This company's stock price plunged after analysts reported that SOS was "an intricate, 'pump and dump' scheme that used fake addresses, undisclosed related entities, and doctored photos of cryptocurrency mining rigs to create an illusion of success." I believe many have know about this stock. Many have died in it’s hands. A once expensive stock that is now barely anything. Let me share a little about what does this company actually do. SOS is an emerging blockchain-based service solution provider and also engaged in blockchain and cryptocurrency operations, which currently include cryptocurrency mining and maybe expand into cryptocurrency security. Since April 2021, they launched commodity trading via their subsidiary SOS International Trading Co. Ltd; major trading commodity includes mine
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Gold’s 6.4% plunge marks a significant shake-up — the largest since 2013 — and many traders see $4,000 as a key psychological and technical support level. A decisive break below that could trigger algorithmic selling, sending prices toward $3,900 or even $3,800. Personally, I would not rush to “buy the dip” yet. While long-term fundamentals for gold remain solid — driven by persistent inflation concerns, central bank accumulation, and geopolitical uncertainty — short-term momentum has clearly shifted bearish. A gradual accumulation strategy might be more prudent: start scaling in around $4,000 but reserve liquidity in case it slides further. Yes, gold remains a small but strategic holding in my portfolio (mainly via ETFs), serving as a hedge against volatility and fiat debasement. But for
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