
Bitcoin BREAKOUT, SEC Rescues Altcoins & More!
- Bitcoin shows strength despite rising geopolitical tensions (Ukraine conflict, Middle East).
- Oil prices surge—diesel hits all-time highs, potentially fueling inflation.
- Fed raises interest rates by 25 bps as expected.
- The Clarity Act failed in the Senate with 49-50 votes; no Democrats supported it, and some Republicans also voted against.
- Sticking point: ethics provisions to prevent officials from profiting from crypto.
- Bill is dead for 2026; earliest realistic revival is 2027.
- SEC grants a 5-year temporary exemption for trading tokenized US stocks on certain AMMs.
- Key limitation: only applies to real tokenized equities (NMS stocks), not crypto-native assets.
- Provides a blueprint for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), but can be reversed by the next SEC chair.
- Industry has roughly 2 years to make this exemption too successful to repeal.
- Key level: $86,200 (113% Fibonacci). A daily close above this opens the door to $89k, $95k, and $98k.
- Risk: Failure to break above could lead to a pullback to $82,500 and possibly $76,000.
- Matt is cautious: market feels “too hot,” macro factors (oil, geopolitics) are worrisome.
- He has a short position ready if the breakout fails.
- A mix of humor and concern: Iranian embassy trolls with “Trump 2028 – $2028/barrel”; Switzerland issues security strategy; US government invites influencers (Jake Paul) to Treasury.
- Crypto Twitter drama: a “weaponized autist” allegedly exposes wash trading at an exchange – Coffeezilla involved.
- Thursday: US jobless claims, new home sales, Treasury buybacks.
- Friday: University of Michigan consumer survey.
Despite uncertainties, the crypto market remains bullish. The Innovation Exemption offers hope, but the next two years will determine whether the industry gains lasting traction. Bitcoin is at a critical juncture—a breakout above $86.2k could ignite the next leg up.






