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In a global crash, could Bitcoin become the best market indicator and a safe haven?

1. Bitcoin as an indicator of confidence in the financial system
In moments of global instability, investors seek three things:
Liquidity
Protection against inflation
Assets outside of state/bank control
In this, Bitcoin has advantages:

Limited supply (21 million)
It cannot be printed like the dollar or euro, so it tends to attract those looking to escape expansionary monetary policies.

Independent of governments
In a global crash caused by governments and central banks, BTC appears more "fair" and less manipulable.

24/7 Market
It reacts faster to crises than traditional stock exchanges and banks.

2. But is it "the best method" to measure the market?

Not yet, due to some points:

Very high volatility
In a crash, investors themselves may want immediate liquidity → and this includes selling BTC.
(In March 2020, Bitcoin plummeted alongside stock markets before rising again.)

Institutional adoption still limited
Even as it advances, BTC is not the main reserve asset for major global institutions.

Does not replace macro indicators
Things like:
interest rates (FED, ECB)
inflation
credit flows
bonds… still command the financial system.

3. Bitcoin as a safe haven

This is where BTC shines:

In high inflation crises it tends to rise

In trust collapse
in governments: it rises even more

In banking crashes:
it can serve as decentralized reserve

In currency crises
(Argentina, Turkey): it becomes real protection

But:

In liquidity crashes and widespread panic:

— first BTC falls too
— then it strengthens faster

This happens because, in panic, everyone sells everything to get cash.

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Pepe

Exactly kkkk

Pepe

Cheering for something like a French revolution 🤭

Pepe

#WLD so it speaks of her $WLD
Who else is holding on there?

CEX vs DEX: A Quick Introduction

CEX (Centralized Exchanges) and DEX (Decentralized Exchanges) are the two main types of platforms for trading cryptocurrencies, but they operate in quite different ways. Here is a basic guide to understanding their characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages:

CEX: Centralized Exchanges

These are platforms managed by a company or centralized entity that acts as an intermediary to facilitate cryptocurrency trading.

Main Characteristics

Custody: Funds are stored on the platform, simplifying usage.

Regulation: They often comply with legal regulations, such as KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering).

Liquidity: They offer high liquidity, reducing the price difference between supply and demand.

Customer Support: They generally have direct user support.

Advantages

Ease of Use: User-friendly interfaces, ideal for beginners.

Speed: Transactions are quick due to centralized control.

Variety: They offer a wide range of cryptocurrencies and trading pairs.

Disadvantages

Risk of Hacking: By storing large amounts of funds, they can be targets for attacks.

Lack of Privacy: They require personal data to operate.

Centralized Dependence: If the company closes, funds may be lost.

DEX: Decentralized Exchanges

These are platforms that allow direct transactions between users, without intermediaries, using smart contracts.

Main Characteristics

No Custody: Users maintain full control of their funds.

Privacy: Registration or personal data is not required.

Automation: They operate through smart contracts on the blockchain.

Advantages

Autonomy: Full control of funds, without needing to trust third parties.

Privacy: There is no requirement for identity verification.

Security: Lower risk of mass hacking, due to the absence of a central point.

Disadvantages

Limited Liquidity: There may be less capital available for large transactions.

#CEXvsDEX101

Pizza Day is celebrated every year by Binance to remember the first real transaction made with Bitcoin, when 10,000 BTC were used to buy two pizzas on May 22, 2010. Today, this event symbolizes the beginning of Bitcoin's adoption in the real world.

Who is Laszlo Hanyecz?

Laszlo was one of the early enthusiasts and developers of Bitcoin. On May 22, 2010, he made history by using 10,000 BTC to buy two large pizzas from the Papa John's chain. He posted the following request on the bitcointalk forum:

"I will pay 10,000 bitcoins for some pizzas… like maybe 2 large ones, so I have leftovers for the next day. I like to save pizza to eat later. You can make the pizza yourself and bring it to my house or order it from somewhere, but what I want is food delivered in exchange for bitcoins."

🍕 Who received the 10,000 BTC?

It was another forum member named Jeremy Sturdivant (nick: jercos), who saw the post and bought the pizzas for Laszlo with regular money. In return, he received the 10,000 BTC.

At the time, these bitcoins were worth about $497,743,554.0841. Today, that value would have surpassed $497,743,554,086.00 million (or more, depending on the current BTC exchange rate).

#BinancePizza

Legal Framework: Law No. 14,478/2022

Enacted in December 2022, Law No. 14,478/2022, known as the “Legal Framework for Cryptocurrencies,” came into effect in June 2023. This legislation establishes guidelines for the provision of services related to virtual assets, defining “virtual assets” as digital representations of value that can be traded or transferred electronically and used for payments or investments.

The law also criminalizes fraudulent use of virtual assets, including fraud and money laundering, providing sanctions that range from warnings to significant fines and, in extreme cases, suspension of the infringing company's activities.

🏦 Role of the Central Bank and the CVM

Decree No. 11,563/2023 assigned the responsibility of regulating, authorizing, and supervising virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB). In 2024, the BCB initiated public consultations (CPs 109, 110, and 111) to define rules regarding:

Types of providers (brokers, custodians, intermediaries);

Minimum capital requirements and corporate structure;

Asset separation between company resources and client funds;

Compliance, governance, and transparency rules.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) also plays a role in this scenario, especially when crypto assets qualify as securities, such as in the case of investment tokens. The CVM maintains a vigilant approach to prevent and punish violations of laws and regulations in the securities market in the context of crypto assets.

🔄 Updates and Next Steps

Additionally, the Federal Revenue Service updated Normative Instruction 1,888/2019 to encompass new operations with crypto assets, such as international transfers, use on DeFi platforms, and fractionalization of NFTs, aiming to improve oversight and revenue collection.

#CryptoRegulation

Bitcoin (BTC) advances and maintains a level above $104,000 with the easing of the trade war between China and the United States. Among the largest cryptocurrencies in the world, sentiment is also positive, with price jumps of over 4%.

In the traditional market, Wall Street futures and European stocks are also rising, following the positive close of Asian markets.

The week began with the joint announcement of a trade agreement between the United States and China, which established a 90-day truce in the trade war between the countries.

Thus, there was a reduction in U.S. tariffs to 10%, maintaining a 20% tariff related to the alleged flow of fentanyl coming from China. The Asian country also lowered tariffs on American imports to 10%.

This truce partially reverses the escalation of the trade war, which had resulted in significant tariff increases (145% by the U.S. and 125% by China) and impacted global trade. It is expected that the easing of rates will contribute to the recovery of long-term losses.

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The United States and China have agreed to temporarily reduce the so-called "reciprocal tariffs" between the two countries for 90 days.

U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports will drop from 145% to 30%. China's rates on American products will be reduced from 125% to 10%.

Representatives from the two powers met this weekend in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss import rates and jointly announced the agreement early Monday morning (12).
They said that the reduction in tariffs will take effect by Wednesday (14), but did not disclose the exact date.

"The consensus of the delegations this weekend is that neither side desires a decoupling," Bessent continued. "And what had happened with these extremely high tariffs was equivalent to an embargo, and neither side wants that. We want trade."

Bessent explained, however, that the agreement does not include specific tariffs for each sector and that the U.S. will continue the "strategic rebalancing" in areas such as pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and steel, where vulnerabilities in the supply chain have been identified.

He added that he believes U.S. and Chinese negotiators will meet again in the coming weeks to discuss a more detailed trade agreement, but he did not clarify when this will occur.
In a morning press conference, Trump stated that he does not expect U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports to return to 145% after the end of the 90-day pause, and that he believes Washington and Beijing will reach a definitive agreement.

The Republican also stated that China has already agreed to open the market to the U.S., but that this "will take time to be formalized".
Trump also highlighted that, in addition to the tariff agreements already made with China and the United Kingdom, many more "are on the way".

#TrumpTariffs

Apple has made significant changes to its app policies related to cryptocurrencies, following a court ruling in the United States.

End of Restrictions on External Payments

On April 30, 2025, federal judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers determined that Apple violated a 2021 injunction by continuing to impose restrictions on external payments in iOS apps. As a result, Apple was required to allow developers to direct users to payment methods outside the App Store ecosystem, without charging commissions or imposing additional barriers.

Impact on Cryptocurrency and NFT Apps

With the update to the App Store guidelines, developers can now:
• Include links to external NFT collections.
• Direct users to cryptocurrency-based payment systems.
• Operate outside of Apple's in-app purchase system without the need for special permissions.

These changes are seen as highly positive for the cryptocurrency sector, allowing greater freedom for gaming apps, digital wallets, and NFT marketplaces.

#AppleCryptoUpdate

USDC (USD Coin) is a stablecoin created by the company Circle in partnership with Coinbase, managed by the Centre Consortium. Its main feature is being pegged to the value of the US dollar (USD) at a 1:1 ratio. This means that each USDC is backed by equivalent reserves in dollars or highly liquid assets, such as US Treasury securities.

Main Features of USDC:
Price Stability:

It is designed to maintain a stable price of 1 USDC ≈ 1 USD, making it useful for transactions, protection against volatility, and value storage.

Transparency and Compliance:

Reserves are regularly audited by third-party firms to ensure that there is backing corresponding to the number of tokens in circulation.

It complies with financial regulations in the United States, which gives it greater credibility compared to other stablecoins.

Platform and Uses:

Initially built on the Ethereum blockchain (ERC-20 standard), but also available on other networks like Solana, Polygon, Avalanche, among others.
It is widely used in digital transactions, international payments, staking, lending, and as a means of exchange on decentralized exchanges (DEX).

Speed and Costs:

It allows for fast and cheap transactions compared to traditional banking systems.

Applications:

E-commerce: Facilitates international payments.

DeFi: Widely used in decentralized finance protocols.

Trading: Provides a less volatile alternative for traders during market movements.

Growth:

It is one of the most popular stablecoins in the market, competing with others such as Tether (USDT) and Binance USD (BUSD).

$USDC

Payments with stablecoins are transactions made using cryptocurrencies that have their value tied to a stable asset, usually the US dollar (USD), the euro (EUR), or even gold. The goal is to offer the price stability of fiat currencies, combined with the efficiency and decentralization of cryptocurrencies.

Main features of payments with stablecoins:
• Stability: Unlike Bitcoin or Ethereum, stablecoins like USDT (Tether), USDC (USD Coin), and DAI have minimal price variations.
• Speed and low cost: Transactions can be faster and cheaper than international bank transfers, especially on networks like Polygon, Solana, or Tron.
• Transparency and traceability: All transactions are recorded on the blockchain, which increases security.
• Global access: They allow international payments without intermediaries or high banking fees.
• Integration with smart contracts: They can be programmed for automatic payments in smart contracts.

Examples of use:
• International remittances: People send money to family members in other countries with much lower fees.
• Freelancers and service providers: They receive payments in stablecoins to avoid fluctuations and bypass currency restrictions.
• E-commerce: Some stores accept stablecoins as a form of payment, facilitating international transactions.
• Companies: They pay suppliers or remote employees in stablecoins to avoid currency volatility.

#StablecoinPayments

The approval of altcoin ETFs in the United States is gaining momentum in 2025, with expectations that several funds will be approved this year. After the approval of Ethereum ETFs in 2024, the market is awaiting the inclusion of other cryptocurrencies such as Solana (SOL), XRP, Litecoin (LTC), Hedera (HBAR), and Dogecoin (DOGE).

Current Situation of Altcoin ETFs

Currently, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing more than a dozen applications for altcoin-based ETFs. Despite some delays, analysts, such as James Seyffart from Bloomberg, maintain an optimistic outlook for approvals still in 2025, especially for Litecoin, Dogecoin, Solana, and XRP ETFs.

The recent classification of proof-of-work cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin and Litecoin, as commodities by the SEC paves the way for the approval of ETFs related to these assets. Additionally, the withdrawal of the SEC's case against Ripple strengthens the chances of approval for an XRP ETF.

Outlook for 2025

Eric Balchunas, an analyst at Bloomberg, predicts that the number of altcoin ETFs under review could triple in the coming months, with over 40 applications in progress. He emphasizes that, unless there is a significant market pullback, the approval of these ETFs could make the crypto market 'quite lively'.

The possible appointment of Paul Atkins as the new SEC chairman, known for a more favorable stance towards cryptocurrencies, could accelerate the approval process for these ETFs.

Market Impact

Although the approval of altcoin ETFs could increase institutional exposure to these assets, analysts warn that initial demand may be limited. More experienced investors already hold these cryptocurrencies directly, and ETFs may mainly attract retail investors.

The expectation is that altcoin ETFs will attract between $30,394,781,705,500 million and $30,394,781,705 billion in investments, a significantly lower amount compared to the over $30,394,781,705,100 billion raised by Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S.

#AltcoinETFsPostponed

The term "Trump 100 Days" refers to the initial period of Donald Trump's presidency as President of the United States, which began on January 20, 2017. Traditionally, the first 100 days of a government are seen as a milestone to assess priorities, fulfilled promises, and the initial impact of an administration.

Key aspects of Trump's first 100 days:

Policies and Fulfilled Promises:

Reversal of regulations: Trump signed several executive orders to reduce regulations that he claimed were limiting economic growth.

Supreme Court appointment: Appointed Neil Gorsuch as a Supreme Court justice, a major victory for conservatives.

Immigration: Introduced executive orders to restrict immigration from certain majority-Muslim countries (the so-called "travel bans"), although these actions faced significant legal challenges.

Foreign policy: Began reshaping relationships with allies and rivals, including withdrawing from multilateral agreements such as the TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership).

Challenges and Controversies:

Attempt to repeal Obamacare: The effort to replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) initially failed, demonstrating divisions within the Republican Party.

Investigation into Russia: The issue of possible Russian interference in the 2016 election began to gain traction, with increasing scrutiny over Trump's campaign ties to the Kremlin.

Economic Priorities:

Trump promised tax cuts, incentives for the coal and oil industries, and the return of manufacturing jobs to the U.S.

Ordered the construction of pipelines such as Keystone XL and Dakota Access, in line with his promises to revitalize the energy sector.

Governance Style:

Trump heavily utilized Twitter as a direct channel to communicate his ideas, criticisms, and political statements, which is unusual for a U.S. president.

His "America First" approach guided his domestic and foreign policies.

#Trump100Days

Currently, the price of Solana (SOL) is around $147.52, with a slight decrease of 0.00486% in the last 24 hours.
Recent Highlights of Solana
Increasing Institutional Adoption: Companies like Upexi have announced plans to acquire up to $100 million in SOL tokens, signaling a rise in institutional interest in the cryptocurrency.

ETF Potential: There are expectations for the approval of ETFs based on Solana, which could further boost its adoption and legitimacy in the traditional financial market.

Network Development: Solana is undergoing infrastructure updates aimed at improving its scalability and efficiency, which may attract more developers and projects to its ecosystem.

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What is an AirDrop in Cryptocurrencies?

It is a free distribution of tokens or digital coins made by crypto projects as a form of marketing, reward, or to promote a new network.

Types of AirDrop
1. Registration AirDrop (Standard)
You register on a website/project and provide your wallet to receive tokens.
2. Holder AirDrop
You receive tokens automatically for already holding a certain cryptocurrency (e.g., those who have Ethereum receive tokens from a new project on the Ethereum network).
3. Task-based AirDrop
Requires you to perform actions such as following on Twitter, joining a Telegram group, or sharing posts.
4. Snapshot AirDrop
A “snapshot” (record) is taken of the wallets that hold a certain coin at a specific block. Then, those who were qualified receive the tokens.

How to Participate in an AirDrop (Step by Step)

1. Create a compatible wallet
• Use wallets like MetaMask, Trust Wallet, or Phantom (depending on the network: Ethereum, BNB, Solana, etc).

2. Follow the announcements
• Follow reliable channels:
• Twitter of the projects
• Sites like airdrops.io, CoinMarketCap Airdrops, Telegram and Discord groups

3. Check the requirements
• Some require:
• Filling out forms
• Connecting your wallet (beware of scams!)
• Following social media accounts

4. Perform the tasks (if necessary)
• Follow the required profiles, share posts, join groups, etc.

5. Submit your wallet address
• Only send the public address, never the private key.

6. Wait for the distribution
• It may take days, weeks, or occur in stages. Stay alert to official channels.

Security Tips
• Never share your private key.
• Avoid connecting your wallet to suspicious sites.
• Use a secondary wallet just for AirDrops, if possible.
• Check if the project is legitimate before interacting.

#AirdropStepByStep