(Wed) MASSIVE crypto FOMO - $BTC and $ETH reaching new highs. Alts to explode

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Latest Bitcoin, Ethereum, 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 tech...

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Wow, what a crazy time in crypto! The markets are absolutely exploding right now, with Bitcoin and Ethereum hitting new highs, and a lot of altcoins are just taking off. This is definitely one of those rare, once-in-a-decade opportunities that feels like being at the bleeding edge of a major financial system shift. It’s an exciting but also incredibly intense period, so it’s all about staying strategic and making smart moves amidst the euphoria.

Here’s a breakdown of what’s been happening and what to keep an eye on:

* Market Overview: The crypto market is in full-blown FOMO mode. Bitcoin smashed past its $42,000 resistance and is now sitting around $46,000, up 30% in the past seven days. Ethereum also broke through its $1,800 resistance, now trading around that mark and poised for a potentially immense rally. It’s a time to be wary of shorting the market, as things are moving extremely fast.
* Chinese New Year & Market Dumps: There was initial fear that the Chinese New Year (which is this Friday) would bring a market dump, as is sometimes the tradition. However, as the date approached, that fear evaporated. The market just kept surging, reinforcing the idea that any shorts would likely get wrecked. Closing any short positions before this surge was definitely a smart move.
* Elon Musk and Tesla's Bitcoin Play: This is massive news. Tesla directly bought $1.5 billion worth of Bitcoin and put it on their balance sheets. This move, while baffling to some, sent the market into a frenzy. It’s a huge signal that a major, innovative company is willing to put its money where its mouth is, validating Bitcoin as a viable asset.
* Why Tesla's Move Matters: It highlights a crucial point: holding U.S. dollars right now is scary because of how aggressively it’s being printed (20% of circulating supply printed last year). Fiat currencies are inflationary, meaning their value deflates over time. It makes logical sense for companies to diversify into assets that don't depreciate aggressively, like gold or Bitcoin. The big question now is which other companies will follow suit, with giants like Apple potentially having billions ready to invest.
* Shifting Perceptions of Bitcoin: The stigma around Bitcoin has drastically decreased. Big funds and institutional investors like Michael Saylor (MicroStrategy) who bought Bitcoin early are now top performers, turning heads on Wall Street. Elon Musk and Tesla’s bold move makes it "kosher" for other corporations to hold Bitcoin, solidifying its position as a legitimate asset, not just a speculative one. Tesla's willingness to take risks and be innovative with its vehicle design and now its treasury management is clearly paying off.
* Binance Coin ($BNB) on the Moon: BNB has seen an insane surge, going from $18 (where it was held as a "medium bag") to over $100. This is largely due to two factors:
* New User Sign-ups: Binance, as one of the largest exchanges, is seeing a massive influx of new users.
* Binance Launchpad & Staking: Their new Launchpad format (like for SafePal) requires users to hold BNB for a time-weighted average, creating demand. More use cases for BNB, including new staking pools, further boost its value.
Get Your Exchange Accounts Ready NOW: It's strategic to register for top exchanges like Binance and FTX now*, even if you don't put money in immediately. During the last bull run, exchanges closed registrations due to overwhelming demand, and verified accounts were being sold for thousands of dollars. KYC (Know Your Customer) can take weeks, and you’ll need it for higher withdrawal limits. Don't be caught flat-footed when the market really goes wild.
* Binance Smart Chain (BSC) & DeFi Farming: BSC is where a lot of the farming action is happening right now, offering an alternative to Ethereum's high gas fees.
* PancakeSwap ($CAKE): This is a decentralized exchange (DEX) and automated market maker (AMM) on BSC. The speaker has been farming CAKE since it was 40 cents, watching it explode to $6. It’s a very convenient way to trade various currencies with minimal price impact. Strategies involve farming liquidity pools (like CAKE-BNB) and then converting to direct CAKE pools as the price surges, being mindful of impermanent loss.
* Pancake Bunny: This project auto-compounds your CAKE, offering significantly higher APYs (e.g., 600%) and earning you BUNNY tokens. It's considered higher risk due to locking in fees for three days and exposure to potentially unaudited smart contracts, but the returns have been insane, with BUNNY also exploding in price.
* Beefy.finance: Another yield optimizer on Binance Smart Chain, allowing users to maximize their gains from various farming strategies.
* Other Hot Altcoins:
* Swissborg ($CHSB): Another 10x gain for the speaker, seeing it as a strong player for onboarding new users into crypto, especially in Europe, with its professional app and fee-free premium tier.
* FTX ($FTT): The native token of the FTX exchange, also mooning. Both Binance and FTX tokens are strong "exchange tokens" to watch.
* Oasis Labs ($ROSE): A deep-tech project focusing on privacy-based smart contracts. This is a complex but potentially groundbreaking innovation, allowing for confidential transactions and data while still offering optional transparency, which is crucial for enterprise adoption.
* Base Protocol ($BASE): Re-basing coins are volatile but can offer massive rides.
* Curve Finance ($CRV): A DeFi powerhouse with nearly $4 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL). It facilitates large, low-impact trades between stablecoins and other assets, offering deep liquidity pools. Curve and other DeFi projects are crucial for capital efficiency in crypto, mimicking traditional finance but with full transparency.
* Enjin ($ENJ): NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) are poised for a huge year, and Enjin is a key player in that space.
* Crypto Security & Scams: Be Paranoid!
* Binance vs. Forbes: Binance quietly dropped its defamation lawsuit against Forbes, which had accused them of non-compliance. This highlights the delicate balance between critical reporting and aggressive accusations.
* Blockfolio Hack: Blockfolio (owned by FTX) was hacked, leading to racist messages being sent out. While offensive, the real danger is if hackers send malicious links that compromise your funds. Sam Bankman-Fried (FTX CEO) publicly apologized.
* Personal Security: Be extremely careful about what you click. Malware can compromise your browser or computer, leading to loss of funds. Hardware wallets (like Ledger or Trezor) are essential as they keep your crypto keys offline, making them much harder to exploit than software wallets or online exchanges.
* Verifying Addresses: Develop practices like verbally confirming the last five digits of a crypto address before sending, as viruses can change the address on your screen to a hacker’s address.
* Scam Warning: The comment sections are full of scammers. Never trust anyone offering free Bitcoin, promising to double your money, or asking you to contact them via WhatsApp/Telegram. There's no "free lunch" in crypto, and these are always scams. Fake accounts impersonating legitimate channels are also rampant.

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good and we are clicking the go live button right now we're ready to start so ready to start guys welcome back to another episode of fox mining here man boy it's been a crazy few days i was like starting the stream this morning i looked my hair and i was like it's absolutely crazy i mean a lot of people include me included are not definitely not getting much sleep right now the markets are just exploding and uh yeah it's it's a fantastic time there's so much opportunity right now at this point ...