DAOplomacy

A major account with the nickname "20 Million Wave Hunter" reduced its holdings of SOL twice within just half an hour, totaling a decrease of 17,841.27 SOL, with a profit of approximately $890,000. His high-frequency trading style and nearly $100 million in accumulated profits are worth noting for those interested in studying swing trading strategies.

Recently, gold prices have continued to rise, breaking through $4700, and on-chain gold PAXG has also increased accordingly. Two major whale investors each used high leverage to bet on PAXG, and both have now gained significant profits, demonstrating their precise prediction and operational ability in the gold market.

Recent market pressure continues, and a large trader’s 25x leveraged ETH long position has triggered partial liquidation, with floating losses exceeding $1 million and total unrealized losses reaching $23.6 million. This case serves as a warning to leveraged traders that high leverage carries significant risk, and slight price fluctuations can lead to substantial losses.

A trader shorted 2750 ETH with 25x leverage, with a trading volume of approximately $8.59 million, currently experiencing a paper loss of $24,000. The trader's trading style is aggressive, frequently trading during short-term fluctuations, which carries higher risk. Whether they can recover their losses in the future depends on the price trend of ETH.

【Blockchain Rhythm】In the past 4 hours, the market has experienced intense volatility. According to on-chain data, the total liquidation amount across the network has reached $176 million. Among them, long positions are under the most pressure, with long liquidations totaling $169 million, while short positions are relatively less pressured, with short liquidations of only $6.86 million. From the data comparison, the current bullish sentiment is clearly higher, but the risk tolerance is also correspondingly greater. This wave of market movement has a significant impact on leveraged traders, and it is advised to control risk exposure carefully.

Hyperlend announces the upcoming launch of the governance token HPL's TGE, with staking and locking functions also to go live. Regarding token distribution, ecosystem growth and incentives account for 30.14%, genesis allocation 25%, core contributors 22.5%, strategic investors 17.36%, and 5% for liquidity, focusing on ecosystem incentives and early participants.

MakinaFi was hacked on January 20th, resulting in the theft of 1299 ETH, worth approximately $4.13 million. When the attacker transferred the stolen funds, they were front-run by an MEV address, and the funds were split between two addresses. This incident highlights the security risks of DeFi platforms and serves as a reminder for users to carefully assess risks.

【Crypto World】Recently, a major compliant platform's institutional account has made a significant move—transferring 577 Bitcoins to an unknown address, valued at approximately $53.387 million USD. This transfer has attracted market attention. Large-scale BTC flow changes often reflect strategic adjustments by institutional investors, whether it is strategic position shifting, risk hedging, or other purposes. It is still difficult to determine the exact reason. However, judging by the transaction scale, such institutional-level operations have always been a market indicator.

The new project Bitway is raising $1 million with a valuation of $80 million. The token sale started on January 24, with 50% of tokens released at TGE. Participants are required to invest a minimum of $1,000. The project aims to connect on-chain liquidity with global assets, but US and Canadian investors are excluded. The overall fundraising structure is fairly conventional.

MegaETH announces that the mainnet will officially launch on January 22nd, followed by a one-week global stress test aimed at verifying a transaction processing capacity of 11 billion transactions, with TPS reaching 15,000 to 35,000. During the stress test, multiple on-chain applications will be launched, followed by the opening of USDM-related ecosystem applications, including DeFi protocols and consumer scenarios.

Citigroup analyst Akira Hoshino warns that if the yen continues to depreciate, the Bank of Japan may adopt aggressive rate hikes this year, with forecasts of a 25 basis point increase in April, July, and before the end of the year. The fundamental reason for the yen's continued depreciation is that real interest rates are negative, reducing its attractiveness. The expected yen exchange rate fluctuation range is between 150 and 165, and central bank policy adjustments may become a significant factor influencing the market.

【Crypto World】Large investors are making moves again. According to on-chain monitoring data, a massive Ethereum transfer has just been completed—24,544 ETH transferred from an unknown wallet directly to the Beacon Chain deposit contract, worth approximately $78.97 million USD. This transfer is significant, and such large transactions usually attract market attention. From the perspective of the Beacon Chain deposit contract, this could indicate that institutions or whales are staking. Recently, the ETH ecosystem has been quite active, and the actions of big players often reflect subtle market changes.

【Crypto World】A question that has been discussed in the crypto circle is—what is the future of the US dollar? Some say it will become obsolete like Windows, and funds will eventually flow into cryptocurrencies. But others disagree. There is a voice in the investment community that believes USD-backed stablecoins are doing one thing: making large-scale purchases of US Treasuries and promoting the digital use of the dollar worldwide. This, in fact, strengthens the dominance of the US dollar. Both viewpoints have their merits, but they point to completely different futures. One is disruption, the other is evolution.

Geopolitical changes are driving market attention to strategic minerals such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, and rare earth elements, due to their sustained demand in electric vehicles, batteries, and AI data centers. Upstream producers located in stable regions, such as Albemarle, are seen as the main beneficiaries. The future reshaping of the industry chain and the sustainability of supply security premiums still require close attention.

The Reserve Bank of India is promoting the connection of central bank digital currencies among BRICS countries with the aim of reducing cross-border payment friction. This topic is expected to be discussed at the 2026 BRICS summit. Although still in the early stages, details such as technology and governance need to reach consensus. Success could reshape the international payment landscape.

Recently, analysts compared Bitcoin's current trend with that of 2022, believing that the short-term price patterns are similar, but the macroeconomic background has undergone significant changes. The current liquidity index has rebounded, indicating a positive long-term trend. Unlike the previous retail-dominated phase, the Bitcoin market has now shifted to institutional dominance, with stable demand. Unless new inflation shocks or other conditions emerge, the current bearish market forecast is more speculative than based on empirical analysis.

Data from January 19th shows that the overall trading volume of perpetual DEXs over the weekend has weakened. Hyperliquid remains the leader with a 24-hour trading volume of $2.79 billion. Lighter and EdgeX follow closely behind, with trading volumes of $2.26 billion and $2.15 billion respectively. Mid-tier platforms Aster demonstrate user holding willingness, while Variational and Paradex appear slightly weak. The overall market remains stable.

Asian crypto markets collectively retraced on Monday, with Bitcoin falling below $92,000, Ethereum dropping below $3,200, and Solana falling below $140. Total liquidations across the network reached $593 million, with longs accounting for nearly 90%. The market is concerned about the Federal Reserve's policy shift, geopolitical tensions, and obstacles from crypto legislation, leading to profit-taking at high levels. Traders should respond rationally to market fluctuations and maintain a clear understanding of risks.

A leading exchange announced that starting from January 19, the withdrawal fee for USD via the SWIFT channel has been reduced from $60 to $25, only affecting the withdrawal side, while deposits remain free. This adjustment will significantly reduce the costs for frequent traders and is beneficial for both individual and institutional users.

Stellar has recently been fluctuating in the $0.18-0.22 range, with bearish pressure weakening, indicating a market sentiment rebound. Exchange fund outflows have decreased, suggesting a reduction in selling enthusiasm. If it can break through the $0.25-0.26 resistance, a bullish trend is expected.