I Lost 30% in a Day on Call Options, Here’s What I Learned
BullpenBrief’s economics correspondent recounts losing 30% in a day on call options. Learn the behavioral biases, math mistakes, and lessons from a costly trade.
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Securitize Nets $5.72M in May; RWA Fees Surge, Centrifuge, Ondo Top $4M
Securitize leads with $5.72M in May 2026 RWA fees; Centrifuge and Ondo each top $4M. Top 10 protocols generated $28M+. Data-driven analysis of the tokenized asset boom.
Bitmine Scoops Up 75,000 ETH in $123M Institutional Buy from Kraken and FalconX
Bitmine buys 75,000 ETH worth $123M from Kraken and FalconX, signaling institutional confidence in Ethereum as a treasury asset. Learn the details.
What Actually Drives XRP’s Value If It Can Be Reused Every Few Seconds?
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Trump Family Cashes $2.3B from Crypto as Investors Lose Everything
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Faith Falters: How Investor Distrust Is Disturbing Markets
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Bless: The Cryptocurrency That’s Redefining Charity in a Bear Market
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Bitcoin Steadies at $120K as Altcoins Tumble: June 9 Recap
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The Crypto Fumble That Cost a Fortune: Near-Miss Stories of Generational Wealth
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SPCX: The SPAC ETF That’s Quietly Crushing the Market in 2024
SPCX, the Goldman Sachs SPAC ETF, is up 23.4% in 2024, outperforming the S&P 500. Here’s what’s driving the rally and the risks ahead for investors.
Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks Trump Pardon: Crypto’s Biggest Hail Mary
Sam Bankman-Fried applies for a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, shaking crypto markets and reigniting debates on justice, fraud, and political influence.
Humanity Protocol Hack: $32M Drained, Token Crashes 89%
Humanity Protocol hack drains $32M from wallets linked to the project, sending its token crashing 89%. Smart contract exploit triggers panic sell-off and regulatory scrutiny.