BOMBSHELL: I Just Discovered What’s REALLY Going On with Crypto (THIS WAS PLANNED)

Market Overview & Crypto Crash Analysis - Crypto market experienced a significant liquidation event, estimated at least $19 billion, possibly four times larger, marking the largest since 2021 [1][2] - The crash was triggered by cascading liquidations due to high leverage in perpetual trading, with collateral values dropping and initiating a cascade effect [2][9] - Initial market downturn was linked to a potential misunderstanding regarding tariffs between the USA and China, causing a $25 trillion loss in the S&P 500 market cap [4][7] - Crypto market added $500 billion following clarification on China-Trump statements, suggesting a market correction based on macro events rather than fundamental changes [4][8] Exchange Dynamics & Stablecoin De-pegging - A stablecoin, USDE (Athena's stable coin), experienced a de-pegging incident primarily on Binance, affecting altcoins with liquidity pairs and impacting the broader market [10][11] - Binance covered $283 million in user losses after the token de-pegged, but the de-pegging event rippled to other exchanges [12][13] - The de-pegging on Binance was potentially exacerbated by unstable APIs and oracle issues, hindering liquidity provision during the liquidation event [14][15] - Allegations arose suggesting Binance may have orchestrated the de-pegging to target competitor Hyperliquid, though this remains unproven [12][16][19] Institutional Involvement & Future Outlook - Despite market volatility, fundamentals remain strong, with JP Morgan confirming plans to allow clients to trade Bitcoin and crypto next year [21][22] - Custody of crypto assets is a key topic, with firms exploring custody solutions to accommodate new users and capital pools [22][25]