... institutional—that hold significant amounts of Bitcoin in their wallets. Each major movement made by these whales—whether a sale or purchase of cryptocurrency—can have a profound impact on Bitcoin prices in the market. Whales primarily consist of large institutions, such as hedge funds, cryptocurrency funds, and digital asset mining operations. However, they also include anonymous private investors and individuals who have accumulated substantial Bitcoin holdings, made easier and more affordable through prior purchases or mining efforts. If you intend to join the ranks of Bitcoin whales, a minimum of 1,000 Bitcoins would be required in ...

... spheres of dominance of these projects. USDT has historically been popular among retail traders in Asia and on the Tron platform (where fees are minimal), whereas USDC is more widespread in the regulated financial services segment, DeFi, and among Western institutional investors due to its transparency reputation. After the exit of the BUSD stablecoin (Binance's project limited the issuance of BUSD in 2023 under regulatory pressure), market shares redistributed in favor of USDT and USDC, with both issuers picking up ...

... released its 2025 forecast, highlighting key trends, challenges, and opportunities in the global financial market. This report examines macroeconomic outlooks, capital management approaches, investment strategies, and recommendations for both retail and institutional investors. Macroeconomic Landscape of 2025 1. Inflation and Monetary Policy Central banks in developed countries will continue their fight against inflation, reflected in cautious adjustments of interest rates. In the US, the Federal Reserve is expected ...

... financial products to investors, consequently increasing operational risks, primarily due to the basic human factor. Several years ago, a number of firms and enterprises from France exited the domestic market due to geopolitical events. As a result, investors and entrepreneurs who collaborated with French companies encountered challenges. Financial institutions refused to transfer funds to Russian firms, and a significant decline in liquidity was noted in the market. While experts consider a repeat of this scenario unlikely, it is prudent not to dismiss it entirely. Therefore, specialized companies ...

... OFZs—Russian federal loan bonds—are regaining popularity. A positive shift in this direction has been observed, as more than half of foreign investors have returned to the Russian market. This type of security offers a good yield. State guarantees protect investors from losing their funds, making these bonds an excellent tool for risk diversification. Revitalization is noted not only in the primary market. New bonds are being actively issued by corporate borrowers and Russian financial institutions as well. The yield on these securities has exceeded 10% per annum, which is a commendable figure. This rate is significantly higher than that of traditional bank deposits. It is worth noting that the coupon income from bonds is exempt from ...