million total treasury
Sonnet → Hyperliquid StrategiesHYPE12.6 million HYPE + $305M cash
Interactive Strength (TRNR)FET$500 million planned acquisition
SOL Strategies Inc.SOL$1 billion fundraising intent
Exodus Movement (EXOD)BTC, ETH, SOL

What Happened with the WLFI Launch?
#WILFI
Launch Date: The WLFI token—a cryptocurrency by World Liberty Financial, a firm backed by the Trump family—officially began trading on September 1, 2025.Barron'sReutersCryptoDnes.bg

Exchanges & Timing:

Binance became the first major exchange to list WLFI, opening spot trading with USDT and USDC pairs. Withdrawals were scheduled to begin the next day.
Trading across exchanges like Binance, OKX, Bybit, Bitget, and others kicked off between 12:00 and 13:00 UTC.

Token Mechanics:

Initially, WLFI tokens were non-transferable governance tokens—they were only for presale holders and internal control. A July vote allowed public trading, enabling 20% of early investor holdings to be sold at launch.

The initial circulating supply was about 24.6 billion tokens—allocated across WLFI itself, Alt5 Sigma, liquidity/marketing, and public sale participantsrices & Market Performance:
Initial price was in the $0.30–$0.34 range. WLFI debuted above $0.30 but dropped—some sources report a decline up to 25%, landing the price near $0.21–$0.24.Financial TimesReuters+1Coinpedia Fintech News

Estimated market capitalization at launch was in the multi-billion dollar range, with figures like $6–7 billion being cited.
Financial Gains:

Reporting suggests the Trump family may have made around $500 million from initial sales and related activit

The family’s paper holdings were valued at around $6 billion, with Donald Trump personally controlling approximately two-thirds.Barron'sWall Street Journal
In terms of token ownership, Trump reportedly holds 15.75 billion WLFI tokens, worth about $3.6 billion on launch day.Financial Times
TL;DR Summary

Launch Date: September 1, 2025 (exact timing: 12–13:00 UTC)

Exchanges: Binance (first), plus OKX, Bybit, Bitget, Kraken, KuCoin, et
Token Type: Governance token, initially non-transferable; 20% unlocked for early investors

Supply: ~24.6 billion tokens in circulation at launch.

Price Action: Started around $0.30–0.34; dropped ~20–25% to ~$0.21–$0.24.

Market Cap: Estimated $6–7 billio

Trump Family Gains: Estimated $500M from sales; holdings valued at ~$6B.

#RedSeptember
What Is “Red September” in Crypto?

Red September refers to the historical tendency of the cryptocurrency market—especially Bitcoin—to underperform in September. Since 2013, Bitcoin has finished the month negatively in about 8 out of 11 years, with an average loss ranging from approximately 3.5% to 3.8%

Why September Holds This Reputation:

Seasonal portfolio rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting by investors

Reduced liquidity after summer and increased volatility

Psychological biases—negative sentiment feeding further sell-offs, turning expectations into a sort of self-fulfilling prophecy

What’s the 2025 Outlook—Are We Still in “Red September”?
Market Data and Sentiment:

Bitcoin’s started September 2025 in the red, around $108K–$109K, following a ~6.5% drop in August .

ETF outflows continue to weigh on sentiment: around $751 million have exited recently .

Technical indicators like RSI (~40) and weakening moving average structures point to bearish trends and growing selling pressure.
Caveats and Possible Upside:
Binance’s own forecast predicts September could end near $108,332, suggesting limited improvement unless conditions shift Finance Magnates.

That said, some bulls remain optimistic:

Tom Lee (Fundstrat) sees a path toward $120K this month, potentially ending the year near $200K Finance Magnates.

Others note institutional adoption and potential Federal Reserve rate cuts could counter seasonal downtrends Equiti DefaultFinance .

There’s even talk of the pattern softening: average September losses have decreased—from around –6% in early years to about –2.5% more recently AInvest.

And historically, a “red September” often sets the stage for a rebound in “Golden October,” where crypto markets tend to rally .

What the Binance Platform Is Saying

On Binance’s Square platform and across social media, “Red September” is a trending hashtag, with growing chatter about whether this is just another predictable cycle or an opportunity for contrarian buying Binance+1. One post encapsulated the debate:

“Cautious traders see history as a warning and are bracing for volatility. Optimists believe that breaking the ‘September curse’ could mark the start of stronger momentum into Q4.” Binance

Summary Table: Key Insights on “Red September” 2025
FactorInsightHistorical PatternSeptember is usually weak for crypto, especially Bitcoin.Current SentimentMarket is under pressure; ETF outflows continue.Technical TrendRSI, EMAs, and other indicators are showing bearish signals.Institutional SignalsETFs and macro factors could offer some support.Forecast OutlookBinance projects modest stability; some bulls predict a strong rebound.Structural Shift?Losses shrinking over time—could mean a waning seasonal effect.Post-September TrendHistorically followed by a rebound in October.

TL;DR

“Red September” is alive and well in 2025: markets are rolling into the month with caution, technical fragility, and bearish sentiment.

Yet, there are flickers of hope: institutional behaviors, macro trends, and reduced seasonal downside open the door for a potential turnaround.

In Binance’s own community, sentiment is split: some see risk, others see opportunity.

#Sentiments #CryptoTemperature
The “temperature of crypto today”—i.e., the overall mood or sentiment in the cryptocurrency market—the most relevant metric is the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, which gauges investor emotions on a scale from 0 to 100 (0 = Extreme Fear, 100 = Extreme Greed).

Crypto Market Sentiment Today

According to FearGreedMeter.com, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index currently stands at 46, indicating a prevailing mood of Fear in the market.

Meanwhile, Alternative.me (another prominent source for this index) reports a slightly different but concordant figure: 46 (Fear) as well, signaling consistent sentiment across platforms.

So, to sum up: today's crypto sentiment is characterized by Fear, with readings hovering around the mid-40s.

What Does This Mean?

A reading in the 40–49 range generally reflects a cautious or bearish mindset among market participants. Analysts often interpret this as:

Fearful market behavior: Investors may be hesitant, reducing risk exposure or holding off on buying decisions.

Potential buying opportunity: For contrarian investors, such a level of fear can indicate oversold conditions.

Room for shifts: Sentiment near this zone often precedes potential rebounds or further declines, depending on market catalysts.

Remember, the Fear & Greed Index is not a predictive tool but rather a snapshot of prevailing emotions.

Want to Go Deeper?

Here are a few routes you might explore next:

Trend snapshots: See how sentiment has changed over the week or month—has it been getting more fearful or easing toward neutrality/greed?

Compare across indicators: Platforms like CoinCodex assign a "sentiment score" (e.g., 47, signaling Bearish)—it might be valuable to cross-reference.

Combine with on-chain signals: Tools like Glassnode or Nansen monitor whale movement, active wallets, or exchange inflows/outflows to provide deeper context.

Look at news drivers: For instance, headlines around rising FOMO or cautious investor behavior can shift the mood quickly.

Quick Summary
Metric & SourceValueInterpretationCrypto Fear & Greed Index (today)46Fearful sentimentCoinCodex Sentiment Score47Bearish trend

🇺🇸 Could Trump Move to a “USD1” to Stabilize Debt?
#USDebt36Trillion #USD1 #TRUMP
1. What “USD1” Could Mean
If you mean a new version of the US Dollar (a digital or hard reset), sometimes called “US Dollar 1.0 / 2.0,” that would imply:

Either a new currency issuance (like redenomination),

Or a CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) backed by the Fed and Treasury,

Or pegging the dollar to a hard asset (like gold, oil, or a basket of commodities).

If you mean $1 = a restructured debt unit, it would be a way of simplifying or writing down the U.S. national debt by creating a new “par value” current

2. Trump’s Tools if He Returns

Debt Ceiling Politics: He could pressure Congress and Treasury to restructure U.S. debt terms (like longer maturities or lower coupons)
Dollar Reset Proposal: Some advisors in Trump’s circle (and certain Republican policymakers) have floated gold-backed currency or CBDC alternatives (state-issued or Treasury-led digital dollars).

Inflation/Deflation Management: A stronger dollar policy (USD1 = stable store of value) would reduce debt inflation, but hurt exports and financial markets.

3. Reality Check: Debt Scale

U.S. debt is $35+ trillion (2025).

Simply “resetting” the dollar would shake global trust — since 60% of global reserves and commodities are USD-denominated.

If Trump forced a USD reset, Treasury bonds could crash, risking capital flight and recession.

4. Possible Scenarios

USD1 = Digital Dollar (CBDC-lite)

Trump has hinted he’s against a Federal Reserve–controlled CBDC, but he could push for a Treasury-issued digital dollar to reduce borrowing costs and sideline the Fed.

USD1 = Gold/Asset-backed Dollar

Pegging to gold or energy would stabilize purchasing power but limit money supply growth — hard in a high-debt world

USD1 = Debt Restructure

A symbolic redenomination (e.g., “new dollar”) could technically shrink debt optics, but it would devastate U.S. creditworthiness unless backed by real reforms.

5. Impact on Debt Stability

If “USD1” meant a strong-dollar policy, debt service costs might rise (since stronger USD = higher real interest burden).

If it meant a reset/digital issuance, debt optics could improve temporarily, but global markets would demand higher risk premiums.

✅ Bottom Line:

Trump could try to launch a “USD1” (digital or asset-backed) as part of a nationalist financial strategy, but stabilizing U.S. debt this way would be extremely difficult withou

Major spending cuts,

Higher taxes (unlikely under Trump), or

Strong growth to outpace borrowing.

So while the branding of “USD1” could work politically, economically it would be risky — unless paired with hard-asset backing or massive fiscal reform.

#DOLO
DOLO (Dolomite token)—what it is, its use case, and where its price might be headed:
What Is DOLO (Dolomite Token)
DOLO is the native token powering Dolomite, a next-gen decentralized money market protocol with DEX capabilities.

Dolomite offers capital-efficient solutions: over-collateralized loans, margin trading, spot trading, and more via its virtual liquidity system.CoinGeckoCoinMarketCa

Its Dynamic Collateral, Smart Debt, E-Mode, Strategies Hub, and Zap features give users advanced DeFi tooling like composable yield, efficient asset use, and one-click leverage.CoinMarketCapCoinGeckThe token is ERC-20 and deployed across multiple chains (Ethereum, Berachain, Arbitrum, etc.), made cross-chain native via Chainlink

It’s part of a tri-token model:

DOLO for governance, liquidity, and incentives
veDOLO for voting rights and fee-sharesoDOLO for liquidity incentives and facilitating cheaper veDOLO acquisition

Use Cases & Ecosystem Role
Governance & Incentives:

DAO governance and protocol incentives are structured around DOLO, veDOLO, and oDOLO.AInvest

Access to Advanced DeFi Features:

Use as collateral, trade through smart debt, leverage positions with one-click tools, and yield optimize via strategies hub.CoinMarketCapBybit Learn
Cross-Chain Access:

Available on Ethereum, Arbitrum, Mantle, Berachain, and zkEVMs. Expandable to other Layer-2s.BitgetCoinMarketCap
On-Chain Liquidity & Trading Utilities:

DOLO drives liquidity via Binance listings (multi-pair) with futures up to 50× leverage, expanding utility and trading angles.
Community Growth via Airdrops:

Binance’s HODLer Airdrop in August 2025 distributed 15 million DOLO (1.5% of supply) to BNB holders, with another 10 million in six months—boosting early token distribution and engagement

Strategic Adoption & Integrations:

Berachain: Borrowed capital doubled in 7 days—a positive sign for usage.CoinMarketCap
Botanix L2 (Bitcoin Layer 2): Dolomite deployed, enabling BTC-native DeFi.CoinMarketCap

Coinbase Roadmap: Inclusion flagged for future listing.CoinMarketCap
Price Outlook: Where Could DOLO Go?
Recent Performance
Binance Listing Momentum
On August 27, 2025, DOLO surged ~17.6%, reaching ~$0.297 before pulling back to ~$0.268. Market cap hit ~$70M.AInvestThe Defian
Coinbase Support & DeFi BuzzPositive narrative from roadmap listing and Smart Debt innovation boosted confidence.AInvestCoinMarketCap
Forecasted Ranges & Scenarios

Source2025 Price RangeMid-Term (2026–2027)CoinCodex$0.163 – $0.232 (avg ~$0.18)Mid-2026: ~$0.33
2027 avg: ~$0.32Exolixblog~$0.067 (2025)—Bitget (soft prediction)~$0.1995 (2026)~$0.5703 (2031)Short-Term Analyst Views$0.32–$0.40 (bullish) / $0.12–$0.15 (bearish) post-WLFI launch—

Key Price Catalysts & Risks

Bullish Drivers:
Binance liquidity and airdrop incentives

TVL & integration expansion (Berachain, Botanix)

Listing on mainstream platforms (Coinbase, others)veDOLO staking incentivizing long-term holdRisks to Monitor:
Volatility and speculative momentumSupply dilution from airdrops and unlock
DeFi / regulatory scrutinySecurity incidents and user trust (e.g., recent address-poisoning issue on Dolomite)CoinMarketCap
Final Take

DOLO is a versatile DeFi governance and utility token embedded in a capital-efficient lending/trading protocol.
Its rapid rise in late August 2025 was fueled by a Binance launch, multi-pair exposure, and airdrop incentives
Broader growth hinges on adoption (TVL), continued protocol refinements, and exchange visibility.Forecasts are polarized: speculative scenarios see DOLO reaching $0.30–$0.40, while more tempered projections place it in the $0.18–$0.33 range by 2026–2027.

#BinanceHODLerDOLO
“BinanceHODLerDOLO” and what it could mean in the LUNC/USTC story 👇

🔎 Breaking It Down

Binance → The central figure. With over 90% of LUNC and ~73% of USTC supply under its control, Binance is essentially the silent kingmaker.

HODLer → Represents the community spirit: those who held through the Terra collapse and still believe in a long-haul recovery.

DOLO → A rallying twist (Do Or Lose Out). It captures the urgency of “be part of the burn-and-revival movement, or miss the upside.”

🌐 Narrative Power

“BinanceHODLerDOLO” could become both:

A headline for analysts/news:

“BinanceHODLerDOLO: The Strategy Behind Terra Classic’s Quiet Resurrection.”

“BinanceHODLerDOLO – The Long Hold That Could Reshape LUNC’s Future.”

A community-driven tagline:

On socials, it works as a hashtag rally (#BinanceHODLerDOLO).

It signals unity between Binance’s influence and grassroots LUNC holders.
Could be used during burn events or upgrade announcements to generate momentum.

🚀 Strategic Implications

If this phrase gained traction:

Psychological Anchor → Just like “HODL” itself became a meme, this phrase could motivate holders to stay the course during volatility.
Binance Positioning → It reinforces the narrative that Binance isn’t just trading LUNC but holding, burning, and potentially guiding it toward revival

USTC Connection → If Binance aligns USTC stabilizations with LUNC burns, “DOLO” might emphasize catching the arbitrage/recovery loop early.

⚖️ Risks & Realities

Overhype Risk: If the phrase spreads but price lags, it could fuel disappointment.

Centralization Risk: “BinanceHODLer” implies Binance’s heavy control. That’s a strength (stability) but also a weakness (dependence)
Execution Risk: Without real ecosystem use cases beyond burns and slogans, hype could fizzle.

✅ Bottom Line:

“BinanceHODLerDOLO” works as both a meme mantra and a narrative hook. It captures the essence of this moment: a huge centralized player quietly accumulating, while grassroots holders wait for a revival through burns, upgrades, and time.

#LUNC✅ #Binance #SCREEMINGBUYTHEDIP
The future outlook for LUNC (Luna Classic) following recent developments like large-scale token burns and Binance’s influential position in the ecosystem:

Key Developments Impacting LUNC
1. Binance’s Accumulation and Influence

Reports indicate that Binance now controls 92% of LUNC and 73% of USTC supply Binance+1.

This dominant position gives Binance significant sway over token movement, burns, and potential strategic rollouts.

2. Token Burn Dynamics
Binance and the broader community have orchestrated regular burn events:

Over 49 billion LUNC burned by Binance; over 90 billion by the community .

As of June 2025, the total community burn exceeds 411 billion LUNC, with about 498 million burned by Binance that month—bringing current circulating supply down to approximately 6.49 trillion LUNC.

Recently, a weekly burn of 836 million LUNC was reported, contributing to ongoing supply reduction CoinMarketCap.

3. Technical Upgrades and Ecosystem Development

The v3.5.0 network upgrade (activated August 15) reintroduced the “Market Module,” aiming to stabilize the relationship between LUNC and USTC. This has sparked optimism, albeit tempered by structural challenges CoinMarketCap.

Underlying support continues from validator networks and institutional players like Binance to reinforce credibility.

4. Price Performance & Projection
Current LUNC price hovers around $0.000059–$0.000058 Binance+1CoinMarketCap.

Analysts forecast a broad spectrum of outcomes:

CoinSurges: up to ~$0.000675 by end of 2025 and ~$0.00212 by 2030 Binance.

CoinCodex: ~$0.00005–$0.000127 (2025); up to ~$0.000254 by 2030 Binance.

DigitalCoinPrice: ~$0.000780 (2025) → ~$0.00188 (2030) Binance.

TokenMetrics: Taxes burns a modest dent in the supply; still facing an uphill battle due to hyper-inflation Token Metrics.

Technical pattern analysis offers both caution and hope:

Bankless Times sees a potential rebound to ~$0.00018 (~195% gain), possibly extending to ~$0.0002796 (~350% gain) if key resistance levels are broken BanklessTimes.

But risks remain: price formed a descending triangle, volumes have dropped, funding rates turned negative—hinting at possible further downside.

5. Community Outlook.

Discussions from community forums emphasize a long-haul perspective:

“It will be a long road to recovery—5 to 10 years IMO… developments will gradually stabilize it at higher prices.” Reddit.

What This Means for LUNC’s Future
Prospects

Scarcity Could Help: Sustained burn activity reduces supply, increasing theoretical price upside over time.

Institutional Backing: Binance’s massive stake and support may pave the way for ecosystem revitalization, development, or relaunch initiatives

Technical Tailwinds: Upgrades like v3.5.0 and structural improvements could serve as catalysts—especially if coupled with investor confidence.

Risks

High Circulation Remains: With trillions of tokens still circulating, burn efforts may not be enough to meaningfully move price unless drastically accelerated.

Liquidity & Demand Are Weak: Low trading volumes and fading investor interest make sustained rallies difficult crypto.new

Legacy Trust Issues: The collapse of Terra and legal overhang (e.g., Do Kwon’s sentencing) continue to cast a shadow over LUNC’s credibility CoinMarketCap.

Binance's Control: While their dominance could drive positive change, it also creates centralization risk—should Binance shift priorities, the community may be left vulnerable.

Final Thoughts

Short to Mid-Term (Next 6–12 Months): Volatile. Success will depend on execution of burn programs, technical upgrades, and market sentiment shifts.

Long-Term Outlook (1–5+ Years): Recovery is plausible—but contingent on continued ecosystem support, governance efficacy, and potential use-case developmen

If you're following this, keep an eye on:

On-chain burn metrics (daily/weekly totals),

Upcoming upgrades or announcements,

Binance’s public stance or moves (e.g., development funding, partnership drives),

Community engagement and governance proposals.

#SHORT📉 #StrategicTrading
To profit from short positions on Binance, here are two distinct strategies that can help you earn returns—even while markets are heading down:

1. Leave a Short Position Open to Receive Funding Fees

When trading perpetual futures (e.g., BTC/USDT) on Binance, funding fees are exchanged every 8 hours between long and short holders. Crucially:

If the funding rate is negative, short positions receive funding from longs.

If positive, shorts pay the fee.

Binance itself doesn’t collect these fees—they’re exchanged peer-to-peer .

So if you hold a short position during periods of negative funding, you earn income passively just for maintaining the position .

How to benefit:

Monitor funding rates (shown on Binance Futures).

Open a short position on a perpetual contract when rates are negative.

Hold it across the 8-hour funding interval(s) to receive the payment.

2. Use Binance's Funding Rate Arbitrage Bot

Binance has introduced a Funding Rate Arbitrage Bot, which automates a "carry trade" strategy using both spot and futures markets:

Positive Carry: Buy spot, short futures → collect funding if rates are positive.

Reverse Carry: Sell spot, go long futures → collect funding if rates are negative markets.businessinsider.com.

This tool simplifies setup, especially for those who want an easy, automated way to capture funding fees without manual trading.

Summary Table
StrategyHow It WorksBenefit for Short PositionsManual short in futuresHold during negative funding periodsReceive funding payments from long holdersFunding Rate Arbitrage BotCombines spot + futures in opposite directionsAutomates earning from funding gaps (especially when negative)

Key Tips Before You Begin

Funding rates can flip quickly—often due to market volatility—so timing matters Coincu.

You must keep your position open at the funding snapshot (00:00, 08:00, 16:00 UTC).

Be aware of margin and liquidation risk—funding income doesn’t offset significant losses from adverse price moves.

The bot may have regions or eligibility restrictions—check your access markets.businessinsider.com.

##tl;dr

To get paid while shorting on Binance: target negative funding rates and hold through the funding cycle.

For automation and simplified execution, try the Funding Rate Arbitrage Bot to automatically collect from funding fee inefficiencies.

#USGDPDataOnChain
U.S. GDP Data Now on Public Blockchains

The U.S. Department of Commerce has begun publishing GDP data on multiple public blockchains—a groundbreaking move to enhance transparency and data verifiability The Economic

Blockchains Involved:

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, TRON, Stellar, Avalanche, Arbitrum One, Polygon PoS, and Optimism were all used to publish cryptographic hashes—sometimes including the topline GDP figures—for the latest data release The Economic

Partners & Oracles:

Chainlink is delivering on-chain feeds for Real GDP, the PCE Price Index, and Real Final Sales to Private Domestic Purchasers .

Pyth Network has been selected to verify and distribute GDP data as well, including archived figures for the past five years .

Exchanges and service providers like Kraken, Coinbase, and Gemini are supporting the rollout by facilitating blockchain transaction infrastructure Kraken .

Why This Matters
Immutable and verifiable: Publishing GDP data on public blockchains makes it tamper-resistant and globally accessible—anyone can verify the authenticity of official releases .

New use-case for DeFi and smart contracts: Developers now have access to on-chain, real-time economic indicators for creating automated trading strategies, prediction markets, inflation-linked tokens, tokenized bonds, and more Chainlink .

Historical archive and trend analysis: Pyth's inclusion of historical GDP figures allows for retrospective studies, analytics, and trend modeling directly in smart contract systems .

Policy signal: This initiative is being widely interpreted as a high-profile endorsement of blockchain by the current U.S. administration—aligning with broader “crypto-forward” rhetoric Tom's HardwareCrypto Briefing.

Summary Table
AspectDetailsWhat’s on-chainGDP hashes and some interim topline GDP numbersPublic BlockchainsBitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, TRON, Stellar, Avalanche, Arbitrum, Polygon PoS, OptimismOracles/FeedsChainlink (Real GDP, PCE, Real Final Sales), Pyth (GDP + 5-year archive)Supporting PartnersKraken, Coinbase, GeminiBenefitsTransparency, data integrity, new DeFi protocols,