Wayne Jones

HODler, Trader, reporter and crypto analyst

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[CryptoPotato Official @Crypto_Potato]

WATCHLIST: A highly eventful week is on the horizon for $BTC and the broader markets, with several major catalysts poised to trigger volatility.

On deck:
• US Fed's FOMC interest rate decision
• Earnings reports from Apple, Amazon & Google
• Q1 GDP & March PCE inflation data

Macro is back in the driver's seat. Traders are on high alert.

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[CryptoPotato Official @Crypto_Potato]

THE DEBATE: Is the $BTC bottom already in?

Analyst @ashcrypto argues the $60k dip was the cycle low, citing a precise 23-month pattern from the last ATH and a confluence of technical signals, including a 4-year low on the weekly RSI.

But others aren't convinced, warning the recent strength for Bitcoin could be exit liquidity before another leg down. Key levels are now in focus to validate either side.

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[CryptoPotato Official @Crypto_Potato]

INSIGHT: Donald Trump promises to sign the crypto CLARITY Act "immediately" once it passes, a major pledge for the industry.

The catch? The bill has been stalled in the Senate for nine months, bogged down by disputes over stablecoin regulation.

Despite the presidential push, its future remains highly uncertain with midterm elections approaching.

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[CryptoPotato Official @Crypto_Potato]

MARKET MOVE: $BTC whipsawed after reports of a potential US-Iran deal, surging to a 12-week high near $80k before dumping ~$2k in an hour.

The intense volatility triggered a cascade of liquidations, wiping out over $275 million in leveraged positions on a daily scale.

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[CryptoPotato Official @Crypto_Potato]

VIEWPOINT: Trader Doctor Profit warns of a "brutal event" for $BTC, calling for a bull trap rally to $83K-$87K before a massive reversal designed to liquidate both sides.

He argues that premature shorters are fueling the move up, and plans to add to his own short positions in that upper range.

His longer-term target after the predicted shakeout remains below $50,000.

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[CryptoPotato Official @Crypto_Potato]

INSIGHT: Bitcoin trader sentiment has flipped from deep fear to "ultra FOMO" in just 72 hours, but this may not be the green light many think it is.

On-chain analytics firm @santimentfeed flags the rapid shift as a "clear caution signal" for $BTC, suggesting that a sustainable break above $80,000 would be more convincing if optimism cooled slightly.

While ETF inflows remain strong, some analysts warn the rally is heavily driven by futures activity and short liquidations rather than stable spot buying, raising questions about its durability.

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[CryptoPotato Official @Crypto_Potato]

🚀 DAILY TOP GAINERS (Top 100)

1. $DEXE: +27.3% 📈
2. $STABLE: +10.7%
3. $M: +3.8%
4. $ZEC: +2.8%
5. $JST: +2.0%

[CryptoPotato Official @Crypto_Potato]

JUST IN: Prediction market @kalshi has banned three US political candidates for betting on their own elections, labeling it "political insider trading."

The individuals face fines and five-year bans for violating rules against trading on events they can directly influence.

Kalshi emphasized its commitment to policing all improper trades, regardless of size.

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[CryptoPotato Official @Crypto_Potato]

MARKET MOVE: Bitcoin's push toward $80K gets rejected. $BTC hit $79.5K before retracing to ~$77,700 as geopolitical tensions resurfaced.

Despite the pullback, Bitcoin's market dominance has climbed to 58.3%.

Meanwhile, some alts are defying the trend, with MemeCore (M) pumping 6% to a new all-time high near $4.60.

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[CryptoPotato Official @Crypto_Potato]

MARKET MOVE: $BTC has surged past $78,000 as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East de-escalate.

The rally has triggered nearly $500 million in total liquidations over the past 24 hours, with short positions accounting for the vast majority of losses.

Over 110,000 traders were wrecked by the sudden move upwards.

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"What a night for Brighton!"

Danny Welbeck off the bench to score against Chelsea again! 👏

[CryptoPotato Official @Crypto_Potato]

JUST IN: Bitcoin hits an 11-week high, surging past $78,000 following news of geopolitical de-escalation in the Middle East.

The rally has lifted the entire market, with $BTC dominance holding steady at 57.8%.

Altcoins are flying, led by MemeCore (M) which exploded 22% to a new all-time high, now ranking as the second-largest memecoin.

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[CryptoPotato Official @Crypto_Potato]

MARKET MOVE: Bitcoin pushes past $76,400 with a 2% daily gain, reclaiming a key level after a recent dip. The surge follows news that @saylor's firm, Strategy, scooped up another 34,164 $BTC.

Altcoins are joining the rally, with Stellar ($XLM) leading the top performers. The token jumped 7% to a monthly peak of $0.18.

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[CryptoPotato Official @Crypto_Potato]

VIEWPOINT: "Are we an industry of clowns?" asks Curve Finance founder Michael Egorov, blasting the DeFi sector for "absolutely preventable" security failures and constant blame-shifting during exploits.

He is calling for industry-wide safety standards, urging organizations like the Ethereum Foundation to collaborate with developers and auditors to build a more resilient ecosystem. The call comes after a recent surge in major hacks.

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[CryptoPotato Official @Crypto_Potato]

INSIGHT: On-chain data reveals a troubling signal for $BTC. Over 236,000 Bitcoin flooded into Binance and OKX deposit wallets, a volume unseen since the last bear market. This typically indicates holders are preparing to sell.

According to analyst Darkfost, this isn't just about sell pressure. It points to a market exhausted by months of consolidation, where even minor price moves cause wild sentiment swings from fear to optimism.

Is the market running out of patience before it runs out of sellers?

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[CryptoPotato Official @Crypto_Potato]

VIEWPOINT: "Altcoins are starting to look insane," says analyst Mark Chadwick, pointing to a multi-year falling wedge breakout that mirrors the 2020 rally setup.

The key signal? The TOTAL2 chart (altcoin market cap ex-BTC) has shattered its downtrend. A bullish MACD crossover in the coming weeks could confirm a major reversal.

While recent months have been difficult for alts, some analysts now believe "the bottom is in" as technicals align for a potential new cycle.

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[CryptoPotato Official @Crypto_Potato]

INSIGHT: Is Bitcoin's recent split from the S&P 500 a bull trap?

On-chain analyst Axel Adler Jr. warns not to celebrate the negative correlation. He points to a more telling metric: the declining $BTC/S&P price ratio.

This shows Bitcoin is still underperforming stocks, not breaking away. A true decoupling, he argues, requires a sustained reversal in relative strength, not just temporary correlation shifts.

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[CryptoPotato Official @Crypto_Potato]

VIEWPOINT: The old token playbook is dead, according to 21Shares researcher Darius Moukhtarzade.

With nearly 85% of 2025 token launches underwater, he points to a major "sentiment-fundamentals gap." Overpricing at TGE, founder overconfidence, and underestimating sell pressure are key reasons for failure.

The proposed solution? A new framework that ties token value to real revenue, aligns incentives for teams and users, and rewards long-term holders over those who sell immediately.

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[CryptoPotato Official @Crypto_Potato]

VIEWPOINT: The next crypto crash may not originate from within the industry, but from a "silent liquidity crisis" in Japan, warns analyst Ted Pillows.

The culprit? Rising Japanese bond yields are killing the long-profitable "yen carry trade," where investors borrowed cheap yen to buy risk assets. As this trade unwinds, global liquidity is getting squeezed.

When liquidity tightens, investors are forced to de-risk and sell volatile assets first. This puts significant pressure on $BTC and the broader altcoin market.

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[CryptoPotato Official @Crypto_Potato]

INSIGHT: Over 40% of altcoins are now trading near all-time lows, a more severe drawdown than seen during the last bear market cycle, according to analyst Darkfost.

The cause? A perfect storm of macro pressure and unprecedented token dilution. With over 47 million tokens in existence, primarily on chains like Solana and Base, available liquidity is spread dangerously thin.

As the Fear & Greed index signals "extreme fear," the question is whether this is a market capitulation or a generational opportunity for high-conviction projects.

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