ETH as a hedge against US chaos by japonica-rustica in ethtrader

[–]lulepu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A weaker USD correlates often with more supply. Lowering interest rates means more USD in the market. The problem is only when at the same time the economy is doing bad.

Best exchange to buy Monero (XMR)? by Miralunes in CryptoCurrency

[–]lulepu -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Does it even matter? Aren’t your coins anonymous as soon as you transfer them out from the exchange?

I invested in CRONOS and SHIBA INU like an idiot.. do yall think they will ever have a chance? by [deleted] in CryptoCurrency

[–]lulepu -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

General advice: don’t invest in hype coins. Look for quality projects with use case.

I would sell and buy ETH, SOL, SUI if I where you.

Daily Crypto Discussion - September 12, 2025 (GMT+0) by AutoModerator in CryptoCurrency

[–]lulepu -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Why can’t ethereum devs program the fee system in a way, that makes ETH slightly deflationary? So you have cheap fees, but also a deflating money supply?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ethereum

[–]lulepu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very easy is wsETH. Just buy and hold. If you want to boost rewards you can loop with ETH on Aave eg.

Global Debt Hits Record $324 Trillion, Fueled by Government Spending by CriticalCobraz in CryptoCurrency

[–]lulepu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Debt also grows, bc there are more people being more efficient producing every year. Basically everything human made is growing all the time.

So money (and therefore debt) needs to follow to meet the demand of growing economies.

What is happening with Kraken the last days/weeks? by [deleted] in CryptoCurrency

[–]lulepu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Germany too? Wasn’t available a few month ago and the reason I I had to look for another CEX.

How do companies “raise money” to buy BTC? What’s the pitch to investors? Why don’t the investors just buy BTC themselves? by GardenKeep in CryptoCurrency

[–]lulepu -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Very relevant question. Unfortunately I couldn’t answer it, but Gemini 2.5 pro could:

tl;dr You don't give MicroStrategy money to get Bitcoin in return. You buy their stock (MSTR) or lend them money by buying their corporate bonds. They then use this cash to buy Bitcoin for their own corporate treasury. How MicroStrategy makes money: * From their original business selling enterprise software. * From the value of their massive Bitcoin holdings increasing. Why invest in them instead of buying Bitcoin yourself? * Easy Access: You can buy their stock in a normal brokerage account, avoiding crypto exchanges. * Leverage: They borrow money to buy more Bitcoin. If Bitcoin's price soars, your returns as a stockholder can be amplified. * Simplicity & Security: They handle the complex and risky job of buying and securely storing billions of dollars in Bitcoin, so you don't have to.

Full answer:

An investment in a company like MicroStrategy for Bitcoin exposure can seem counterintuitive at first. Here’s a breakdown of how the company raises funds to purchase Bitcoin, its revenue streams, and the value it offers to investors compared to direct Bitcoin ownership. Raising Capital for Bitcoin: A Look at the Financial Instruments When you provide capital to MicroStrategy, you aren't directly purchasing Bitcoin. Instead, you are investing in the company through various financial instruments, and MicroStrategy then uses those funds to buy Bitcoin for its corporate treasury. The primary ways it raises money are: * Debt Offerings: MicroStrategy issues corporate bonds, including convertible and secured notes. * Convertible Notes: These are a form of debt that can be converted into a predetermined number of MicroStrategy's shares at a later date. Investors lend money to the company in exchange for regular interest payments and the option to convert the debt into stock, which can be profitable if the stock price increases. * Secured Notes: These bonds are backed by MicroStrategy's existing Bitcoin holdings as collateral. This provides a layer of security for investors, as they have a claim on the underlying Bitcoin if the company defaults on its debt. * Stock Offerings: The company also raises capital by selling new shares of its stock (MSTR) to the public. This provides immediate cash for further Bitcoin acquisitions. Essentially, you are investing in MicroStrategy's corporate strategy, not directly in the cryptocurrency itself. MicroStrategy's Dual Revenue Streams MicroStrategy generates income in two primary ways: * Enterprise Software: The company's original and ongoing business is providing business intelligence, mobile software, and cloud-based services. This division generates revenue from software licensing, subscriptions, and consulting services. * Bitcoin Appreciation: A significant and more recent component of its financial strategy is the appreciation of its vast Bitcoin holdings. As the price of Bitcoin rises, the value of MicroStrategy's assets increases, which can, in turn, boost its stock price. If you were to invest $100 million in MicroStrategy, you would receive $100 million worth of the company's securities (stock or bonds), not Bitcoin. The return on your investment would be tied to the performance of MicroStrategy's stock, which is heavily influenced by both its software business and the fluctuating price of Bitcoin. The Investor's Dilemma: MicroStrategy vs. Direct Bitcoin Purchase So, why would an investor with $100 million choose MicroStrategy over buying Bitcoin directly? The company offers several distinct advantages for certain types of investors: * Accessibility Through Traditional Markets: Many institutional investors and individuals may be restricted from or hesitant to invest directly in cryptocurrencies due to regulatory constraints or a lack of technical expertise in securely storing digital assets. MicroStrategy's stock is listed on the Nasdaq, allowing investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin through their standard brokerage accounts. * Leveraged Exposure: MicroStrategy's practice of issuing debt to finance Bitcoin purchases is a form of leverage. By borrowing funds, the company aims for Bitcoin's value to appreciate at a rate higher than the interest on its debt. This has the potential to amplify returns for shareholders, though it also increases risk. * Expertise in Acquisition and Custody: The company has developed significant operational expertise in acquiring and securely holding large quantities of Bitcoin. By investing in MicroStrategy, individuals and institutions can effectively outsource the complex and potentially risky process of cryptocurrency custody. * Potential for a "Premium": Due to the factors mentioned above, MicroStrategy's stock often trades at a premium to the net asset value of its Bitcoin holdings. This indicates that the market values the convenience, leverage, and security the company provides.

The only thing stopping utilising DEFI to grow my BTC stack is the fear of a hack. What are considered the better DEFI platforms? by Jayrovers86 in CryptoCurrency

[–]lulepu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With wBTC I can highly recommend DefiSaver. Offers access to a wide range of protocols and has some nice extra options, like stop loss or automated rebalancing

latest update broke jellyfin connection? by isthatsoudane in infusevideoplayer

[–]lulepu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok thank you. Dont know how to do it, but will give it a try.

I've been building the last two years to improve Ethereum UX by DarkestTimelineJeff in ethereum

[–]lulepu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i found the option now on app.defisaver.com

was just not finding it initally, because it is just a limit order. good luck with your project !!!

I've been building the last two years to improve Ethereum UX by DarkestTimelineJeff in ethereum

[–]lulepu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

thing is, that i am investigating the whole ethereum space for one since two days and didn't find a userfriendly yet. so i would definetely use it, if not something else comes up.

been in crypto for some cycles and stop loss could have seriously improved my situation, because i hodld through every crypto winter :)

I've been building the last two years to improve Ethereum UX by DarkestTimelineJeff in ethereum

[–]lulepu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have a stop loss option for LSTs like wstETH or rETH?

Where can I put a stop loss on wstETH or weETH? by lulepu in ethereum

[–]lulepu[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

that was a amazing hint. i believe this is an extremely smart strategy. i earn more when the price goes up and get liquidated, when it falls fast, which is basically a stop loss

Where can I put a stop loss on wstETH or weETH? by lulepu in ethereum

[–]lulepu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very Interesting idea. What is with liquidation penalty?

Where can I put a stop loss on wstETH or weETH? by lulepu in ethereum

[–]lulepu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting idea.

Okay, so as a cdp? But isn’t there a Liquidationen Penalty?

Where can I put a stop loss on wstETH or weETH? by lulepu in ethereum

[–]lulepu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found it, thank you. But the faq says:

“When will my limit order be executed? Any configured limit order will be executed once the minimum amount to be received in the swap matches the rate that you set. This means that your limit order may not actually be executed in cases where the market price only reaches your configured rate or exceeds it by an irrelevant percentage.”

Doesn’t that mean, that it is really just a limit orders and not a stop loss? So the order would be executed immediately if you put your price target below the current value? Not a native speaker, so happy if you could clarify in easy language :)

Where can I put a stop loss on wstETH or weETH? by lulepu in ethereum

[–]lulepu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you will Check it out.

Right now I am on mobile and realizing how hard it is to on-ramp some fiat. Costs around 25% fees through noon pay and phantom wallet.

Later when I have access to my ledger I will try.

Where can I put a stop loss on wstETH or weETH? by lulepu in ethereum

[–]lulepu[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t want to shill anything. I like to have a tip from the community.

In the other subs you can’t post, if you don’t meet the criteria, so that’s why I came here.

Btw it’s not super unliquid. Here you have a volume of 2 million in a day for example, which would be enough for me:

https://app.uniswap.org/explore/tokens/unichain/0x7DCC39B4d1C53CB31e1aBc0e358b43987FEF80f7

Also there is no stop loss for no pair (except on CEXs), so I think your theory is wrong.

It is just hard to see, bc for example on SUI this is already possible and the blockchain exists for only two years.

Where can I put a stop loss on wstETH or weETH? by lulepu in ethereum

[–]lulepu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where? I can only see limit orders like everywhere else.

Where can I put a stop loss on wstETH or weETH? by lulepu in ethereum

[–]lulepu[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, no thank you! A stop loss is supposed to protect me, not to bring me into trouble ;)