Stormrake - Insights #Bitcoin WhaleStormrake - Insights #Bitcoin Whalehttps://www.stormrake.com/blogs/tag/bitcoin-whaleMon, 13 Apr 2026 17:06:08 +1000http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[$112K: Bitcoin Finally Prints a New All-Time High]]>https://www.stormrake.com/blogs/post/112K-Bitcoin-Finally-Prints-a-New-All-Time-HighBitcoin joins the rest of the risk-on markets by breaking its all-time high]]>
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For the first time since May 22nd, Bitcoin has printed a new all-time high at $112K, just $20 above the previous peak. The rest of the crypto market is reaping the spoils of this long-awaited breakout, with bulls firmly back in control and Ethereum outperforming as it leads the broader rally.

Markets have rallied off the back of the FOMC meeting minutes released overnight, which revealed that most Fed officials expect rate cuts ahead, though they remain divided on the timing and magnitude. A couple of members see the first cut coming as soon as the next meeting later this month, while others think no cuts would be appropriate this year. Analysts and investors are still expecting to see two cuts this year with more to come in 2026. Traditional markets stayed green, with the S&P500 and Nasdaq pushing higher, and a massive milestone was hit: NVIDIA became the first company to reach a $4 trillion USD market cap.

The FOMC minutes have overshadowed further tariff announcements by Trump, who has imposed one-way tariffs on another seven countries, bringing the total to 21 nations facing these tariffs from August 1st. Brazil was a surprise inclusion, slapped with a 50% tariff, despite the US running a trade surplus with them — exporting more goods than it imports, unlike the other targeted countries.

There are no more excuses for Bitcoin. This is the breakout the market has been waiting for, with bulls now controlling momentum and structure across all timeframes. Rate cuts are just around the corner, global money supply keeps rising, and the market has moved on from tariff fears, no longer phased by trade spats. This strong start to H2 is exactly what Bitcoin needed to keep 2025’s lofty expectations alive.

Stormrake Spotlight: Hyperliquid (HYPE) ($40.59)

HYPE gained nearly 5% yesterday on the back of Bitcoin’s breakout. The bulls defended the 21EMA support and have pushed it back into the stubborn resistance zone that’s capped price for the past month. If Bitcoin keeps grinding higher, we can expect HYPE to push through this zone and make a run for new all-time highs.

BTC/USD Key Levels and Price Action:

Yesterday we highlighted Bitcoin’s potential breakout from consolidation — and it delivered. We woke up to fresh all-time highs and a clear bullish continuation. Nothing on this chart suggests any reason to be bearish. The previous ceiling has been broken and targets now sit higher — and then some.

BTC Total ETF Flows for 9 Jul: + 80.6 million

(ETF flow data is sourced from https://farside.co.uk/btc/ and reflects figures at the time of writing.)
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]]>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:03:14 +1000<![CDATA[Markets on Hold as Tariff Twists Keep Investors Guessing]]>https://www.stormrake.com/blogs/post/Markets-on-Hold-as-Tariff-Twists-Keep-Investors-Guessing
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Another quiet day across the markets as investors remain in a holding pattern, waiting for further sporadic tariff announcements from the President. With no set schedule and unpredictable timing, these updates keep investors on their toes, leaving markets in wait-and-see mode as uncertainty lingers.

There will be no delays or revisions to the tariffs imposed on 14 countries earlier this week, Trump has confirmed they will go live on August 1st.

Overnight, a fresh 50% tariff on copper imports was announced, which saw Copper rally nearly 20% on the announcement, alongside threats of further sector-specific tariffs. Notably, Trump threatened tariffs of upto 200% on pharmaceuticals, although this would take 12 to 18 months to implement to give the industry time to adjust. Over the next three weeks, we can expect more of these unexpected updates, which should bring clarity on which countries face additional tariffs come August 1st.

Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) Dives Deeper into Crypto

Trump continues to push into crypto through his Media company, Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT). A few months ago, they announced plans to acquire $2.5 billion worth of Bitcoin, and now they’ve filed for a “Crypto Blue Chip ETF” with the SEC. The proposed ETF would hold 70% Bitcoin, 15% Ethereum, 8% Solana, 5% Cronos, and 2% Ripple.

Jack Dorsey Unveils Decentralised Messaging App ‘Bitchat’

In other crypto news, former X (Twitter) CEO Jack Dorsey has just launched a new decentralised messaging app called ‘Bitchat’. It offers end-to-end encrypted messaging and, as Dorsey describes, “provides ephemeral, encrypted communication without relying on internet infrastructure, making it resilient to network outages and censorship.” A standout feature Bitcoin users are testing is the ability to send Bitcoin without internet access via Bluetooth or mesh networks. The app stores transactions until it reaches an online device that can broadcast to the Bitcoin network, making it ideal for blackouts, emergencies, or off-grid use. So yes, you can transact offline, but the transaction still needs an internet-connected node to complete.

Stormrake Spotlight: Hyperliquid (HYPE) ($39.10)

HYPE remains rangebound, trading between its tight support and resistance. Yesterday saw HYPE nearly drop 5% intraday before reversing during the US session and closing green. Bulls continue to defend the 21EMA and support, while bears keep rejecting consistent closes in the resistance zone.

BTC/USD Key Levels and Price Action:

Bitcoin looks to be approaching the end of its consolidation phase. Over the past week, we’ve seen constant momentum shifts, with neither bulls nor bears taking control. The structure remains neutral, with higher lows and lower highs forming a symmetrical triangle. Now, BTC is potentially breaking out of this pattern, but the real test is the key resistance level at $109.5K, which has repeatedly capped further gains.

BTC Total ETF Flows for 8 Jul: + 8.5 million

(ETF flow data is sourced from https://farside.co.uk/btc/ and reflects figures at the time of writing.)
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]]>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:21:56 +1000<![CDATA[Trump’s Tariffs Back in the Spotlight]]>https://www.stormrake.com/blogs/post/trump-s-tariffs-back-in-the-spotlight
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His/Her Excellency,

It is a great honour for me to send you this Morning Note…

This is how Trump has begun his letters to individual world leaders, informing them of the new tariffs they will face from August 1st. So far, Trump has announced tariffs on 14 countries, ranging from 25% to 40%. Some of the affected countries include Japan, South Korea, Serbia, Thailand, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, South Africa and Indonesia. It appears this is only the beginning, as the extension of the pause from July 9th to August 1st was intended to create new deals. However, these new tariffs are not negotiated agreements. They are unilateral measures Trump has imposed in an attempt to address trade deficits and what he calls ‘unfair trade practices’. He has also threatened that any retaliatory tariffs on the United States will be matched, with the announced tariffs added on top.

The first trading day for traditional markets since the Independence Day long weekend saw risk-on sentiment fade, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both losing 0.79%, marking the S&P’s worst day in nearly three weeks. Japanese automakers bore the brunt of the selloff, with Toyota and Honda down 4.1% and 3.8% respectively.

This spilled over into the crypto space, with Bitcoin falling nearly 1% as it battles to hold above $108K. Altcoins also lost ground, but the total altcoin market cap dropped slightly less than Bitcoin on the day, slipping 0.80% compared to Bitcoin’s 0.88% pullback in price. Sentiment remains firmly in the greed territory, sitting between a reading of 65 and 73.

Although risk-on markets still have bullish momentum overall, they are likely to stay reactive to further tariff announcements right up to the 1st of August and could remain volatile even afterwards.

Stormrake Spotlight: Hyperliquid (HYPE) ($38.85)

Hyperliquid fell 3% yesterday and remains stuck within an extremely tight range. Neither bulls nor bears have managed to push it decisively through support or resistance. The bulls do hold the advantage in terms of momentum and structure, so if you had to pick a side, the bulls should come out on top.

BTC/USD Key Levels and Price Action:

Bitcoin once again failed to reclaim $109.5K yesterday. The rejection from this level has put fresh pressure on the bulls, with momentum turning bearish and BTC now close to trading below all its key moving averages once again. The structure remains relatively neutral for now, with lower highs but also higher lows. For the bears to take control, BTC would need to break down towards $107.2K.

BTC Total ETF Flows for 6 Jul: (data not available at the time of writing)

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]]>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:36:48 +1000<![CDATA[A Quiet Weekend for Bitcoin as the Whale Mystery Remains]]>https://www.stormrake.com/blogs/post/A-Quiet-Weekend-for-Bitcoin-as-the-Whale-Mystery-RemainsBitcoin bounces as focus stays on mega whale moves, record weekly close and a TON of questions]]>
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After the bearish day that was Friday, Bitcoin has enjoyed a quiet yet bullish weekend, almost reclaiming the entire pullback it suffered on Friday. With no major news or announcements moving Bitcoin over the weekend, the crypto space remained fixated on the mega whale transfers that took place on Friday night and Saturday morning. Arkham Intelligence confirmed that the movement of 80,009 BTC was for wallet upgrades rather than liquidations. The funds were moved from a legacy address to a more modern one, boosting transaction efficiency and reducing network fees. Whilst the mystery still lingers over who was behind the transfer, some raised suspicions of a potential quantum hack. However, many believe it was Roger Ver, the early Bitcoin investor who was jailed in Spain back in 2011 and was recently released this June. It all remains speculation though, and we may never know for certain who moved it.

Bitcoin has also set another record, posting its highest weekly close in history at $109.2k.

Meanwhile, it was reported that ‘The Open Network’ (TON) had partnered with the UAE to offer a golden visa, whereby investors could stake $100,000 worth of TON tokens for three years plus an additional $35,000 fee. Conventional UAE golden visa routes usually require a minimum $540,000 investment in illiquid assets, making the TON route seem far cheaper. This news sent TON rallying 13% in an hour before many began to question it. Binance founder ‘CZ’ queried the legitimacy of the announcement, saying, ‘It would be awesome if true,’ but noted there was nothing on any official government website to back it up — adding that if it were real, he would ‘definitely try to get it on BNB too’. A recent press release confirmed by UAE regulators has since denied the claims that golden visas were being offered to crypto investors. TON has since fallen 8% from its high following the denial, but this does open the door to the potential idea of golden visas linked to crypto investments, which could incentivise investors to relocate and help countries become crypto hubs.

Over on X, ‘TACO’ is trending — for those unfamiliar, it stands for ‘Trump Always Chickens Out’. It’s trending because the 90-day pause on Liberation Day tariffs was initially due to expire on 9 July. Trump said last week that an extension was unlikely, but the July 9 deadline has now been pushed back to 1 August. Trump claims new trade deals have been made and that tariffs on other countries will increase by August 1.

Stormrake Spotlight: Hyperliquid (HYPE) ($39.59)

HYPE mirrored Bitcoin’s move over the weekend with two green candles, bouncing from the support levels identified on the chart above. The 21EMA and the CPR support zone continue to hold HYPE up, strengthening the bullish case. However, it now faces the same resistance zone that has capped it for nearly a month.

BTC/USD Key Levels and Price Action:

Yesterday evening saw Bitcoin break out of its tight consolidation range, flipping momentum back to the bulls with a bullish cross of the 21 and 55EMA (yellow and green lines). It managed to retest the key resistance level at $109.5k but was rejected immediately. BTC is now trading back at the 21EMA, which should continue to act as support. We can expect another attempt at this key resistance, which will be crucial to break through if Bitcoin is to push higher.

BTC Total ETF Flows for 6 Jul: (data not available at the time of writing)

(ETF flow data is sourced from https://farside.co.uk/btc/ and reflects figures at the time of writing.)
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