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 2/20/2026 – In this series of posts, we’ll take a look at recent research in psychology and how that research might be relevant to our trading performance.  The idea is that all work on performance should be based upon objective evidence, not just practical “coaching” advice.  It turns out that recent research finds an amazing correlation between our physical fitness/conditioning and our psychology/performance.A significant portion of the population is quite lacking in fitness.  According to research from the Centers for Disease Control, 25% of the population reports no deliberate physical exercise in the past month and fewer than 25% of…

Opeyemi is a proficient writer and enthusiast in the exciting and unique cryptocurrency realm. While the digital asset industry was not his first choice, he has remained absolutely drawn since making a foray into the space over two years. Now, Opeyemi takes pride in creating unique pieces unraveling the complexities of blockchain technology and sharing insights on the latest trends in the world of cryptocurrencies. Opeyemi savors his attraction to the crypto market, which explains why he spends the better parts of his day looking through different price charts. “Looking” is a rather simple way to describe analyzing and interpreting…

XRP has held strong near $1.40 despite mixed market signals. Key resistance levels to watch are $1.50, $1.54, and $1.91. Arizona has proposed to include XRP in a state-managed crypto reserve fund. XRP cryptocurrency has held steady above $1.40, showing resilience despite a broadly cautious market. Recent developments in US policy have added a fresh layer of optimism for XRP enthusiasts. Arizona advances bill to include XRP in state reserve Arizona lawmakers are moving forward with legislation that could formally include XRP in a state-managed digital assets fund. The proposal seeks to create a strategic reserve for digital currencies obtained…

Bitcoin is on course to print its fifth consecutive weekly loss, which would mark the first such streak since March to May 2022, when bitcoin went down for nine consecutive weeks.As of Thursday Asia time, the largest cryptocurrency by market cap is already down roughly 3% on the week, below $67,000, according to CoinDesk market data, and leaving it vulnerable to another weekly red close. Macro pressures are adding to the technical weakness. According to the Wall Street Journal, the U.S. has amassed its largest concentration of air power in the Middle East since the 2003 Iraq invasion. While Washington…

The selloff continues as tensions in the Middle East rise and the Department of Homeland Security remains partially shut down.Crypto markets slipped further on Wednesday, Feb. 18, as political and macroeconomic uncertainty continued to weigh on sentiment.Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $66,344, down 2.5% over the past 24 hours, while Ethereum (ETH) is at $1,953, down 2.3%. Separately, Founders Fund, a venture firm tied to billionaire Peter Thiel, disclosed it had exited its entire 7.5% stake in Ethereum treasury company ETHZilla Corp. last year, according to a recent SEC filing.Other large-cap tokens were also lower, with BNB down 2% near…

Bitcoin is finding space to bounce, but not yet the fuel to run.The macro backdrop has improved just enough to give bulls something to work with. Cooling headline inflation has strengthened expectations for three rate cuts this year, reviving the familiar playbook in which easier monetary policy supports risk assets. And it could signal the possibility of liquidity slowly returning after months of tight financial conditions for crypto markets.But caution against reading too much into that shift. The Federal Reserve is unlikely to embark on an aggressive easing cycle. Instead, it appears set for a measured approach that rebuilds liquidity…

The US CLARITY Act, a highly anticipated bill aimed at providing greater clarity for the US crypto industry, could make it through Congress in just over a month, according to crypto-friendly US Senator Bernie Moreno.“Hopefully by April,” Moreno told CNBC during an interview at US President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property in Florida on Wednesday.Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong joined Moreno for the interview, explaining that they were with representatives from the crypto, banking and US Congress at the World Liberty Financial (WLF) crypto forum to reach a solution on market structure.“A path forward” is in sight, says Moreno“One of the big…

The Federal Reserve’s January meeting minutes revealed a surprisingly hawkish committee. Several officials openly discussed rate hikes. That sets the stage for a dramatic policy clash when Kevin Warsh takes over as chair this summer.The Fed’s hawkish stance now threatens to box in Warsh before he even starts, raising the stakes for both monetary policy and crypto markets.Sponsored SponsoredA Committee Tilting Hawkish — Right Before a Leadership ChangeThe FOMC voted 10-2 on Jan. 28 to hold rates at 3.5%-3.75%. Governors Christopher Waller and Stephen Miran dissented. Both preferred a quarter-point cut, citing labor market risks.But the broader committee leaned the…

WLFI, the token tied to Trump-affiliated World Liberty Financial, rose roughly 10% after a $3.5 trillion asset servicer said it would test the firm’s USD1 stablecoin as a settlement rail for tokenized funds.WLFI’s uptick during the Asia morning hours was higher than bitcoin or ether, which were both down 0.5%, according to CoinDesk market data.The rally comes as speakers at the World Liberty Financial forum at Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday pitched stablecoins as central to U.S. financial leadership.“The reality is the entire financial system is going to look very different in the next five years than it has looked in the…

PGI’s CEO spent millions on luxury cars, homes, hotels, designer clothing, jewelry, and watches using investor funds. The US Department of Justice announced that Ramil Ventura Palafox, the CEO of Praetorian Group International (PGI), was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Prosecutors stated that Palafox operated a $200 million Bitcoin-based Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 90,000 investors across the world. Bitcoin Fraud Case According to court documents, Palafox, the 61-year-old dual citizen of the United States and the Philippines, owned and controlled PGI and served as its chairman, chief executive officer, and chief promoter. Prosecutors said Palafox falsely claimed…