Good morning!! Forget any crypto news for a while, because today, I woke up seeing news about MTV shutting down, as the play “Video Killed the Radio Star” music video. It got me thinking, we listened to the radio before TV became available, and then we eventually switched from TV to the internet. So, do Bitcoin and crypto, like Ethereum, all we think about is their price, when in fact they are here to replace traditional currencies. As Thomas Jefferson, the 3rd US president, said: If the American people ...

Group 1: Market Overview - The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a recovery, with Bitcoin (BTC) rebounding to 93k, approaching the 30-day moving average of 94k, likely due to favorable macroeconomic conditions such as the end of the Federal Reserve's quantitative tightening (QT) and increased liquidity [1] - BTC is currently in a key price range of 93-93.8K, with weakening resistance and a potential upward movement in a volatile channel, indicating a significant rebound opportunity [1] - The liquidation map shows demand for liquidation around 96k, while there is also a need for a pullback to 90k and 88k, suggesting that key levels will be tested before any breakout [1] Group 2: Bitcoin Analysis - The recent price movements of BTC indicate a three-phase rebound pattern, with previous rebounds of 12%, 10%, and 16% occurring over 10 days, one week, and 12 days respectively [1] - The current trading environment suggests caution in chasing high prices, as significant resistance exists around 96k [1] Group 3: Ethereum Analysis - Ethereum (ETH) is currently in a 4-hour level main upward wave pattern, with a projected high around the 1.618 Fibonacci level, targeting a price range of 3380-3400 for potential short positions [3] - ETH is facing strong resistance, indicating a need for a pullback, with potential support levels identified between 3120 and 3080 [5] Group 4: Solana Analysis - Solana (SOL) has shown a strong upward movement but is now showing signs of fatigue, with a recent rebound from 123 to 146.85 without a normal pullback [6] - Key resistance levels for SOL are identified at 150.75 and 157, with a potential short opportunity if the price does not pull back significantly from 146.85 [7] Group 5: HYPE and VSN Analysis - HYPE has shown a clear divergence at its peak price, indicating potential for a short position if it aligns with corrections in BTC and ETH [11] - VSN is showing signs of wanting to break out of a long-term descending channel, with recent volume increases suggesting a favorable risk-reward scenario despite existing risks [9]

Market Overview - The crypto markets saw a significant bounce, with Bitcoin (BTC) rising to $115,200 and Ether (ETH) trading at $4,160, driven by anticipation of an interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve [1] - Bitcoin dominance increased to 59.1%, up from a low of 57.1% six weeks ago, indicating a preference for Bitcoin over altcoins [2] Derivatives Positioning - The BVIV, measuring BTC's 30-day implied volatility, dropped to an annualized 44%, signaling reduced market stress [2] - Open interest in futures for most cryptocurrencies, excluding XRP, HYPE, and HBAR, increased, suggesting capital inflows amid the price rally [2] - Despite Bitcoin prices surpassing their October 21 high, total open interest in USDT- and USD-denominated perpetual futures remains below October 21 levels, indicating limited leveraged trader participation [2] Altcoin Performance - The bounce in the crypto market positively affected altcoins, with Zcash (ZEC) and Ethena (ENA) posting double-digit gains [2] - Older tokens like Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Dash (DASH) also saw increases of 8% and 9.5%, respectively, while Ether (ETH) surged back into bullish territory at $4,150 [2] - Newly-released tokens Plasma (XPL) and Aster (ASTER) faced significant declines, with Plasma dropping from an initial high of $1.67 to $0.36 and Aster losing 43% of its value over the past month [2]

Core Points - Vietnam has officially launched a pilot program for cryptocurrency trading, aiming to become a significant digital asset development center in Southeast Asia [1][3] Regulatory Framework - The issuance, trading, and payment of cryptocurrencies will be settled in Vietnamese Dong, applicable for exchange or investment, with tax policies initially following those for securities trading until specific regulations are established [1] - Issuers must be legally established limited liability companies or joint-stock companies in Vietnam, and the issued cryptocurrencies must be backed by physical assets, excluding securities and Vietnamese Dong [1][2] - Cryptocurrencies can only be publicly issued to foreign investors and traded among investors through licensed service providers approved by the Ministry of Finance [1][2] Investor Participation - Domestic investors can hold cryptocurrencies and trade them through licensed service providers, but must trade for at least six months to avoid penalties [2] - Licensed service providers must be Vietnamese enterprises with a registered capital of at least 10 trillion Vietnamese Dong, with specific ownership and operational requirements [2] - Each organization or individual is allowed to invest in only one cryptocurrency service provider [2] Operational Requirements - Applicants must have suitable headquarters and technical systems, with management requiring relevant financial experience [2] - A minimum of 20 certified technical and securities professionals must be employed, and the IT system must pass security certification before operation [2] Market Potential - According to Chainalysis, Vietnam's cryptocurrency market value has surpassed $220 billion, ranking third in the Asia-Pacific region, indicating strong potential for growth in the digital asset sector [3]