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Bitcoin Rally To $70K Possible As Bears At Risk Of $600M Liquidation

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Key takeaways: A minor 4.3% Bitcoin price increase to $69,600 could trigger over $600 million in forced liquidations for bearish traders. Rising network hashrate and the BIP-360 quantum security proposal are helping to diminish long-term technical concerns. Bitcoin (BTC) has remained confined within a relatively tight range of $65,900 to $70,500 over the past week. This stagnation has encouraged bearish traders, particularly as other major asset classes displayed resilience. However, even if Bitcoin requires months to reclaim the $90,000 level, excessive bearish confidence could trigger a wave of forced liquidations…

Andrea Miotti: The risk of human extinction from uncontrolled AI is imminent, why superintelligence must be banned, and the urgent need for regulation

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The risk of human extinction due to uncontrolled AI development is significant, emphasizing the need for immediate action. Superintelligent AI systems could eventually surpass human dominance if proactive measures aren’t taken. The evolution of AI is moving towards more autonomous agents, not jus… Key takeaways The risk of human extinction due to uncontrolled AI development is significant, emphasizing the need for immediate action. Superintelligent AI systems could eventually surpass human dominance if proactive measures aren’t taken. The evolution of AI is moving towards more autonomous agents, not just chatbots, indicating…

Wells Fargo Says YOLO Trade Could Send $150B Into Bitcoin And Risk Assets

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US tax filers may see bigger refunds in 2026 compared with previous years, a development one Wall Street strategist said may boost risk appetite for digital assets and tech stocks preferred among retail investors. In a note cited by CNBC, Wells Fargo analyst Ohsung Kwon said the coming refund wave may help bring back the so-called “YOLO” trade, with as much as $150 billion potentially flowing into equities and Bitcoin (BTC) by the end of March. Kwon said the extra cash could be most visible among higher-income consumers. “Speculation picks…

Joseph Wang: The Fed is the last bastion against political pressure, shrinking its balance sheet will impact risk markets, and Kevin Warsh’s poor monetary policy judgment

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The Federal Reserve is seen as a last stronghold against political pressure on interest rates. Shrinking the Fed’s balance sheet may impact risk markets. Kevin Warsh’s past monetary policy judgments are viewed critically. Key takeaways The Federal Reserve is seen as a last stronghold against political pressure on interest rates. Shrinking the Fed’s balance sheet may impact risk markets. Kevin Warsh’s past monetary policy judgments are viewed critically. Warsh’s monetarist views lead him to fear inflation from Fed balance sheet expansions. Current labor market conditions and productivity gains are leading…

Willy Woo Flags Q Day Risk as Bitcoin’s Valuation Versus Gold Slips

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Onchain analyst and early Bitcoin adopter Willy Woo is warning that growing attention to quantum computing risks is starting to weigh on Bitcoin’s long-term valuation case against gold. Woo argued in a Monday X post that markets had begun to price in the risk of a future “Q‑Day” breakthrough — shorthand for the moment when a powerful enough quantum computer exists to break today’s public key cryptography. Roughly 4 million “lost” Bitcoin (BTC) — coins whose private keys are presumed gone — could be dragged back into play, Woo argued,…

Solana (SOL) Trades Heavy Below $90 As Breakdown Risk Grows

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Solana failed to stay above $90 and corrected gains. SOL price is now trading below $85 and might find bids near the $76 zone. SOL price started a downside correction below $85 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $82 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $81 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could extend losses if it dips below the $76 zone. Solana Price Starts Downside Correction Solana…

Federal Reserve Paper Proposes New Risk Weighting Model for Crypto

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New analysis published Wednesday by the Federal Reserve proposes that crypto be categorized as a distinct asset class for initial margin requirements used in “uncleared” derivatives markets, including over-the-counter trades and other transactions that do not pass through a centralized clearinghouse. The working paper said that is because crypto is more volatile than traditional asset classes and does not fit into the risk categories outlined in the Standardized Initial Margin Model (SIMM) that classifies asset classes. These include interest rates, equities, foreign exchange and commodities, according to authors Anna Amirdjanova,…

Bitcoin and Ethereum could drop further as investor risk appetite fades, StanChart warns

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Crypto market faces pressure amid declining appetite for risk and delayed monetary policy adjustments. Standard Chartered has lowered near-term forecasts for digital assets, projecting that Bitcoin could fall to $50,000 while Ethereum may test $1,400 as investor willingness to take on risk continues to fade. In a recent note, Geoff Kendrick, head of digital assets research at Standard Chartered, highlighted several factors that could pressure the crypto market in the near term, including weak price action, subdued ETF inflows, and unsupportive macroeconomic conditions. He noted that the current sell-off, though…

Bhavin Vaid: Curation is essential for navigating crypto markets, risk curators ensure pricing efficiency, and transparency builds user trust

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Risk curators are becoming essential for building trust and efficiency in the evolving crypto landscape. Key takeaways Curation in crypto markets is essential for guiding users through a complex landscape of unknown assets. Risk curators are vital for maintaining market efficiency and ensuring proper pricing in on-chain credit markets. Curators in the crypto space are evolving into infrastructure providers, leveraging best-in-class systems. Transparency is crucial in the crypto market to build trust among participants. Lessons from past failures in DeFi will shape the future of investment products. The composability of…

Bitcoin Buy Signal Points to 220% Upside Despite Near-Term Risk

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Bitcoin (BTC) is trading below $69,000 on Tuesday, confirming the view that price consolidation is the most likely course over the short term. The sell-off to $60,000 and the subsequent recovery to $72,000 resulted in many BTC price indicators falling into what analysts believe to be a deep value zone, but will buyers reach the same conclusion? Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s realized price bands have aligned with a long-term accumulation zone that preceded new BTC highs.  Power Law quantile models place BTC near the lower 15% of its long-term log-log price…