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USD/CNH steady amid slowdown due to trade war Amid the trade war with the United States, the USDCNH pair is moving steadily between the middle and lower band lines. On Friday, the USDCNH price drew a small-bodied bullish candle and short wicks on the top and bottom of the candle. The price formed a high of 7.2134, a low of 7.1948, and a close of 7.2073. Despite experiencing an economic slowdown due to challenges such as the trade war with the United States and the debt crisis, China is still a key player in the global economy. China has been the world's second-largest economy by nominal GDP since 2010 and even surpassed the European Union economy in 2021. The trade war with the US is an external challenge for China that affects Chinese exports to the United States. Several e-commerce giants such as Tencent, Douyin, and JD.com have been affected by President Trump's tariffs and have shifted their products to the domestic market. China's Vice Minister of Commerce Sheng Qiuping in a statement last month, described China's vast domestic market as an important buffer for exporters in the face of external shocks, while urging local authorities to coordinate efforts to stabilize exports and boost consumption. Another challenge facing China is the debt crisis, especially at the local government level, driven by fiscal deficits and rising debt burdens. On the other hand, the potential for deflation due to industrial overcapacity is another concern. In response to these challenges, China is trying to address economic challenges by encouraging domestic consumption, increasing innovation, and investing in infrastructure. Meanwhile, the United States is also facing economic challenges due to the impact of the trade war and fears of a recession. Recently, Moody's downgraded the United States' credit rating from AAA to AA1 on May 17, 2025. This downgrade came after other credit rating agencies, Fitch and S&P Global Ratings, also downgraded the US. The downgrade was caused by several factors, including increasing US government debt and rising interest costs. The downgrade could have an impact on borrowing costs and investor confidence in the US economy. The dollar index (DXY), which tracks the performance of the US dollar against a basket of six major currencies,s moved below the 50 EMA slightly down -0.2% at 100.746 from 100.905 today at the time of writing. Today China will release economic data, the National Bureau of Statistics of China will report retail sales which are forecast to rise 6.0% from the previous 5.9%, Industrial Production is forecast to fall 5.7% from the previous 7.7%, and the Unemployment Rate is forecast to be 5.2% the same as the previous revision.
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Exchanges are like traditional banks, holding our money and valuable assets. Imagine waking up to find they're gone – it's unsettling. That's why staying informed about the exchanges we use is crucial in the crypto space. The recent transparency report revealed some interesting insights. According to the April report from Coingecko (https://www.coingecko.com/research/publications/centralized-crypto-exchanges-market-share), Binance ranked 1st, Gate took 2nd, and Bitget secured 3rd. I was surprised by Gate's position, but what really caught my attention was Bitget's impressive performance. With a significant increase in user base (120 million), new product integration, surging spot trading volume, and ambitious global expansion and regulatory compliance initiatives, they're a force to be reckoned with. If they maintain this momentum, it might be tough for others, like Bybit, to catch up. Do you think the top 3 exchanges deserve their rankings?
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So we're in the middle of May and so far I've been impressed with BTC price action, as a trader these are the kinda PA you want to hit crazy volumes & participate in any trading opportunities you can find. ETH was making the same price pump as BTC today but suddenly the price tanked which will still don't know the reason behind that yet. If the price of BTC continues to increase, $5B Worth of BTC shorts will be liquidated if BTC price reaches $115,000 So while looking for extra events to get some additional liquidity, I came across BingX happy Friday and it's not new. They're actually on Phase 4 already and the price pool is around $50k usdt. Now here's where it's interesting. The requirements to participate in these events isn't difficult, in fact it's easily achievable and there's a high chance of you winning with a guaranteed reward for the participants. Ain't that fun? If you're like me that likes to explore these kinda events, you can check em out here, the link below is for easy participation as I will be doing the same thing this weekend in preparation for the new week which will be starting in a few hours from now. X Announcement link
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Before now, I never knew about native utility tokens, all I did was farm TG projects and other airdrops not until I came across BNB on coin market cap doing so well and I started looking into utility tokens ever since. According to CZ binance in the just concluded Token2049 event held in Dubai, ‘Utility tokens are not much and to that fact the crypto community should expect more of those. So that gave a hint to me. Just looking at other tokens including BNB and BWB though I can easily afford this utility token seeing that the price is at above $5 Hmmm, but this whales won’t tell us this; holding BGB gives you leverage to earn trending airdrops and more stacking opportunities where you can earn by being a holder, Apart from strong utility maintenance by burning down over millions of this token, just recently I joined the holders program where and earned free 1 of this token🥹 and from the event, participants stand a chance to share 5000 BGB and airdrops. I’m looking out for other utility tokens with active community. and for this token, do you think it’s got a good forecast of reaching $10 by the end of 2025?
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One significant barrier to the widespread adoption of cryptocurrencies, particularly as a reliable medium of exchange, stems from their inherent price volatility. Unlike traditional currencies managed by central banks, cryptocurrencies traded in open markets lack a central authority focused on maintaining value stability. This susceptibility to sharp gains or losses has limited their practical use in commercial transactions. The introduction of stablecoins has critically addressed this challenge. These cryptocurrencies are specifically engineered to maintain a stable value, making them far more suitable for commerce and as a reliable store of value within the digital asset space. Their presence fundamentally changed the crypto market landscape, significantly boosting liquidity by enabling exchanges to offer trading pairs anchored to stable representations of fiat currencies. Stablecoin design employs various models, each presenting distinct mechanisms and trade-offs. Reserve-backed stablecoins, like USDT or USDC, maintain their peg by holding an equivalent amount of fiat currency or cash equivalents in reserve Collateralized stablecoins, such as Dai, achieve stability by being over-collateralized with other cryptocurrencies, creating a buffer against market fluctuations of the backing assets. While algorithmic stablecoins, on the other hand, attempt to maintain a stable price through automated supply adjustments, mimicking central bank monetary policy without direct asset reserves. Within this ecosystem, stablecoin-based products offer yield-generating strategies. As an illustration, the $USDQ Wealth Product on BingX, developed by Quantoz, is currently listed with an offering of up to 20% APR. Such offerings provide investors with an avenue to potentially enhance their portfolio's value through yield while mitigating exposure to the sharp price volatility characteristic of non-stable cryptocurrencies, underscoring the evolving financial strategies within the crypto market. However, please note that these are just thoughts and observations, not financial advice. It is crucial to conduct your own thorough research (DYOR) before making any investment decisions.