For many traders that doesn't know how SpaceX $SPCX works is much bigger than many traders give it credit for.
From my perspective, anyone buying now should be thinking long term rather than chasing short-term price action. The company's future revenue potential is massive, so don't be surprised if the price trades below $100 at some point. That's completely normal in the stock market.
If you believe in the long-term story, short-term volatility is just part of the journey.
Crypto markets move in cycles periods of rapid growth followed by deep corrections. In early 2026, sentiment feels bearish: Bitcoin sits near $69K after pulling back from 2025 highs, while major altcoins like Solana (SOL) and are down roughly 40–45% year-to-date. Historically, however, these pessimistic phases often set the stage for the next major rally. XRP is particularly interesting right now. Trading around $1.40–$1.60, it remains below its 2018 ATH of $3.65 but far above the $0.20 lows seen in past downturns. The big question: Could 2026 mark a cycle turn from bear to bull? What Are Crypto Market Cycles? Crypto cycles typically align with Bitcoin’s four-year halving rhythm: Accumulation, Bull Market, Distribution, Bear Market. While we appear to be in a cooling phase, catalysts like ETF approvals, regulatory clarity, and institutional adoption can accelerate a reversal. XRP’s 2026 Outlook Analysts remain mixed but increasingly optimistic. Conservative views: $2–$4 without major catalysts. Bullish scenarios: $5–$8 if ETFs, regulation, and adoption improve. Extreme upside: Higher targets depend heavily on mass institutional use. Key drivers to watch: Institutional inflows through potential XRP ETFs Regulatory progress for Ripple Expansion into real-world assets (RWAs) A broader Bitcoin recovery Technically, XRP appears to be defending previous breakout zones, suggesting $1.40 could act as strong support but regulatory setbacks or prolonged bearish conditions could keep it range-bound. XRP vs. Solana: Speed vs. Stability Solana tends to move faster due to retail hype, DeFi activity, and meme-coin ecosystems. Its cycles are explosive but volatile. SOL: High-beta asset that often rebounds quickly. XRP: Slower mover with stronger institutional narratives. If alt season returns, may surge first, but XRP could deliver steadier, more sustainable gains. XRP vs. Bitcoin: Following the Market Leader Bitcoin still dictates macro direction. Historically, alts rally after BTC strengthens. A BTC push toward new highs could lift XRP into the $4–$8 range. Unlike Bitcoin’s scarcity-driven growth, XRP’s upside relies more on adoption and utility. Expect higher volatility but also larger percentage moves. In Conclusion: Market cycles reward patience. While sentiment is uncertain, consolidation often comes before expansion. The edge belongs to investors who stay informed and think long-term because the biggest moves usually begin when conviction is quiet.
Privacy is one of the interesting challenges in Web3, and @Nillion is approaching it from a different angle with Covenants.
What I like most about Covenants is the idea that an instruction remains unreadable until it fires. This could open up possibilities for applications that need to execute instructions while keeping sensitive information private. I'm interested in how this could support more confidential onchain operations, private transactions, and applications where revealing information too early isn't ideal.
Another one to look at is Dusk which is now live on Ethereum mainnet. This is a real launch, not a testnet, and it marks the first era of $NIL seven-era roadmap.
What excites me most is the potential of what's coming next. I'd like to see how future releases expand Covenant capabilities, make private execution more useful for developers, and support new applications that require confidentiality without sacrificing practical functionality.
I'm also interested in seeing how easily developers will be able to integrate these capabilities to their applications and what new use cases emerge as the ecosystem grows.
With more releases expected before the end of the year, Dusk feels like the beginning of a much bigger rollout rather than the finished product. The next eras will be important in showing how far Nillion can take its approach to privacy-focused computation.
I'll be watching the development closely to see which capabilities become available and how builders put them to work.
$BTC consolidated during the Asian session after sweeping liquidity below $80K.
That’s a reasonable reaction after the volatility we saw during the NY session, and my plan for today is pretty straightforward.
I’m still holding my long from yesterday’s sweep, as shared earlier, and I’m looking for another push higher from here.
Price is sitting in the middle of the range right now, so I’d rather wait for it to reach a clear POI before making the next move.
For potential shorts, I’m watching the $83K+ and $85K regions for bearish confirmation.
I’d be cautious around $83K, though. Friday profit-taking can get unpredictable and potentially push price higher first.
The $85K region is my preferred short POI, especially after a sweep above the $84K buy-side liquidity and a clear bearish trigger.
If you’re not already long, I’d wait for a pullback toward $80.9K. There’s a 1H FVG around that area, although it has already been balanced, so price might not revisit it today.
For now, $80.9K is the main area I’d watch for potential long entries, with confirmation before taking a position.
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$BTC is moving sideways ahead of CPI, pretty much as expected.
As mentioned yesterday, markets often get choppy before major economic data, building liquidity on both sides without showing a clear direction. BTC has done exactly that, with liquidity sitting above $84.4K and below $80.4K.
CPI drops at 8:30 AM New York time, so I’m staying out until the numbers are released and the market shows its hand.
My preferred scenario is a push toward the $87K highs, but I’m keeping an open mind.
The $85K area is a potential short zone if price gives a clear confirmation. If BTC holds $81K after CPI and the market stabilizes, I’ll look for a possible long setup.
If sellers take control, I’ll be watching for a sweep below $80K before considering a long.
No need to force a trade here. Let the CPI reaction and the New York session provide the direction.
Yesterday’s short hit its take-profit targets, and later the 81.1K long zone we’d been watching for days was tapped, triggering another strong reaction. Well played if you caught that move.
If you’re still in the long, securing some profits and moving your stop-loss to breakeven could help protect your position. I’d be watching the 85K and 87K areas for potential scale-outs.
Personally, I’ve closed yesterday’s short and won’t be adding any new positions today.
With CPI coming tomorrow, markets can get choppy as liquidity builds and false moves catch traders on the wrong side before a clearer direction emerges.
Bitcoin may not react exactly like traditional markets, but I’d rather stay patient than force a trade in uncertain conditions.
There may still be scalping opportunities, but I’m sitting this one out and waiting for a clearer setup.
$ZEC bearish scenario is still on the table, even if we get a rally from here.
Price could bounce, form another lower high, and eventually lose the $1,100 support. If that happens, it could complete a macro head-and-shoulders pattern and open the door to a deeper move down.
We’ve already seen liquidity swept in the previous range, so buyers have a chance to build a solid base here. But another failed rally followed by a breakdown would change the picture.
If $1,100 gives way, I’d be watching the $780–$950 zone for a potential macro bottom rather than expecting a small correction.
For now, $1,100 remains the key level. As long as it holds, I’m still open to the possibility that the worst of the downside is behind us.
Tuesday: OPEC’s monthly report and September existing home sales data.
Wednesday: September CPI inflation report.
Thursday: September PPI data and Fed Chair Warsh speaks.
Q3 2026 earnings season also gets underway this week.
Inflation data and Warsh’s comments could influence rate expectations and market sentiment. With earnings season starting too, volatility could pick up across the markets.
$BTC is battling the 84K POC as we head into a new week.
As long as BTC holds above the 82.6K weekend liquidity, a short-term move toward that level remains in play. I took a scalp short during the London session after the second POC sweep, targeting that liquidity.
My higher-timeframe bias remains bullish, so I’m using these shorts to hedge my long exposure from 81K. The 85K region is another potential short zone, especially if we test it before sweeping 82.6K.
My 81K long has already hit two take-profits, so the remaining position is risk-free. I’ll look for another entry after a weekend liquidity sweep, ideally around 81.1K.
A second long could also make sense later this week if BTC establishes strong acceptance above the 84K POC.
For a move toward the 87K PWH, bulls need to defend the 80.4K PWL and maintain support.
With U.S. markets observing a bank holiday today, I’m sticking to the London session. CPI is also due Wednesday, so I expect some chop over the next couple of days.
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$BTC delivered the second sweep we discussed this morning and bounced off the $82K region.
This is now the second test of that level, so patience is key. I want to see BTC build liquidity to the upside and potentially squeeze late shorts entering around these prices.
I'm already long based on my 1M execution model. My first TP was at $82.7K, with more partials planned at $83.8K and the $85K gap. I've also adjusted my stop below the $82K low on the 1M timeframe.
However, bears could still push price lower. The grey box remains a valid area of interest, and a sweep below $80.1K could offer another potential long setup if the price action confirms it.
For now, I'm staying patient and reactive. Another sweep of the lows is still possible, so risk management remains essential.