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[Crypto Connoisseur @ConnoissCrypto]

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[Crypto Connoisseur @ConnoissCrypto]

I've been yield farming on @InfraredFinance for a while now and the yields are still solid even with yields compressing.

@berachain was written off as a dead chain, but I'm bullish that $IR will soon change that.

Here's why:
- Over $53M in annualized revenue
- Controls 35% of BGT emissions and secures a third of all staked BERA
- Backed by the biggest names and the foundation itself
- iBERA is the first and only LST with a qualified custodian on Berachain via Bitgo.

TGE is tomorrow and think too many people are fading this opportunity.

[Infrared @InfraredFinance]

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[Crypto Connoisseur @ConnoissCrypto]

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[Crypto Connoisseur @ConnoissCrypto]

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[Watcher.Guru @WatcherGuru]

BREAKING: Over $3,000,000,000 liquidated from the crypto market in the past 60 minutes.

[Crypto Connoisseur @ConnoissCrypto]

$BTC Showing Positive Momentum

BTC closed the week on a strong note—we pierced through the 200-day moving average (MA200) and attempted to return to the previous range.

I don’t think this upward movement is over. At the very least, I expect a retest of the MA200, but more likely a full move above the $116,770 level, which would put us back into the sideways range.

The weekend is ahead, and it’s unlikely we’ll see anything major, so I expect some consolidation over the next few days.

[Crypto Connoisseur @ConnoissCrypto]

$BTC dominance might finally be cooling off.

Currently at 61.5%, struggling to dip lower. Still holding above the 2021 trendline, breaking below won’t be easy with all the BTC hype.

My take:
Retest 61% soon
Expect choppy sideways action before any meaningful breakdown
Just a matter of time until money flows back into alts

Otherwise, the market’s quiet. Trade smart out there

[Crypto Connoisseur @ConnoissCrypto]

$BTC is still coiling under pressure, with no breakout in sight, just stale chop.

Fed left rates unchanged. ETHs holding up okay. Alts have been Dropping 3–4x faster.

My base case:
- Dip to $100K
- Sharp bounce
- Alts nuke another 10–15%
- ETH tags $2.3K and maybe lower

Feels like summer drift. Low volume, no narrative, sideways until some loud headline hits.

No edge here. Just watching. Stay patient, stay sharp.

[Bitcoin Ecosystem @BitcoinEcoTK]

🟠lstBTC: Institutional-graded Liquid Staking Bitcoin

lstBTC, launched by @Coredao_Org in collaboration with @maplefinance, @BitGo, @CopperHQ, and @Hex_Trust, is a yield-bearing Bitcoin token on the Core blockchain designed for institutions and accredited investors.

lstBTC allows users to earn BTC-denominated yield (4-6% from Core's Dual Staking, plus potential layered yield from lending, basis trades, and DeFi/CeFi opportunities) while retaining custody with trusted providers and maintaining full liquidity.

Unlike wrapped BTC, the actual Bitcoin stays with the custodian, eliminating bridge and smart contract risks due to Bitcoin-native time-locks. lstBTC can be traded, transferred, or used as collateral, offering real BTC returns, not just tokens, with Maple Finance overseeing risk-managed yield strategies.

Over $500 billion in institutional Bitcoin rests idle in custodial wallets, yielding no returns. lstBTC turns this cost center into a performance asset, enabling institutions to earn on their Bitcoin while preserving custody, security, and deployment processes.

Check out our graphic for a look into lstBTC and the lstBTC flywheel 👇

[Crypto Connoisseur @ConnoissCrypto]

@paoloanzn Workflow

[Core DAO 🔶 @Coredao_Org]

Is Core's Bitcoin Staking truly trustless? 🔒

Yes, and here's how. 👇

[Core DAO 🔶 @Coredao_Org]

1/ Wall Street wants Bitcoin yield—but not just any yield.
They need secure, liquid, and sustainable yield.

lstBTC is the missing piece:
Yield-bearing Bitcoin collateral built to power institutional products.

Here’s a full breakdown of @richrines’ Token2049 keynote. 🧵👇

[Crypto Connoisseur @ConnoissCrypto]

$BTC is correcting slightly, as expected.

It broke below the $108,000 support level and dropped below the 50-day moving average (MA50).

With low trading volume, I can see further downside to the $103,000–$105,000 range.

Buyer reactions will be key.

[Crypto Connoisseur @ConnoissCrypto]

$BTC is catching its breath, caught in a $108k-$110k box with almost no pulse.

The coil is tight but tricky: baseline read is a corrective sweep, yet a grind above $110k could still launch a fresh high.

BTC dominance sits around 64%, making futures a minefield. Size down, set stops, and respect the chop.

[Crypto Connoisseur @ConnoissCrypto]

$BTC ran out of steam after tagging $110k, and volatility has gone flat.

I’m looking for a choppy range between $108k and $110k while the market catches its breath—but I’m biased toward downside.

If that floor gives way, a swift flush to $104k-$102k could follow to wash out late longs and reset liquidity.

[Crypto Connoisseur @ConnoissCrypto]

In our last deep dive into @coredao_Org and the $CORE ecosystem, we touched upon the IstBTC Flywheel and how it drives further value.

The IstBTC Flywheel turns $BTC into a compounding yield machine, providing higher yields for both staked $BTC and $CORE.

How it works-

1️⃣ Timelock your BTC & vote for Core validators
2️⃣ Earn $CORE rewards by securing the network
3️⃣ Use Dual Staking or mint lstBTC to supercharge yields and lock more $CORE

Why the flywheel matters-
• More lstBTC minted → more $CORE bought & staked
• $CORE supply shrinks, boosting staking yields
• Higher yields attract more BTC and CORE staking
• The cycle repeats

What the Flywheel has done-
$CORE dual staked grew to 70M
$BTC dual staked jumped to 5,000+ BTC
$CORE price up 60%
No bridges, no custodian risk.

[Crypto Connoisseur @ConnoissCrypto]

Saw @bonk_inu and instantly reminded me to buy more $BONK.

[Crypto Connoisseur @ConnoissCrypto]

$FARTCOIN having a clean 20% move.

This setup looks solid on spot, both short and long term.

Strong volume, some decoupling from $BTC, and it’s a meme that’s moving faster than the market.

Locally aiming for 20%+ gains, with potential of >50%.

I’m taking a small spot position. Not touching futures here.

[Crypto Connoisseur @ConnoissCrypto]

Turn your BTC into yield with zero custodial risk.
Core offers the highest real BTC yield (~5%) while keeping your coins in your wallet.

How to stake in 3 steps:
1️⃣ Go to https://t.co/0MhbRE3KEG
2️⃣ Pick a validator
3️⃣ Lock BTC to start earning CORE rewards

+ Try Dual Staking to boost APY.

Why stake BTC on Core?

• ~5% real yield (vs ~0.9% or less elsewhere)
• Self-custody where BTC stays in your wallet
• Secure the network + earn CORE rewards
• Optional Dual Staking to unlock higher APY tiers

No bridges. No rehypothecation. Just trust-minimized staking.

[Crypto Connoisseur @ConnoissCrypto]

To continue our deep dive into @Coredao_Org and the $CORE ecosystem, let's unpack the latest narrative shaping Bitcoin DeFi: The BTC Supply Squeeze.

$CORE surged 60% in April, not from hype, but institutional demand driven by lstBTC minting. Here's what's happening under the surface:

➤ lstBTC is liquid, yield bearing $BTC, ideal for institutions. Every $BTC minted into lstBTC automatically routes ~15% of its value into buying and staking $CORE.

➤ This $CORE isn't just purchased, it's locked to amplify yield. Making the token deflationary.

➤ As more institutions adopt lstBTC, the flywheel intensifies:

As lstBTC is minted, $CORE is subsequently bought and staked, leading to increased yield that attracts more $BTC, and the cycle continues.

Current impact:
• $CORE staked jumped from 10M to 70M in 2024
• $BTC staked surged from 2K to 5K
• $CORE price climbed 60%

Institutions collectively hold over $300B in BTC, most of it idle. Even the slightest institutional adoption of lstBTC can drive billions of dollars upwards in $CORE with greater yields.

TLDR: With $BTC once again above 100K and more institutions holding $BTC, $CORE is a great long term play.

Further adoption of lstBTC will yield greater $CORE price action through the flywheel’s deflationary mechanism.