Tag: OG

Bitcoin recently dropped nearly 8% within 72 hours, triggering over $620 million in liquidations—67% of which came from short positions.

By ItalianCannon Key Points Despite the sharp decline, veteran traders (OG whales) continue holding or even adding to short positions, suggesting skepticism about the sustainability of the current bounce. Market sentiment shifted ahead of political noise, with prediction markets discounting tariff escalation fears before official statements emerged. Historical patterns show V-shaped recoveries after flash crashes, […]

David Schwartz Steps Down as Ripple CTO After 13 Years

By Marco Piccolo Key highlights: David Schwartz to step down as Ripple’s CTO at the end of 2025, ending a 13-year tenure. Schwartz will transition to a CTO Emeritus role and join Ripple’s board of directors. Ripple SVP Dennis Jarosch will assume the CTO position in 2026 amid growing competition in blockchain-based payments. Schwartz’s departure […]