Jay McCarthy

Here we go, Kids! FUD or no, we go! Appreciate your support! 🦚

@10x_Research @lookonchain Wow, bro. Respect. Somehow, I’m not surprised. Keep on delivering light!

Mastering 2026 Starts With Being Prepared Two years ago, the team at @lookonchain, a leading crypto analytics firm with more than 677,000 followers on X, shared an independent review of our work with us. After reviewing reports line by line across many leading crypto research providers, they concluded that our @10x_Research Research analysis was the most accurate among the major crypto voices they track. Notably, in late October 2022, when Bitcoin was trading near $18,000, we identified the likely bottom of the bear market and outlined the conditions for a powerful rally. At the same time, we highlighted select altcoin opportunities, including Solana, around $13.70, well before sentiment and capital flows began to turn. About a year ago, @cryptoquant_com, a leading on-chain analytics firm with more than 285,000 followers on X, together with its founder, @ki_young_ju (425,000 followers), noted that 10x Research was the most frequently quoted crypto research firm by major global crypto media. Throughout 2023 and 2024, we appeared regularly on television to discuss our outlook, consistently highlighting the potential for substantial upside, even as many hosts and commentators remained skeptical. The team at CryptoQuant has recently released a beta version of its analyst rankings, covering 116 of the world’s most respected crypto voices, selected for their track records and market insights. While our 10x Research research is distributed primarily behind a paywall (here) and reserved for subscribers, CryptoQuant appears to have inferred our directional views from our published commentary and market calls, ranking @10x_Research Research as the No. 1 analyst in its initial release. Our work is fully independent and free from the corporate incentives that often influence sell-side research. We aim to present the most realistic and actionable market view possible, fully acknowledging that no framework is perfect and not every call will be correct. That said, our strongest contributions have often come ahead of or against consensus. For example, while sentiment turned broadly bullish in February following the Trump inauguration, we warned that Bitcoin was breaking down (report), a move that later played out into the tariff-driven sell-off. By mid-April, we identified the conditions for a bullish upside breakout (video). By summer, as enthusiasm around the U.S. GENIUS Act peaked, we highlighted persistent legacy-wallet selling that kept Bitcoin range-bound (video). In late October, we turned bearish again (video), even as year-end price targets across the market grew increasingly optimistic. (links to videos: update.10xresearch.com/p/mastering-20…) What differentiates 10x Research is our holistic framework that integrates on-chain analytics, technical analysis, macroeconomic conditions, quantitative signals, market structure, sentiment, and narratives. These inputs rarely align at the same time; the edge lies in knowing which signals matter most, and when. It has also helped that, for many years, we have managed capital for leading hedge funds across both macro and crypto markets. That experience forces us to think first and foremost in actionable trading terms, because research only matters if it leads to better decisions in real portfolios. The year ahead will not be easy. We are not here to sell the illusion of effortless, life-changing returns to retail investors. Markets are rarely about being simply bullish or bearish; more often, they are about probabilities, risk management, and making consistently smart decisions. No simple algorithm can capture that nuance. Our research is designed for investors who want to stay ahead of the crowd, not chase it, and those who understand that timing, positioning, and context matter more than headlines. Early in my proprietary trading career at @jpmorgan, a senior trader told me something that has stayed with me: the market opens every day. Missing an opportunity today is not a failure; there will be others tomorrow. Even when the outlook appears bleak, opportunities always emerge. That will be just as true in 2026. As we look toward 2026, one message should be clear: our subscribers are in good hands. We have navigated multiple market regimes, bull markets, bear markets, and long periods of uncertainty by staying disciplined, independent, and grounded in data rather than narratives. That approach will matter even more in the year ahead. 2026 is unlikely to reward complacency or simple directional bets. It will demand probabilistic thinking, risk management, and timing, not blind optimism or fear. Our commitment is to continue delivering research that is not only thoughtful and independent, but actionable, helping you anticipate shifts in market structure rather than react to them after the fact. We will continue to do what has defined 10x Research: synthesizing on-chain data, macro signals, quantitative models, market structure, sentiment, and narratives, while knowing when each deserves priority. Markets open every day, opportunities recur, and our role is to help you stay prepared, patient, and positioned. Thank you for trusting us. We remain fully committed to helping you navigate complexity, stay ahead of the crowd, and master 2026, one decision at a time.

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@cz_binance Ambitious, bro. Respect.

Take a break from #Aster and #BNB. Do one of these. My goal is a proper planche before age 50. Can't do it yet. Just starting... 😅 Health is wealth. 💪

#TOKEN2049 Day 1: Locked in and lifting off 🚀✅ Yesterday was all about deep tech convos, game-changing connections, and setting the tone for the future of decentralized gaming. Coming up today: 🔸 Fresh demos 🔸 Major reveals 🔸 Rooftop vibes—don’t miss it 👀

The architects of a new era in gaming infrastructure: @AmarSBedi ⛓️ @KenTheJr_v1 ⛓️ myself @jaymccarthy15 Proud to build alongside this powerhouse trio. This is just the beginning—watch us reshape the future. 🇹 #Tashi2049 #DePIN #Web3Gaming

🌇 Golden hour, golden connections. Last night’s VIP Sunset Soirée with @BlockchainFF, @Aquanow & @TheUnitNetwork was more than just a vibe—it was where serious Web3 building happened. The future of gaming infra? It started right here. 🥂🔥 #TOKEN2049 #Web3 #DePIN #GamingNetwork

Day 2 at @TOKEN2049 and the energy is unreal! 🔥 New connections, bold ideas, and bigger moves—this is where Web3 levels up. Let’s raise the stakes and keep the momentum rolling! 🎇🚀 #TOKEN2049 #Web3 #DePIN #GameOn

🚽 Big news dropping! We're teaming up with @AngelPoop_meme — the meme-powered force behind the “Flush-to-Earn” craze on TON! 💰 320K+ wallets & counting, and we’re just getting started. Let’s flush limits & pump fun into Web3! 🔥 #Partnership #TON #DePIN #Web3Fun

5/5 Dubai’s Web3 OGs know the real 🔥 at @TOKEN2049 happens outside the main stage. Side events = alpha, alliances, and after-hours chaos. 👀 Which one’s on your hit list? 🔁 RT to squad up! #TOKEN2049 #DePIN #Gaming

🏖️ Wind down in style at our VIP Sunday Beach Club May 4, 12–5PM in Dubai Marina. Sip, connect, and soak in the sun with industry leaders over waterfront cocktails and gourmet bites. Let’s close TOKEN2049 with sunset vibes and solid convos. #Tashi2049 #TOKEN2049 #BeachClubVibes

Join us for the VIP Sunset Soirée on May 1 with @aquanow, @theunitnetwork & more — set against the backdrop of the Arabian Gulf. 🥂 Luxury vibes, elite networking, and golden hour magic await. Apply or RSVP → lu.ma/8oyfj3ug #TOKEN2049 #DubaiSoirée #TashiEvents

No panels. No pitches. Just real convos, cocktails, and Gulf views 🌊🍸 Join us for Network & Chill on May 1 at Jumeirah Al Qasr rooftop with @BlockchainFF, @BTC_OS, @tashiprotocol & more. Let’s vibe → lu.ma/zvcm8zro #TOKEN2049 #DubaiVibes #NetworkAndChill

We’re joining forces with @goblinsaga_xyz 🐲💰 More than just NFTs — Goblins are your key to staking, earning, and dominating DeFi on Polygon. Get ready for a wild ride with Goblin Saga x Tashi! 🚀 #PartnershipWithTashi #DeFi #Polygon

🎉 And we have a winner! Big congrats to @cryptoking11878 for snagging the giveaway prize! Missed out? Don’t worry — we’re just getting started. 1,000 more items up for grabs soon 👀 Stay tuned! 🚀 #Giveaway #Web3

Tashi landed in Dubai and we’re not here to play nice. 🔥 Catch us shaking up #TOKEN2049 with demos, alpha drops, and a little chaos. Let’s build loud. 💥 #Tashi2049 #DePIN

Thrilled to see our Tashi gaining some well-deserved recognition in Paris! 🇫🇷✨👏

Happy to announce our participation at #StartinBlock by @ParisBlockWeek 🏆 Join us for a chance to win $10M in Prizes, pitch 100s of Investors, ... and much more! 🎤 x.com/ParisBlockWeek…

At HedraCon, we had a chat with @KenTheJr_v1 , CTO @tashiprotocol 📷 🛠 They’re working on serverless multiplayer. Great discussion and inspiring insights!

The energy at #Consensus2025 Hong Kong is ELECTRIC! ⚡🚀 The brightest minds in Web3 are here, shaping the future of blockchain, innovation, and decentralization! 🌍🔥 What’s been your biggest takeaway so far? 👀💡