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WTI is back in the green.

Oil rebounded about 2%, with WTI trading near $63.7 after yesterday’s pullback, as fresh Russia–Ukraine tensions shook markets. Peace talks in Geneva ended abruptly, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy calling discussions difficult, while Russia signaled another round ahead.
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Adding to the geopolitical risk premium, Iran and Russia are set to hold joint naval drills in the Sea of Oman and northern Indian Ocean.
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Traders are now turning to U.S. inventory data. The American Petroleum Institute report is due today, followed by the Energy Information Administration numbers tomorrow. Expectations point to a crude build, but potential draws in gasoline and distillates could keep volatility elevated.
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Geopolitics + inventories = short-term direction. Stay sharp.
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Oil is trying to stabilize after Tuesday’s near 2% drop, with traders closely watching progress in U.S.–Iran nuclear talks.

🛢️ Brent is hovering around $67.65, while WTI sits near $62.50 — both near two-week lows.
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Although Washington and Tehran agreed on broad “guiding principles,” officials signaled a final deal is still far off. That uncertainty is keeping a geopolitical risk premium in play, especially with some analysts flagging rising tensions into April.

On the supply side:

Kazakhstan’s Tengiz field is ramping output back toward full capacity.

U.S. crude inventories are expected to rise ~2.3M barrels, while gasoline and distillates may decline.

Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are also in focus — any breakthrough (or setback) could quickly shift oil sentiment.

For now, the market looks technically oversold, but fundamentals remain headline-driven. Volatility likely continues.
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Crypto markets pulled back, with total market cap slipping below $2.4T as volatility picked up ahead of the latest Fed minutes.

Bitcoin (BTC) dipped around 1.4% to the $67.5K zone, briefly losing the $67K level. Nearly $195M in liquidations hit the market over the past 24 hours — mostly long positions — showing traders were leaning bullish into the move.

Despite the broader weakness, Ethereum (ETH) and Dogecoin (DOGE) showed relative strength. ETH held near $1,994 (+0.4%), while DOGE gained about 0.7% to $0.101, standing out as one of the few majors in green.

Altcoins like XRP, SOL, BNB, and ADA remained under pressure, each sliding 0.3%–1%+.

The pullback comes as tech/software stocks weaken and investors wait for signals from the Fed on potential rate cuts. For now, momentum looks cautious, leverage is getting flushed, and traders are watching whether BTC can reclaim strength above $68K.

Short-term shakeout or setup for the next leg? 👀

#write2earn🌐💹
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$USDC

Whale activity is heating up on Binance as Bitcoin’s correction deepens.

On-chain data from CryptoQuant shows the whale inflow ratio on Binance jumping from 0.40 to 0.62 between Feb 2–15. That means a growing share of BTC deposits is coming from large holders — often a sign of potential sell-side supply building up during risk-off phases.

One notable wallet, known as the “Hyperunit whale,” reportedly moved nearly 10,000 BTC onto Binance recently. While intent isn’t guaranteed, concentrated inflows from big players typically increase short-term pressure.

At the same time, derivatives are cooling off. Open interest across major exchanges has dropped sharply since the October 2025 peak, signaling de-risking and reduced leverage. Binance, Bybit, and BitMEX have all seen significant contractions in BTC-denominated open interest.

Spot inflows rising. Leverage falling.
The market is clearly in risk-reduction mode.

BTC is trading near $67.8K — and for now, stability may depend on whether selling pressure gets absorbed or accelerates.

Stay sharp.
#write2earn🌐💹
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$BNB

Despite broader crypto fund outflows of $173M this week, Solana is quietly standing out.

While investors pulled capital from digital asset products for the fourth straight week, Solana ETFs attracted around $31M in fresh inflows. That divergence suggests institutional interest in SOL remains intact — even in a risk-off environment.

💰 What’s happening with price?
SOL is consolidating around the $85 zone, trading in a tight range between roughly $77–$90. Buyers are defending the $82 area, but bulls need a clean breakout above $92 to unlock stronger upside momentum.

📈 Bullish scenario:
• Break above $92 → potential move toward $95–$102
• Oversold signals hint selling pressure may be fading

📉 Bearish risk:
• Lose $82 support → downside toward $76 or lower
• A breakdown could extend toward mid-$60s if momentum weakens

Meanwhile, network growth and rising TVL continue to support the longer-term thesis.

SOL is compressing. A breakout or breakdown looks close.

Are you positioning for expansion — or waiting for confirmation?
#write2earn🌐💹
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XRP Update – Legal Battle & Technical Setup in Focus

XRP is back in the spotlight as Ripple’s ongoing case with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission continues to shape market sentiment. Ripple argues that many XRP buyers didn’t rely on the company’s direct efforts — a narrative that could influence how traders view long-term value.

Price action:
XRP is trading around $1.49, slightly down on the day and testing the $1.47 support zone.

Technical snapshot:

XRP has recently outperformed Ethereum

Elliott Wave analysis suggests initial waves may be complete, opening the door for a potential strong third wave

Monthly RSI remains above 50 (bullish bias)

A bearish pin bar on the short term chart signals possible pullback

Key levels to watch:
🔹 Support: $1.47
🔹 Downside targets: $1.26–$1.27
🔹 Deeper risk zone: $0.53

Momentum is mixed — legal developments + technical structure will likely decide the next big move. Stay sharp.
#write2earn🌐💹
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Markets steady as geopolitics and inflation take center stage 🌍📊
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Asian equities edged higher in thin Lunar New Year trading, tracking modest gains on Wall Street. However, AI-driven tech valuations remain under scrutiny, keeping broader risk appetite in check.

🇯🇵 Japan outperformed, with the Nikkei up over 1% on expectations local tech firms will benefit from fresh U.S. investment projects.
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🕊️ In Geneva, diplomatic progress helped ease tensions. Iran and the U.S. reportedly agreed on “guiding principles” for nuclear talks, while Russia-Ukraine negotiations continue under U.S. mediation — a mild positive for global sentiment.

💱 The NZD slid nearly 0.9% after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand kept rates unchanged and signaled room to stay accommodative as inflation cools.

📉 Inflation remains the key macro driver:

UK CPI expected to slow to 3% YoY

France inflation data due

Fed January minutes ahead

U.S. housing, durable goods & industrial production on deck

Futures snapshot:

🇪🇺 Euro Stoxx 50 +0.07%

🇩🇪 DAX +0.06%

🇬🇧 FTSE +0.14%

🇺🇸 S&P 500 futures +0.06%

With geopolitical risks easing slightly and inflation data ahead, volatility could return quickly. Stay nimble. 🚀
#write2earn🌐💹

Oil is trading sideways as markets weigh fresh U.S.–Iran headlines.
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Vice President JD Vance said Tehran hasn’t met key U.S. demands, but Washington has given Iran two more weeks to narrow differences. Despite ongoing talks, tensions remain elevated. Reports suggest Iran is conducting live-fire drills in the Strait of Hormuz, while another U.S. carrier is set to reinforce the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group in the region.
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Price check:
🛢 WTI: $62.32
🛢 Brent: $67.44
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For now, crude is consolidating — but geopolitics could quickly shift volatility. Keep an eye on headlines and shipping routes.

#write2earn🌐💹

Silver rebounds to $74/oz, snapping a two-day slide as dip buyers step in ahead of the Federal Reserve’s January meeting minutes.

Markets are still leaning toward multiple rate cuts later this year — a supportive backdrop for non-yielding assets like silver — even as recent Fed commentary hints rates could stay higher for longer if inflation stalls.

Traders now shift focus to upcoming US GDP and core PCE data for clearer direction on policy. Earlier dollar strength and easing geopolitical tensions capped safe-haven flows, while lighter Lunar New Year trading kept volumes muted.

Eyes on the Fed — volatility could pick up.
#write2earn🌐💹
$XAG

Gold Steady Near $4,870 as Dollar Strength Caps Upside

Gold is hovering around $4,870/oz, holding most of its recent pullback as the U.S. dollar firms up and holiday-thinned demand limits buying interest.

The greenback gained after Fed officials, including Michael Barr and Austan Goolsbee, signaled rates may stay elevated until inflation moves closer to the 2% target—though room for cuts later this year remains on the table.

Traders are now focused on upcoming FOMC minutes, GDP, and PCE data for clearer direction.

Meanwhile, softer physical demand during Lunar New Year and easing geopolitical tensions (US–Iran talks, Russia–Ukraine negotiations) are keeping safe-haven flows subdued.

📌 Key level to watch: $4,850 support zone.
#write2earn🌐💹
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Dollar Holds Firm as Markets Eye Fed Minutes 👀
$STEEM

The U.S. dollar stayed steady as traders balanced easing geopolitical tensions with upcoming Fed signals. Progress in Iran-U.S. nuclear talks and ongoing Ukraine-Russia negotiations helped calm risk sentiment, but investors remain cautious ahead of the FOMC minutes and U.S. GDP data.
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FX Snapshot:

DXY near 97.16 after a two-day climb

EUR/USD slips to 1.1846

USD/JPY steady around 153.23

GBP/USD soft at 1.3558
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Kiwi Under Pressure 🥝
The New Zealand dollar dropped after the RBNZ held rates at 2.25% and signaled policy will stay accommodative to support the fragile economy.

Asia Watch:
Japanese exports rose for a fifth straight month, offering some support to the yen.

Crypto Check:
BTC trades near $67.1K, ETH around $1.97K — both slightly lower as risk appetite cools.

All eyes now on Fed minutes for clues on rate cut timing. Volatility ahead? Stay sharp.

#write2earn🌐💹

Gold takes a sharp hit as risk appetite returns 📉
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Precious metals sold off hard on Feb 17, with GOLD dropping over 2% after signs of progress in U.S.–Iran nuclear talks reduced safe-haven demand. At the same time, the DXY pushed higher, adding more pressure on bullion.

Spot gold slipped near $4,900 as investors rotated out of defensive assets. Silver and platinum followed the move, with silver down nearly 3% and palladium also under pressure.
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Key drivers:
• Progress in U.S.–Iran talks easing geopolitical fears
• Russia–Ukraine peace discussions underway
• Stronger U.S. dollar weighing on metals
• Markets awaiting FOMC minutes and PCE data for rate clues

With rate cuts still expected around mid-year, gold’s broader trend remains tied to Fed policy. But in the short term, easing tensions + dollar strength = downside pressure.

Watch Wednesday’s Fed minutes closely 👀
#write2earn🌐💹

Whales are moving 👀

As $BTC extends its correction (now around $67.8K), on-chain data shows a sharp spike in large inflows to Binance.

📊 Whale inflow ratio jumped from 0.40 → 0.62 (Feb 2–15)
That means a bigger share of BTC entering Binance is coming from the top 10 largest transactions. Historically, rising whale inflows to exchanges can signal potential sell-side pressure — especially during risk-off phases.

There are also reports that a major wallet (nicknamed “Hyperunit whale”) moved nearly 10,000 BTC onto Binance recently.

At the same time, derivatives are clearly unwinding:

• Open interest has been dropping across major exchanges
• Binance OI down sharply since the October peak
• Bybit, BitMEX and others also showing heavy contraction

This points to broad de-risking — traders closing positions, reducing leverage, or getting liquidated amid volatility.

🔎 Big picture:
Spot inflows from whales + falling open interest = a market still in risk-reduction mode. Hard to call a sustainable bounce until leverage resets and exchange inflows cool down.

Stay sharp. Volatility isn’t done yet.

#write2earn🌐💹
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$BNB

Investors are dialing back exposure to the U.S. dollar in February, according to the latest global fund manager survey from Bank of America.
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Key takeaways:

• The dollar is now one of the most underweight assets among fund managers, alongside U.S. equities and bonds.
• 52% of investors say the dollar is overvalued (slightly down from 54% in January).
• Short dollar bets rank as the third most crowded trade.
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Despite the slight uptick in $DXY (+0.09%), sentiment clearly leans bearish. If positioning gets too crowded, volatility could spike on any upside surprise.
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Keep an eye on positioning — crowded trades can unwind fast.
#write2earn🌐💹

The U.S. dollar may be gearing up for a short-term comeback after sliding for four straight months.
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The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) has dropped nearly 7% since November and hit a four-year low in January. Losses were steep against the Australian dollar and even the Japanese yen. But sentiment is starting to shift.
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🔹 Stronger U.S. growth outlook
🔹 Steady foreign demand for U.S. stocks & bonds
🔹 Expectations of a less aggressive policy stance ahead of midterms
🔹 Kevin Warsh’s Fed nomination easing concerns about excessive rate cuts
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Options data shows traders are reducing extreme bearish bets on the dollar, hinting at stabilization — or even a Q2–Q3 rebound, especially versus euro and sterling.

Still, not everyone is convinced. Some analysts argue the U.S. administration may prefer a weaker dollar, meaning downside pressure could persist longer term.

📊 Bottom line: After months of selling, the dollar could see a near-term relief rally — but the broader 2026 trend remains debated.
#write2earn🌐💹

Gold pulls back to a one-week low as safe-haven momentum cools and the dollar firms up.

Spot gold slipped to around $4,918 after a sharper intraday drop, while U.S. futures also extended losses. The uptick in the dollar index pressured bullion, making it more expensive for overseas buyers.

Markets are in wait-and-watch mode ahead of:
• U.S.–Iran nuclear talks in Geneva
• U.S.–Russia–Ukraine discussions
• FOMC minutes (Wednesday)
• December PCE inflation data (Friday)

Rate-cut expectations remain centered on June, but traders are looking for clearer guidance from the Fed. With geopolitical tensions still active, the broader outlook for gold remains supported — though short-term volatility is rising.

Silver and platinum also saw sharp declines, reflecting broad precious metals weakness in thin holiday liquidity across Asia.

Stay cautious — key macro catalysts ahead.
#write2earn🌐💹

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India’s gold imports roared back in January, with sharp inflows from key hubs like Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates driving the spike.

Shipments from Switzerland jumped nearly 7x month-on-month to $3.95B, while UAE imports climbed 43% to $7.05B. Total gold imports surged over 4x to $12.1B, pushing India’s trade deficit to a three-month high of $34.7B.

But here’s the real story 👇

This isn’t just about higher demand — it’s about higher prices. Over the past six years, India’s gold import value has surged 76% (to $58B), while volumes have actually fallen 23%. Early FY26 data shows the same pattern: high-value, lower-volume inflows.

Takeaway for traders:
Gold’s elevated price environment is amplifying trade data volatility. January’s spike may not be a one-off — especially if investment demand stays firm and price momentum continues.

Gold isn’t just a commodity right now — it’s a macro driver.
#write2earn🌐💹
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Crypto sentiment is flashing extreme fear — and that’s often when markets get interesting.

Matrixport says its Bitcoin fear & greed metric just dropped to deeply negative levels and is starting to turn up — a pattern that has previously marked durable bottoms. Historically, when the 21-day average flips from negative to rising, selling pressure tends to exhaust and price stabilizes.

Alternative.me’s index is also at 10/100 — near four-year lows. These readings have only appeared after sharp sell-offs (June 2022, June 2024, Nov 2025).

BTC is now ~2 standard deviations below its 20-day norm — a level seen only a few times in 5 years. In the past, that setup favored short-term bounces.

⚠️ Short term: volatility and possible lower wicks still on the table.
📈 Bigger picture: extreme fear has historically been where risk/reward improves.

Fear is high. Capitulation may be close. Smart money watches sentiment shifts.
#write2earn🌐💹
#BTC #crypto #MarketSentiment
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Tesla, Inc. CEO Elon Musk reaffirmed that the pedal-free Cybercab robotaxi is still on track for April production at Gigafactory Texas. He called it a “radical redesign” of car manufacturing, targeting ~5x higher output long term.
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⚠️ But expect a slow start. Musk warned the production ramp will follow an S-curve — very slow initially, then scaling to “super high volume” once optimized (eventually aiming for a vehicle every ~10 seconds).

The Cybercab is key to Tesla’s robotaxi and AI ambitions, expanding beyond current Model Y test fleets in Texas.
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Not everyone is convinced — investor Gary Black questioned demand for a 2-seat, autonomy-only vehicle and Tesla’s aggressive volume assumptions.

TSLA +17% over 12 months. Retail sentiment remains bullish.

#TSLA
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Asian FX is mostly range-bound as Lunar New Year holidays drain liquidity across the region. Thin volumes = limited moves.
$KIN

Markets are looking ahead to the FOMC January minutes and the U.S. 4Q advance GDP, but expectations for a Fed pivot remain largely unchanged. Traders are still pricing a strong chance of a June rate cut.
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• USD/KRW steady near 1,444
• AUD/USD slips to around 0.706

For now, it’s a wait-and-see week with light trading and low conviction moves.
#write2earn🌐💹