Bitcoin

Bitcoin is the world's first cryptocurrency, created in 2008 by the mysterious genius called Satoshi Nakamoto. Bitcoin has a limited total supply and the strongest community. With its price going all the way up to where it is today, Bitcoin is more and more seen as modern society’s "digital gold".

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Beyond The Vault: Why Bitcoin’s True Power Lies In Motion
Intermediate

Beyond The Vault: Why Bitcoin’s True Power Lies In Motion

This article responds to Michael Saylor’s views to explore the practical importance of Bitcoin, emphasizing the primacy of its role as a medium of exchange.
4/11/2025, 11:31:27 AM
Crypto Bull Run 2020/2021 vs Crypto Bull Run 2024/2025
Beginner

Crypto Bull Run 2020/2021 vs Crypto Bull Run 2024/2025

The crypto bull run in 2020/2021 has similarities and differences with that of 2024/2025. What are the similarities and differences?
4/9/2025, 2:51:01 PM
How MicroStrategy Works — Could It Be Headed for a Meltdown?
Beginner

How MicroStrategy Works — Could It Be Headed for a Meltdown?

This article introduces the development history, operating mechanism, advantages, and risks of MicroStrategy, and analyzes the key variables that could potentially lead to its collapse. It also compares similar companies and explores MicroStrategy’s future development trends.
4/7/2025, 3:59:54 PM
The Impact of ETF Futures Products on the Future Cryptocurrency Market
Beginner

The Impact of ETF Futures Products on the Future Cryptocurrency Market

This article explores the impact of ETF futures products on the market, covering their key features, critical points for investors to consider, potential risks, and future development trends. We will analyze how futures ETFs affect market liquidity and price volatility, the fees, roll-over costs, and regulatory factors investors need to be aware of when participating, and the role they may play in institutional investment, market maturity, and changes in the regulatory environment.
4/7/2025, 3:41:41 PM
BlackRock IBIT: The Most Lucrative Bitcoin Spot ETF
Beginner

BlackRock IBIT: The Most Lucrative Bitcoin Spot ETF

IBIT is the iShares Bitcoin Trust launched by BlackRock. Backed by a powerful brand reputation, precise market timing, and a low-fee structure, it quickly became the world’s most capital-attracting Bitcoin spot ETF within just one year of launch. This article offers an in-depth look at how IBIT works, the factors that influence its pricing, how it compares with directly holding Bitcoin, and analyzes its capital inflows, long-term value, and investment prospects. It aims to help investors better understand IBIT’s role in institutionalized crypto investing and its future development trends.
4/2/2025, 6:18:11 AM
Yield Basis: Real Yield On Bitcoin
Intermediate

Yield Basis: Real Yield On Bitcoin

Is the yield paid in BTC or altcoins? What risks are you subject to? What's the potential principal loss? How sustainable is it? Does it dilute as TVL grows? This article focuses on sustainable BTC-denominated yields across CeFi and DeFi.
4/2/2025, 1:46:53 AM
[2025 Bitcoin Trend Analysis] The Rise of Staking - Is the Era of Miners Coming to an End?
Beginner

[2025 Bitcoin Trend Analysis] The Rise of Staking - Is the Era of Miners Coming to an End?

With the BTC halving approaching, which will have a greater impact on future Bitcoin trends — mining or staking? This article provides an in-depth analysis of their respective market influences.
3/31/2025, 7:35:20 AM
The Myth of Intrinsic Value
Intermediate

The Myth of Intrinsic Value

This article explores the concept of intrinsic value, examining its subjectivity and relativity in traditional finance. It argues that all value is subjective, shaped by personal perception, preferences, and needs. Bitcoin’s value, likewise, stems from its utility—such as fixed supply, digital nature, self-clearing capability, and private key control.
3/31/2025, 2:38:02 AM
Above Trends, Between Cycles: A Cold Reflection on Bitcoin's "Pullback Moment"
Intermediate

Above Trends, Between Cycles: A Cold Reflection on Bitcoin's "Pullback Moment"

Today, using the framework of "trends and cycles," I will help you see through the fog and engage in a cold reflection on Bitcoin's "pullback moment." First, let's begin by understanding the fundamental concepts of "trends" and "cycles."
3/25/2025, 9:38:47 AM
Bitcoin: The Ultimate Safe Haven for Long-Term Investors?
Intermediate

Bitcoin: The Ultimate Safe Haven for Long-Term Investors?

Even when Bitcoin hit a historical low of $78,000, 330,000 new Bitcoin addresses were created that day. Clearly, behind this contradiction, there must be an unknown secret. You made the right decision by not selling Bitcoin to buy gold, and today I will tell you the real reason behind it.
3/21/2025, 3:51:31 AM
A Comprehensive Overview of Syrup
Intermediate

A Comprehensive Overview of Syrup

Syrup Finance is a yield platform built on Maple Finance’s lending infrastructure, offering stable returns and SYRUP token rewards. Users can earn yields by depositing USDC or USDT and enhance rewards with a 3- or 6-month commitment period. Additionally, Syrup supports SYRUP staking for extra rewards and integrates with Pendle for more yield opportunities. Moreover, the SYRUP token serves as the core of the Syrup ecosystem, enabling transactions, staking, and governance functions.
3/19/2025, 2:02:55 PM
Everything You Need to Know About Odos
Beginner

Everything You Need to Know About Odos

Odos is a decentralized trading aggregator designed to provide the best token swap rates. Its smart order routing system scans over 900 liquidity sources across 14 blockchain networks to ensure users get the best prices. Odos supports atomic multi-token swaps, reducing trading costs and slippage. Additionally, Odos offers a loyalty program, limit orders, algorithmic trading, and liquidity provisioning tools (Odos Zaps), allowing users to earn rewards while trading. The ODOS token is used for governance, rewards, and transaction settlement, driving the growth of the entire ecosystem.
3/19/2025, 6:17:59 AM
Is Altcoin Season Over? Bitcoin ETFs Are Reshaping Crypto Investment Trends
Intermediate

Is Altcoin Season Over? Bitcoin ETFs Are Reshaping Crypto Investment Trends

With Bitcoin ETFs attracting massive capital inflows in 2024, institutional and retail investors’ preference for structured products has weakened speculative demand for altcoins. This article analyzes the shift in venture capital strategies and the potential impact of market saturation on new altcoin projects.
3/17/2025, 3:58:37 AM
The New Transformation of the Global Financial Order: U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserves
Intermediate

The New Transformation of the Global Financial Order: U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserves

The article provides a detailed analysis of the strategic considerations behind the U.S. government's establishment of Bitcoin reserves, including reinforcing the dollar's financial hegemony, combating inflation, and promoting financial innovation. Although cryptocurrency legislation at the federal level is progressing slowly, state governments are actively advancing the legislative process for strategic Bitcoin reserve bills. In the long run, this executive order will create a favorable policy environment for the crypto market and may encourage more countries to establish similar reserves.
3/14/2025, 2:30:00 AM
Unleashing BTC’s Potential: A Technical Deep Dive into Babylon
Advanced

Unleashing BTC’s Potential: A Technical Deep Dive into Babylon

Even though BTC holders may be conservative about utilizing BTC, the growth potential of Babylon, with only around 0.2% of the total BTC supply currently staked, is worth considering.
3/11/2025, 9:19:21 AM

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