The cryptocurrency market plunged into a deep selloff as Bitcoin crashed below the critical $70,000 support level, triggering a liquidation cascade that erased over $1 billion in leveraged trading positions. This broad-based decline, which saw Ethereum, XRP, and other major altcoins post double-digit losses, marks the sector’s weakest performance since the onset of the second Trump administration. The downturn reflects a rapid shift from post-election optimism to a grinding erosion of confidence, with capital rotating away from digital assets toward traditional markets.
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0 in Finance and 1 in Crypto last weekBitcoin Bull Run Yet to Begin, Says Jan3’s Samson Mow
Jan3 founder Samson Mow argues that Bitcoin’s true bull run hasn’t started despite recent price volatility, with BTC briefly dipping below $100,000 this week. He believes current price levels merely reflect inflation-beating performance rather than genuine market momentum, dismissing fears of Bitcoin OG selling as overblown. The cryptocurrency market faced significant pressure amid global trade tensions between the United States and China, with analysts pointing to macroeconomic factors driving the decline.
about Bitcoin Bull Run Yet to Begin, Says Jan3's Samson MowCrypto Plunge May Signal Bull Run Start, Traders Say
Friday’s sharp crypto market decline might actually signal the beginning of a new bull market, according to prominent traders. Alex Becker suggests the sell-off represents ‘all-time impatience’ among traders rather than fundamental weakness. Both Becker and Jan3 founder Samson Mow believe this could mark Bitcoin’s next upward movement.
about Crypto Plunge May Signal Bull Run Start, Traders SayKorean Retail Investors Fuel Ether’s Price Surge
South Korean retail investors are emerging as a powerful force driving Ethereum’s price momentum, according to industry experts. With ETH trading just 7% below its all-time high, Korean capital is playing a crucial role in sustaining current valuation levels. This retail enthusiasm comes alongside growing institutional and corporate treasury adoption of the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency.
about Korean Retail Investors Fuel Ether's Price SurgeBitcoin Adoption Nearing ‘Suddenly’ Phase: Jan3 Founder
Nation-state Bitcoin adoption is transitioning from a gradual process to a sudden acceleration phase, according to Jan3 founder Samson Mow. He believes countries are moving past initial skepticism and preparing for significant Bitcoin integration. This shift could lead to rapid adoption of Strategic Bitcoin Reserves by multiple nations, fundamentally reshaping global monetary systems and sovereign asset management strategies.
about Bitcoin Adoption Nearing 'Suddenly' Phase: Jan3 FounderBitcoin’s Path to $1M: Slow Grind vs Omega Candle Debate
Pseudonymous analyst PlanC proposes Bitcoin could ‘slow-grind’ to $1 million by 2032 through steady gains with manageable 10-30% corrections, rather than dramatic parabolic runs. This contrasts sharply with Jan3 founder Samson Mow’s prediction of an ‘omega candle’ that could lift Bitcoin by $100,000 in a single day. Institutional voices including Tom Lee, Michael Saylor, and Bitwise all support the $1 million target but differ on timelines and mechanisms, while warnings emerge about potential forced selling from credit-dependent treasury buyers. The debate reflects broader questions about market maturity, institutional influence, and whether Bitcoin’s volatility will diminish as adoption grows.
about Bitcoin's Path to $1M: Slow Grind vs Omega Candle DebateBitcoin Spam Debate: Mow Proposes Mining Hardware Ban
The Bitcoin community is embroiled in a heated debate over network spam, with Jan3 CEO Samson Mow suggesting mining hardware manufacturers like Block’s Proto Mining division should refuse sales or impose markups on firms mining ‘spam’ transactions. Mow argues a 2% economic penalty would deter public miners like Marathon Digital from processing non-financial data. Meanwhile, Bitcoin Core’s decision to remove the 80-byte OP_RETURN cap in Core 30 has split opinions—supporters claim it promotes neutrality, while critics like Luke Dashjr warn it will flood the network with spam. The controversy highlights tensions over Bitcoin’s scalability and purpose as a financial system.
about Bitcoin Spam Debate: Mow Proposes Mining Hardware BanBitcoin vs. Ethereum: Samson Mow Predicts Investor Rotation
Samson Mow, CEO of Bitcoin adoption firm JAN3, predicts Ethereum investors will eventually rotate back to Bitcoin once ETH prices peak, potentially reversing recent gains. However, historical market cycles indicate altcoins like Ethereum may continue their upward trajectory. Mow argues that many ETH holders, particularly ICO participants and insiders, are using Bitcoin to pump ETH through new narratives, such as Ethereum Treasury companies. The debate highlights the ongoing competition between Bitcoin and Ethereum for investor dominance.
about Bitcoin vs. Ethereum: Samson Mow Predicts Investor RotationXRP’s $1,000 Dream: Can It Outshine Bitcoin’s $1M?
Xena, a prominent voice in the XRP community, argues that if Bitcoin reaches $1 million, XRP could climb to $1,000—turning more investors into millionaires than Bitcoin would. Currently, 1,000 XRP tokens cost around $2,960, meaning a $1,000 price would yield $1 million, while the same investment in Bitcoin would only grow to $25,860 at $1 million per BTC. However, XRP’s $59 trillion market cap requirement for this target dwarfs Bitcoin’s $20 trillion benchmark, highlighting the speculative nature of such projections. Regulatory hurdles and adoption challenges further complicate XRP’s path, while Bitcoin benefits from institutional interest and ETF accessibility. Both assets face steep climbs, but XRP’s 300x potential gain carries significantly higher risk than Bitcoin’s 9x projection.
about XRP's $1,000 Dream: Can It Outshine Bitcoin's $1M?Bitcoin’s Cold War: 3,000 Nodes at Risk in Core Policy Clash
Bitcoin Core’s decision to remove the 80-byte OP_RETURN relay cap has sparked a divisive policy war, with a GitHub script now targeting Bitcoin Knots nodes (13% of reachable peers) for auto-banning. The conflict centers on whether larger data payloads undermine Bitcoin’s monetary focus, with Knots gaining adoption as critics like Luke Dashjr call Core’s move ‘utter insanity.’ Unlike the block size wars, this relay policy split doesn’t require consensus changes but risks network partitioning if peer bans spread. Core’s v30 release in October will enforce the change, leaving miners and node operators to decide whether to propagate data-heavy transactions. With Knots nodes at a record 2,938 and banning tools proliferating, Bitcoin faces its first major operational divide since 2017.
about Bitcoin's Cold War: 3,000 Nodes at Risk in Core Policy ClashBitcoin Bull Run: Final Phase or Just Starting?
Bitcoin’s 6% dip from its all-time high of $112,000 has sparked concerns about a market top, but Titan of Crypto suggests the bull cycle still has room to run. Historical patterns show Bitcoin typically follows a 13-month bear market with a 35-month expansion phase—implying five more months of gains until November. Analysts like Samson Mow and Raoul Pal project Bitcoin could surge to $1 million, driven by institutional adoption and supply constraints post-halving. Technical indicators like RSI and trading volume remain key to gauging momentum, while the Fear & Greed Index currently sits at 57 (Greed). This cycle differs from past rallies due to ETFs, corporate buys, and heightened on-chain analytics.
about Bitcoin Bull Run: Final Phase or Just Starting?Samson Mow: $1M Bitcoin Inevitable as Nations Rush In
Samson Mow, founder of JAN3 and a prominent Bitcoin maximalist, argues that rapid adoption by nation states and corporate accumulation has not yet been priced into Bitcoin’s value, making a $1M price inevitable. He expresses disbelief that the US government, which inspired global Bitcoin adoption through policies like Trump’s executive order, has not begun acquiring BTC for its strategic reserves. Mow warns that the US risks being ‘front-run’ by countries like Pakistan, which have already taken cues from American policies. He emphasizes that the US must start accumulating Bitcoin this year to avoid losing its leadership position in the crypto space.
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