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I have recently been following cryptocurrency news and noticed that Solana is in a rather conflicting situation. On one hand, SOL's fundamentals look very good — ETF fund flows are increasing sharply, institutional investors are interested, and its blockchain remains one of the fastest platforms. But when looking at the current market reality, the price of SOL is not rising as expected.
What is happening? When I check on-chain signals, I see some warning signs. The Coin Days Destroyed index spiked in early March, right when SOL's price approached $90. This indicates that old coins that have be

Withdrawing Bitcoin to a bank: Practical methods you should know
If you have Bitcoin and want to convert it into cash, it’s actually not as complicated as you think. I’ve just researched thoroughly the methods for withdrawing money from a Bitcoin wallet to a bank, and there are quite a few options depending on each person’s specific needs.
The first and most common way is to use an exchange. You just need to choose a reputable exchange, transfer BTC into it, sell it, and then withdraw the money to your bank account. This process takes about 1-3 days, and the fees are also at a moderate level.

I just learned about the GDP deflator index and want to share it with everyone because it’s really useful for understanding the economy.
Put simply, the deflator index is a way for us to know how the prices of goods and services in a country have changed over time. It helps us distinguish whether the GDP growth is due to actual production increasing, or whether it’s only because prices have gone up.
The way it works isn’t complicated either. The deflator index compares two figures: nominal GDP ( calculated at current prices ) with real GDP ( calculated at the prices of a base year ). The diffe

I recently came across a pretty interesting story about DOGE – not the memecoin, but a genuine government initiative. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have been tasked by Trump to lead the (Efficiency Department, also abbreviated as DOGE, which coincidentally shares the same name as Musk’s favorite Dogecoin – this coincidence probably isn’t accidental).
So, what exactly is DOGE? Essentially, it’s a government reform group created to cut federal spending and eliminate unnecessary regulations. Musk proposed cutting $2 million, roughly one-third of the federal budget, while Ramaswamy wants to reduce

Solana just dropped quickly but hasn't hit a complete crash yet. The price decreased by 3.2% in 24 hours, currently at $81.77. Luckily, the drop isn't too catastrophic yet; if it continues like this, there's still hope for a recovery. Are you holding SOL? Are you worried it might keep plunging down? 🤔

I just realized that many people do not fully understand what an airdrop coin is, and that is why I want to write this article. In the crypto world, an airdrop is actually a great opportunity to make money with almost no cost.
Simply put, what is an airdrop coin? It is the activity of distributing free tokens or NFTs to early users of blockchain projects. Projects do this not arbitrarily—they are smart marketing strategies to attract the community, increase brand awareness, and build a strong community around their products.
I see there are about five main types of airdrops you need to know. T

Trade based on what you see, not what you think — this is the principle I've learned from years of market activity. It may sound simple, but in reality, many traders still make this mistake.
The difference lies in: when you trade based on thoughts, you're relying on emotions, expectations, or even rumors. But when you trade what you see, you only look at the actual data — price charts, clear technical signals, proven patterns.
I've encountered situations like this: BTC has good news, everyone expects it to go up. But when you look at the chart, the price is breaking support levels, RSI is in o

Many newcomers to crypto often ask me about what futures trading is and whether they should participate. Today, I will share some personal experiences regarding this type of trading.
In summary, futures (or futures contracts) are a form of order placement that uses leverage on trading platforms. You predict whether the price trend will go up (Long) or down (Short). If your prediction is correct, you make a profit; if wrong, you incur a loss. Almost all major exchanges offer this feature for most coins.
But what is the danger here? The maximum leverage can go up to x100. This means you only nee

I just reviewed the recent cryptocurrency market situation and found some interesting points. In 2025, many potential coin projects are emerging, but not all are worth investor attention.
Since Bitcoin was created in 2009, cryptocurrencies have gradually become an integral part of the financial system. Not only individuals but also large investment funds are starting to participate in this market. Key factors driving growth include blockchain technology improvements, faster transaction processing, lower fees, and the explosion of DeFi and NFT applications.
When discussing potential coin projec

There is a trading trick that many people haven't fully exploited on Gate — that is the OCO order. If you're hearing this name for the first time, it's simple: it allows you to place two orders simultaneously, and when one is filled, the other is automatically canceled. It sounds simple but is extremely useful for risk management.
Specifically, an OCO order is a combination of a limit order and a stop limit order. You can use it to take profit at your target price or automatically cut losses if the price moves against you. Only one of the two orders will be executed, and the other will be canc

If you're new to technical analysis, MA5 and MA10 are two indicators you need to understand well. I'll share how I use them in daily trading.
What is MA5? It's simply the 5-day moving average, showing you the average price of an asset over the past 5 days. This indicator reflects short-term price fluctuations, so it is very sensitive to quick changes. And what is MA10? It's the 10-day moving average, representing the overall trend of the price over a longer period.
The advantage of combining both is that you can see more clearly how the market is moving. MA5 helps you catch quick movements, wh

I just realized that many traders are asking about the most effective trading techniques today, and the Break and Retest strategy is certainly one of the most popular methods to catch major price movements. Today, I want to share how it works and why it’s so important.
First, what is a retest? When a significant price level (support or resistance) is broken with high volume, what usually happens next? The price will pull back and test that level again — and this is where opportunities arise. After a breakout occurs, the broken level becomes a new support or resistance, and when the price retur

I just remembered a trading story that everyone should hear. Back in the 80s, two legendary traders, Richard Dennis and William Eckhardt, argued over one question: is a good trader born or can it be taught? Dennis firmly believed that trading can be fully trained, as long as there is a clear system and discipline. To prove this, he recruited a group of ordinary people with no experience, trained them for a few weeks, then gave them capital to trade futures. This group was called the Turtles. The result? Over the next 5 years, they made more than $175 million, with an average profit of about 80

Today I want to tell a pretty long and quite "bitter" story about my trading journey. Maybe many people will find it familiar because they are in a similar situation.
I used to be quite confident, with some decent trading achievements in regional and global tournaments since 2018. Making $1,000-$2,000 a day wasn't difficult for me back then. So I came up with the idea of becoming a full-time trader, thinking I could live off trading without needing any other job.
There were days I could make $5,000-$10k by going all-in, but almost all of it was withdrawn to reinvest. Every time I fell, I would

I recently delved into a quite interesting Layer 2 project — Loopring (LRC). If you're still unsure about what LRC is, basically it’s a DEX protocol built on Ethereum, but with a smart twist: it uses zkRollups to process transactions off-chain.
Simply put, Loopring acts like a fast lane alongside the busy Ethereum highway. Instead of every transaction being processed directly on Layer 1, Loopring aggregates thousands of transactions, compresses the data, and then sends a single proof back to Ethereum. The result? You get transactions that are 1000 times faster, cost just a penny, and still mai

I've asked myself many times what copy trading is and whether it truly is a shortcut to making money or just an illusion. After monitoring the market and testing myself, I realize that copy trading is actually a powerful tool if you know how to use it correctly.
The financial market is a fierce battlefield; 90% of new traders will incur losses within the first few weeks. Why do some still join? Because 5-10% of successful traders make a lot of money. Everyone who enters weighs the risk of losing money against the opportunity to become a successful trader. But you lack knowledge, experience, an

I’ve been thinking again about the history of Pepe the Frog — something that most people just see as a simple internet emoji. But in reality, the story behind it is much deeper and more complex.
Back in 2005, an American artist named Matt Furie drew a frog in his comic Boy's Club. At that time, no one knew that this image would become one of the most iconic cultural symbols on the internet. Pepe appeared in a pretty ordinary scene — the frog pulling down its pants and saying "Feels good, man." That phrase, though simple, became the first meme and started spreading.
But the real turning point h

I'm quite surprised by ANIME this time. The other day, I heard some friends say there would be a strong hold coming up, but I didn't really believe it. But today, I see it really is increasing. So where did they get their information from? Or did they already get in early and are just pushing the price up to sell off? Honestly, sometimes the people in the group can be quite dangerous, always spreading rumors without knowing anything. I'm not even sure anymore, just observing. What do you guys think?

I just saw this news and I'm a bit surprised. The SEC has announced an investigation involving a foreign influencer—Kendra Lust—accused of promoting TRX without disclosing compensation. She has about 1.5 million followers and received $955 to post about TRX in 2021 but did not disclose it.
What’s unusual here is that Kendra Lust is also accused of receiving payments from Tron to write tweets, and there’s even a connection to a well-known adult website, which she also did not disclose as a financial relationship. Classic crypto advertising fraud.
Both Justin Sun (, the founder of Tron ), and K