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On-chain data monitoring shows that an address that has been dormant for over a year suddenly made a big move. In the past 3 days, this address has unstaked in batches through 3 different wallets, releasing a total of 631,900 HYPE tokens, worth approximately $20.3 million.
This unstaking scale is significant—accounting for about 14%-15% of its total holdings. More notably, the source of these tokens is traced back to Tornado Cash, and all were purchased within 3 weeks after the TGE.
Such large-scale unstaking after a long period of dormancy often indicates market changes. Whether the holder is
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GateUser-e51e87c7vip:
Suddenly selling over 20 million after a year of inactivity, does this guy know something?

Coins from Tornado Cash are still being played with like this, the guts are really big.

Only 14% of the tokens have been unlocked in batches, this pace... doesn't seem like just taking profits.

Wait, is this preparing for a big drop?
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Welcome to 2026! Milady is back.
Ethereum had quite the year in 2025. The network saw meaningful upgrades across multiple dimensions: gas limits got bumped up, blob transactions expanded their capacity, and the node infrastructure reached new quality standards. The real breakthrough came from layer-2 solutions—zkEVMs absolutely crushed their performance targets throughout the year. By combining zkEVM's computational efficiency with PeerDAS (a new peer-to-peer data sampling mechanism), Ethereum took a massive leap forward in addressing its core scaling challenge. These aren't just incremental t
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just_vibin_onchainvip:
zkEVM this time really lives up to the hype, gas fees are still dropping, finally no more painful expenses.
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Ever noticed how the definition of 'scarce' keeps shifting in today's economy? The wealthy are chasing a different game now—less about hoarding tangible stuff, more about experiences and premium services. Real estate, bespoke consulting, exclusive memberships, curated travel. The stuff that can't be mass-produced. This shift matters because it rewires how we think about value, supply chains, and what actually moves markets. When demand flows toward services instead of goods, it changes everything—from investment strategies to how emerging wealth builds portfolios. The old scarcity playbook? Ob
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SoliditySlayervip:
Nah, this is the real wealth game. The wealthy in first-tier cities are already tired of accumulating real estate. Now they're spending money on private consultants and membership experiences... I was wondering why those big shots suddenly fell in love with customized travel.
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Recently, industry veterans raised a thought-provoking point at an international conference: the development of the crypto industry is entering its third stage—the privacy stage.
This judgment is worth pondering. Looking back at the evolution of the crypto market, the first stage was the decentralized consensus verification pioneered by Bitcoin, which solved the trust problem. The second stage, with the emergence of Ethereum, saw the explosion of smart contracts and the DeFi ecosystem, focusing on expanding application scenarios. The third stage points to privacy, which makes logical sense— as
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NFTFreezervip:
Privacy is easy to talk about, but in reality, it requires compromising with regulators. It always feels like a dead end.
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Bulgaria officially joined the eurozone, marking a historic milestone—and spelling the end for the Bulgarian lev after centuries in circulation. The nation's transition to the euro represents more than just a currency swap; it's a surrender of independent monetary policy to the European Central Bank.
This move reflects a broader trend: countries increasingly dependent on supranational financial systems. While traditional markets celebrate regulatory alignment, crypto advocates might argue this underscores why decentralized alternatives matter. When a nation relinquishes control over its money
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AirdropHunter007vip:
Another country has been pulled into the Eurozone's suction, and honestly, is anyone still using lev...

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Abandoning monetary policy autonomy? It's just handing the keys over to the ECB. I think this kind of "upgrade" is enough.

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See, see, another real-life example proving why we need BTC...

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A currency that can be lost in a few centuries? I ask, who else dares to say fiat is stable?

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Bulgaria's move is basically a live lesson in "central banks are untrustworthy."

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The disappearance of sovereign currency is more heartbreaking than any policy news.

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Really, the more these things happen, the more reason the crypto community has to speak up.
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Prediction markets have become popular in the past two years, but most people only see speculators gambling within them. In fact, those who truly make stable profits are often the silent arbitrageurs.
Polymarket, as the most mainstream prediction market platform, has evolved into a complex ecosystem. In this ecosystem, arbitrageurs are almost the smartest group—they don't necessarily need to predict the outcome of topics correctly, but instead profit through platform mechanism loopholes, liquidity differences, mispriced assets, and other factors.
These arbitrageurs employ a variety of profit-m
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BearMarketMonkvip:
The true logic of making money is in the shadows, while gamblers just shout and holler.
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Pakistan's inflation came in lighter than the market braced for last month. Here's the thing—when price pressures ease up like this, central banks get room to breathe and actually do something about growth. The monetary authority didn't hesitate. They've now slashed the policy rate down to levels we haven't seen in three years. The play here is pretty straightforward: softer inflation + lower borrowing costs = more juice flowing through the economy. It's a move that signals they're shifting gears from fighting runaway prices to actually pumping stimulus into the system. Worth watching how this
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AirdropHustlervip:
Is this rate cut in Pakistan real? Can we finally breathe a sigh of relief?
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There's something investors need to wake up to: the AI sector isn't actually profitable yet, and that's a massive problem waiting to explode. Think about it—the tech giants throwing around their massive balance sheets are in a completely different league. These mega-corporations have resources that dwarf what any independent AI lab can dream of. It's not just about having money; it's about leverage, infrastructure, and the ability to absorb losses while experimenting at scale. The smaller players? They're getting crushed under the weight of R&D costs, compute expenses, and competitive pressure
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BearEatsAllvip:
I've already said it, this AI hype is just a big company's money-making game, small players can't survive at all.
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SEI's Q4 momentum tells an interesting story. The narrative shifted—less about protocol tweaks, more about smart distribution moves. Major exchange partnerships have been pushing SEI token visibility in front of US traders, breaking through the native DeFi bubble and tapping into centralized exchange liquidity flows.
The real play here? Onboarding. Awareness. Retention. That's where the focus landed. Rather than chasing raw technical upgrades, the team's strategy centers on getting eyeballs on the ecosystem and converting them into active participants. Exchange campaigns are the vehicle—wider
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probably_nothing_anonvip:
To be honest, SEI's recent shift in strategy is quite practical. Not everyone can understand technical optimizations, but pushing the coin directly to exchanges makes a difference. This is true hard currency.
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Spotted a Solana token showing interesting trading activity. The token caught attention with 24-hour buy volume hitting $16,289 against sell volume of $15,757—pretty balanced action. Current market cap sits at $4,512, though liquidity metrics appear minimal at $0 reporting.
The near parity between buying and selling pressure suggests relatively neutral sentiment at this stage. Given the modest market cap and thin liquidity environment, this kind of Solana-based token typically requires careful position sizing and close chart monitoring.
Worth keeping on your watchlist if you're tracking emergi
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MainnetDelayedAgainvip:
A market cap of only 4512 still dares to claim it's balanced. I've seen many with liquidity close to zero.
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Bitcoin spot ETFs experienced a collective net outflow yesterday. According to on-chain data, on December 31st, Eastern Time, the entire market's Bitcoin spot ETF saw a single-day net outflow of $348 million, with all twelve ETF products affected and experiencing outflows.
The most significant outflow was from BlackRock's IBIT, with a single-day net outflow of $99.048 million. However, over a longer period, IBIT has accumulated a net inflow of $62.093 billion since its launch, indicating a substantial size. This wave of outflows is more like a common year-end rebalancing phenomenon—institution
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WenAirdropvip:
The year-end harvest ritual, same old story

Institutions settle at the end of the year, retail investors just have to wait until spring

IBIT is still moving such a large volume, indicating that some people are still optimistic

Outflows happen, but long-term holders don't mind anyway

Wait a minute, could this be the main force shaking out the weak hands?
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In 2026, a new beginning is just around the corner. After experiencing these ups and downs, we are full of anticipation for the upcoming cycle. Market cycles, opportunities always favor those who are prepared. Everyone, the new journey has already begun, and we have set out.
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degenonymousvip:
2026 is here, but I still feel like it's the same. What am I waiting for?
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A Massive Liquidity Influx Could Reshape Asian Equity Markets
Central banks and governments are sitting on massive reserves that could flood into equities. We're talking about capital that's been sidelined, waiting for the right moment to deploy. The scale is substantial enough to meaningfully move stock prices in major markets.
What makes this particularly interesting? The timing. As traditional assets face volatility and capital seeks yields, dormant cash reserves could become a game-changer. Markets that lag behind could see dramatic repricing if this liquidity tide turns.
For investors, th
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OnchainFortuneTellervip:
The liquidity situation is quite interesting, but it depends on the central bank truly loosening its grip. Paper liquidity and actual market entry are two different things.

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There is potential in the Asian markets this time, but it all depends on future policies. Currently, everyone is betting on the actions of the central bank.

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It seems like Bitcoin still needs to wait a bit longer; funds are all on the sidelines. We'll know when the floodgates really open.

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The story of liquidity is told every year, but the key is who can take the lead first. Whether Asian stocks can catch this wave is indeed uncertain.

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Dormant capital is looking for an entry point... sounds familiar, they hyped this up during the last bull market too. Is this time reliable?

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Interesting, it's like saying large funds are waiting for discounts. The real question is, when will they actually start buying? That's the real issue.

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The logic in traditional finance and the crypto world is the same: waiting for that real cash to flow in. Right now, it's the accumulation stage.

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The rate hike cycle hasn't fully ended, so talking about a big liquidity flood is a bit premature. It depends on how the Federal Reserve moves.

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Asian stock markets have been underestimated for a long time; a rebound should have already happened. But it still feels like we need to wait a bit more.
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What does the approval of the BTC spot ETF signify? The wild growth period of the crypto circle has truly come to an end. This is not just empty talk—institutional entry, a gradually clearer regulatory framework, and a more standardized market. We are now at the intersection of wilderness and compliance. The era of wild growth from the early days is gone, replaced by what? A more professional, more constrained, but also more mature market ecosystem. This transition means different opportunities and challenges for everyone.
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0xSunnyDayvip:
The Wild Age really can't come back, it's a bit regrettable.
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The U.S. has escalated enforcement against entities and maritime vessels involved in Venezuelan oil export operations. This move reflects ongoing pressure on Caracas' petroleum sector, which remains a critical revenue source for the government.
Why this matters for traders: Geopolitical sanctions often create supply disruptions that ripple through global energy markets. Tighter crude availability can push oil prices higher, which historically correlates with inflation expectations and commodity-linked assets. For those tracking macro trends, sanctions cycles typically increase volatility acros
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BackrowObservervip:
Here comes the pump and dump again; this time, oil prices are going to skyrocket.
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Here's something worth thinking about: the average American hemorrhages roughly $1,000 annually just because of gaps in financial knowledge. Poor money decisions, lack of investment basics, not understanding compound interest—it adds up fast. For those of us in crypto, this hits different. You can't afford ignorance in this space. The market punishes it. Whether it's falling for rug pulls or missing risk management fundamentals, the cost here is measured in zeros lost. Maybe that's why we obsess over learning? We've already learned the hard way that financial literacy isn't optional—it's survi
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GasOptimizervip:
ngl this is why people in the crypto world are forced to become financial experts... not learning = bankruptcy, it's that simple
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A new token project, $Ruined, has appeared on the Solana chain, and its recent trading activity is worth noting. According to the latest on-chain data, the buy-in transaction volume in the past 24 hours reached $9,479, while the sell transaction volume was $8,743, indicating some trading activity. However, from a liquidity perspective, the current liquidity is 0, which means the project is in a very early stage. The market cap is currently around $4,981, which is still relatively small. For traders who focus on early-stage projects in the Solana ecosystem, such new tokens often come with highe
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GateUser-e19e9c10vip:
Liquidity is zero? Isn't that just inviting death directly? Haha
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Hope you didn't miss the year-end close—plenty of action in the markets. Been busy with some moves myself. What's your take on the current setup?
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governance_lurkervip:
The year-end market is really intense, and I also bought some at the bottom. But this rebound feels a bit fake. Are you truly building a position or just taking a short-term gamble?
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Financial advisers aren't exempt from the pressure of setting money goals at the start of a new year. We reached out to a dozen wealth strategists and asked them straight up: what's on your financial to-do list for 2026?
Their answers? Pretty telling. Some are doubling down on diversification across asset classes—traditional stocks, bonds, and increasingly, alternative investments. Others are laser-focused on tax optimization and risk management as markets remain volatile. A few mentioned the importance of emergency funds and debt reduction, while others talked about exploring emerging opportu
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GasGuzzlervip:
ngl These financial advisors also need to honestly make plans, indicating that 2026 really has no certainty.

diversification is still the same old story; the true winners have long gone all in on digital assets.

emergency fund? Isn't that basic operation? Using this as news is a bit ridiculous...

tax optimization is never outdated, but are they also hinting that the market is about to adjust?

passive income sounds great, but in practice... I feel like it's just hot air.

This article is a bit of a motivational speech; intentionality matters, but when it comes to action...
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