Insider Newsletter - U.S. Q2 Expansion, Stablecoin Tensions, and Whale Portfolio Shifts | 08-29-2025

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

A summary of this week's highlights: The Philippines advanced plans for a national Bitcoin reserve, Ethereum outperformed Bitcoin, and the U.S. economy rebounded strongly in Q2. Whale wallet shifts, looming Fed cuts, stablecoin tensions, and Trump’s $6.4B crypto bet added to a week marked by macro cooling and fresh crypto innovation.

In this week’s market overview webinar, Ben talked about Bitcoin’s August performance and showed the difference between backtesting and live trading.

Yesterday, Ben and Raffa did another scalping session using Altrady’s Quick Scanner and shared some macro events that impact crypto.

Plus, we have some big news: our brand-new Beginner Trader Course is now live on the Altrady website. And it’s completely FREE!

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WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK

• Weekly Webinars: The crypto market overview webinar revealed Bitcoin’s August results and showed how backtesting stands against live trading. Ben and Raffa led another fast-paced scalping session using Altrady’s Quick Scan.
• Breaking News of the Week: The Philippines is moving to create a national Bitcoin reserve
• Technical Analysis Highlight: While BTC struggles, ETH is showing real strength
• Crypto Trading Strategies: How Market Makers Trick You & How to Outsmart Them
• Tutorial: Stop Loss Protection – What It Is and Why It Matters
• Macro-Economic Update: From Contraction to Expansion - US Economy Surges in Q2
• Wallet Inflows & Outflows Report: Whale Wallets Signal a Major Portfolio Shift
• Economic Trends Affecting Crypto Markets: Fed Cuts, Stablecoin Tensions, and Trump’s $6.4B Crypto Bet
• Key Macroeconomic Insights: Macro Cooling, Policy Hopes, and Crypto Innovation

Weekly Live Educational Webinars—Market Overview+Scalping Strategies

On Wednesday, Ben analyzed Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other altcoins, and showed how to set up shorts on BTC. Plus, he talked about building weekly trading plans for a good trading discipline.

You can watch the recording here 👇

In yesterday’s live scalping session, Ben and Raffa did another demonstration of the Quick Scanner, showing how to use Bollinger Bands to go long and determine some nice take profit targets using Altrady’s Smart Money indicator.

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

Breaking News

The Philippines is moving to create a national Bitcoin reserve

The House of Representatives just introduced the “Philippine Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act.”

If passed, the central bank (BSP) would be required to purchase 2,000 BTC every year for five years — building a reserve of 10,000 BTC. These coins would be locked for at least 20 years, with no selling or transfers allowed.

The plan aims to:

• Protect the economy from inflation
• Strengthen fiscal resilience (similar to gold reserves)
• Safeguard the country against debt risks

This makes the Philippines one of the first nations, after El Salvador, to officially propose stockpiling Bitcoin.

But questions remain:

• Where will the money come from?
• Can the country handle Bitcoin’s volatility?
• Is this visionary or too risky?

👉 Tell us what you think about this on X!

Technical Analysis Highlight

While BTC struggles, ETH is showing real strength

🔹 ETH has lost less than BTC during the dip
🔹 Price has bounced twice on the 100MA
🔹 Solid support holding at 4027
🔹 Next resistance target: 4837

Staying in the high-volume zone, ETH looks more resilient than Bitcoin right now.

👉 Let us know your opinions on Discord!

Are Market Makers Playing You Like a Fiddle? Flip the Script with Altrady’s Tools

Beyond its volatile nature, the crypto market is a rigged carnival game, and the guys running the booth are the market makers. Fake breakouts, stop hunts, hype dumps… they’re not accidents, they’re bait.

Our guide peels back the curtain on five of their favorite traps, and how you can spot them before you’re the next “liquidity donation.” With Altrady’s tools at your side, you’ll go from getting played to playing smarter.

👉 [Read how to outsmart the market makers]

Tutorial: How Stop Loss Protection Saves Your Trades

Most traders see stop losses as a panic button. But what if they could actually lock in profits instead of just cutting losses?

That’s where Altrady’s Stop Loss Protection comes in. Think of it as a bodyguard for your gains, especially when you’re chasing multiple take-profit levels.

This quick video shows you how to set it up and keep your trades in the green, even when the market tries to pull a fast one.

Watch the tutorial now!

Macro-Economic Update

From Contraction to Expansion - US Economy Surges in Q2

The US economy grew at an annualized 3.3% in Q2 2025, sharply rebounding from the 0.5% contraction in Q1 and slightly above the initial 3% estimate. The upward revision reflected stronger consumer spending (+1.6%) and business investment (+5.7%), partly offset by weaker government spending (-0.2%) and exports (-1.3%). 

The biggest boost came from a sharp drop in imports (-29.8%), which added positively to GDP after a surge in Q1. Overall, the data highlights resilient domestic demand, though softer trade and cooling investment suggest headwinds ahead.

Event: Prelim GDP q/q
Date: 28/08/2025

Wallet Inflows & Outflows Weekly Report

Top 2 Cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH)

Whale Wallets Signal a Major Portfolio Shift

This week marked a rare and striking divergence between the two largest cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin closed fully in the green, supported by significant whale inflows, while Ethereum posted a completely red week despite its price holding near elevated levels. Interestingly, Bitcoin’s price struggled to gain traction even amid accumulation, whereas Ethereum remained resilient but under selling pressure. 

The trend suggests a clear portfolio rotation by major market players, favoring BTC over ETH.

Economic Trends Affecting Crypto Markets

Fed Cuts, Stablecoin Tensions, and Trump’s $6.4B Crypto Bet

Crypto markets saw momentum from expectations of a September Fed rate cut, which weakened the dollar and supported risk assets. Bitcoin held near $113,000, with $109,000 eyed as key support, while U.S. banks pushed back on stablecoin platforms offering interest, underscoring regulatory tensions despite progress under the GENIUS Act.

Politically, the Trump family’s $6.4B crypto venture tied to Cronos (CRO) sparked a 115% surge in the token, reinforcing how policy, regulation, and politics continue to shape the market.

Key Macroeconomic Insights

Macro Cooling, Policy Hopes, and Crypto Innovation

During the last week of August, attention turned to inflation and growth signals: July’s PCE inflation was expected at 0.3% monthly, pushing annual core PCE close to 3%, while consumer spending likely rose 0.5% on strong auto sales. U.S. consumer confidence eased slightly to 97.4, still above recession-warning thresholds. 

Globally, S&P Global trimmed forecasts for economies such as India and Brazil amid tariff headwinds, though 2026 growth prospects remain firmer thanks to expected policy easing. In crypto, the spotlight shifted to Remittix (RTX), which won “Best Crypto ICO of 2025” after raising over $21M in presale and preparing for exchange listings, underscoring rising investor appetite for utility-focused altcoins.

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