#bitcoin fundamentals

[kentonralphtoews]

Crypto didn’t crash because it’s broken.

It crashed because liquidity dried up globally.

That hit all risk assets — not just crypto.

Now liquidity is returning.

And that shift is why markets are starting to rise again.

[marketwizards]

An In-Depth Analysis of Bitcoin's Potential Direction for the Week of January 27–31, 2025

Bitcoin (BTC), the leading cryptocurrency, finds itself at a pivotal juncture as it navigates through the critical week of January 27–31, 2025. With a mix of bullish momentum, technical uncertainties, and macroeconomic influences at play, traders and investors are closely watching key levels to anticipate the cryptocurrency's next move. This essay provides an in-depth analysis of the factors influencing Bitcoin's potential direction for the week, grounded in technical, on-chain, and market sentiment indicators.

Technical Resistance and Support Levels

Bitcoin's price action this week will revolve around several well-defined technical zones that could either catalyze a rally or trigger a deeper correction. The immediate resistance lies at $105,000, a critical psychological barrier that aligns with historical patterns of heightened trader activity. A sustained breakout above this level could ignite a rally toward $120,000, especially if institutional buying intensifies.

On the downside, Bitcoin faces support zones at $100,000 and $94,665. These levels have acted as safety nets during recent price volatility. Should Bitcoin fail to hold above $100,000, selling pressure could accelerate, testing the $92,000–$95,000 range. A breach below these supports may open the door for a deeper correction to $87,000, in line with Elliott Wave analysis.

Mixed On-Chain and Technical Signals

Bitcoin's technical and on-chain indicators paint a complex picture of the market's sentiment and momentum. On the bullish side, moving averages and the Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 66.33 indicate ongoing buying momentum. The RSI's proximity to the overbought zone suggests that while there may be short-term corrections, the broader bullish trend remains intact. Similarly, the Stochastic Oscillator, despite being in the overbought zone, signals potential upward continuation before a more substantial reversal.

Conversely, there are cautionary signs. CryptoQuant's Bitcoin Cycle Indicators (IBCI) point to a "distribution phase," which has historically coincided with market peaks. This raises the risk of a near-term pullback. Elliott Wave analysts from LiteFinance predict a possible decline to $89,107, citing corrective wave patterns, further emphasizing the need for vigilance.

Market Sentiment and Liquidation Events

Market sentiment remains volatile, as reflected in over $36 million in liquidations in the past 24 hours. The balanced ratio of long and short positions underscores trader uncertainty about Bitcoin's short-term trajectory. However, on-chain metrics provide a glimmer of hope. The Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) ratio for short-term holders, currently at 0.96, suggests Bitcoin is undervalued. This could fuel accumulation among investors, potentially stabilizing prices.

Macro and Institutional Catalysts

Institutional involvement continues to play a decisive role in Bitcoin's price dynamics. Significant inflows into Bitcoin ETFs, such as the $475 million recorded in a single day, highlight growing institutional interest. Additionally, the influx of stablecoin deposits into exchanges signals preparation for potential buy orders, which could provide a buffer against downside pressure.

Seasonal trends, including the Spring Festival effect, have historically been bullish for Bitcoin as retail participation surges during this period. If this trend holds, it may contribute to upward momentum, counteracting bearish signals from technical and on-chain analyses.

Recent Price Action and Key Levels

Bitcoin experienced a sharp sell-off on January 27, briefly dropping below $100,000 for the first time in weeks. Currently, the price is testing the 50-day EMA and the 50% Fibonacci retracement level around $95,000, which historically act as strong support levels. A successful rebound from these levels could reignite bullish momentum, targeting $105,000 and beyond.

Conversely, a failure to hold these supports may trigger a more significant downturn, aligning with Elliott Wave forecasts and distribution phase warnings.

Predicted Direction for the Week

Bitcoin's performance this week is likely to be characterized by short-term volatility, as it oscillates between key support and resistance levels. Several scenarios could unfold:

Bullish Case: A rebound from $95,000–$100,000 could validate upward targets of $105,000 and potentially $120,000, driven by institutional demand and retail participation.

Bearish Case: A breakdown below $95,000 may lead to a retest of $87,000, in line with corrective patterns predicted by Elliott Wave analysis.

Neutral Scenario: Prolonged consolidation within the $95,000–$105,000 range may dominate if neither buyers nor sellers gain decisive control.

Key Levels to Watch

SupportResistance $95,000 (50-day EMA) $105,000 (immediate) $92,000–$94,665 $112,605 (bullish breakout) $87,000 (long-term) $120,000 (psychological)

Conclusion

Bitcoin's direction for the week of January 27–31, 2025, hinges on its ability to navigate critical technical levels amid conflicting signals. While the broader bullish trend appears intact, supported by institutional demand and seasonal factors, bearish warnings from on-chain metrics and technical analyses warrant caution. Traders should prepare for heightened volatility and closely monitor the $95,000–$105,000 range as decisive price thresholds.

By balancing risk and opportunity, market participants can capitalize on potential breakouts while safeguarding against downside risks. Ultimately, Bitcoin's performance this week will reflect the interplay of technical signals, market sentiment, and macroeconomic forces, setting the stage for its next major move.

[nigeriabitcoincommunity]

Mastering the Art of Trading Crypto: The Dos and Don'ts

Trading crypto is a phrase that has become synonymous with the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency trading. In this article, you can delve into the intricate art of trading digital assets. We focus on how traders can leverage the services of reputable brokers like Exness to maximize their success in the crypto market. If you are ready, we can get started. The Crypto Trading…

[dostoyevsky-official]

The Crypto Plot Against America’s Gold Reserves

The crypto “industry” was one of the biggest spenders in the 2024 election. It practically single-handedly bought a U.S. Senate seat in Ohio, turfing out labor’s most reliable senator, Sherrod Brown, with $40 million in advertising. And it convinced Donald Trump to make a 180 with a big sack of campaign contributions. Back in 2021, Trump said crypto was a “scam,” but now he has his own coin, his media site is in discussions to buy a crypto exchange, and he’s fully bought into the claims that the industry is overregulated.

So now that crypto has bought great political influence, it’s time to cash in. How might this happen? The basic idea is to turn the American government into the biggest crypto bag-holder of all time. If the plan goes through, hundreds of billions of dollars of public assets will be spent or leveraged to buy a million Bitcoins, allowing the tiny minority of Bitcoin moguls to finally cash out their holdings into real money. It would be one of the biggest upward transfers of wealth in world history.

[...] Crypto shill Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) proposes the Treasury issue new gold certificates based on the market price [of American gold reserves], and use the resulting cash—$677 billion at current prices—to buy up Bitcoins. In total, her bill would require the government to buy up 200,000 Bitcoins a year for five years, until a “strategic reserve” of a million would be accumulated.

This is revealing on several levels. The whole ideology of cryptocurrency is that it’s supposed to be outside the alleged corruption of governments or the extant financial system. Instead of transactions taking place on platforms run by Wall Street and regulated by the D.C. swamp, fiercely independent crypto entrepreneurs would build new businesses doing … something … out in a fresh economic Wild West.

So why on earth would buccaneering crypto people want the government scooping up a million Bitcoins—or about 5 percent of all that exist? The reason is obvious: so paper Bitcoin billionaires can cash out their holdings into real money without tanking the market. [...] The fundamental value of Bitcoin is zero. Even by crypto standards, the coin is terrible.

[...] Therefore, for early Bitcoin adopters sitting on vast piles of purely speculative assets, there is a huge structural need to get new suckers into the market. For anyone concerned about the corrosive role of money in politics, think about what this means: The crypto industry spent something on the order of $100 million in this election to install a government that will lure sacrificial lambs to a digital asset slaughterhouse, and make a handful of big Bitcoin hoarders generationally wealthy in the exchange.

[...] No one has deeper pockets than the federal government. No need to directly pick the pockets of suckers looking for a get-rich-quick scheme if you can pick everyone’s pockets indirectly by looting a vast store of treasure held in trust for the American people. It’s a logical end point for a technology whose sole meaningful use case is enabling criminal extortion and money laundering: finally carrying out the bank robber’s dream of draining the value in Fort Knox.

[ausp-ice]

Profit (he/they/any), an Edeia representing the Idea of Profit.

This all started with me having a silly thought of using the name "Rob Banks" based on a video I saw...

Edeia Site | Edeia Discord | Personal Website

Profit

"Everyone should profit. But of course, I should profit the most." 

At present, Profit is charismatic and persuasive, creating mutually beneficial arrangements where they still came out ahead. They became more patient, willing to invest in long-term growth rather than immediate exploitation. Profit developed genuine curiosity about innovation and began to enjoy watching their investments flourish. Their demeanor was often inviting, rather than threatening, though they always carried an undertone of calculation with them. At present, he is more forthright about his profit motives, but he is more honest about his practices and always follows through on his promises to partners. 

He has quite the sense of humor, though he cares more about what's amusing to him than what's amusing to others. So long as there's no real harm, he delights in others' ruffled feathers (for instance, by making puns). He enjoys peppering his speech with business jargon, often for humorous effect, but avoids using it so excessively that others can't understand him.

While still fundamentally self-interested, Profit now values sustainable profit over destructive exploitation, understanding that a healthy economic ecosystem yields greater returns than a series of depleted targets. He creates transparent but advantageous deals where all parties benefit—though, of course, he benefits the most. He considers himself an investor, finding promising individuals and ventures to provide all sorts of resources, with the intention of getting a return in the future. He does still participate in black markets and corruption, but only when it generates new growth and value—not when it simply transfers opportunity from one individual to another. 

Abilities

Market Intelligence

Profit can sense untapped value and potential profit in people, places, objects, and situations. He also has an innate awareness of past and current market trends, as well as a predictive sense for future market movements. This ability can be temporarily granted to others as an intuitive sense for good deals and profitable ventures. 

Seed Capital

Profit can create one "whole unit" (e.g. 1 USD, 1 bitcoin, etc.) of any currency that exists in his current dimension, so long as he has any amount of information on its existence, if he does not own any physically or in assets.

Binding Proposition

Profit can create magically binding contracts for deals involving currency or valued assets. These contracts cannot be broken by conventional means and ensure that all parties fulfill their obligations or pay the penalties agreed upon.

Portfolio Diversification

Profit can maintain countless business ventures, investments, and assets across multiple dimensions simultaneously without loss of oversight or control. This allows them to spread risk and maximize returns by operating in various economies with different rules and growth patterns. They can mentally "check in" on any of their ventures at will.

Return on Investment

After investing time, energy, or resources into a person or venture, Profit is guaranteed some form of return. This doesn't guarantee success, but it does mean that even failures will yield valuable lessons, connections, or alternative opportunities that can be monetized in some way. Nothing Profit invests is ever truly lost. This is a passive ability, but Profit can focus to apply it to others, guaranteeing a "return" for those individuals.

Asset Empowerment

Profit can designate individuals as "Associates" through magical contracts, granting them enhanced abilities related to their role in Profit's ventures. These enhancements are tied to performance conditions and limitations:

Associates must share a percentage of all gains with Profit.

They cannot act against Profit's interests.

Their abilities cannot be used for unauthorized ventures.

The magic enforces compliance, with abilities failing or backfiring if terms are violated.

Successful Associates may see their capabilities grow over time, creating a mutually beneficial relationship while allowing Profit to extend their influence through a network of empowered agents across markets and dimensions.

Abstraction

Profit's original Abstraction took the form of a large building of countless rooms, filled with all sorts of things. After those were lost in Profit's transition to the Main Continuity, that building was rebuilt alongside a sprawling, glittering city of modern skyscrapers and glass buildings. The sky is in an eternal golden twilight. Streams of gold light pour from the sky in straight lines, and the air is filled with glittering gold particles. 

The city, referred to as Gold, is inhabited by residents from all across Ideation and other dimensions, including humans and non-humans. Every resident is in the pursuit of profit, though they are more cooperative than competitive. There are corporations and small businesses, artists and consultants—any occupation, any role, so long as they hold a doctrine of "profit for all, profit for Profit" in their hearts. 

Time is strange and nonlinear—those who need more time will have more time, and those who wish for time to pass faster will experience time passing faster. Those who wish to rest can rest as long as they like, and still be on time for work. In some cases, some will be able to be present in multiple places at once or step back in time to remedy a mistake, though this requires authorization from Associates that handle governance of the city. Associates can also authorize a "storefront," which involves that business merging a door, room, or other part of their venture with a physical location to interact with united society or extradimensional societies. 

Gold is considered an independent magical society by united society. 

Story Synposis

Profit began as Robert "Rob" Banks in the Calamity Continuity, where he rose from a business prodigy to become a ruthless financial mastermind who eventually gained control of the nation of Adamant. As reality began crumbling around him—partially due to his own exploitative tactics—Profit faced the meaninglessness of his accumulated wealth and power. Given a second chance by Possibility, he abandoned his Abstraction's contents and transferred to the Main Continuity in 1805, where he embraced a more sustainable approach to wealth creation. In this new timeline, Profit established himself as "the Prophet of Profit," building ventures across magical and mundane societies while creating a golden city in his Abstraction for those who shared his values of "profit for all, profit for Profit."

For more, see his profile.

[1americanconservative]

@Bitcoin4Freedom

I can't stand Donald Trump. He is braggy, he insults people for no reason, and he is just a brutal personality. But my mind is made up. I'm voting for him and here's why: * He puts Americans and their well-being first. Kamala will not. * He will bring

@elonmusk

into his cabinet to be the efficiency czar and get rid of waste. This alone may be the best single reason to vote for him. * He will bring

@RobertKennedyJr

into his cabinet to Make American Healthy Again. He will finally get to the bottom of why our food companies are destroying the health of our children. * I'm sick of the way the media lies continuously about

@realDonaldTrump

, starting with the incessant racism claims. They are just nonsense. The latest thing I learned? He sent his plane to fly Nelson Mandela home after he was in jail with the U.S. wouldn't do it. Racist? No. * I'm sick of the U.S. being embroiled in foreign wars. Trump will keep us out of them again. He's just crazy enough that foreign nations will stand down. They have no fear of Kamala. They will fear him. * Trump sees this country as fundamentally good. Kamala sees it as inherently evil. * Trump will end the nonsense of the open border which makes our country less secure, less financially stable, and brings in millions of people illegally who compete for Americans' jobs. * This government has to print billions to care for the illegals. That makes all of our dollars less valuable and makes prices zoom upward. * He will stockpile Bitcoin. * He will keep men out of women's bathrooms and women's sports. * He is a heavyweight personality and negotiator. Kamala is a phony personality and a lightweight negotiator. * The people who want Kamala Harris to win are the most annoying people in the country. They have pushed for pronouns, masks, endless vaccines, cancel culture, riots, blatant racism towards whites, gender confusion, undermining the U.S. constitution. * He will upset the current political system. He was nearly the victim of assassination 3x. And he keeps going. He's not the best in interviews, but he at least puts himself out there. Over and over and over. Kamala hasn't done a single press conference. * Harris and the media trying to prop her up hid Biden's cognitive decline. They accuse

@realDonaldTrump

of being a threat to democracy. Yet she was installed as the nominee with no votes. She wants to pack the Supreme Court. She wants to eliminate the filibuster. She sued

@RobertKennedyJr

to keep him off the ballot. And the threat to democracy is Trump? Nonsense. * Those who support Harris look at Trump supports as vile, stupid, ignorant, and fascists. They disown family members or disinvite them from Thanksgiving dinner of they support Trump. This is disgraceful. * Every time she talks, I try to give her a chance. But she is the most phony and condescending politician I have ever seen. Ever. I can't do it. I won't do it. * She and those who support her are resistant to Voter ID and believe requiring an ID is racist. Her Department of Justice is suing the state of Virginia for trying to purge the voter rolls of illegals. Why would we not want 1 vote per 1 U.S. citizen? Is it more racist to believe people from the inner city are perfectly capable of securing a government issued ID? Or to believe they are incapable? That's it. I'm done. Thanks for hearing me out.

[misfitwashere]

Why I remain hopeful about America

Even as darkness falls 

ROBERT REICH

JAN 20

Friends,

So many people I know — including, I suspect, many of you — are despairing over Trump’s second regime, which starts today.

I share your fears about what’s to come. 

Yet I remain hopeful about the future of America. Here’s why.

Trump hoodwinked average working Americans into believing he’s on their side and convinced enough voters that Kamala Harris and Democrats were on the side of cultural elites (the “deep state,” “woke”ism, “coastal elites,” and so on). 

But Trump’s hoax will not work for long, given the oligarchy’s conspicuous takeover of America under Trump II. 

Even before Trump’s regime begins, it’s already exposing a reality that has been hidden from most Americans for decades: the oligarchy’s obscene wealth and its use of that wealth to gain power over America. 

Seated prominently where Trump is giving his inaugural address today will be the three richest people in America — Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg — each of whom owns powerful media that have either boosted Trump’s lies or refrained from telling the truth about him. 

Musk sank a quarter of a billion dollars into getting Trump elected, in return for which Trump has authorized him, along with billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy, to target for elimination programs Americans depend on — thereby making way for another giant tax cut for the wealthy.

The oligarchy’s conflicts of interest will be just as conspicuous. 

Musk’s SpaceX is a major federal contractor through its rocket launches and its internet service, Starlink. Bezos’s Amazon is a major federal contractor through its cloud computing business. Zuckerberg is pouring billions into artificial intelligence, as is Musk, in hopes of huge federal contracts.

Ramaswamy, whose biotech company is valued at nearly $600 million, wants the Food and Drug Administration to speed up drug approvals. His investment firm has an oil and gas fund. His new Bitcoin business would benefit if the federal government kept its hands off crypto. 

Trump himself has already begun to cash in on his second presidency even more blatantly than he did the first time. He just began selling a cryptocurrency token featuring an image of himself — even though cryptocurrency is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, to which Trump has already said he’ll name a crypto advocate as chair. 

Not to mention the billionaires Trump is putting in charge of key departments to decide on taxes and expenditures, tariffs and trade, even what young Americans learn — all of whom have brazen conflicts of interest. 

They’ll all be on display today with Trump. Then, many will take their private jets to Davos, Switzerland, for the annual confab of the world’s most powerful CEOs and billionaires. 

Not since the Gilded Age of the late 19th century has such vast wealth turned itself into such conspicuous displays of political power. Unapologetically, unashamedly, defiantly.

This flagrancy makes me hopeful. Why? Because Americans don’t abide aristocracy. We were founded in revolt against unaccountable power and wealth. We will not tolerate this barefaced takeover.

The backlash will be stunning.

I cannot tell you precisely how or when it will occur, but it will start in our communities when we protect the most vulnerable from the cruelties of the Trump regime, ensure that hardworking families aren’t torn apart, protect transgender and LGBTQ+ people, and help guard the safety of Trump’s political enemies.

We will see the backlash in the 2026 midterms and the 2028 presidential election, when Americans elect true leaders who care about working people and the common good.

And just as we did at the end of the first Gilded Age of the late 19th century when the oligarchy revealed its hubris and grandiosity, Americans will demand fundamental reforms: getting big money out of politics, taxing huge wealth, busting up or regulating giant corporations, making huge social media platforms accountable to the public rather than to a handful of multibillionaires.

Friends, we could not remain on the path we were on. The sludge had been thickening even under Democratic administrations. Systematic flaws have remained unaddressed. Inequalities have continued to widen. Corruption and bribery have worsened.

It’s tragic that America had to come to this point. A few years of another Trump regime, even worse than the first, will be hard on many people. 

But as the oligarchy is conspicuously exposed, Americans will see as clearly as we did at the end of the first Gilded Age that we have no option but to take back power.

Only then can we continue the essential work of America: the pursuit of equality and prosperity for the many, not the few. The preservation and strengthening of a government of, by, and for the people.

[darkmaga-returns]

How Tariffs Will Create America's Next Economic Boom - Tom Luongo

TFTC

Tom Luongo breaks down Trump's tariff strategy as part of a larger economic reset targeting unfair trade advantages. The discussion explores how Europe may be planning financial "nuclear options" as US-Europe tensions escalate. Luongo analyzes Powell's Fed stance, the end of LIBOR, and potential European banking vulnerabilities. The conversation covers Bitcoin's role in tokenizing waste energy, market corrections, Treasury strategies, and how regulatory burden affects manufacturing. Bessent's signaling to China and the fundamental restructuring of global economic order round out this comprehensive economic analysis.

[mariacallous]

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday that he won’t back down on his sweeping tariffs on imports from most of the world unless countries even out their trade with the U.S., digging in on his plans to implement the taxes that have sent financial markets reeling, raised fears of a recession and upended the global trading system.

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said he didn’t want global markets to fall, but also that he wasn’t concerned about the massive sell-off either, adding, “sometimes you have to take medicine to fix something.”

His comments came as global financial markets appeared on track to continue sharp declines once trading resumes Monday, and after Trump’s aides sought to soothe market concerns by saying more than 50 nations had reached out about launching negotiations to lift the tariffs.

“I spoke to a lot of leaders, European, Asian, from all over the world,” Trump said. “They’re dying to make a deal. And I said, we’re not going to have deficits with your country. We’re not going to do that, because to me a deficit is a loss. We’re going to have surpluses or at worst, going to be breaking even.”

The higher rates are set to be collected beginning Wednesday, ushering in a new era of economic uncertainty with no clear end in sight. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said unfair trade practices are not “the kind of thing you can negotiate away in days or weeks.” The United States, he said, must see “what the countries offer and whether it’s believable.”

Trump, who spent the weekend in Florida playing golf, posted online that “WE WILL WIN. HANG TOUGH, it won’t be easy.” His Cabinet members and economic advisers were out in force Sunday defending the tariffs and downplaying the consequences for the global economy.

“There doesn’t have to be a recession. Who knows how the market is going to react in a day, in a week?” Bessent said. “What we are looking at is building the long-term economic fundamentals for prosperity.”

U.S. stock futures dropped on Sunday night as the tariffs continued to roil the markets. S&P 500 futures were down 2.5% while that for the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 2.1%. Nasdaq futures were down 3.1%. Even the price of bitcoin, which held relatively stable last week, fell nearly 6% Sunday.

Asian shares, meanwhile, nosedived. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index lost nearly 8% shortly after the market opened. By midday, it was down 6%. A circuit breaker briefly suspended trading of Topix futures after an earlier sharp fall in U.S. futures. Chinese markets also tumbled, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng dropping 9.4%, while the Shanghai Composite index lost 6.2%.

[justinspoliticalcorner]

Jamie Tahsin at Vice:

As the polls began to dramatically shift in favor of Donald Trump on the evening of the election, Elon Musk, arguably Trump’s biggest supporter in recent months, tweeted: “The cavalry has arrived. Men are voting in record numbers. They now realize everything is at stake.” The top reply came from the notorious influencer and accused rapist and human trafficker, Andrew Tate. His summary of the election: “It’s men vs gays n chicks.” 

Tate’s political analysis had the tone of a 14-year-old playground bully, but Musk’s excitement at men turning out to vote spoke to something fundamentally true: that Donald Trump’s plan was working. When I first read the tweet, I began searching for evidence that men were indeed turning up in record numbers. On Musk’s platform, X, I was greeted with videos from Philadelphia and Miami of young men wearing red caps celebrating in the streets—pickup trucks tearing down street-lit highways with MAGA flags trailing from their cargo beds. After covering the Manosphere and the hyper-online ‘Bro’ Right for the past five years, I knew that in recent months they had mobilized like never before behind Trump, and that if they were motivated enough to actually go out and vote, Trump had a serious edge. 

Videos began to spread of frat boys across the US declaring their support for Donald Trump. When his victory was announced, one group filmed themselves performing Trump’s dance moves to “Y.M.C.A.” on the steps of their fraternity. 

Men aged 18-29—a group that has been politically unengaged in recent years—voted decisively for Trump. The Wall Street Journal reported a shift to the right of 28 points among this group. According to the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning, 56 percent of young male voters opted for Trump in 2024—a marked increase from 41 percent in 2020. In Trump’s successful courtship of this cohort, his secret weapon appears to have been his 18-year-old son, Barron. 

[...]

But Barron’s role in Trump’s media strategy goes beyond just introducing Trump to figures like Adin Ross. Barron and his best friend, fellow 18-year-old Bo Loudon, were tasked by the campaign with helping Trump reach a young male audience. Loudon is a pro-Trump influencer, and son of the conservative media personality Gina Loudon, former co-chair of Women for Trump. Bo and Barron reportedly set up the Adin Ross stream, and Bo has claimed he helped set up Trump’s interview with Joe Rogan, too. 

On the day of the election, figures from across the vast and frequently depressing multiverse that is the online ‘Bro right’ gave their ringing endorsements of Donald Trump, and implored their fans to go and vote for him. Upon the announcement of his victory, John Shahidi of the Nelk Boys tweeted: “Idc what anyone says, podcasts helped us win this election.” When the Wall Street Journal reported that ‘Younger Men Voted Decisively for Donald Trump,’ Shahidi reposted it alongside the message, “Shout-out to our entire team!” A part of Trump’s message that particularly resonated with his young male audience, and the podcast hosts he made appearances with, was his seemingly favorable stance towards cryptocurrencies, and his puzzling claim that Bitcoin will be “made in the USA.” Earlier this year, in Austin, Texas, I interviewed an African-American man who told me he would vote Trump for the first time, almost entirely because of his stance towards crypto. 

[...] The rise of influencers like Tate and Ross aren’t just a symptom of young men shifting to the right, but an active factor that has exacerbated it. The ideology gap is widening between young men and women, not just in America, but all over the world. In the UK there is a 25-point gap between the views of young men and women; in Germany, this rises��to 30.  The factors that have led us here are wide-ranging, but in making a concerted effort to reach out to disaffected young men, Trump gained an edge in what is being described as one of the most consequential elections in US history. We saw a similar effect in the UK during the last election, as young men shared their support for Nigel Farage and his Reform Party.  Many of the complaints coming from young men may appear to be misguided. Yet if politicians on the Left do not find a way to reach out to this group, and engage with it where it dwells online, opportunist populists like Trump and Farage most certainly will. In this election, one of Trump’s strongest weapons appears to have been his gigantic, chronically online 18-year-old son, his best friend Bo, and the ‘Bros’ they swung for Trump.

What the hell is wrong with these misogynistic and privileged frat bro males who got Trump over the line?

[unpluggedfinancial]

Think or Sink: Why Developing Critical Thinking Is Your Best Investment

In a world drowning in information, learning to think clearly might just be your life raft. We live amidst a relentless storm of headlines, opinions, and narratives—all competing for our attention and trust. Without the ability to think critically, we're left vulnerable, drifting wherever the current takes us. But there's another way.

The Critical Gap

When we rely solely on external "experts" or mainstream sources, we outsource our understanding to others who may have hidden agendas or biases. I learned this firsthand when I dove into Bitcoin. What mainstream narratives painted as a risky gamble, I saw differently by digging deeper. It became clear that true understanding only emerges when you're willing to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and verify facts independently.

Bitcoin: Your Gateway to Clear Thinking

Exploring Bitcoin isn't just about finance—it's a powerful introduction to critical thinking. Bitcoin demands that you question established narratives, verify information yourself, and reject blind faith. Its fundamental mantra—"Don't trust, verify"—is a guiding principle anyone can apply beyond finance, into politics, health, or daily decision-making.

Escaping the Herd Mentality

History is littered with the wreckage of groupthink—housing bubbles, dot-com crashes, financial meltdowns. Each catastrophe was fueled by collective blindness. Those who thrived were individuals who trusted their analysis over the noise. Critical thinking isn't just about knowing what to trust; it's about knowing when and how to break free from collective illusions.

First Principles Thinking: The Master Key

Imagine dismantling a complex puzzle down to its simplest pieces, then rebuilding it from scratch—that's first-principles thinking. Elon Musk leveraged this method to revolutionize industries from space travel to electric vehicles, rejecting conventional wisdom in favor of foundational truths. Applying first principles to Bitcoin or finance means asking:

"What is money at its core?"

"What truly gives something value?"

By returning to these fundamental questions, you'll find clarity amidst confusion. Bitcoin, for example, emerges naturally as sound money due to its scarcity, decentralization, and transparency—principles deeply rooted in basic truths.

Sharpen Your Mind: Actionable Steps

Developing critical thinking is like building a muscle—it takes consistent effort:

Question everything—especially your own beliefs.

Diversify your sources; challenge your views with opposing ideas.

Regularly reflect: are these thoughts genuinely yours?

Stay mentally flexible; embrace being wrong as a growth opportunity.

Your Future Depends on It

Critical thinking isn't just an intellectual exercise; it's your ultimate personal currency, empowering you to navigate complexity with confidence. In an uncertain future, those who sharpen their minds today will lead tomorrow.

The world won't slow down. Will you choose to drift along—or take control?

Think or sink—the choice is yours.

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Why Investing in Cryptocurrency Matters — and How It Can Be Profitable

Cryptocurrency is more than just a trend — it’s a fundamental shift in how value, finance, and technology interact. Here’s why it’s important and can be profitable:

Why It’s Important:

1. Decentralization of Finance (DeFi):

Crypto offers an alternative to traditional banks and institutions. With DeFi, people can lend, borrow, earn interest, and transfer money globally — all without middlemen.

2. Hedge Against Inflation & Currency Risk:

With many countries facing inflation and unstable currencies, crypto (especially Bitcoin) acts as a hedge, like digital gold.

3. Access to Global Innovation:

Investing in crypto means investing in the future of tech — smart contracts, NFTs, blockchain infrastructure, Web3 — and having exposure to cutting-edge digital assets.

4. Financial Inclusion:

Cryptocurrencies provide access to financial tools for people in underserved or unbanked regions.

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Bitcoin Targets New Highs as Capital Inflows Strengthen, Analyst Suggests

Bitcoin recently reclaimed significant ground as it surpassed the $95,000 mark, reaching a seven-day high of $95,976 on April 25. This is the first time Bitcoin has crossed the $90,000 threshold since early March, reviving optimism across the cryptocurrency market. According to crypto analyst Willy Woo, Bitcoin’s fundamentals have shifted into a bullish phase, setting the stage for potential new…

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Why UPB Token is the Next Big Thing in Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency has evolved from a niche investment to a mainstream financial revolution. While Bitcoin and Ethereum dominate the headlines, new tokens with real-world applications are emerging as game-changers. One such asset that is making waves is UPB Token.

What Makes UPB Token Stand Out?

UPB Token isn’t just another digital currency; it’s built on strong fundamentals and innovative technology. Here’s why UPB Token is quickly gaining traction:

1. Speed and Low Transaction Costs

With traditional financial systems and even some cryptocurrencies, transaction fees and delays are a major concern. UPB Token offers near-instant transactions with minimal fees, making it an ideal choice for users and businesses alike.

2. Security and Transparency

Built on a robust blockchain infrastructure, UPB Token ensures top-notch security and transparency. Every transaction is verifiable on the blockchain, reducing the risk of fraud and manipulation.

3. Real-World Utility

Unlike many speculative digital assets, UPB Token has real-world applications. From online transactions to digital contracts, UPB Token is designed for seamless integration into various financial ecosystems.

4. Decentralization and Autonomy

By eliminating intermediaries, UPB Token gives users full control over their finances. This decentralization ensures greater financial freedom and accessibility for everyone, including the unbanked population.

The Future of UPB Token

With growing adoption and a dedicated development team, UPB Token is set to redefine how we perceive and use digital assets. As more businesses and individuals recognize its value, the token’s demand is expected to surge, making it a strong investment opportunity.

How to Get Started with UPB Token

Investing in UPB Token is simple. You can purchase and store it securely in a compatible wallet, trade it on supported exchanges, and even use it for digital transactions. With a bright future ahead, now is the perfect time to explore the potential of UPB Token.

Final Thoughts

The cryptocurrency landscape is evolving rapidly, and UPB Token is at the forefront of this transformation. With its unique features, strong security, and real-world utility, UPB Token is not just another crypto asset—it’s a financial revolution waiting to be embraced.

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like fundamentally I think the AO3 hack is happening because someone made a list of “websites without DDoS protection above a certain amount of traffic” and said “sure, we’ll whack them a bit, maybe they’ll give us bitcoin” and then just attached whatever alleged motive would get them the most press time