# Loss Related Articles

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How Much Longer Can Ethereum's Last Major Buyer Hold On?

"The article analyzes the precarious position of Bitmine, currently the largest and most aggressive marginal buyer of Ethereum (ETH). Despite holding a massive position of approximately 5.66 million ETH (nearing its 5% supply target) and generating staking income, the company faces over $10 billion in unrealized losses due to a high average purchase price. With ETH prices depressed, its equity has plummeted nearly 90%. To sustain its buying spree, Bitmine recently issued $274 million in perpetual preferred shares with a 9.5% annual dividend. The core dilemma is whether staking yields (3-4%) can long-term support these high dividend obligations without significant ETH price appreciation. The article warns that once Bitmine achieves its 5% goal and potentially stops buying, the ETH market risks losing its key support pillar. Other institutional buyers, like ETH ETFs, have shown net outflows, while potential new demand from stablecoin legislation or RWA tokenization remains slow to materialize. The conclusion questions who will provide the next wave of sustained buying pressure to support ETH's price, highlighting a critical uncertainty for the asset's near-term trajectory."

链捕手2 days ago 14:29

How Much Longer Can Ethereum's Last Major Buyer Hold On?

链捕手2 days ago 14:29

Female Crypto Mogul Survived Mining Crackdown and Market Plunge, but Paid a $60 Million Tuition to a U.S.-Style 'Pig-Butchering' Scam

An 80s-born Chinese entrepreneur, Fiona Lyu (also known as Lv Yongshuang), CEO of the mining firm Chengdu Valarhash Technology, was defrauded of over $9.4 million (approx. RMB 60 million) in the US, according to a Caixin report. Lyu's company once operated the 1THash and Bytepool mining pools, which collectively controlled about 9% of the global Bitcoin hash rate at their peak in early 2020. The scam began in 2021 after China's crackdown on crypto mining forced Lyu to seek overseas relocation for her operations. She was introduced to Zubair Al Zubair, who posed as an "UAE royal family member" with connections to Middle Eastern capital and US local government resources. He and his brother, who impersonated a hedge fund manager, orchestrated a fake contract signing for a mining facility in Ohio, witnessed by local officials. Lyu transferred millions in contract payments. The brothers, both US citizens with fabricated backgrounds, later fraudulently sold 1,067 of her miners for $6.17 million. The scheme involved bribing a mayor's chief of staff for legitimacy. In May 2026, US courts sentenced Zubair to 24 years in prison, his brother to 23 years, and the official to 8 years. Simultaneously, Lyu faced a separate legal battle in China. A subsidiary of listed company ST Zhongchang sued her firm, seeking refunds for a 2021 contract involving Bitcoin mining equipment. Chinese courts ruled the mining contract invalid and ordered a refund of nearly RMB 19.3 million. This dual blow marked a stark downturn for the once-prominent figure in the crypto mining industry.

Foresight News2 days ago 09:39

Female Crypto Mogul Survived Mining Crackdown and Market Plunge, but Paid a $60 Million Tuition to a U.S.-Style 'Pig-Butchering' Scam

Foresight News2 days ago 09:39

Want to Follow SpaceX? Data Shows 30 Star U.S. IPO Stocks Mostly Halve in First Year

"SpaceX is set for a historic IPO on June 12 under ticker SPCX, pricing at $135 per share to raise $75 billion at a valuation of about $1.75 trillion. However, data from Motley Fool on 30 high-profile tech IPOs since 2012 reveals a challenging pattern for new investors. Median returns were -9% after six and twelve months, with a median maximum drawdown of 54% in the first year. No company avoided a significant decline, including later successes like Meta and Palantir. Morningstar estimates SpaceX's fair value at only around $780 billion, less than half its IPO valuation. Despite SpaceX's dominant market share in U.S. rocket launches and a profitable Starlink subscriber base, its financials show a $4.9 billion net loss in 2025 and a trailing twelve-month revenue of $18.7 billion, resulting in a price-to-sales ratio exceeding 90. Analysts caution that while the IPO may see initial gains, historical trends suggest a high probability of substantial price declines and volatility in the following year."

marsbit2 days ago 01:52

Want to Follow SpaceX? Data Shows 30 Star U.S. IPO Stocks Mostly Halve in First Year

marsbit2 days ago 01:52

Reuters Investigation: Trump Family's Crypto Empire Cashed Out $2.3 Billion, Investors Incurred Nearly Equal Losses

Reuters Investigation: Trump Family's Crypto Empire Reportedly Cashed Out $2.3 Billion. A Reuters investigation reveals that from November 2024 to April 2026, entities linked to former US President Donald Trump earned approximately $2.3 billion in pretax revenue from four cryptocurrency projects. These projects are World Liberty Financial, the TRUMP meme coin, ALT5 Sigma (renamed AI Financial Corp.), and American Bitcoin. The revenue, derived largely from token sale royalties, founder allocations, and equity stakes, reportedly eclipsed the $2.1 billion profit posted by Coinbase during the same period. It also far exceeded earnings from major industry players like BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF business and top miner IREN. The report highlights an asymmetrical risk model where the Trump family allegedly invested minimal personal capital. However, over one million retail and public market investors are estimated to have absorbed nearly equivalent losses of about $2.25 billion. For instance, the TRUMP meme coin has lost around 98% of its value from its peak, and public companies like ALT5 Sigma and American Bitcoin have seen their stock prices collapse after raising funds linked to these ventures. The core leverage for these projects is identified as brand licensing and political influence rather than traditional business infrastructure.

marsbit06/10 01:54

Reuters Investigation: Trump Family's Crypto Empire Cashed Out $2.3 Billion, Investors Incurred Nearly Equal Losses

marsbit06/10 01:54

Humanity Loses $31 Million in Attack, Token Price Plummets 90% Due to a Single Private Key

On June 9th, the digital identity project Humanity Protocol suffered a major security breach resulting in over $31 million in losses. According to on-chain analyst Specter, hundreds of wallets holding the project's H token were drained. The attack was confirmed by founder Terence Kwok to be caused by the compromise of a foundation member's private key. As a precaution, users are advised to avoid interacting with Humanity's cross-chain bridge or liquidity pools. The incident caused the H token price to crash over 90%, from around $0.70 to a low of $0.052, wiping its market cap from $2 billion to approximately $35.7 million. The attacker allegedly minted 100 million new H tokens and is selling them for BNB. This breach adds to existing controversies surrounding Humanity Protocol. Founded in 2024, it aimed to verify human users via palm-print biometrics and zero-knowledge proofs. However, a leaked conversation in 2025 revealed that only about 1 million of its 9 million claimed Human IDs had completed biometric verification, suggesting 88% might be bots. Furthermore, the project has faced allegations of being a repackaged product from a Chinese access control vendor, raising privacy and authenticity concerns. Founder Terence Kwok's previous venture, Tink Labs, a hotel smartphone startup that raised $170 million, failed and entered bankruptcy in 2020 after burning through its funding. The current attack highlights the persistent critical issue of private key management in crypto. Unlike smart contract exploits, a private key compromise bypasses all on-chain security mechanisms. With no user compensation plan announced yet, this $31 million breach may be a final blow to the project's credibility, already weakened by previous controversies and a heavily depreciated token.

marsbit06/09 03:40

Humanity Loses $31 Million in Attack, Token Price Plummets 90% Due to a Single Private Key

marsbit06/09 03:40

Humanity Loses $31 Million, a Private Key Causes Token Price to Plunge 90%

On June 9th, the digital identity project Humanity Protocol suffered a major security breach resulting in over $31 million stolen from hundreds of wallets holding its H token. The attack was caused by the compromise of a private key belonging to a foundation member, leading the team to advise users against interacting with its bridge or liquidity pools. Following the incident, the price of the H token plummeted by over 90%, from around $0.70 to a low of $0.052, wiping out a significant portion of its market capitalization. The attacker allegedly minted 100 million new H tokens and began selling them for BNB. Humanity Protocol, founded in 2024, aimed to verify human users through palm-print biometrics and zero-knowledge proofs on Polygon CDK. Despite raising $50 million across two funding rounds and achieving a unicorn valuation, the project faced prior controversies. Shortly after its June 2025 token launch, reports emerged that only about 1 million of its 9 million registered IDs had completed biometric verification, suggesting 88% might be bots. Furthermore, allegations surfaced that the project might be a rebranded "shell" of a Chinese access control company, raising concerns about data privacy and authenticity. The project's founder, Terence Kwok, has a controversial business history. His previous venture, Tink Labs, burned through $170 million in funding before collapsing in 2020. The breach highlights the persistent critical risk of private key management in crypto. With no user compensation plan detailed in the initial response, the incident deals a severe blow to trust in a project already struggling with credibility issues.

Foresight News06/09 03:18

Humanity Loses $31 Million, a Private Key Causes Token Price to Plunge 90%

Foresight News06/09 03:18

Newbie Bitcoin Whales Took $1.77 Billion In Loss During Price Crash: Data

New Bitcoin whales, defined as holders of over 1,000 BTC acquired within the last 155 days, realized approximately $1.77 billion in losses during the recent price crash, according to on-chain data. These short-term holder whales, considered the market's "weak-minded" side, panic-sold as Bitcoin's price dropped to around $59,000. In contrast, long-term holder whales minimized their loss-taking. Analyst Maartunn notes Bitcoin's price has yet to fall below its current Realized Price of $53,630 this cycle, a level historically seen as a buying opportunity. At publication, Bitcoin trades near $63,300, down over 13% for the week.

bitcoinist06/09 00:01

Newbie Bitcoin Whales Took $1.77 Billion In Loss During Price Crash: Data

bitcoinist06/09 00:01

Solana Treasury Giant Sends 455,784 SOL To Coinbase Prime: Selling Move?

Forward Industries, the largest corporate holder of Solana (SOL), has deposited 455,784 SOL (worth approximately $31.87 million) to Coinbase Prime. This move is seen as a potential sign the company may be preparing to sell, as its treasury strategy is currently at a significant loss. The firm accumulated 6.83 million SOL at an average price of $232.08 in 2025, but with SOL now trading around $65, its holdings are valued at just $452 million, representing a steep decline. This action follows similar pressures on other major crypto treasury firms, like Bitcoin holder Strategy, which are also deep in the red due to the broader market downturn. Solana's price has fallen over 19% in the past week.

bitcoinist06/06 11:02

Solana Treasury Giant Sends 455,784 SOL To Coinbase Prime: Selling Move?

bitcoinist06/06 11:02

Bitcoin's 'Rally Ends,' Officially Entering the Later Stage of a Bear Market?

Bitcoin prices declined 13% this week, reversing the recent rebound and signaling a likely transition into the later stages of a bear market. Key on-chain metrics deteriorated, with the short-term holder cost basis falling below the Realized Price—a pattern last seen in early 2022, characteristic of bear market maturity. The rally to ~$82k proved to be a bear market bounce, as evidenced by the 90-day realized profit/loss ratio failing to sustain above the bullish threshold of 2. Daily realized losses surged to $1.35B, including significant selling from long-term holders who accumulated near cycle tops, indicating ongoing supply redistribution. Price was rejected almost precisely at the aggregate US spot ETF cost basis of ~$83k, turning that level into resistance and leaving the average ETF investor underwater again. Spot market selling pressure intensified, with the 7-day volume delta turning significantly negative to its weakest level since February. While a major long liquidation event cleared over $400M in leverage, spot demand has not yet stepped in to absorb the resulting supply. Options markets continue pricing in higher future volatility (elevated volatility risk premium) and maintain a skew toward put options, reflecting persistent demand for downside protection, though not yet panic. Overall, market structure remains fragile. Sustained recovery likely requires a reclaim of the ETF cost basis, a shift back to positive spot demand, and a slowdown in realized loss-taking. Until then, the market risks further downside or extended consolidation within the broader bear trend.

Foresight News06/05 08:33

Bitcoin's 'Rally Ends,' Officially Entering the Later Stage of a Bear Market?

Foresight News06/05 08:33

With 300 Million Financing to Accumulate ETH, the Hidden Concerns Behind BitMine's High-Yield Preferred Shares

BitMine, led by Thomas Lee, plans to raise up to $300 million through an initial public offering of 3 million shares of perpetual Series A preferred stock on the NYSE (ticker: BMNP). The stock offers a fixed 9.5% annual dividend. The funds are intended to further the company's accumulation of Ethereum, expand its staking node operations, and for general corporate purposes. This move comes as BitMine faces significant challenges. Its massive Ethereum holdings, over 5.3 million ETH (roughly 4.5% of circulating supply), are currently at an unrealized loss exceeding $8.5 billion due to the crypto market downturn. The company's core business model relies on staking these ETH holdings to generate yield, which it presents as the primary means to cover the new, substantial annual dividend obligation of approximately $28.5 million if the offering is fully subscribed. While the model is similar to MicroStrategy's bitcoin-focused strategy of using capital markets to fund crypto acquisitions, BitMine's product differs with its fixed, non-adjustable dividend rate. The company acknowledges risks, stating dividend payments could also come from cash reserves, asset sales, or future financing, and warns that staking yields may underperform or be illiquid during market stress. The 9.5% fixed rate reflects the higher risk premium demanded from investors for a company heavily exposed to Ethereum's volatility.

Foresight News06/05 06:47

With 300 Million Financing to Accumulate ETH, the Hidden Concerns Behind BitMine's High-Yield Preferred Shares