🚨 GERMANY IN TROUBLE: BANKRUPTCIES EXPLODE 🇩🇪💥
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Germany is facing a serious economic shock. Last year alone, 17,604 companies went bankrupt, the highest number in 20 years, according to the Leibniz Institute for Economic Research Halle (IWH). This is not a one-time event — it is the 4th year in a row bankruptcies have increased. 👀⚠️
The numbers are shocking. Since 2021, bankruptcies are up 115%, and they are now 57% higher than before the pandemic. Even during the 2009 Global Financial Crisis, company failures were about 5% lower than today. That shows how deep the pressure has become.
The hardest hit sector is manufacturing, the backbone of Germany’s economy. Rising energy costs, weak global demand, and tight financing are crushing businesses. This is no longer just a slowdown — Germany is moving through a real economic crisis, and the cracks are spreading fast. 🌍🔥
📊 Weekly sentiment update: what is the indicator telling us?
BTC price continues to move within a relatively tight range, but beneath the surface, sentiment dynamics are shifting in a more meaningful way.
📉 News sentiment remains in negative territory, around the –12 to –15 zone, but what stands out this week is the flattening and gradual stabilization of the trend. After the sharp deterioration earlier in the period, bearish momentum has slowed, and sentiment is no longer accelerating lower.
This matters.
🧠 A sentiment level in this range reflects persistent caution and skepticism, not panic. Historically, more dangerous regimes emerge when sentiment accelerates toward extreme pessimism (–25 and below). We are not there.
At the same time, sentiment is not supportive of strong upside continuation. This keeps the market in a neutral-to-defensive regime, where price action is more likely driven by liquidity, positioning, and short-term flows rather than a new fundamental trend.
👀 For our sentiment indicator, this means:
- No confirmation of a bullish impulse yet
- No signs of capitulation or systemic stress
- Continued need for patience and close monitoring of sentiment inflections
A sustained sentiment reversal or renewed acceleration will be key for the next directional signal.
🧭 How to read the indicator:
- Look for a change in the direction of the news sentiment score.
- Look for horizontal sections of the negative or positive score.
- Observe the rate of change of score during the reversal period.
- Negative score is ascending - positive news feed is pushing the score in a positive direction.
- Positive score is descending - negative news feed is pushing the score in a negative direction.
⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Crypto markets are volatile, always do your own research and manage risk responsibly.
#SentimentAnalysis
#plasma $XPL @Plasma
Stablecoin payments don’t fail because they’re slow — they fail because they’re inconsistent.
Plasma is designed around that idea. By making stablecoins first-class at the protocol level, with gasless USDT transfers and deterministic finality through PlasmaBFT, the network focuses on repeatability rather than peak speed.
When the same action produces the same outcome every time, teams stop designing workarounds. Processes simplify, reconciliation becomes routine, and stablecoin flows start to resemble infrastructure instead of exceptions.
That consistency is what makes a settlement network usable beyond experimentation.
I’m honestly excited about where Dusk is heading.
Privacy in blockchain is no longer optional, and Dusk understands that real finance needs confidentiality and clear rules. Instead of trying to work around regulation, they’re building a system that fits inside it. That alone makes them different.
The modular design is smart. With DuskEVM, developers can deploy Ethereum-style smart contracts while still keeping compliance and privacy in place. It feels like they’re building for institutions, not just crypto natives.
What really stands out to me is the zero-knowledge tech. Transactions stay private, but they’re still verifiable when needed. That balance is exactly what banks, funds, and serious financial players require.
Add in the NPEX partnership aiming to bring over €300M in tokenized securities on-chain, plus DuskTrade launching in 2026… this isn’t theory anymore. This is real-world finance slowly moving on-chain.
Dusk feels patient, focused, and purposeful.
No hype. Just building.
#Dusk $DUSK @Dusk_Foundation
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Can Fair Markets Exist Without Privacy?
Public blockchains treat transparency as a virtue in all cases. Traditional finance doesn’t and that difference matters. When every position and transaction is visible, markets become distorted. Front-running, strategy leakage, and forced signaling become the norm.
That’s why Dusk Network approaches privacy the way regulated markets do not as secrecy, but as protection. Sensitive information stays private by default, while verifiable proofs exist when regulators or auditors need them. This balance is critical for institutions and serious issuers. Without it, tokenization remains a narrative instead of a working system. Dusk isn’t rejecting transparency; it’s applying it where it belongs.
@Dusk_Foundation #Dusk $DUSK
I have been watching WAL closely, and honestly, Walrus feels like it is entering a new chapter. The focus has shifted away from proving the concept and toward making the system scalable and dependable for real usage.
Recent updates show a strong emphasis on performance and predictability. Developers now have better control over how data is stored and accessed, and costs are easier to understand when building applications. That clarity matters a lot when teams decide where to deploy long term products.
What excites me most is how naturally Walrus fits into the growth of Sui. As more high performance apps come online, the need for fast and decentralized data storage increases. Walrus is positioning itself as the default layer for that need.
This is not a flashy narrative, but it is a powerful one. Infrastructure that works quietly in the background is what lasts. WAL is becoming the kind of network people rely on without even thinking about it, and that is usually a very good sign for the future.
@WalrusProtocol $WAL #walrus
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Why DUSK Feels Like Real Financial Infrastructure—Not Just Another DeFi Project
DUSK doesn’t look or act like those wild, open DeFi platforms you see everywhere. It’s built to work more like the regulated financial systems banks and brokers use every day. Most DeFi projects chase total openness and endless ways to mix and match protocols. DUSK? It cares about privacy, but it still plays by the rules. The whole thing revolves around selective disclosure—so banks and institutions can prove they’re playing fair without putting all their sensitive information out in the open.
Here’s where it really stands out: instead of just piling everything onto public ledgers and transparent smart contracts, DUSK leans on zero-knowledge proofs right at its core. That means users get confidential transactions, private smart contracts, and regulatory reporting—all without giving up their privacy. It’s a lot closer to how clearing houses, settlement networks, or regulated exchanges actually work.
And DUSK doesn’t stop there. It locks in deterministic finality, predictable fees, and the kind of security big institutions demand. DeFi tends to move fast and break things, but DUSK is all about being reliable, easy to audit, and legally sound.
So, DUSK isn’t out to overthrow banks with code. It’s laying down the kind of blockchain infrastructure that regulated finance can actually use. Think of it more like the digital pipes and wiring behind the scenes, not just another playground for speculation.@Dusk_Foundation #Dusk $DUSK
🚨 WARNING FROM WARREN BUFFETT: DOLLAR RISK AHEAD? 💵⚠️
$DUSK | $FRAX | $FHE
Warren Buffett has sent a quiet but powerful warning. He says it may be a good idea not to rely only on the U.S. dollar, and instead own other currencies too. Coming from one of the world’s most respected investors, this message is hard to ignore. 👀
Buffett’s thinking is simple but serious. With rising debt, heavy money printing, and global shifts in trade, the dollar’s long-term strength is being questioned. Diversifying into other currencies can help protect wealth if the dollar loses purchasing power over time.
The shock is not what he said — it’s who said it. When Buffett talks about currency risk, it signals big changes under the surface. Smart investors don’t bet on one currency forever. They prepare before the pressure shows. 🌍💥
Dusk stands apart because they’re building for constraints, not freedom.
I’m noticing how different their mindset is. Many projects chase permissionless everything. #Dusk accepts that finance operates inside rules. They’re designing around “legal clarity”, “regulated markets”, and “institutional readiness”.
Their structure reflects that. Separate layers for execution and settlement. Privacy that can be proven, not just promised. A vision where assets move on chain without breaking existing frameworks.
They’re not loud about it. They’re precise. And they’re consistent. I’m watching this because long term systems aren’t built on slogans, they’re built on decisions that age well.
#dusk $DUSK @Dusk_Foundation
Markets will always move faster than expectations, but that does not mean your capital should lose its freedom. Walrus is built for environments where volatility is normal, not exceptional. With WAL reinforcing protocol level accountability and USDf providing stable onchain liquidity, users can access capital without being forced to sell or abandon long term positions. The result is a system that lets you stay invested while remaining adaptable. Designed for real market pressure, Walrus offers the kind of resilient infrastructure DeFi needs to grow with confidence, not hype.
@WalrusProtocol #walrus $WAL
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Dusk caught my attention today because reality is finally catching up to crypto.
I’m thinking about how finance actually works. Companies need funding. Investors need protection. Regulators need visibility. Most blockchains break at least one of those. #Dusk is trying to hold all three together.
Their approach is simple to explain. Transactions stay private. Proof exists when required. That’s it. Underneath, they use “privacy preserving smart contracts”, a layered system, and a focus on compliance from day one.
What changed my view recently is how clearly their direction is forming. They’re not experimenting anymore. They’re shaping a chain meant for real financial activity — issuance, trading, settlement — without forcing users to give up privacy just to participate.
That balance feels rare, and it feels deliberate.
#dusk $DUSK @Dusk_Foundation
🚨 BREAKING: TRUMP WORRIED ABOUT CANADA’S DEFENSE 🇺🇸🇨🇦
$DUSK | $FRAX | $FHE
According to NBC News, President Donald Trump is not happy with Canada’s military strength. In private talks with his aides, Trump has raised serious concerns about Canada’s ability to protect its borders, especially from possible threats linked to Russia or China. Six current and former U.S. officials confirmed these discussions. 👀
Trump believes Canada must spend more on defense. Behind the scenes, Washington is now considering a new security agreement with Ottawa to strengthen protection along Canada’s northern frontier. This shows the issue is being taken very seriously at the highest levels.
Here’s the shocking part: one source says defending Canada’s north is central to Trump’s bigger plan to secure the entire Western Hemisphere. This is not just about Canada — it’s about control, security, and power in a rapidly changing global landscape. The pressure on Ottawa is quietly building. 🌍⚠️
Dusk was never built for noise. It was built for the moment when blockchain stops being a playground and starts becoming real infrastructure.
Born in 2018, Dusk chose the hardest path from day one. Not chasing memes. Not chasing hype. But chasing something most chains avoided: regulated finance with privacy at its core. While others asked “how fast?”, Dusk asked “how does this work in the real world?”
Years of quiet building led to a turning point. The network went live. Not as an experiment, but as a foundation. A place where financial institutions can move value without exposing every detail to the public, yet still meet the rules they cannot ignore. Privacy without secrecy. Transparency without surveillance.
This is where Dusk feels different. Transactions can stay confidential, assets can be tokenized without leaking sensitive data, and compliance is not bolted on later — it’s woven into the protocol itself. That balance is rare. And in a world moving toward regulation, it’s powerful.
The vision goes far beyond simple transfers. Real-world assets. Regulated markets. Financial products that need trust, audits, and legal clarity. Dusk isn’t asking institutions to “adapt later.” It’s saying: you can build here now.
Looking toward 2026, the story becomes even more intense. As rules tighten and institutions step cautiously into blockchain, only a few networks will be ready. Dusk is positioning itself as one of them. Not loud. Not flashy. Just prepared.
@Dusk_Foundation
#Dusk
$DUSK
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Jan 12, 2025–Jan 18, 2025 #LookonchainWeeklyReport
🟢 Overview
Stablecoin market cap increased by $3.82B, with Solana and Base driving the strongest inflows. DEX activity was mixed, as spot volume climbed while perp volume dipped slightly. Institutions added 5,514 BTC, and major whales stayed active, including 1011short accumulating ETH and Arthur Hayes returning to HYPE.
🟢 Stablecoin Market
The total stablecoin market cap increased by $3.82B.
🟢 Spot & Perps Trading Volume on DEXs
🟢 Protocol Revenue
🟢 Last week, 5 companies increased their holdings by 5,514 $BTC($512.6M).
🟢 Institutional/Whale Activity
The #BitcoinOG (1011short) doubled down, adding another 20,000 $ETH($65.9M).
https://t.co/pXGMxFeLWc
Arthur Hayes bought 19,227 $HYPE ($499K) again after 3 months.
⚙️ Trump’s tariff playbook is back
Markets are facing another tariff-driven volatility cycle. Trump has announced new tariffs on the EU while tying any rollback to a Greenland deal, restarting a familiar pattern that traders have seen multiple times before.
A new 10% tariff is set to begin on February 1, with a planned increase to 25% on June 1 if no agreement is reached.
The targets include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland. Trump has stated the tariffs stay until a full deal on Greenland is reached.
This fits the same structure that has defined Trump’s trade strategy in previous episodes.
How the tariff cycle usually unfolds
🟡 Initial threat or cryptic message, often late Friday
🟡 Formal tariff announcement shortly after, usually aggressive in size
🟡 Repeated pressure over the weekend while markets are closed
🟡 Futures sell off when markets reopen on Sunday night
🟡 Early week volatility as headlines dominate
🟡 Dip buying appears midweek as traders realize tariffs are not yet live
🟡 Talks and “progress” headlines surface the following weekend
🟡 Futures rally on optimism, often fading after the cash open
🟡 A deal is announced before tariffs actually take effect
Tariffs are used as leverage, not as an end goal.
The timing matters.
Announcements tend to come when markets are closed, with a 2–3 week window before implementation to force negotiations. In past cases, deals were announced on the exact day tariffs were supposed to go live.
This time the Greenland demand is more complex than past disputes, which could stretch the timeline. Still, the sequence remains familiar.
Markets tend to struggle most during the headline phase, then stabilize once process replaces emotion.
Volatility is not the outcome. It is the mechanism.
#BTCVSGOLD #WriteToEarnUpgrade #BTC100kNext? #MarketRebound $BTC $ETH $SOL
$PHA Market Update — Momentum Shift in Play
PHA just snapped awake with a sharp sweep from the lows, triggering a fast sentiment flip. Strong bullish momentum entered the market with aggressive volume, confirming that buyers are back in control. Volatility remains elevated, so precision and risk management are key.
Current Price: $0.0412
📊 Momentum Insight
Price rebounded powerfully from the panic zone and reclaimed key intraday structure. Short-term bullish strength remains valid as long as higher lows continue to hold.
🟢 Support Levels
• 0.0410
• 0.0386
🔴 Resistance Levels
• 0.0441
• 0.0462
🎯 Trade Plan
Entry Zone: 0.0418 – 0.0425
Targets: 0.0445 → 0.0460
Stop Loss: 0.0399
This move feels like a transition from relief to growing confidence. If bulls successfully defend support, continuation could accelerate quickly. Stay sharp, stay disciplined, and respect your risk.
#MarketRebound #PHA #BTC100kNext? #WriteToEarnUpgrade
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Jan 12, 2026–Jan 18, 2026 #LookonchainWeeklyReport
🟢 Overview
Stablecoin market cap increased by $3.82B, with Solana and Base driving the strongest inflows. DEX activity was mixed, as spot volume climbed while perp volume dipped slightly. Institutions added 5,514 BTC, and major whales stayed active, including 1011short accumulating ETH and Arthur Hayes returning to HYPE.
🟢 Stablecoin Market
The total stablecoin market cap increased by $3.82B.
🟢 Spot & Perps Trading Volume on DEXs
🟢 Protocol Revenue
🟢 Last week, 5 companies increased their holdings by 5,514 $BTC($512.6M).
🟢 Institutional/Whale Activity
The #BitcoinOG (1011short) doubled down, adding another 20,000 $ETH($65.9M).
https://t.co/pXGMxFeLWc
Arthur Hayes bought 19,227 $HYPE ($499K) again after 3 months.