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The Great Leveraged Gamble: Big Money Buys The Dip, But Is The Bottom In?
While #Bitcoin tests lower levels, a massive counter-trend bet is quietly building in the shadows.
📊 The Signal: Bitfinex margin long positions have just surged to ~77,100 BTC—a two-year high. Even more telling? This metric has exploded by +64% in the last 6 months alone.
This isn't just noise. It’s a clear sign that significant, risk-tolerant capital is aggressively using leverage to "buy the dip." For these players, the current downturn isn't a signal to exit, but a strategic window to accumulate.
⚠️ The Critical Context: History offers a crucial lesson. This metric often balloons during market stress, not necessarily at its end. While it shows conviction from one side of the market, it primarily tells us that:
1. Leveraged players see value at these prices.
2. The market may not yet have undergone its final deleveraging shakeout.
The Bottom Line: We're witnessing a high-stakes standoff. Powerful capital is betting on a rebound, but this very leverage could fuel more short-term volatility. It's a sign of opportunity and risk—not a definitive all-clear signal.
What’s your read? Is this smart money positioning for the next leg up, or are we seeing the buildup of fuel for one last volatility flush?
DYOR No Financial advice!
#Crypto #BTC #Trading #Bitfinex
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While #Bitcoin tests lower levels, a massive counter-trend bet is quietly building in the shadows.
📊 The Signal: Bitfinex margin long positions have just surged to ~77,100 BTC—a two-year high. Even more telling? This metric has exploded by +64% in the last 6 months alone.
This isn't just noise. It’s a clear sign that significant, risk-tolerant capital is aggressively using leverage to "buy the dip." For these players, the current downturn isn't a signal to exit, but a strategic window to accumulate.
⚠️ The Critical Context: History offers a crucial lesson. This metric often balloons during market stress, not necessarily at its end. While it shows conviction from one side of the market, it primarily tells us that:
1. Leveraged players see value at these prices.
2. The market may not yet have undergone its final deleveraging shakeout.
The Bottom Line: We're witnessing a high-stakes standoff. Powerful capital is betting on a rebound, but this very leverage could fuel more short-term volatility. It's a sign of opportunity and risk—not a definitive all-clear signal.
What’s your read? Is this smart money positioning for the next leg up, or are we seeing the buildup of fuel for one last volatility flush?
DYOR No Financial advice!
#Crypto #BTC #Trading #Bitfinex
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Maximum fear in the market, and this is a signal to buy! Large transactions have started $BTC from exchanges, and $USDT to exchanges.
1,238 #BTC (83,131,133 USD) transferred from Coinbase Institutional to unknown new wallet
974 #BTC (64,628,458 USD) transferred from #Coinbase to unknown wallet
209,600,000 #USDT (209,508,824 USD) transferred from unknown wallet to #Bitfinex
In my opinion, it's time to start buying slowly.
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1,238 #BTC (83,131,133 USD) transferred from Coinbase Institutional to unknown new wallet
974 #BTC (64,628,458 USD) transferred from #Coinbase to unknown wallet
209,600,000 #USDT (209,508,824 USD) transferred from unknown wallet to #Bitfinex
In my opinion, it's time to start buying slowly.
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🚨 Crypto Fail of the Year: Teen Loots $90M from US Government, Gets Busted for Flexing on Telegram 🤡
The blockchain community is buzzing over the ultimate "Darwin Award" in crypto history. John Dagita—the son of a US government IT contractor—managed to drain tens of millions from federal wallets, only to lose it all because of a massive ego.
Here’s the tea: 👇
🔹 The "Band for Band" Blunder:
John (known as "Lick") got into a heated argument on Telegram with another hacker. To prove he was "richer," he live-streamed his Exodus wallet screen, showing off addresses worth millions.
🔹 Enter ZachXBT:
On-chain sleuth ZachXBT tracked the addresses and realized the funds were flowing directly from US Government wallets associated with the Bitfinex seizure.
🔹 Inside Job?
John’s father runs CMDSS, a company that held a contract with the US Marshals Service (USMS) to manage seized crypto. While Dad was "securing" the bags, the son was busy spending them—moving $24.9M in one go and another $12.4M just recently in January 2026.
🔹 The Ultimate Flex:
In a move of pure arrogance, John actually sent ZachXBT a $1,900 ETH "tip" from his main wallet, effectively signing his own confession on the blockchain.
The Fallout: The company website is down, the father has vanished, and the US government is left looking at a $90M hole. It turns out the biggest threat to national security isn't a sophisticated hack—it's a teenager with a point to prove. 🤦♂️
Is this the biggest security lapse in US history or just a case of "Father of the Year"? Let’s discuss below! 👇
#CryptoNews #ZachXBT #CyberSecurity #Bitfinex #Hacker
The blockchain community is buzzing over the ultimate "Darwin Award" in crypto history. John Dagita—the son of a US government IT contractor—managed to drain tens of millions from federal wallets, only to lose it all because of a massive ego.
Here’s the tea: 👇
🔹 The "Band for Band" Blunder:
John (known as "Lick") got into a heated argument on Telegram with another hacker. To prove he was "richer," he live-streamed his Exodus wallet screen, showing off addresses worth millions.
🔹 Enter ZachXBT:
On-chain sleuth ZachXBT tracked the addresses and realized the funds were flowing directly from US Government wallets associated with the Bitfinex seizure.
🔹 Inside Job?
John’s father runs CMDSS, a company that held a contract with the US Marshals Service (USMS) to manage seized crypto. While Dad was "securing" the bags, the son was busy spending them—moving $24.9M in one go and another $12.4M just recently in January 2026.
🔹 The Ultimate Flex:
In a move of pure arrogance, John actually sent ZachXBT a $1,900 ETH "tip" from his main wallet, effectively signing his own confession on the blockchain.
The Fallout: The company website is down, the father has vanished, and the US government is left looking at a $90M hole. It turns out the biggest threat to national security isn't a sophisticated hack—it's a teenager with a point to prove. 🤦♂️
Is this the biggest security lapse in US history or just a case of "Father of the Year"? Let’s discuss below! 👇
#CryptoNews #ZachXBT #CyberSecurity #Bitfinex #Hacker
🚨 The most ridiculous case in cryptocurrency history: A teenager stole 90 million dollars from the US government and ended up failing due to flaunting his wealth on Telegram 🤡
The blockchain community was recently shocked by an extremely absurd case: a teenager, John Dagita (the son of a US government IT contractor), embezzled tens of millions of dollars from the national crypto wallet. However, he escaped the tracking of the security system but couldn't escape his own vanity.
The events unfolded as follows: 👇
🔹 Elementary school behavior: Live comparison of wealth
John (online name “Lick”) engaged in a “band for band” competition (i.e., a contest of who is wealthier) with another hacker on Telegram. To outdo his opponent, he even directly started screen sharing, showcasing the astonishing balance in his Exodus wallet.
🔹 Top detective ZachXBT takes action
Famous on-chain detective ZachXBT quickly zeroed in on these addresses. Following the trail, it was discovered that the funds originated directly from the US government's wallet, and these assets were originally confiscated by the government from the Bitfinex case.
🔹 The “ridiculous” family insider
John's father, Dean Dagita, runs a company named CMDSS, which has a contract with the US Marshals Service (USMS) to manage confiscated crypto assets. During the period when his father was “managing,” the son crazily “moved house” within a year: from a single transaction of 24.9 million dollars in March 2024 to 12.4 million dollars just transferred through MEXC in January 2026.
🔹 Epic “self-sabotage” behavior
Due to extreme arrogance, John even sent ZachXBT 1,900 dollars worth of ETH from his main wallet as a “tip.” This action directly locked him and the stolen assets, becoming the strongest evidence.
Current situation: The CMDSS company website has been shut down, and his father, Dean Dagita, has vanished. This incident once again proves that even a superpower's defense system is extremely fragile in the face of “insider threats” and “bumbling teammates.” 🤦♂️
Do you think this is a huge loophole in US government regulation, or the “self-sabotage” of a top second-generation? Feel free to discuss in the comments! 👇
#加密新闻 #ZachXBT #网络安全 #Bitfinex #黑客事件
The blockchain community was recently shocked by an extremely absurd case: a teenager, John Dagita (the son of a US government IT contractor), embezzled tens of millions of dollars from the national crypto wallet. However, he escaped the tracking of the security system but couldn't escape his own vanity.
The events unfolded as follows: 👇
🔹 Elementary school behavior: Live comparison of wealth
John (online name “Lick”) engaged in a “band for band” competition (i.e., a contest of who is wealthier) with another hacker on Telegram. To outdo his opponent, he even directly started screen sharing, showcasing the astonishing balance in his Exodus wallet.
🔹 Top detective ZachXBT takes action
Famous on-chain detective ZachXBT quickly zeroed in on these addresses. Following the trail, it was discovered that the funds originated directly from the US government's wallet, and these assets were originally confiscated by the government from the Bitfinex case.
🔹 The “ridiculous” family insider
John's father, Dean Dagita, runs a company named CMDSS, which has a contract with the US Marshals Service (USMS) to manage confiscated crypto assets. During the period when his father was “managing,” the son crazily “moved house” within a year: from a single transaction of 24.9 million dollars in March 2024 to 12.4 million dollars just transferred through MEXC in January 2026.
🔹 Epic “self-sabotage” behavior
Due to extreme arrogance, John even sent ZachXBT 1,900 dollars worth of ETH from his main wallet as a “tip.” This action directly locked him and the stolen assets, becoming the strongest evidence.
Current situation: The CMDSS company website has been shut down, and his father, Dean Dagita, has vanished. This incident once again proves that even a superpower's defense system is extremely fragile in the face of “insider threats” and “bumbling teammates.” 🤦♂️
Do you think this is a huge loophole in US government regulation, or the “self-sabotage” of a top second-generation? Feel free to discuss in the comments! 👇
#加密新闻 #ZachXBT #网络安全 #Bitfinex #黑客事件
【Uncle Detective: Short Story Series】The ultimate judgment on July 28, who is weaving a net for 2.5 billion chips?
Everyone, Uncle Detective wants you to circle a date on the calendar: July 28, 2026. In the financial market, the most terrifying thing is not the apparent bad news, but the collective retreat that is masked by prosperous data despite being 'precisely forecasted.'
Currently, the data for Plasma ($XPL ) looks very promising, with SyrupUSDT's total value locked (TVL) exceeding 200 million dollars, and the annualized return maintained at a high level of 16% under subsidies. Many people see this as the strong vitality of the project, but in Uncle's eyes, this is called 'establishing a deep water area.'
Why is a deep water area needed? Because on that day, a total of 2.5 billion core chips will face collective unlocking, which is almost a quarter of the total supply. If the market is a shallow pool, when these 2.5 billion chips are dropped, the coin price will instantly drop to zero. But if a large amount of stablecoin funds are locked on-chain through SyrupUSDT, the market will have sufficient 'depth' for the elites to elegantly convert profits into real money without disturbing the market.
Uncle reminds everyone that the current 'no Gas' and 'high subsidies' are all aimed at driving the fish into this deep water pool before judgment day arrives. Don't just look at that little syrup interest; what you need to see is whether your capital is positioned at the front of the floodgate when the valve opens.
#plasma $XPL @Plasma #大叔偵探 #Bitfinex
Everyone, Uncle Detective wants you to circle a date on the calendar: July 28, 2026. In the financial market, the most terrifying thing is not the apparent bad news, but the collective retreat that is masked by prosperous data despite being 'precisely forecasted.'
Currently, the data for Plasma ($XPL ) looks very promising, with SyrupUSDT's total value locked (TVL) exceeding 200 million dollars, and the annualized return maintained at a high level of 16% under subsidies. Many people see this as the strong vitality of the project, but in Uncle's eyes, this is called 'establishing a deep water area.'
Why is a deep water area needed? Because on that day, a total of 2.5 billion core chips will face collective unlocking, which is almost a quarter of the total supply. If the market is a shallow pool, when these 2.5 billion chips are dropped, the coin price will instantly drop to zero. But if a large amount of stablecoin funds are locked on-chain through SyrupUSDT, the market will have sufficient 'depth' for the elites to elegantly convert profits into real money without disturbing the market.
Uncle reminds everyone that the current 'no Gas' and 'high subsidies' are all aimed at driving the fish into this deep water pool before judgment day arrives. Don't just look at that little syrup interest; what you need to see is whether your capital is positioned at the front of the floodgate when the valve opens.
#plasma $XPL @Plasma #大叔偵探 #Bitfinex
[Detective] In-Depth Case Files: From 'No Gas' to 'Collection Fees', Unveiling Bitfinex's Long-Term Financial Colonial Script
Everyone, today the detective won't show you the candlestick chart, we are going to talk about a 'dimensionality reduction strike' that spans CeFi and DeFi. Recently, many people have been asking the detective: With Plasma (XPL) being so cold, and the coin price dropping below $0.1 to a new low, aren't Bitfinex and Tether anxious about leading the investment? Why are they still desperately throwing money at subsidies?
Today, the detective wants to unveil one of the cruelest truths in the cryptocurrency world: top market makers don't care about the multiple price increases; what they want is the perpetual rental rights to this 'digital highway'.
🔍 Chapter 1: Bait Tactics - Why is Bitfinex Willing to Pay Your Gas Fees?
Today, the detective wants to unveil one of the cruelest truths in the cryptocurrency world: top market makers don't care about the multiple price increases; what they want is the perpetual rental rights to this 'digital highway'.
🔍 Chapter 1: Bait Tactics - Why is Bitfinex Willing to Pay Your Gas Fees?
🔥 #ETHWhaleWatch | Are you playing with fire?
🧠 An anonymous wallet just moved 21,177 ETH to #Bitfinex
💸 That's over $90M USD floating in the air
🎭 Is it a dump disguised as accumulation? Or just a whale dance?
⚠️ When the sharks move, the market trembles.
📉 Are you ready for the next twist?
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🧠 An anonymous wallet just moved 21,177 ETH to #Bitfinex
💸 That's over $90M USD floating in the air
🎭 Is it a dump disguised as accumulation? Or just a whale dance?
⚠️ When the sharks move, the market trembles.
📉 Are you ready for the next twist?
$ETH
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⚡️#HeadofResearch #Galaxy : the current balance #BTC USA, available for use as a reserve, is a maximum of 88 thousand BTC, which is only 43% of the current government assets.
This is due to the fact that of ~198 thousand BTC currently held, 112 thousand BTC will be returned #Bitfinex .
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This is due to the fact that of ~198 thousand BTC currently held, 112 thousand BTC will be returned #Bitfinex .
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🤯 $BTC Hack Mastermind FREED Early! 🚨
The architect of the infamous 2016 Bitfinex hack, Ilya Lichtenstein, is out of prison sooner than expected. 🇺🇸 Thanks to sentence reductions under the First Step Act – signed back in 2018 – he’s been released after serving part of his five-year sentence.
Remember, Lichtenstein was convicted in November 2024 for laundering a staggering 120,000 $BTC , worth around $4.5 billion when the crime occurred. This is a huge development for the crypto space and raises questions about accountability in large-scale hacks. 🤔 What does this mean for the recovery of stolen funds?
#Bitfinex #CryptoHack #Bitcoin #Security 🚀
The architect of the infamous 2016 Bitfinex hack, Ilya Lichtenstein, is out of prison sooner than expected. 🇺🇸 Thanks to sentence reductions under the First Step Act – signed back in 2018 – he’s been released after serving part of his five-year sentence.
Remember, Lichtenstein was convicted in November 2024 for laundering a staggering 120,000 $BTC , worth around $4.5 billion when the crime occurred. This is a huge development for the crypto space and raises questions about accountability in large-scale hacks. 🤔 What does this mean for the recovery of stolen funds?
#Bitfinex #CryptoHack #Bitcoin #Security 🚀
🟠 Bitfinex “billionaire” hackers released
🚨 Ilya Lichtenstein, the hacker who stole nearly 120,000 BTC from the Bitfinex crypto exchange in 2016, has been released early, just one year after receiving a five-year sentence.
➡️ A joint photo was published by Lichtenstein’s wife, Heather Morgan, who was also convicted as his accomplice and was released in the fall of 2025.
➡️ The early release became possible under the First Step Act passed in 2018, which takes into account time served before trial as well as other rehabilitation measures.
Ilya Lichtenstein stated that after his release he intends to work in the field of cybersecurity.
#BTCVSGOLD #HackerNews #bitfinex
🚨 Ilya Lichtenstein, the hacker who stole nearly 120,000 BTC from the Bitfinex crypto exchange in 2016, has been released early, just one year after receiving a five-year sentence.
➡️ A joint photo was published by Lichtenstein’s wife, Heather Morgan, who was also convicted as his accomplice and was released in the fall of 2025.
➡️ The early release became possible under the First Step Act passed in 2018, which takes into account time served before trial as well as other rehabilitation measures.
Ilya Lichtenstein stated that after his release he intends to work in the field of cybersecurity.
#BTCVSGOLD #HackerNews #bitfinex
$4.5 BILLION BITFINEX HACKER WHO STOLE 120,000 $BTC HAS BEEN RELEASED FROM PRISON
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🚀 Toncoin Eyes a Comeback as Bitfinex Unveils Tokenized Gold on TON
Toncoin is showing signs of recovery 📈, with bulls aiming to reclaim the 50-period EMA on the 4-hour chart. This uptick follows Tuesday’s big news: Bitfinex has officially launched tokenized gold on The Open Network (TON) 🪙.
Bitfinex, one of the top 15 global crypto exchanges by daily volume, rolled out XAUT0—a gold-backed digital asset powered by TON. The move is expected to boost access to gold through a high-performance and secure blockchain 🔐⚡.
Users can now deposit and withdraw XAUT0 via TON’s network, which was chosen for its fast, low-cost, and scalable infrastructure. Bitfinex also enables seamless 1:1 conversions between XAUT0 and XAUT through its built-in Currency Conversion tool 🔄🏅.
While the token adds flexibility for users looking to manage or transfer digital assets, it’s worth noting that XAUT0 is not issued or redeemed by USDT—an important detail for investors ⚠️.
Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization is gaining momentum, with platforms like XRP Ledger, Solana, and Ondo Finance leading the charge. TON’s new gold asset adds it to the list of networks bridging crypto and traditional finance 🌉🏦.
Toncoin, meanwhile, bounced off support at $2.72 and is trading around $2.81. A move past the 200-period EMA at $2.91 could open the door to a push toward $3.00 🚀. Key support remains at $2.72 and $2.60.
📊 Keep an eye on price action—momentum could be building.
#Toncoin #TON #Bitfinex #CryptoNews #TokenizedGold #XAUT0 #Blockchain #CryptoUpdate #RWATokenization #DeFi #DigitalAssets #CryptoMarket #GoldOnBlockchain #CryptoTrading #Web3 #TONCommunity
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Toncoin is showing signs of recovery 📈, with bulls aiming to reclaim the 50-period EMA on the 4-hour chart. This uptick follows Tuesday’s big news: Bitfinex has officially launched tokenized gold on The Open Network (TON) 🪙.
Bitfinex, one of the top 15 global crypto exchanges by daily volume, rolled out XAUT0—a gold-backed digital asset powered by TON. The move is expected to boost access to gold through a high-performance and secure blockchain 🔐⚡.
Users can now deposit and withdraw XAUT0 via TON’s network, which was chosen for its fast, low-cost, and scalable infrastructure. Bitfinex also enables seamless 1:1 conversions between XAUT0 and XAUT through its built-in Currency Conversion tool 🔄🏅.
While the token adds flexibility for users looking to manage or transfer digital assets, it’s worth noting that XAUT0 is not issued or redeemed by USDT—an important detail for investors ⚠️.
Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization is gaining momentum, with platforms like XRP Ledger, Solana, and Ondo Finance leading the charge. TON’s new gold asset adds it to the list of networks bridging crypto and traditional finance 🌉🏦.
Toncoin, meanwhile, bounced off support at $2.72 and is trading around $2.81. A move past the 200-period EMA at $2.91 could open the door to a push toward $3.00 🚀. Key support remains at $2.72 and $2.60.
📊 Keep an eye on price action—momentum could be building.
#Toncoin #TON #Bitfinex #CryptoNews #TokenizedGold #XAUT0 #Blockchain #CryptoUpdate #RWATokenization #DeFi #DigitalAssets #CryptoMarket #GoldOnBlockchain #CryptoTrading #Web3 #TONCommunity
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WARNING: Is this real life or a Bitcoin high dream!📝📊📄📈😎🤔
Cantor Fitzgerald, Amarração & #Bitfinex are joining forces to launch a multimillion-dollar project #Bitcoin fund, says the Financial Times! They are not buying dips... they are buying billions! Still pessimistic? Good luck. #Ethereum
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WARNING: Is this real life or a Bitcoin high dream!📝📊📄📈😎🤔
Cantor Fitzgerald, Amarração & #Bitfinex are joining forces to launch a multimillion-dollar project #Bitcoin fund, says the Financial Times! They are not buying dips... they are buying billions! Still pessimistic? Good luck. #Ethereum
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