Bitcoin may only reach the $150,000 mark once two major whales finish selling, according to David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin holding company Nakamoto.

Bailey said in an X post on Tuesday that the “only reason” Bitcoin is not already at $150,000 is due to selling pressure from two large holders.

“Once they’re slain (1 down, 1 halfway there)… up only,” Bailey wrote.

Whale Activity Pressures Bitcoin

Bitcoin is currently trading at around $110,240, down nearly 3% over the past month. A move to $150,000 would represent a 36% increase from current levels.

Large whale transactions have rattled the market in recent weeks:

On Aug. 21, a whale sold around $4 billion worth of Bitcoin, rotating into Ether after holding for more than five years.

On Aug. 24, another whale sold 24,000 BTC worth $2.7 billion, sparking a flash crash that liquidated $500 million in leveraged positions.

Analysts See Upside Beyond $150K

While Bailey points to $150,000 as the next major milestone, other analysts are even more bullish.

Steven McClurg, CEO of Canary Capital, sees a greater than 50% chance of Bitcoin reaching $140K–$150K before the next bear market.

Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy Digital, projects Bitcoin could trade between $150K–$180K by the end of 2025.

Arthur Hayes (BitMEX co-founder) and Tom Lee (Fundstrat co-founder) have both suggested Bitcoin could rise to $250K before year-end.

Market Sentiment

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index recently slipped into “Fear” before returning to a neutral reading of 49 this week, reflecting ongoing uncertainty as whale selling and macroeconomic factors weigh on sentiment.

Bitcoin just bounced off a local low under $112K and is climbing back toward $116K — and depending on who you ask, it’s either:

About to dive harder...
or
Gearing up for a new all-time high.

So, how do you make money in a market that’s stuck in indecision?

Let’s break down 5 ways to profit from Bitcoin’s current setup, whether it rips or dips.

1. Trade the $116.5K “Magnet” Level

Analysts are calling $116,500 a key short liquidation zone — meaning lots of over-leveraged short traders will get wiped if BTC pushes through.

🧠 How to earn: Trade the breakout. Set tight stop-losses below $114K and target $118K+ if momentum builds. Keep it clean and leverage-light — don’t get greedy in chop.
2. Long Volatility (Yes, It’s Back)

Bitcoin’s recent moves from high to low this month are barely 3.6%. Historically, that’s low — the average monthly swing is closer to 10%.

🧠 How to earn: Load up on volatility strategies — consider straddles or strangles using options (if you're experienced), or just position for both scenarios: scale in on dips and have a sell target ready for pumps.
3. Follow the Whales — or Trade Against Them

Whales are moving big chunks of BTC to exchanges. Over 40,000 BTC hit exchanges on August 1, mostly at a loss — a sign of fear or a smart move to bait buyers?

🧠 How to earn: Watch whale ratios. When they spike and prices dip, it often signals a short-term bottom — smart money sells into strength, not weakness. Time your entries during these moments of panic.
4. Ride the Rate Cut Narrative

Markets are now pricing in a 0.25% interest rate cut in September. Lower rates = more liquidity = good for risk assets like BTC.

🧠 How to earn: Front-run the Fed. Position before the rate cut. Buy the rumor, sell the news. Expect increased inflows to Bitcoin if real yields drop.
5. 🪙 Stack & Hold When Retail Panic Sells

With short-term holders panic-dumping and whales de-risking, this might be your ideal stacking window — especially if BTC drops to $110K or below again.

🧠 How to earn: DCA (dollar-cost average) into dips. Ignore the noise. BTC remains fundamentally strong, and selling into fear has rarely aged well long-term.
Bonus: Don’t Forget the August Effect

Historically, Bitcoin makes its biggest moves in August — both crashes and rallies. Traders who sit out during this month usually miss volatility (and opportunity).

TL;DR: The market may be shaky, but opportunities are everywhere right now — whether you trade, stack, or just monitor macro moves.

Want signals, charts, or volatility breakdowns? Let me know — I’ve got plenty to share.

Stay sharp. Volatility = income (if you play it right).

A new joint report from Binance Pay and crypto travel platform Travala shows that travelers paying with crypto aren’t just early adopters — they’re big spenders with high loyalty.
Key Findings

Crypto bookings 2024: $80M (up from $45M in 2023)

Average booking value: $1,211 (crypto) vs. $469 (fiat) → 2.5x higher

LTV boost: Crypto users are 3x more valuable over time due to longer stays & repeat bookings

Repeat rate: 57% more likely to book hotels again with crypto

Why the Difference?

Many crypto travelers work remotely or in Web3, enabling frequent, flexible travel

Borderless payments = no FX lines, no foreign transaction fees, instant settlement

Airline integrations with crypto saw a 40% booking boost in 2024 (Triple-A report)

Macro Context

Crypto ownership growing at a 99% CAGR

65% of holders want to use it for payments

Travala accepts 141+ cryptocurrencies for flights, hotels, and tours (BTC, USDC, USDT, etc.)

️ Industry Trend

Crypto payments started with high-end goods (luxury fashion, watches, cars) but are now moving into mainstream retail and travel. Even fast food chains like Steak ’n Shake are in — though on-chain BTC payments can still face high fees & delays, making off-chain solutions like Binance Pay more practical for now.

Takeaway: Crypto travelers are a premium customer segment — higher spend, stronger loyalty, and faster adoption of new payment rails. For travel and hospitality businesses, ignoring this market could mean leaving serious money on the table.

Would you pay for travel with crypto if it meant faster booking and no FX fees — or would you stick to fiat for the rewards points?

Just one day after Aave became the first DeFi protocol to hit $60B in net deposits across 14 networks, scammers have launched a large-scale phishing campaign via Google Ads.
Quick Context

Milestone: Aave’s deposits tripled over the past year — from ~$18B (Aug 2024) to $60B now.

Price: AAVE currently at ~$304.15.

Attack vector: Fake Aave investment platform ads appearing in Google search results.

How the Scam Works

User clicks the malicious ad → redirected to a fake Aave site.

Site prompts them to connect their wallet.

Once connected, attackers can drain all funds from the wallet — irreversible.

Important: Loss figures aren’t confirmed yet, but reach is high due to Google Ads’ scale.
Protect Yourself

Always verify URLs before connecting wallets or sending funds.

Use tools like Revoke.cash to remove suspicious approvals.

Move funds immediately from compromised wallets — and never reuse them.

Disconnect your wallet from any suspicious sites.

Bottom line: Milestones attract attention — and not just from traders. Scammers are getting more sophisticated, using legitimate ad networks to hit big audiences. Double-check before you click.

Has anyone here actually seen these fake Aave ads in search results?

Bitcoin has kicked off September (historically its worst month) with fresh volatility, testing local lows and sparking a battle between dip buyers and short sellers.

Key Developments

New local lows: BTC dropped to $107,270, briefly rebounded toward $110K.

Short targets: Many traders eye a flush toward $100K–$94K (psychological level + CME gap).

ETF outflows: August saw $750M in net withdrawals from U.S. Bitcoin ETFs — the second-worst month on record.

Institutional slowdown: Buying has dropped to its weakest pace since April, even as demand still covers ~200% of daily miner supply.

Macro headwinds:

Labor Day holiday closed U.S. markets.

Tariff chaos after a federal court ruled Trump overstepped in imposing duties.

Fed expected to cut rates on Sept 17 (90% probability of a 0.25% cut).

🪙 Traders’ Playbook

CrypNuevo’s map:

$112K–$115K → short liquidations stacked.

$100K → key psychological support with long bids.

$94K → possible wick target to clear stops + close CME gap.

Liquidity zones: Order books show demand reappearing at $105K, $102.6K, and $100K.

Gold vs BTC

Gold at $3,489/oz, close to ATH, fueled by inflation fears + rate cut bets.

Historically, September is gold’s second-strongest month — while Bitcoin usually struggles.

Peter Schiff (as always): “Gold breakout is very bearish for Bitcoin.”

️ Seasonality Check

Average September return for BTC: –3.5%.

Even in bull markets, September rarely delivers fireworks.

This year marks the first post-halving “red” August, challenging the classic 4-year cycle thesis.

️ Big Picture

Bull case: ETF demand still > miner supply; any short squeeze above $112K–$115K could trigger fast upside.

Bear case: Seasonal weakness + institutional pullback + macro uncertainty could open the door to $100K or below.

Wild card: Fed’s September meeting. Liquidity injections from rate cuts could flip the narrative fast.

Question for the forum: With September’s track record, are you stacking bids at $100K–$94K or betting on a short squeeze back to $115K+ before the Fed?

Price Action Breakdown
After running the lows with a clear Sell Side Liquidity Sweep, BTC quickly reversed and printed a Market Structure Shift (MSS). This marked the first real sign that the market might be ready to transition from weakness into strength.

Retracement Zone
Price is now retracing into a very interesting area — the overlap of a Bullish Fair Value Gap, an IFVG, and the Golden Pocket. When multiple imbalances and Fibonacci levels line up like this, it often builds a high-probability zone where institutions look to re-accumulate positions before the next move higher.

Upside Target
If this area holds and buyers step in, the next logical draw on liquidity sits above Buy Side Liquidity. That pool of stops acts like a magnet, and with the prior lows already cleaned, the path of least resistance could be higher.

Invalidation
On the other hand, a failure to hold inside the Golden Pocket would weaken this bullish narrative. A clean break below the sweep low would suggest that this rebound was only temporary relief before further downside.

Final Thoughts
This setup is all about how price reacts inside the retracement zone. If we see strength here, the run toward Buy Side Liquidity is very much in play. If not, patience will pay, as deeper levels will likely come into focus.

What’s your take — do you see this zone holding, or are you expecting another flush?

Bitcoin is sitting around $110K, but according to David Bailey (CEO of Nakamoto), the only thing holding it back from a $150K breakout is… two whales unloading their bags.

“Once they’re slain (1 down, 1 halfway there)… up only.” – Bailey

That’s a potential 36% upside once the selling is done. Let’s break it down.

The Whale Drag

Aug 21: A 5+ year holder sold $4B in BTC → ETH on-chain.

Aug 24: Another whale dumped 24,000 BTC ($2.7B), triggering a flash crash & $500M in liquidations.

Result: Fear in the market, BTC down ~3% in 30 days.

When whales dump, weak hands panic. But once the supply overhang clears, bulls regain control.

Price Targets in Play

$150K → Bailey’s short-term target once whales finish selling.

$140K–$150K → Canary Capital CEO says >50% chance before next bear market.

$150K–$180K → Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn projects by year-end.

$250K → Arthur Hayes & Tom Lee say BTC could stretch that high before 2025 closes.

How to Make Money on Whale Dumps

Accumulate on Fear 🩸

The $100K–$107K zone has been whale dump territory. Set limit buys there.

History shows: after forced liquidations, BTC usually bounces hard.

Front-Run the Whale Exhaustion

Watch on-chain data. Once whale addresses stop sending BTC to exchanges, the selling cliff is over.

That’s your signal to load up before the rip.

Trade the Short Squeeze

With shorts stacking up, any bounce could trigger a squeeze back to $112K–$115K quickly.

Scalpers: set take-profits around those levels.

Position for Year-End Moonshots

If Bailey’s right, $150K is just the “whale ceiling.”

With rate cuts and ETF flows, $180K–$250K remains on the table.

️ Bottom Line

Two whales are weighing down BTC, but they won’t sell forever. Once their supply clears:

Long-term holders get stronger.

Price climbs toward $150K+.

Smart money buys blood while retail panics.

Don’t just fear the whales — profit from them.

If your crypto routine feels like juggling 12 browser tabs — DEX here, GameFi there, Telegram buzzing in the background — you’re not alone. Web3 fragmentation has been one of the biggest pain points for users.

Enter ShimaNest, a new “super app” built on BNB Chain, rolling out its unified DApp and presale for its SHIM token.

The Vision: One ID to Rule Them All

At the core of ShimaNest is the Shima ID, a portable identity that connects every part of the app:

DeFi: staking, swaps, and onchain finance

GameFi: missions, quests, and leaderboards

AI Suite: research tools, price alerts, and curated market views

Social Hub: wallet-based BlockChat + community features

Governance: DAO voting integrated directly into the platform

There’s even ShimaSoul, which adds a “spiritual” twist with tarot readings and energy scans right from your dashboard. (Because hey, sometimes vibes matter as much as charts.)

From Play → Profit

ShimaNest’s gamified layer aims to boost daily engagement:

Complete missions, climb leaderboards, join “Area 51” events

Earn GSHIM (the in-game token)

Swap GSHIM → SHIM via Shima Swap

This creates a closed-loop economy where playing feeds the tokenomics — potentially solving Web3’s sticky user-retention problem.

AI as Your Copilot

ShimaNest integrates AI-driven tools so you can go from signal → action → community chat without leaving the app:

Crypto Hub: curated market overviews

Signal Engine: trade alerts

Price + Analysis: deeper market breakdowns

BlockChat: secure, wallet-based discussions

Ethan Dyer (lead dev) summed it up:

“Web3 should feel like one place, not many tabs.”

Big Picture

BNB Chain verified and featured on DAppBay

Plans to link with NanoChain for cross-chain identity portability

Unifying DeFi, GameFi, AI, and social under a single Shima ID

By bundling research, play, community, and governance into one ecosystem, ShimaNest is betting that simplicity + engagement = mass adoption.

What do you think? Is ShimaNest solving a real pain point by unifying Web3… or is the “super app” model just too ambitious to succeed?

Cybersecurity firm SentinelLABS is warning about an ongoing scam using old, legitimate-looking YouTube accounts to promote a so-called crypto trading bot — which actually contains a weaponized smart contract designed to drain wallets.
Scam Details

How it works:

    Video promotes a “profitable trading bot” and shares smart contract code.

    Victim deploys the contract → attacker’s wallet address is hidden as a trading address.

    Once the victim funds the contract, the attacker can withdraw all assets.

Entry point: Victims are told to deposit at least 0.5 ETH (~$1,829) to cover gas and “ensure big profits.”

Stolen so far: Over 256 ETH (~$939K). Largest wallet: 244.9 ETH.

How They Build Trust

Using aged YouTube channels with histories of posting crypto news, investing tips, and pop culture content.

Possible purchased accounts (old YouTube channels are openly sold on Telegram/search engines).

Some videos appear AI-generated to scale faster.

Negative comments are deleted; fake testimonials flood the comment section.

Red Flags & Takeaways

Unverified trading tools promoted on social media = high risk.

“Too good to be true” returns are almost always scams.

Never deploy or fund contracts you haven’t fully reviewed.

Use trusted dev resources and peer review before interacting with on-chain code.

Bottom line: This scam works because it targets greed + trust in established platforms. Always verify the code and the source before sending funds.

Has anyone here seen these videos in their YouTube recommendations lately?

The Trump family–linked DeFi platform World Liberty Financial (WLFI) just dropped a governance proposal that could redefine its tokenomics.

The Proposal

100% of protocol-owned liquidity (POL) fees (from Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Solana) would be used to:

Buy WLFI tokens from the open market.

Permanently burn them.

Goal: shrink circulating supply, reward long-term holders, and strengthen the tie between platform usage → token scarcity.

“All-in on burning” → no split with treasury reserves.

Quote from WLFI governance:

“This program removes tokens from circulation held by participants not committed to WLFI’s long-term growth, effectively increasing weight for long-term holders.”

Why It Matters

Direct feedback loop: More protocol use → more fees → more burns → more scarcity.

Immediate impact: Could offset sell pressure after a brutal 36% crash from launch highs.

Long-term signal: Shows the team is prioritizing holder value optics over treasury flexibility.

️ Risks & Concerns

Unclear burn impact: Fee volumes aren’t disclosed, so the scale of buybacks is uncertain.

No treasury buffer: With 100% of fees burned, what happens if the protocol needs emergency capital?

Optics vs reality: Buyback-and-burn looks bullish, but if usage slows, the burn becomes negligible.

Big unlock hangover: A recent unlock released 24.6B WLFI tokens into circulation, boosting the Trump family’s stake to $5B. Hard to burn your way past that level of dilution.

Token Snapshot

Supply: 27.3B circulating / 100B total.

Market Cap: $6.6B.

Price: Down ~36% from $0.331 peak → $0.229 at time of writing.

🧨 The Bigger Picture

This could be the first step in a wider buyback strategy, potentially using other revenue sources beyond POL fees. But for now, WLFI is betting its survival on optics: fewer tokens in circulation + a narrative of “burning short sellers.”

Takeaway

WLFI is trying to turn a rocky launch (and massive token unlock) into a long-term scarcity play.

If protocol adoption grows, buyback-and-burn could provide real deflationary pressure.

If usage stagnates, the burn will be symbolic at best — while governance risks leaving the treasury underfunded.

Question for the forum: Is WLFI’s “all-in burn” a smart alignment with holders — or just a smokescreen to distract from the massive founder unlocks?

Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, has claimed the top spot in Multipolitan’s Crypto-Friendly Cities Index, edging out traditional heavyweights like Hong Kong and Zurich.
Rankings Highlights (2025 Report)

1️⃣ Ljubljana – Slovenia
2️⃣ Hong Kong & Zurich (tie)
4️⃣ Singapore
5️⃣ Abu Dhabi

Sydney lands in 10th place, notable for having the most crypto ATMs in the group.

Madison, Wisconsin is the only city in the Americas to make the cut (tied for 11th).

How They Measured It

Criteria included:

Regulatory frameworks & tax environment

Crypto & digital infrastructure

Retail adoption rates & crypto ATM density

GDP per capita, housing affordability, and internet speeds

High concentrations of ATMs and strong retail adoption boosted scores.
Slovenia’s Crypto Edge

Wealth Concentration Index leader – avg. Slovenian crypto owner holds ~$240,500 in assets

Second place: Cyprus (~$175K)

Hong Kong: ~$97,500

US ranks 17th (~$23,300)

Ljubljana also benefits from MiCA (EU’s crypto regulation) and a growing blockchain ecosystem — including Blockchain Alliance Europe HQ and projects like Blocksquare, which recently partnered to tokenize $1B in US real estate.

Takeaway: For crypto entrepreneurs and nomads, Ljubljana offers a rare mix of EU regulatory clarity, high adoption rates, and deep local crypto wealth — enough to dethrone global fintech powerhouses.

Would you base your crypto business or trading operations in a smaller but highly ranked city like Ljubljana — or stick to big-name hubs like Singapore or Hong Kong?

Introduction
The EURUSD has been consolidating for a prolonged period, sweeping both upside and downside liquidity in the process. After the liquidity sweep to the downside, price reacted strongly by moving upwards, indicating a shift in market structure. The pair has since inverted the previously bearish 4-hour fair value gap, which now acts as a bullish reference point, and is currently holding within the 1-hour fair value gap. As long as price maintains this 1-hour FVG support, there remains a strong case for further upside movement.

Liquidity Sweep
The recent downside liquidity sweep was a significant turning point. By driving below key lows and collecting stop orders, EURUSD effectively cleared the market of weak positions. This was followed by a sharp rejection, represented by a wick, which signaled strong buying interest at these levels. Since then, the market has been climbing steadily, showing intent to challenge the higher liquidity levels resting above.

Inversion
Following the liquidity sweep, EURUSD inverted the bearish 4-hour fair value gap. What was previously an area of supply and resistance has now been reclaimed and transformed into a demand zone. This inversion is an important bullish signal because it indicates that sellers were absorbed and that buyers have successfully taken control. As long as this zone remains intact, the path of least resistance continues to lean upward.

1-Hour Bullish FVG
Currently, EURUSD is resting on a 1-hour bullish fair value gap. This area serves as an important support level, and as long as it holds, price is likely to use it as a springboard for further gains. The next targets lie at the upside, beginning with the first objective at the intermediate resistance level labeled “Target 1,” before ultimately pushing towards the liquidity area above. By reaching this zone, the market would sweep short-side liquidations and potentially trigger momentum-driven buying.

Target Area
The primary targets for this bullish move are the two significant highs above the current range. These highs represent zones where stop-loss orders are most likely accumulated. By driving into and above these levels, EURUSD will effectively complete a liquidity grab, providing bulls with a logical profit-taking zone before the market considers a possible retracement. Such a move would align with the general principle of markets seeking liquidity before establishing a new direction.

Final Thoughts
In summary, EURUSD is showing constructive price action following its downside liquidity sweep and subsequent bullish reversal. The inversion of the 4-hour FVG and the current defense of the 1-hour FVG are both encouraging signs for buyers. As long as the 1-hour fair value gap continues to act as a firm support, the probability of an upward continuation towards the liquidity area remains strong. However, traders should also remain mindful that once the liquidity above the highs is collected, a corrective move to the downside could develop. For now, the short-term bias stays bullish, with clearly defined targets on the upside.

Exactly one year after his arrest in Paris, Telegram founder Pavel Durov broke his silence on the ongoing case — calling it “unprecedented and absurd from both a legal and logical perspective.”

The Background

August 24, 2024: Durov was detained at a Paris airport and held for four days.

Reason? Criminals allegedly used Telegram to organize illegal activities — even though Durov had no connection to them.

Despite being released under judicial supervision on August 28, he still faces preliminary charges ranging from refusal to hand over user data to money laundering.

Durov’s Statement

France has still not set a date for appeal.

He must check in with authorities every two weeks.

Quote:

“A year later, there is still a ‘criminal investigation’ against me, but investigators have found no evidence of wrongdoing by me or by Telegram. Our moderation standards match industry norms, and we complied with all legally binding requests.”

He claims his arrest was the result of a police error:

“Until August 2024, French police ignored EU laws and legal procedures for submitting requests. The rules could have been Googled or simply asked about.”

The Reactions

French media accused Telegram of weak moderation and non-cooperation.

Conspiracy theories even surfaced, with WSJ speculating Durov could be of “value” to Western intelligence.

Telegram insisted it complies with EU law and even set up a direct channel for French intelligence, reportedly helping prevent several terror attacks.

Industry Voices in His Defense:

Elon Musk: called the case “a compelling ad for the First Amendment.”

Oleg Tinkov: “Durov’s utopian ideas should not cost him his freedom.”

Vitalik Buterin (Ethereum): warned that jailing someone over moderation practices “is alarming for the future of software and communication freedom in Europe.”

Paul Graham (Y Combinator): “Hard to imagine a country that arrests the founder of Telegram and still remains a startup hub.”

Current Status

June 2025: Durov won partial relief — he can now travel to Dubai for up to 14 days at a time.

As Reuters noted, being placed under formal investigation in France doesn’t mean guilt. Cases can drag on for years and may be reclassified.

Big Picture

Durov argues that his arrest damaged France’s reputation as a free country without producing any results. The clash highlights a growing tension in Europe: state demands for tighter online control vs. the principle of communication freedom.

CEX (Centralized Exchange) – Think Binance, Coinbase, or Kraken.

Run by a company that holds your funds (custodial).

Trades happen on their internal systems, not directly on blockchain.

Usually faster, with more liquidity and trading pairs.

Easier for beginners — has customer support, fiat on/off ramps.

Downsides: You trust them to keep your funds safe, and they can freeze accounts or restrict access.

DEX (Decentralized Exchange) – Think Uniswap, PancakeSwap, or Curve.

No central authority; trades happen directly on-chain via smart contracts.

You keep custody of your crypto (non-custodial).

More privacy, no account needed — just connect your wallet.

Downsides: Can have lower liquidity, higher slippage, and slower transactions. You also pay gas fees, and mistakes are on you.

Which should you use?

If you’re new, need fiat support, or want high liquidity: CEX is more user-friendly.

If you value privacy, control, and decentralization: DEX keeps you in charge of your assets.

Many traders use both — CEX for onboarding/offboarding to fiat, DEX for on-chain swaps, DeFi, and tokens not listed on major exchanges.

Rule of thumb:
On a CEX, you trade speed and ease for trust in the platform.
On a DEX, you trade responsibility for control of your own funds.

At Consensus 2025, Eric Trump revealed that the Trump family’s embrace of crypto wasn’t ideological at first — it was survival.

The Debanking Incident

In early 2021, after the Capitol attack, several banks closed hundreds of Trump Organization accounts without explanation.

The family was forced to lean on smaller regional banks before eventually finding a new banking partner.

Eric Trump:

“At that time, I realized how fragile the financial system was and how easily it could be weaponized against you.”

He compared the experience to what crypto companies have faced under regulatory pressure from the Biden administration, saying:

“This whole system was weaponized against them, no different than it had been weaponized against us for different reasons.”

From Banks to Blockchain

In March, the Trump Organization sued Capital One, alleging political motivation in account closures.

By April, Eric was saying: banks must adopt crypto or face extinction within 10 years.

He also voiced support for tokenizing real-world assets:

“Why is it that if I wanted to refinance Trump Tower, I couldn’t tokenize this asset and put it on the street for billions of people around the world to invest in it?”

Trump Family’s Crypto Web

The family’s crypto footprint has grown fast:

Donald Trump’s memecoin (TRUMP) launched just before his inauguration as the 47th U.S. President.

World Liberty Financial (launched Sept 2024) → issues the USD1 stablecoin, with Trump Sr. as co-founder emeritus.

American Bitcoin (subsidiary of Hut founded by Don Jr. & Eric Trump → raised $220M to buy BTC and mining gear.

Donald Trump reportedly earned $2.4B from crypto ventures as of August 2025.

Critics claim they’re profiting politically. Eric denies it, but he hasn’t ruled out a Trump family 2028 presidential run.

Big Picture

Eric Trump’s narrative — “we became pro-crypto because banks failed us” — reframes the Trump family’s crypto ties as personal and political, not just opportunistic.

But with billions tied up in memecoins, stablecoins, and Bitcoin mining, critics say their “financial freedom” pitch doubles as a lucrative empire.

What’s your take?

Is Eric Trump right that crypto is the antidote to weaponized banking?

Or is this just another layer of the Trump family’s ongoing political + financial brand-building?

Bitcoin has kicked off September (historically its worst month) with fresh volatility, testing local lows and sparking a battle between dip buyers and short sellers.

Key Developments

New local lows: BTC dropped to $107,270, briefly rebounded toward $110K.

Short targets: Many traders eye a flush toward $100K–$94K (psychological level + CME gap).

ETF outflows: August saw $750M in net withdrawals from U.S. Bitcoin ETFs — the second-worst month on record.

Institutional slowdown: Buying has dropped to its weakest pace since April, even as demand still covers ~200% of daily miner supply.

Macro headwinds:

Labor Day holiday closed U.S. markets.

Tariff chaos after a federal court ruled Trump overstepped in imposing duties.

Fed expected to cut rates on Sept 17 (90% probability of a 0.25% cut).

🪙 Traders’ Playbook

CrypNuevo’s map:

$112K–$115K → short liquidations stacked.

$100K → key psychological support with long bids.

$94K → possible wick target to clear stops + close CME gap.

Liquidity zones: Order books show demand reappearing at $105K, $102.6K, and $100K.

Gold vs BTC

Gold at $3,489/oz, close to ATH, fueled by inflation fears + rate cut bets.

Historically, September is gold’s second-strongest month — while Bitcoin usually struggles.

Peter Schiff (as always): “Gold breakout is very bearish for Bitcoin.”

️ Seasonality Check

Average September return for BTC: –3.5%.

Even in bull markets, September rarely delivers fireworks.

This year marks the first post-halving “red” August, challenging the classic 4-year cycle thesis.

️ Big Picture

Bull case: ETF demand still > miner supply; any short squeeze above $112K–$115K could trigger fast upside.

Bear case: Seasonal weakness + institutional pullback + macro uncertainty could open the door to $100K or below.

Wild card: Fed’s September meeting. Liquidity injections from rate cuts could flip the narrative fast.

Question for the forum: With September’s track record, are you stacking bids at $100K–$94K or betting on a short squeeze back to $115K+ before the Fed?

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First things first. Chart is based on reverse metrics of GOLD/SIVER.

SILVER, is usually the supporting actor of the main star GOLD for months. During GOLD's relentless series of rise from 1900 -- silver has been pretty much on the low key state in terms of volume exposure and media mileage but that is about to change soon.

Recent long term data metrics is hinting of a massive reversal to the upside after that elusive 14-year downtrend break. This event does not come often, so THIS IS VERY SPECIAL -- a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Based on our diagram, we are seeing some expanding upside pressure this past few weeks rendering a strong break of this long standing resistance trend that lasted years -- which started from 0.033 on April 2011 to finally tapping an extreme lows at 0.09 on January 2025. This HUGE SHIFT is giving some clues already of whats about to transpire in the next few months -- to break barriers.

Now things are shifting BIG TIME for SILVER as recent price surge this past few weeks has depicted a very significant net long positioning on a grand time scale (long term).

Since the start of 2025, SILVER has already risen almost 40% from its lows. An impressive feat.

This yearly percentile growth is hinting of a bigger picture as we move forward -- to rise further, and explore new high HIGHS in the next few seasons.

This recent massive break -- 14 years in the making should warrant significant positioning already both in retail and institutions.

I'm expecting SILVER to supercede gold in terms of percentile growth metrics % because of the wide price difference ratio.

SILVER will continue to grab good attention from hereon as increasing demand of this metal will just inflate its prices -- moreso, with apparent depleting supplies.

To add to this, US has proposed adding silver to its Critical Minerals List, reflecting its vital industrial, technological, and national security importance, especially for renewable energy, electronics, and medical applications. The draft 2025 list by the USGS and Department of the Interior includes silver for the first time, aiming to boost domestic supply security and reduce reliance on imports by providing incentives for mining and recycling.

With all these factored in, SILVER should be a no-brainer part of your portfolio starting today.
Rewards will be far greater than you will ever imagine.

Current price: 39.0
Target 100.
Long term Target 200-400.

TAYOR. Trade safely.

September has always had a love–hate relationship with Bitcoin holders — well, mostly hate. Historically, it’s the weakest month for BTC, and 2025 is already living up to that reputation.

The Situation Right Now

BTC dipped to $107,270, clawed back to $110K, but traders still whisper about a $100K retest.

ETF outflows: $750M left U.S. spot ETFs in August — the second-worst month on record.

Institutional buying? Drying up. Demand is at its lowest since April.

Meanwhile, gold shines near all-time highs at $3,489, making Peter Schiff insufferable again.

The Trader’s Moodboard

Short squeeze zone: $112K–$115K.

Psychological magnet: $100K (with whispers of a wick down to $94K).

Liquidity stacking: bids sitting heavy at $105K–$102.6K.

This is the kind of month where bulls and bears both end up staring at liquidation heatmaps like they’re horoscopes.

Macro Vibes

U.S. markets took a Labor Day nap while tariff chaos swirled.

Fed meeting on Sept 17 → 90% chance of a rate cut. That’s the real pivot point everyone’s waiting for.

Until then? Low-volume chop, high-volatility vibes.

The Lifestyle Angle

If you’ve been in crypto long enough, you already know:

September isn’t for FOMO.

It’s for positioning smart, sipping your coffee, and letting the impatient get rekt.

Buy dips if you believe in the long game, or step aside and enjoy life while the market eats itself alive.

Because here’s the truth: Bitcoin doesn’t live by the calendar — people do.

So, what’s your September ritual?

Stack sats at $100K like it’s Black Friday?

Chase the $115K squeeze for quick gains?

Or just unplug, hodl, and let the market play itself out while you enjoy the last days of summer?