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This is the Hodl Report, where you can join us and celebrate that Jerome Powell finally switched sides, slashed rates, and basically admitted he’s long hopium too! 🥳🍾

This week, we’re covering:

• Rate cuts arrived - Now what? ✂️

• Altseason check-in: Which bags will pump 📈

• Big news you should actually know 📰

• Memes to brighten your day 😂 

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Now… rate cuts are here, so what’s next? 👇

Rate cuts landed right on cue…

And markets loved it.

No dump, no panic.

Instead, we got the start of what looks like a slow, sustainable rally. 📈

What’s next?

Two more cuts are still on the table for this year, and as long as the Fed stays on script, the market should keep grinding up.

Sure, we’ll get the occasional Trump-induced “WTF moment” (a dip-creating buying opportunity), but barring those, the setup looks clean for Q4.

Speaking of WTF moments… did you see this week Eric Trump saying his dad is the only president who didn’t profit from the job.

😂 Yeah, okay buddy.

Back to the reality we’re all living… here’s why the stars are aligning:

• More rate cuts coming = more liquidity

• More liquidity = rocket fuel

And treasury companies keep hoovering up coins daily adding to demand.

Did you see this week that the SEC just fast-tracked ETF approvals, meaning fresh crypto TradFi products will hit the market faster than ever.

Regarding the fabled altseason… how’s that coming along?

At the moment, altcoins are the most oversold they’ve ever been (and we’re not even in a bear market).

Translation: when the reversal hits, alts are going to rip.

But heads up…

This altseason won’t look like the last ones. Back in 2017 there were hundreds of coins. In 2021, a few thousand.

Now?

Over 100 million (thanks memecoins and pump.fun 🙄).

Translation: not every bag is going to pump just for existing. Picking winners matters more than ever.

So while we gear up for the next leg, remember the basics: don’t chase pumps, buy fear not greed, take profits, and for the love of Satoshi - don’t round trip your bags.

Patience is the game.

Or as the great oracle Scottie Pippen puts it: slow and steady wins championships. 🏀

1. Google AI Payment Protocol to Integrate Stablecoins: Google is working on an AI-powered payments protocol with stablecoin integration, teaming up with Coinbase, Salesforce, and the Ethereum Foundation. The project aims to streamline global payments with AI-driven compliance and efficiency.

2. Trump’s Personal Bitcoin Holdings Revealed: New disclosures suggest Donald Trump personally holds Bitcoin, sparking debate about conflicts of interest and his administration’s crypto-friendly stance. The news fueled speculation of political-crypto alignment.

3. Sui Launches $50M Token Buyback to Support Price: Sui has received approval for a $50 million token buyback program, designed to stabilize prices and fuel a potential rally. Analysts say this move could drive confidence in the ecosystem.

4. Eric Trump Defends UAE-Binance Deal: Eric Trump defended the UAE’s deal with Binance, while insisting his father is “the first president not to profit from the presidency.” The comments come as the Trump family tightens ties with global crypto players.

5. PayPal Makes It Easier to Send Crypto: PayPal is rolling out updates to simplify crypto transfers, allowing smoother sending of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other tokens. The move builds on PayPal’s broader digital asset expansion.

6. Bitcoin Hashrate Hits 1 Zetahash, a Historic Milestone: Bitcoin’s hashrate has surpassed 1 zetahash per second, marking a first in network history. The milestone highlights unprecedented security and miner investment in the blockchain.

7. WLFi Governance Vote Proposes $1 Stablecoin Airdrop: World Liberty Financial is holding a governance vote on a proposal to airdrop a $1 stablecoin to WLFi holders. The plan aims to increase engagement and adoption among its community.

8. Sam Bankman-Fried Appeals Conviction: Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal team has filed an appeal, arguing that jury instructions and witness exclusions were unfair. The move kicks off a lengthy court battle over his fraud conviction.

9. CZ’s Return Sparks BNB Rally: Binance’s founder CZ resurfaced publicly, triggering a sharp rally in BNB’s price. Traders see his return as a sign of renewed confidence in Binance’s long-term stability.

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