“Hang a Right!”

Hi There! Just like that, June folded into July, crossing the halfway mark of 2025! I paused to take it all in. Exhale…..Whew, what a first half it’s been!

I think back to standing on that platform at my powerlifting meet earlier this year, my hands gripping the bar tighter than ever. When I hit that personal record on my bench press, all I could think about were those early morning sessions, every “I don’t feel like it” day I pushed through, and every quiet decision to keep showing up for myself. It was well worth it.

Then came Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas: new faces, brilliant minds, stimulating conversations, and a renewed sense of purpose for what’s possible when passion meets preparation. Between those two moments, there were dozens of quiet victories that didn’t make the highlight reel, but they mattered just as much. The hard days, the setbacks, and the tears I shed in silence were all part of the process too.

At the start of this year, I said I was going to starve the distractions. Let me tell you, distractions came in droves and in all forms. Thankfully, I stayed the course. It wasn’t always perfect or graceful, but I remained faithful. With that, I’m choosing to celebrate the effort, the endurance, and the progress I’ve made.

Now, with July unfolding, I’m giving myself permission to be still again. I want to reevaluate the goals I set back in January. Do they still reflect the version of me that has grown these last six months? Are they still rooted in what truly matters, or do they need to shift to match who I’m becoming?

I’m making room to:

• Adjust what no longer serves me

• Simplify what feels too heavy

• Rest without guilt

• Speak positively over myself, even when doubt creeps in

• See myself winning, even when the scoreboard says otherwise

If the first half of this year felt slow, messy, or painful for you, I want you to hear this: You are not behind; you are not forgotten; and you are not done. There is still time to grow, to reset, to make a pivot, or simply to breathe.

You’ve made it through every hard day up to now. That alone proves you’re capable of getting through whatever’s next. Keep visualizing the version of yourself you’re working toward. Trust your process. Celebrate your strength. More importantly, remember to rest, for we do our best work when we’re not running on fumes.

The second half of 2025 is still unwritten. Let’s step into it boldly, clearly, and with gratitude.

I’m rooting for you all the way! Let’s keep going! 

Alright, let’s dig in!

U.S. Markets Recap (June 22 - June 28, 2025)

A rally fueled by AI, cooling geopolitical risk, and hope for future rate cuts carried U.S. equities to new heights last week. The S&P 500 notched another all-time high, capping a near $10 trillion recovery since the April lows. But by last Friday, the tone shifted after President Trump abruptly ended trade talks with Canada and threatened new tariffs within a week. Still, Wall Street held most of its gains, driven by Micron’s earnings surprise, Nvidia’s continued surge, and dovish hints from the Federal Reserve.

Globally, risk appetite extended into Europe and Asia, while commodities faltered under easing war tensions. The bond market rallied, and the dollar fell sharply, setting the stage for what could be a pivotal start to Q3.

Equities:

• S&P 500: Flirted with record highs all week, up ~20% from April lows.

• Nasdaq: Led the charge as tech names, especially AI, drew heavy buying.

• Dow: Participated, but trailed as cyclicals lagged behind growth stocks.

Markets shrugged off early-week concern over U.S. airstrikes on Iranian sites after the response from Tehran proved largely symbolic. The risk mood improved rapidly on a ceasefire deal and renewed AI excitement, especially after Micron’s earnings beat drove Nvidia (NVDA) up 4%, returning it to the title of world’s most valuable company.

By the end of last week, trade optimism turned tense. While Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick teased an upcoming U.S.-China deal, Trump’s sudden tariff threats against Canada reminded investors that geopolitics remain volatile.

Fixed Income:

• Bond yields fell sharply, with the 2-year dropping 17 basis points and the 10-year sliding 9 bps.

• The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index climbed, as investors piled into bonds on increased rate cut bets.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell stuck to his data-dependent mantra. He admitted that if current trends hold, rate cuts will become more likely, even as internal forecasts still point to rising inflation from tariffs. However, four straight months of declining inflation, weakening consumer spending, and a disappointing economic surprise index may ultimately force the Fed’s hand.

Commodities:

• WTI Crude Oil: Plunged over 12%, dragged down by the Israel-Iran ceasefire and open shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz.

  • Still, low inventories and summer driving demand could help stabilize prices in the weeks ahead.

• Gold: Fell for a second week as safe-haven demand faded.

• Silver: Held steady, while copper and platinum gained ground.

Currencies:

• The U.S. Dollar Index fell 1.3%, marking a 10% drop YTD, as traders increased bets on upcoming Fed cuts.

• The euro soared 3% in June, up six months in a row—the longest streak in eight years. It now sits at the highest level since September 2021.

• Speculators have ramped up short positions on the dollar to levels not seen in nearly two years (net short $20.1B).

• Stronger inflation in France and Spain cooled ECB rate cut hopes, pushing the euro higher and widening the Fed-ECB divergence.

This divergence, combined with speculation that Trump may nominate a dovish Fed chair, has analysts warning of a possible additional 9% drop in the dollar.

U.S. Economic Recap (June 22 - June 28, 2025)

• Q1 GDP: Revised down to 0.5%, the weakest print since the early pandemic. Consumer spending slowed drastically.

• PCE Inflation: Remained tame at just 0.1% month-over-month, confirming cooling price pressures.

• Durable Goods Orders: Surged—nearly double estimates, partially offsetting weak GDP and trade data.

• Personal Spending and Income: Both declined in May, supporting the slowdown narrative.

Markets largely ignored Q1 data, viewing it as stale. Focus instead turned to tech strength and Fed messaging.

Global Markets Recap (June 22 - June 28, 2025)

Europe:

• European equities closed higher, thanks to last Friday’s rally after NATO defense spending news and cooling Middle East fears.

• Political turbulence in the UK dampened sentiment, as welfare reform backlash pressured Labour’s coalition.

• Inflation data from France and Spain surprised to the upside, casting doubt on ECB easing.

Asia:

• Best week in two months for Asian equities.

  • Japan led gains, fueled by tech outperformance mirroring Nasdaq strength.

  • Taiwan surged on semiconductor momentum.

  • South Korea cooled slightly after MSCI retained its EM status.

  • Hong Kong and China advanced on new consumption stimulus from the PBOC.

Crypto Recap (June 22 - June 28, 2025)

Crypto enjoyed a breakout alongside equities:

• Bitcoin rose 3.6%, with $2.2 billion in ETF inflows (a sharp reversal from previous outflows).

• Renewed appetite for risk and fading fears around regulation buoyed sentiment.

Top Crypto Gainers Last Week: PENGU, SEI, JUP, ARB, SYRUP

Here are other key highlights from last week:

• Homebuyers could soon use crypto to help get a mortgage.

• Ripple expanded multichain interoperability with Wormhole integration.

• SoFi Technologies relaunched spot crypto trading.

• The playbook for bringing millions of football fans to Web3.

This week is short and very chill!

Key U.S. Economic Releases developments so far:

• ISM Manufacturing PMI (Tues.): Still contracting at 49.0, but production rose. New Orders and Employment indices fell.

• JOLTS (Tues.): Surprising strength in job openings, 7.77 million, beating forecasts and raising doubts about a rapidly weakening labour market.

• ADP Nonfarm Payrolls (Wed.): Huge miss. 33,000 jobs, lowest since Feb 2022. May revised down. Traders viewed it as confirmation of a cooling jobs market.

Key U.S. Economic Releases remaining this week:

(All on Thursday morning, ahead of Friday’s July 4 holiday closure):

• Jobless Claims

• Nonfarm Payrolls

• Unemployment Rate

• Average Hourly Earnings

• ISM Services PMI

These reports could confirm or contradict current Fed expectations, and set the tone for July trading.

Fed speeches and Policy this week:

• Bostic (Mon. & Thurs.)

• Goolsbee (Mon.)

• Fed Chair Powell (Tues.)

Powell emphasized that he wants to leave the economy in strong shape for his successor, while firmly stating he has “nothing for you” when asked about staying on as a Fed Governor. He acknowledged that while the current level of federal debt is sustainable, the trajectory is not, pointing to the need for long-term fiscal reform. Powell signaled that the Fed expects higher inflation readings this summer, but also noted a gradual cooling in the labour market. A key signal that the economy is slowing. Importantly, he stated that a solid majority within the Fed now expects rate cuts later this year, suggesting that while the Fed remains cautious, the shift toward easing is clearly underway.

Earnings: 

This is a light week for Earnings.

Medium-to-High Impact Global Economic Events This Week:

Week 6/22/25 - 6/28/25 Recap

Special Tools and Strategies - CoinCatch

If you’ve ever had a trade fail because you forgot to turn on your VPN, or sat through days of silence waiting for your KYC documents to be approved, you know how quickly crypto trading can go from exciting to exhausting. Sometimes it’s just one mistake, one login from the wrong location, and suddenly your funds are locked or your account access is restricted.

That’s why more traders are giving CoinCatch a serious look. It removes two of the biggest headaches in crypto: no KYC, no VPN. Just a clean, simple path to trading. Here’s what makes it worth exploring and where you still need to tread carefully.

What Is CoinCatch?

CoinCatch is a centralized crypto exchange designed for both spot and derivatives trading.

It lets you trade without going through KYC (yes, you can trade without uploading your entire identity). Better yet, there’s no VPN required to use the platform.

CoinCatch is best known for its crypto derivatives platform, offering a streamlined way to go long or short on coins like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and more. You can also trade spot (buying and selling actual crypto), which makes it useful whether you’re actively speculating or simply stacking some coins.

It’s licensed as a Money Service Business under FinCEN (U.S.) and FINTRAC (Canada), which adds a layer of legitimacy, especially for traders who want peace of mind around regulations.

Services and Features That Matter

Here’s what CoinCatch brings to the table, especially for newer traders looking for more than just hype:

1. Futures Trading (USDT-M, Coin-M, USDC-M)

You can trade crypto contracts with leverage. This means you can control larger positions with less capital. CoinCatch supports:

• USDT-M (Tether-margined futures)

• Coin-M (coin-margined futures like BTC or ETH)

• USDC-M (a more stable alternative)

Tools include:

• Cross and isolated margin modes

• Trailing stop orders

• Adjustable leverage

• Real-time risk monitoring

For example, say you want to long Ethereum with 10x leverage. Learn more about crypto leverage trading in Issue #118. CoinCatch gives you the interface and speed to execute that trade and set your stop loss in seconds.

2. Spot Trading

For those who just want to buy and hold or swap between assets, CoinCatch also offers basic spot trading. You can trade over a dozen major coins, including:

• Bitcoin (BTC)

• Ethereum (ETH)

• Litecoin (LTC)

• Polygon (MATIC)

• Dogecoin (DOGE)

• Ripple (XRP)

• Shiba Inu (SHIB)

• Filecoin (FIL)

• And more coming (400+ assets on the roadmap)

If you’re dollar-cost averaging or just starting to build a portfolio, spot trading is the place to begin.

3. No KYC. No VPN. Real Privacy

This isn’t a shady workaround. CoinCatch gives you a verified, secure, and legal path to trade without uploading personal documents. For many users around the world, especially in countries with unstable banking systems or restrictive internet policies, this is huge.

Forget the stress of waiting three days for your documents to clear or scrambling for a VPN when your session times out. You log in and trade.

4. Copy Trading for Beginners

This is one of CoinCatch’s most beginner-friendly features.

You can follow experienced traders and automatically mirror their trades. It’s a hands-off way to gain exposure to the markets while learning in real time.

Let’s say there’s a top trader who focuses on BTC scalping strategies. You can set your account to follow them. Every time they enter or exit a position, your account does the same. You control how much capital you allocate and can unfollow anytime.

Benefits:

• No need to understand charts or price action

• Great for people with full-time jobs

• You can diversify by following multiple strategies

5. Security and Proof of Reserves

CoinCatch uses a Merkle tree system to offer Proof of Reserves. This means:

• Your funds are accounted for in a publicly verifiable structure

• You can verify that CoinCatch holds more in reserves than it owes to users

• Assets are protected in hot and cold wallets with strict access controls

Translation: Your money isn’t being used recklessly behind the scenes.

6. Around-the-Clock Customer Support

Problems don’t wait for business hours, and neither does CoinCatch support. If you run into an issue, like a stuck withdrawal or login glitch, you can email [email protected] 24/7.

7. Performance and Liquidity

CoinCatch Derivatives Trading System 3.0 claims to handle millions of trades per second, similar to Nasdaq-level systems. What that means in practice is:

• Low slippage

• Fast execution

• No freezing in volatile moments

If you’ve ever had a trade stuck during a market move, you know how painful that can be. Platforms that can’t scale under pressure can cost you real money.

Pros and Cons

Let’s talk about the real experience based on user reviews, platform data, and community feedback.

Pros

• No KYC Needed: You can stay private and start trading in minutes.

• No VPN Restrictions: Huge plus for international users.

• Low Learning Curve for Spot and Copy Trading: Beginners feel comfortable quickly.

• Wide Asset Selection: Solid list for both popular and emerging cryptos.

• Security Through Proof of Reserves: More transparency than many exchanges.

• High-Speed Execution: Great for scalpers or futures traders.

• 24/7 Support: Responsive by email.

Cons

• Not Ideal for U.S. Residents: While it's accessible, U.S.-based users should be cautious about regulations. Always consult legal guidance.

• No Fiat Onramp (Yet): You’ll need to deposit crypto from another wallet or exchange.

• Advanced Features Can Be Overwhelming: Margin, leverage, trailing stops are great tools, but beginners should start small.

• Copy Trading Still Requires Monitoring: Following someone else blindly is not a guarantee of profit.

• Interface Isn’t Fully Polished for Mobile: Some users report that the app experience is not as smooth as desktop.

Getting Started with CoinCatch (Step-by-Step)

The process is straightforward:

Step 1: Create an Account

Head to CoinCatch.com. No ID documents. Just sign up with an email and set your password.

Step 2: Deposit Crypto

You can deposit using major chains like TRX, ETH, BTC, BSC, or XRP. Just copy your wallet address or scan the QR code.

If you already have funds on Binance, Coinbase, or Trust Wallet, it’s just a simple transfer.

Step 3: Start Trading

If you want to spot buy Bitcoin, go long on Ethereum futures, or copy an expert’s portfolio, it’s all in one dashboard. Take it slow. Start with spot trading (buy low, sell high) or follow a trader before you move into leveraged positions.

If you’re looking for a crypto platform that respects your privacy, doesn’t tie your hands with red tape, and gives you room to grow, CoinCatch might be a great place to start.

CoinCatch solves real problems for people who want a straightforward way to trade crypto with privacy, performance, and security.

For beginners, the copy trading feature and no-KYC setup are standout benefits.

For intermediate and advanced traders, the fast futures platform and ability to set advanced orders like trailing stops are a plus.

That said, like any exchange, it’s not a magic money machine. You’ll still need to understand risk, watch your position sizes, and use the tools available to protect your capital.

Disclaimer: Crypto trading involves significant risk. Always do your own research and never invest more than you can afford to lose.

Disclaimer: This newsletter is strictly educational. The information this report provides does not constitute investment, financial, trading, or any other advice. You should not treat any of the report’s content as such. Please be careful and do your research.