Key Market Signals: Kiyosaki’s Warnings, Liquidity Shifts, Institutional Moves, and Security Alerts

Robert Kiyosaki on the “Great Depression” and Long‑Term Targets

Robert Kiyosaki warns that a new financial crisis is already underway:

• Record‑high credit‑card debt, soaring U.S. national debt, and rising unemployment.

• He reiterates his long‑standing “Great Depression” forecast and advises investing in gold, silver, and Bitcoin.

• 20235 price targets: Bitcoin – $1 000 000; Gold – $30 000; Silver – $3 000.

• Core message: Don’t freeze in fear – act now to build wealth during the downturn.

U.S. Reverse Repo Drawdown and Potential QE

The U.S. reverse repo facility has shrunk to 2021 levels, signaling:

• Lower demand for this short‑term liquidity instrument.

• A possible pivot toward monetary easing and renewed money printing to support markets and the economy.

Glassnode on Bitcoin Holders: Sell‑Off vs. Accumulation

Glassnode data show:

• Short‑term holders of BTC are recording losses—typical early in a bear cycle.

• Long‑term investors remain profitable, but as more newcomers age into “long‑term” status, the risk of them selling increases.

• Historically, such holder‑type transitions have foreshadowed deeper corrections.

Lyn Alden: BTC Correlation with M2 Money Supply

Lyn Alden projects Bitcoin’s rise based on an 83% correlation with global M2 money supply over the past 12 months.

• Key driver: massive liquidity injections via potential Fed quantitative easing.

• Any new rounds of easing could accelerate Bitcoin’s next rally.

Ripple Secures FINRA Broker‑Dealer License

Having acquired Hidden Road for $1.25 billion, Ripple has now gained FINRA authorization to operate as a broker‑dealer.

• Expands prime brokerage services for debt markets.

• Opens institutional‑grade financial products under SEC oversight.

Galaxy Digital’s SOL Staking Surge

Over four days, Galaxy Digital withdrew 606,000 SOL ($79.7 million) from exchanges and staked 462,000 SOL ($60 million).

• Reduces exchange liquidity for SOL.

• Boosts staking yield and strengthens validator commitments.

Canary Capital’s Tron ETF Filing

Canary Capital has filed with the SEC to launch a TRX ETF with staking features.

• Part of its series of crypto‑ETF applications including XRP, Solana, Sui, and Pudgy Penguins.

• Indicates growing institutional demand for staking‑enabled altcoin products.

Aptos Community Debates Staking Rewards Cut

A proposal on Aptos would slash staking rewards from 7% to 3.79% over three months:

• Proponents argue lower yields will free capital for riskier, higher‑return ecosystem projects.

• Opponents fear weakened decentralization, as small validators may exit.

Crypto Security: Two High‑Profile Incidents

1. Shibai Trojan infiltrated Samsung and Huawei phones in China, stealing $1.6 million in crypto.

2. Coinspect discovered critical vulnerabilities in Stellar Freighter, Frontier Wallet, and Coin98—allowing stealth asset theft via Background Script and API manipulation. Patches have since been deployed.

Political & Corporate Market Cues

• Donald Trump: “We’re having good talks with China.”

• NEC Director Lael Brainard (Hassett): promises trade‑policy activity next week.

• Ford Motor Co.: halts shipments to China to avoid tariffs.