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"Sell in May" Pattern Repeats? Reviewing the May Declines During the 2018 and 2022 Midterm Election Years

"Sell in May" Pattern Repeats? Reviewing the May Declines During the 2018 and 2022 Midterm Election Years

During previous midterm election years, historical drawdowns in May have reached approximately 30% and 70%. Looking ahead to 2026, escalating tariffs and evolving regulatory policies are creating a tug-of-war between bullish and bearish forces. This article reviews historical patterns, breaks down current market disagreements, and offers an on-chain monitoring framework.

Blog Team05/18/2026

Bitcoin’s Tug-of-War at $81,000: How AI Computing Power Is Reshaping Value Dynamics

Bitcoin’s Tug-of-War at $81,000: How AI Computing Power Is Reshaping Value Dynamics

Bitcoin continues to fluctuate between $82,000 and $85,000, while surging AI infrastructure capital expenditures are rapidly driving growth in the crypto market.

Blog Team05/11/2026

Morgan Stanley E-Trade’s Crypto Fee War: 0.5% Pricing Shakes Up Coinbase’s Retail Moat and Reshapes the Industry Landscape

Morgan Stanley E-Trade’s Crypto Fee War: 0.5% Pricing Shakes Up Coinbase’s Retail Moat and Reshapes the Industry Landscape

Morgan Stanley has officially launched a pilot program for spot cryptocurrency trading on its E-Trade platform, covering BTC, ETH, and SOL. The fee is just 50 basis points (0.50%), significantly lower than Coinbase and Robinhood.

Blog Team05/07/2026

From Qatar to Mining Farms: How Helium Shortages and Energy Constraints Are Simultaneously Impacting AI and Bitcoin Computing Power

From Qatar to Mining Farms: How Helium Shortages and Energy Constraints Are Simultaneously Impacting AI and Bitcoin Computing Power

The helium shortage and power equipment crisis triggered by the war in Iran are simultaneously impacting both AI expansion and crypto mining from the chip manufacturing side.

Blog Team04/28/2026

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Analysis of Bitcoin Trends Amid Central Bank Rate Decisions and Geopolitical Tensions: Navigating Interest Rates, Oil Prices, and the Pressures of War

Analysis of Bitcoin Trends Amid Central Bank Rate Decisions and Geopolitical Tensions: Navigating Interest Rates, Oil Prices, and the Pressures of War

This article examines how FOMC rate hike expectations impact the crypto market through the interconnected lenses of interest rates, oil prices, and geopolitical tensions. It analyzes Bitcoin’s pricing dynamics, on-chain structure, and potential evolution paths under macroeconomic pressures.

Blog Team04/28/2026

Energy Market Repricing After Easing Middle East Tensions: Why Are Oil Stocks Showing Resilience?

Energy Market Repricing After Easing Middle East Tensions: Why Are Oil Stocks Showing Resilience?

A ceasefire in the Middle East has eased the war premium on oil prices, yet the options market and institutional investors are doubling down on oil stocks.

Blog Team04/24/2026

Stablecoin Regulation Tug-of-War: The GENIUS Act Implementation and the CLARITY Act’s Controversial Benefits

Stablecoin Regulation Tug-of-War: The GENIUS Act Implementation and the CLARITY Act’s Controversial Benefits

The GENIUS Act has taken effect, and the OCC along with the Treasury Department are accelerating the implementation of stablecoin regulatory frameworks. However, the banking sector is mounting strong opposition to the stablecoin yield provisions in the CLARITY Act, citing concerns over deposit outflows.

Blog Team04/23/2026

Public Companies Net-Buy Over $2.5 Billion in BTC in a Single Week as Miners Offload a Record 32,000 Bitcoins in Q1

Public Companies Net-Buy Over $2.5 Billion in BTC in a Single Week as Miners Offload a Record 32,000 Bitcoins in Q1

Public Companies Record Over $2.5 Billion in Net Bitcoin Purchases in a Single Week, While Miners Sell a Record 32,000 BTC in Q1. How Will the Supply and Demand Tug-of-War Shape the Market?

Blog Team04/21/2026

Bitcoin Holds a Fragile Balance Near $75,000: Analyzing the Tug-of-War Between ETF Inflows and Geopolitical Risks

Bitcoin Holds a Fragile Balance Near $75,000: Analyzing the Tug-of-War Between ETF Inflows and Geopolitical Risks

This article analyzes the current market structure from four perspectives: price data, capital flows, options signals, and on-chain metrics.

Blog Team04/21/2026