The value of a pizza — and the great lesson of Bitcoin
In 2010, a programmer named Laszlo Hanyecz bought two pizzas for 10,000 BTC. At the time, no one imagined what Bitcoin would become. Today, that same amount is worth hundreds of millions of dollars — but the lesson here is not about lost money, but about vision, courage, and building an ecosystem.
“Bitcoin Pizza Day” is not just a historical curiosity. It represents the first real use of BTC as a means of exchange, and this paved the way for everything we experience today: DeFi, NFTs, trading, staking, financial freedom, and communities like the one we are building.
Each of us who studies, shares, and invests is helping to write the new phase of this revolution.
And you, what would you do with 10,000 BTC today? Would you buy pizza or change the world?
Time is Irrelevant: Mastering the Mental Game of Crypto Trading
In the tumultuous world of crypto trading, where fortunes can be made and lost in a flash, time is often seen as the enemy.We obsess over charts, anxiously watching tickers, and constantly refreshing our portfolios, hoping to catch the next big move. But what if I told you that time is just an illusion, and the true key to success lies in understanding and mastering your own psychology?Focus on the Process, Not the Clock:Instead of fixating on timeframes and short-term gains, shift your focus to the process. Develop a sound trading strategy,set clear entry and exit points (TP/SL/BP), and then trust the process. Focus on the Process, Not the ClockLet the market unfold, and avoid the emotional rollercoaster that comes with constant monitoring. Remember, the market doesn't care about your time frame; it moves according to its own rhythm.Embrace the Waiting Game:Some trades may be over in minutes, while others may require the patience of a seasoned investor.Embrace the Waiting Game & success Holding a position for weeks or even months is not a sign of weakness; it's a testament to your discipline and commitment to your strategy. Don't let fear or greed push you into impulsive decisions. Trust your plan and wait for the market to confirm your analysis.The Power of Letting Go:Trading is not a sprint; it's a marathon. There will be periods of high volatility and uncertainty, and it's crucial to understand that losses are inevitable.The Power of Letting Go Learn to detach your emotions from your trades. Accept losses as part of the game,learn from them, and move on. Don't let past failures or the fear of missing out (FOMO) dictate your future decisions.Mastering Your Inner Game:Ultimately, successful crypto trading is not about predicting the future or reacting to the latest newsflash. It's a constant battle against your own emotions. A Tweet from me on this whole topicUnderstanding your biases, controlling your fear and greed, and developing a disciplined approach are the true hallmarks of a successful trader.So, let go of the obsession with time. Focus on the process, embrace the waiting game, and learn to detach your emotions.By mastering your inner game, you'll be well on your way to achieving sustained success in the dynamic and ever-evolving world of crypto trading.🪷$BTC $ETH $JTO #CryptoTradingTip #cryptotrading #LearnAndEarn #BullishAltcoins #altseaon
The Binance Alpha platform has launched a new trading competition focusing on the SUI ecosystem tokens, offering rewards worth over $1.7 million. The competition runs from May 16 to May 30, 2025, and participants are ranked based on their cumulative trading volume across the specified token pairs.
The competition includes six special reward pools for the tokens:
✅SCA: 1,248,000 SCA tokens will be distributed to the top 3,000 traders.
✅BLUE: 5,000,000 BLUE tokens will be distributed to the top 8,000 traders.
✅NAVX: 5,000,000 NAVX tokens will be distributed to the top 5,000 traders.
✅HIPPO: 50,000,000 HIPPO tokens will be distributed to the top 2,000 traders.
✅NS: 1,000,000 NS tokens will be distributed to the top 4,000 traders.
✅SUI: 60,000 SUI tokens will be distributed to the top 4,000 traders (based on the total trading volume of all eligible SUI ecosystem tokens).
💡💡To qualify, participants must trade eligible SUI ecosystem token pairs during the promotional period using the Binance wallet (no key) or directly on Binance Alpha.
💡💡 Trades involving SUI/USDC pairs or any other stable SUI pairs, as well as token bridging activities and decentralized third-party applications, are not counted.
⚡⚡Rewards will be distributed💰💰 by June 13, 2025, and will be credited to eligible Binance Alpha accounts😎😎.
Codex from OpenAI: Not an assistant, but already a full—fledged programmer?
Listen, think about it - OpenAI has introduced a new version of Codex, and it doesn't look at all like the AI tools we are used to. This is no longer just an auto-completion of the code or the answer to the question "why doesn't it compile". This is a whole system of cloud-based AI agents that can actually do a bunch of things in parallel: fix bugs, refactor, write modules — and all this in the background, without your participation. Yes, while you're drinking coffee or, say, out for lunch. Codex does not run on your computer, but on the OpenAI infrastructure. That is, it doesn't load your laptop, it doesn't slow down the IDE — it works as a remote employee with a separate machine. Only this "employee" can run multiple tasks at once, check himself, correct mistakes and suggest improvements. Just like an experienced engineer, whom you trust and do not stand over your soul. Interestingly, they have already made a free local version (Codex CLI), but now we are talking about cloud-based Codex— it is more powerful, more autonomous and more scalable. And it works on their new Codex One model, which OpenAI calls the "best for today" for programming. At the demo presentation, Codex fixed the code live in 30 seconds, which would have taken a developer half an hour. One of the team members said, "We trust Codex as much as we trust our colleagues." And this, you must admit, is not just a compliment — it's a whole cultural shift. Interestingly, OpenAI is currently restricting access: only for ChatGPT Pro, Enterprise, and Teams, but they plan to open it later for Plus and Edu users as well. In the beginning, they promise "generous limits" and no surcharges, but it is clear that this is temporary — as soon as the data is collected, they will most likely introduce a fee. Further — more: They want to integrate Codex into bug tracking systems, into the command line, and generally automate the development lifecycle. And at the same time, they continue to develop the local Codex CLI so that in the future both the local and the cloud will work together as a single team. Sam Altman even joked on X (former Twitter) that two extremes were writing to him in his personal account.: "You created an AI programmer, why isn't it free?" and "Why do you charge only $20 per month for such a programmer?". And this really reflects the essence of the moment — people have mixed feelings: on the one hand, admiration, on the other, anxiety. Now I'm sitting here thinking: if AI can already do almost all the engineering routine on its own, how soon will it start replacing entire teams instead of individual specialists? And most importantly, where will we stay in all this? Do you think Codex is a tool to strengthen programmers or a harbinger of their replacement? #OpenAI #AI #AIAgents #Aİ
Good morning friends. The market continues to rise slowly.
I have said this before. Getting angry with the market for constantly losing money and saying enough is enough. Those who sold everything and claimed the bear market has arrived actually did not understand the decline. They could not manage their psychology and became pessimistic.
Now the market is moving back to where it used to be. The bear has arrived and those knowledgeable people you mentioned are doing what right now 😃
We have actually been in a general bear market for over 3 years; that person accepted the bear at the bottom. This is the same as those who will say the bull has come when Bitcoin hits $200,000.
No one is right. There is neither someone who knows the decline nor the rise. What matters is being able to make money and help others earn with the right moves in both declines and rises.
Do not be too influenced by people's opinions. The foolish ones in a bull market earn more. Hold on to what you have bought. Chase opportunities but do not give up what you have patiently waited for other opportunities.
And of course, when the airdrops we mentioned come, do not get caught up in FOMO and hold onto all of them; do not invest them elsewhere. At least move forward by withdrawing 30% in cash. Otherwise, no one can make good money in a bull market either. You will end up staying inside again.
In the year 2024, when the tide of the times rolls in, some are swallowed by the storm, while others hold their torches against the wind. This year, Bitcoin breaks through the $100,000 mark, declaring to the world with a string of code that consensus will eventually split the dark clouds; Trump loudly launches 'Trump Coin', and the collision of politics and blockchain sparks absurd yet real flames; CZ returns to social media to continue his chatter, taking over Labs and renaming it YZi Labs, still the boy who has always been bullish on Bitcoin. Binance silently prowls, with global registered users surpassing 250 million, and the total trading volume of spot and derivatives reaching the $100 trillion mark. Behind every digit are countless sleepless nights. This year, Binance has more than 5,000 employees, with 172 employees receiving year-end bonuses exceeding 1 million RMB, and 3,271 receiving bonuses exceeding 100,000 RMB, the highest bonus being 10.2 million. We hope to give the best treatment to the best people in the market. If you're strong enough, come and ride the wave!
Bitcoin Dominance Peaks as Ethereum and Altcoins Gain Ground
According to Foresight News, data from Glassnode indicates that Bitcoin's dominance reached a peak of 64.4% on May 8. Since then, Ethereum's dominance has increased to 9.75%, a rise of 3%, while altcoins have seen their dominance grow to 22.35%, up by 2%. Meanwhile, stablecoins have experienced a decline, dropping to 6.3%. Despite these changes, the dominance of Ethereum and altcoins remains below their previous peaks of 18% and 28.5%, respectively. This cycle continues to be driven primarily by Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Increases by 2.13% at Block Height 897,120
According to BlockBeats, Bitcoin mining difficulty has been adjusted at block height 897,120, increasing by 2.13% to reach 121.66 T. This adjustment occurred at 22:01:56 UTC+8. The average network hash rate over the past seven days is currently 846.6 EH/s.
Bitcoin(BTC) Drops Below 103,000 USDT with a 0.82% Decrease in 24 Hours
On May 17, 2025, 18:55 PM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has dropped below 103,000 USDT and is now trading at 102,998 USDT, with a narrowed 0.82% decrease in 24 hours.
not an easy situation for me. got into pepe and being loosing big. my money is locked on altcoins and owls I don't know what to do. I've being loosing money since 200 days period. now I need to recover the hope and come back strong. let's go!!!
This is my portfolio. I plan to leave it untouched for at least 10 years. I know it could go to zero, but I could also see outrageous gains. It's money that I don't need right now. "Moonbang" is what I'm going to do. Any tips to make it safer?
"Doing well in the bear market" in the crypto world is a rare superpower. It means that while most plummet 80%, 90% or more, these coins might only drop "just" 60-70%, or show signs of quicker recovery, or, most importantly, the project continues to be active, developing, and building despite general pessimism. Coins that tend to show this resilience (and that you may find below ranking 100) generally have some characteristics:
Real Utility and Use Cases: They are not just memes or promises. They do something concrete: scale a blockchain, solve an interoperability problem, power a data network, generate revenue for holders, etc.
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