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A ‘Ray’ of Sunshine on the Solana Network

3 days ago | weissratings.com | Mark Gough

I particularly want to note the Mcap/TVL ratio. When TVL is much higher than the market cap, that’s a sign a project is undervalued and has room to grow. And as you can see above, Raydium’s TVL is nearly 3x its market cap. In simple terms, Raydium is earning good money. And with its current price near $2.00, its token price hasn’t caught up yet. Raydium Metrics. Source: DeFiLlama. Click here to see full-sized image.
Has Tipping Gone Too Far in America?

5 days ago | weissratings.com | Nilus Mattive

Which brings up an interesting point: Many American workers haven’t gotten nearly enough in pay raises to keep pace with the jump in costs over the last five years. However, because tips represent a percentage of the bill, that income always — and AUTOMATICALLY — keeps pace with rising costs. The fact that the percentage being tipped has essentially doubled over the last century only amplifies that built-in inflation protection.
Bitcoin Treasurys Usher in Corporate Crypto Era

1 week ago | weissratings.com | Mark Gough

In an interesting twist, Riot recently used its Bitcoin as collateral to access a $100 million credit facility from Coinbase. This is a clear sign that Bitcoin is gaining institutional financial utility, not just speculative appeal. Finally, as accounting treatment improved and regulatory clarity continues to grow, tech and fintech giants have followed MicroStrategy’s lead. The top four companies by holdings are …Tesla stands out after reporting a $600 million profit boost in Q4 2024.
A Little-Known Tax Shelter for Crypto, Gold & Real Estate

1 week ago | weissratings.com | Nilus Mattive

For example, you can’t use losses incurred in an SDIRA to offset gains that happen elsewhere. That means you might lose some of the tax advantages of putting certain real estate inside the account. It’s wise to consult with an attorney or tax expert before you proceed. Speaking of which … all SDIRAs need to be administered by an approved company willing to handle the paperwork on your behalf.
Altcoin ETF Summer Is Already Sizzlin’

2 weeks ago | weissratings.com | Jurica Dujmovic

Now, its average daily volume sits around 70-100 thousand shares (about $1 million — 1.5 million notional). Now that’s solid liquidity for a brand-new crypto ETF. Teucrium’s XXRP, a 2× leveraged version, launched earlier in April. It sprinted to about $35 million in AUM by late April/early May and ballooned to about $118 million as of June. Source: TradingView. Click here to see full-sized image.
Bitcoin Is Flying High; Be Careful Borrowing Against It

2 weeks ago | weissratings.com | Mark Gough

Bitcoin (BTC, “A”) is soaring once again. At the time of writing, it’s knocking at the door of $110,000. And this time, it's not just fueled by retail frenzy. Something has shifted for Bitcoin. And it’s happening on the institutional level. You’ve likely heard that MicroStrategy (MSTR) has amassed over 580,0000 BTC. But it’s not alone.
Burry, Buffett & the New ‘Age of Chaos’

2 weeks ago | weissratings.com | Nilus Mattive

“The amount of cash we have — we would spend $100 billion if something is offered that makes sense to us, that we understand, offers good value and where we don’t worry about losing money. “The problem with the investment business is that things don’t come along in an orderly fashion, and they never will …“Every now and then, you find something.
Pudgy Penguins Waddle from Portfolio Pick to Wall Street

3 weeks ago | weissratings.com | Jurica Dujmovic

The proposed structure is genuinely unprecedented: 80-95% of the fund would hold PENGU tokens. That is the Solana-based cryptocurrency that powers the Pudgy Penguins ecosystem. The remaining 5-15% would consist of actual Pudgy Penguins NFTs — the unique digital collectibles themselves. Add small holdings of ETHand SOL for operational purposes, and you have what amounts to a hybrid crypto fund meets digital art gallery, all wrapped in the familiar bow of an exchange-traded product.
Crypto Momentum Builds as Bitcoin, Ethereum Lead the Charge

3 weeks ago | weissratings.com | Mark Gough

The cryptocurrency market has experienced a powerful resurgence since its lows in April. Bitcoin (BTC, “A”) and Ethereum (ETH, “A-”) — the two titans of the digital asset world — have led the charge, reigniting investor confidence and attracting new institutional attention. But what’s fueling this bullish momentum? And, more importantly, will it last? Let’s examine the key developments, market signals and macroeconomic factors that are shaping the current trend.
These 4 Coins Should Be in Your Portfolio

3 weeks ago | weissratings.com | Nilus Mattive

After a few fairly flat years for gold, the metal caught fire in 2023 and 2024. And in the first few months of 2025, it has taken off like a rocket!Are you too late if you haven’t bought any yet? Or if you already own some, should you keep adding more? In my opinion, you definitely want to own physical gold and it makes perfect sense to continue buying now even if you already have some. Source: Kitco. Click here to see full-sized image. Meanwhile, you should also have a position in physical silver.