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1. Never believe anyone's price predictions.
2. Don't "diversify" into other cryptos; none of them are actually decentralized, everything except bitcoin is a shitcoin (yes, really), and it's all gambling. The point of bitcoin is not gambling, but to end modern day slavery (fiat currency).
3. When everyone you know is talking about bitcoin, you're at the top of a bull market. You'll likely be too exuberant to realize it though. It will be obvious in hindsight.
4. Don't "trade some altcoins on the side to get more bitcoin". You are not that smart, and the overwhelming probability is that you will get wrecked.
5. DCA into bitcoin. Ignore your emotions. Don't try to time the market. Just stack what you can every paycheck.
6. Don't be too excited about bitcoin; people will feel like you're scamming them even though you're just trying help.
7. Go to meetups & conferences. Don't be isolated. Bitcoiners are generally very awesome people.
8. When people ask you about how to buy bitcoin, send them to a BITCOIN-ONLY company. Example for why: My cousin bought bitcoin (on Coinbase) during the bull market, then sold it for shiba on the same platform and now she pretty much lost everything. Bitcoin-only companies are the safest option to keep newbies from doing newbie things.
9. Be on #bitcoin    twitter and nostr. Obviously if you're reading this, you're already here...but I didn't get on twitter until 2020 and can tell you that it's a lot less lonely hodling bitcoin when you see a bunch of other people on this platform experiencing the same things you are.
10. Be skeptical of influencers. Even me (I'm not a huge account, but still). Some are good, some are bad. Even if they have good intentions, their judgement can be clouded by bad incentives.
11. Stop trying to convince everyone you know that bitcoin will make everything better (even though it will). Instead, be a good resource for the people who eventually reach out to you about it. Be known as "the bitcoin guy" and let people come to you when they're ready. Have good content prepared for them to read/watch when they do.
That is all. It's been a great ride so far and I'm happy to know you guys.
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Bitcoin (BTC) dominance appears poised for further decline, with multiple technical signals aligning to support a bearish continuation.
According to pseudonymous crypto analyst Master Ananda, Bitcoin’s recent breakdown from a long-term uptrend, accompanied by the highest weekly volume since February 2021, suggests a potential altcoin resurgence reminiscent of the early stages of the last major bull run, he said in a TradingView post on July 23.

Bitcoin price analysis chart. Source: TradingView
The Bitcoin Dominance Index currently sits at 61.42%, following a sharp rejection at the 64.35% level, which has emerged as strong resistance on the weekly chart.
The failed breakout attempt left behind a notable bearish engulfing candle, indicating weakening momentum in BTC’s relative strength versus the broader crypto market.
Bitcoin dominance now hovers just above key Fibonacci levels at 61.65% and 60.30%. Failure to reclaim former support, now acting as resistance, reinforces the bearish outlook. 
Therefore, a decisive drop below 58.94% could open the door for further declines toward 57.01%, and potentially 47.44%, creating room for altcoins to gain traction.
Ananda drew comparisons to February 2021, when a high-volume breakdown in Bitcoin dominance preceded a widespread altcoin rally. 
Bitcoin dominance short-term play 
Current technicals suggest a similar setup, with Bitcoin likely to enter a consolidation phase as altcoins gather strength. While short-term pullbacks may occur, they are viewed as opportunities to reposition, with firm resistance and tightening timeframes pointing to an imminent decline in BTC dominance.
Similar sentiments were echoed on July 28 by cryptocurrency trading expert Michaël van de Poppe. He noted that the Bitcoin dominance chart is flashing clear signs of sustained downside pressure, with a powerful bearish divergence continuing to weigh on the trend.
Poppe’s analysis indicated that Bitcoin’s technical indicators suggest its outperformance over altcoins may be waning, at least in the near term.

Bitcoin price analysis chart. Source: TradingView
Notably, previous bearish divergences in Bitcoin dominance have consistently signaled short-term reversals, often triggering altcoin rallies.
The latest divergence, which began forming in early June, has now been confirmed with a breakdown below the 52.50% level, pointing to further downside. While minor rebounds remain possible, the overall structure and declining RSI suggest momentum is shifting in favor of altcoins.
As of press time, Bitcoin remained in consolidation just below the $120,000 mark, trading at $118,277, up 0.16% in the past 24 hours but down 0.76% on the weekly timeframe.
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XRP’s network activity has taken a major hit, with active addresses plunging alongside the asset’s inability to push further toward the $4 mark.
Notably, the number of XRP’s active addresses peaked at 44,143 on July 21 on the weekly timeframe before dropping to just 24,644 by July 27, a 44.2% decline.
The drop followed a brief surge from 30,190 on July 20, indicating that the increase in user activity was short-lived, according to the latest on-chain data retrieved by Finbold from CryptoQuant.
At the same time, XRP’s price fell from $3.55 to $3.16, marking a 10.99% drop.

XRP active addresses chart. Source: CryptoQuant
The sharp decline in active addresses signals weakening demand and network usage, eroding XRP’s price support. 
With the asset breaking below $3.50, sentiment has cooled, and capital is shifting back to Bitcoin, stalling the broader altcoin rally.
XRP whale activity spooks investors 
XRP’s recent loss of momentum has also been triggered by sustained whale activity. Investors were spooked after Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen moved around $140 million worth of XRP to exchange-linked wallets since July 17.
A total of 50 million XRP, worth approximately $161 million, was transferred, with most of it going to centralized exchanges. Meanwhile, 10 million XRP was split between two newly inactive wallets, raising speculation about strategic profit-taking.
While some view the move as routine, others warn it could have a significant market impact.
Adding to concerns, CryptoQuant contributor J.A. Maartunn cautioned that Larsen still holds over 2.5 billion XRP, worth nearly $9 billion, suggesting that further selling could exert additional downward pressure on the token.

As things stand, XRP will likely need support from the broader market to maintain its price above the $3 mark, especially as the asset continues to mirror Bitcoin’s trend. 
However, further upside could emerge if the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) moves forward with approving a spot XRP ETF and brings the long-running case against Ripple to a conclusion.

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An artificial intelligence (AI) tool has suggested that, despite Bitcoin’s (BTC) current bullish run, there is a plausible chance the asset could crash below $100,000 in the coming weeks.
According to OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Bitcoin, currently around $117,000, is hovering near critical support at $116,000. A breakdown below this level could send it to $105,000 and $108,000, with sub-$100,000 levels possible by August or early September 2025 if support fails.
The AI model highlighted key risks that could accelerate a Bitcoin sell-off, including a slowdown in spot ETF inflows and a broader U.S. market correction. 
Notably, Bitcoin ETF inflows have been a key factor in the asset’s momentum, contributing to the record high of over $123,000. At the close of trading on June 25, the spot Bitcoin ETFs saw an inflow of $130.8 million. 
At the same time, as reported by Finbold, Citi analysts predict a base case of $135,000 for Bitcoin by the end of 2025 if inflows persist; however, the bank also warned that the asset could crash to as low as $64,000.
ChatGPT also noted that both scenarios could put additional pressure on Bitcoin prices, especially as the cryptocurrency’s correlation with the S&P 500 has increased in recent months.
Further downside could also stem from unpredictable events such as exchange hacks or sudden regulatory crackdowns, which have historically triggered panic sell-offs.
The AI model emphasized that, although the exact timing remains uncertain, investors should be aware of a 30% to 40% probability that Bitcoin could fall below $100,000 between August and September 2025.

Probability of Bitcoin crashing below $100,000. Source: ChatGPT
Bitcoin’s key price level to watch 
Meanwhile, cryptocurrency trading expert Michaël van de Poppe also highlighted the significance of Bitcoin holding above $116,000. In an X post on July 26, Poppe stated that the $116,800 level is the key battleground for bulls. 

Bitcoin price analysis chart. Source: TradingView
According to his analysis, maintaining support above this threshold could set the stage for a push toward new all-time highs in the coming week.
Notably, there is strong liquidity below the $116,000 level, which has been tested multiple times, suggesting buyers are actively defending the zone. Therefore, if Bitcoin can establish a stable base above $116,800, the market may target the $119,900 resistance zone.
However, if BTC dips, the $110,000 to $112,000 range is highlighted as a prime accumulation zone, offering a potentially strong risk-reward opportunity for long-term investors.
Bitcoin price analysis
At press time, Bitcoin was trading at $117,970, having gained about 1% in the last 24 hours. Over the past week, the asset is down 0.76%.

Bitcoin seven-day price chart. Source: Finbold
As things stand, Bitcoin seems to be on track to reclaim the $120,000 mark after briefly facing the threat of dropping below $115,000 on July 25. Therefore, as long as the $115,000 support holds, there is room for the leading cryptocurrency to target higher prices.
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A Bitcoin (BTC) wallet containing 3,962 BTC has been activated after 14.5 years of dormancy, according to blockchain monitoring service Whale Alert.

The 3,962 BTC would have been worth approximately $1,189 when purchased 14.5 years ago at $0.30 per coin in January 2011, meaning the holdings have gained over $467 million in value, representing a 39,450,523% increase.
While the wallet’s owner remains unidentified, transactions of this size and vintage often spark speculation around early Bitcoin adopters and miners from the cryptocurrency’s first years.
Similar movements have been observed throughout 2025, including a Satoshi-era wallet that moved $4.68 billion in Bitcoin after 14 years and another address that transferred $1 billion worth of BTC after remaining dormant since April 2011.
Importantly, while the wallet has been activated, there is no indication yet that the Bitcoin has been moved to an exchange.
Bitcoin price analysis
At press time, Bitcoin is trading at $118,040, down 1.97% in the last 7 days. The cryptocurrency reached an all-time high of $120,551 last week and has remained relatively close to these peak levels since then.

BTC 7-day price chart. Source: Finbold
According to crypto analyst Crypto Patel, over 1.48 million BTC changed hands in the last 30 days. Most selling happened below $105K, while new buyers are stepping in between $105K and $120K.
A new support zone appears to be forming around $117K-$118K. If the market pulls back, this area could hold, suggesting continued strength in Bitcoin’s price structure.
Bitcoin’s strong rally has led traders to secure profits, triggering a sudden crypto market decline as profit-taking accelerated across the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem.
In fact, in the last 24 hours, over 314,000 traders were liquidated, wiping out $968 million, mostly from long trades.
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Jim Cramer, the outspoken CNBC host and former hedge fund manager, has once again voiced his support for owning Bitcoin (BTC), and this time, he’s tying it to concerns about America’s surging national debt.
Speaking during a CNBC segment on Wednesday, Cramer revealed that he has been buying Bitcoin as a hedge against the United States’ ballooning debt, which has now reached $37.8 trillion.
When asked whether Bitcoin could hold up during a financial crisis, Cramer responded affirmatively, describing it as “just a nice hedge for what I’m afraid.” While acknowledging his hope that the U.S. can “grow its way out” of the debt crisis, Cramer emphasized that his crypto buying is rooted in concern for his children’s future.
“I buy it a lot because I’m very worried,” Cramer said. “Own some as a hedge against the $37–$38 trillion. They want to own it for their kids, and you know who else feels that way? Me. I don’t want that debt. I’m worried about my kids. Why don’t you buy some Bitcoin or Ethereum?”
Cramer, known for his animated style and frequent bold market calls, has been both a vocal critic and supporter of cryptocurrencies at various times over the years. His latest comments suggest that despite his fluctuating stance, he views Bitcoin and Ethereum as strategic holdings in a world of mounting fiscal risks, but he equally could just be following the trends of large institutional buys from the likes of BlackRock.
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