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Analyst: The continuous decline in Binance Alpha trading volume over the past few days may be the reason for tonight's KOGE and ZKJ "dump."

ChainCatcher message, on-chain analyst Ai Yi posted on platform X for further analysis of tonight's KOGE and ZKJ flash crash event:Why was KOGE smashed first before ZKJ?The most important reason may be that ZKJ has a contract, allowing them to short on the exchange and simultaneously crash the price on-chain; secondly, from a liquidity perspective, ZKJ has better liquidity, which requires more funds to execute the crash.Why did the crash start at 8:30, while the performance of the two tokens on the K-line was delayed?Both ZKJ and KOGE are known for their good liquidity and stable prices, so the LP range is extremely narrow. After a large amount of selling breaks through this range without enough funds to absorb the sell orders, a flash crash is inevitable. When LPs see the price drop, panic selling occurs, creating a vicious cycle that further drives down the price; as for those LPs who haven't run yet? They are stuck holding ZKJ and KOGE.Why choose to crash tonight?Ai Yi speculates that the continuous decline in Alpha trading volume over the past few days may be the trigger. The exit of large LPs is also a "run fast" game, especially since there are fewer believers among the holders of ZKJ and KOGE; everyone is in it for the interest, so the collapse of the tower only requires the breaking of one supporting pillar.

Analysis: BTC has decoupled abnormally from US Treasury yields, marking a structural shift in its role within the macroeconomy

ChainCatcher news, Cryptoquant analyst Darkfost released a market analysis stating that macroeconomics has become the dominant narrative in today's cryptocurrency market. As a result, key indicators such as the US Dollar Index (DXY) and US Treasury yields are now closely monitored by investors, reflecting the overall state of institutional sentiment and global liquidity. When DXY and bond yields rise simultaneously, capital tends to flow out of risk assets. In such an environment, Bitcoin typically experiences pullbacks. Historically, bear markets in cryptocurrencies have often coincided with strong upward trends in yields and DXY.Conversely, when DXY and yields lose momentum, investors' risk appetite shifts towards risk assets. These periods are often associated with monetary easing or market expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, thereby driving bullish sentiment in the crypto market. Notably in the current cycle, there is an unusual decoupling between Bitcoin and bond yields. Despite yields reaching one of the highest levels in Bitcoin's history, Bitcoin continues to maintain an upward trend, especially accelerating when DXY declines. This anomaly suggests a structural shift in Bitcoin's role within the macroeconomic landscape, as it is increasingly viewed as a store of value. This new narrative may be redefining how Bitcoin responds to traditional macroeconomic forces.

Singapore police join forces with crypto platforms to combat money laundering activities, 49 individuals suspected of lending crypto accounts and Singaporean identities

ChainCatcher news, according to the Straits Times, the Singapore Police Force reported that its Anti-Scam Command collaborated with the cryptocurrency platform StraitsX to conduct a joint enforcement operation from May 13 to 30, targeting money laundering activities using cryptocurrency. During the operation, over 200,000 Singapore dollars in cash were seized, and 35 men and 14 women are assisting with investigations, aged between 18 and 58.Preliminary investigations indicate that these individuals are suspected of allowing others to use their cryptocurrency accounts or Singpass accounts in exchange for rewards ranging from 400 to 3,000 dollars, with the related accounts suspected of being used for money laundering. The police noted that most suspects contacted unknown individuals via Telegram or WhatsApp and provided personal information as instructed.The police emphasized that collaborating with StraitsX, which is registered as a legitimate digital payment provider, helps leverage technological solutions to detect suspicious accounts and take swift action. Under Singapore's Prevention of Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Serious Crimes Act, assisting others in retaining criminal proceeds can result in a maximum penalty of three years in prison or a fine of 50,000 dollars, or both. The police urge the public to refuse to lend their bank or cryptocurrency accounts to avoid becoming involved in such cases.
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