Luc Jose A.

The new real estate market has entered an unprecedented slowdown spiral. While access to homeownership remains a priority for many households, the production of new housing is at its lowest level in over 50 years. In 2024, only 59,000 new homes were put up for sale, a decrease of 50% compared to 2022. Thus, this crisis, much deeper than a simple cyclical slowdown, is the result of a combination of structural and economic factors. Rising construction costs, increasingly difficult financing, and the withdrawal of institutional investors are all elements that hinder a rapid recovery.

The foreign policy of the United States could undergo a major shift. As diplomatic tensions between Washington and Moscow have intensified in recent years, Donald Trump appears ready to rewrite the rules of the game. The American president, a favorite in the race for the White House, is considering an economic rapprochement with Vladimir Putin's Russia, aiming to break with the sanctions strategy imposed under Joe Biden. Is this a maneuver intended to undermine the BRICS alliance?

Bitcoin wobbles below a critical threshold, and the pressure is intensifying. While the cryptocurrency had exceeded the $90,000 mark a few weeks ago, it now finds itself below $85,000, prompting analysts to consider a more pessimistic scenario. Between massive ETF sell-offs, cascading liquidations, and macroeconomic uncertainties, volatility is resurfacing, reigniting fears of a collapse to $81,000. Is the market on the verge of a harsh reversal, or is this just a temporary correction?

The next bull cycle will be unlike any other. Indeed, the era when all cryptocurrencies surged seems to be over. Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, sounds the alarm: in the year 2025, the majority of altcoins could disappear. Only those capable of proving their economic viability and capturing the attention of institutional investors might survive. This prediction comes as 24% of the 200 largest cryptos have reached their lowest levels of the year. Is the market sorting through solid projects and the others? The prospects for crypto ETFs, the fundamentals of altcoins, and investment trends now seem to be the true arbiters of survival in this ultra-competitive sector.

Elon Musk's journey has always been marked by meteoric rises and brutal shocks. However, rarely has a week been as financially challenging for the head of Tesla and SpaceX. In just a few days, his fortune evaporated by $41 billion, a drop that raises questions about the strength of his companies as well as his controversial management. While Musk retains his status as the world's richest man, this unprecedented loss is symptomatic of the growing difficulties faced by Tesla, whose transition strategy towards artificial intelligence worries investors. Additionally, there are political tensions and criticisms of his omnipresence in various fields, which makes the situation even more complex. Amid colossal financial losses and a crisis of confidence, Musk finds himself under the spotlight for reasons very different from those that brought him success.

As Bitcoin continues to capture the attention of markets, the latest data shows a stark contrast between network activity and its net capital. Daily transfer volume has fallen by 76%, while realized capitalization has surged by $160 billion in three months. A dynamic that raises questions: are we witnessing a critical slowdown or a strategic consolidation before a new bullish momentum? Since its last peak beyond $100,000, Bitcoin has struggled to maintain its momentum. The pressure is intensifying, and some analysts anticipate a possible drop below $90,000. However, despite a significant decline in activity, the influx of fresh capital and the resilience of long-term investors present an interesting counterpoint.

Cryptos are experiencing a new episode of brutal volatility, shaking a market already weakened by macroeconomic uncertainties. Solana is collapsing by 14%, XRP and Dogecoin are down more than 8%, while Bitcoin has dipped below $91,000. This movement, amplified by massive liquidations, raises questions about the resilience of these assets in the face of global economic pressures. Thus, the question now is whether this drop indicates a simple correction or the beginnings of a trend reversal.

The world of crypto is an arena where every major incident reshapes market dynamics. Indeed, the colossal hack of $1.4 billion suffered by Bybit, one of the largest centralized exchanges, raises an important question: Can Ether still surpass $3,000 despite this shock? This hacking, the largest in the history of crypto, comes at a time when the Ethereum market wavers between hope and uncertainty. Bybit reacted by buying back over 106,000 ETH to compensate for its losses. Such a situation has created buying pressure that could reverse the asset’s bearish trend. However, will this massive buyback be enough to turn the tide, or does the threat of massive liquidations risk annihilating this rebound?

Bitcoin is evolving in an almost critical equilibrium zone. Usually subject to marked fluctuations, the asset has recorded historically low implied volatility in recent days, a situation that is as intriguing as it is worrying for analysts. As the markets await a strong signal, a well-known figure in the sector, Michael Saylor, suggests a new massive buying movement for his company Strategy. Is the Bitcoin market on the brink of an explosive move? As open interest in BTC futures declines and volatility reaches historical lows, some indicators suggest that a period of high activity could follow.

Amid revolutionary announcements, technological evolutions, and regulatory turbulence, the crypto ecosystem continues to prove that it is both a territory of limitless innovations and a battlefield of regulatory and economic conflicts. Here is a summary of the most significant news from the past week surrounding Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance, Solana, and Ripple.

Altcoins are gaining ground again, but this time, the scenario seems different. Historically, each altseason was triggered by a rotation of capital from Bitcoin to alternative cryptos, leading to a widespread market rally. However, according to Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, this cycle may be mutating. He claims that the current dynamics are not based on a flight from Bitcoin's dominance, but rather on liquidity flows from stablecoins. An unprecedented situation that could redefine the trajectory of the crypto market.

The rise of cryptocurrencies goes beyond speculation and investment. Indeed, the actual use of these assets as a means of payment has reached an unprecedented level, transforming the perception of the sector. Binance Pay, the payment tool of the giant Binance, has just recorded $72.4 billion in transactions in 2024, a figure that reflects increasing adoption. This surge can be attributed in particular to the important role of stablecoins and a diversification of uses, in a context where traditional players struggle to keep pace. While crypto payments were still marginal a few years ago, Binance Pay is now establishing itself as a key player in this revolution.

The crypto market is often unpredictable, but this time, some investors are looking not at technical charts, but at the sky. Indeed, on February 28, a rare alignment of seven planets (Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, Uranus, Mercury, and Neptune) is drawing the attention of astrologers and the crypto community. According to several experts in financial astrology, this cosmic configuration could signify strong turbulence for Bitcoin and the entire market. Between skepticism and mystical beliefs, the idea that the stars could dictate price movements is divisive, but one thing is certain: the climate of uncertainty is settling in.