Satoshi_Legacy

More than numbers, it is our story of growth 🚀
"Today, December 26, the market greets us with its characteristic end-of-year movements. While experienced users skillfully navigate the waves, we —those of us forging this path— discover that this adventure does not have to be uncertain.
Many see graphs; we see opportunities. Many see risk; we see the fruit of our patience.
This journey is not about who arrives faster, but about who has the intelligence to educate themselves and the discipline to wait for the exact moment. We are not just 'newbies' learning; we are investors building a future with a clear vision. 💎
To all those who, like me, today have their goals set on the horizon: remember that growing little by little is the most solid way to go far. With each small decision, we are reaching that desired goal.
Let's keep moving forward, for the road is long and the future is ours! 📈✨
#BinanceSquare #IntelligentInvestment #CryptoAdventure #PatienceAndFaith #Bitcoin #ResponsibleTrading"

2013 - $682

2014 - $319

2015 - $456

2016 - $896

2017 - $14,027

2018 - $3,815

2019 - $7,275

2020 - $24,665

2021 - $50,430

2022 - $16,831

2023 - $43,790

2024 - $98,150

2025 - $87,800

Former Coinbase agent arrested in India for breach of $400M. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced on Thursday that authorities in India arrested a former customer service agent linked to one of the largest security breaches in cryptocurrency history. The arrest, made by the Hyderabad Police, marks the latest development in an investigation that began when the company revealed in May that hackers had bribed overseas contractors to steal sensitive customer data. "Thanks to the Hyderabad Police in India, a former Coinbase customer service agent has just been arrested. One down and more to come," Armstrong wrote on social media. The arrest comes seven months after Coinbase revealed the breach on May 15, exposing that cybercriminals had compromised the personal information of 69,461 customers and demanded a ransom of $20 million. The security incident began in late December 2024, when hackers started bribing customer service agents at TaskUs, a Texas-based outsourcing company that operated a service center in Indore, India. The breach went unnoticed until May 11, 2025, when Coinbase received a ransom demand from attackers claiming to possess sensitive customer data. Court documents identified Ashita Mishra, an employee of TaskUs in Indore, as a key suspect who allegedly photographed up to 200 customer records daily between September 2024 and January 2025, selling each image for $200. The stolen data included names, addresses, government-issued identification documents, and account balances. Although passwords or cryptocurrency funds were not directly accessed, the information enabled sophisticated phishing attacks that tricked some customers into transferring assets.

Silver crossed the $75 per ounce barrier for the first time, reaching a historic high of $75.62 before settling at $73.68, marking a meteoric gain of 158% for 2025. Gold rose by up to 0.6% to touch a new record of $4,530.60 per ounce, extending its largest annual advance since 1979. Analysts attributed the increase to expectations of new interest rate cuts from the U.S. Federal Reserve, a weakened dollar, and rising geopolitical tensions stemming from the U.S. blockade on Venezuelan oil tankers. "Low liquidity is amplifying volatility across all precious metals," said UBS analyst Giovanni Staunovo. The rally in safe-haven assets comes as investors assess concerns over the overvaluation of artificial intelligence stocks and the Federal Reserve's cautious stance on future rate cuts.

Asian stock markets recorded modest gains on Friday despite reduced volumes due to the holidays, with Japan reaching a historic milestone and precious metals surging to record levels as investors bet on a "Santa Claus Rally" for the year-end. Japan's Topix index rose to a historic intraday high of 3,436.75 before closing with a gain of 0.15% at 3,423.06, while the Nikkei 225 climbed 0.68% to 50,750.39. South Korea's KOSPI gained 0.51%, capping a stellar performance in 2025 with an annual gain of 72%, making it the best-performing major market in the world this year. China's CSI 300 increased by 0.32%, putting the index on track for an annual gain of 18%, its best performance since 2020. Trading volumes remained exceptionally low as markets in Australia, Hong Kong, and much of Europe remained closed for the Boxing Day holiday. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index extended its year-end rally for a sixth consecutive day, rising to its highest level since mid-November.

The P2P market is cruel because no one wants Bolivars. The smart solution is not to risk everything on a meme currency out of desperation, but to protect oneself in dollars (USDT).

Solo "sube" against the Bolívar because the Bolívar is devaluing. The USDT serves to protect your money, not to magically multiply it.

@USDT is a safe haven, not an investment:
You say "USDT doesn't go up". That's correct. USDT will never increase in price (in dollars) because it always equals $1.

USDT is an armored tank (slow but sure).

"Many seek quick profits, but at @GoKiteAI I see an opportunity for organic growth based on real AI. My strategy as a #Zen_HODLer is clear: analyze, learn, and wait. Time is the best ally of the patient investor. 💎⏳ What do you think about the future of AI in Web3? #Kite $KITE #BinanceSquare"

#kite $KITE "Innovation in Web3 requires solid infrastructure like that proposed by @GoKiteAI. As an investor who values patience and organic growth, I am excited to see projects that seriously integrate AI and blockchain. Building the future step by step. 💎🚀 #Kite $KITE #BinanceSquare"

#falconfinance $FF "Patience is the key to identifying visionary projects, and @falcon_finance seems to focus on that solidity I seek. As a long-term investor, I value constant innovation in the ecosystem. We continue building step by step. 💎🚀 #FalconFinance $FF #BinanceSquare"

#apro $AT "Building a solid portfolio takes time and projects with real fundamentals. Analyzing APRO, I see a decentralized oracle that provides security and reliability to the ecosystem.
My philosophy is clear: I do not panic over daily volatility, I prefer to plant today to reap tomorrow. Projects like this are key pieces in a long-term vision. 💎⏳
Step by step, without rush but with strategy.
#BinanceSquare #APRO #CryptoPatience #HODL"

Bitcoin approaches a bear market as indicators issue warnings. Bitcoin is trading near $87,400 on December 24, facing increasing warnings from analysts and cryptocurrency companies that the largest cryptocurrency may have entered a bear market phase after reaching a peak above $125,000 in October. Jurrien Timmer, Director of Global Macro at Fidelity, warned this week that Bitcoin may have completed its last four-year halving cycle in October 2025. "While I remain secularly bullish on Bitcoin, my concern is that Bitcoin may well have ended another 4-year halving cycle, both in price and time," Timmer wrote. He expects that 2026 could be a "free year" for Bitcoin, with potential support in the range of $65,000 to $75,000. Several critical metrics are showing bearish signals. The Bitcoin Market Composite Index recently fell below its equilibrium line, suggesting that the market may be undergoing a structural reset rather than a simple correction. According to analyst Woominkyu, the BCMI fell to the level of 0.5 on October 21, and since then has decreased even further alongside price drops. Stablecoin inflows to exchanges have plummeted by approximately 90% since August, when ERC-20 stablecoin inflows peaked at around $10.2 billion. By December 24, inflows had dropped to approximately $1.06 billion. This dramatic decrease removes crucial purchasing power from the market, as stablecoins serve as the main entry point for institutional and retail liquidity. Long-term Bitcoin holders have shifted from accumulation to aggressive distribution. Selling accelerated from approximately 16,500 BTC per day at the end of October to around 279,000 BTC recently, representing an increase of more than 1,500%. Bloomberg reported that only in 2025.

Mergers and acquisitions in the cryptocurrency industry reached a record $8.6 billion in 2025, nearly quadrupling from $2.17 billion in 2024, according to PitchBook data reported by the Financial Times. The increase, driven by a wave of institutional consolidation and regulatory clarity under the Trump administration, recorded 267 completed deals—an 18% increase compared to the previous year. Three major acquisitions dominated the year: Coinbase's purchase of $2.9 billion for the derivatives platform Deribit, the largest crypto deal in history; Kraken's acquisition of $1.5 billion for the futures trading platform NinjaTrader; and Ripple's purchase of $1.25 billion for the prime broker Hidden Road.

Bitcoin is on track for its fourth annual decline in history, marking an unprecedented shift for the cryptocurrency that is developing without the dramatic collapse or scandal that defined previous downturns. The world's largest cryptocurrency has fallen approximately 7% year-to-date as of December 16, trading around $87,800 after plummeting from its all-time high of over $126,000 reached in early October. Unlike the Mt. Gox hack of 2014, the bursting of the ICO bubble in 2018, or the FTX implosion of 2022 that triggered previous annual losses for Bitcoin, this year's decline reflects something different: market exhaustion despite favorable conditions. Institutional adoption has expanded, regulation has matured, and President Donald Trump has emerged as a prominent advocate for cryptocurrencies, yet Bitcoin continues to struggle to gain momentum. "Many are astonished by the lack of momentum despite numerous positive factors," said Prakash Chand, portfolio manager at the Apollo Crypto hedge fund. The cryptocurrency has notably decoupled from stock markets, with the S&P 500 rising 16% this year while Bitcoin falters—marking the first divergence of this kind since 2014. Investors have pulled more than $5,200 million from U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs since October 10, with November being the month that recorded record outflows of $3,790 million. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust () and Fidelity's Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund accounted for 91% of November redemptions, with losses of $2,470 million and $1,090 million respectively. Market depth—the ability to manage large-volume trades without significant price fluctuations—has decreased by approximately 30% since its peak this year, according to research firm Kaiko.

BlackRock names the Bitcoin ETF as one of the main investment themes for 2025

BlackRock has designated its iShares Bitcoin Trust as one of the three main investment themes for 2025, placing Bitcoin alongside Treasury bonds and the technology stocks of the "Fantastic Seven", despite the cryptocurrency having fallen more than 4% so far this year. The decision by the world's largest asset manager signals a growing institutional confidence in digital assets, while Bitcoin trades around $89,000, below its October peak of $126,000.
The announcement comes as BlackRock's IBIT ETF has reached approximately $68 billion in assets under management, making it the largest spot Bitcoin ETF in the United States. The fund has attracted more than $25 billion in net inflows just in 2025 and nearly $63 billion since its launch in January 2024, ranking sixth among all ETFs by inflows so far this year, despite recording a negative return of approximately
9.6%.
"IBIT has attracted more than $25 billion
in inflows so far this year, making it the sixth most popular ETF based on new investment," reported CoinDesk. The fund stands out as the only ETF in the top tier of flows for 2025 that has registered a loss so far this year, highlighting what analysts describe as a shift towards long-term institutional positioning rather than a pursuit of short-term yields.

Gold mining stocks soar as precious metals hit records

Gold and silver mining stocks rebounded sharply on Monday as precious metals reached all-time highs, with spot gold

over $4,400 per ounce and silver rising above $69 for

the first time, extending what is shaping up to be the strongest annual performance for both metals in over four decades.

Newmont Corporation led the gains among major producers,

rising between 2.9% and 3.8% to trade around $105, according to reports from multiple media outlets. Barrick Gold, Agnico Eagle Mines, and Royal Gold recorded gains exceeding 2%. Among silver miners, Pan American Silver jumped 3.7% before the U.S. open, while Wheaton

Precious Metals gained 2.4%.

Spot gold rose 1.6% to $4,409.59

per ounce at noon GMT on December 22, after hitting an intraday peak

of $4,420.01, according to Investing.com. Multiple sources reported that gold reached new all-time highs, with Trading Economics showing prices reaching $4,435.05, a 2.13% increase from the previous day. Silver rose 2.6% to $68.91 per ounce after previously hitting

a record of $69.44,

reported Investing.com. Trading Economics confirmed that silver reached an all-time high of $69.45 in December 2025.

It is known as "Bitcoin Pizza Day".
On May 22, 2010, a programmer named Laszlo Hanyecz made the first documented commercial transaction with Bitcoin: he paid 10,000 BTC in exchange for two large pizzas from Papa John's. At that time, those coins were worth about 41 dollars.
This story is perfect for illustrating long-term value appreciation.
The Mathematics of the "Would Have": Calculating exactly how much those two pizzas would be worth at today's price (a figure that often leaves people in shock 🤯).
The Legendary Forum: Exploring where this happened (the Bitcointalk forum) and what the community was like when Bitcoin was worth almost nothing.
Laszlo's Fate: Knowing what he thinks today about having spent a fortune on dinner.

Hello everyone, I am new to Binance Square 👋.
​I am here eager to learn. If you could give just one piece of advice to someone starting today in the crypto world, what would it be? I'm reading your comments 👇
​#BinanceSquare #Crypto #Education #Beginners