Insider Newsletter - Bitcoin Bleeds, ECB Eases Rates, and U.S.-Pakistan Shake on Crypto

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

A summary of this week's highlights: U.S. and Pakistan strengthen crypto ties, while the ECB cut rates as inflation cooled. Bitcoin faced strong outflows, but Ethereum showed resilience, and 2025 is starting to mirror 2021’s bullish patterns. Global markets reacted to tariff tensions, China’s $139B stimulus, and rising legal risks.

As for our weekly webinars, Ben and Roman ran backtests on strategies to get a clearer picture of how AVAX moves in the market.

Yesterday’s Q&A with Ben focused on live trading scalping strategies using the Quick Scanner.

Get all details below.

WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK

• Weekly Webinars:  Live educational webinar with Ben & Roman, this time analyzing the AVAX market, and Ben showcased real, live scalping techniques complemented by Quick Scanner
• Breaking News of the Week: Pakistan and U.S. Deepen Cooperation on Crypto and Blockchain Following White House Talks
• Technical Analysis Highlight: 2025 Mirrors 2021 for Bitcoin as Historical Patterns Resurface
• Crypto Trading Tools: Rebalance Your Portfolio with Smart Bots
• Tutorial: How to Use Continuation Patterns
• Macro-Economic Update: ECB Cuts Rates by 25bps as Inflation Nears Target and Policy Eases
• Wallet Inflows & Outflows Report: Outflows Hit Bitcoin Hard — But Ethereum Isn’t Done Yet
• Economic Trends Affecting Crypto Markets: ECB Cuts, U.S. Policy Shifts, and Wall Street Joins In
• Key Macroeconomic Insights: Tariff Tensions, China’s $139B Injection, and Legal Setbacks Shake Crypto Markets

Weekly Live Educational Webinars—Smart Money Backtesting + Scalping with Quick Scanner

In this week’s Smart Money webinar series, Ben and Roman took a deep dive into the current state of AVAX and backtested various strategies. Their demonstrations showcased liquidity sweeps, Fair Value Gaps, and also discussed the differences between forex and crypto trading.

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

Yesterday, Ben showed how you can use Altrady’s Quick Scanner for scalping strategies and how to build custom rules and filters based on time frame, volume, price action, and more.

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

Breaking News

Pakistan and the U.S. to strengthen ties on Crypto and Blockchain after high-level meeting at the White House

Pakistan’s Minister of State for Cryptocurrencies & Blockchain, Bilal Bin Saqib, met with Bo Hines, Executive Director of President Trump’s Council on Digital Assets, during an official visit to the White House.

The two discussed joint efforts to advance innovation in Bitcoin, DeFi, and digital asset infrastructure — including partnerships, regulatory frameworks, and Pakistan’s bold move to launch a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

Minister Saqib stated:

“Our mission is to position Pakistan as a global hub for digital assets. From our Bitcoin reserve to new AI-ready data centers and mining infrastructure, we’re building the future.”

This meeting signals a growing alignment between Islamabad and Washington on blockchain tech, decentralized finance, and the next wave of digital economic development.

👉Leave your thoughts about this on X!

Technical Analysis Highlight

This week’s top technical analysis:

BTC Bitcoin’s chart looks like 2021 all over again!

History is rhyming… but will 2025 break the cycle?

Bull run or trap?

👉Let us know your opinions on Discord!

Rebalance Your Portfolio with Smart Bots

Forget spreadsheets and weekend recalculations! If you’ve ever wished your portfolio could manage itself while you focus on, well… literally anything else, this one’s for you.

Discover how rebalancing bots use smart automation to keep your crypto portfolio on track, on target, and off your to-do list.

👉 [Read the full post about rebalancing with smart bots] – because autopilot isn’t just for airplanes anymore.

Tutorial: How to Use Continuation Patterns

Not every market move means a reversal. Some are just catching their breath.

In this quick video tutorial, we break down continuation candlestick patterns, like flags, pennants, and triangles, so you can stop guessing and start recognizing when a trend is just taking a coffee break.

You’ll learn how to spot them, confirm them, and use them to time smarter entries and exits.

Short, clear, and full of real chart examples – this is pattern recognition made practical.

Watch now ⬇️

Macro-Economic Update

ECB Eases Policy as Inflation Nears Target – Is the Tightening Era Over?

The ECB has cut interest rates by 25 bps for the first time in this cycle, signaling a possible pause ahead as inflation trends toward the 2% target. 

Updated forecasts show inflation easing to 2.0% in 2025 (from 2.3%) and core inflation falling to 1.9% by 2026. Growth is expected to remain modest, with GDP projected at 0.9% in 2025 and 1.3% by 2027, supported by strong labor markets and rising public investment despite global trade uncertainties. 

President Lagarde hinted this may mark the end of the tightening phase, setting the stage for a new monetary chapter.

Event: Main Refinancing Rate
Date: 05/06/2025

Wallet Inflows & Outflows Weekly Report

Top 2 Cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH)

Bitcoin Bleeds, Altcoins Shine. A Week of Outflows and Rotation

This week, Bitcoin wallets saw outflows every single day, not one green candle in sight. The trend suggests caution or a shift in strategy among investors.

Meanwhile, Ethereum told a different story: despite notable outflows, it still logged several days of positive inflows.

What does it mean? We’re likely seeing a portfolio rotation, capital flowing from Bitcoin into altcoins, as traders hunt for better opportunities.

Keep an eye on this trend. If the rotation picks up pace, it could reignite momentum in the altcoin market just as Bitcoin cools off.

Economic Trends Affecting Crypto Markets

ECB Cuts, U.S. Acts, Wall Street Backs – Crypto’s Macro Momentum

This week, key economic shifts have shaped the crypto landscape: the ECB cut interest rates by 25 basis points to support growth amid easing inflation, potentially boosting investor appetite for risk assets like crypto. In the U.S., the CLARITY Act gained momentum in Congress, aiming to clarify the regulatory divide between the SEC and CFTC, though debate continues. 

Meanwhile, institutional adoption surged as Circle raised over $1 billion in its IPO, and JPMorgan announced plans to accept crypto-linked assets as collateral, signaling deeper integration of digital assets into mainstream finance.

Key Macroeconomic Insights

U.S. Tariff Ruling, China’s $139B Injection, Legal Setbacks Shake Global and Crypto Markets

Major macroeconomic events stirred global markets and crypto alike. The U.S. imposed steep tariffs on steel and aluminum, later ruled unlawful by a federal court but kept in place pending appeal, adding to trade uncertainty. 

Talks resumed with the EU, while Trump and Xi agreed to restart U.S.-China negotiations. 

China injected $139 billion into its banking system to ease liquidity pressures, and the ECB cut interest rate amid slowing growth. In response, Bitcoin dropped 2.6%, Ethereum 7%, and BNB 4%, reflecting crypto’s heightened sensitivity to global economic policy shifts.

Thanks for reading!

If you enjoyed this, share with friends who might be interested—and you can also share on your socials.

Got questions or special requests? Don’t think twice—reach out! Our team’s got your back and is always here to help.

DISCLAIMER: None of this is financial advice. This newsletter is here to educate, not to tell you where to put your money. It’s not investment advice or a sales pitch—just solid info to help you think smarter. Always do your homework and research carefully!