Insider Newsletter - Monero Rockets to 2021 Peak & Bitcoin Gets Cozy with Wall Street

Welcome to this week’s edition of our Insights Newsletter! 

A summary of this week's highlights: the UK introduced new crypto regulations, while Monero ($XMR) soared 40% to its highest since 2021. The U.S. economy contracted in Q1 2025, but institutional inflows into Bitcoin and Ethereum signal renewed interest. April’s crypto rebound was fueled by easing trade tensions, but rising tariffs and falling sentiment could limit future gains.

As for our weekly webinars, Ben and Roman explored the smart money backtesting, this time looking closely at NEAR protocol, and also discussed about liquidity zones and order blocks. Plus, the Live Q&A webinar with Ben and Cata centered around identifying strengths and weaknesses in the crypto market.

WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK

• Weekly Webinars: Live educational webinar with Ben & Roman analyzing NEAR while identifying order blocks and liquidity points, and Ben and Cata talked about volume analysis.
• Breaking News of the Week: The UK is rolling out new crypto regulations!
• Technical Analysis Highlight: Monero $XMR just exploded 40% to $371, its highest level since 2021!
• Crypto Paper Trading: Level Up with Demo Trading for Bitcoin
• Tutorial: Why You Should Always Keep an Eye on Support and Resistance
• Macro-Economic Update: U.S. Economy Contracts in Q1 2025
• Wallet Inflows & Outflows Report: Profit-Taking Slows Momentum, Outflows Hit Bitcoin and Ethereum Wallets
• Economic Trends Affecting Crypto Markets: April Crypto Rebound Fueled by Trade Easing and Fed's Calm
• Key Macroeconomic Insights: Trade Turmoil, Falling Sentiment, and IMF Warnings

Weekly Live Educational Webinars—Smart Money Backtesting + Volume Analysis

In this week’s Smart Money webinar series, Ben and Roman took a deep dive into smart money backtesting, this round zooming in on NEAR Protocol. They also got into the weeds with liquidity zones and order blocks, and showed the importance of timing and regularly checking market shifts.

In case you missed it, you can watch the recording here 👇

Yesterday, Ben & Cata described how volume is measured, how to understand trading activity, and why it matters when analyzing price shifts, particularly in volatile or high-risk markets.

For this one too, you can watch the recording here 👇

Breaking News: The UK Is Rolling Out New Crypto Regulations!

In a bold move to grow its domestic Web3 industry while protecting consumers, the UK Treasury has announced plans for sweeping crypto reforms, developed in coordination with U.S. counterparts, including Scott Bessent.

A UK–US Financial Regulatory Working Group is also in the works, alongside proposals like a cross-border regulatory sandbox. But despite global trends toward friendlier frameworks, the UK is making it clear: there’s no room for bad actors.

The community remains skeptical, as officials double down on enforcement-first messaging rather than a laissez-faire approach.

All eyes are now on London!

Leave your thoughts about this on X!

Technical Analysis Highlight

Monero $XMR just exploded 40% to $371 — its highest level since 2021!

Trading volume? Up 4x overnight.  

3,520 $BTC ($330M) swapped into XMR after a suspicious transfer! 

Crypto’s silent giant just roared.

👉Let us know your opinions on Discord! 

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Tutorial: Why You Should Always Keep an Eye on Support and Resistance

📌 Support = the price level where buying pressure keeps the asset from falling further.
🔺 Resistance = the level where selling pressure keeps it from going higher.

Why should you care? Because these levels can help you time your entries, set smarter exits, and avoid panic-selling when the market dips.

Mastering these basics is like giving your trades a GPS.

Get all the details in this video tutorial. 

Hit play and turn confusion into confidence. Or at least into fewer “what did I just do” moments.

Macro-Economic Update

U.S. Economy Contracts in Q1 2025

The U.S. economy shrank by -0.3% in Q1 2025, the first decline since early 2022 and a sharp reversal from 2.4% growth in the previous quarter. The drop surprised markets, which had expected a 0.3% increase.

A 41.3% surge in imports, driven by stockpiling ahead of new Trump administration tariffs, weighed heavily on growth. Consumer spending slowed to 1.8%, and federal government spending fell 5.1%, both contributing to the downturn.

However, fixed investment rose 7.8%, signaling continued business confidence despite rising uncertainty.

Event: Advance GDP q/q
Date: 30/04/2025

Wallet Inflows & Outflows Weekly Report

Top 2 Cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH)

Explosive Week for Bitcoin & Ethereum Inflows – Big Money Is Back

After a strong run of record-breaking inflows in recent weeks, both Bitcoin and Ethereum wallets have shifted into outflow territory. The trend marks a pause in bullish momentum, suggesting that investors may be taking profits following recent price gains.

Bitcoin wallets, which had consistently posted net positive flows, saw a reversal this week. Ethereum followed a similar path but recorded more days of outflows than Bitcoin, indicating slightly greater selling pressure or repositioning among ETH holders.

Despite the shift, there’s no indication of panic or structural weakness in the market. The outflows appear measured and strategic rather than reactive or fear-driven. This kind of behavior is typical in maturing markets, where participants lock in gains without triggering broader volatility.

Economic Trends Affecting Crypto Markets

April Crypto Rebound Fueled by Trade Easing and Fed's Calm — But Lasting Gains Hinge on Deals, Regulation, and Growth

Crypto markets bounced back in April, driven by a softening U.S. trade stance and eased fears over Fed independence. With Washington signaling a move toward lower tariffs, trade uncertainty has cooled—for now.

However, without concrete deals or global cooperation, gains may stall. Markets could remain rangebound with bursts of volatility, especially as focus shifts to institutional inflows and regulatory updates.

If the U.S. economic slowdown remains mild, a mid-single-digit crypto rebound remains on the table, with opportunities in select altcoins and infrastructure plays.

Key Macroeconomic Insights

Trade Turmoil, Falling Sentiment, and IMF Warnings: Macro Shocks Shake Crypto Outlook

The Fed’s April Beige Book highlights growing uncertainty around U.S. trade policy, now a major concern across all 12 districts. Business sentiment is weakening, with the S&P Global PMI and consumer confidence both sharply down: consumer sentiment just hit its lowest level since 2022.

Meanwhile, the IMF warns that rising U.S. tariffs have reached levels unseen since the 1930s, raising fears of a global recession. Still, markets found a short relief after Treasury Secretary Bessent hinted at a near-term U.S.-China trade deal.

For crypto, macro signals matter more than ever, with upside potential tied to policy clarity and institutional momentum.

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