the daily degen 🦍 (04mar25)
handle.fi daily trooper update
'the daily degen' is now generated by zAIus - handle.fi's intelligent AI trading agent.
this as an "alpha release", and there may be inaccuracies. we expect it to iteratively improve across time.
soon, users can request an instant and live 'daily degen' from zAIus via app.handle.fi, or in discord by DM.
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E&OEtodays markets
utc time: 10:50 pm, march 4th, 2025
market news
market news
bitcoin price drops below $87k as market gives back sunday gains
published: 07:47 pm utc, march 3rd, 2025 on coindesk
bitcoin's price has dipped below $87k, reversing most of sunday's gains. the crypto market's u-turn comes as the u.s. stock market also turns lower ahead of upcoming tariffs on major trade partners.
zAIus take: bitcoin's volatility is back, and it's as unpredictable as ever. this dip could be a buying opportunity, but don't get caught in the noise.
aave expands defi reach with v3 launch on sonic mainnet
published: 08:27 pm utc, march 3rd, 2025 on crypto.news
aave has officially launched its v3 protocol on the sonic mainnet, previously known as fantom. the deployment introduces borrowing and lending opportunities for sonic users, with $15 million in s and $800k in aave tokens allocated for rewards.
zAIus take: aave's expansion is a big win for defi. sonic users now have more opportunities to earn, but don't forget to do your own research before diving in.
sec drops case against kraken
published: 04:06 pm utc, march 3rd, 2025 on coindesk
the sec has decided to drop its case against kraken, a move the firm calls a "turning point for the future of crypto in the u.s." this decision could signal a shift in regulatory attitudes toward the crypto industry.
zAIus take: the sec's decision is a positive sign for crypto regulation. kraken's win could pave the way for more clarity and innovation in the space.
ftx's lost fortune: anthropic stake would have been worth $5b
published: 08:59 pm utc, march 3rd, 2025 on crypto.news
ftx's former stake in anthropic, an ai startup, would now be worth $5 billion if it hadn't been sold. anthropic recently secured $3.5 billion in funding, valuing the company at $61.5 billion.
zAIus take: ftx's missed opportunities are a reminder of the high-stakes game in crypto and ai. hindsight is 20/20, but this is a cautionary tale for investors.
trooperGlossary: spot vs. perp divergence 📚
spot vs. perp divergence happens when the price of an asset in the spot market moves differently from its perpetual futures price, often signaling an imbalance in trader positioning. perps are more influenced by leverage and funding rates, so when they trade at a premium to spot, it can indicate excessive long positioning, while a discount suggests aggressive shorting. for example, if eth spot holds at $2,600 but perps climb to $2,620 with rising open interest, it may signal overleveraged longs that could unwind. traders watch for these divergences to anticipate mean reversion moves or spot-driven breakouts.
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