Bankless ROLLUP: U.S. Crypto Task Force | Ethereum L1 Is Scaling | Microstrategy's Record BTC Buy | Uniswap v4 | Berachain's Massive Airdrop
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Feb 7, 2025 Mike Ippolito, co-founder of Blockworks and a DeFi guru, dives into the latest in the crypto world. They dissect Berachain's mainnet launch and its proof of liquidity, along with Uniswap V4's innovative features that are reshaping decentralized trading. Ippolito shares insights on Microstrategy's massive Bitcoin buy and the impact of U.S. regulatory changes. They also explore Ethereum's scaling upgrades and the competitive landscape of DeFi, revealing how these developments are influencing market dynamics.
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Market Spooks and Uncertainty
- Recent market spooks include the DeepSeek scare and Trump's trade war threats.
- These events highlight uncertainty and the difficulty of predicting market impact.
Bitcoin Strength and ETH Sell-Off
- Bitcoin showed strength, while Ether experienced a significant sell-off and did not recover as quickly.
- The ETH/BTC ratio reached lows unseen since January 2021, erasing ETH gains relative to Bitcoin.
TIA's Price Drop and Potential
- TIA, a Layer 1 blockchain, saw its price drop to below $3, erasing most gains since its launch.
- Despite challenges, Mike Ippolito sees potential in TIA, citing its focus on large blocks and data.