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BTC has kept grinding higher this week and is now testing the $86K–$87K area.

The trend still looks strong, and ETF inflows seem to be supporting the move, but after a run like this I’m trying not to chase the green candles.  

For me the question is pretty simple now:

Break and hold above $87K → momentum probably stays alive.
Fail here → I’d rather wait for a cleaner pullback.

So how everyone else is playing this-adding here, waiting, or just holding?

Been keeping an eye on ETH/BTC and this level is getting pretty interesting again.

ETH has recovered quite a bit relative to BTC from the June lows, and we’re now back around the 0.032 area. This has been a pretty important level on the chart, so I’m curious to see whether buyers can actually push through it this time.

What I find interesting is that ETH has been holding up relatively well even with the broader market still feeling pretty mixed. If BTC stays stable, I could see ETH/BTC making another attempt here.

Still, I wouldn’t call it a breakout unless we actually get a clean daily close above 0.032 and hold it. A rejection here would also make sense considering how many times this area has mattered before.

Anyone else watching ETH/BTC right now? What would you want to see before calling this a real breakout?

I've been watching ZEC for a while, but I didn't expect it to move this fast.

ZEC just pushed above $1,200, and the interesting part is that it doesn't seem to be purely a short squeeze.

The timing is pretty interesting. ZCSH recently launched on NYSE Arca, and options are now available as well. That gives investors more ways to get exposure and hedge the position.

Obviously, short liquidations probably made the move much more aggressive. But there seems to be real demand behind it too.

I'm still trying to figure out whether this is the beginning of a bigger repricing for ZEC or just a very aggressive squeeze that will eventually cool off.

Anyone here actually following ZEC closely? What do you think is driving this move?

Liquid just paused their network and froze all L-BTC ops after ~4,000 BTC ($320M) got pulled from their federation wallet.

A few quick takeaways from this:

• How it happened: Liquid claims it went through SideSwap's peg-out authorization mechanism without keys being leaked, but we still need a full technical breakdown.
• The "white-hat" angle: Alex Thorn noted on-chain messages showing the actors plan to return "most" funds after a patch. Personally, I don't buy white-hat claims until the coins actually land back in the wallet.
• Sidechain risk: Mainnet BTC is fine, but it’s another harsh reminder of the extra risk when using bridges and L2s.

Look at the chart and the market seems pretty quiet so far, but headlines like this always weigh on sentiment.

Are you guys believing the white-hat narrative on this one, or is this just a slow-motion ransom? How are you handling your BTC right now?

Man, September is already serving up typical volatility. Right after that 25% rally in August, new U.S.-Iran headlines wiped out $115M in less than an hour.

geopolitical tension is definitely testing this recovery. If oil gets disrupted through Hormuz, macro inflation fears could hit risk assets pretty hard.

Looking at the charts on MEXC right now: buyers seem to be losing momentum around $77k on the 4H, though we're still holding above the daily 21 EMA (~$74.4k).

Here are the key levels I’m keeping an eye on:

• $76.3k: Immediate support. Break below this and we likely test $74.4k–$75k.
• $74.4k–$75k: If this zone fails, $70k (daily 55 EMA) comes into play real quick.
• $78k–$79k: We need to reclaim this resistance to even think about testing $80k–$81k again.

I’m playing it cautious short-term, though I don’t think $70k is set in stone just yet.

How are you guys setting your limit orders right now? Are you buying this dip or waiting to see if $75k holds?

Man, August was crazy for $BTC-up about 25% for the month.

What caught my attention is that we finally closed above the previous monthly swing high. That pretty much snapped the lower-high/lower-low chain we’ve been stuck in forever, which usually signals a macro shift from bear to bull.

That said, September is historically a pain in the ass for crypto. Are you guys actually buying into this trend reversal, or waiting to see how September plays out before committing?

Looking at the monthly charts on MEXC right now and still on the fence. How are you all playing this?

Just checked the 7D gains for Robinhood Chain tokens—$PONS is up over 400%, while $UP and $AI both pulled off 200%+ gains according to the data on MEXC. Even smaller caps like $YOLO are pumping, which shows liquidity is spreading across the whole ecosystem.

With $PONS leading at a $200M+ market cap, do you think we are seeing a real ecosystem re-rating, or is a sharp correction incoming after such a rapid run?

Which token in the screenshot do you think actually has the legs to sustain this momentum?

Just saw $PONS briefly touch $0.20 on MEXC with market cap hitting ~$120M.

Looking at the numbers compared to other launchpads ($PUMP at $1.82B MC,$VIRTUAL at $449M MC), it still looks fairly cheap if Robinhood Chain keeps growing (TVL is already up to $681M). But the tech/competition side gets tricky with Uniswap Labs’ PoolsTrade offering zero fees and locked liquidity.

Right now, I’m mostly watching:

• Can $PONS establish itself as the go-to launchpad before Uniswap’s PoolsTrade takes over the ecosystem?
• Does Robinhood Chain's TVL growth actually translate into sustained launchpad volume?

It’s easy to get hyped during price discovery, but I'm curious how it holds up against Uniswap's push. Are you bidding $PONS here, or waiting to see how the competition plays out?

Just saw the Galaxy Research data showing BTC had its largest weekly dollar gain in history (+$14.7k in a single week).

While a +23% weekly jump looks crazy, a big chunk of this felt like a classic short squeeze. Looking at recent order flow data on MEXC, open interest is starting to rebuild, but the real question is whether fresh spot demand can actually sustain these levels once leverage cools off.

Right now, I’m mostly watching:

• Do we get a few days of boring, sideways consolidation to build real support?
• Is spot volume actually backing up these prices, or was this move mostly just liquidations?

Everyone is quick to call for new highs after a move like this, but I’d honestly prefer to see some quiet price action first.

Are you taking some profits here, or riding this higher?

Over the last 5 trading days (Aug. 17–21), spot ETFs have seen some pretty solid inflows:

• BTC ETFs: +$1.92B
• ETH ETFs: +$692.6M
• Combined: +$2.61B

The biggest day was Aug. 20, when BTC spot ETFs alone brought in around +$606M.

What stands out to me is that BTC has mostly been consolidating while these inflows have kept coming in. That’s usually a lot more encouraging than a move that’s driven mostly by leverage.

I actually came across this chart from MEXC, and I thought it did a good job visualizing the last week’s ETF flows, so I’m sharing it below.

Obviously, ETF inflows alone don’t guarantee higher prices, but if this kind of spot demand continues, it feels like a pretty constructive sign for the market.

What do you guys think? Are ETF inflows something you actively watch, or do you think people are putting too much weight on them this cycle?

NEIRO caught my attention today after a 30%+ move.

The interesting part isn’t just the pump:

• Broke above ~$0.00010 resistance
• Reclaimed the 21D & 55D EMA
• Meme coin momentum seems to be picking up again

If it can hold above $0.00010, the next area I’m watching is around $0.000145. If not, this could end up being another short-lived meme squeeze.

How do you guys think about this?

SNDK is moving again after its recent pullback.

The interesting part isn’t just the 8.9% move. AI spending may be expanding beyond GPUs into memory and data-center storage as inference and AI agents require more data to be stored and accessed.

The question is whether this is a real structural shift for NAND, or just another memory cycle.

What do you think: breakout or already overextended?

Chart & breakdown: MEXC

If you’re completely new to crypto, the amount of information out there can feel overwhelming. Thousands of coins, different exchanges, wallets, spot trading, futures. It can be difficult to know where to start.

Here are a few basics worth understanding before making your first crypto investment.

1. Understand What Cryptocurrency Is

Before buying any crypto, start with the fundamentals.

You should have a basic understanding of:

1. What cryptocurrency and blockchain are
2. The difference between Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies
3. What crypto wallets do
4. How exchanges work
5. Why crypto prices can be highly volatile

You don’t need to become an expert before starting, but understanding what you’re buying is always better than investing based on hype.

1. Choose a Safe and Beginner-Friendly Platform

The platform you use is also an important part of getting started.

Look for an exchange with strong security features, a simple interface, transparent fees, and educational resources that help you understand how different products work.

For example, MEXC provides beginner learning materials covering topics such as Spot Trading, Futures, Earn, and other basic crypto concepts.

1. Start Small and Focus on Learning

For beginners, there’s no need to rush or invest a large amount immediately. Start with an amount you’re comfortable with, avoid chasing coins simply because they’re trending, and take time to research what you’re investing in.

Crypto markets can be highly volatile, so learning how to manage risk and building good investing habits is usually more useful than trying to find the next “100x” coin.

The goal at the beginning should be simple: learn how the market works, understand the risks, and gradually build experience.

For those who have been in crypto for a while: what’s one thing you wish you had understood before making your first investment?

And also, for beginners, what part of crypto investing feels the most confusing right now?