... positions is concentrated. For Bitcoin, this zone of maximum interest (analogous to the "max pain" concept) in August is around the $100,000 mark for BTC. This is where the largest number of open contracts — both call and put options — are concentrated. In the case of Ethereum, the key strike is located around $2,500 for ETH. The proximity of market prices to these zones indicates that a significant number of options may expire out of the money, benefiting option sellers. The Ethereum Market and Options on Other Cryptocurrencies Although Bitcoin options dominate in volume, the expiration of ...

... the risk of mispricing. Macroeconomic and regulatory risks. The state of the economy and the overall condition of the stock market influence the attractiveness of IPOs. In Russia, specific factors apply: currency fluctuations, sanctions, changes in investment ... ... after undergoing special testing. This complicates participation for the average investor and makes the product less flexible. Concentration of risks. Pre-IPO investments typically imply significant investments in a specific project. Poor diversification ...

... increased attention to diversification and risk management. If the current momentum is maintained, the second half of 2025 could see further growth in the number of deals and new unicorns. Nevertheless, the main focus will be on the quality of this growth: market participants will concentrate on creating long-term sustainability for startups and healthy returns on investments, to ensure that the current upturn does not lead to another overheating. Thus, the venture market is entering a new phase of development with measured optimism,...

... countries with a high level of corruption due to increased risks and additional costs. Slower economic growth: corruption distorts market mechanisms and reduces the efficiency of the economy. Increased income inequality: corruption contributes to the concentration of wealth in the hands of a small group of people. Distortion of market mechanisms and fair competition: corrupt companies receive unfair advantages. Growth of the shadow economy: businesses go underground to avoid corrupt extortion. 2. Political consequences: Undermining trust in government institutions: citizens ...

... usage, as users continue to deposit assets for yield. The tokenomics of ALPACA involves a limited maximum supply (~188 million), which may favor long-term holders if demand persists. At the same time, the delisting episode revealed risks: liquidity concentration on a single exchange and potential manipulation in a low-liquidity market. ALPACA's prospects will depend on whether the project can attract new users after the hype dies down. If the team expands functionality and partnerships, Alpaca Finance could maintain its place within the BNB Chain ecosystem. However, investors ...