🌟 Milestone Note
Before diving in, I want to pause and celebrate a small milestone with you.
This is Issue #8 — meaning we’ve now been at it for 2 full months.
And thanks to you, Cesar on Crypto Weekly is already in the top 20% of Beehiiv newsletters by open rate.
That’s huge. And it’s only possible because you keep showing up, reading, and letting me know what’s valuable.
So — thank you 🙏
If you ever have comments, ideas, or feedback, hit reply to this email. Or share your thoughts on the page itself if you’d like to engage with other readers.
Your support keeps this alive, and I’m excited to keep building with you.
🌟 Kicking Off The Week
The crypto market just went through one of its roughest stretches: roughly $300 billion in value was wiped out.
Bitcoin dropped below $111,000, and Ethereum cracked under $4,000.
The sell-off was amplified by liquidations of leveraged bets, weak momentum, and macro uncertainty.
On the regulatory front, a possible U.S. government shutdown could slow down crypto-related rulemaking and delay infrastructure progress.
Meanwhile, Kraken is in talks to raise fresh funding at about a $20 billion valuation — showing investor appetite remains, even in downturns.
🧭 Narrative of the Week
“The Dead Cat Bounce That Isn’t”
Every time the market tries to rally, it’s met with selling pressure. Instead of a clean rebound, the price action has looked choppy and weak, meaning many “bounce attempts” have failed.
This is a moment where patience matters more than aggression. Until we see structural change and volume behind a reversal, the risk is still skewed to the downside.
As we close out September, we’re also approaching the historically strong Q4 window for Bitcoin, but the path upward must pass through resistance and technical tests.
📊 Macro Snapshot
BTC: ~$114,730 (+0.46% in Week) – Market Cap: ~$2.31T
ETH: ~$4,529 (–2.97% in Week) – Market Cap: ~$543B
Total Crypto Market Cap: ~$3.99T
BTC Dominance: ~57.2%
Quick note: Prices shown are current as of today, with the percentage change over the past 7 days.
Quick take: The index measures market emotions from extreme fear to extreme greed.
📁 Portfolio Builder Tip
“Layer-in with tight structure”
Use limit orders at strong support zones (e.g. $108K for BTC) rather than trying to catch price in freefall.
Consider small positions in high-conviction plays rather than going all-in — you want optionality.
If you’re already in, tighten your stop-losses or set mental cutoffs.
Prioritize asymmetric opportunities, trades where downside is small but upside is meaningful, e.g. upcoming unlocks, yield plays, or low-risk structured products.
🛠️ Tool Spotlight
DEX Screener (Free, Real-Time Charts)
When volatility spikes, you want a fast way to see what’s moving without paying for premium data.
DEX Screener is one of the best free tools to track tokens across multiple chains in real time.
Why it’s useful right now:
Instant charts for new pairs & trending tokens
Liquidity and volume filters to avoid scams
Works across Ethereum, Solana, Base, and more
If you’re scanning for opportunities or just want to confirm liquidity before entering a position, this should be in your toolkit, and it’s 100% free.
🧠 Mindset & Strategy Nugget
Markets don’t move in straight lines. When you see strength masked by weakness, that’s exactly the time to step back, not force a move.
Your job isn’t to be right all the time, it’s to survive, adapt, and stay in the game long enough to see the next big trend.
⛓️ On-Chain Events & Catalysts
Token Unlocks / Vesting Schedules - Some altcoins like SUI, EIGEN, ENA are primed for volatility as vested tokens unlock.
Regulatory Updates - If the U.S. avoids a shutdown or passes key legislation, that could swing sentiment fast.
Kraken’s Funding Round - If they close at high valuation, it may support bullish narrative for exchange infrastructure.
EMA / Moving Averages - Watch BTC’s movement around 50-day / 200-day EMAs for trend shifts.
🔙 In Case You Missed It
📬 In Case You Missed It
- $300B Market Wipeout: Roughly $300 billion in value erased as BTC and ETH slid hard this week.
- Bitcoin Dip Below $111K: The drop triggered a wave of liquidations across leveraged positions.
- Ethereum Under $4K: ETH lost key support, raising questions about Q4 performance.
- Kraken’s $20B Funding Talks: Despite the crash, the exchange is seeking a $20B valuation.
- Regulatory Uncertainty: A possible U.S. government shutdown could stall crypto policy progress.
If this issue helped, share it with a friend.
I’ll be here every Monday with insights you can use to navigate the market and grow your knowledge.
Want to go in depth?
Make sure to follow me on socials and join the community!
Skool Community: skool.com/cesaroncrypto-academy
Instagram: instagram.com/cesaroncrypto
TikTok: tiktok.com/@cesaroncrypto
I post daily lessons and market tips to keep you sharp.
Reply to this email or reach me on X with your feedback or questions — I’d love to hear from you.
See you next week.