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Foreign Investors Drive Record Surge in Japan’s 20 Year Bond Futures

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Foreign Investors Drive Record Surge in Japan’s 20 Year Bond Futures

Foreign investors are moving decisively into Japanese government bonds, pushing open interest in 20 year futures to a record 44,093 contracts last week, according to Bloomberg data. The sharp rise marks a dramatic turnaround for a contract that struggled for traction as recently as last year.

In July 2025, open interest in the 20 year futures contract was effectively nonexistent, even after Japan Exchange Group attempted to revive trading following three years without a single transaction. The latest figures point to renewed engagement, with overseas funds taking the lead.

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Cumulative net purchases by foreign investors reached 3,615 contracts in the first week of February, roughly 22 times the level of domestic participation. Activity has also been strong in the 10 year segment. Overseas buyers acquired about 14,000 contracts of 10 year JGB futures in the first two weeks of the month, one of the largest buying streaks on record.

The surge reflects shifting expectations around Japan’s interest rate path and the broader direction of monetary policy. With the Bank of Japan gradually adjusting its long standing ultra loose stance, global investors appear to be positioning for further moves in yields, particularly at the longer end of the curve.

Rising volatility in global bond markets has also played a role. As yields in the United States and Europe fluctuate, Japan’s government bond market is drawing attention from hedge funds and asset managers seeking relative value and opportunities tied to policy divergence.

Domestic institutions have been more cautious. Japanese banks and insurers, traditionally large holders of JGBs, have participated at far lower levels in the futures market over the same period. Analysts say that may reflect a preference for holding cash bonds rather than trading derivatives, or a more measured view on the pace of policy change.

While the increase in open interest signals deeper liquidity and stronger price discovery, it also raises questions about how stable the new demand will prove. Futures positions can be unwound quickly if sentiment shifts, particularly if the Bank of Japan surprises markets or global risk appetite deteriorates.

For now, the data show a clear trend. After years of thin trading, Japan’s 20 year bond futures have returned to the spotlight, with foreign investors setting the pace.

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Rumi Protocol Ships Multi Collateral Upgrade Starting With ICP

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Rumi Protocol Ships Multi Collateral Upgrade Starting With ICP

Rumi Protocol has rolled out a major backend update that lays the groundwork for a multi collateral framework, marking a technical shift in how its stablecoin infrastructure can expand over time.

The team confirmed that the new framework has been built and tested, with deployment now under way. The system will initially support ICP as the first collateral asset, with the architecture designed to accommodate additional assets as demand grows.

At the centre of the update is icUSD, Rumi’s stablecoin. By enabling multiple forms of collateral, the protocol aims to increase flexibility for users while reducing reliance on a single asset base. Multi collateral models are widely used in decentralised finance, offering a way to manage risk exposure and improve capital efficiency.

Starting with ICP reflects the protocol’s current ecosystem focus. Internet Computer based projects have sought to develop native financial infrastructure that operates fully on chain. Expanding collateral options could help broaden participation, provided liquidity and risk parameters are carefully managed.

Stablecoins backed by crypto assets depend heavily on robust liquidation systems, price feeds and over collateralisation ratios. Expanding collateral types introduces additional complexity, including volatility management and asset correlation considerations. Protocol designers typically address this through governance controls, risk modelling and phased rollouts.

Rumi has indicated that while ICP is the first supported asset, the underlying system is structured to add new collateral without redesigning core components. That approach may allow faster integration of further tokens, subject to governance approval and technical readiness.

The wider stablecoin market remains competitive, with established players operating across multiple chains. Newer protocols often differentiate through transparency, decentralisation or ecosystem alignment. Success tends to depend on liquidity depth, user trust and resilience during periods of market stress.

By focusing first on backend architecture rather than marketing expansion, Rumi appears to be prioritising technical readiness. Whether icUSD gains broader traction will depend on adoption, collateral performance and the protocol’s ability to maintain stability under volatile conditions.

For now, the update signals that Rumi is positioning itself for growth beyond a single asset base. The framework is in place. The next phase will show how effectively it scales.

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Dom Blames Web3 Market Manipulation After Broad Crypto Sell Off

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Dom Blames Web3 Market Manipulation After Broad Crypto Sell Off

A broad sell off across major cryptocurrencies has drawn a blunt assessment from Dominic Williams, founder of Internet Computer, who argues that years of distortion in Web3 markets have damaged investor judgement and warped incentives across the sector.

The downturn prompted a comment on X from Kevin Malone, President and CEO of Malone Wealth Ventures, who wrote that it was “so incredible how every crypto holder of different assets, ALLLLLLL decided to sell their coins at the same time”, adding, “So glad Wall St. adopted the crypto narrative.”

Williams responded with a pointed critique of how crypto markets function. He wrote: “Years of systemic manipulation of web3 markets made them dumb and dumber. Now vaporware usually does better than real tech, and Web3 investors are so punch drunk they can’t tell the difference between real tech and a narrative, and influencer noise and actual adoption. Ahem.”

His remarks shift attention away from coordinated selling and towards what he sees as entrenched structural problems. The claim is not that investors consciously act in lockstep, but that incentives within the system reward visibility and short term excitement over sustained engineering work.

Crypto markets have long displayed a high degree of correlation. During periods of stress, tokens with very different use cases often fall together. Analysts usually point to shared liquidity pools, derivatives exposure, algorithmic trading strategies and macroeconomic pressures as explanations. When risk appetite fades, capital tends to exit speculative assets broadly, rather than discriminating between individual projects.

Even so, criticism about narrative driven valuation has grown louder in recent years. Tokens tied to emerging trends or amplified by large online followings can attract rapid inflows. Meanwhile, infrastructure projects focused on backend improvements, developer tooling or protocol level upgrades may struggle to capture the same attention, despite building products designed for long term use.

Internet Computer, launched by the DFINITY Foundation, was introduced as a network capable of running applications and services entirely on chain, reducing reliance on traditional cloud hosting. Its ambition places it in the category of foundational infrastructure rather than consumer facing hype cycles. Like most major tokens, however, ICP has experienced sharp swings in price since its debut.

Williams’ frustration appears to stem from a belief that markets are failing to differentiate between projects based on measurable adoption or technical depth. Supporters of his view argue that trading volumes and social media reach often outweigh metrics such as developer activity, throughput or real world usage. Critics counter that markets ultimately price in expectations about future demand, and that attention is itself a driver of adoption.

The reference to “systemic manipulation” adds another layer. Crypto markets operate across global exchanges with varying levels of oversight. Concerns about wash trading, thin order books and concentrated token holdings have circulated for years. While regulators in several jurisdictions have moved to tighten standards, enforcement remains uneven and much of the trading activity still takes place on platforms outside traditional financial frameworks.

At the same time, institutional participation has grown. Exchange traded products, custodial services and trading desks linked to established financial firms now form part of the ecosystem. Some observers argue that this has improved liquidity and legitimacy. Others believe it has introduced dynamics similar to those seen in traditional markets, including leverage driven volatility.

There is little concrete evidence that a single coordinated force directs market wide sell offs. However, structural features such as perpetual futures, automated liquidations and cross market arbitrage can cause rapid cascades once prices begin to fall. In that environment, sentiment can shift quickly and narratives can amplify moves already under way.

Williams’ comments highlight a broader tension within Web3. Builders focused on protocol design and scalability often call for a closer link between price and utility. Traders and speculators, by contrast, tend to prioritise momentum and opportunity. Both groups coexist within the same markets, and their priorities do not always align.

As prices fluctuate again, the episode serves as a reminder that crypto remains a young asset class. Its infrastructure continues to evolve, and so does the balance between speculation and application. For founders like Williams, the central question is whether markets will eventually reward sustained technical delivery over short term noise, or whether narrative will continue to set the pace.

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🧠 ICP Principal: ins6i-d53ug-zxmgh-qvum3-r3pvl-ufcvu-bdyon-ovzdy-d26k3-lgq2v-3qe

🧾 ICP Address: f8deb966878f8b83204b251d5d799e0345ea72b8e62e8cf9da8d8830e1b3b05f

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Juno Replaces CI Secrets With Short Lived Tokens in GitHub Actions Integration

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Juno Replaces CI Secrets With Short Lived Tokens in GitHub Actions Integration

David Dal Busco, founder of Juno, has outlined a new GitHub Actions integration that replaces long lived secrets with short lived tokens, aiming to tighten deployment security for applications running on the Internet Computer.

The update allows developers to deploy frontends and publish serverless functions from GitHub Actions using ephemeral access keys generated through an OpenID Connect flow. Rather than storing static credentials inside continuous integration pipelines, the workflow generates a short lived JSON Web Token that proves where the job is running, including the repository, branch and actor.

Authenticating CI pipelines without permanent secrets is not new. GitHub has supported OpenID Connect for some time. What makes this implementation different is the environment on the receiving end. Juno applications run inside Rust WebAssembly containers, referred to as Satellites, on a public blockchain. That means secrets cannot be handled in the same way they would be on a traditional server.

Under the new flow, a GitHub Actions workflow first generates an identity made up of a key pair and a cryptographic nonce derived from a salt and the identity’s public key. The workflow then exchanges that nonce with GitHub’s token endpoint to obtain a signed JWT. Because GitHub allows limited customisation of token fields, the nonce is passed via the audience claim.

The JWT and salt are sent to the Satellite using the generated identity. On the Rust side, the Satellite decodes the JWT header to identify the provider and retrieves the relevant public keys, either from cache or from Juno’s Observatory infrastructure, which maintains up to date OpenID Connect key sets.

Verification involves several checks. The JWT signature is validated against the provider’s keys. The issuer must match a configured provider. The nonce is reconstructed on chain using the same algorithm as in the workflow and compared with the claim in the token. Timestamps are checked against a strict ten minute validity window based on the issued at field, rather than relying on the token’s expiry value. A unique token identifier is recorded to prevent replay attacks.

If the checks pass, the identity is registered as a temporary controller on the Satellite, effectively acting as an ephemeral access key for the remainder of the workflow. A cleanup step removes the key once the job completes, regardless of success or failure.

Dal Busco has structured the implementation in layers. Core verification logic remains generic, while repository and branch checks are applied through a callback that asserts whether the incoming workflow matches what the developer has configured. This separation allows the same validation mechanisms to be reused for other authentication flows.

The Observatory component plays a practical role. Since OpenID Connect public keys are shared across all users of a provider, Juno centralises the task of fetching and caching those keys. A recurring timer retrieves JSON Web Key Sets from provider endpoints and stores them for Satellites to reference. If a fetch fails, for example during key rotation, the system retries with exponential backoff. This avoids excessive outbound requests and helps manage costs on the network.

Security engineers generally favour short lived credentials over static secrets, especially in CI environments where logs, environment variables and configuration files can become leak points. At the same time, introducing blockchain based verification and replicated HTTPS outcalls adds architectural complexity. Developers will need to weigh the benefits of stronger cryptographic guarantees against operational overhead and learning curve.

Dal Busco acknowledges that the flow involves many moving parts. His approach reflects a broader trend in cloud and blockchain infrastructure, where identity and authentication are increasingly tied to verifiable claims rather than stored passwords or tokens.

For teams deploying on the Internet Computer, the integration offers a way to align GitHub’s native OpenID Connect capabilities with Juno’s on chain execution model. Whether it becomes a default pattern for Web3 deployments may depend on how easily developers can adopt it and how clearly the security advantages translate into day to day practice.

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🧠 ICP Principal: ins6i-d53ug-zxmgh-qvum3-r3pvl-ufcvu-bdyon-ovzdy-d26k3-lgq2v-3qe

🧾 ICP Address: f8deb966878f8b83204b251d5d799e0345ea72b8e62e8cf9da8d8830e1b3b05f

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WASP Prepares Beta Launch With Blockchain Based Protection for WordPress

Maria Irene
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WASP Prepares Beta Launch With Blockchain Based Protection for WordPress

WASP is preparing to open its beta programme, offering WordPress businesses a hosting model built on blockchain infrastructure rather than traditional servers.

The project, developed on the Internet Computer Protocol, aims to provide resilience and security at the infrastructure layer while leaving the familiar WordPress experience intact. The onboarding process has been outlined in detail as the team begins inviting early testers.

The first step for clients is creating an Internet Identity. Instead of relying on stored passwords, authentication is handled through cryptographic methods native to the Internet Computer. Each site is assigned a secure digital identity from the outset, which the developers say reduces exposure to common credential based attacks.

Once authenticated, users create a new WordPress site through the WASP dashboard. Behind the scenes, the platform deploys a dedicated canister, allocates storage and configures system resilience automatically. There is no need for manual server provisioning or infrastructure management.

A dedicated WASP plugin is then installed via the WordPress admin panel. The plugin connects the site to its Internet Computer based infrastructure and manages migration and synchronisation. Existing themes and plugins continue to function, according to the development team, allowing site owners to transition without rebuilding their stack.

The final technical step involves updating DNS settings. After propagation, site traffic routes through WASP’s infrastructure. The platform says this enables automatic failover, distributed storage and the ability to queue forms and e commerce orders on chain during service interruptions. The intention is to remove single points of failure that can affect conventional hosting environments.

For visitors, there should be no visible change. The front end remains WordPress. The difference lies in how and where data is processed and stored.

Blockchain based hosting has been discussed for several years, though adoption has remained limited. Supporters argue that decentralised infrastructure can improve uptime and reduce reliance on individual data centres. Critics point to potential complexity, performance trade offs and the need for clearer benchmarks around cost and reliability.

WordPress powers a large share of the web, including many small and medium sized businesses that prioritise ease of use and predictable pricing. Any alternative hosting model must demonstrate practical advantages in day to day operation, rather than relying solely on technical ambition.

WASP’s beta phase will provide an early indication of how the model performs under real world conditions. Agencies and operators managing WordPress or WooCommerce sites are being invited to test the system ahead of a broader rollout.

As competition in hosting intensifies, services that can reduce downtime and limit data loss without adding operational burden may attract interest. Whether blockchain infrastructure can meet those expectations for mainstream WordPress users will become clearer once the beta moves from theory to practice.

Dear Reader,

Ledger Life is an independent platform dedicated to covering the Internet Computer (ICP) ecosystem and beyond. We focus on real stories, builder updates, project launches, and the quiet innovations that often get missed.

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🧠 ICP Principal: ins6i-d53ug-zxmgh-qvum3-r3pvl-ufcvu-bdyon-ovzdy-d26k3-lgq2v-3qe

🧾 ICP Address: f8deb966878f8b83204b251d5d799e0345ea72b8e62e8cf9da8d8830e1b3b05f

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$ICP Sub-1 ICP Addresses Climb to 2.8 Million as Around 40,000 ICP Sits Largely Idle

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$ICP Sub-1 ICP Addresses Climb to 2.8 Million as Around 40,000 ICP Sits Largely Idle

The number of Internet Computer addresses holding less than 1 ICP has risen past 2.8 million, according to recent on chain data, with those wallets collectively accounting for roughly 40,000 ICP. The steady growth in this cohort has prompted fresh discussion about how much of the token’s supply may be effectively dormant.

The chart shows a consistent increase in both the count of sub 1 ICP wallets and the amount of ICP they hold. While the aggregate balance remains small relative to total supply, the scale of participation stands out. More than 2.8 million addresses now fall into this category, and together they control an amount of ICP that, in practice, appears unlikely to move frequently.

The economic logic is straightforward. With such small balances, the cost and effort of actively managing these wallets may outweigh the perceived benefit for many holders. In some cases, these addresses could represent residual balances left behind after transactions, testing activity or small transfers between exchanges and self custody wallets. Over time, these fragments accumulate.

Some market observers draw parallels with early Bitcoin, where a portion of supply became inaccessible or effectively frozen due to lost keys and abandoned wallets. The comparison is not exact. Bitcoin’s dormant supply often relates to permanently lost access, whereas sub 1 ICP wallets may still be technically accessible. However, from a liquidity perspective, the effect can look similar if the tokens remain untouched.

It is important to keep the figures in context. Around 40,000 ICP represents a modest share of overall circulation. This does not point to a dramatic contraction in liquid supply, nor does it automatically translate into price impact. Markets are influenced by a wide range of factors, including staking behaviour, developer activity, macro conditions and broader crypto sentiment.

That said, the continued rise in small balance addresses does offer insight into user behaviour. It suggests wide distribution at the lower end, possibly reflecting onboarding through airdrops, ecosystem participation or incremental retail engagement. At the same time, the growing pile of tiny balances hints at friction in consolidating or reactivating these funds.

Whether these tokens remain dormant or gradually re enter circulation will depend on network incentives, transaction costs and user motivation. For now, the data paints a picture of a long tail of small holders whose combined balances are visible on chain but largely inactive in practice.

Dear Reader,

Ledger Life is an independent platform dedicated to covering the Internet Computer (ICP) ecosystem and beyond. We focus on real stories, builder updates, project launches, and the quiet innovations that often get missed.

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Your support goes a long way.

🧠 ICP Principal: ins6i-d53ug-zxmgh-qvum3-r3pvl-ufcvu-bdyon-ovzdy-d26k3-lgq2v-3qe

🧾 ICP Address: f8deb966878f8b83204b251d5d799e0345ea72b8e62e8cf9da8d8830e1b3b05f

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Menese Protocol Previews Ethereum Vault Upgrade Ahead of April Launch

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Menese Protocol Previews Ethereum Vault Upgrade Ahead of April Launch

Menese Protocol has announced an overhaul of its Ethereum vault, with the team claiming faster execution and improved liquidity management as it prepares for a full launch in April 2026.

The project said execution times have been cut by 60 per cent, alongside smoother swaps and simplified processes for adding and removing liquidity. The current version is described as a preview, with users already able to send, receive, swap and allocate liquidity through the active vault.

The full release, scheduled for 1 April 2026, will include a software development kit designed for AI agents. The protocol says the upgrade is optimised for native multichain performance, aiming to allow a single sovereign wallet to operate across multiple blockchains.

Menese positions the vault as suitable for both individual users and automated systems. The focus on AI compatible infrastructure reflects a broader industry trend, as projects seek to accommodate algorithmic trading tools and autonomous agents within decentralised finance.

Liquidity remains a central question for any new or upgraded platform. When asked how it plans to attract capital, the team pointed to several proposed features. These include cross chain pools and liquidity routers that would allow users to hold and switch USDC across different networks. It also mentioned so called intelligent pools, which could rebalance positions and place orders on behalf of users.

A staggered marketing strategy is in preparation, according to the protocol, intended to highlight these features over time. Whether the vault can draw sustained liquidity will depend on uptake, competitive incentives and performance under live market conditions.

With the preview now open to users, attention will turn to how the system operates in practice and whether the promised gains in speed and flexibility translate into broader adoption.

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🧠 ICP Principal: ins6i-d53ug-zxmgh-qvum3-r3pvl-ufcvu-bdyon-ovzdy-d26k3-lgq2v-3qe

🧾 ICP Address: f8deb966878f8b83204b251d5d799e0345ea72b8e62e8cf9da8d8830e1b3b05f

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Sneed Trading Bot Explains Synthetic Stop Loss Ahead of Launch

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Sneed Trading Bot Explains Synthetic Stop Loss Ahead of Launch

A new trading tool built for the Internet Computer ecosystem is preparing to go live this week, with its developer offering a candid explanation of how one of its core features will operate in practice.

Posting on X, Snassy ICP outlined how stop losses function within the Sneed Trading Bot, which is set to launch on Sneed Hub. The post focused on what is described as a “synthetic stop loss”, designed to work within a bundled set of automated trade actions.

According to the explanation, range buys, range sells and stop losses are grouped together in what the bot calls a “chore”. These chores execute at fixed intervals, typically every 15 minutes, though users can configure shorter cycles. When the chore runs, it checks price conditions across supported decentralised exchanges, currently ICPSwap and Kong, and then executes the relevant actions.

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This structure means a stop loss will not trigger at the exact moment the market touches a pre set level. Instead, it activates when the scheduled chore next runs and detects that price has moved into the stop range. In practical terms, that could mean a delay of up to 15 minutes, depending on the interval chosen.

The developer noted that even traditional exchange based stop losses do not always operate as instantly as many retail traders assume. On most centralised platforms, stop orders are monitored by a separate system which, once a trigger price is reached, submits the order into the exchange’s order book. The difference lies in frequency and infrastructure. Exchanges typically check prices far more often and may maintain functionality even if external APIs experience disruption.

By contrast, Sneed’s approach relies on exchange APIs being operational at the time the chore runs. Evaluation of stop losses and other controls, such as circuit breakers, takes place strictly within the configured bot interval. A five minute cycle has been suggested as a practical lower boundary for users who want tighter responsiveness.

The post appears aimed at managing expectations before release, particularly for users new to automated trading. Sneed Trading Bots are positioned as fully on chain and non custodial, meaning users retain control of their assets rather than depositing funds with a central intermediary. That architecture brings transparency and self custody, though it also shapes how execution timing works.

With the launch scheduled for this coming week, the clarification may help reduce confusion once trading goes live. As automated tools continue to expand within decentralised finance, clear communication around mechanics and risk remains as important as the code itself.

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Ledger Life is an independent platform dedicated to covering the Internet Computer (ICP) ecosystem and beyond. We focus on real stories, builder updates, project launches, and the quiet innovations that often get missed.

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🧠 ICP Principal: ins6i-d53ug-zxmgh-qvum3-r3pvl-ufcvu-bdyon-ovzdy-d26k3-lgq2v-3qe

🧾 ICP Address: f8deb966878f8b83204b251d5d799e0345ea72b8e62e8cf9da8d8830e1b3b05f

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Global Copper Inventories Climb to 23 Year High as Stockpiles Surge

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Global Copper Inventories Climb to 23 Year High as Stockpiles Surge

Copper inventories held across the world’s major metals exchanges have climbed to their highest level in more than two decades, raising fresh questions about demand, supply and the outlook for prices.

Combined stockpiles at Comex, the Shanghai Futures Exchange and the London Metal Exchange now stand at roughly 1.02 million tonnes, according to exchange data. That marks the highest reading in 23 years. Warehouses have seen a sharp build in recent months, with total inventories doubling since September. Since the start of 2024, stockpiles have risen by around 380 per cent, one of the fastest increases on record.

The move has been particularly striking in the United States. Copper inventories at Comex reached a record 534,405 tonnes in the first week of February. Meanwhile, London Metal Exchange warehouses have reported 27 consecutive days of inflows, the longest stretch since 2009. Shanghai has also recorded sustained increases, contributing to the global total.

There are competing interpretations of what lies behind the surge. Some analysts point to softer industrial demand in parts of the global economy, particularly in construction and manufacturing, which could be easing pressure on physical supply. Slower growth in China’s property sector and uneven activity in Europe have weighed on copper consumption forecasts in recent quarters.

Others argue that the build reflects precautionary stockpiling and shifting trade flows rather than a collapse in end use demand. Copper plays a central role in electrification, renewable energy systems and grid expansion. Many longer term projections still show robust consumption growth tied to electric vehicles, data centres and power infrastructure. From this perspective, the rise in inventories may signal supply arriving ahead of expected demand rather than a structural downturn.

Price action has remained relatively resilient compared with previous inventory surges, suggesting the market is still weighing future tightness against current abundance. Traders are watching whether the pace of inflows continues through the first half of the year or begins to stabilise.

For now, the headline numbers are clear. Global copper stockpiles have risen at a pace rarely seen outside periods of economic stress. Whether this proves to be a temporary adjustment or a sign of cooling demand will depend on how industrial activity and infrastructure spending evolve over the coming months.

Dear Reader,

Ledger Life is an independent platform dedicated to covering the Internet Computer (ICP) ecosystem and beyond. We focus on real stories, builder updates, project launches, and the quiet innovations that often get missed.

We’re not backed by sponsors. We rely on readers like you.

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Your support goes a long way.

🧠 ICP Principal: ins6i-d53ug-zxmgh-qvum3-r3pvl-ufcvu-bdyon-ovzdy-d26k3-lgq2v-3qe

🧾 ICP Address: f8deb966878f8b83204b251d5d799e0345ea72b8e62e8cf9da8d8830e1b3b05f

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ICP Exchange Balances Slip Year to Date Despite Broader Rise in Supply

Maria Irene
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ICP Exchange Balances Slip Year to Date Despite Broader Rise in Supply

Exchange balances of Internet Computer’s native token, ICP, have fallen by roughly two million coins since the start of the year, reflecting a period of price weakness that has seen the asset decline from about 2.9 dollars to 2.2 dollars in less than two months.

Data tracking balances held on exchange addresses shows a steady drawdown in recent weeks. The timing aligns with the latest leg down in price, suggesting that some investors have chosen to accumulate at lower levels and move tokens off trading platforms. Such behaviour is often interpreted as a sign of longer-term holding rather than short-term speculation.

The year to date drop, however, sits against a very different longer-term picture. On a year-on-year basis, ICP held on exchanges has increased by around 15.8 million tokens. Over the past six months alone, balances have risen by approximately 5.1 million. Those figures point to a broader expansion in exchange supply despite the recent pullback.

This divergence highlights the tension currently facing the network. Short-term accumulation may provide support during periods of price pressure, particularly in a softer market environment. Yet ICP remains inflationary, and without mechanisms to offset issuance, exchange balances are likely to trend higher over time.

That is where proposals such as M70 enter the discussion. Supporters argue that reducing inflation is particularly important during a bear market, when weaker demand can amplify the impact of new supply entering circulation. Critics caution that any changes to tokenomics need careful calibration to avoid unintended consequences for staking participation and network security.

For now, the data presents a mixed outlook. Recent exchange outflows indicate buying interest at lower price levels, but the structural increase in supply over longer timeframes suggests ongoing pressure. Investors appear to be weighing short-term opportunity against the reality of an inflationary model that continues to shape ICP’s market dynamics.

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