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Haliey Welch, better known as “Hawk Tuah Girl,” rose to fame in mid-2024 with her viral life advice videos. But her internet stardom took a dark turn when she became involved in one of the most notorious cryptocurrency scams of the year, centered around her memecoin, HAWK.

The Launch of HAWK 🚀
In December 2024, Welch leveraged her massive online following to launch HAWK on the Solana blockchain. Her fans, trusting her vision, flocked to the token, causing its value to skyrocket. Within days, HAWK reached an astonishing market cap of nearly $500 million, fueling dreams of quick wealth among early investors.
The Collapse 💔
The dream unraveled just as quickly. By mid-December, HAWK had lost 90% of its value, leaving thousands of investors in financial ruin. The token was exposed as a classic pump-and-dump scheme, with its creators profiting at the expense of trusting followers.
The Fallout
• Investors accused the $HAWK team of selling unregistered securities.
• Welch faced severe backlash for using her influence to promote the token.
• A class-action lawsuit targeted the development team, though Welch herself was not named.
While Welch was not directly implicated, her heavy promotion of $HAWK drew harsh criticism. Many argued her endorsement played a key role in the token’s initial success—and its subsequent collapse.
A Disastrous Response 🎙️
In an attempt to defend herself, Welch joined a Twitter Space, where crypto investigator coffeebreak_YT presented damning evidence of team members withdrawing funds in real-time. Welch abruptly ended the session, claiming she was “too tired,” further damaging her credibility.
Welch’s Statement
Later, Welch tweeted:
“I am fully cooperating with and am committed to assisting the legal team representing the individuals impacted, as well as to help uncover the truth, hold the responsible parties accountable, and resolve this matter. If you have experienced losses related to this, please contact Burwick Law.”
However, evidence from platforms Bubblemaps and Dexscreener, as reported by Coin Telegraph, revealed that 80-90% of HAWK’s supply at launch was controlled by insider wallets and “snipers.”
One buyer’s wallet, for instance, sniped HAWK seconds after its launch, purchasing 17.5% of the total supply for approximately $993,000. This same wallet later sold 135.8 million tokens, turning a profit of $1.3 million.
Lessons from the $HAWK Saga
Haliey Welch’s rise and fall serve as a critical lesson for crypto enthusiasts:
• DYOR (Do Your Own Research) before investing.
• Be cautious of celebrity-endorsed coins. 🌟
• Only invest what you can afford to lose.
The HAWK debacle is a stark reminder: Will you chase hype or craft a sound investment strategy? The choice is yours.
Yours sincerely,
TWS

In a thread on X, Hitesh Malviya, co-founder of DYOR—a free on-chain analytics platform—unveiled his set of crypto predictions for the year 2025. Malviya outlines pivotal trends and shifts expected to shape the crypto landscape. Below are the top 15 predictions that stakeholders and enthusiasts should closely monitor.
Top 15 Crypto Predictions For 2025
#1 US Regulation Of the Crypto Market In 2025
Malviya anticipates the formalization of the United States’ regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies by 2025. “The US crypto regulation framework has been under discussion for the past two years, but we’re yet to see any approval on it,” he states. He further predicts that during the Trump presidency, favorable regulations will emerge, significantly bolstering sectors with robust cash flows, particularly decentralized finance (DeFi).
#2 Sustained Memecoin Popularity
Despite anticipated regulatory interventions, Malviya expects the memecoin sector to regain its momentum. “Most of the memes will eventually have a short term hit when the regulation framework is introduced in the USA, as I don’t see them becoming part of it,” he explains.
He further forecasts that regulation will “eventually create a clear divide between hyperspeculative trading assets and assets with some sort of fundamental value associated with them.” Nonetheless, like in 2024, the “majority of people will choose memes over fundamentally backed assets, even if they are not recognized by the government,” Malviya predicts, adding, “meme mania will only grow—more participants will join in the hope of changing their lives. The casino will only get bigger with time.”
#3 Expansion Of Hyperspeculative Markets
Beyond memecoins, Malviya foresees significant growth in hyperspeculative markets, particularly within prediction markets for events, news, affairs and almost everything. “Memes are not the most hyper-speculative market that crypto offers—prediction markets are the bigger fish in the pond. […] Prediction market platforms like Polymarket will eventually capture the largest audience in 2025,” he notes.
#4 DeFi Renaissance
A resurgence in DeFi is a cornerstone of Malviya’s predictions. He projects that DeFi will become a focal point for mature investors, with total value locked (TVL) in DeFi protocols surpassing $250 billion by the end of 2025. “Money markets like AAVE will eventually attract more TVL,” Malviya asserted, highlighting the role of Donald Trump’s crypto project World Liberty Financial as a key growth catalyst. “Some DeFi coins will also hit $30B-$50B market caps next year,” the expert added.
#5 On-Chain Commodities Trading
The integration of commodities into blockchain ecosystems is expected to gain traction. Malviya forecasts, “Different types of commodities will eventually be offered for trading on many DEXs in 2025.” Ostium Labs is identified by the expert as an early mover in this domain, with expectations that numerous projects will launch on-chain commodity trading platforms.
#6 Stablecoin Market Cap Reaches $500 Billion
The stablecoin sector is poised for substantial growth, with Malviya forecasting a market capitalization of $500 billion. “Many new stablecoins will eventually capture some market share from big players like USDC and USDT,” he remarked. The Reserve Protocol, facilitating asset-backed stablecoins, is singled out as a promising initiative within this expansion.
#7 Rise of AI Art NFTs
Artificial Intelligence-driven art NFTs are projected to garner significant attention. “Some AI artists, like Refik Anadol, can steal the maximum attention from NFT art collectors next year,” Malviya predicts. He anticipates that AI Art NFT collections may achieve floor prices reaching 100 Ethereum (ETH).
#8 Staking-Driven Airdrop Mechanisms
Malviya forecasts that Polygon and EigenLayer are going to have a series of major token launches next year. “I am anticipating that Polygon and EigenLayer staking will probably bring a couple of ecosystem airdrops for holders,” he explained.
#9 Peak And Decline Of Initial AI Offerings (IAOs)
The initial phase of IAOs is expected to reach its zenith, followed by a contraction. “IAOs are currently going through the first phase,” Malviya noted, cautioning that oversaturation will lead to the decline of many AI agents. “Only a few agents with quality data training and a clear purpose will manage to survive the AI agent winter, which is going to happen at some point next year,” the expert cautions.
#10 Perpetual Bull Market Perception
Malviya suggests that the bull market will persist in perception but will not be as straightforward as in the past where every altcoin surged at the same time. “That’s the saddest part of this prediction list—most people will remain delusional about a bull market, just like they are now. The market’s nature will remain rotational for a few more months,” he stated.
He foresees a major correction resembling a bear cycle, yet expects an unexpected recovery influenced by potential black swan events: “I am expecting a major correction, which might resemble a bear cycle in 2025, but it will surprise people with an unexpected recovery, aligned with some potential black swan events.”
#11 Focus On Privacy-Based Projects
Post-regulatory clarity under Trump, privacy-centric projects are projected to gain prominence. “Confidential transactions and private computation would become a necessity at some point,” Malviya emphasized. Projects like Nillion are expected to attract substantial attention within the DeFi and DeAI sectors, catering to the growing demand for privacy solutions.
#12 SUI Surpassing Solana In Daily Transactions
The SUI blockchain, leveraging the SocialFi narrative, is anticipated to eclipse Solana in daily transaction volumes. “SUI is currently cooking the SocialFi narrative. Most of the application activities on SUI come from their SocialFi app, which directly deals with the creator economy. I am expecting that some of the apps from SUI will eventually crack the creator economy code and bring the masses onchain, eventually surpassing Solana in daily transaction metrics.”
#13 Intense Competition Among Alternative Virtual Machines (AltVMs)
The battle among AltVMs is set to intensify, with Malviya identifying contenders like Monad, MegaETH, Berachain, HyperVM, Sonic, and Sei. “One of them will capture 75% of the market share within 12 months after launch,” he predicts, attributing success to community support and developer relationships. Malviya expresses a particular interest in MegaEth Labs as a potential market leader.
#14 Mainstream Adoption Of Web3 Wallets
Web3 wallets are expected to achieve mainstream status, facilitated by enhanced user onboarding and intuitive interfaces. “Web3 wallets are going to become super easy for onboarding and usage next year,” Malviya states. The emergence of super apps, alongside Web3 wallets from major exchanges like OKX and Binance, is projected to drive widespread adoption through mobile platforms.
#15 DEXs Capturing 30% Of Trading Volume
Finally, Malviya foresees decentralized exchanges (DEXs) substantially increasing their share of trading volumes. “DEX/CEX trading volume ratio sits at 15% right now. I am expecting it to double in the next 12 months,” he asserts. The shift towards on-chain trading is attributed to the advantages of self-custody and improved onboarding technologies like account abstraction, leading to an anticipated rise in on-chain user activity.
At press time, Bitcoin traded at $96,139.#BinanceLaunchpoolBIO #BTCNextMove

In a thread on X, Hitesh Malviya, co-founder of DYOR—a free on-chain analytics platform—unveiled his set of crypto predictions for the year 2025. Malviya outlines pivotal trends and shifts expected to shape the crypto landscape. Below are the top 15 predictions that stakeholders and enthusiasts should closely monitor.
Top 15 Crypto Predictions For 2025
#1 US Regulation Of the Crypto Market In 2025
Malviya anticipates the formalization of the United States’ regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies by 2025. “The US crypto regulation framework has been under discussion for the past two years, but we’re yet to see any approval on it,” he states. He further predicts that during the Trump presidency, favorable regulations will emerge, significantly bolstering sectors with robust cash flows, particularly decentralized finance (DeFi).
#2 Sustained Memecoin Popularity
Despite anticipated regulatory interventions, Malviya expects the memecoin sector to regain its momentum. “Most of the memes will eventually have a short term hit when the regulation framework is introduced in the USA, as I don’t see them becoming part of it,” he explains.
He further forecasts that regulation will “eventually create a clear divide between hyperspeculative trading assets and assets with some sort of fundamental value associated with them.” Nonetheless, like in 2024, the “majority of people will choose memes over fundamentally backed assets, even if they are not recognized by the government,” Malviya predicts, adding, “meme mania will only grow—more participants will join in the hope of changing their lives. The casino will only get bigger with time.”
#3 Expansion Of Hyperspeculative Markets
Beyond memecoins, Malviya foresees significant growth in hyperspeculative markets, particularly within prediction markets for events, news, affairs and almost everything. “Memes are not the most hyper-speculative market that crypto offers—prediction markets are the bigger fish in the pond. […] Prediction market platforms like Polymarket will eventually capture the largest audience in 2025,” he notes.
#4 DeFi Renaissance
A resurgence in DeFi is a cornerstone of Malviya’s predictions. He projects that DeFi will become a focal point for mature investors, with total value locked (TVL) in DeFi protocols surpassing $250 billion by the end of 2025. “Money markets like AAVE will eventually attract more TVL,” Malviya asserted, highlighting the role of Donald Trump’s crypto project World Liberty Financial as a key growth catalyst. “Some DeFi coins will also hit $30B-$50B market caps next year,” the expert added.
#5 On-Chain Commodities Trading
The integration of commodities into blockchain ecosystems is expected to gain traction. Malviya forecasts, “Different types of commodities will eventually be offered for trading on many DEXs in 2025.” Ostium Labs is identified by the expert as an early mover in this domain, with expectations that numerous projects will launch on-chain commodity trading platforms.
#6 Stablecoin Market Cap Reaches $500 Billion
The stablecoin sector is poised for substantial growth, with Malviya forecasting a market capitalization of $500 billion. “Many new stablecoins will eventually capture some market share from big players like USDC and USDT,” he remarked. The Reserve Protocol, facilitating asset-backed stablecoins, is singled out as a promising initiative within this expansion.
#7 Rise of AI Art NFTs
Artificial Intelligence-driven art NFTs are projected to garner significant attention. “Some AI artists, like Refik Anadol, can steal the maximum attention from NFT art collectors next year,” Malviya predicts. He anticipates that AI Art NFT collections may achieve floor prices reaching 100 Ethereum (ETH).
#8 Staking-Driven Airdrop Mechanisms
Malviya forecasts that Polygon and EigenLayer are going to have a series of major token launches next year. “I am anticipating that Polygon and EigenLayer staking will probably bring a couple of ecosystem airdrops for holders,” he explained.
#9 Peak And Decline Of Initial AI Offerings (IAOs)
The initial phase of IAOs is expected to reach its zenith, followed by a contraction. “IAOs are currently going through the first phase,” Malviya noted, cautioning that oversaturation will lead to the decline of many AI agents. “Only a few agents with quality data training and a clear purpose will manage to survive the AI agent winter, which is going to happen at some point next year,” the expert cautions.
#10 Perpetual Bull Market Perception
Malviya suggests that the bull market will persist in perception but will not be as straightforward as in the past where every altcoin surged at the same time. “That’s the saddest part of this prediction list—most people will remain delusional about a bull market, just like they are now. The market’s nature will remain rotational for a few more months,” he stated.
He foresees a major correction resembling a bear cycle, yet expects an unexpected recovery influenced by potential black swan events: “I am expecting a major correction, which might resemble a bear cycle in 2025, but it will surprise people with an unexpected recovery, aligned with some potential black swan events.”
#11 Focus On Privacy-Based Projects
Post-regulatory clarity under Trump, privacy-centric projects are projected to gain prominence. “Confidential transactions and private computation would become a necessity at some point,” Malviya emphasized. Projects like Nillion are expected to attract substantial attention within the DeFi and DeAI sectors, catering to the growing demand for privacy solutions.
#12 SUI Surpassing Solana In Daily Transactions
The SUI blockchain, leveraging the SocialFi narrative, is anticipated to eclipse Solana in daily transaction volumes. “SUI is currently cooking the SocialFi narrative. Most of the application activities on SUI come from their SocialFi app, which directly deals with the creator economy. I am expecting that some of the apps from SUI will eventually crack the creator economy code and bring the masses onchain, eventually surpassing Solana in daily transaction metrics.”
#13 Intense Competition Among Alternative Virtual Machines (AltVMs)
The battle among AltVMs is set to intensify, with Malviya identifying contenders like Monad, MegaETH, Berachain, HyperVM, Sonic, and Sei. “One of them will capture 75% of the market share within 12 months after launch,” he predicts, attributing success to community support and developer relationships. Malviya expresses a particular interest in MegaEth Labs as a potential market leader.
#14 Mainstream Adoption Of Web3 Wallets
Web3 wallets are expected to achieve mainstream status, facilitated by enhanced user onboarding and intuitive interfaces. “Web3 wallets are going to become super easy for onboarding and usage next year,” Malviya states. The emergence of super apps, alongside Web3 wallets from major exchanges like OKX and Binance, is projected to drive widespread adoption through mobile platforms.
#15 DEXs Capturing 30% Of Trading Volume
Finally, Malviya foresees decentralized exchanges (DEXs) substantially increasing their share of trading volumes. “DEX/CEX trading volume ratio sits at 15% right now. I am expecting it to double in the next 12 months,” he asserts. The shift towards on-chain trading is attributed to the advantages of self-custody and improved onboarding technologies like account abstraction, leading to an anticipated rise in on-chain user activity.
At press time, Bitcoin traded at $96,139.#BinanceLaunchpoolBIO #BTCNextMove

Retail investors are famously always late to the party, flocking to Bitcoin  only when it smashes through glamorous milestones like $100,000. 
This Christmas, the dinner table will offer more than turkey and pudding. Expect curious relatives to test your crypto savvy and ask how to join the bull market. Are you ready for the spotlight?
This festive season, your “orange pill” credentials are on trial. Will you dazzle with eloquent arguments on decentralization and monetary sovereignty or crumble like a stale mince pie and just stammer, “Number go up!” under the holiday spotlight? 
Fear not — here are some tips to steer your family and friends through the crypto conversation.
Remember: You’re not a crypto guru and can’t predict the future
One of the first things you must do is make sure they know that any action taken “is their responsibility.” 
Inexperienced investors might mistake you for a crypto guru, but let’s be honest — that’s probably not the case. Chris Burniske, partner at venture capital firm Placeholder and former blockchain products lead at ARK Invest, put it:

On a daily timeframe we are waiting for that waiting zone to be broken fully and
secured by sellers, where as of now we have been just testing the grounds there.

As soon as we see the break of this zone, we will be looking for a further movement to the final correctional movement.
This would be the most ideal setup and if we reach the lower zones near 200EMA, this would be 100% zone where we would buy everything on the way!!!
Disclaimer:
The information provided here is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial or investment advice. Always perform your own research before making any investment or trading decisions.
#BTCNextMove

Market Overview
The chart showcases a period of consolidation with notable price action movements. Key concepts like BOS (Break of Structure), CHoCH (Change of Character), EQH (Equal Highs), and other significant areas of supply and demand are highlighted. The price appears to be trading in a range, and there are clear zones where liquidity is resting and potential reversals could occur.

Key Observations
Break of Structure (BOS):
Several BOS instances are marked in red, indicating bearish breaks. These signify moments where the price created lower lows, continuing a bearish structure.

Conversely, green BOS levels show bullish intentions when the price broke above a prior resistance level.

Change of Character (CHoCH):
CHoCH zones (green for bullish and red for bearish) indicate shifts in market sentiment. A CHoCH can precede a reversal or a temporary pause in trend momentum.

Supply and Demand Zones:
The strong high above the $1.20 zone represents a key resistance level and potential supply zone. This is where sellers could step in if the price revisits.

The weak low near $1.0287 marks a demand zone where buyers might defend aggressively.

Moving Averages:
The chart includes a green moving average, likely serving as dynamic support or resistance. Price movements around this line show rejection or acceptance, reinforcing its importance as a trend indicator.

Liquidity Levels:
Equal Highs (EQH): Resting above the $1.15-$1.16 area, EQHs suggest liquidity pockets where stop-loss orders could trigger further bullish momentum.

Equal Lows (EQL): Unmarked but implied below the weak low zone, these areas could attract price sweeps for liquidity grabs before reversing upward.

Analysis of Current Price Action
The price is currently trading near the mid-range, hovering around $1.0534. A slight bullish bounce is evident, possibly testing short-term resistance at $1.0540 or higher at $1.0780.

Bearish bias persists with BOS and CHoCH indicating lower highs and lower lows. However, the weak low near $1.0287 suggests the potential for a liquidity sweep and reversal.

Key Levels to Watch

Resistance:
$1.0540: Immediate resistance. Price rejection here could lead to further downside.

$1.0780: A significant area of supply where sellers might enter aggressively.

$1.20: Strong resistance zone; a break above could indicate a larger bullish trend.

Support:
$1.0287: Weak low demand zone. This level must hold to prevent deeper bearish continuation.

Below $1.00: Psychological round number and likely strong support if breached.

Potential Scenarios
Bullish Scenario:
A break above $1.0540 with sustained momentum could lead to a retest of $1.0780.

Clearing the EQHs at $1.15 could trigger a liquidity sweep, pushing the price toward the $1.20 strong high zone.

Bearish Scenario:
Rejection at $1.0540 or $1.0780 could push the price back toward the $1.0287 weak low.

If the weak low breaks, expect a continuation to lower levels, targeting sub-$1.00 zones.

Range-Bound Scenario:
If neither resistance nor support breaks, expect further consolidation between $1.0287 and $1.0780. This could create additional liquidity pockets for a future breakout.

Conclusion
The USUAL/USDT pair is at a critical juncture, trading between key supply and demand zones. While the overall bias leans bearish due to BOS patterns, the weak low suggests a possible short-term reversal or liquidity grab. Traders should watch for price action around $1.0540 and $1.0287 for clues on the next major move. Breakouts from these levels could set the stage for significant price expansion, either to the upside or downside.

Risk management is crucial, especially in such consolidative and liquidity-driven conditions. Always combine technical analysis with broader market sentiment and news for better decision-making.$USUAL

Bitcoin has had a whirlwind few days, hitting an all-time high (ATH) last Tuesday before tumbling into a sharp 15% correction. This period of heightened volatility has left investors divided, with some expecting a continued uptrend while others brace for more downside. The market is closely watching Bitcoin’s ability to reclaim its bullish momentum.
Top analyst Ali Martinez has highlighted critical data from the Bitcoin cost basis distribution, pointing to $97K as a crucial support level. Martinez stresses that holding this level is essential for BTC to maintain its uptrend and fend off deeper corrections. However, Bitcoin’s price action remains uncertain as it struggles to break through the psychological barrier at $100K.


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TL:DR;
Ripple’s cross-border token took the recent market-wide meltdown quite badly, with its price dumping from over $2.7 to under $2 within days.The asset has recovered some ground but now sits at a pivotal level that will determine whether it resumes its bull run or slips once again.

The start of the business week was quite bullish for XRP as the company behind it announced on Monday that its long-anticipated stablecoin will be officially released for trading on the next day.
XRP went on a massive run, surging from under $2.4 to above $2.7 by the time the launch date arrived. However, it reversed its trajectory shortly after, and the broader market’scollapsetook it south hard.
In fact, Ripple’s token camecrashingby 28% from the aforementioned local peak to $1.96. Many XRP whales used this opportunity to stack up on more tokens, which perhaps helped the asset recover some ground as it pumped to almost $2.4
yesterday.

$XRP

After heading toward $100,000 yesterday, bitcoin’s price has taken another wrong turn as the asset has lost over three grand since then.
The altcoins are also deep in the red, with massive daily price declines from the likes of SOL, DOGE, ADA, AVAX, LINK, SHIB, and many others.BTC’s Short-Term Recovery
Although the business week started quite spectacularly for BTC, whose price skyrocketed from $101,000 to a new all-time high of over $108,000 by Tuesday, it actuallyturned souron Wednesday after the latest US FOMC meeting.