Gideon Wolf
GideonWolff is a 27-year-old technical analyst and journalist with extensive experience in the cryptocurrency industry. With a focus on technical analysis and news reporting, GideonWolff provides valuable insights on market trends and potential opportunities for both investors and those interested in the world of cryptocurrency.
Articles written by Gideon Wolf
AI Data Centers May Strain Water Supplies in US High-Stress Regions
AI data centers are straining water supplies in high-stress U.S. regions, with two-thirds of new facilities since 2022 located in areas facing shortages. A single 100MW site consumes 2 million liters daily, equivalent to 6,500 households, as evaporative cooling evaporates 80% of water used. About two-thirds of new data centers built or planned since 2022 […]
Indian Rupee Slips at 2026 Open; Traders Hope Stocks Aid Recovery as Silver Surges 150%
India’s rupee opened 2026 at 89.9525 per USD, slipping from Wednesday’s close of 89.87, per Google Finance data. This follows a 4.72% annual decline in 2025—the weakest since 2022’s near-10% drop—driven by corporate dollar demand in thin holiday trading. Rupee opens 2026 at 89.9525 vs USD, down slightly from 89.87 close 4.72% yearly loss in […]
Experts Predict 12-15% Stock Gains in 2026 Despite Midterm Pullback Risks
2026 stock market predictions from experts point to 12-15% portfolio growth potential despite midterm election volatility, with historical year-two pullbacks averaging 17.5%. Dips offer buying opportunities, followed by average 31.7% rebounds the next year. Presidential cycle data since 1950 shows second-year declines averaging 17.5%, steeper than other years at 11-13%. Midterm years have triggered bear […]
2025 Crypto Funding Climbs to $39.95B, Boosted by Solana IDOs and Infrastructure
Crypto funding in 2025 reached $39.95 billion, a more than twofold increase from 2024’s $11.5 billion to $13.5 billion range. Venture capital shifted to larger, selective rounds in infrastructure, AI, and real-world assets, signaling maturation amid a recovering market. Crypto funding 2025 hit $39.95B, up 2.5x from prior year lows Fewer deals but higher values, […]
Yield-Bearing Stablecoins Like Ethena’s USDe Generate $250M Income in 2025
Yield-bearing stablecoins generated over $250 million in passive income in 2025 through DeFi vaults across 110 chains and 495 apps. They provide stable value with yields from liquidity pools, lending, and risk-curated strategies, attracting investors seeking indirect exposure amid altcoin declines. Yield-bearing stablecoins expanded to $13B market cap within $314B total stablecoins, led by Ethena’s […]
BYD Tops Tesla in 2025 EV Sales, May Maintain Lead in 2026
BYD delivered 4.6 million electric vehicles in 2025, surpassing Tesla to become the world’s largest EV maker with a 7.7% year-over-year growth, meeting its revised full-year target amid intensifying competition and subsidy reductions. BYD achieved 4.6 million EV deliveries in 2025, up 7.7% from 2024. International sales reached a record 1.05 million units overseas. Analysts […]
Tesla Stock Rises on Robotaxi Hopes Amid Expected Second Yearly Sales Drop
Tesla’s stock surged over 60% in late 2024 despite an 11% sales drop to 440,900 vehicles in Q4, driven by Elon Musk’s robotaxi and AI hype rather than actual car deliveries. Investors bet on future autonomy tech amid weakening demand. Tesla deliveries fell 11% year-over-year in Q4 2024 to 440,900 units. Stock rose due to […]
Nokia Eyes AI Telecom Growth with Nvidia’s $1 Billion Partnership
Nokia’s partnership with Nvidia centers on a $1 billion investment to integrate AI into telecom networks. Announced in October, it drove a 25% surge in Nokia’s shares, pushing its valuation to around €32 billion amid a strategic shift from mobile phones to advanced networking infrastructure. Nokia dominated global mobile phones until the iPhone and Android […]
South Korea’s Exports Top $710 Billion in 2025, Boosted by Semiconductor Surge
South Korea’s 2025 exports hit a record $710 billion, surpassing $700 billion for the first time, driven by semiconductors surging 22.2% to $173 billion amid AI and data center demand. Semiconductors led with $173 billion in exports, up 22.2% from $142 billion in 2024. December exports rose 8.7% on a working-day adjusted basis after November’s […]
Lagarde Welcomes Bulgaria to Euro Area as Symbol of Unity Amid Global Pressures
Bulgaria officially joins the euro area on January 1, 2026, becoming the 21st EU member state to adopt the single currency at a fixed rate of 1.95583 Bulgarian lev to one euro. ECB President Christine Lagarde hailed it as a symbol of European unity amid global pressures, enhancing economic integration and stability. Bulgaria’s euro adoption […]
CME Raises Silver Futures Margins Again After Extreme Price Swings
CME raised margin requirements on precious-metal futures like gold, silver, platinum, and palladium for the second time in one week due to extreme volatility from sharp rallies and rapid selloffs, helping clearinghouses manage heightened daily risk exposure. Second margin hike in a week targets gold, silver, platinum, and palladium futures. Triggered by violent price swings, […]
Apple Cuts Vision Pro Production, Ad Spend Amid Weak Demand Signals
Apple has cut Vision Pro production due to weak demand, with only 390,000 units shipped in 2024 and manufacturing lines shut down by Luxshare in early 2025. Holiday season shipments are limited to 45,000 units, alongside a 95% reduction in digital marketing spend across major markets. Low sales trigger production halt: Apple’s Chinese assembler Luxshare […]