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This afternoon, news came from South Korea that the Samsung union officially announced the breakdown of negotiations, and the strike plan remains unchanged, scheduled to start on May 24. The management urgently applied for mediation in the afternoon, but the union directly rejected it—"No sincerity, a waste of time." $BTC $79,062 is standing still, but there is a detail to note 👇 South Korea is one of Asia's largest crypto markets. If the Samsung strike triggers a depreciation of the Korean won and economic turmoil in South Korea, Korean retail investors' crypto assets might be forced to be sold to cover positions. The last time the Korean "kimchi premium" disappeared, BTC dropped $2,000 directly. If history repeats itself this time... Moreover, South Korean regulators have recently been cracking down on crypto exchanges, and a strike like this will only give them more justification to tighten policies. Honestly, with this kind of macro black swan event, you never know when it will explode. The best short-term move is to keep your ammo ready and avoid going naked. Have you noticed that every time something big happens in Asia, BTC seems to take a hit? Do you think this time will be different? #韩国三星劳资谈判破裂

Last night before going to bed, I came across a piece of news: the 10-year US Treasury yield hit 4.57%. I glanced at the candlestick chart — the last time I saw this number was in 2007. That year, the iPhone had just been released, and Bitcoin had not yet been born. Woke up today, and the market gave a pretty honest answer: BTC $77,337 (+0.63%), ETH $2,123 (+0.43%), overall crypto market $2.66 trillion. Slight gains, but you can tell the bulls are very restrained. Why does a new high in interest rates make the crypto space uncomfortable? US Treasury yields are regarded as the anchor for the "risk-free rate." When this anchor rises, it means: - Holding US Treasuries can yield higher, more certain returns - The appeal of risk assets (stocks, cryptocurrencies) declines - Borrowing costs increase, forcing leveraged funds to withdraw Simply put: money has an opportunity cost. The 10-year US Treasury now offers you a 4.57% return; how much position are you willing to risk betting on a "possible" doubling altcoin? The transmission path of this interest rate shock is very clear: rising US Treasury yields → tech stocks under pressure → crypto follows down. Last night, Nasdaq futures opened slightly lower, and the entire Asia-Pacific session sentiment was cautious. But this time there is a subtle difference BTC has already gone through a fairly strong independent rally this year, with $77,000 becoming a new sentiment support. The macro bearish factors have not broken this level, indicating the market’s resilience is better than expected. But how long can this resilience last? The next observation window: can $BTC hold $75,000 under a 4.57% interest rate environment? If it holds, a short-term "bearish exhaustion" rebound may occur; if it fails, the next support is in the $68,000-$70,000 range. Are you holding or watching now? During a high-level interest rate oscillation phase, the worst is — unwilling to be out of position, yet afraid to add positions, ending up getting hit from both sides. #美债利率近19年新高：风险资产全线承压

I came across some data during a break at work and almost dropped my phone. CoinDesk just released a weekly report—XRP and SOL ETFs are seeing net inflows, while BTC is experiencing nearly $1 billion in net outflows. Honestly, it's a bit surprising. After all, BTC is the leader in the crypto space with the largest ETF size, so why is the money flowing out? But after thinking it through, the answer isn't that complicated. The logic behind this altcoin season is simple: BTC has been oscillating at a high level for several months, and both institutions and retail investors are looking for the next breakout. XRP has the positive catalyst of Ripple's situation with the SEC, and SOL has its ecosystem and ETF narrative—both are more "attractive" and certain bets than BTC. Big money never sleeps. They’re not losing money on BTC; they’ve made enough there and are now seeking a second curve in the altcoin space. A friend of mine swapped half of his BTC position into SOL and XRP last week, saying he "didn't want to ride the roller coaster on BTC anymore." His exact words were: "Grinding around 77K for two months is driving people crazy; better to chase stories with substance." That pretty much sums up the current market. So the question is: Are you still holding onto BTC, or have you already set off to find the next story? $XRP $SOL

Saw the news while waiting in line for the elevator, almost lost my balance — Tether has taken over SoftBank's stake in Twenty One Capital. When SoftBank got in back then, BTC was still below $40,000. Now Tether takes over, which means that as BTC approaches its all-time highs, traditional VCs are cutting their losses and exiting, while the stablecoin giant steps in. What's interesting about this? Tether issues USDT and earns fees from the crypto ecosystem, but what it's doing now increasingly resembles a legitimate BTC Treasury Company. Holding more and more BTC, gaining stronger control over the market — that's what really deserves attention. It's not about who is buying, but who is using BTC to build a bankless settlement network. I heard before that some people converted all their liquid assets into USDT and just laid low; now I can understand that mindset. What do you think? Is Tether taking over SoftBank a sign of BTC moving mainstream, or is it an indication that centralization risks are intensifying?

While waiting in line for the elevator, I came across a piece of news: South Carolina Governor McMaster signed an anti-CBDC crypto law that explicitly protects the rights of individuals to self-custody their crypto assets. Honestly, I was a bit stunned when I saw this news. Not surprised by the "anti-CBDC" stance—regulators worldwide have long been wary of CBDCs. What surprised me was how specific it was: not just a vague "encouragement of crypto innovation," but directly naming the protection of self-custody, including private key ownership, hardware wallets, and decentralized protocols within the legal protection scope. Why is this interesting? Recently, the narrative in the community has been "regulation is coming," with major media frequently hinting that CBDCs are imminent, on-chain identity verification is required, and exchange KYC is getting stricter. This scared many newcomers into depositing their coins on CEXs, thinking that keeping them on "big platforms" is safer. But this time, South Carolina flipped the script: legally, self-custody is the one being protected. Of course, this doesn't mean CEXs are unsafe, nor that keeping coins in your own wallet guarantees everything is fine. The core of self-custody is that you really need to know how to manage your private keys properly; otherwise, if you lose them, they're gone for good—no customer service can help you recover them. The signal behind this news is quite clear: regulators are starting to differentiate; they are not uniformly anti-crypto. In some areas, they are "clamping down," while in others, they are "establishing" protections—and the self-custody track is being written into the rules. What do you think? Regarding self-custody, do you lean towards convenience by using CEXs, or do you insist on holding your own keys?

Glanced at my phone while working out, and my Moments feed was flooded with a picture—Senator Lummis holding a CLARITY Act sign, captioned "The last window for US crypto legislation." Honestly, I saw this news a couple of days ago but didn’t pay much attention. What shocked me today was a CoinDesk analysis: what would happen to the $BTC price if the CLARITY Act really passes. The article’s conclusion is straightforward: $77K is the watershed. Above it, institutional buyers will jump in directly; below it, the ETF money will start to exit. I’m not a tech expert, but I know one thing—after a long consolidation, a direction must emerge. In the past two weeks, $77K has been tested seven or eight times; each time it looked like it would break, but then it pulled back. Watching this scenario play out repeatedly can numb people, but big money never sleeps. Last night, I saw the Chicago Mercantile Exchange’s position data; the institutional long-to-short ratio quietly rose to 1.8:1. Retail investors are reading the news, institutions are adding positions. The $77K level will probably be tested again tonight, but my judgment is that the probability of going up is greater. If the CLARITY Act is enacted, it’s not just a law—it’s a turning point for confidence in the entire crypto community. Do you think $77K can hold tonight? Or should we wait until the weekend when that wave of people closes their positions?

Just got home and was scrolling through my phone when I saw a notification that almost made me throw my phone—Bank of America holds BTC, ETH, SOL, and XRP, totaling nearly $600 million. Bank of America? The same Bank of America that hasn't even done crypto custody? My first reaction was fake news. But after checking, they clearly stated it in their Q1 holdings report: BTC is the largest, followed by ETH, with SOL and XRP also included. The thing is, this isn't small change. What does $580 million mean? Grayscale's GBTC holdings are only in the tens of billions, and Bank of America alone is approaching that scale. Plus, as a regulated institution, their compliance process for holdings takes months, which means they started building their position well before the market picked up. Retail investors are still debating ETF outflows, while institutions have quietly moved in. Do you think traditional banks making big holdings is a bullish signal, or should we actually be cautious? $BTC $ETH

When I was jolted awake by a phone notification, my first thought was: Did something happen again in the Middle East? I unlocked my phone and saw that the Senate directly restricted Trump's war powers against Iran. Historically, when something like this happens, the financial markets usually dip first out of caution. I instinctively opened OKX, ready to see a sea of green. But—$BTC actually stabilized at $77,200, and $ETH didn’t crash. This script doesn’t add up. After thinking it through carefully, the logic isn’t complicated. Increased uncertainty over Trump’s Iran policy actually led the market to start betting that safe-haven funds would flow into crypto assets. Plus, with $850M in leveraged long positions liquidated over the past two days, short covering directly pushed prices up. Honestly, this kind of rebound makes people hesitant to chase. Big money is waiting for a confirmation signal, but the reality is: the messier the news, the more people treat crypto as a hedge. What this market fears most isn’t a drop, but missing out. Did you buy the dip today? Share your first reaction in the comments.

While waiting in line for the elevator, I came across the news—the U.S. Senate just passed a resolution limiting the president's power to use force against Iran. Honestly, my first reaction to the headline was: crypto is about to rebound. Geopolitical risk has always been a sword hanging over the crypto market. When Trump made tough remarks against Iran, BTC dropped directly from $79K to below $77K, and the whole market got nervous. Now that the Senate is stepping on the brakes proactively, it means the war premium is starting to fade from crypto assets. Sure enough, BTC has rebounded from the intraday low and is now around $77,400. It’s not a big surge, but a rebound—there’s a fundamental difference between the two. A rebound is an oversold correction, while a big surge requires fundamental drivers. The conditions for a big surge aren’t there yet; ETFs are still seeing net outflows, and long positions in the futures market are still being liquidated. But one interesting point: with the news improving, the market only gave a rebound; conversely, if things really ease later, like the U.S. and Iran returning to the negotiating table, the upside for crypto would be much greater than it is now. Right now, it’s more of a short-term opportunity, not a trend opportunity. What do you think, how long can this rebound last?

Driving to pick up the kids, my phone connected to the car radio. I heard the host talking about tariff hikes and the sharp drop in US stock futures before the market opened. My heart tightened—I had checked my account before leaving, and $BTC was still hovering around 77,200. My judgment at the time was "wait a bit longer, see if the support holds." But what came through the broadcast wasn’t "BTC held steady," but "Bitcoin briefly dropped below 76,000." I quickly pulled over and opened OKX—wow, 77,200 directly dropped to 75,800, nearly a 2% plunge within an hour. My first reaction was relief—good thing I didn’t impulsively add to my position this morning. My second reaction was regret—if I had bottomed out at 76,500 just now, I’d already be in the green. But the question is, who knows if this is a correction or a breakdown? Honestly, in this macro environment, BTC’s trend is getting harder to predict. Tariff hikes → risk asset sell-off → crypto market follows the drop, this chain of logic has been playing out repeatedly lately. But every time I think "this time is different," I end up realizing "actually, it’s the same." I don’t know if you feel the same—when watching the market, the more you want to wait for a comfortable entry point, the less the price gives you a chance. When it finally drops, you start hesitating, wondering "will it keep falling?" I’m holding my position now, but my mind keeps calculating: if it really breaks below 75,000, should I add or should I run? Brothers, how’s your position today? Are you being tossed around by this market like me?

At 2 a.m., my phone suddenly vibrated. Half-asleep, I opened the notification and almost thought I was seeing things—Coinbase actually helped solve a case. Here’s what happened: an unlucky guy was kidnapped, and the kidnappers forced him to transfer crypto. Coinbase stepped in directly and helped law enforcement crack the case. Honestly, I was stunned when I saw this news. Exchanges used to give the impression of "don’t come to us if something goes wrong," but Coinbase’s move this time is definitely different. But thinking calmly, it’s not that simple. Coinbase’s quick response means what? It means on-chain data is never truly anonymous—it's just that most of the time, no one seriously investigates. Large fund transfers, KYC verification, on-chain tracing... anyone who’s been in crypto long enough knows this. The addresses you think are mysterious are transparent to some people. So I’ve always said, crypto isn’t a lawless zone, it’s just that regulatory costs are high. The solving of this kidnapping case will probably make more people realize this. That said, using cryptocurrency transfers for kidnapping... I can only say the kidnappers don’t really know the game. What do you think? Will this move make more people willing to use compliant exchanges, or will it push illicit activities completely to DEXs? #Coinbase #Cryptocurrency #OnChainTracking