Retail investors have lost a staggering $17 billion chasing Bitcoin exposure through corporate proxy stocks. Companies like Metaplanet and Strategy promised easy access to crypto gains but delivered amplified losses instead. The painful episode reveals how crypto’s institutionalization creates new risks for ordinary investors.
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Bitcoin Volatility: $91K or $110K Next?
Bitcoin has experienced dramatic price swings in recent weeks, plunging from all-time highs above $126,000 to current struggles around $107,000. Analysts are divided on whether BTC will reclaim crucial resistance levels or face further declines toward $91,000. The cryptocurrency’s next move could determine market direction for weeks to come.
read moreWhy Wall Street Circuit Breakers Fail in DeFi Markets
Traditional market safeguards like circuit breakers, designed to prevent panic selling on Wall Street, face fundamental incompatibility with decentralized finance. Following $19 billion in crypto liquidations last Friday, experts argue that DeFi’s autonomous architecture makes these traditional tools not just impractical but potentially harmful, creating price dislocations rather than preventing them.
read moreBitcoin Tests Key Support as Bearish Signs Emerge
Bitcoin has entered a corrective phase, dropping $20,000 from its all-time highs and testing critical support levels. Technical indicators suggest the short-term outlook favors bears unless buyer momentum quickly returns. Market sentiment analysis reveals concerning shifts in trading patterns that could signal further downside risk.
read moreCrypto Crash: $19B Wiped Out, Binance Relief, JP Morgan Entry
Cryptocurrency markets experienced their largest-ever liquidation event as $19 billion was wiped out in a single day, surpassing even the worst moments of the FTX collapse. The unprecedented sell-off was triggered by geopolitical tensions stemming from potential Trump tariff threats against China, sending risk assets into a tailspin. Despite the massive volatility, institutional interest remains robust with Binance pledging relief measures, JP Morgan preparing crypto services, and corporations continuing Bitcoin accumulation amid Elon Musk’s ongoing support.
read moreQQQ vs SPMO: Which ETF Wins in AI Boom?
As the AI revolution continues to reshape markets, investors face a critical choice between two high-performing ETFs from Invesco. The Invesco QQQ Trust, tracking the Nasdaq 100, and the S&P 500 Momentum ETF (SPMO) offer contrasting approaches to capturing AI growth, with SPMO delivering superior recent returns but QQQ providing concentrated exposure to the Magnificent Seven tech giants driving AI innovation.
read moreAnalyst Predicts XRP Could Hit $1,200 Amid ETF Hopes
Crypto analyst Remi has made a bold prediction that XRP could surge to $1,200, representing a 50,000% increase from current levels. This optimistic forecast comes despite XRP’s current decline alongside the broader cryptocurrency market. The prediction hinges on potential institutional FOMO driven by upcoming XRP ETF approvals, though technical analysis suggests further downside may be imminent before any sustained recovery.
read moreVanguard VGK ETF Beats VTI and VOO: Europe Diversification
While Vanguard’s VTI and VOO ETFs remain popular core holdings for U.S. investors, the Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK) is delivering remarkable outperformance in 2024, surging 26.7% year-to-date compared to approximately 13% gains for both VTI and VOO. This European-focused ETF provides investors with geographic diversification and exposure to companies trading at significantly lower valuations than their U.S. counterparts, presenting a compelling case for international allocation amid climbing U.S. market multiples and rising tariff risks.
read moreFiat-to-Crypto Bridges: Simplifying Digital Asset Access
Fiat-to-crypto bridges are revolutionizing how everyday users access digital assets by eliminating technical barriers and complex exchange processes. Platforms like Clapp now offer seamless conversion between traditional currencies and cryptocurrencies through regulated, all-in-one solutions. These services are making crypto adoption as straightforward as traditional banking for European users, combining security, compliance, and convenience in a single interface.
read moreSCHD ETF: Dividend Growth & Low-Cost Investing Strategy
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) presents investors with a powerful combination of consistent dividend growth, broad diversification, and minimal costs. With quarterly distributions climbing from $0.17-$0.18 per share in 2021 to $0.26 in recent payouts, this ETF offers a reliable path to building perpetual wealth through passive income while maintaining an exceptionally low 0.06% expense ratio.
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