$ETH Ethereum (ETH) is currently at $2,554, recovering from a correction that dipped into the $2,500–$2,500 range . Its upswing has been supported by enhancements from the Pectra upgrade, increasing staking capacity and efficiency , combined with strong on‑chain accumulation patterns and talk of spot‑ETH ETFs pushing it toward
$BTC Geopolitical Tensions: An escalation between Israel and Iran—a region already fraught with conflict—has spooked investors, leading to a broad risk-off sentiment in markets.
Impact on Crypto: The uncertainty triggered a crypto market sell-off, often seen when investors flee volatile assets
$BTC Institutional influence (e.g., BlackRock, Fidelity, MicroStrategy) has increased significantly. These players trade more conservatively and with larger time horizons, stabilizing volatility.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs have brought in steady capital flows. Since January 2024, U.S.-listed ETFs have amassed over $50 billion in inflows.
Regulatory clarity is improving, particularly in the U.S. and EU, reducing fear and uncertainty.
Correlation with gold and tech stocks suggests it’s now seen as both a macro hedge and a growth asset.
$ETH Ethereum (ETH) is the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, known for introducing smart contracts, decentralized finance (DeFi), and decentralized applications (DApps). Since its launch in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum has set to revolutionize the blockchain industry by enabling decentralized applications to run on a global network of nodes. Ethereum uses Ether (ETH) as its native currency, powering transactions and smart contracts.
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#USChinaTradeTalks High-level delegation meeting U.S. officials (Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Trade Rep. Jamieson Greer) are meeting China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng in London. —
Build on Geneva truce This follows a 90-day tariff truce brokered on May 12 in Geneva, during which tariffs were temporarily reduced (U.S. to 30%, China to 10%). Talks paused in late May amid fresh disputes.
$BTC Bitcoin price drop: This often signals weakening buying pressure or increased selling activity.
Whale accumulation slowing: A 2.8% rise in Bitcoin held by whales over the past month is modest. Historically, when this rate slows down after increasing, it tends to signal reduced confidence or waning demand from whales.
Interpretation:
Bearish signal: When whales slow their accumulation, it's often a sign that smart money is becoming cautious.
#TradingMistakes101 1. Trading Without a Plan Jumping into trades without a defined strategy is like sailing without a compass. Without a plan that outlines your entry, exit, and risk management rules, emotions tend to take over—leading to impulsive decisions and preventable losses.
2. Overtrusting External News Relying too heavily on news reports or media hype can mislead traders. Markets often react to expectations, not just headlines. Like weather forecasts, news may hint at possibilities, but basing trades solely on them is risky.
#SouthKoreaCryptoPolicy The Virtual Asset User Protection Act took effect in July 2024. It imposes strong safeguards: crypto exchanges must hold at least 80% of user funds in cold storage, carry insurance, and follow strict anti-trust and user‑protection rules .
2. Second‑Phase Legislation in Progress (Q2–Q3 2025)
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) is drafting a follow‑up regulatory framework. Topics under discussion include trading and custody rules, exchange disclosures, stablecoin regulations, and listing standards. A draft is expected by mid‑2025, with laws introduced in H2 2025 .
#BigTechStablecoin A stablecoin is a type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value, typically pegged to a fiat currency like the US dollar. A Big Tech Stablecoin implies that a large technology company is either:
Issuing the stablecoin (e.g., Meta’s attempt with Diem, formerly Libra),
Backing it with reserves or assets,
Integrating it into their ecosystem (e.g., payments, cloud platforms, e-commerce),
Or enabling its use through infrastructure (wallets, APIs, etc.).
$USDC USD Coin (USDC) is a stablecoin designed to maintain a 1:1 peg with the U.S. dollar. As of June 7, 2025, USDC is trading at approximately $1.00, reflecting its intended stability. It ranks as the seventh-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, with a circulating supply of about 61.12 billion USDC and a 24-hour trading volume exceeding $9 billion .
USDC is issued by Circle, a fintech company that recently made headlines with its initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CRCL. The IPO was priced at $31 per share, but strong investor demand propelled the stock to open at $69 and close at $83.23 on its first day—a 168% increase. The momentum continued, with shares reaching $115 on the second day of trading .