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Welcome to this week’s edition of our Insights Newsletter! 

A summary of this week's highlights: Bitcoin seems to be caught in a tug-of-war between buyers and sellers, and Vitalik Buterin unveils multichain light client!

Plus, apart from our usual weekly educational webinar (this one focused on risk management tactics), we introduced a new weekly webinar where we’re diving into Smart Money Concepts (more details below).

As always, don’t forget about our Discord quiz game – it’s your chance to win 50 USD.

WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK

• Weekly Webinars:  Live educational webinar with Ben & Cata, sharing valuable insights and actionable tips on risk management tactics+a new type of webinar focused on Smart Money Concepts
• Breaking News of the week to keep an eye on: Vitalik Buterin Unveils Visionary Universal Light Client for Ethereum Layer-2 Rollups!
• Technical Analysis Highlight:  Bitcoin in a Battle Between Bulls and Bears!
• Crypto Trading Tools – Crypto Exchange or Crypto Trading Platform – What is the Difference
• Tutorial: How to Track your PnL and Break Even Price with Altrady
• Macro-Economic Update: Fed Meeting Minutes Released - Game-Changing Insights Unveiled!
• Wallet Inflows & Outflows Report: Bitcoin and Ethereum Wallets Stagnate: Is the Market Losing Momentum?
• Economic Trends Affecting Crypto Markets: The Rise of Stablecoins, Tokenization, and DeFi 2.0 are revolutionizing finance!
• Key Macroeconomic Insights: Crypto's Rising Role Amid Economic Shifts and Global Uncertainty
• Quiz Winners - Participate to win 50 USDT

Weekly Live Educational Webinars—Risk Management Techniques+A New Webinar Focused on Smart Money Concepts

This week we started off with an additional webinar that talks about smart money concepts. What’s new about these types of webinars is that we don’t pose as experts. We’re also new to this but since it’s an interesting part of crypto trading, we decided to dive in, share a bit of our own experience, and explore it together with you.

The first episode was an introduction to Smart Money Concepts, with Ben & Roman as hosts.

In case you missed it, you can watch the recording here 👇

Yesterday, Ben & Cata made a summary of risk management techniques and their key role in crypto trading success. Crypto trading is in no way similar to gambling. That’s why any trader should have a clearly defined strategy that includes position sizing and stop loss adjustments to protect their capital.

For this one too, you can watch the recording here 👇

Breaking News

Vitalik Buterin Proposes Universal Light Client for Ethereum Layer-2 Rollups!

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is making waves again! Buterin has introduced a groundbreaking proposal to streamline interoperability in Ethereum’s rollup-centric ecosystem. Leveraging EIP-3668, this universal light client aims to improve decentralization and efficiency by standardizing proof verification across Layer-2 (L2) solutions.

As ETH focuses on scaling horizontally with rollups, the complexity of running light clients without centralized intermediaries has become a growing concern. Buterin’s proposal seeks to address this by ensuring seamless communication and interoperability between diverse L2 rollups while maintaining Ethereum’s commitment to decentralization.

Meanwhile, XRP continues to dominate headlines, with new data revealing its soaring popularity among Japanese investors, even surpassing Ethereum in exchange holdings.
Two transformative developments, one unstoppable crypto ecosystem.

Share your thoughts about this on X!
 

Technical Analysis Highlight

Bitcoin A Battle Between Bulls and Bears!
The price of $BTC has been trading below $100,000 for the past two weeks, with technical indicators showing a tug-of-war between bullish and bearish forces. Despite attempts at recovery, BTC remains in a consolidation phase, held back by key resistance and support levels that have prevented a breakout.

On-chain data reveals a slight increase in Bitcoin whales, signaling some accumulation activity. However, the number of whales remains far below the peaks from December and January.

Whether BTC can regain its bullish momentum or continue to face downward pressure depends on how it reacts to these critical support and resistance levels in the coming days. 

Traders should keep an eye on market sentiment and volume as decisive moves may be on the horizon!

Let us know your opinions on Discord!

Crypto Exchanges vs Trading Platforms - What's The Difference?

They might seem interchangeable, but exchanges and trading platforms serve very different roles in the crypto world. While one powers the market, the other helps you trade smarter.

A crypto exchange is a place where people buy and sell digital currencies. A crypto trading platform offers traders various tools to analyze the market, execute trades, and manage risks, assets, and capital. Key features include technical indicators, asset charts with charting tools, fundamental analysis tools, market data, and analytics for strategy and portfolio performance. 

Each has unique benefits for traders but should you combine them to level up your strategy?

👉 Read more here about crypto exchanges vs crypto trading platforms.

Tutorial: Track Your PnL and Breakeven Price with Altrady

Still tracking your trades manually? 😵 Stop the spreadsheet chaos!
There’s a smarter way to manage your trades—without endless calculations or guesswork.

In this quick video, we’ll show you how to:
📊 Track profits in real time
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⏱ Instantly sync trades from exchanges

Say goodbye to manual mistakes and hello to effortless trade management. 

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Macro-Economic Update

Key Data This Week:

Fed Meeting Minutes Released - Game-Changing Insights Unveiled!

The Fed's latest minutes highlight steady economic growth, low unemployment, and persistent inflation. The federal funds rate remains at 4.25%-4.50%, with officials closely monitoring data and ready to adjust policy if needed.

The crypto market reacted cautiously, with Bitcoin and Ethereum showing little movement. Stable rates offer short-term relief, but inflation and global uncertainty keep investors wary. The Fed’s stance will remain a key factor for crypto trends.

The minutes can be viewed on the Board’s website.

Event: FOMC Meeting Minutes
Date: 20/02/2025

Wallet Inflows & Outflows Weekly Report

Top 2 Cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH)

Bitcoin and Ethereum Wallets Stagnate: Is the Market Losing Momentum?

This week has been uneventful for Bitcoin and Ethereum wallet activity, with no significant inflows or outflows observed. The situation remains largely stagnant, with nothing particularly noteworthy to highlight.

For Bitcoin, the spread between inflows and outflows has been nearly balanced, mirroring the cryptocurrency’s stable price performance over the week. This equilibrium reflects a lack of strong buying or selling momentum in the market.

Ethereum, on the other hand, continues to show weak momentum. Investor and holder interest remains subdued, making the asset less attractive in the current market environment. This lack of activity underscores Ethereum’s struggle to generate significant movement or enthusiasm among market participants.

In summary, the flat wallet data and muted market conditions for both Bitcoin and Ethereum indicate a period of consolidation, with investors awaiting clearer signals to drive the next major price movement.

Economic Trends Affecting Crypto Markets

Stablecoins are evolving beyond trading, poised to transform payments, remittances, and financial services with their reliability and versatility.

Tokenization is redefining finance by bringing real-world assets like real estate and equities to the blockchain, enhancing accessibility and efficiency.

Crypto ETFs could see game-changing updates, such as staking or in-kind mechanisms, fueling greater investor demand.

DeFi is set for a comeback, with new innovations addressing past challenges and paving the way for broader adoption.

Clear and balanced regulations on the horizon promise to protect consumers while driving blockchain innovation, positioning crypto to shape the future of global finance.

Key Macroeconomic Insights

The EU’s sluggish growth, hampered by internal inefficiencies, is driving investors to consider alternatives like Bitcoin and Ethereum as safe havens. In the U.S., Bond Vigilantes are watching fiscal policies closely, and any instability in bond markets could push capital into crypto for higher returns.

Trump 2.0’s tariffs on Chinese imports add to global market uncertainty, with Bitcoin poised to benefit as a hedge against geopolitical risks. Meanwhile, U.S. regulatory shifts are putting projects like Dogecoin in the spotlight, as clearer rules could either boost confidence or stifle growth.

As traditional markets struggle, crypto’s role as a safe haven and innovation hub continues to strengthen.

Quiz Winners

Congratulations to our top Altrady Quiz Challenge participants! 🎉

Here are this week’s top scorers:
🏆 1st Place:  luckbox.pro with 11,425 points – Claiming 50 USDT! 💰
🥈 2nd Place:  jonjo00 with 10,621 points – Winning 30 USDT! 🎉
🥉 3rd Place:  roderikk with 10,088 points – Taking home 20 USDT!

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