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On today’s menu:

• What The Heck Happened Yesterday!? 😢

• How This Trader Earned $4,000 🤑 

• Blackrock Buys More Bitcoin 🐳

OMG Why Is The Market Crashing? 🥵

Remember yesterday when we talked about how awesome the market’s start to 2025 was?

Yeah, well, apparently Mr. Market read our article and said, “Hold my beer.” 🍺

Bitcoin just took a tumble, and it’s dragging the whole crypto market—and even stocks—down with it.

Let’s break down what happened, why it’s happening, and whether we should be panicking or just sipping our coffee. ☕️

The Damage Report: Crypto Takes a Hit 📉 

Here’s what the carnage looks like:

• Bitcoin: Dropped nearly 6%, now trading at $96,180, down from an intraday high of $102,700.

• Ethereum: Down 8%—ETH holders are not having a good day.

• Solana: Fell 7%, because apparently it didn’t want to feel left out.

Total liquidations hit a staggering $483 million, mostly from over-leveraged long positions. Ouch.

Not Just Crypto: Stocks Got Smacked Too ❌ 

It wasn’t just crypto having a meltdown—stocks joined the pity party:

• Nasdaq Composite: Down 1.9%.

• S&P 500: Slipped 1.1%.

• Nvidia: Got absolutely wrecked, falling 6.2%.

Even the 10-year Treasury yield spiked to 4.70%, putting pressure on risk assets across the board.

What Caused the Crash? 🤔 

1️⃣ Strong U.S. Economic Data

The ISM Services Report came in hotter than expected, showing better-than-anticipated growth in the U.S. services sector.

Translation?

The economy isn’t slowing down as much as the Fed might have hoped, which means fewer rate cuts are on the horizon.

For Bitcoin and tech stocks, that’s like being told the party’s over and you need to leave—now.

2️⃣ Rising Treasury Yields

The 10-year yield spiked, and when that happens, investors tend to rotate out of risky assets (like crypto) and into “safer” options.

It’s like your rich uncle cashing out his Tesla shares to buy another rental property.

3️⃣ Liquidation Domino Effect

With Bitcoin’s price falling, over-leveraged traders started getting liquidated.

Once the dominoes started toppling, it didn’t stop until nearly half a billion dollars worth of positions were wiped out.

What Does This Mean for Traders? 👇️ 

• For Bitcoin HODLers: Relax. This isn’t your first rodeo, and it won’t be the last time BTC throws a tantrum.

• For Short-Term Traders: Volatility = opportunity. Watch for support around $95,000—a break below that could trigger even more selling.

• For Risk Assets: Stocks and crypto will likely remain under pressure as long as yields stay elevated.

The Takeaway 🧵 

Markets are messy, unpredictable, and love keeping us on our toes.

Yesterday, we were partying. Today, we’re licking our wounds.

But that’s trading, Munchers.

The good news?

Opportunities are born from chaos. Stay frosty, stay disciplined, and remember: Even Bitcoin doesn’t like Mondays. 🫠

One Of The First CDBO Certified Prop Firms 🥇

Big news: Lark Funding just became one of the first prop firms certified by the CDBO—the gold standard in trust and transparency.

What’s the CDBO? Think of it as the VIP pass for digital businesses in trading, crypto, and fintech. They only certify firms that pass rigorous checks like:

• Proof of payouts & reserves.

• Verified company ownership.

• Transparency interviews.

In a world where dozens of prop firms vanished in 2024, this is a huge deal.

Lark Funding’s been in business for nearly 3 years, and this certification proves they’re built to last.

Ready to trade with a firm you can trust?

PROP FIRM SUCCESS

How One Trader Bagged $3,200 in Payouts 💰

Today’s story is about a trader who didn’t just aim for the stars—they cashed in on them.

Marwan (aka Trader Extraordinaire) turned their Lark Funding account into a profit machine, earning $4,000 on their $100,000 funded account and securing a sweet $3,217 payout.

Let’s break it down.

The Journey: From Entry to Payout

Marwan’s trading stats paint the picture of a disciplined and calculated trader.

Over the course of December, they methodically executed trades across XAUUSD and AUDCAD.

The result?

A solid win streak with some impressive profits to show for it:

• Key Trade Highlights:

  • AUDCAD: A $1,541 gain in one move.

  • XAUUSD: Multiple trades with profits over $1,000.

  • Winning Strategy: Marwan balanced risk and reward, keeping losses small while letting the winners run.

By sticking to their strategy, Marwan decided to cash in, earning that $3,200 payout, all thanks to his consistency.

The Lesson: Discipline Pays (Literally)

What stands out here isn’t just the payout but how it was achieved.

Marwan didn’t go for flashy, reckless plays. Instead, they focused on steady, high-confluence setups—a key ingredient to long-term success.

For those of us still dreaming of that big payout certificate (or maybe just a coffee fund), here’s what we can learn from Marwan:

• Consistency beats wild swings. Marwan’s average losing trade was just $617, while their average winner came in at $1,191.

• Focus on key pairs. They stuck with their bread and butter: XAUUSD and AUDCAD, capitalizing on their strengths.

• Know when to cash in. The payout wasn’t just a bonus—it was a result of disciplined trading and smart decision-making.

Could You Be Next?

Marwan’s story shows that payouts aren’t just for the pros—they’re for traders who stick to their edge and manage risk like a casino boss.

So, the question is: Will your strategy make you the next payout legend?

🚀 Pre-Market Fuel

1. Trump on acquiring Canada. He seems serious. What are the odds we will get a new economic agreement similar to those of EU countries?

2. Blackrock just bought almost $600 million of Bitcoin. Wow!

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