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The Currency Trade That Crashed Global Markets
Our April edition of the Rake Review included an educational piece on the standoff between the US Dollar and the Japanese Yen. Months ago, the Yen was at 30 year highs of 160 with interest rates of 0%. As predicted, an intervention occurred as the Yen was beginning to reach an unsustainable level.

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08.08.24 04:50 AM - Comment(s)
We got the inevitable; what’s next for a Doveish FED and Bitcoin in 2025?
In last month’s article we wrote about Bitcoin being in a prolonged accumulation pattern, in which we expected to see more touches on both the bottom and top of its respective “Bull Flag” channels. Like clockwork, it turned out that our prudent approach of identifying opportunity in a “sea...
06.08.24 01:07 AM - Comment(s)
The Rake Review: July 2024
Safe to say July has been a notable month for Cryptocurrency and global events. Bitcoin went through a major sell off before politics took centre stage and assisted with a recovery. It was expected that a change in political sentiment would be positive for Bitcoin, but no one could have expected how...
01.08.24 06:02 AM - Comment(s)
The Spot Ethereum ETF is Here as is Mt Gox’s Repayments
Another big day for cryptocurrency as the Ethereum Spot ETF was launched and eclipsed $1 billion of volume in its first day of trading. However, the net inflows of the ETF was just over $1...
24.07.24 09:09 AM - Comment(s)
Are We Back?
If someone asks what it feels like to be invested in crypto, show them the cover image. It's a perfect depiction of what being invested in cryptocurrency feels like. 

Not too long ago the entire crypto market was in a state of despair with fear being extremely high and Bitcoin looking like i...
16.07.24 07:58 AM - Comment(s)
Tax Time with Stormrake & CryptoTax Calculator
We have just finished the financial year here in Australia and it is during this time that we start receiving all the end of financial year statements required to complete your tax returns.

From a crypto investment standpoint, this is super simple for anyone who uses Stormrake for all their crypto tr...
12.07.24 05:46 AM - Comment(s)
Bitcoin is Below $60k..... No $55k..... DON'T PANIC
The bulls displayed a valiant effort over the last couple months defending the $60k USD level and not allowing BTC to stay below it. However, it seems as the pressure grew too strong and the dam finally gave in.

The selling pressure grew too much once Mt. Gox had moved test repayments to exchange...
05.07.24 02:31 AM - Comment(s)
The New AI Crypto Powerhouse - Artificial Super Intelligence 
For those who weren’t able to catch the recent June Rake Review (our monthly wrap up), a crucial section covered the upcoming merge of AI crypto tokens into ASI. Three of the largest AI tokens within the sector are merging into one and creating $ASI (Artificial SuperIntelligence Alliance), which cou...
03.07.24 07:51 AM - Comment(s)
The Rake Review: June 2024

Arguably the most impactful six months in Bitcoins’ history has come to a close. The long awaited approval and trading of the Spot Bitcoin ETF occurred within the first fortnight of the year. This momentum propelled BTC to new all time highs of $73,737.94 prior to the fourth Bitcoin Halving (the fir...

27.06.24 08:39 AM - Comment(s)
BTC – An Intermission before the inevitable
As we quickly approach the mid-way point of 2024, it’s prudent not only to look back on how far we’ve come since the beginning of the year, but also to cast our gaze into the horizon as we venture off into the second half of the year with optimism. Looking at the grandfather off all crypto...
27.06.24 05:09 AM - Comment(s)
Is there a TON of opportunity in Toncoin
Everyone is always looking for the next altcoin gem, could this be TON? Whilst it has catapulted its way into becoming a top 10 cryptocurrency, it is yet to be listed on the largest crypto exchange in Binance. Will a Binance listing price push it further up the ranks?
14.06.24 07:19 AM - Comment(s)
Cryptocurrencies premature reaction to positive inflation data
An action packed night has drawn to a close with CPI numbers and the FOMC statement being released within hours of each other.  Both bulls and bears fought gallantly, however, the bears came out on top.

A clearer image of the above chart can be found here (tradingview: https://www.tradingview.co...

14.06.24 07:09 AM - Comment(s)
What's Wrong with Bitcoin?

As a cryptocurrency brokerage we are often seeing new clients come to us for alts. 


Hello, I'm new to Stormrake, can you buy Shiba, Akita, Dogwifhat, Kira the injective cat or HarryPotterObamaSonic10Inu Coin?


While its true that we can service a very large set of coins the question has to be aske...

04.06.24 12:33 AM - Comment(s)
The Rake Review: May 2024

The ever changing crypto environment quickly moved on from the BTC halving and onto the highly anticipated Spot Ethereum ETF, which looks to be all but ready to go. As anticipated, Bitcoin experienced a somewhat slow and sideways month post halving. The month of May had seen the lowest volumes trade...

30.05.24 05:04 AM - Comment(s)
Spot Ethereum ETF Approved! What's Next?

The Spot Ethereum ETF has been approved! It's great news for all those already invested in Ethereum and those who are looking to enter the cryptocurrency space. Less than a week ago, the chances of approval were extremely bleak at a mere 25% (According to Bloomberg analysts). These odds ro...

24.05.24 02:04 AM - Comment(s)
Ethereum ETF likely to be approved

Is 2024 the year for cryptocurrency ETFs? As the SEC, once seen as the enemy of crypto, is on track to approve an Ethereum spot ETF.


Bloomberg ETF analysts have increased their odds of the spot Ethereum ETF to an approval chance of 75%. Prior to this news, the likelihood of approval was sitting at a ...

22.05.24 06:19 AM - Comment(s)
The FEDs Fight Against Inflation a Doveish Prophecy or a Wolf in Sheep's Clothing?
Between a deluge of mostly bullish stock market Q1 earnings in the last month, positive Inflation CPI data last week and a continued overall fixation on how the Federal Reserve in the United States will respond to such macro-economic data, it’s needless to say we’re at a pivotal turning point in the...
21.05.24 10:09 AM - Comment(s)
Bitcoin 2024 Halving Edition

The 4th Bitcoin halving has finally arrived, the 840,000th block has been mined. Is this where the fun begins or will we have to wait a little longer?

A clearer view of the image above can be found here: https://www.tradingview.com/x/hXx6mv9Y/

02.05.24 08:43 AM - Comment(s)
BTC The Calm Before the Storm!
In the last month since our February analysis, Bitcoin’s Price Action has been choppy to say the least. Whilst we’ve watched Bitcoin technically make a new All-Time-High in $USD, we’ve also been subject to much needed consolidation during this time period after reaching a temporary peak of $73,794, ...
13.04.24 11:51 PM - Comment(s)
Stormrake BTC Halving Opportunity

Stormrake is thrilled to announce that it is offering a 50% discount on brokerage fees for Bitcoin trades above $10,000. All eligible buys, sells and swaps can participate to celebrate the historic 4th Bitcoin Halving.

09.04.24 11:21 PM - Comment(s)

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