$SOL : The Breakout Is Real, but Watch the $138 Wall
Solana is showing some serious teeth. After a solid base at $125, we’ve sliced through $130 and $132 like butter. As I write this, we’re consolidating around $135, and the momentum is clearly leaning bullish.
But let’s look at the "trader’s reality" behind the pump. The Setup:
• Bullish Anchor: We have a strong trend line sitting right at $135. As long as we hold above this on the hourly, the path of least resistance is up. • The $138 Resistance: This is the immediate "boss level." We’ve tagged it, but we haven't cleared it. If the bulls can flip $138-$140 into support, we’re looking at a fast trip to $145 and likely $155. • Technical Health: The MACD is gaining pace in the green, and RSI is holding comfortably above 50. This isn't an exhausted move—it's a building one.
Trading isn't about being right; it's about being prepared. If we lose the $135 trend line, don't fight it. The next major safety net is at $130 (the 50% Fib). A close below $128 would invalidate the short-term bullish thesis.
Crypto Heroes of 2025: The Analysts, Experts, and Founders Moving The Market
Happy New Year! 🎄 Can you smell that? It’s not just tangerines and pine needles - it’s the scent of freshly printed profit (or at least the hope for it in 2026). 2025 has been… well, unforgettable, to say the least. We’ve survived so many "to the moon" rallies and "rekt" moments that a normal person would have gone grey by now. But a true crypto native? They just refreshed their TradingView tab. It’s time to wrap up the year and hand out virtual trophies to those who made our crypto lives brighter, clearer, and a little bit wealthier. Introducing: Crypto Heroes of the Year - 2025! Our "Golden List" of the people who pushed crypto forward! Titans & Visionaries: Web3 Founders & Billionaires These people don’t just open trades - they build the very foundation we all walk on: • Hayden Adams (Uniswap) The King of DEX. If you’ve ever swapped "shitcoins" at 3 AM, you know exactly who to thank for that convenience. In 2025, his protocols became even faster, and the interfaces became so intuitive that even your grandma could use them. • Volodymyr Nosov (WhiteBIT) Founder and President of WhiteBIT Group - a billionaire ($7B net worth) who literally shattered the ceiling between crypto and global capital in 2025. His influence this year is backed by massive action: the launch of WhiteBIT U.S., a strategic alliance with the Prince of Saudi Arabia, the triumph of WBT Coin, which was included in five S&P Dow Jones Indices, and the launch of ICTC, the very first and largest crypto online tournament to date, which attracted massive global attention. • Vitalik Buterin Our eternal "philosopher on a budget." This year, he continued his crusade for decentralization while elegantly trolling those who got too caught up in capitalism. In 2025, his influence remains more than just code - it’s the ideology the industry breathes.
Voices of the Era: Best Crypto Experts & Communities These guys are our filters in the endless stream of digital noise. In 2025, they proved that data analysis skills are far more important than mere luck. • Crypto Andy A true rockstar and the ultimate trendsetter of 2025. Andy has become the bridge connecting complex analytics with plain, human language. In 2025, he became the "big brother" for thousands of $BTC traders, keeping them ahead of the curve at exactly the right time. And that’s exactly why he is officially nominated for Best Crypto Community 2025 by CoinGape. He doesn't just write about the market - he sets its rhythm. And by the way, his insights were so sharp this year they even were in Forbes. • Satoshi Club If crypto had a Ministry of Information, this would be it. In 2025, they reached a new level, becoming the ultimate aggregator of insights. These guys masterfully digest gigabytes of technical data, delivering concise summaries you can read in under 30 seconds. • Tyler McKnight Another voice of the crypto community. Tyler is known for making crypto simple and accessible. His short-form insights cut through the noise and speak directly to the community. Grounded in real trading experience, his content focuses on what actually matters - clear context, practical takeaways, and understanding the market without overthinking it.
Analysts There are also crypto analysts which brought cool insights in this industry. Their view on crypto helps traders follow the market: • ZachXBT The blockchain’s lead detective. Throughout 2025, he continued to expose scammers faster than they could delete their accounts. A true guardian of the ecosystem. • Michael Saylor The ambassador of the "HODL 'til the end" strategy. His faith in Bitcoin has become almost religious this year, and once again, the market has proven him right.
🥂 A Final Word Friends, 2025 has shown us one thing: crypto isn’t just about charts. It’s about the people. It’s about those who stay up all night for listings, those who write honest reviews, and those who believe in decentralization even when the market is painted blood-red. Congratulations to all our Crypto Heroes! You are the ones who keep this machine humming. So, what’s next? As we head into 2026, we’re bringing nothing but cold wallets, hot ideas, and our favorite community.
Despite Bitcoin trading near $89,000, several analysts are sounding alarms over a potential deep correction in 2026, driven by weakening technical structure and historical cycle behavior.
🔻 Death Cross Raises Red Flags On-chain analyst Ali Martinez points to a death cross between the 10-day and 50-day SMAs — a signal that has historically preceded sharp downturns: • –53% in March 2020 • –67% in September 2014
Based on these precedents, Martinez sees Bitcoin correcting into the $38,000–$50,000 range. While bearish short term, he argues such a reset could restore long-term asymmetrical upside, turning BTC attractive again for patient investors.
Perhaps most notably, $BTC appears to have broken its decade-long 4-year cycle. Instead of three bullish years followed by one correction, BTC ended 2025 down ~8%, despite a strong early rally. This deviation suggests the market may be entering a new, less predictable regime.
$ETH 2025 upgrades matter only if they serve the mission, not the meta.
Vitalik is right: faster blocks and better UX are table stakes. The real question is whether Ethereum can scale without sacrificing decentralization. 2025 laid strong groundwork — improved throughput, more reliable infra, lower barriers to running nodes. But tech progress alone isn’t success.
Chasing short-term narratives — meme politics, artificial activity, hype-driven metas — risks turning Ethereum into just another attention machine. Its edge is different: being a “world computer” where apps are censorship-resistant, permissionless, and survive even if their creators walk away.
The real test now isn’t speed — it’s the walkaway test. If Ethereum can deliver scalable, decentralized apps end-to-end (not just at L1, but at the app layer), it proves its long-term relevance. Otherwise, upgrades are just noise.
$XRP executed its first 2026 escrow unlock, releasing 1B tokens across three wallets 🪙. Despite the large release, price volatility remained surprisingly muted.
💥 A sarcastic memo attached by a third-party falsely claimed Ripple sold billions of XRP 💸 Community backlash followed, highlighting confusion over who controls escrow releases. 500M XRP split across two major wallets; Ripple retained 500M
Escrow unlocks are automatic, memos can be misleading, and XRP holders need a crash course in escrow mechanics. Don’t blame Ripple for someone else’s sarcasm 😏
Pepe coin (PEPE) jumped ~30% on Jan 2 after a bullish forecast from Hyperliquid trader James Wynn, who predicts a $69B market cap by year-end. The meme coin is showing early signs of a bullish reversal on the daily chart.
Price broke out of a descending parallel channel ✅ Momentum favors bulls: MACD rising (still below zero), RSI bullish divergence. Next resistance: $0.0000056, aligns with 23.6% Fibonacci. Beyond that: $0.0000074 if bulls maintain momentum
$PEPE market cap rose from $1.72B → $2.2B in 24h. Community-driven buying is fueling the rally. Social strength stronger than SHIB historically, boosting speculative confidence. Confirmation above $0.0000056 → targets $0.0000074 (~45% upside)
As we ring in the New Year, Bitcoin is trapped in a massive 6-week symmetrical triangle. The pressure is peaking at $88,500, and a violent exit is imminent.
The Bull Case: A breakout above the triangle targets a 15% pump, potentially hitting the legendary $100,000 psychological resistance. With public companies now holding over 5.1% of the supply, the institutional floor is rock solid.
The Bear Case: A breakdown targets $75,000, with some analysts warning of a "bear flag" trap that could wick as low as $70,000 before any real recovery.
The Expert View: MACD bullish divergence is flashing, suggesting downward pressure is drying up. Whether we hit six figures or take a detour south, 2026 is set to be a year of volatility. Are you starting 2026 with a bag or a buy order? 🥂
💰 2025 Wealth Boom: $11.9 Trillion and the AI Supremacy
The world’s 500 richest people just capped a record-breaking year, adding $2.2 trillion to their collective net worth. Driven by AI hype and a pro-market "Trump 2.0" environment, the top tier is now worth a staggering $11.9 trillion.
The Winners: • Elon Musk: Net worth hit $622.7B (+190B) despite D.O.G.E. drama, thanks to SpaceX and Tesla. • Larry Ellison: Briefly hit #1 after an Oracle AI surge; now worth $249.8B. • Gina Rinehart: Australia’s richest gained $12.6B, betting big on rare earths and Truth Social.
The Reality Check: • Crypto Crash: The October slump wiped out $2.6B from Michael Saylor. • Biggest Losers: Venture Global founders lost $17.7B each after a disastrous IPO and court battles.
2025 proved that while AI and political ties can create overnight giants, the $BTC market remains a brutal place for those on the wrong side of the trend. 📈🚀
📊 Bitcoin Market Snapshot Bitcoin (BTC) remains anchored near $87K as outflows from spot ETFs slow for the first time since Dec. 18. Six consecutive days of triple-digit outflows (~$1.1B) may be ending, hinting that institutional fatigue is bottoming out.
📈 Technical Outlook: • Support: $86K psychological level, then $82,175 if momentum fails • Resistance: $91.5K, aligned with 23.6% Fibonacci retracement from Oct high → Nov low • Momentum indicators are neutral → BTC could consolidate before a big move
Institutional flows are hinting at a relief rally, but $BTC sits at a make-or-break zone. A clean breakout could trigger renewed upward momentum; a failure could test November lows. Are you ready to ride it? 😏
$BTC is holding near $87,000, showing signs of stabilization despite persistent extreme fear in market sentiment. Volume remains moderate at $13.6B, while BTC’s market cap stands at $1.75T, reinforcing its dominant position.
📉 Technical Structure • BTC trades within a descending channel on the 4H chart • Support holding near $86,300, resistance around $94,600 • Price compressed between 50 & 100 EMAs • RSI near 50 → balance, not trend exhaustion
🔍 Key Levels to Watch • Bullish: Break above $88,600 → targets $90,500 → $92,500 • Bearish: Loss of $86,300 → downside opens toward $84,450
This looks less like weakness and more like pre-breakout consolidation. With institutional adoption intact and supply unchanged, current conditions favor positioning over panic.
Strategy is operating on a very different time horizon. The company announced a new purchase of 1,229 $BTC for approximately $108.8 million at an average price of $88,568, bringing total holdings to 672,497 BTC - the largest corporate Bitcoin treasury in the world.
📊 Treasury at Scale • Total acquisition cost: $50.44B • Average entry price: $74,997 per BTC • Accumulation continues at highs and during corrections - no attempt at market timing
📈 BTC Yield ≠ Trading • BTC yield: 23.2% YTD (2025) • Focus on increasing BTC per share, not speculative gains • Emphasis on accumulation over entry optimization
It’s a reaffirmation of Strategy’s long-term belief: Bitcoin is the core of the balance sheet, not a tactical position. Even at higher prices, the company continues to build exposure rather than reduce it.
📉 The MSTR Crack: Fear, Debt, and the End of the Saylor Premium?
Since Bitcoin’s peak in July, MSTR stock has cratered 65%, falling from $456 to a staggering $158. The narrative has shifted from "genius stacking" to "over-leverage anxiety." Traders are no longer just watching the $BTC price; they are scrutinizing MSTR’s convertible debt and interest costs.
In a move that surprised the "HODL at all costs" crowd, Strategy actually stopped buying Bitcoin this week. Instead of stacking sats, they funneled $748M into a USD reserve, bringing their cash pile to $2.19B. This is a clear defensive play to ease refinancing stress and prove they won't be forced to sell their BTC to pay the bills.
The "Saylor Premium" is Fading: • Index Risk: Polymarket bettors are pricing in a 61% chance that MSTR will be delisted from the MSCI index by March. • Underperformance: MSTR is currently ranked as the second-worst performer in the Nasdaq 100. • The Software Problem: Investors are questioning if the core software business is strong enough to keep the lights on if Bitcoin stays flat or enters a multi-year winter.
While MSTR stock bleeds, the broader crypto market is showing a weird split. Institutions pulled $460M out of BTC funds this week, but perpetual futures tell a different story. Open interest is actually up 2% (to $27B), and funding rates are at a two-week high. It seems retail and "degens" are still longing the dip, even as the "smart money" and MSTR shareholders run for the exits.
While $BTC struggles, mining stocks like Core Scientific and CleanSpark are absolutely mooning. The reason? They’ve stopped chasing just blocks and started chasing AI.
The Gains: • $CORZ: Up 10% this year after quadrupling in 2024. • $CLSK: Up 25% this year. • Mining ETF: Up 90% while BTC erased its 2025 gains.
The market is no longer valuing miners by their hash rate alone, but by their power capacity. We are seeing a massive decoupling: Bitcoin mining is moving overseas, while US "miners" are becoming the backbone of the AI revolution. Follow the infrastructure. If a miner signs a deal with a "hyperscaler" (Amazon/Google), the stock usually teleports. #WriteToEarnUpgrade
📉 Bitcoin Reality Check: Six Figures or Inflation Mirage?
Bitcoin nominally topped $126K in October, but when adjusted for inflation, it never truly crossed $100K 💸. Galaxy Research’s Alex Thorn says $BTC peak in 2020-dollar terms was $99,848.
💡 Bull vs Bear Signals: • Bullish: Bitcoin seen as scarce, inflation-resistant, continues attracting long-term capital 🛡️ • Bearish: Critics like Peter Schiff warn BTC underperforms gold & tech stocks, with a 46% decline vs gold since 2021 🏴
📈 Price Snapshot: • BTC hovering near $87K, down ~7% over the past year • Needs +23% to close Q4 positive • Precious metals rallying: Gold > $4,500, Silver ~$72.7
💭 Takeaway: Bitcoin may hit “six figures” in nominal terms, but inflation-adjusted reality keeps skeptics loud. Are you looking at the price or the purchasing power? 🤔
📊 Portfolio Outcome • Equally weighted $1,000 in each asset → ~$1,505 total, +50% YTD • Metals more than offset crypto losses 💪
Kiyosaki’s thesis holds - hard assets protect against inflation and systemic risk, crypto offers digital insurance but remains volatile. Diversification between precious metals and select cryptos remains key for a balanced 2025 strategy.
⚡ ZK-Rollups Fees Are a Hidden Bottleneck on Ethereum
Bridging $50 to a ZK-rollup like zkSync can cost $0.15–$0.50, despite $ETH Dencun upgrade slashing data costs by 90% 📉
• Proofing dominates fees: 60–70% of costs come from GPU-inefficient cryptography 💻 • $97M centralized prover market: >90% of ZK-L2s rely on a few prover-as-a-service providers, creating censorship, MEV, and centralization risks ⚠️ • Optimistic rollups vs ZK: Cheaper fees, but slower withdrawals and trust tradeoffs ⏳
Current ZK-rollup fees are a Web2 premium for decentralization. Until proving becomes as cheap as execution, ZK adoption will remain bottlenecked. The solution is hardware + market innovation-think ASIC evolution for truth, not hashes.
2025’s Most Profitable Billionaires—And How They Got There
Over the past year, I’ve spent more time than usual learning about successful entrepreneurs and billionaires. I’ve looked into their careers, how they work, what they care about, and what they do outside of business. It’s been eye-opening and has helped me think about my own path too. What stood out to me in 2025 is how some of these billionaires didn’t just grow their wealth—they took it to a whole new level. They weren’t just following trends; they were creating them. Here are some of the most impressive stories from this year. Elon Musk: Engineering the Future at an Unmatched Scale Following Elon Musk in 2025 felt like watching several industries evolve in real time. Tesla once again pushed boundaries, making serious progress toward fully autonomous vehicles. This was not just another software update or marketing headline. It was a fundamental shift in how transportation is designed, sold, and used. Neuralink also moved from theory closer to application. In 2025, the company signed partnerships focused on medical use cases for neural interfaces, reinforcing the idea that Musk is not betting on trends but on long-term technological layers that will define entire decades. And of course, SpaceX continues to dominate the private space industry, turning launches into infrastructure rather than events. Result: According to various estimates, Musk’s capital is already approaching $600 billion, putting him on track to potentially become the first person in history with a trillion-dollar personal fortune.
Interesting fact: Musk has a unique way of handling success. Instead of hoarding wealth, he famously invested much of his fortune into ventures that could change humanity’s future, including the colonization of Mars. Additionally, Musk is an avid Twitter user, often engaging with fans and critics alike, which has also become a key part of his public persona. Bill Gates: Turning Capital into Long-Term Impact Watching Bill Gates in 2025 is a reminder that scale does not always mean speed. Sometimes it means precision. Through TerraPower, Gates pushed forward advanced nuclear technologies aimed at safe, clean, and scalable energy. At the same time, Breakthrough Energy Ventures continued backing climate-focused startups that are often too early or too complex for traditional investors. What stands out to me is Gates’ consistency. He has been talking about climate, energy, and sustainability for years. In 2025, those investments started to look less visionary and more inevitable. Result: Gates’ personal capital currently stands at approximately $103.8 billion, reinforced by long-term investments that are now moving from experimentation to implementation.
Interesting fact: Gates is also an avid book lover and has written several books, with one of his most recent works focusing on the urgent need for innovation in climate change and sustainable technology. Moreover, his philanthropic ventures through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have transformed healthcare and education systems in many developing countries. Gates is also known for his obsession with efficiency, reportedly spending weeks optimizing his daily schedule to the finest detail. Jack Dorsey: Rebuilding Finance from the Ground Up Jack Dorsey’s 2025 was about infrastructure, not headlines. Through Block and Square, Dorsey continued developing payment and financial systems built around blockchain principles. The focus was not speculation, but usability. Payments, transfers, and financial access designed to work at scale, quietly and efficiently. What I find interesting about Dorsey is his refusal to chase noise. While others market blockchain as a revolution, he treats it as plumbing. Invisible, essential, and global. Result: In 2025, Dorsey’s capital grew steadily as his companies strengthened their position at the intersection of fintech and blockchain-based financial infrastructure. Jack’s net worth is already around $4.9 billion.
Interesting fact: Dorsey, a known advocate for Bitcoin, spends a significant amount of time focused on the future of cryptocurrency. He once admitted that his favorite hobby is meditation, using it to "clear his mind" and keep the creativity flowing. Additionally, Dorsey is known for his ultra-minimalist lifestyle, with a no-phone rule at home to avoid distractions. Volodymyr Nosov: From Technology to Capital — One of the Strongest Cases of the Year Volodymyr Nosov is, in my view, one of the most compelling and structurally strong technology success stories of 2025. This year, WhiteBIT delivered a rare combination of scale, infrastructure growth, and brand positioning in the blockchain and new technologies sector. One of the most notable milestones was the launch of ICTC, the largest crypto online tournament to date, which attracted massive global attention and helped bridge technology with mainstream digital culture. Another major step was the inclusion of WhiteBIT’s native coin ($WBT) in the S&P Jones index. This was not a symbolic move. Index inclusion fundamentally changes how institutional capital views an asset and the company behind it. Result: Nosov’s personal net worth in 2025, according to various estimates, is around $7 billion. The success of WhiteBIT in blockchain technologies and innovative products has been a key factor that significantly boosted Nosov’s capital. The company’s projected capitalization could reach $52 billion, with its market cap hitting $20 billion by 2026, confirming the success of Nosov’s strategy.
Interesting fact: Outside of technology, Nosov is a passionate collector of exclusive cars. In 2025, he launched a WBT Garage on YouTube, where he showcases vehicles from his personal collection. The episodes are already attracting millions of views. Reed Hastings: Building a Media Empire That Still Grows Reed Hastings, co-founder and chairman of the board of Netflix, demonstrated in 2025 that streaming is still very much a growth business when executed correctly. Netflix continued refining its recommendation algorithms, content strategy, and global production pipeline. One of the standout releases was Wednesday, which once again proved Netflix’s ability to turn original IP into a global cultural phenomenon. What impressed me most was Netflix’s discipline. Instead of chasing every trend, the company doubled down on storytelling, data-driven decisions, and international expansion. Result: Reed Hastings’ personal capital currently stands at approximately $5.2 billion, reflecting Netflix’s sustained dominance and ability to adapt even in a saturated market.
Interesting fact: Hastings is known for his love of movies and once mentioned that he watches at least 2 movies a week. He also plays a significant role in the content creation strategy, often personally picking projects to invest in. Not just a businessman, but a true media enthusiast. Takeaway Looking back at 2025, one thing becomes clear. Capital growth at this level is never accidental. Whether it’s Musk engineering entire industries, Gates investing decades ahead, Dorsey rebuilding financial infrastructure, Nosov scaling blockchain into a global business, or Hastings refining digital media into a machine, each case proves the same idea. The biggest money is made where technology, patience, and execution intersect. If 2025 taught me anything, it’s that following how these people think is often more valuable than following markets themselves. #WriteToEarnUpgrade
While the world was staring at $BTC , Silver just did the unthinkable: shattered its All-Time High and crossed $70. This isn't just a pump; it’s a full-blown entry into Price Discovery Mode.
We saw a quick rejection after hitting the high. Classic profit-taking. Once a psychological barrier like $70 is cleared, the "paper hands" exit, and the market tests the strength of the new floor. Welcome to the wild west. Without historical resistance overhead, price swings will become wider and more emotional.
Silver is currently trading like a high-cap altcoin in a bull run. This phase rarely marks the end of a trend—it’s usually the start of a more aggressive, reactive cycle. However, the "easy money" phase is over; now it's a battle of conviction.
The Strategy: The $70 zone is now the line in the sand. If we flip it into support, the sky is the limit. If we fail to hold, expect a deep retracement to hunt for fresh liquidity.
Bitcoin (BTC) rolled over on Tuesday, slipping –2.6% to ~$87,650, cutting short a rebound that briefly pushed price toward $90,000. The move reflects a risk-off pause, driven more by macro uncertainty than by crypto-specific stress.
This is not a breakdown, but a consolidation under macro pressure. $BTC holding above key support while volatility stays compressed points to indecision, not distribution. Direction likely resolves after US data, when liquidity returns.
⚠️ The next macro signal will decide whether $90K is reclaimed or another leg of consolidation unfolds.
Strategy, led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, significantly strengthened its liquidity position last week, raising $747.8 million through common stock sales. The move reinforces the company’s ability to sustain its capital strategy amid $BTC volatility.
Strategy remains the largest publicly traded Bitcoin holder, with 671,268 BTC acquired for just over $50B and now valued at approximately $60.4B at BTC ~$90,000.
This capital raise - it’s a defensive liquidity play. Strategy is building a longer runway to support its dividend obligations while maintaining maximum exposure to Bitcoin’s upside.