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Welcome to the On the Margin Newsletter, brought to you by Ben Strack and Casey Wagner. Here’s what you’ll find in today’s shortened holiday edition:

An update from Capitol Hill and what the crypto industry is watching for. 
A look at bitcoin miners — and their share prices — two months after the halving.

Crypto’s time crunch 

Election season is well underway, which means the political ads are ramping up and the lawmaking process is ramping down. 

May was, generally speaking, a productive month for crypto…

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LATEST: Crypto Mobile Wallets Hit All-Time High with 28 Million Users

Mobile wallet usage for cryptocurrencies has reached a record high with 28.24 million users, showcasing a significant leap in industry user-friendliness. This peak is revealed in the latest State of Crypto Index, signaling an increase in mainstream adoption due to enhanced user experiences across platforms.

Leading the pack, MetaMask Mobile, CoinbaseWallet, and TrustWallet make up the bulk of this growth, illustrating their continued dominance in the market. Meanwhile, newcomers like Phantom are quickly climbing in popularity, demonstrating the dynamic nature of this burgeoning sector.

With an estimated 580 million crypto owners worldwide, according to CryptoCom, the potential for mobile wallet expansion is enormous. The current figures suggest there’s an opportunity to expand mobile wallet usage by over twentyfold among existing cryptocurrency owners alone.

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Exploring the Bitcoin Ecosystem Pyramid

The Bitcoin community is vast and varied, encompassing a range of roles that participants may adopt, each depicted as a layer within a pyramid structure. At the apex are ‘Hodlers,’ individuals who purchase Bitcoin and hold onto it for the long term, aiming for appreciation without engaging much in trading. Just below are ‘Miners/Validators,’ key players who process transactions and secure the network through their computational work.

The middle tier consists of ‘Investors,’ who inject capital into Bitcoin with expectations of returns but are more active in managing their investments compared to hodlers. Next are the ‘Traders,’ who actively buy and sell Bitcoin in the short term, seeking to profit from the volatility in market prices.

Further down the pyramid, we find ‘Shitcoiners,’ a colloquial term used within the community for those investing in less established or lower-quality cryptocurrencies. At the foundation are ‘Nocoiners,’ individuals who do not own any cryptocurrency and may be skeptical of the digital currency space.

This hierarchical structure invites viewers to consider where they fit within the ecosystem and whether they agree with these categorizations. It sheds light on the diverse approaches individuals take towards Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, reflecting the wide range of strategies, goals, and risk appetites found within this dynamic field.

Disclaimer: Market capitalizations and data can vary in real-time. The information provided here is intended purely for educational purposes and should not, under any circumstances, be construed as financial advice.

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Top Trending Crypto Coins of The Day

BIGCAP COINS:

  1. Bitcoin: Market Cap of $1.2 Trillion.
  2. Solana: Market Cap of $63.4 Billion.
  3. Pepe: Market Cap of $4.8 Billion.

MIDCAP COINS:

  1. zkSync: Market Cap of $837 Million.
  2. Minu: Market Cap of $2.4 Million.
  3. io.net: Market Cap of $372 Million.

RISING COINS:

  1. MAGA: Market Cap of $105 Million.
  2. PeiPei: Market Cap of $278 Million.
  3. MAGA: Market Cap of $364 Million.

Disclaimer: Market capitalizations can vary in real-time. The information provided here is intended purely for educational purposes and should not, under any circumstances, be construed as financial advice.

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LATEST: Toncoin (TON) Experiences 376% Spike from Whale Activity

Whale investors are showing renewed interest in Toncoin (TON), the cryptocurrency linked to the popular Telegram platform, as evidenced by a staggering 376% increase in large transaction volumes. Despite a recent price dip to $6.90, this surge in whale activity signals strong market confidence and potential for recovery, particularly after a bearish week.

On-chain data reveals an impressive influx of 1.74 million TON transactions in the last 24 hours, totaling approximately $12.42 million. This significant activity comes just after Toncoin’s peak at $8.24 earlier in June, suggesting that major players may be gearing up for another substantial rally.

Market analysis tool, Santiment’s MVRV ratio indicates a neutral valuation for Toncoin, neither overvalued nor undervalued. This balance could be the precursor to a stable trading phase, potentially followed by a short-term price increase as the market finds equilibrium. This activity underscores the growing acceptance and optimism surrounding Toncoin and, by extension, the broader cryptocurrency market.

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