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1. Never believe anyone's price predictions.
2. Don't "diversify" into other cryptos; none of them are actually decentralized, everything except bitcoin is a shitcoin (yes, really), and it's all gambling. The point of bitcoin is not gambling, but to end modern day slavery (fiat currency).
3. When everyone you know is talking about bitcoin, you're at the top of a bull market. You'll likely be too exuberant to realize it though. It will be obvious in hindsight.
4. Don't "trade some altcoins on the side to get more bitcoin". You are not that smart, and the overwhelming probability is that you will get wrecked.
5. DCA into bitcoin. Ignore your emotions. Don't try to time the market. Just stack what you can every paycheck.
6. Don't be too excited about bitcoin; people will feel like you're scamming them even though you're just trying help.
7. Go to meetups & conferences. Don't be isolated. Bitcoiners are generally very awesome people.
8. When people ask you about how to buy bitcoin, send them to a BITCOIN-ONLY company. Example for why: My cousin bought bitcoin (on Coinbase) during the bull market, then sold it for shiba on the same platform and now she pretty much lost everything. Bitcoin-only companies are the safest option to keep newbies from doing newbie things.
9. Be on #bitcoin    twitter and nostr. Obviously if you're reading this, you're already here...but I didn't get on twitter until 2020 and can tell you that it's a lot less lonely hodling bitcoin when you see a bunch of other people on this platform experiencing the same things you are.
10. Be skeptical of influencers. Even me (I'm not a huge account, but still). Some are good, some are bad. Even if they have good intentions, their judgement can be clouded by bad incentives.
11. Stop trying to convince everyone you know that bitcoin will make everything better (even though it will). Instead, be a good resource for the people who eventually reach out to you about it. Be known as "the bitcoin guy" and let people come to you when they're ready. Have good content prepared for them to read/watch when they do.
That is all. It's been a great ride so far and I'm happy to know you guys.
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Through the sea of crash predictions for Bitcoin (BTC) permeating the media landscape of early 2026, Bernstein analysts took a completely contrarian stance, instead forecasting BTC will rally to a new all-time high (ATH) of $150,000 before the year is over.
Indeed, the experts at the brokerage and research firm, led by Gautam Chhugani, issued a note to investors on Monday, February 9, claiming that early 2026 features the ‘weakest bear case’ in the history of the world’s premier cryptocurrency.
According to Bernstein, Bitcoin has no shortage of bullish factors backing it, ranging from structural to political, and the recent sell-off is more the result of habit among cryptocurrency investors than a sign that the market is entering a new ‘crypto winter.’
Bernstein reveals why Bitcoin is headed to $150,000 in 2026
Specifically, the institutional analysts pointed toward growing adoption of BTC among major players such as banks and major investment firms as a clear sign that the situation is drastically different than in the previous cycles.
Bernstein also highlighted that the regulatory climate in the U.S. has never been more favorable toward digital assets and that there is a stark contrast between how the Biden administration handled the industry – former SEC Chair’s ‘war on crypto’ has been widely discussed for years – and how President Donald Trump’s White House is treating the sector.
Still, it is worth remembering that the U.S. government’s backing for digital assets is not entirely bereft of controversy, and not all significant voices from the ecosystem find the developments to be positive. 
While the legislation – originally scheduled for a vote in January – was welcomed by Ripple Labs’ Brad Garlinghouse, both Coinbase’s (NASDAQ: COIN) Briand Armstrong and Cardano’s (ADA) Charles Hoskinson came out as opposed.
Lastly, the firm’s analysts also noted that, unlike in the previous crashes, there have been no major scandals or company collapses to drive a bloodbath, while any possible structural risks from factors like quantum computing are still in the future, and fail to isolate Bitcoin as the sole sufferer.
The 2026 Bitcoin bear case
It is true to an extent that much of the discussion surrounding why Bitcoin is headed toward a cycle low in 2026 has been rooted in the belief that crypto market cycles tend to repeat. 
Notable blockchain analyst Ali Martinez based his forecast that BTC will crash toward $38,000 by October on the time the cryptocurrency usually takes to go from a bottom to a top and back. The on-chain expert also made the assumption that Bitcoin peaked in October when it crossed above $126,000.
More traditional prominent traders, such as the famed ‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry, also appear to be looking for the future in the past. 
Notably, Burred made a laconic X post earlier in February in which he appears to have forecasted a Bitcoin fall toward $40,000 by March, largely due to the similarities between the asset’s recent performance and the patterns seen in 2021 and 2022.
That being said, not all analysts outside Bernstein see only doom and gloom. Tom Lee seemingly endorsed the stance that the current downturn is ephemeral and that the situation is profoundly different compared to previous cycles on February 7.
The argument Bitcoin will rally later in 2026 apparently endorsed by Tom Lee. Source: Mike Alfred via X
Bitcoin price crashes 22% in 2026
If Bitcoin is to meet Bernstein’s bullish forecasts, it would first have to break the downturn that has recently been affecting the cryptocurrency market. Though BTC recovered significantly from falling to approximately $60,000 late last week, it remains 22% down in 2026.
Bitcoin price YTD chart. Source: Finbold
Indeed, the world’s premier cryptocurrency is, after a moderate bearish turn early on February 9, changing hands at $69,084, and Bernstein’s $150,000 2026 Bitcoin price forecast would need a 117% rally from the press time price to be met.
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Token faucets are online services that distribute free tokens or cryptocurrencies to users of a blockchain network. Specifically, on testnet chains like Vanguard, faucets provide testnet tokens that have no real-world value but are essential for developers and testers. These tokens allow users to conduct transactions, interact with smart contracts, and test applications in a sandbox environment that mimics the mainnet without risking actual assets.
Purpose of Token Faucets
The primary goal of a token faucet is to lower the entry barrier for developers and users who want to explore blockchain functionalities. By offering free tokens, faucets enable:
Smart Contract Deployment: Developers can deploy and test their smart contracts on the Vanguard testnet, ensuring their code behaves as expected in a controlled environment.Application Testing: DApp developers can simulate user interactions and transactions within their applications, identifying and fixing bugs.Network Testing: Faucets help in stress-testing the network, allowing for scalability tests and optimizations without the financial implications of mainnet testing.Educational Purposes: They provide a hands-on experience for newcomers to learn blockchain operations, transaction mechanics, and the use of wallets without financial risks.
How Token Faucets Work
Token faucets operate through a web interface or an API that interacts with the Vanguard testnet blockchain. Users typically need to follow these steps to receive tokens:
Visit the Faucet: faucet.vanarchain.comEnter Your Address: Users input their Vanguard testnet wallet address where they wish to receive the tokens.Solve a CAPTCHA: To prevent abuse and automated requests, faucets often require users to solve a CAPTCHA.Receive Tokens: After submitting the request, the faucet sends 1 amount of testnet tokens to the provided address. There is a 6 hour wait time before being able to claim to the same wallet again.
Best Practices and Considerations
When using token faucets, keep the following in mind to ensure a smooth experience:
Security: Only use faucets from reputable sources to avoid phishing attempts or scams.Efficiency: Be mindful of the request limits and plan your development and testing phases accordingly to make the most out of the available tokens.Contribution: If you’re able, contribute back to the faucet or the community, either by providing feedback or by reporting bugs.
Token faucets are invaluable resources for developers and enthusiasts exploring the capabilities of testnet chains like Vanguard. They facilitate a risk-free environment for testing, development, and education. By understanding how to efficiently use these faucets, individuals can accelerate their blockchain development journey, contribute to the ecosystem's growth, and ensure their projects are robust and ready for mainnet deployment.
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The Plasmascan Token Reputation is designed to help users make informed decisions while interacting with Token Contracts. The service will indicate the following when you visit the Token Tracker page by way of:
'UNKNOWN' reputation
All tokens in the Token Tracker defaults to this reputation state even if the token basic information (i.e website, social media and logo) has already been updated. We are unable or cannot decide on reputation score for the token.
'NEUTRAL' reputation
Neutral reputation determines that sufficient information about the project and the team provided providing some form of transparency.The contract source code must be verified.Mandatory and sufficient information is provided (website, logo, official contact email).Professional public profiles for team members and advisers are also provided or published on the website (with LinkedIn profile giving attribute to the project).The token project must maintain a working website with active social profiles and communication channels.No significant 'red' flags (that we were aware of at the point of time the reputation score was assigned).The token is listed on major price aggregator platform (like Coingecko and Coinmarketcap).
'OK' reputation
An OK reputation is not an endorsement, but it is of our opinion (and at our own discretion) that the project has (either or a combination of the following criteria):
Is already eligible for 'Neutral' reputation.Provided sufficient and accurate information.Clear project goals and communication.Visible profile of the project founders/backers/advisers.The token is traded/listed on a major crypto exchange which has AML/KYC checks.Achieved significant major milestones.
'SUSPICIOUS' reputation
There has been reports of scam/phishing/fraud/spam or misrepresentation of information related to this Token contract that has not been adequately addressed and/or other 'red' flags.
'UNSAFE' reputation
There have been substantial and credible reports of scam/phishing/fraud/spam or misrepresentation of information related to this Token contract that has not been adequately addressed, listed in a public 'scam' database and/or other red 'flags'.
'SPAM' reputation
Token Name and/or Symbol contains url/scripts/refCodes or other "spam attributes".
DISCLAIMER
Plasmascan does not and is not in a position to endorse, disapprove or censure any services or projects related to the Token contracts displayed on Plasma. Users should always do their own research and due diligence before taking any actions related to any Token contracts especially if it involves a transfer of value.
The reputation scores provided in connection with this service may or may not be accurate as they are based on subjective evaluations and/or reports received from the community. We make no representations, warranties or are liable for any content, accuracy, and reliability of such ratings and are we are not responsible directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any content or services provided.
They reserve the right to make the final judgment to accept/deny a token reputation award on this page and They're not obligated to provide any feedback on the reason for a rejection on token reputation award. At any time They found false information or discrepancies, They reserve the right to remove or update information (including reputation).
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U.S. regulators are no longer debating whether stablecoins belong inside the financial system. The focus has shifted to how they fit - and who gets to issue them.
Key Takeaways
The CFTC clarified that stablecoins issued by federally chartered trust banks qualify for use in regulated derivatives markets.The update removes an unintended regulatory imbalance and aligns directly with the GENIUS Act framework.Clearer rules are accelerating institutional adoption of compliant, bank-issued stablecoins.
A recent update from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission signals that this question is being answered decisively in favor of federally regulated institutions.
Through a revised no-action framework, the agency has cleared a key regulatory inconsistency that had sidelined national trust banks from using their own stablecoins in derivatives markets. While the change may look technical on paper, its implications for institutional crypto adoption are substantial.
Ending an Accidental Two-Tier Stablecoin System
The December 2025 guidance unintentionally created a strange hierarchy. State-regulated money transmitters such as Circle and Paxos were allowed to issue payment stablecoins eligible for margin use, while federally chartered national trust banks were left out entirely. T
The updated staff letter explicitly includes national trust banks as permitted issuers, removing what many market participants viewed as an illogical regulatory gap. In practice, it places federally supervised banks on equal footing with state-licensed stablecoin issuers, rather than penalizing them for operating under stricter oversight.
GENIUS Act Alignment Comes Into Focus
This adjustment did not happen in isolation. It closely mirrors the structure laid out in the GENIUS Act, signed into law in mid-2025, which introduced the first nationwide framework for stablecoins.
Under that law, approved stablecoins must be fully backed by reserves and grant holders priority claims in insolvency scenarios. By updating its collateral guidance to recognize bank-issued stablecoins, the CFTC is effectively synchronizing derivatives regulation with the broader federal stablecoin regime rather than running a parallel rulebook.
From Stablecoins to Tokenized Collateral
The stablecoin clarification is only one part of a wider shift. The CFTC is already operating a tokenization pilot program that allows futures commission merchants to accept Bitcoin, Ether, and qualifying stablecoins as margin collateral.
The conditions are strict – legal enforceability, segregation of customer assets, and operational controls remain non-negotiable. But the direction is clear: regulated crypto assets are moving closer to the plumbing of U.S. derivatives markets instead of sitting on the periphery.
Project Crypto and the Push for Regulatory Unity
CFTC Chairman Michael Selig has described the revision as part of “Project Crypto,” a joint effort with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins. The goal is to reduce regulatory fragmentation and present a more unified federal approach to digital assets.
Rather than competing interpretations from multiple agencies, the initiative aims to standardize how crypto products are supervised across markets – a long-standing demand from institutional players.
Institutional Demand Is Already Responding
The market reaction suggests the change is more than symbolic. Greater clarity around bank-issued digital assets has already translated into tangible growth for institutional products. Ripple’s RLUSD, for example, has seen its market capitalization climb to around $1.5 billion as confidence in compliant, bank-friendly stablecoins improves.
For large asset managers and derivatives firms, the message is increasingly hard to ignore. Stablecoins that meet federal standards are no longer experimental instruments – they are becoming accepted collateral inside regulated markets.
A Line in the Sand for U.S. Crypto Policy
Taken together, the revised guidance, the GENIUS Act, and ongoing tokenization pilots point to a clear policy stance. The U.S. is not trying to slow stablecoins down. It is trying to domesticate them – under federal rules, inside regulated institutions, and within existing market infrastructure.
That shift may define the next phase of crypto adoption, where innovation continues, but only for assets that are willing to live inside the system rather than outside it.
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The digital gold narrative is being put to the test this February as Bitcoin (BTC) navigates a period of significant price turbulence. 
After a historic rally throughout 2025 that saw the asset peak near $126,000, the market has entered a corrective phase, leaving traders questioning whether this is a temporary dip or the start of a broader “crypto winter.”
Bearish Momentum Dominates Bitcoin’s Daily Chart
The technical outlook on the 1-day (1D) chart remains predominantly bearish.
Bitcoin is currently trading significantly below its 9-day and 20-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs). In technical terms, the 9 EMA has crossed below the 20 EMA, creating a “death cross” dynamic that signals strong downward momentum in the short-to-medium term.

Daily chart for WBTC/USD (Source: GeckoTerminal)
Supporting this bearish sentiment is the MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence). 
The MACD line continues to pull away from the signal line in negative territory, with the histogram showing expanding red bars. This indicates that the sell-off is not yet exhausted. 
While the RSI (Relative Strength Index) has recently hovered in the oversold region (near 30), suggesting the market is historically “cheap,” it has yet to show a strong bullish divergence that would signal a definitive trend reversal.
Order Book: The Battle for $69,000
Current order book data reveals a high-stakes tug-of-war between bulls and bears centered around the $69,000 mark.
The Support (Bid Walls): Significant buying interest is concentrated at $69,201, where a 20-unit bid wall is stationed. If this wall—valued at approximately 1.38M USD—is breached, the Bitcoin price could quickly slide further toward deeper support levels.The Resistance (Ask Walls): On the upside, ask walls at $69,449 and $69,539 are acting as immediate ceilings. Clearing these clusters would be the first step in a “dead-cat bounce” or a legitimate recovery toward the psychological $70,000 level.
Key Trading Levels to Watch

Strategic Outlook: Entries and Exits
For the Bulls (Long Considerations)
Entry: A conservative entry would involve waiting for a daily close above the $72,736 resistance level or a confirmed bullish RSI divergence.Exit: Initial profit-taking could occur near $85,276, with a strict stop-loss set just below the recent swing low near $66,668.
For the Bears (Short Considerations)
Entry: Short opportunities arise if the price fails to break the immediate ask walls at $69,500 or if the bid wall at $69,201 collapses with high volume.Exit: Downside targets include $67,850 and the major psychological floor at $60,649.
Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. 

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erify Contract Address Ownership process involves verifying the ownership of a smart contract address with the Plasma address used to create the smart contract and then linking the contract address to the owner's Plasmascan account.
Previously, Plasmascan adopts a signed message method where the owner of the smart contract will need to sign a message claiming ownership of the particular contract for every submission.
The signed message is a security step to ensure only the owner/creator of a contract address can update the token information of the contract itself.
Moving forward, once a user has claimed ownership of a contract address, the user will be able to update their token information and address name tag without needing to sign a new message for future submissions.
The contract owner can verify ownership of multiple addresses under a single Plasmascan’s account.
To have an address verified, the user would need :
A Plasmascan accountTo have signed a message once to verify ownership of each address
Features available upon verification of address ownership :
Update Token InfoUpdate Token Sales InfoUpdate address Name Tag / Labels
The Verify Address Ownership feature is only available for Smart Contract Addresses and applies to all EVM-chain explorers built by Etherscan where the feature is available
How to Verify Contract Address Ownership?
Users can have their ownership of a contract address verified and tied to their Plasmascan account. Once this is done, they will have access to submit a token update request for the contract address owned by them. This ensures that only the owner can update the token's information and prevents any other parties from hijacking the token's page, providing a sense of security.
(Please note that all token update requests will be reviewed and subject to approval before being published on platform.)
Before claiming the ownership of your contract address and updating your token's information, make sure that:
The source code has already been deployed onto Plasma.The source code has already been verified (if you haven't verified it yet, please use this tool to do so).
The steps to verify your contract address ownership are as follows:
Step 1: Log into your Plasmascan account (if you are not logged in or have signed out previously, kindly sign in here). Alternatively, if you don't have an Plasmascan account, you can sign up for one here.
Step 2: Once you are logged in, hover over your username on the top-right section of the website until a dropdown menu appears. Click on Verified Address
Step 3: The following page will show you how many contract addresses you have verified as yours and what actions you can perform with them. To claim ownership of a new contract address, click the Add Address ­­­button on the upper-right area of the page.
Step 4: Paste your contract address into the input box and click Continue
Step 5: You will be provided with options to sign the message with your wallet interface. You can either click on the "Sign Message Manually" button or sign with Web3 (Metamask).
Signing with Web3 (Metamask)
Step 1: Upon clicking "Connect to Web3," you will be presented with the interface to log into your Metamask account.
Step 2: Once logged in, choose the account you want to connect to plasmascan.to and click Connect to proceed with signing the message.
Step 3: Kindly verify the details in the message and if everything is correct, sign the message by clicking on the Sign button.
Step 4: After signing the message, click the Click to Proceed button on Plasmascan.
Step 5: You will be directed to a page where the address, message, and signature hash are prefilled. Click on Verify Ownership to proceed.
Step 6: You should see a page confirming that you have claimed the ownership of your contract address. On the same page, you will find a list of actions you can now perform with your verified contract address. If you want to update your token's information, click Update Token Information
Signing Message Manually (Using MyCrypto as example)

Step 1: Copy the message template provided inside the box by clicking the highlighted button in the screenshot below. Then, click Sign Message Manually
Step 2: For this step, open a new tab and go to mycrypto.com and choose any of your preferred wallet service providers that offer a message signing feature.

Step 3: After choosing the above options, you will be presented with the steps to connect your wallet. A small popup from MyCrypto will appear at the top-right corner of the browser, asking for permission to connect to your account. Click Connect and paste the message you copied in Step 1 into the input field and click Sign Message

Step 4: After signing the message, another box will appear below the Sign Message button. This box contains the details of your signed message and the resulting signature hash. Inside the box, copy the value next to “sig”: and make sure to copy the entire string starting from right after the first “ and ending just before the last “ (or simply double-click on the string of characters to select and copy it)
Step 5: Once you have copied the signature hash, return to the Plasmascan tab and paste the copied hash into the Signature Hash field and click on the Verify Ownership button.
Step 6: If you have followed all the steps correctly, you should see a page confirming that you have claimed the ownership of your contract address. On the same page, you will find a list of actions you can now perform with your verified contract address. If you want to update your token's information, click on Update Token Information.
Claim Ownership for Bridged Token Contract
In cases where users have bridged a token to a different chain and wish to claim ownership of the token, the steps outlined above are not feasible because users do not own the deployer address of the bridged token. Therefore, we offer an alternative method for users to claim ownership of the bridged token. However, please note that the source code still needs to be verified before claiming ownership. (If you haven't verified it yet, please use this tool to do so).
When verifying ownership of a contract address, we typically require the owner to use the token's creator/deployer address to sign a verification message. However, the deployment of a bridged token on the destination chain is typically executed by the address of the bridging service provider. This address is generally inaccessible to the token's original creator.
Alternatively, we require the user to confirm ownership of the bridged token contract by using the deployer address of the token contract from the original chain instead. Please sign a message using the template below:
[plasmascan.to dd/mm/yyyy hh:mm:ss] I, [plasmascan.to username], hereby verify that I am the owner/creator of the token contract address [bridged token's contract address].
It is not required to publish the signed message. Please be aware that publishing the signed message will make your account username public.
Once you have completed this step, you can proceed to claim ownership of the bridged token by following the steps below.
Step 1: Go to our Contact Us page and select "General Inquiry" as your message subject.
Step 2: Kindly fill in the information in the box provided below. In the message section, please include the following:
The bridged token contract address.The token contract address from the original chain.The full details of the signed message (address, original message, message signature hash, version).
Once completed, click the 'Send Message' button.
For more information on how to sign a message using your address, please refer to our article here.
We will proceed with the verification process once we have confirmed that all the information provided is correct.
Now that you have claimed the ownership of your contract address, go back to Plasmascan’s homepage and try clicking on Verified Address in the dropdown menu under your username. You will see that your contract address is now listed there and you can proceed to update the information of your token directly from that page without needing to sign another message.

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