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This week's cryptocurrency rollercoaster saw the crypto market cap plunge into the red on speculation that the highly anticipated Bitcoin ETF will once again be denied. Despite the downturn, Bitcoin still dominates at 50% market share, Ethereum holds steady at 16%, and altcoins like Polygon surged over 80% this week. NFT mania continues, with Bitcoin NFT trading volume breaking $881 million in December and SOL sales crushing ETH. Other updates include MicroStrategy's $2.65 billion Bitcoin profit, IRS policy changes in 2024, crypto skeptic Jim Cramer’s comments, and Jupiter's airdrop. While crypto expert Lyn Alden predicts $200k Bitcoin in 2024, this past week was a reminder of the volatility inherent in crypto as hopes for a Bitcoin ETF were dampened. Always have your adventure pants on! BOOM

From YouTube Guru to Crypto Buccaneer: RARE BITS Diving Deep with Fast Eddie TODAY RARE BITS casts anchor with the enigmatic Fast Eddie, a YouTube whisperer transformed into a DeFi trailblazer and NFT aficionado. Brace yourselves for a whirlwind voyage through the cryptoverse. We'll leave no mining rig unturned and no Solana sandbox uncharted, unearthing laughs, insights, and mind-bending twists along the way. Rapid-Fire Q&A: Buckle up for a barrage of lightning-fast questions that'll peel back the layers of Eddie's crypto convictions. Think "Yes/No/Mic Drop," but with the freedom to dive deep into any rabbit hole that sparks our curiosity. We'll navigate the hottest headlines, delve into current events, and see if we can venture off the map just a bit. Beyond the Surface: RARE BITS celebrates the beauty of diverse perspectives. Get ready to be challenged, inspired, and maybe even a little uncomfortable. We applaud Eddie for bringing his unique compass to the table, because ultimately, this journey isn't just about navigating the digital frontier; it's about evolving into the best versions of ourselves, no matter where the charts take us. So strap in, raise your metaphorical grog, and join us as we dive deep with Fast Eddie on RARE BITS! This adventure promises to be unforgettable.

Buckle up, degens, because 2024's cryptocoaster is just warming up! In this episode, we're deep-diving into the market's wild ride: Mickey Mouse NFTs hotter than churros in July, a Bitcoin Halving with moon-launch potential (or McD's burger-flipping jobs on the horizon), and BRICS' bold move to ditch the dollar. I dig into Ethereum's future with Dencun and dishing out some (questionably sane) crypto predictions for the year ahead. Buckle up, adventure pants on! Want the full story, with all the spicy details and knucklehead-free analysis? Head over to my Substack (beatbroker.substack.com) - it's your morning crypto caffeine shot, packed with exclusive in-depth breakdowns and factual market insights. Plus, subscribing fuels future episodes and unlocks bonus breakdowns. Be a crypto hero today and let's crack this code together!

Bitcoin Booms, Memecoins Mania & ZK Tech Takes the Stage This episode kicks off the year with a bang, diving into Bitcoin's resurgence, memecoin mania, and the game-changing ZK tech. We break down key market stats, analyze trending news, and predict what's next for Ethereum, DeFi, and beyond. Don't miss your chance to be a part of history – unleash your inner crypto pioneer and join the movement! Ready to go deeper? Subscribe to the Substack for hidden treasures and secret maps to navigate this evolving crypto landscape. Let's chase the future together!

2023's crypto rollercoaster slams to a halt with ETF wars, meme millionaires, and Ethereum's sci-fi roadmap. Buckle up for 2024's green shoots - can they weather the post-ETF "sell-the-news" storm? Grab your compass, adventurers, the crypto journey continues!

12.30.2023 I'm diving deep into the crypto jungle today, untangling the contradictions and spotting the hidden catalysts. We'll dissect Jamie Dimon's crypto waltz, unpack Avalanche's memecoin bonanza, and crack the code of top wallet moves. Want to stay ahead of the curve? I'm sharing my insights on upcoming rallies and potential profit-taking opportunities. Buckle up, it's gonna be a wild ride. My goal is to educate and empower you on crypto, not dictate your investment strategy. Always do your own research before taking any action. Do your own research and consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

Dive into the hidden vault of RARE BITS! This episode, we crack open the code on Bitcoin's skyward whispers, Solana's technical tango, and meme coins that multiply faster than Gremlins after midnight. We got exclusive intel from gaming frontiersmen, and Vitalik Buterin himself drops truth bombs on Web3's soul search. Buckle up, buttercups, this ain't your average crypto report – it's a mind-bending heist through the blockchain's back alleys. Let's uncover the RARE BITS that reshape the game!

Bitcoin’s $6K Monday surge hit a brick wall at $115K, snapping back under $113K as dominance creeps to 56.7% and the market cap stalls at $2.25T. ETH slips below $4,200, alts bleed, and ASTER dumps 17% in 24 hours — but chaos crowns new winners with Subsquid +75% and SwissBorg +24%. ETF flows, tokenized fund pilots, and stablecoin wars pile on the pressure. October coils tight, December’s the detonation window.

Powell Holds, Trump HitsBitcoin Tanks Below $114KETH ETFs Break RecordsAltcoins Mass Liquidation

Chaos to Clarity, Noise to Narrative — Tuesday, July 23Rare Bits is back after a 9-day build bender with Big Arts Org — and we’ve got charts, chaos, and clarity to cover. Bitcoin tapped $120K and got smacked down, altcoins followed, and the Pi token somehow levitated. But underneath the chop, something is brewing: NFT volume spiking, ETH inflows surging, and Solana blasting to $200. Are we in the early innings of Alt Season?Plus — in the world of WTF: Ozzy Osbourne dead at 76, Epstein files blocked again, and Colbert’s show is getting the axe.Let’s talk markets, headlines, and mayhem.👊 Like, Comment, Subscribe — and stay interesting, my friends.🕸️ chrisberlin.com

In today’s episode:🚀 Bitcoin’s insane pump — from $109K to $123K, with whales feasting and one Binance trader losing $100M.🏛️ Trump’s new tariffs & geopolitical theater: Russia, EU, Mexico, and Ukraine in the mix.🎭 Elmo gets hacked — yes, that Elmo. Chaos on X.🗳️ Cuomo vs. Mamdani — NYC politics go off-script.🎤 Beyoncé in ATL — the Queen stirs the hive.Quick hits include:💰 $3.7B into BTC ETFs🧬 Biotech x Crypto merger🔀 Ethereum ETF surge🧠 Verifiable randomness for AI + DeFi🛡️ Coinbase claps back at Binance rumorsThis isn’t just price talk — it’s a pulse check on the whole system.Strap in. Stay sharp. Stay interesting, my friends.👇 Hit subscribe. Share the signal.🎧 Podcast & full archive: beatbroker.substack.com🧠 Host: Chris Berlin | chrisberlin.com

Some guy named Rasmer said Solana hit $290 because of pump.fun — completely ignoring macro momentum, institutional flows, and U.S. policy support. Solana didn’t pump from memes, it pumped from the President.Powell held rates steady but kept the hawkish tone. Bitcoin dipped to $105K from a $109K rejection, alts bled out hard, and market cap dropped $60B. BTC and ETH dominance are both climbing as traders rotate to safety.Justin Sun is merging Tron with a Nasdaq shell company and plans to hold TRX on the balance sheet — aiming to mimic Tesla’s Bitcoin strategy and bring native crypto assets to public markets.Uniswap v4 is gearing up for launch with governance proposals in motion. Custom pool logic and hooks could redefine the DEX game — the biggest protocol upgrade since AMMs went live.

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Bitcoin holds strong above $105K amid Iran’s retaliation — retaining 61.5% market dominance.Ethereum bounces back above $2,500 with growing DeFi activity and investor confidence.HYPE rallies nearly 8% toward its all-time high at $43, reflecting ongoing momentum.Alts follow BTC’s lead — Cardano, Avalanche, XRP, and Polkadot all show strong recovery signals.

Bitcoin and ETH rebound amid geopolitical tensions — BTC fell toward $104,800 but recovered to $105,000, while ETH dipped over 7% before bouncing back toward $2,800, reflecting cautious investor sentiment.BlackRock’s spot ETFs break records — The IBIT fund surpassed $70 billion in AUM in less than 18 months, with over $1 billion in new inflows just this week — ETH ETFs are outperforming their Bitcoin counterparts.Ripple, Solana, and Altcoins under pressure — XRP drops nearly 4% due to profit-taking, and SOL falls nearly 9% amid broad selloffs; meanwhile, enterprise and legislative momentum grow alongside growing worries in the market.HYPE steals the show with a new all-time high — HYPE surges 15.5% above $42, adding a strong contrast to the weakness elsewhere — a clear sign of ongoing speculative activity.

Bitcoin drops after failing to break $110K — even amid strong macro signals.Ethereum pulls back alongside the rest of the market, retaining upward momentum.DOGE, SUI, ADA, LINK, TRX, and AVAX all see selling pressure after strong rallies.Crypto’s total market cap drops by tens of billions — reflecting nervousness and a classic “sell the news” scenario.Trump sticks to his pro-Bitcoin, pro-mining platform as 2024 race heats up.ETH futures’ open interest reaches a multi-month high — fueling liquidation worries.Some tokens (JUP, FET, SEI) drop much sharper — while a few outperform.Macro signals remain constructive (strong employment, growing industry investment), but sellers are currently in control.Analysts view weakness as a healthy correction after a strong rally — a shake-up before the next leg up.The mood is nervous — is this a temporary shake-up or something more sinister?

🔊 RARE BITS BRINGS THE NOISE:Trump and Musk Clash: A behind-closed-doors fight over crypto policy turns personal — Trump backs Bitcoin mining, mocks Musk’s crypto ambitions, and sets the stage for 2024 fireworks.Ethereum Inflows Spike: Institutions are piling into ETH again, with analysts framing it as a “productive asset” narrative flip — bullish signs ahead of ETF approval watch.Solana’s Quiet Upgrade: Firedancer just got a stealth performance boost from devs — a 10x throughput leap could be the chain’s not-so-secret weapon in the scaling wars.Chainlink Comeback: After a sharp dip, LINK rebounds fast as DeFi giants double down and a new DEX integration fuels talk of a looming “Chainlink Supercycle.”

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