Articles by Filip Ondruška
Strategy Just Made Its Largest Bitcoin Sale Ever. The "Never Sell" Era Is Officially Over.
Strategy sold 3,588 BTC for $216 million between June 29 and July 5, its largest Bitcoin sale in history, at a 20% loss to its own cost basis.
Best Crypto for Day Trading in 2026: Why Liquidity Beats Volatility
The best crypto for day trading is not the one that moves the most. It's the one you can enter and exit without slippage eating your profit. Here's how to choose.
When to Sell Crypto: Take-Profit Frameworks That Don't Need Prediction
You can't predict the top. These systematic take-profit frameworks tell you when to sell crypto using rules instead of guesswork.
Binance Exits EU: MiCA Redraws the Map While the US Clarity Act Gains Ground
Binance exits EU markets after failing to secure a MiCA license, while the US crypto market structure bill advances in the Senate. What it means for traders.
How to Read a Crypto Order Book: Liquidity and Market Depth Explained
Learn how to read a crypto order book, understand market depth, spot buy and sell walls, and use liquidity to avoid slippage and trade with better execution.
Crypto Liquidations Hit $1.26 Billion as Bitcoin Slides Toward $58K
Crypto liquidations topped $1.26B in 24 hours as Bitcoin slid toward $58K. Here's what drove the wipeout — and what it means for funded traders.
How Many Trades Per Day Should You Take? A Guide by Trading Style
How many trades per day is right for day traders, scalpers, and prop traders? The honest answer depends on your style, and overtrading is the fastest way to fail.
Microsoft Found Malware That Hijacks Crypto Transfers Through USB Sticks. Here Is How It Works.
Microsoft identified a USB-spreading worm called CryptoBandits that has silently swapped crypto wallet addresses since February 2026. Here is exactly how it works.
What Is Leverage in Crypto Trading? How It Works and How to Use It
Leverage lets you control a larger crypto position with less capital, and amplifies losses just as fast. Here's how leverage works and what each ratio means.
Crypto Fund Trader Staged a Fake Security Incident to Launch a New Product. What Actually Happened.
Crypto Fund Trader published official statements claiming an unauthorized wallet transfer, built 24 hours of tension, then revealed it was a marketing stunt.
Topstep Doesn't Do Crypto. Here's the Best Alternative for Funded Crypto Trading.
Topstep doesn't offer crypto. If you want to trade crypto with funded capital, here's how the model translates, what changes, and which crypto prop firm fits
JPMorgan, Bank of America, and Citi Are Building a Shared Blockchain Network.
JPMorgan, Citi, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo plan a shared tokenized deposit network through The Clearing House by mid-2027.
Are Crypto Prop Firms Legit and Worth It? The Honest Answer With Real Data
Some crypto prop firms are legitimate and pay out at scale. Others vanish with your challenge fee. Here is how to verify any firm before you pay.
The SEC Just Approved the First Blockchain Competitor to the DTCC. Here Is What It Changes
Paxos won SEC approval to clear US stocks on blockchain as a central securities depository on May 28. Here is what same-day T+0 settlement means for crypto.
Everything Sold Off Today Except Zcash. Here Is the Four-Catalyst Story Behind ZEC's 12% Move.
Zcash price hit $610.88 today, up 11.98%, while BTC fell 4.44% and ETH dropped 5.52%. Here is the four-catalyst story behind ZEC's move.
Mt. Gox Just Moved $739 Million in Bitcoin. Strategy Sold for the First Time Since 2022
Mt. Gox transferred 10,422 BTC worth $739M on June 2 in its largest move in months. Strategy sold 32 BTC for the first time since 2022.
What Is the Consistency Rule in Prop Trading and Why Does It Block Payouts?
The prop firm consistency rule blocks payouts even when you're profitable. Learn exactly how it works, who it affects most, and what it means for prop traders.
Prop Firm News Trading: Which Firms Allow It and Which Don't
Most prop firms restrict news trading with blackout windows. Find out which crypto prop firms allow news trading and why restrictions exist.
Bitcoin ETFs Just Logged Their Longest Outflow Streak Ever. And Strategy May Be About to Sell
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded nine consecutive days of outflows totalling $2.8 billion – the longest streak since launch in January 2024.
Samsung Just Spent $408 Million to Buy Into South Korea's Biggest Crypto Exchange
Three Samsung affiliates agreed to buy a 4% stake in Dunamu, Upbit's parent, for $408M on May 28. Hana Bank, Hanwha, and now Samsung.
One Company Now Controls 4.47% of All ETH in Existence. What Bitmine Is Actually Building
Bitmine announced 5.39 million ETH holdings worth $11.5B on May 26, with 4.71M already staked. One company controls 4.47% of total ETH supply.
A Truth Social Post Moved Bitcoin 5% in Hours. What It Says About Geopolitical Risk
Trump posted a largely negotiated Iran peace deal on Truth Social on May 23. Bitcoin rebounded from $74k to $77k in hours.
Morgan Stanley Filed for a Solana ETF. Here Is What MSOL Changes
Morgan Stanley updated its MSOL Solana ETF filing with staking on May 20. Here is what it means for SOL price and institutional adoption in 2026.
Best Prop Trading Firms for Beginners 2026: Start With the Right Firm
Looking for the best prop trading firms for beginners in 2026? Compare FTMO, FundedNext, Topstep, and find out why crypto beginners have good starting point.
The NYSE Owner Just Brought Oil Markets to 120 Million Crypto Traders
ICE and OKX are launching WTI and Brent crude oil perpetual futures for 120 million crypto traders. Here is what the oil futures crypto launch means.
XRP Was Written Off by the SEC. One Year Later It Has $63 Billion in Regulated Futures Volume.
XRP hit $62.87B in CME notional futures volume in its first year of regulated trading, while XRP price fell 40%.
How Do Crypto Prop Firms Make Money? The Business Model Explained
How do prop firms make money? Challenge fees, profit splits, and real exchange execution explained. Learn how the crypto prop trading business model works.
The Derivative – May 19, 2026: The Week Stocks Started Trading Like Crypto
The CLARITY Act cleared Senate committee 15-9. Bitcoin ETFs bled $1B in a week. Ostium launched equity perps on Nasdaq data.
Bitcoin Just Fell Back Through $79,000 and $550M Got Liquidated – Here Is What Funded Traders Do
BTC dropped to $78,600 on May 15 as Treasury yields surged and $550M was liquidated.
The Most Profitable Trading Strategy: What the Data Actually Shows
From trend following to swing trading, discover the most profitable trading strategies across markets, and how funded crypto traders use them.
The CLARITY Act Just Cleared Senate Committee 15-9: Here Is What the Vote Actually Changes
The CLARITY Act passed the Senate Banking Committee 15-9 today, May 14, with bipartisan support. Here is what committee clearance actually means for funded traders
Two Weeks Ago It Was Shorts. Today $230M in Longs Got Wiped – Here Is What the Flip Tells
$230M in crypto futures were liquidated in 24 hours with 90%+ hitting long positions on BTC, ETH and SOL. After two weeks of short squeezes, the market just flipped.
A Prop Firm Leaked Its Traders' Social Security Numbers — What the Topstep Breach Means
Topstep exposed trader SSNs and government IDs in two separate 2025 incidents. Class action lawsuits are now being filed.
$356M Liquidated as BTC Short Squeeze Hits: What Funded Traders Learn From the Biggest Losers
$356M was liquidated in 24 hours as BTC broke $80,000. One trader lost $1.94M wiping out 11 winning trades in a single exit.
How to Connect Your Bybit API to Mubite: Step-by-Step Setup Guide
Set up your Bybit API for Mubite's crypto prop trading challenge in minutes. Exact permissions, common errors, and what to do if your connection fails.
Kraken Just Became the Only Regulated Venue Offering Leveraged Crypto to US Retail
Kraken launched CFTC-regulated spot margin trading with 10x leverage this week, the first product on its new Bitnomial licenses.
CME Is About to Trade Crypto Around the Clock – Here Is What Changes for Every Funded Trader in May
CME ends its 46-hour weekend blackout on May 29. No more weekend gaps, no more Friday liquidity cliffs. Here is exactly what shifts for funded traders.
BTC Broke Above $80,000 and the May Pattern Just Reset – What Funded Traders Do Next
Bitcoin hit $82,194 today, breaking above the $79,485 threshold that historically determines May direction. The bearish pattern is officially off the table. Here is what funded traders do next.
Crypto Prop Trading for US Traders in 2026: What Actually Works (And What Doesn't)
What crypto prop trading actually looks like for US residents in 2026 – platforms, workarounds, and who's actually worth your money.
Bitcoin Entered May Below a Level That Has Predicted a 20% Drop Five Times in a Row
BTC entered May at $76,988 below a critical historical threshold. The Fed held rates, $110M in positions were just liquidated.
DOGE Open Interest Just Hit a Yearly High While Price Barely Moved
DOGE futures open interest surged 40% in 5 days while price sat still. That divergence has a name, and funded traders know exactly how dangerous it is.
Binance Delisted 5 Perpetual Contracts Yesterday and 3 More Are Going Today
Binance already removed perpetual contracts on April 28. Three more were settled today at 09:00 UTC. No insurance fund, forced ADL in the final hour.
US Perpetual Futures Are Coming: What Crypto Prop Traders Need to Know
The CFTC is about to greenlight US perpetual futures. Kraken just paid $550M to get ahead of it. Here's what changes for funded traders.
Liquidation Price Meaning: What Every Crypto Futures Trader Must Know
Learn what liquidation price means in crypto futures, how it's calculated, and how prop traders manage leverage liquidation risk.
Bitcoin’s Quantum Threat Is Back in Focus as 6.9 Million BTC Could Be at Risk
Bitcoin’s quantum threat is back in focus after new research suggested future machines could crack exposed public keys faster than expected.
Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin Winter Is Over, but Analysts Add a Few Caveats
Michael Saylor says the Bitcoin winter is over as BTC trades above $78,000, but some analysts argue the recent slump looked more like a pullback.
JPMorgan Warns DeFi Security Flaws Still Block Institutional Adoption
JPMorgan says persistent DeFi security flaws are still limiting institutional adoption, even as tokenization and onchain finance continue to grow.
UK Invites Bybit to London as It Tries to Win Crypto Innovation
The UK is trying to bring Bybit closer to London as it competes with the UAE for crypto innovation. The move comes as Bybit rebuilds its UK presence.
Kelp DAO Hack Exposes Cross-Chain Risks as $292M DeFi Exploit Shakes Market
The Kelp DAO hack drained around $292 million in rsETH and exposed major cross-chain bridge risks. The DeFi exploit triggered fresh concerns over DeFi security.
Poland Crypto Regulation Row Deepens as Donald Tusk Links Zondacrypto to Russian Influence
Poland crypto regulation is back in focus after Donald Tusk accused Zondacrypto of ties to Russian influence while defending a vetoed Polish crypto bill.
UK Crypto Regulation Moves Forward as FCA Opens Final Consultation
UK crypto regulation is moving forward as the FCA opens final consultation on its crypto framework. What it means for cover trading platforms ?
Kraken Extortion Attempt Puts Focus on Stolen User Data and Insider Threats
Kraken says a criminal group is extorting the exchange over limited stolen user data linked to insider incidents.
Bitget Offers SpaceX Exposure as Elon Musk Hype Pulls Crypto Traders Back In
Bitget has launched a SpaceX-linked product ahead of a reported IPO target near $1.75 trillion. The move is drawing attention from crypto traders.
What Is Open Interest in Crypto Trading? Meaning, Volume, and 24h Change
Learn what open interest means in crypto, how open interest vs volume works, and how traders use Bitcoin and Ethereum open interest 24h change.
U.S. Crypto Bill Faces Crucial Week as Stablecoin Rewards Fight Nears Decision
The U.S. crypto bill is entering a critical week as lawmakers try to resolve the stablecoin rewards dispute. Scott Bessent and Senate negotiators are under pressure.
Tom Lee BitMine Stock Jumps Into Focus After NYSE Uplisting and $4B Buyback
BitMine stock is back in focus after Tom Lee’s Ethereum treasury company uplisted to the NYSE and expanded its buyback program to $4 billion.
“A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight” — Crypto Traders Turn Risk-Off as Iran Tensions Escalate
Crypto markets came under pressure after Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric toward Iran. Bitcoin slipped, altcoins weakened, and traders moved into a clear risk-off stance.
Stablecoin Supply Hits $315B as Traders Rotate to Safety in Q1
Stablecoin supply rose to a record $315 billion in Q1 2026, but the bigger story was a defensive shift as traders moved into liquidity while the broader crypto market declined.
Mark Price vs Last Price in Crypto Trading explained
Learn what mark price means, and how mark price vs last price affects liquidation risk and crypto trading decisions.
Metaplanet Becomes Third-Largest Bitcoin Treasury After Buying 5,075 BTC in Q1
Metaplanet bought 5,075 BTC in Q1 2026 for $405.48 million, lifting its Bitcoin treasury to 40,177 BTC and making it the third-largest public company Bitcoin holder.
Bitcoin Price Outlook: CryptoQuant Sees Key Resistance Levels as Rally Faces Bear Market Pressure
CryptoQuant’s latest bitcoin price outlook suggests BTC is approaching key resistance levels, while on-chain data still points to a continued bear market.
What Is Instant Funding? How Prop Firm Instant Funding Works
Learn what instant funding is, how prop firm instant funding works, and how an instant funded account compares with challenge and no evaluation models.
Trade journaling explained: best software and what to track
Trade journaling helps funded traders stay consistent and avoid rule breaches. Learn what trade journaling is and trade journaling best practices.
What Is Funding Rate in Crypto? A Practical Guide to Funding Fees and Perps
Funding rate crypto explained: what funding rates are, how funding fees impact BTC and ETH perps, how to calculate costs, and when extreme funding signals crowded trades worth avoiding.
Stop Loss in Trading: How to Use It Without Getting Stopped Out
Learn what a stop loss in trading is, how stop loss orders work, and where to place stops to avoid getting stopped out in volatile markets.
Trading Plan Example: One-Page Prop-Safe Template
Use this one-page trading plan example built for prop trading rules. Includes a copy-paste template, drawdown buffers, risk-per-trade limits, and anti-tilt routines to stay funded.
How to Stop Revenge Trading: Overtrading Recovery Protocol for Prop Traders
A practical recovery protocol for overtrading and revenge trading: circuit breaker, 24-hour reset, 72-hour re-entry, and guardrails that protect drawdown under prop firm rules.
Position Sizing for Prop Traders: Fixed Risk, ATR Risk, Volatility Risk
Position sizing for prop traders made simple. Learn fixed risk, ATR risk, and volatility risk sizing with clear examples, plus how to size crypto futures without breaking drawdown or exposure limits.
Prop Firm Payouts Explained Splits, Cycles, Caps, and Common Traps
Prop firm payouts explained in plain terms. Learn profit splits, payout cycles, first payout rules, payout caps, and withdrawal requirements, plus what changes for crypto prop firm payouts.
Top 7 Reasons Traders Fail Crypto Prop Challenges and How to Fix Each One
Learn why traders fail crypto prop challenges and how to fix each issue fast. Covers sizing, drawdown math, slippage, fees, time frames, and daily stop rules.
Drawdown Explained: Meaning, Max Drawdown, and Prop Firm Rules
Drawdown meaning explained for traders. Learn what is drawdown and maximum drawdown, plus trailing vs static drawdown in prop rules with simple examples.
Best Time Frame for Crypto Trading: Scalp vs Day vs Swing
Choose the best time frame for crypto trading with a simple scalp–day–swing framework. Learn how short term crypto trading and swing trading crypto differ.
What Is Slippage in Crypto? How to Reduce It When Trading Fast Markets
What is slippage in crypto? Learn why it happens, how it impacts fills and P&L, and how to reduce slippage–especially in prop/funded trading with drawdown rules.
Maker vs Taker Fees Explained: Cut Crypto Trading Costs
Maker vs taker fees decide what you pay on each fill. Learn maker taker fees, how to spot them before trading, and reduce fees without hurting execution.
Bitcoin Inflows Surge: BlackRock iShares ETF Leads $1.42B Week
Bitcoin inflows hit $1.42B as BlackRock iShares led the week. Scenarios for BTC, key checkpoints, and a disciplined approach.
Ethereum Price Prediction: ETH Holds Range as Activity Surges – Breakout or Fakeout?
Ethereum price prediction as ETH compresses in a two-month triangle while on-chain activity hits records and whales accumulate.
Best Crypto Prop Trading Firms 2026 - Ranked by Rules That Matter
Best crypto prop trading firms for 2026, ranked by real rules that decide funded success: drawdown mechanics, mark price, payout friction, and trader fit.
