Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, and Ethereum Update - (Monday 9th Nov)

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Latest Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency news and trends. We take a look at the key events affecting the blockchain sector and review market movements. Combining both fundamental analysis and technical analy...

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Alright, let's dive into the latest crypto chatter! This video covers a big week for Bitcoin and the broader crypto market, especially with the US election drama wrapping up. You'll get the lowdown on how the markets are reacting, the potential for altcoins, big institutions finally stepping into Bitcoin, and why dollar-cost averaging (DCA) is still the go-to strategy for smart money, all while keeping things super casual and relatable.

Here’s the breakdown:

* Post-Election Market Vibe: We're finally getting some clarity after the US election chaos, with Biden winning. The market was pretty wild last week, but now that the results are in, there's a lot of expectation for crypto. The general sentiment is super bullish, especially as people are looking towards assets like gold and Bitcoin during this period of instability. There's a feeling that Bitcoin is becoming a go-to asset because it's not controlled by governments or affected by political drama, which is a big deal, especially in places like Asia where political uncertainty can lead to bank accounts getting frozen.
* Bitcoin's Strong Recovery & Outlook: Bitcoin dipped a bit around November 7th but has since recovered very well, comfortably sitting above $15,000, with Ethereum also strong at $452. It’s been on a crazy upward streak all year, to the point where even people who haven't been paying attention are totally confused by the $15,000 price tag. The market is still trying to push past the $16,000 resistance line.
* Short-Term Caution (Bart Simpson Pattern): While super bullish long-term, there's a short-term caution. Many traders are in "long" positions (betting prices will go up) using leverage. This creates a risk of a "Bart Simpson" pattern – a sudden, sharp price drop to "hunt" and liquidate these leveraged long positions, allowing big players to essentially clear out the market. The presenter isn't taking any leveraged positions because of this risk.
* Ethereum 2.0 Excitement: Ethereum 2.0 is a huge upcoming change. The deposit contracts are live, meaning people can start moving their ETH over, but the full launch depends on a certain amount of Ethereum being staked. There's a lot of excitement around this, and it’s expected to unlock more potential for Ethereum in the long run.
* Altcoin Season On The Horizon?: Typically, when Bitcoin and Ethereum rally, they pull people into the market, and then attention shifts to altcoins. We already had a "crazy altcoin season" a couple of months ago, and there's anticipation for a "second helping." However, the presenter feels that DeFi projects, in particular, need to offer more than just "total value locked" to stand out. The focus is on finding new, innovative DeFi projects beyond the current trends, possibly something like Synthetix or Linear. While the market isn't draining altcoins right now, and some are moving up, the presenter is still researching alts rather than buying positions, expecting them to dip slightly during a Bitcoin rally.
* Institutions are Coming, But Slowly: There's a lot of talk about big institutions entering Bitcoin, and while it's true, it's not going to be a sudden flood for everyone. The more aggressive, tech-savvy institutions, like MicroStrategy (who once thought Bitcoin was trash but now hold over half a billion dollars in crypto), are the ones jumping in first. More traditional, safer institutions will likely take 10-20 years to fully adopt crypto. This slow pace is partly because better custody solutions are needed for institutions managing client funds. It’s believed that big players like PayPal likely started accumulating Bitcoin quietly back in 2019, when prices were much lower ($4k-$5k), before their public announcements. Smart money buys when others are panicking.
* Retail Hype Still a Key Driver: For major price pushes, retail hype is crucial. Remember the "Kimchi premium" in South Korea in 2017, where Bitcoin traded 10-15% higher? We might need another country to catch that "fever" since Korea is still a bit "burnt." Many everyday people (doctors, lawyers) are still apprehensive about Bitcoin, even after seeing its incredible performance (5x return if bought at $3k this year). Despite media often prematurely declaring Bitcoin "dead" during dips, it keeps proving them wrong.
* The Power of Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA): This is the core investment strategy recommended. Instead of trying to "buy the dip" (which is emotionally hard and often missed) or time the market, DCA involves buying a fixed amount of crypto at regular intervals (e.g., weekly or monthly), regardless of price. This averages out your purchase price and removes emotion from the equation, helping you ride out volatility. Even big institutions use DCA. The presenter personally used a DCA buying strategy leading up to the election and is now considering a DCA selling strategy as prices rise.
* Life Beyond Crypto: The presenter likes to take a break from exhausting politics and focus on making money in crypto. He's also trying intermittent fasting, doing some retail therapy (bought an iPhone 12 Pro Max!), and switching back to iPhones due to Android slowing down from aggressive Chinese apps. He advises against trading old phones with wallet apps, as sensitive crypto information is often stored locally, making it risky to wipe or sell.

Transcript

back guys to another episode of box mining here bright and early here in hong kong 11 a.m to get some catch on the global cryptocurrency news so today we're at the ninth um already approaching so fast right this this month is going by so quickly it's um it's november for some reason right almost all the christmas stuff all the christmas like uh packages gift packages are up already so i mean that's that's christmas fast approaching but anyways regardless in the crypto side of things we had a ev...