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#HYPE
HYPE Technical Analysis and Trading Strategy
Hyperliquid's native token HYPE is currently trading at approximately $63.290, presenting a market dynamic structure that requires close attention from traders. The token has recently experienced significant volatility, retreating about 14% from a local high of roughly $76.90. This pullback brings both opportunities and risks, which traders must carefully evaluate.
On a larger timeframe, HYPE's overall technical structure remains bullish, with a pattern of higher highs and higher lows still intact. The 50-day moving average is around $54.70, well above the 200-day moving average of $37.70, forming a golden cross that indicates strong bullish momentum. This technical pattern suggests that the uptrend remains valid as long as the price stays above key support areas.
Over the next 24 hours, traders should watch the immediate support zone between $64 and $66. If HYPE quickly reclaims the resistance area of $70 to $72, momentum could accelerate toward the recent all-time high of $75.62. However, failure to hold the $64 support may trigger a deeper correction toward the $58 to $60 range. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is currently around 65.4, indicating a neutral state with room for further upside before reaching the overbought zone above 70. Some sources show the RSI level near 77, which suggests caution for short-term entries.
Looking ahead to the next week, market sentiment leans broadly toward a bullish scenario. Analysts predict that if HYPE decisively reclaims the $70 to $72 area, it will open a path to retest the all-time high of $75.62, with extended targets toward $80 and beyond. Many traders forecast new highs, with some predicting a target price of $82.90 within the next 10 days. The cup and handle pattern visible on the 4-hour timeframe supports this bullish continuation thesis.
The bearish scenario, while lower in probability, remains valid. If HYPE fails to hold the support cluster of $64 to $66, the likelihood of a rapid drop to $60 increases, followed by a test of stronger support in the $55 to $58 range. A break below $55 would negate the higher low structure and could open the door to a decline toward $50 or lower. Current rejection below the SuperTrend resistance near $72 suggests caution in the short term if volume remains weak.
Key support levels to monitor include SL1: $60.00, SL2: $56.50, and SL3: $52.00. These levels are critical zones where buy interest should emerge if selling pressure intensifies. On the upside, take-profit targets include TP1: $70.00, TP2: $75.62 (all-time high), and TP3: $80.00, suitable for aggressive traders in a breakout scenario.
Candlestick analysis shows a bullish trend with strong momentum. The MACD indicator gives a buy signal, with the MACD line above the signal line, supporting the continuation of the uptrend. Moving averages across multiple timeframes generate strong buy signals, with 14 buy signals versus zero sell signals on the daily timeframe. The Stochastic RSI reading is around 68.94, indicating bullish momentum without reaching extreme overbought conditions.
Traders planning their next move should consider building a position in batches near the current price, with a stop loss set below $60. Conservative traders may wait for a clear breakout above $70 with volume confirmation before going long. Risk management is crucial in HYPE trading due to its high volatility. Community sentiment on social media platforms remains extremely bullish, with many viewing the current pullback as a healthy consolidation before the next rally.
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#美国VS土耳其 This match is a “mindset showdown” in the final round of Group D at the 2026 World Cup. The host, Team USA, has already secured first place in the group, while Turkey—having lost both matches and failing to score a single goal—is already confirmed to be eliminated. The outcome of this match has no impact on qualification prospects. It is purely a contest of honor and a rotation rehearsal.
🏟️ Basic Information
· Matchup: Turkey vs USA
· Time: 9:00 on June 26 (Thursday), Beijing Time
· Venue: SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, USA (called the “Los Angeles Stadium” during the World Cup)
📊 Both Teams’ Situation and Mindset
· Team USA (already qualified, group first): Two wins for 6 points. The goal is to build momentum for the knockout stage. They will very likely rotate the starting lineup, focusing on assessing the substitutes and ensuring core players don’t pick up yellow cards that would lead to suspension. Head coach Pochettino confirmed that Pulisic may come on as a substitute in the second half.
· Team Turkey (eliminated, 0 points): After losing to Australia 0-2 and to Paraguay 0-1 in their first two matches. Their only objective is to defend their honor and end their goal drought. Coach Montella is expected to field the full starting XI to bid a dignified farewell.
⚔️ Tactical Duel
· Turkey (possession and siege, breaking down a tight defense): They have star players such as Çalhanoğlu and Güler, and are strong in midfield build-up play and high-possession control. In their first two matches, despite having 32 shots against teams that tightened up defensively, they failed to find the net. The key to breaking the deadlock is improving shot conversion.
· USA (solid defending and counterattacks, wing speed): Under Pochettino, their defense is steady (conceding only 1 goal). They rely on the fast wide runs in counterattacks led by Dest and Robinson. After rotation, team cohesion may decrease, but the home crowd atmosphere will provide motivation.
⭐ Key Things to Watch
· Turkey’s goal drought: They have been unable to score for 66 consecutive shots. Facing a USA defense that may be rotated, this is their best chance to end the drought.
· USA’s depth with rotation: In the first two matches, their 6 goals were scored by different players. This tests whether the substitutes can seize the opportunity.
· Historical record: This will be the first-ever World Cup meeting between the two teams. USA have never won three consecutive group-stage matches in a single World Cup, and Turkey have never suffered three consecutive defeats in a single World Cup.
🔮 Match Outcome Preview
On paper, USA have a slight advantage, with the official betting odds for a USA win in Jc.com at 1.9. But considering USA’s rotation and Turkey’s sense of honor, the match still has some uncertainty.
It’s more like a half-time run-through of “Turkey attacks, USA defends.” The prediction is a narrow USA win or a draw, but Turkey have a great chance to score their first goal of this World Cup.

#现货黄金跌破4000美元 On June 24, 2026, spot gold fell below the $4,000/oz integer mark during trading, hitting a low of $3,958/oz. This marks the first time since November 2025 that gold prices have returned to the "3,000" range.
Compared to the historical peak of $5,598/oz at the end of January, gold prices have retreated approximately 30%, exceeding the 20% threshold for a technical bear market. During the same period, spot silver has halved from its January high, at one point dropping over 8%.
🔍 Core Driver: Narrative Reversal from "Rate Cut Trading" to "Rate Hike Trading"
This represents the fundamental collapse of the underlying logic behind gold's three-year bull market.
The core driver of gold's surge in 2025 was market bets that the Federal Reserve would significantly cut rates in 2026. However, the June FOMC dot plot showed that 9 out of 19 members supported at least one rate hike within 2026. The market quickly repriced: the probability of a September rate hike surged to 70%, while the probability of a July hike rose from 9% a week ago to 35%.
Treasury yields rose sharply—the 10-year yield stood above 4.50%, up about 0.7 percentage points from the February low of 3.97%. As a non-yielding asset, the opportunity cost of holding gold has risen sharply. ING analysts clearly stated: "The main driver behind the recent drop in gold has been the significant repricing of interest rate expectations."
💵 Dollar and Geopolitics: A Perfect Storm with Dual "Assists"
The dollar index simultaneously surged to 101.8, a 13-month high. Gold, priced in dollars, became more expensive for non-USD buyers, with physical buying shrinking in tandem.
On the geopolitical front, the core safe-haven narrative that previously supported gold prices is also fading. The US and Iran reached an understanding on the Strait of Hormuz, with the US granting a 60-day sanctions exemption, causing oil prices to fall. The gold buying driven by geopolitical risks has collectively exited.
These triple pressures created a resonance effect: rate hike expectations → stronger dollar → geopolitical cooling, all interlinked.
📉 Capital Stampede: From "Most Crowded Trade" to "Stampede-like Exodus"
Gold was one of the most crowded long trades globally in early 2026. When the narrative reversed, a stampede followed:
· Epic ETF Net Outflows: Global gold ETFs saw net redemptions for five consecutive weeks. In the first 20 days of June, just 20 domestic gold ETFs recorded net outflows exceeding 12.1 billion yuan. Global net outflows in May were about $2 billion, with average daily trading volume down 26%.
· Institutional Consensus Turns Bearish: Goldman Sachs slashed its year-end target from $5,400 to $4,900; JPMorgan cut its full-year average forecast from $5,708 to $5,243; Deutsche Bank lowered its Q3 target by over 20% to $4,300; Bank of America stated that the $6,000 target is "basically unattainable."
· Programmatic Stop-Losses Amplify Declines: Concentration of COMEX long position unwinding triggered programmatic stop-losses, forming a downward spiral. Industry insiders described: "Once $4,000 is breached, trend capital's first reaction is not to re-establish long-term logic, but to reduce positions and wait for confirmation."
🏦 Market Outlook: The Sole "Support" and Unknown "Variables"
Currently, the only support for the gold market comes from central bank purchases. 89% of central bank reserve managers predict that global gold reserves will continue to grow over the next 12 months, with 45% planning to actively increase holdings—a record high. Structural factors such as high US debt and the "de-dollarization" trend have not disappeared.
However, in the short term, the US May core PCE price index, to be released tonight (June 25), is the market focus. If the data exceeds expectations, it will strengthen rate hike expectations, potentially pushing gold down to $3,800 or even lower; if the data cools, it may provide a temporary breather.
Technically, gold is currently seeking support around $3,959. If it effectively breaks below this level, the next support is around $3,796; above, $4,057 is the first resistance, and $4,220 is the bull-bear demarcation line.
Gold's drop below $4,000 is essentially a 180-degree reversal of the macro narrative from "rate cuts" to "rate hikes," combined with the triple impact of a surging dollar, fading geopolitical risks, and capital stampede. This marks the end of a three-year bull market phase, but not necessarily the end of gold's long-term value—central bank structural buying remains, but in the short term, bears firmly hold pricing power.

#Ripple稳定币RLUSD获批登陆日本 On June 24, 2026, Ripple and Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings jointly announced that its USD stablecoin RLUSD has officially received approval from the Japanese Financial Services Agency (JFSA) and has been launched in Japan. This is not merely a regional expansion but a regulatory breakthrough with multiple far-reaching implications.
📜 Regulatory Breakthrough: Global Demonstration Effect of JFSA's "Type 4"
The core of this approval lies in RLUSD being classified as a "Type 4 Electronic Payment Instrument" under Japan's Payment Services Act. This is a new regulatory category established by Japan for foreign stablecoins, and RLUSD is the first USD stablecoin to obtain this qualification.
Japan is known for its strict regulatory environment, and the JFSA's "stamp of approval" validates the high standards of RLUSD in terms of reserve security and issuer qualifications. At a time when global stablecoin regulation is still being explored, this provides a highly valuable compliance template for the industry.
🤝 Strategic Significance: The Fruit of a Decade-Long Partnership Between Ripple and SBI
This approval is a significant milestone since the two parties began their collaboration in 2016. By deeply partnering with the local giant SBI, Ripple has opened the door to Japan, one of the world's most mature financial markets, for RLUSD, proving that the expansion path of "finding the right partner and navigating regulation" is viable.
⚔ Market Impact: Reshaping Japan's Stablecoin Competitive Landscape
- Filling the USD Stablecoin Void: RLUSD provides Japanese users with a regulated USD-pegged instrument, meeting actual needs such as cross-border payments and foreign exchange hedging.
- Promoting a Dual-Track Structure: Alongside the JPY stablecoin JPYSC, which launched on the same day, and the joint stablecoin project being developed by the three major banks, it is driving the formation of a "JPY + USD" dual-track stablecoin structure in Japan.
- Market Cap Growth: Since its launch at the end of 2024, RLUSD's market cap has reached approximately $1.7 billion, and the Japanese market is expected to further boost this scale.
⚠ Challenges and Limitations: Realistic Constraints Beneath the Halo
Despite its significance, RLUSD faces notable limitations in its development in Japan:
- Single Transaction Cap: The cap for a single transaction of RLUSD is 1 million yen (approximately $6,200). This restricts its use cases to the retail sector and prevents its use in large-scale settlements.
- Local Competitive Disadvantage: In contrast, the JPY stablecoin JPYSC, which launched on the same day, has no transaction cap. The joint project of the three major domestic banks also targets the institutional market, and RLUSD faces a trust gap in institutional adoption.
- Single-Chain Issuance and Yen Depreciation: RLUSD is issued only on Ethereum, weakening its interoperability as a cross-chain infrastructure. Moreover, the transaction cap prevents it from being an effective tool for institutions to hedge against yen depreciation (approaching the 1:161 level).
Conclusion: A Compliance Breakthrough, But Demand Is Another Story
The approval of RLUSD to launch in Japan is essentially a breakthrough for a compliant stablecoin in a strictly regulated market. Its greatest significance lies in proving a viable compliance path.
However, "approval" and "demand" are two different things. Structural limitations such as the transaction cap mean that in the short term, it is more like a "compliant retail-level tool" in the Japanese market rather than a true "institutional-grade infrastructure." Whether RLUSD can establish a foothold in Japan depends on subsequent scenario expansion and actual user adoption.

#BTC下探60000美元关键关口 On June 25, 2026, Bitcoin (BTC) prices fell below the psychologically crucial $60k mark, hitting a low of $59,023, the lowest since October 2024. This marks the third time Bitcoin has lost the $60k integer level in 2026. The total market cap of the crypto market has simultaneously dropped to around $2 trillion.
This downturn is the result of a triple collapse in macroeconomic conditions, capital flows, and market confidence:
🔍 Macro "Valuation Kill": Rate Hike Expectations Reverse, Non-Yielding Assets Under Pressure
This is the core driving force. The Fed's June dot plot took a sharp turn, with nearly half of FOMC members predicting rate hikes in 2026, completely diverging from the market's previously anticipated rate cuts. Chairman Warsh reiterated "no rush to cut rates," and the market quickly priced in a 89% probability of two 25-basis-point rate hikes in September and December. The US dollar index rose above 101.8 to a 12-month high, while the 10-year Treasury yield remained above 4.50%. As a non-yielding asset, the opportunity cost of holding Bitcoin has surged dramatically, and instead of displaying the safe-haven properties of "digital gold," it has correlated closely with risk assets like the Nasdaq in this decline.
💸 Capital "Great Withdrawal": ETFs See Record Outflows, Institutions Vote with Their Feet
Systematic bleeding in capital flow. US spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced their longest-ever net outflow period, with net outflows for 6-7 consecutive weeks. Net redemptions within 30 days reached a record $6.35 billion. Total assets under management have dropped from about $113 billion at the start of the year to approximately $77.5 billion. The Coinbase premium index has remained negative, indicating extremely weak buying interest from US investors.
🏦 Confidence "Shattered": Biggest Buyer Questioned, Retail Investors Flee
The biggest narrative shift comes from Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy). As the largest corporate buyer (holding around 847k BTC), it recently purchased only 520 BTC, its smallest weekly purchase in 18 months. Its stock price fell to its lowest point since February 2024. The market is beginning to question whether its "issue bonds to buy Bitcoin" flywheel model is sustainable. Meanwhile, a large number of retail investors who bought in at high prices are in loss positions, with extremely low willingness to add positions, turning their attention to AI concept stocks.
⚙ Leverage "Cascading Liquidations": Clearing Wave Accelerates Downward Spiral
High leverage in the derivatives market acted as an "amplifier" for the decline. After approximately $850 million in long crypto positions were forcibly liquidated, nearly 180k people in the crypto space were liquidated in the last 24 hours, amounting to $984 million. Once prices broke through $60k, sustained long liquidation occurred near $59k, with passive sell orders accelerating the decline. Additionally, the quarterly expiration of approximately $10 billion in Bitcoin options on Friday amplified market volatility.
📉 Technicals: Bears Dominate, Key Support Broken
Technically, the daily moving average system is all arranged in a bearish pattern. The $60k level has shifted from strong support to strong resistance. Key levels: The $61,400-$61,800 area is short-term strong resistance above. Below, if $60k is confirmed lost, $57,000 is the next on-chain dense liquidation zone, and in extreme cases, it could even test the $50,000-$55,000 range.
⏳ Short-Term Focus: PCE Data Could Be the "Deciding Factor"
Market attention is highly concentrated on tonight (June 25) when the US core PCE price index for May is released. If the data exceeds expectations, it will strengthen rate hike expectations, potentially pushing BTC down to $57,000-$55,000. If the data cools, it could offer an oversold rebound opportunity.
This decline is a concentrated release of four negative factors: macro liquidity tightening, institutional capital exit, core narrative weakening, and high-leverage liquidation. The $60,000 level, a key support over the past two years, is now precarious. The market is in a "no-buyer market," and tonight's PCE data will determine whether it is the final straw that breaks the camel's back or a lifeline for the bulls.

#以太坊基金会重组降本 On June 23, 2026, the Ethereum Foundation (EF) announced its largest restructuring in history. This is not a simple cost reduction, but a profound transformation involving strategic positioning, organizational structure, and financial models.
📉 The hard data of "cost reduction"
From financial and personnel perspectives, the "cost reduction" is very straightforward:
· Budget cut by 40%: Annual expenses decrease from about 15% of funds to approximately 5% after 2030.
· 20% layoffs: 54 positions eliminated, accompanied by the departure of 9 executives, including Co-Executive Director Wang Xiaowei.
· Project contraction: Closure of the "Privacy and Expansion Exploration" department, downsizing of the Devcon conference, and reduced funding for external projects.
🎯 More than just saving money: a strategic turnaround
The core of this restructuring is a fundamental shift in EF's role: from "main ecosystem builder" to "lightweight protocol governance and maintenance."
· Say goodbye to "all-in-one": EF no longer attempts to handle everything from research and development to promotion, instead delegating execution functions to other organizations within the ecosystem. Its new mission focuses on the CROPS principles (Crypto Punks, Resilience, Open Source, Permissionless, Security).
· Focus on core protocols: efforts are concentrated on "what only EF can do, what must be done," with the core goal of ensuring the security and decentralization of the Ethereum protocol.
🏗️ New architecture: five major clusters unveiled
To achieve focus, EF reorganized into five core business clusters:
· Protocol Layer: 57 people. Responsible for core protocol development, advancing long-term research such as post-quantum security and zkEVM.
· Access Layer: 34 people. Ensures users can freely read on-chain data and conduct transactions without relying on intermediaries.
· User Layer: 5 people. Feedback real user needs to the protocol and access layer.
· Community Layer: 25 people. Responsible for EF’s internal and external image and community communication.
· Institutional Layer: 12 people. Handles engagement with financial institutions, enterprises, and governments.
🚀 One retreat, one advance: the birth of Ethlabs
Almost simultaneously with EF’s "retreat," an independent non-profit research organization called Ethlabs was established.
· Impressive background: Founded by five former EF senior researchers, supported by heavyweight backers like BitMine and Joe Lubin.
· Clear division of labor: Ethlabs focuses on more "grounded" industrial applications, such as large-scale on-chain integration for institutions, cross-chain transactions, and mainnet expansion, filling the ecological niche left by EF’s retreat.
· Deliberate distance: Vitalik Buterin is not listed among Ethlabs’ supporters, which is interpreted as him intentionally avoiding personal endorsement that could interfere with the new organization’s path.
💎 Summary: a "stress test" of long-termism
This restructuring can be seen as Ethereum’s proactive "stress test" after experiencing a market winter and intensified competition.
Vitalik proposed a new development philosophy called "Soft Lean and Done," emphasizing security fixes rather than constantly adding new features. This marks Ethereum’s transition from an ever-expanding "startup" to a more conservative, mature "protocol maintainer."
In the short term, large-scale layoffs and executive departures are significant shocks; in the long term, EF aims to explore a new path for decentralized governance through "strategic contraction" and nurturing new forces like Ethlabs.
Of course, this transformation also carries risks. The loss of core talent, the costs of integrating the new architecture, and adjustments to the "multi-client" strategy could cause short-term pains. Ethereum is at a critical crossroads, and the success or failure of this restructuring will profoundly influence its trajectory over the next decade.

#芝加哥期权交易所推预测平台 The Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) officially launched a new prediction market platform called “Cboe Predicts” on June 23, 2026, marking the formal entry of traditional financial exchanges into the prediction market space previously dominated by cryptocurrencies and startups.
📝 Platform Core: Binary Options Based on the S&P 500
The initial products of Cboe Predicts are binary options contracts based on the mini S&P 500 index (XSP). This is a yes/no derivative product with the following core mechanism:
· Contract Codes: The first contracts are XSPBW and XSPBX.
· Trading Mechanism: Users simply predict whether the “XSP index closing price will reach or exceed a certain specified level” with a “yes” or “no”.
· Payout Structure: If the prediction is correct, each contract yields a fixed return of $100; if wrong, the return is $0. The maximum profit and loss are clear at the time of purchase.
· Lower Barrier: Contract size is only one-tenth of standard SPX options, making it more accessible to retail investors.
🏛️ “Mainstream Entry”: Regulatory and Clearing Advantages
This is the fundamental difference between Cboe Predicts and other platforms:
· Incorporation of Traditional Regulation: Cboe Predicts contracts are classified as “securities options,” following the same regulatory framework as listed options in the U.S.
· Central Clearing: Cleared by the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC), providing institutional-level risk management.
· Filling the Gray Area: Previously, binary options were mostly traded OTC with ambiguous regulation. Cboe’s entry aims to bring these products into a compliant, transparent mainstream framework.
📈 Going with the Trend: Seizing the 0DTE and Prediction Market Boom
This move is Cboe’s response to two major trends:
· Continuing the Success of 0DTE: Cboe hopes to replicate the huge success of “Zero Days to Expiration” (0DTE) options, catering to investors’ demand for short-term, outcome-oriented trading.
· Capturing the Prediction Market Growth: Prediction markets are booming, with monthly trading volumes soaring from less than $5 billion in September last year to about $24 billion in April this year, driven by platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket.
⚔️ Competitive Landscape: Core Differences from Kalshi and Polymarket
Cboe Predicts differs fundamentally from existing platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket in its model:
· Cboe Predicts: Based on traditional financial infrastructure, regulated by the SEC, cleared by OCC, offering institutional-level liquidity and transparency.
· Kalshi / Polymarket: Mostly non-traditional exchanges with different compliance and clearing frameworks. Often based on cryptocurrencies or specific contracts, with a less clear regulatory environment.
🔭 Future Blueprint: From “Yes/No” to “Vertical Spreads”
Cboe has clear expansion plans:
· Expanding Broker Access: Currently available on Interactive Brokers, with plans to launch on Charles Schwab within the next few months.
· Launching Advanced Strategies: Planning to support vertical spread trading on the XSP index through a patent-pending “Quote Spread Book (QSB)” framework, helping users transition from simple binary options to more complex strategies.
· Enhancing Investor Education: Simultaneously launching a prediction market resource center and courses from the Options Industry Council with over 40 years of history, guiding users to participate rationally.
In summary, the launch of Cboe Predicts is a significant milestone in mainstreaming prediction markets. With regulatory compliance, central clearing, and institutional credibility, it offers a safer, more transparent option for the market.
Of course, as a new product, its market liquidity, investor acceptance, and whether it can successfully expand to other prediction events in the future remain to be seen.