Ice Age
Ice Age
I used to think that spot trading is like depositing money into a savings account, accumulating assets in the medium and long term, when there is an opportunity, you should hold it! I focus on major cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH. In part, trading Futures with low leverage is entertaining!
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FUN BTC 2026 PREDICTION:
Bitcoin price in 2026 is forecasted to be in a highly volatile range, with a positive upward trend thanks to institutional adoption and limited supply after halving, fluctuating from $75,000 to over $200,000 USD. The most common scenarios predict a high average around $110,000 - $180,000 USD by the end of 2026.
Detailed Bitcoin price forecasts for 2026:
• Base scenario (Average): Around $110,000 - $143,000 USD.
• Optimistic scenario: Could reach from $189,000 to $225,000+ USD, according to CitiGroup and major investors.
• Cautious scenario: Around $75,000 - $85,000 USD, reflecting volatility and correction risks.
• End of 2026 prediction: Ripple CEO forecasts $180,000 USD, while Yahoo Finance predicts about $125,000 USD.
Price-driving factors in 2026:
• Institutional capital flow: Bitcoin ETFs and participation of major financial institutions continue to drive demand.
• Post-Halving impact: Scarcer BTC supply after the 2024 halving event.
• Macro policies: Expectations of interest rate cuts and clearer regulatory frameworks.
Note: The above forecast is based on market information as of May 2026 and may change due to economic fluctuations.
◇SPY (SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust) is the oldest exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the US, accurately tracking the S&P 500 index, which includes the 500 largest-cap companies in the United States. SPY allows investors to buy/sell shares representing the US market at a low cost of 0.09% per year and with high liquidity, making it a popular passive investment tool.
Detailed information about SPY (Updated May 2026):
• Objective: To replicate the price movements and returns of the S&P 500 index.
• Value (May 2026): Around $730, trading near its all-time high.
• Dividend yield: Approximately 0.99% - 1.0% annually (paid quarterly).
• Expense Ratio: 0.09% (equivalent to $9 per $10k invested per year).
• Returns: Achieved a total return of 28.46% over the past year (as of May 2026) and an average annual return of about 10.74% historically.
Why invest in SPY?
• Instant diversification: With just one ticker, you own 500 top companies, reducing risk compared to buying individual stocks.
• High liquidity: As the most traded ETF in the world, it is easy to buy and sell during trading hours.
• Low cost: Suitable for long-term investors (passive investors).
Note:
• Market volatility: SPY is directly affected by the ups and downs of the US stock market.
• Competition: Although SPY is well-known, some funds like VOO or IVV have lower management fees by 0.03%, making them more suitable for long-term accumulation.
SPY is the "barometer" of the US economy, reflecting the financial health of leading companies such as Apple, Microsoft, Amazon
NEWS SUMMARY:
■ Tether and Canaan are collaborating to build a new generation Bitcoin mining infrastructure.
■ Paul Tudor Jones: Bitcoin is the best inflation hedge asset, while U.S. stocks are overvalued...
■ Canada proposes banning crypto ATMs, viewing them as a primary tool for financial crime.
■ President Trump has directed his team to prepare for a prolonged Iran lockdown scenario.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that economic pressure from sanctions and blockades has caused Iran to lose tens of billions of USD in revenue, driving inflation up and weakening the national currency.
Kharg Island is nearing its storage limit due to restricted shipping activities, and Iran may soon be forced to cut oil production.
■ Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's term will expire next month.
On 4/30, the Fed decided to keep interest rates unchanged.
■ U.S. oil companies, including ExxonMobil and Chevron, are reporting massive profits, thanks to soaring oil and gas prices following U.S.-Iran tensions.