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Experts Say Trump's Executive Order Has the Potential to Change Bitcoin's Cycle
Bitwise Investment Chief Matt Hougan revealed that Bitcoin's (BTC) four-year cycle pattern will be disrupted by the crypto executive order issued by US President Donald Trump. However, Hougan assessed that this pattern will not completely disappear, but the impact of the market correction will be shorter and not as deep as before.
According to Hougan, the order brought crypto into the mainstream by paving the way for Wall Street banks and institutions to enter the sector more aggressively.
He also believes that crypto ETFs, which have now grown quite large, will attract billions of dollars in investment, while the regulations that are being drafted could bring in trillions of dollars in funds.
For information, Bitcoin itself has shown a four-year cycle price movement pattern since it was first introduced, with declines occurring in 2014, 2018, and 2022, while price peaks occurred in between those years.
Therefore, if this pattern persists, the next correction is expected to occur in 2026, although Hougan believes that this time the volatility will not be as severe as before. On the other hand, Bitwise remains optimistic that Bitcoin could reach a price of US$200,000 by the end of 2025.
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Experts Say Trump's Executive Order Has the Potential to Change Bitcoin's Cycle
Bitwise Investment Chief Matt Hougan revealed that Bitcoin's (BTC) four-year cycle pattern will be disrupted by the crypto executive order issued by US President Donald Trump. However, Hougan assessed that this pattern will not completely disappear, but the impact of the market correction will be shorter and not as deep as before.
According to Hougan, the order brought crypto into the mainstream by paving the way for Wall Street banks and institutions to enter the sector more aggressively.
He also believes that crypto ETFs, which have now grown quite large, will attract billions of dollars in investment, while the regulations that are being drafted could bring in trillions of dollars in funds.
For information, Bitcoin itself has shown a four-year cycle price movement pattern since it was first introduced, with declines occurring in 2014, 2018, and 2022, while price peaks occurred in between those years.
Therefore, if this pattern persists, the next correction is expected to occur in 2026, although Hougan believes that this time the volatility will not be as severe as before. On the other hand, Bitwise remains optimistic that Bitcoin could reach a price of US$200,000 by the end of 2025.
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US President Asks Fed to Cut Interest Rates Immediately
US President Donald Trump asked the Federal Reserve (Fed), the US central bank, to immediately cut interest rates immediately, and demanded that interest rates follow the US worldwide.
"I will demand that rates go down immediately, and so will globally. Interest rates around the world must follow the standards set by the US," said Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Thursday (23/01) local time.
It should be noted that currently the Fed's benchmark interest rate is between 4.25% and 4.5%, after three cuts until the end of 2024. Meanwhile, the next adjustment to the cut is planned for June 2025 at the earliest.
Although Trump did not mention the Fed directly in his request, interest rate policy is made by the US Central Bank. Therefore, Trump's statement has increased tensions with Fed Chairman Jay Powell.
The reason is that Powell has always emphasized that there should be no political independence in the Fed's decisions during his tenure, especially in lowering interest rates.
Trump's order is certainly not easy, especially since the Fed has projected that this year's interest rate cuts will only occur twice. So, they will be more careful in cutting interest rates.
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US President Asks Fed to Cut Interest Rates Immediately
US President Donald Trump asked the Federal Reserve (Fed), the US central bank, to immediately cut interest rates immediately, and demanded that interest rates follow the US worldwide.
"I will demand that rates go down immediately, and so will globally. Interest rates around the world must follow the standards set by the US," said Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Thursday (23/01) local time.
It should be noted that currently the Fed's benchmark interest rate is between 4.25% and 4.5%, after three cuts until the end of 2024. Meanwhile, the next adjustment to the cut is planned for June 2025 at the earliest.
Although Trump did not mention the Fed directly in his request, interest rate policy is made by the US Central Bank. Therefore, Trump's statement has increased tensions with Fed Chairman Jay Powell.
The reason is that Powell has always emphasized that there should be no political independence in the Fed's decisions during his tenure, especially in lowering interest rates.
Trump's order is certainly not easy, especially since the Fed has projected that this year's interest rate cuts will only occur twice. So, they will be more careful in cutting interest rates.
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Donald Trump Releases Memecoin on Solana, Market Cap Reaches US$2 Billion
President-elect of the United States (US) Donald Trump has just released Memecoin with the ticker TRUMP today. The crypto already has a market capitalization value of US$2.33 billion.
Reported by CoinMarketCap, Saturday (18/01), TRUMP managed to record a price of US$11 or an increase of 73% in the last 24 hours of trading. The token was released on the Solana blockchain network.
The token has a supply of 999 million coins. However, until now the supply of tokens that have only been distributed is around 20% or equivalent to 200 million coins and is traded for up to US$1.1 billion.
Trump just announced the token a few hours ago on his Truth Social social media account.
"My latest meme is here! It's time to celebrate everything for the victory!," Trump tweeted.
anyone know what coin?
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President-elect of the United States (US) Donald Trump has just released Memecoin with the ticker TRUMP today. The crypto already has a market capitalization value of US$2.33 billion.
Reported by CoinMarketCap, Saturday (18/01), TRUMP managed to record a price of US$11 or an increase of 73% in the last 24 hours of trading. The token was released on the Solana blockchain network.
The token has a supply of 999 million coins. However, until now the supply of tokens that have only been distributed is around 20% or equivalent to 200 million coins and is traded for up to US$1.1 billion.
Trump just announced the token a few hours ago on his Truth Social social media account.
"My latest meme is here! It's time to celebrate everything for the victory!," Trump tweeted.
anyone know what coin?
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Why Correction is Needed During Bull Market?
Almost everyone hates correction or the situation when the "market is red". However, do you know that a red market during a bull market is very much needed and "must" happen. Why?
#1Forming a Healthy Market Structure.
A healthy market is a market that experiences correction. This means that structurally the market forms a higher high (HH) and also a higher low (HL) where when the market forms a higher low (HL) the market forms a "foot" that is ready to be stepped on. Higher low (HL) can be used as "support" that holds the market from falling deeper.
#2Flush Leverage in the System.
The price increase that occurs during a bull market is often "artificial" or the price rises much higher than it should because of the many traders and speculators who use leverage. This is relatively "unhealthy" because the increase does not occur organically so that when a liquidation event occurs that "cuts" the traders, the market can experience an organic increase again.
#3Reset Oscillator and Fear and Greed.
Confirmation indicators that traders often use before entering a position are the oscillator indicator and also fear and greed. When the market experiences a correction, there is a "reset" on the oscillator and also the fear and greed indicator which provides a better risk to reward for traders to scale in.
#4Eliminate FOMO.
When the market is green, usually many people start making purchases. Those market players who always "FOMO" are usually always a sign of "local top". Usually those who like FOMO also always complain when the market goes down and give a negative stigma to the market. Correction events can be used as events to "expel" people who like FOMO.
Why Correction is Needed During Bull Market?
Almost everyone hates correction or the situation when the "market is red". However, do you know that a red market during a bull market is very much needed and "must" happen. Why?
#1Forming a Healthy Market Structure.
A healthy market is a market that experiences correction. This means that structurally the market forms a higher high (HH) and also a higher low (HL) where when the market forms a higher low (HL) the market forms a "foot" that is ready to be stepped on. Higher low (HL) can be used as "support" that holds the market from falling deeper.
#2Flush Leverage in the System.
The price increase that occurs during a bull market is often "artificial" or the price rises much higher than it should because of the many traders and speculators who use leverage. This is relatively "unhealthy" because the increase does not occur organically so that when a liquidation event occurs that "cuts" the traders, the market can experience an organic increase again.
#3Reset Oscillator and Fear and Greed.
Confirmation indicators that traders often use before entering a position are the oscillator indicator and also fear and greed. When the market experiences a correction, there is a "reset" on the oscillator and also the fear and greed indicator which provides a better risk to reward for traders to scale in.
#4Eliminate FOMO.
When the market is green, usually many people start making purchases. Those market players who always "FOMO" are usually always a sign of "local top". Usually those who like FOMO also always complain when the market goes down and give a negative stigma to the market. Correction events can be used as events to "expel" people who like FOMO.
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Why is the Market Volatile on Monday?
Surely some of you are wondering why after Monday the market tends to be volatile, which (usually) on other days there is no similar dynamics and at the weekend the market tends to be "calm". The following are the reasons why Monday tends to provide volatility to the market:
#1Asian Market Effect.
Monday morning is the Asian market session, namely countries such as South Korea, Japan, and also China which are able to provide market price movements that affect sentiment. The Asian market session can be the most active session in crypto.
#2Traders Do Weekly Rebalancing.
Many traders and institutions rebalance their portfolios at the beginning of the week, especially to adjust their performance from the previous week. When many traders rebalance their portfolios, there is the potential for the market to experience volatility.
#3Institutional Buying and Selling Actions.
Many institutions take a break from buying and selling their funds on weekends (Saturday and Sunday), they usually continue making purchases at the beginning of the week. That is why when starting the week on Monday the market tends to start making significant movements.
#4Liquidation Event.
Crypto is a market full of leverage where when Monday there is high trading activity from institutions, there is also the potential for various retail traders who trade to be potentially liquidated from the positions they open due to high institutional buying and selling actions.
Why is the Market Volatile on Monday?
Surely some of you are wondering why after Monday the market tends to be volatile, which (usually) on other days there is no similar dynamics and at the weekend the market tends to be "calm". The following are the reasons why Monday tends to provide volatility to the market:
#1Asian Market Effect.
Monday morning is the Asian market session, namely countries such as South Korea, Japan, and also China which are able to provide market price movements that affect sentiment. The Asian market session can be the most active session in crypto.
#2Traders Do Weekly Rebalancing.
Many traders and institutions rebalance their portfolios at the beginning of the week, especially to adjust their performance from the previous week. When many traders rebalance their portfolios, there is the potential for the market to experience volatility.
#3Institutional Buying and Selling Actions.
Many institutions take a break from buying and selling their funds on weekends (Saturday and Sunday), they usually continue making purchases at the beginning of the week. That is why when starting the week on Monday the market tends to start making significant movements.
#4Liquidation Event.
Crypto is a market full of leverage where when Monday there is high trading activity from institutions, there is also the potential for various retail traders who trade to be potentially liquidated from the positions they open due to high institutional buying and selling actions.
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IMF Warns of Impact of Trump's Policies on Global Interest Rates
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), an international financial institution, revealed that the threat of trade tariffs from US President-elect Donald Trump has triggered an increase in long-term interest rates globally, and shaken world markets.
Although he has not officially returned to the White House until January 20, Trump's trade policies have begun to create uncertainty that has had a broad impact on the economy.
Managing Director at the IMF Kristalina Georgieva said this situation was very unusual because there was a decrease in short-term interest rates along with a spike in long-term borrowing costs. She also highlighted the major risks for developing markets due to rising US bond yields and a strengthening dollar that burdens their borrowing costs.
Meanwhile, Europe is preparing to face the threat of a new trade war from Trump's policies. Industry Chief European Union (EU) Stephane Sejourne stated that he was ready to take defensive and offensive steps to protect their industries from the impact of unfair tariffs.
The IMF warned that trade tensions could reduce global economic growth by up to 0.5 percent. Amid the post-pandemic economic slowdown, this impact is considered to worsen the situation, especially for low-income countries and emerging markets that are more vulnerable to economic turmoil.
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IMF Warns of Impact of Trump's Policies on Global Interest Rates
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), an international financial institution, revealed that the threat of trade tariffs from US President-elect Donald Trump has triggered an increase in long-term interest rates globally, and shaken world markets.
Although he has not officially returned to the White House until January 20, Trump's trade policies have begun to create uncertainty that has had a broad impact on the economy.
Managing Director at the IMF Kristalina Georgieva said this situation was very unusual because there was a decrease in short-term interest rates along with a spike in long-term borrowing costs. She also highlighted the major risks for developing markets due to rising US bond yields and a strengthening dollar that burdens their borrowing costs.
Meanwhile, Europe is preparing to face the threat of a new trade war from Trump's policies. Industry Chief European Union (EU) Stephane Sejourne stated that he was ready to take defensive and offensive steps to protect their industries from the impact of unfair tariffs.
The IMF warned that trade tensions could reduce global economic growth by up to 0.5 percent. Amid the post-pandemic economic slowdown, this impact is considered to worsen the situation, especially for low-income countries and emerging markets that are more vulnerable to economic turmoil.
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MicroStrategy Has Successfully Controlled 2.1% of the Total Bitcoin Supply
MicroStrategy (MSTR), a software company that is now one of the largest Bitcoin (BTC) holders in the world, has successfully controlled 2.1% of the total global Bitcoin supply of 21 million coins. In the latest report, the company is recorded as having 447,470 BTC with an accumulated value of US$27.97 billion
On-chain analytics platform IntoTheBlock revealed that MicroStrategy has been implementing a smaller but consistent Bitcoin purchase strategy. In early January 2025, the company purchased 1,070 BTC worth US$101 million at an average price of US$94,000 per coin.
"This step shows a more strategic acquisition pattern," IntoTheBlock wrote in a post on the X platform, Sunday (12/01).
On the other hand, throughout 2024, MicroStrategy has purchased 258,320 BTC with a total investment of US$22.07 billion. However, since last December, the buying trend has started to slow down even though the price of Bitcoin has fallen.
MicroStrategy Co-Founder and Chairman Michael Saylor said that they will continue to develop a Bitcoin acquisition strategy. In fact, at the beginning of this year, they planned to raise US$2 billion through the issuance of perpetual preferred shares as a long-term strategic step.
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MicroStrategy Has Successfully Controlled 2.1% of the Total Bitcoin Supply
MicroStrategy (MSTR), a software company that is now one of the largest Bitcoin (BTC) holders in the world, has successfully controlled 2.1% of the total global Bitcoin supply of 21 million coins. In the latest report, the company is recorded as having 447,470 BTC with an accumulated value of US$27.97 billion
On-chain analytics platform IntoTheBlock revealed that MicroStrategy has been implementing a smaller but consistent Bitcoin purchase strategy. In early January 2025, the company purchased 1,070 BTC worth US$101 million at an average price of US$94,000 per coin.
"This step shows a more strategic acquisition pattern," IntoTheBlock wrote in a post on the X platform, Sunday (12/01).
On the other hand, throughout 2024, MicroStrategy has purchased 258,320 BTC with a total investment of US$22.07 billion. However, since last December, the buying trend has started to slow down even though the price of Bitcoin has fallen.
MicroStrategy Co-Founder and Chairman Michael Saylor said that they will continue to develop a Bitcoin acquisition strategy. In fact, at the beginning of this year, they planned to raise US$2 billion through the issuance of perpetual preferred shares as a long-term strategic step.
-# Image Source: Youtube Peter H. Diamandis
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Scott Bessent Ready to Sell Hedge Fund Shares When Serving as US Treasury Secretary
US Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent said he would sell his shares in Key Square Group within 90 days of being approved by the Senate to avoid conflicts of interest.
In addition, he will sell various other assets, including funds related to the US dollar exchange rate and Bitcoin (BTC)-based ETFs. Bessent is also known to have investments worth US$521 million that will be divested, including art and property assets in the Bahamas.
Thus, Bessent also stated that he would comply with government regulations regarding the avoidance of conflicts of interest and is ready to realize policies with full responsibility. On the other hand, Bessent is expected by many parties to provide clear guidance regarding cryptocurrency regulations.
The reason is, policies that are friendlier and support cryptocurrency can increase investor confidence in digital assets, such as Bitcoin and other tokens.
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Scott Bessent Ready to Sell Hedge Fund Shares When Serving as US Treasury Secretary
US Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent said he would sell his shares in Key Square Group within 90 days of being approved by the Senate to avoid conflicts of interest.
In addition, he will sell various other assets, including funds related to the US dollar exchange rate and Bitcoin (BTC)-based ETFs. Bessent is also known to have investments worth US$521 million that will be divested, including art and property assets in the Bahamas.
Thus, Bessent also stated that he would comply with government regulations regarding the avoidance of conflicts of interest and is ready to realize policies with full responsibility. On the other hand, Bessent is expected by many parties to provide clear guidance regarding cryptocurrency regulations.
The reason is, policies that are friendlier and support cryptocurrency can increase investor confidence in digital assets, such as Bitcoin and other tokens.
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Singapore Blocks Access to Polymarket Over Gambling Concerns
Singapore has blocked access to Polymarket, a cryptocurrency-based prediction platform, over alleged violations of unlicensed gambling rules. The move comes under the Gambling Control Act 2022, which prohibits all forms of betting with unlicensed operators.
“If you want to bet, you are only allowed to use state-owned services such as Singapore Pools. Otherwise, you will face fines or imprisonment,” Alex Zuo, Vice President of Investment and Custody at Cobo Global, wrote on his X platform on Sunday (12/01).
When trying to access Polymarket, Singaporean users are presented with a warning from the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA), stating that the site is considered an illegal gambling service and stating that Singapore Pools is the only licensed online operator.
Despite this, Singapore remains recognized as one of the global hubs in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industries, with thousands of patents and work in the field.
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Singapore Blocks Access to Polymarket Over Gambling Concerns
Singapore has blocked access to Polymarket, a cryptocurrency-based prediction platform, over alleged violations of unlicensed gambling rules. The move comes under the Gambling Control Act 2022, which prohibits all forms of betting with unlicensed operators.
“If you want to bet, you are only allowed to use state-owned services such as Singapore Pools. Otherwise, you will face fines or imprisonment,” Alex Zuo, Vice President of Investment and Custody at Cobo Global, wrote on his X platform on Sunday (12/01).
When trying to access Polymarket, Singaporean users are presented with a warning from the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA), stating that the site is considered an illegal gambling service and stating that Singapore Pools is the only licensed online operator.
Despite this, Singapore remains recognized as one of the global hubs in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industries, with thousands of patents and work in the field.
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Tips for "Guaranteed Profit" in Bull Market
Some people actually lose during bull market. They tend not to be able to follow the trend and tend to fight the trend, or they actually do other "stupid things" that eventually cause losses. So, what are the tips for "guaranteed profit" in bull market?
1 70% Portfolio in Bitcoin
This tip is a tip that is clearly "guaranteed profit" in the market. How could it not be? Bitcoin has been proven to always rise hundreds of percent in every bull market cycle. Just by holding Bitcoin in the portfolio, there is a guarantee that we are "guaranteed profit" in the market. Therefore, having Bitcoin exposure is very important and with an amount of up to 70%, our profit margin will be much higher
2 Leave 30% for Cash
This is very important to provide a sense of security for our minds and mindset. When we feel "all in" and have no cash on the sideline, then when a certain event occurs such as a market crash or market dip, we feel very overexposed and have no "ammunition" to buy. Always adjust your portfolio when it increases while still having 30% cash
3 Consider Investing in Layer-1
Various large layer-1 projects which are the "foundation" of blockchains such as Ethereum or Solana are quite interesting to note. Why? Because there is a potential that every time the market bounces or increases, layer-1 always recovers first with a high increase. We can also see the importance of layer-1 projects to the crypto ecosystem so that it is very possible to provide not only balance in the portfolio but also the potential for higher returns. A maximum of 20% for layer-1 is a reasonable allocation
4 Leave 10% for High Rewards PlayThe remaining 10% of the portfolio is usually very appropriate for "playing around". Look for symmetric bets in the market such as memecoins or NFTs which have high risks but can increase hundreds or even thousands of times. There are many opportunities in the market that can turn our 10% into 100% and will provide a high overall return on the portfolio we have
Tips for "Guaranteed Profit" in Bull Market
Some people actually lose during bull market. They tend not to be able to follow the trend and tend to fight the trend, or they actually do other "stupid things" that eventually cause losses. So, what are the tips for "guaranteed profit" in bull market?
1 70% Portfolio in Bitcoin
This tip is a tip that is clearly "guaranteed profit" in the market. How could it not be? Bitcoin has been proven to always rise hundreds of percent in every bull market cycle. Just by holding Bitcoin in the portfolio, there is a guarantee that we are "guaranteed profit" in the market. Therefore, having Bitcoin exposure is very important and with an amount of up to 70%, our profit margin will be much higher
2 Leave 30% for Cash
This is very important to provide a sense of security for our minds and mindset. When we feel "all in" and have no cash on the sideline, then when a certain event occurs such as a market crash or market dip, we feel very overexposed and have no "ammunition" to buy. Always adjust your portfolio when it increases while still having 30% cash
3 Consider Investing in Layer-1
Various large layer-1 projects which are the "foundation" of blockchains such as Ethereum or Solana are quite interesting to note. Why? Because there is a potential that every time the market bounces or increases, layer-1 always recovers first with a high increase. We can also see the importance of layer-1 projects to the crypto ecosystem so that it is very possible to provide not only balance in the portfolio but also the potential for higher returns. A maximum of 20% for layer-1 is a reasonable allocation
4 Leave 10% for High Rewards PlayThe remaining 10% of the portfolio is usually very appropriate for "playing around". Look for symmetric bets in the market such as memecoins or NFTs which have high risks but can increase hundreds or even thousands of times. There are many opportunities in the market that can turn our 10% into 100% and will provide a high overall return on the portfolio we have
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Market Correction, What Should We Do?
In the last 24 hours, the market has corrected, so the price of Bitcoin dropped from $102K to $97K, which made the market "red". So, what should be done as a market participant in crypto?
*#1Stay Calm.**
Understand that corrections are "normal" to occur during a bull market. Buyers who have accumulated Bitcoin long ago always have plans to realize profits, causing a price correction. Look at the catalysts in 2025, such as the potential top that is still until the end of the year and Donald Trump who will only be inaugurated on January 20, 2025.
*#2Identify Strong Support Areas.**
When the market is corrected like it is now, when we want to "buy the dip" or make a purchase, we need to identify the support area. Look at the strong support area on the daily or weekly chart. Pay attention to psychological numbers, and also pay attention to the potential chart pattern before finally making a purchase.
*#3Use Multiple Entry, Don't Buy the Dip with Leverage.**
During a "red market" like now, we must 100% avoid leverage, let alone buying corrections with leverage. By not using leverage, we will be kept away from the potential for liquidation that may haunt us. If we use the spot market, a multiple entry strategy can be done.
*#4If You are in Doubt, Stay Out!**
If you are still confused about what to do when the market experiences a correction like now, the best step is to "stay out" or do nothing. The market is a place that is open 24 hours so that whenever we want to do something, we can do it and opportunities always come at any time.
Market Correction, What Should We Do?
In the last 24 hours, the market has corrected, so the price of Bitcoin dropped from $102K to $97K, which made the market "red". So, what should be done as a market participant in crypto?
*#1Stay Calm.**
Understand that corrections are "normal" to occur during a bull market. Buyers who have accumulated Bitcoin long ago always have plans to realize profits, causing a price correction. Look at the catalysts in 2025, such as the potential top that is still until the end of the year and Donald Trump who will only be inaugurated on January 20, 2025.
*#2Identify Strong Support Areas.**
When the market is corrected like it is now, when we want to "buy the dip" or make a purchase, we need to identify the support area. Look at the strong support area on the daily or weekly chart. Pay attention to psychological numbers, and also pay attention to the potential chart pattern before finally making a purchase.
*#3Use Multiple Entry, Don't Buy the Dip with Leverage.**
During a "red market" like now, we must 100% avoid leverage, let alone buying corrections with leverage. By not using leverage, we will be kept away from the potential for liquidation that may haunt us. If we use the spot market, a multiple entry strategy can be done.
*#4If You are in Doubt, Stay Out!**
If you are still confused about what to do when the market experiences a correction like now, the best step is to "stay out" or do nothing. The market is a place that is open 24 hours so that whenever we want to do something, we can do it and opportunities always come at any time.
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US Regulator Leader Resigns, New Era of Digital Assets Begins?
_Enforcement Director of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission_ (CFTC) Ian McGinley is said to be leaving his post on January 17. During his leadership since February 2023, McGinley is known for making the CFTC one of the leading institutions in enforcing the law against violations in the digital asset sector.
Not only McGinley, CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler have also previously announced their resignations. This decision is considered to mark the end of the era of strict regulation of the digital asset industry, paving the way for a new approach that may be more supportive of innovation.
The reason is, since leading the CFTC since 2021, Behnam has been known to be persistent in pushing for regulation in the crypto sector, including imposing a large fine on Binance. On the other hand, Gensler since 2021 has also launched more than 100 legal actions against large crypto companies such as Coinbase and Kraken.
The shift has raised speculation about a possible change in approach to digital asset oversight under US President-elect Donald Trump, who has pledged to make the US a global leader in cryptocurrency, including plans to build a national Bitcoin (BTC) reserve.
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US Regulator Leader Resigns, New Era of Digital Assets Begins?
_Enforcement Director of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission_ (CFTC) Ian McGinley is said to be leaving his post on January 17. During his leadership since February 2023, McGinley is known for making the CFTC one of the leading institutions in enforcing the law against violations in the digital asset sector.
Not only McGinley, CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler have also previously announced their resignations. This decision is considered to mark the end of the era of strict regulation of the digital asset industry, paving the way for a new approach that may be more supportive of innovation.
The reason is, since leading the CFTC since 2021, Behnam has been known to be persistent in pushing for regulation in the crypto sector, including imposing a large fine on Binance. On the other hand, Gensler since 2021 has also launched more than 100 legal actions against large crypto companies such as Coinbase and Kraken.
The shift has raised speculation about a possible change in approach to digital asset oversight under US President-elect Donald Trump, who has pledged to make the US a global leader in cryptocurrency, including plans to build a national Bitcoin (BTC) reserve.
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Ripple CTO Warns of Phishing Targeting Crypto Community
Ripple Chief Technology Officer (CTO) David Schwartz recently shared an example of a phishing email impersonating Coinbase, one of the leading digital asset platforms. In his post on the X platform, Schwartz also warned the cryptocurrency community to be wary of fraudulent attempts targeting digital asset users.
The fake emails are designed to trick recipients into updating their account details via malicious links, which can compromise sensitive information. Such fraudulent attempts have been on the rise since early 2025, following a trend from late 2024. One member of the XRP community even praised Schwartz for this warning.
On the other hand, security experts also recommend preventive measures such as not clicking on suspicious links in emails and always verifying communications through official channels. In addition, enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) can also be an additional layer of protection against cyberattacks.
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Ripple CTO Warns of Phishing Targeting Crypto Community
Ripple Chief Technology Officer (CTO) David Schwartz recently shared an example of a phishing email impersonating Coinbase, one of the leading digital asset platforms. In his post on the X platform, Schwartz also warned the cryptocurrency community to be wary of fraudulent attempts targeting digital asset users.
The fake emails are designed to trick recipients into updating their account details via malicious links, which can compromise sensitive information. Such fraudulent attempts have been on the rise since early 2025, following a trend from late 2024. One member of the XRP community even praised Schwartz for this warning.
On the other hand, security experts also recommend preventive measures such as not clicking on suspicious links in emails and always verifying communications through official channels. In addition, enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) can also be an additional layer of protection against cyberattacks.
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Study: Crypto Careers Offer 153% Higher Salaries
According to a study conducted by NFTevening, careers in crypto and blockchain offer salaries that are 152.84% higher when compared to jobs in other industries.
In fact, when compared to jobs related to technology, crypto workers still earn 46.31%. Crypto workers still earn more than professional workers in artificial intelligence (AI).
In this case, mechanical engineering and information technology (IT) majors dominate crypto job vacancies, accounting for 43.46% of other job vacancies. This is because the crypto industry is closely related to technology and machines in its operations.
In addition, the income earned in beginner positions starts from US$124 thousand or IDR2 billion per year, while mid-level positions average US$176 thousand. At the professional level, salaries reach US$217 thousand.
It is known that New York leads the crypto worker market reaching US$ 23.87% of all job vacancies from the region. Followed by California with 21.90% of jobs dominated by crypto, while Texas also placed a figure of 3.42%.
Thus, the United States (US) dominates job vacancies in the cryptocurrency sector. This indicates the development of crypto in the country and this is also the impact of the re-election of US President Donald Trump who is also pro-crypto.
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Study: Crypto Careers Offer 153% Higher Salaries
According to a study conducted by NFTevening, careers in crypto and blockchain offer salaries that are 152.84% higher when compared to jobs in other industries.
In fact, when compared to jobs related to technology, crypto workers still earn 46.31%. Crypto workers still earn more than professional workers in artificial intelligence (AI).
In this case, mechanical engineering and information technology (IT) majors dominate crypto job vacancies, accounting for 43.46% of other job vacancies. This is because the crypto industry is closely related to technology and machines in its operations.
In addition, the income earned in beginner positions starts from US$124 thousand or IDR2 billion per year, while mid-level positions average US$176 thousand. At the professional level, salaries reach US$217 thousand.
It is known that New York leads the crypto worker market reaching US$ 23.87% of all job vacancies from the region. Followed by California with 21.90% of jobs dominated by crypto, while Texas also placed a figure of 3.42%.
Thus, the United States (US) dominates job vacancies in the cryptocurrency sector. This indicates the development of crypto in the country and this is also the impact of the re-election of US President Donald Trump who is also pro-crypto.
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Ripple RLUSD Reaches Daily Volume of US$100 Million, a DeFi Game-Changer?
_Ripple United States Dollar_ (RLUSD), a _stablecoin_ created by Ripple Labs, recorded a daily trading volume of more than US$100 million or equivalent to IDR1.6 trillion. This achievement marks Ripple's strategic step in expanding its ecosystem in the traditional and decentralized financial markets (DeFi).
It is known that RLUSD is designed with a liquidity-based model to facilitate integration into various financial platforms. The founder of Omni Network and former Ripple Executive explained that the high trading volume encourages more exchanges to adopt RLUSD.
In addition, with RLUSD now integrated with Ethereum (ETH) and Chainlink-based protocols, it will allow its use on lending platforms, decentralized exchanges (DEX), and derivative markets.
In addition, Ripple also has the ambition to make RLUSD the main asset in real asset tokenization by integrating RLUSD into Liquidity Hub. On the other hand, the achievement of the volume record is considered only the beginning of Ripple's efforts to dominate the stablecoin market and financial innovation.
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Ripple RLUSD Reaches Daily Volume of US$100 Million, a DeFi Game-Changer?
_Ripple United States Dollar_ (RLUSD), a _stablecoin_ created by Ripple Labs, recorded a daily trading volume of more than US$100 million or equivalent to IDR1.6 trillion. This achievement marks Ripple's strategic step in expanding its ecosystem in the traditional and decentralized financial markets (DeFi).
It is known that RLUSD is designed with a liquidity-based model to facilitate integration into various financial platforms. The founder of Omni Network and former Ripple Executive explained that the high trading volume encourages more exchanges to adopt RLUSD.
In addition, with RLUSD now integrated with Ethereum (ETH) and Chainlink-based protocols, it will allow its use on lending platforms, decentralized exchanges (DEX), and derivative markets.
In addition, Ripple also has the ambition to make RLUSD the main asset in real asset tokenization by integrating RLUSD into Liquidity Hub. On the other hand, the achievement of the volume record is considered only the beginning of Ripple's efforts to dominate the stablecoin market and financial innovation.
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Vitalik Buterin Reveals Strategy for Success in Artificial Intelligence
Ethereum (ETH) founder Vitalik Buterin has unveiled a plan for the successful development of artificial intelligence (AI). In a post on the X platform, he emphasized the importance of responsible AI development for the advancement of humanity.
Vitalik said that the wrong application of AI can create independent robotic life and potentially eliminate human control over technology. However, if done right, AI can be like a mechanical framework that strengthens the human mind.
Vitalik also discussed the relevance of integrating AI with blockchain. According to him, AI can improve blockchain efficiency by predicting network needs and reducing energy waste. Conversely, blockchain can make AI processes more transparent and accountable through decentralized audits.
This integration of technologies is starting to be seen on platforms such as Ocean Protocol and Fetch.ai, which show great potential in solving challenges in both areas. Vitalik supports a human-first approach, emphasizing that AI should be designed to enhance the role of humans, not replace them.
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Vitalik Buterin Reveals Strategy for Success in Artificial Intelligence
Ethereum (ETH) founder Vitalik Buterin has unveiled a plan for the successful development of artificial intelligence (AI). In a post on the X platform, he emphasized the importance of responsible AI development for the advancement of humanity.
Vitalik said that the wrong application of AI can create independent robotic life and potentially eliminate human control over technology. However, if done right, AI can be like a mechanical framework that strengthens the human mind.
Vitalik also discussed the relevance of integrating AI with blockchain. According to him, AI can improve blockchain efficiency by predicting network needs and reducing energy waste. Conversely, blockchain can make AI processes more transparent and accountable through decentralized audits.
This integration of technologies is starting to be seen on platforms such as Ocean Protocol and Fetch.ai, which show great potential in solving challenges in both areas. Vitalik supports a human-first approach, emphasizing that AI should be designed to enhance the role of humans, not replace them.
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Philippines to Launch Stablecoin Solution for Its Citizens Abroad
Philippines will launch a stablecoin called PHPX which is backed by the Peso currency. This aims to make it easier for its citizens who are abroad to send money to their families.
This was taken because the Philippines is very dependent on incoming transactions reaching US$40 billion from abroad. In addition, this step will be a means of payment internationally, not just domestically.
This initiative is supported by UnionBank Philippines, along with other financial institutions, namely Rizal Commercial Banking, Cantilan Bank, and Rural Bank of Guinobatan. Later, PHPX will be built on the Hedera network to transact safely and with minimal risk.
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Philippines to Launch Stablecoin Solution for Its Citizens Abroad
Philippines will launch a stablecoin called PHPX which is backed by the Peso currency. This aims to make it easier for its citizens who are abroad to send money to their families.
This was taken because the Philippines is very dependent on incoming transactions reaching US$40 billion from abroad. In addition, this step will be a means of payment internationally, not just domestically.
This initiative is supported by UnionBank Philippines, along with other financial institutions, namely Rizal Commercial Banking, Cantilan Bank, and Rural Bank of Guinobatan. Later, PHPX will be built on the Hedera network to transact safely and with minimal risk.
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Crypto Market Conditions After The Fed Holds Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve (The Fed), the US central bank, has just held interest rates until an undetermined time. This has caused a reaction from the struggling crypto market.
In addition, a report from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics or Ministry of Manpower (Kemnaker) shows data on an increase of 256 thousand jobs during December 2024.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin (BTC) as the largest crypto asset in the world has decreased by almost 16% since December 17, 2024, especially after the Fed indicated to lower interest rates in the range of 4.25% and 4.5%.
This incident caused Bitcoin to touch a price range of US$92 thousand to US$94 thousand. Because Bitcoin has decreased, this has also had an impact on other crypto assets, one of which is Ethereum (ETH), which is currently at a price of US$3.2 thousand from US$4.1 thousand in December.
Crypto Market Conditions After The Fed Holds Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve (The Fed), the US central bank, has just held interest rates until an undetermined time. This has caused a reaction from the struggling crypto market.
In addition, a report from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics or Ministry of Manpower (Kemnaker) shows data on an increase of 256 thousand jobs during December 2024.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin (BTC) as the largest crypto asset in the world has decreased by almost 16% since December 17, 2024, especially after the Fed indicated to lower interest rates in the range of 4.25% and 4.5%.
This incident caused Bitcoin to touch a price range of US$92 thousand to US$94 thousand. Because Bitcoin has decreased, this has also had an impact on other crypto assets, one of which is Ethereum (ETH), which is currently at a price of US$3.2 thousand from US$4.1 thousand in December.
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UK Regulates Crypto Staking with New Amendment
The UK Treasury has exempted crypto staking from collective investment schemes by making a new legal amendment. The regulation will come into effect at the end of January 2025.
This move is in line with Economy Minister Tulip Siddiq who stated that draft regulations consisting of crypto staking, stablecoins, and other crypto activities will be completed in early 2025.
The latest amendment ensures that crypto staking activities are outside the framework of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
This will make it easier for crypto market players to carry out crypto staking activities, especially on the Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) blockchains which are key to both assets.
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UK Regulates Crypto Staking with New Amendment
The UK Treasury has exempted crypto staking from collective investment schemes by making a new legal amendment. The regulation will come into effect at the end of January 2025.
This move is in line with Economy Minister Tulip Siddiq who stated that draft regulations consisting of crypto staking, stablecoins, and other crypto activities will be completed in early 2025.
The latest amendment ensures that crypto staking activities are outside the framework of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
This will make it easier for crypto market players to carry out crypto staking activities, especially on the Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) blockchains which are key to both assets.
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