In the past, to be honest, I didn’t believe in BNB. I also didn’t believe in CZ, simply because I didn’t know who he was and didn’t really understand what Binance was building. At that time crypto was still very new, while traditional investment opportunities like real estate and business looked extremely promising, so I chose not to invest in it.
That’s why I missed the opportunity when BNB was under $50. Many people saw it back then, but only a few truly understood what it could eventually become.
Years later, as I learned more about CZ, how he built Binance, and what he has done for the crypto industry, my perspective changed a lot. Today, my level of trust in CZ is very high.
And when I see CZ confidently holding Aster, it gives me even more conviction. At the core, I trust someone who took Binance from zero to the number one exchange in the world in about 180 days, and has maintained that position ever since.
The crypto market is like that. Truly big opportunities don’t appear very often. Sometimes it takes many years before a similar moment comes again, and when it does, very few people recognize it early.
That’s why this time I look at Aster differently. While it is still under $1, I will try to accumulate as much as I can and hold it patiently.
Maybe I’m right, maybe I’m wrong. But missing BNB once taught me a very clear lesson: sometimes the biggest regret in crypto isn’t losing money.
It’s recognizing an opportunity… but not having the patience to stay with it long enough.
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This is not financial advice, just my personal view. Always do your own research and take responsibility for your own decisions.
The World Is Borrowing More, Exactly When Money Is Most Expensive
Chart of the week: Global government bond yields have climbed to their highest level since 2008.
The next chart could be even more alarming: global public debt to GDP and private debt to GDP reaching new highs, just as another wave of major bond issuance approaches in Q3.
In simple terms:
Everyone is borrowing more at exactly the moment borrowing costs the most.
This movie is called: “Holding the Debt Bag at High Interest Rates.”
Governments hope this is only temporary. I lean toward the same scenario. Risk assets may struggle for a few more months if yields rise another one or two steps. But if central banks begin cutting rates in 2027, the pressure should ease considerably.
There is just one character that must cooperate for this entire script to work:
Inflation.
The market’s current base case is that inflation will rise, but not dramatically. The problem is that labor market data across the US, Europe and Australia continues to beat expectations.
People are still employed. Income remains resilient. Demand refuses to disappear.
That means inflation may not quietly return to its room.
Now add the possibility of further conflict between the US and Iran, plus another round of tariff battles. One country raises tariffs a little, the other retaliates a little. Oil, shipping and goods prices could all rise together.
At that point, inflation would not simply go off track.
It might kick the entire door down.
There is another story here: AI may be taking the blame for someone else’s mess.
High interest rates make capital expensive, squeeze corporate profits and force companies to cut costs. But instead of saying:
We need a simple, highly viral memecoin on BNB Chain.
A memecoin has a stronger chance of going viral and delivering a major run when it is not tied to any individual, KOL, exchange, CZ, Yihe, Binance, or existing brand.
The name, concept, and avatar must be original, simple, and instantly recognizable.
If you are a developer with strong technical capabilities and sufficient financial resources, send me a DM.
🔸 2017: around $0.10 🔸 2018: around $10 🔸 2019: around $30 🔸 2020: around $18 🔸 2021: around $300 🔸 2022: around $240 🔸 2023: around $240 🔸 2024: around $530 🔸 2025: around $700 🔸 2026: around $567
Giggle Academy has now taught nearly 1 million children across 177 countries.
With 940,281 learners, the 1 million milestone is just around the corner. Hopefully, it won’t be long before Giggle Academy reaches 10 million children around the world.
My deepest respect and gratitude to the entire Giggle Academy team for their unwavering dedication to building free, high-quality education for every child. And thank you, CZ, for creating a legacy that has the power to transform the lives of millions of children around the world.
Bitcoin Faces Short-Term Pressure While Institutional Demand Remains Strong
The crypto market continues to trade cautiously as large holders increase selling activity, triggering a wave of liquidations across derivatives markets. Despite short-term volatility, institutional capital continues to show signs of accumulation.
Key developments: - Approximately $186 million in positions were liquidated during the latest market correction. - Bitcoin ETFs recorded their strongest weekly inflows in four weeks. - Ethereum continues to leave exchanges, reducing immediately available sell-side supply. - More than 50% of Bitcoin supply is currently held at a loss. - Binance maintains a dominant position in SpaceX-related derivatives trading activity.
Market Impact
Bitcoin: 8/10
Whale selling and liquidations remain the primary short-term risks. However, continued ETF inflows suggest that institutional investors are still accumulating during periods of weakness. This remains a constructive signal for Bitcoin’s medium and long-term outlook.
Ethereum: 6/10
Although ETH remains exposed to broader market sentiment, continued exchange outflows indicate ongoing staking and long-term holding behavior. This may help limit selling pressure in the coming weeks.
BNB: 7/10
The Binance ecosystem continues to benefit from elevated trading activity. If volumes remain strong, BNB could be among the assets best positioned to recover when market sentiment improves.
What to Watch - Bitcoin ETF flows - Derivatives funding rates - BTC and ETH exchange inflows and outflows - Liquidation activity during periods of volatility - Trading volume across the Binance ecosystem
Overall, the market remains in a phase of balancing short-term selling pressure against continued institutional accumulation. In the current environment, risk management and disciplined positioning remain more important than aggressive exposure.
Bitcoin 2027: The Past Is Data, The Future Is a Model
From 2013 until today, Bitcoin has gone through multiple boom-and-bust cycles, yet one pattern has remained remarkably consistent: after each halving event, a new price discovery phase tends to emerge as newly issued supply decreases.
🔸 2013: Bitcoin captured global attention for the first time, reaching approximately $1,000.
🔸 2017: The ICO boom and retail investor frenzy pushed Bitcoin close to $20,000.
🔸 2021: Massive monetary expansion and growing institutional adoption drove Bitcoin to nearly $69,000.
🔸 2022: Aggressive Federal Reserve rate hikes, combined with the collapses of Luna, 3AC, and FTX, triggered a deep market correction.
🔸 2024–2025: Spot Bitcoin ETFs and the post-halving supply shock created the foundation for a new expansion cycle.
Based on historical data, Bitcoin halving cycles, and the long-term adoption trend, the 2026–2027 section of this chart represents a model scenario rather than a prediction:
• 2026: Accumulation and correction phase within the $100,000–$150,000 range.
• 2027: A bullish scenario targeting approximately $250,000, supported by increasing institutional participation, recovering global liquidity, and sustained demand growth outpacing new supply.
No one can predict the future with certainty.
However, history suggests that Bitcoin has repeatedly moved through long-term cycles, with each cycle establishing a higher valuation range than the previous one.
This chart is a model-based projection for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Always do your own research (DYOR).