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Young Platform Pro APIs in the Workshop: Paused from 25 June, New Suite Coming by Year-End

Young Platform Pro APIs in the Workshop: Paused from 25 June, New Suite Coming by Year-End

From 25 June 2026, the Young Platform Pro API infrastructure will be paused for a complete redesign. Find out what is changing for those operating with trading bots.

At Young Platform, we are currently aligning every level of our platform with the new European standards on crypto-assets (yes, the famous MiCAR regulation). This alignment does not just concern contractual documents or the app interface; it also impacts our most technical infrastructure — the one used by our most tech-savvy users.

For this reason, we are taking the Young Platform Pro APIs into the workshop: a scheduled pause and a complete redesign, ready to relaunch by the end of the year with a suite built on MiCAR requirements from the ground up.

Here are the dates you need to know, the reasons for the pause, and what to do if you run active bots or integrations.

Dates to Mark in Your Calendar

25 June 2026: Suspension of Operational APIs

Starting from this date, the following operational APIs will be deactivated:

  • Order placement — no new orders can be submitted via API.
  • Order cancellation — it will not be possible to cancel orders via the API.
  • Active order lookup — the open order book will no longer be accessible via API.

What remains active: Read-only (consultation) APIs not linked to trading operations — transaction history, balances, market data, and tax integrations — will continue to work normally. If you have an external tax calculation system connected, your operations will not be interrupted.

Fourth Quarter of 2026: The New API Suite

We are working in parallel on a completely redesigned set of APIs that are fully aligned with the MiCAR-compliant services offered by Young Platform. We will communicate the exact relaunch date with plenty of notice.

What Should I Do if I Use the APIs?

If you have bots, dashboards, or integrations running in production on our trading endpoints, please keep the following in mind:

  • Plan: Factor in the 25 June 2026 deadline for managing your integrations. From this date onwards, operational trading APIs will no longer be available.
  • Keep logs and documentation of your current integrations: You will need them when the new suite is rolled out.
  • Special use cases: If you engage in high-frequency trading, operate on high volumes, or run custom integrations that require coordination during this transition, please contact us via our official channels.

You will receive a dedicated update with further details on the timeline and transition procedures for the new suite.

Regulatory Context

The APIs currently in place were designed for a service scope predating the entry into force of MiCAR. Young Platform has decided to rebuild the infrastructure to meet the requirements of the new European framework from its initial design stages.

What is Not Changing

Your assets, your account, and your Clubs. All standard operations via the app and web platform will continue to function exactly as they do today. Read-only APIs (history, balance, market data, tax) remain fully operational. The pause exclusively affects operational trading APIs.

Have Questions? We Are Here to Help.

We understand that for those who operate programmatically, an infrastructure pause is a significant event. We are working hard to complete the transition within our estimated timeline. In the meantime, if you have any questions about your setup, timelines, or the transition process, our support team is available via our Support Centre.

For full regulatory details, we invite you to read the Official Service Information Notice.
This article is a service information notice to keep you updated on developments regarding Young Platform’s infrastructure. It does not constitute financial advice or an invitation to invest. Crypto-assets involve risks. In the event of any discrepancy between the content of this article and the Official Service Information Notice, the latter shall prevail. For all legal details regarding our services, please consult our official Terms and Conditions. Young Platform operates in full compliance with current regulations, including Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 (MiCAR).Young Platform S.p.A., Via Cigna 96/17, 10155 Turin — youngplatform.com — Certified Email (PEC): [email protected].

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Smart Trades are getting a makeover: a temporary pause ahead of exciting updates!

Smart Trades temporary pause from 25 June

At Young Platform, we are constantly working to offer you an experience that is increasingly seamless, secure, and fully aligned with the latest European standards (the famous MiCAR regulation, for the industry nerds out there!).

With this in mind, we have decided to temporarily pause our Smart Trades feature and take it to the “workshop” for a complete makeover.

Don’t worry, it is just a “see you soon”! Here is everything you need to know about this transition, explained in plain English.

Dates to mark in your calendar

To get things just right, we will proceed in stages:

  • 25 June 2026 From this date, it will no longer be possible to open new Smart Trades, and the feature will be temporarily deactivated.
  • By the end of 2026 We are working hard to relaunch a brand-new and improved Smart Trades experience by the end of 2026. We will share the exact date with you later on!

What should I do if I have an active Smart Trade?

We recommend that you manually close your active Smart Trades directly from the app at any time by 24 June 2026.

What if I forget? No need to panic! On 25 June, we will automatically close any remaining active Smart Trades for you. Your crypto-assets are perfectly safe: they will automatically return to your Main Wallet, right back where they belong. 

Clubs and YNG Token: Will anything change?

Absolutely not.

We know that Smart Trades are one of the benefits of the Young Platform Clubs, and we are sorry this feature won’t be available for a few months. However, all other benefits of your Club remain 100% active and operational.

Nothing changes for our YNG token either. The locking mechanisms (which allow you to level up in the Clubs), staking, and the availability of the token in the app will remain exactly as you know them.

This communication does not modify the Terms and Conditions of the service, nor the YNG token White Paper.

Any questions? We’re here!

We are redesigning Smart Trades to make them even more useful for your market strategies. We can’t wait to show you what we’ve been working on! In the meantime, if you have any questions or doubts, our support team is always at your disposal via the Support website.

To view the full document and regulatory details, please read the Official Service Notice or download it by clicking here.

Disclaimer: This article is an informational notice to keep you updated on the app’s features. It does not constitute financial advice or an invitation to invest. Always remember that crypto-assets involve risks. In the event of any discrepancy between the content of this article and the Official Service Information, the latter shall prevail. For full legal details on YNG and our services, please refer to our official White Paper and Terms and Conditions. Young Platform operates in full compliance with current regulations.

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Iran: three months of war. How is the crypto market reacting?

Israel-Iran War: Market Update

The war between Israel, the US, and Iran continues: the Strait of Hormuz is repeatedly closed and reopened, leaving stock markets confused. And the crypto market?

The war between the United States-Israel and Iran has entered its third month: the Strait of Hormuz, a fundamental chokepoint through which one-fifth of the world’s oil and LNG production passes, remains semi-blocked, even though Iranian and US delegations seem intent on reaching an agreement. Global stock markets, of course, have no idea what the future might hold but remain highly optimistic. The crypto market follows, but has been feeling the strain lately: what is the situation?

War in Iran: the timeline of the conflict

On the Italian morning of February 28, the United States and Israel officially launched a series of coordinated bombings against Iran: in less than 24 hours, they achieved one of the main goals of the raids, eliminating Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, supreme leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran. A few hours after the event, the Revolutionary Guards, one of the three Iranian armed corps, declared the Strait of Hormuz closed: “If anyone attempts to pass, the heroes of the Revolutionary Guards and the regular navy will set those ships on fire”.

In the days that followed, the traffic in the Strait was drastically reduced: media and international security organizations reported the presence of naval mines in the channel. The price of energy commodities, consequently, skyrocketed: through the Strait of Hormuz passes between 25% and 30% of global oil and LNG (liquefied natural gas) production. With the opening of the front, Brent—the international benchmark—skyrocketed and remained steadily above $100 a barrel.

The three subsequent months saw a continuous alternation between mutual threats and negotiations, but the warring parties have managed to find common ground: officially, as we write, the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran have temporarily buried the hatchet.

In this regard, over the weekend of May 23-24, major international media spoke of steps forward toward a definitive end to the war: CNN, for example, reports that “the United States and Iran show signs of progress in efforts to end the conflict, but crucial details of a framework agreement are still being negotiated”.

Although the situation is not entirely clear, the aforementioned news has brought the price of Brent below $100 a barrel for the first time in more than a month.

The performance of major stock indices

When energy prices grow out of proportion, the real economy suffers: companies spend more to produce due to the across-the-board increase in costs, such as transportation and electricity in general. The result: the price hikes, in the end, are passed on to the consumer, who sees a generalized rise in prices, also known as inflation.

And markets know all too well that rising inflation increases the likelihood of an interest rate hike—the next FOMC meeting will take place in less than a month. What does all this mean in numbers?

Starting with the United States, the three main indices have returned well into positive territory: since day one of the conflict, the Dow Jones is gaining 3.4%, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 have set new All-Time Highs and are gaining 8.6% and 18% respectively—the Dow Jones suffers more than the other two precisely because it is more exposed to energy price variations.

The turning point, i.e., the bottom followed by the trend reversal, occurred on March 30. Since that day’s close, the three indices have staged a significant recovery: the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 are gaining 11.86%, 17.8%, and 30.4% respectively.

But let’s fly to Europe, which is faring slightly worse: the Eurostoxx 50 (STOXX), the index that includes the top 50 European companies, has returned to positive territory for the first time since the start of the conflict: currently, it is up 2% compared to the close on March 2. However, the situation is not bright for everyone: in detail, London is down 2.9%, Paris 1.8%, while Frankfurt and Milan, on the contrary, are gaining 2.5% and 8.15% respectively.

In Asia, the situation has turned more favorable: the Nikkei, which represents the 225 most important companies in Japan, updated its all-time highs and, since March 2, is marking a +13.6%, while the KOSPI, the main South Korean index which had lost up to 18% with the outbreak of the war, reversed its trend with an impressive performance: +35.5% since the close on March 3. In China, the Hang Seng travels in negative territory: -1.6% since Day One.

Focus precious metals: gold and silver

In this chaos, one would expect good behavior from precious metals, universally conceived as safe havens in times of strong turbulence. That is not quite the case.

The price of gold, since the start of the bombings, has dropped by 14.1%, closely followed by silver (-12.5%). At the same time, despite not being a precious metal, the dollar returns to assuming a store-of-value role: in these ten weeks, the DXY—the dollar vs six major foreign currencies—is gaining 1.15%.

And the crypto market?

The crypto market seems to be linked, with due proportion, to the performance of the US tech sector: since Friday, February 27, Bitcoin is gaining 17.8%, after weeks of high volatility in which it targeted $70,000 four times, finally managing to break that ceiling and launch an attack on $80,000; Ethereum is underperforming but still growing by 9.8%; Ripple and Solana, on the other hand, post more modest performances, rising by 0.5% and 5% respectively. In general, the Total Market Cap has grown by approximately 308.5 billion dollars (+13.7%).

Some interesting data

According to BitcoinTreasuries.net, over the past thirty days, Public Companies have increased their Bitcoin stakes by 2.2%. In other words, listed companies—such as Strategy (MSTR)—have brought the total held in Bitcoin to 1.24 million BTC. The opposite is true for ETFs and exchanges: recent outflows have reduced the amount of BTC held by 0.2% (total: 1.62 million BTC).

In this regard, it is interesting to compare the stakes of the most representative entities in these two categories: Strategy (MSTR) for Public Companies and IBIT for ETFs. It is an extremely close head-to-head: the former holds 843,738 BTC, the latter 804,921 BTC.

What lies ahead?

It is the big question that crypto (and non-crypto) investors have been trying to answer for days. Clearly, no one has the answer, because the future cannot be predicted. In these moments, the best thing to do is to study the fundamentals and understand how protocols work.

Don’t know where to start? Don’t worry: our Academy is excellent for those who want to start, but also for those who are already experts and want to review.

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Tariffs and Iran: Markets price in uncertainty

Tariffs and Iran: Markets price in uncertainty

The 15% tariffs and geopolitical tensions frighten the markets: US futures in the red, crypto follows, the dollar loses ground, and gold rises

The Supreme Court’s ruling provokes a reaction from Trump, who introduces global tariffs at 15%. Meanwhile, the United States continues to mass its military fleet in the Mediterranean: is an attack on Iran getting closer? Investors, playing it safe, enter risk-off mode: fleeing from the most volatile assets in search of stability. Here is the situation.

Tariffs and Iran: the macro context

The spark that made the markets lose their nerve has a name: Donald Trump. Indeed, while the potential military escalation in Iran, and the ensuing uncertainty, have occupied the front pages of newspapers for weeks, the move that triggered the sell-off comes from the White House. What happened?

Trump did not appreciate the US Supreme Court’s ruling

The news arrived on Friday, February 20 like a bolt from the blue: according to the US Supreme Court, most of the tariffs imposed by Trump are illegal. The President of the United States, obviously, did not appreciate the ruling and declared that he already has a “backup plan” ready: more tariffs.

The occupant of the White House, on the immediately following weekend, introduced additional 10% global customs tariffs, only to raise the stakes by increasing the threshold to 15%. On his social media platform Truth, Trump literally wrote: “I, as President of the United States of America, will immediately raise the global tariffs by 10% applied to countries – many of which have ‘robbed’ the United States for decades, without suffering consequences (until I arrived!) – bringing them to the 15% level, a threshold fully permitted and confirmed in legal venues.”

Investors in risk-off mode

This combo caused a sharp shift in sentiment: we have entered a phase of strong risk-off, where capital exits very quickly from assets considered volatile or risky to seek safety in traditionally more stable havens.

To give an example, the Fear & Greed Index – the index that measures the fear of crypto investors – is currently sitting at 5, “Extreme Fear”. Conversely, and by the book during geopolitical crises, gold scored a +3% starting from Friday the 20th, returning above $5,000/ounce.

Market update: equities and crypto numbers

On Wall Street, the picture seems clear even at the time of writing, before the stock markets open: Dow Jones futures are down 0.3%, while those on the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 are losing 0.3% and 0.4%, respectively.

The price of oil is also feeling the impact: Brent futures are down 0.5% to $71.2 a barrel, while WTI – the US crude – stands at $66.11 a barrel, down 0.6%.

The crypto market follows suit: in the last few hours, the total market cap of the sector managed to shed over $100 billion in two days, only to recover half of it on Monday. Bitcoin recorded a heavy drop of about 5.5%, touching $64,300 but bouncing back and settling, for now, around $66,300.

The situation regarding liquidations is very interesting: about $468 million in long positions were liquidated between Sunday and Monday. But that’s not all: a single trader saw a whopping $61.5 million go up in smoke in a single trade.

Two more pieces of side info, between Ethereum and Nvidia

Let’s close with two news items that could cause further repercussions on the market, given their relevance.

First of all, the on-chain data tracked by Lookonchain indicate a movement that, generally, the community doesn’t like very much, to put it mildly: Vitalik Buterin, the founder of Ethereum, has gone back to selling ETH. Over the weekend of February 21-22, Buterin sold 1,869 ETH, cashing in more than $3 million. Ethereum, during those same hours, dropped by up to 6.4%, even pushing below $1,850.

Finally, on Wednesday, February 25, Nvidia will publish its highly anticipated quarterly earnings. The reason behind the importance of these numbers should be clear to the whole world: Nvidia is not just a tech company, it is the engine of the entire narrative linked to Artificial Intelligence and, by extension, of the US stock market over the last two years.

If the data were to disappoint and fail to beat the very high forecasts of analysts, the event could trigger a further wave of volatility, dragging down with it the tech sector in general, cryptos included.

What will happen in the coming months? Impossible to say, easier to report on: sign up for Young Platform to stay up to speed!

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Tariffs, the US Supreme Court rules them illegal

According to the US Supreme Court, the reciprocal tariffs imposed by Donald Trump are illegal: the ruling arrived on Friday, February 20

The reciprocal tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump on the occasion of “Liberation Day” on April 2, 2025, have been ruled illegal by the United States Supreme Court. The reason revolves around the methods by which they were applied. Let’s quickly see what happened.

US Supreme Court: “Congressional authorization is required”

On the Italian afternoon of February 20, the United States Supreme Court ruled on the legality of the reciprocal tariffs imposed by Donald Trump.

Chief Justice John Roberts drafted the majority opinion, which reads: “President Trump claims the extraordinary power to unilaterally impose tariffs of unlimited magnitude, duration, and scope. Given the breadth, history, and constitutional framework of such claimed powers, he must demonstrate clear Congressional authorization to exercise them“.

In short, SCOTUS – the Supreme Court of the United States – is telling us that the emergency powers Trump attempted to invoke, therefore, “are not sufficient“.

The tariffs, in fact, were introduced by bypassing the standard procedure that requires approval from the United States Congress: to do so, Donald Trump appealed to IEEPA, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

IEEPA, for context, is a US federal law that allows the President to declare the existence of “a threat to the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United States” that originates “in whole or substantial part outside the United States” – as stated in Article 50 of the United States Code – and act accordingly.

In this case, according to Trump, the trade deficit between the United States, heavy importers, and the rest of the world, which exports heavily to the US, constituted a threat to the national economy. And tariffs represented the tool to reduce this disparity.

The blocked tariffs are a stinging defeat for Trump

To understand the scale of the event, we must contextualize it politically: this ruling is, according to many analysts, the most significant legal defeat that the second Trump administration has suffered from a conservative-majority Supreme Court. There is, however, one unresolved issue: if the tariffs are unconstitutional, what happens to the money already collected?

The Supreme Court, in fact, while declaring the maneuver illegal, did not specify what should happen to the over 130 billion dollars in tariffs already collected by the federal government. An issue that will most likely translate into an avalanche of lawsuits from damaged importing companies.

What’s next?

According to some sources, President Trump reportedly stated that this decision “is a disgrace” and that “I have a backup plan“. The fundamental point, however, is one: Trump’s trade strategy, based on using tariffs as a negotiating lever against everyone, has just been neutralized by his own country’s judiciary.

How will the markets react to this sharp change? Sign up to Young Platform, and we’ll tell you all about it!

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The Reveal: What can you win in this Tournament?

The Reveal officially launched on December 9th — it’s the third step in your personal journey toward discovering a reality that’s pure and authentic, finally free from the limits imposed for years by the Box. Limits that shaped your biggest decisions and distorted your view of personal finance. Our mission? To guide you through this path toward clarity, helping you see beyond the surface. The ultimate goal: your financial freedom.

Let’s take a look at the prizes — there’s a lot to uncover.

A Dual Challenge: Championship and Tournaments

Just in case you missed it: The Reveal runs on two tracks — the Championship and the Tournaments. If you’re unsure how these work, don’t worry — you can find all the info in these guides:

But here, we focus on the individual Tournaments. Today, we’re diving into Tournament 4, which runs from January 20th to February 3rd.

Tournament 4: Game On – January 20th to February 3rd

We’ve reached the fourth Tournament, officially crossing the halfway point of The Reveal. Six intense weeks are behind us, and now it’s time to step up — it’s Game On, as they say in London and New York.

It’s no coincidence that this Tournament is named Game On. For us, words matter — and this time, the prizes are rooted in the gaming world. We’re confident they’ll excite our gamers — or better yet, even those who aren’t hardcore gamers.

So, what can you win in this round?

  • 3 PlayStation 5 consoles
  • 3 Meta Quest 3 headsets

You don’t need to be a gaming fan to enjoy them — both devices are perfect for everyday use: watching movies, listening to music, working out, and more.

Remember: just one Ticket is enough to enter the final draw. But the more Tickets you collect, the higher your chances of winning — each Ticket has a unique code used to pick winners. So don’t miss out — this Tournament is worth it.

Still here? Open the Young Platform app, complete your Quests, earn Gems, and gather as many Tickets as you can — other players are already scooping them up!

Come back to this page in two weeks — we’ll reveal the prizes for Tournament 5. Good luck!

Tournament 3: Discount Party – January 6th to January 20th

The holidays are over — time for your wallet to recover. Kicking off on January 6, this Tournament was designed to help you save after a season of spending.
Here’s what was up for grabs:

  • 30 Amazon Gift Cards worth €50
  • 15 Volagratis Gift Cards worth €10
  • 30 Q8 Fuel Vouchers worth €50

Tournament 2: Tech Mania – December 23rd to January 6th

This Tournament was all about technology — the kind we love at Young Platform.
In a fast-moving world, you need the right tools to keep up. You wouldn’t run a sprint in flip-flops, right?

Here’s what was at stake in Tech Mania:

  • 3 iPhone 17
  • 2 MacBook Air 13″

Tournament 1: Taste of Luxury – December 9th to December 23rd

We started strong, giving early participants a chance to build momentum from the very beginning. And of course, we did it in style — with luxury prizes.The rewards? Two Black Diamond Tennis Bracelets, featuring white gold, dark diamonds, and timeless design — every detail spoke the language of elegance.

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Fed rates: Will the next FOMC meeting scare the markets?

Fed rates: Is the next FOMC meeting scaring the markets?

Rates, Fed undecided on next moves: the outcome of the December FOMC meeting is less predictable than those in September and October. What do analysts predict? 

Fed rates have a significant impact on financial markets: investors, aware of the importance of interest rates, try to anticipate the decisions of the FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) to position themselves in the best possible way. Compared to the last two meetings, where the outcomes were practically a foregone conclusion, the December meeting presents numerous unknowns: what is the most likely outcome?  

What happened at the last FOMC meeting?

On 28-29 October, the Fed met at its headquarters in Washington to discuss the macroeconomic situation and decide what to do about interest rates: the Council, with ten votes in favour out of twelve, opted for a 25 basis point cut, lowering rates by 0.25% to a range between 3.75% and 4%. 

The outcome, as we anticipated, was widely expected and already discounted by the markets, which had been growing for weeks – except for the halt on 10 October, when Trump announced 100% tariffs on China.

But it was the press conference following the meeting that was the real key moment. Here, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, in listing the reasons behind the cut, made a very significant statement: “A further cut in benchmark interest rates at the December meeting is not a foregone conclusion, quite the contrary.” Markets in chaos.

Since Powell uttered those words until now – that is, at the time of writing – the major stock indices have entered a phase of severe difficulty, but then they rebounded and are now flat.

The crypto market has also taken a hit, of course, with Bitcoin down 16.8 percentage points since 29 October and Ethereum down almost 20,6. Overall, since that fateful day, the total market cap has fallen by £600 billion, from £3.7 trillion to £3.11 trillion.

Fed, shutdown and block on the publication of macroeconomic data 

During that press conference, Powell responded to questions from journalists about the shutdown’s impact on federal activities. In particular, curiosity focused on the stance the Fed might take at the next FOMC meeting, in a context of almost total absence of data crucial for analysing the macroeconomic scenario.  

Powell himself had already mentioned the difficulties of the moment, stating that “although some important data has been delayed due to the shutdown, the public and private sector data that remains available suggests that the outlook for employment and inflation has not changed much since our September meeting“. 

On this issue, however, the most interesting response came from the Fed Chairman to Howard Schneider of the well-known Reuters news agency. The journalist rightly asked him whether the lack of key information, such as inflation or employment, could have led members of the US central bank to “make monetary policy based on anecdotes”, i.e. qualitative data – such as personal opinions – rather than economic models based on quantitative data. 

Powell initially stated that ‘this is a temporary situation’ and that ‘we will do our job‘. He then went on to say, ‘If you ask me whether it will affect the December meeting, I’m not saying it will, but yes, you can imagine… what do you do when you’re driving in fog? You slow down.

In short, the latest FOMC press conference presented us with a Jerome Powell who appeared even more cautious than the classic “we’ll wait and see” approach that characterised the first six months of 2025. A determined Jerome Powell, who wants to see his task through to the end, even though he will leave the top job in May 2026 to make way for the new Fed Chair.

Fed rates: what do analysts and prediction markets forecast?

Here too, the question is entirely open. The most authoritative voices are divided into two camps: a 25-basis-point cut versus no change (rates unchanged). There is, of course, no mention of a 50 basis point cut. 

The first faction, in favour of a quarter-point cut, is leveraging the weakness of the labour market, particularly the slowdown in hiring: in a Reuters poll of 105 economists, 84 bet on a quarter-point cut, while the remaining 21 chose the No Change option. 

In particular, Abigail Watt, an economist at UBS, justified her vote to Reuters by stating that ‘the general feeling is that the labour market still appears relatively weak, and this is one of the key reasons why we believe the FOMC will cut in December‘. Watt goes on to say that she would change her opinion if data were released that ‘contradicted this sense of weakness‘. 

The second faction, those in favour of unchanged rates, instead takes as its main argument Powell’s words quoted above: “the outlook for employment and inflation has not changed much since our September meeting“. 

For example, Susan Collins, head of the Boston Fed, is of this opinion and believes that a third consecutive cut could fuel inflation at a time when the impact of Trump’s tariffs remains unclear. Specifically, she told CNBC that “it will probably be appropriate to keep interest rates at their current level for some time to balance the risks to inflation and employment in this environment of high uncertainty“. 

Interest rates, according to the FedWatch Tool and Polymarket

FedWatch is a financial tool provided by the CME (Chicago Mercantile Exchange) that calculates the implied probabilities of future Federal Reserve interest rate decisions. Why ‘implied’? Because it deduces probabilities from the market prices of 30-day Federal Funds futures rather than from explicit opinions. 

In simple terms, FedWatch reports market expectations by looking at investors’ portfolios. If it says ‘80% probability of a cut’, it means that 80% of the money invested in the market today is betting on a cut. Currently, according to this tool, a 25 basis point cut is 89,6% likely, while No Change is 10,4%.

According to the most famous prediction market of the moment, Polymarket, the result is a 25 basis point cut at 97%, No Change at 3%, a 50 basis point cut at 1% and a 25 basis point increase at around 1% – if you are interested in knowing how it works, we have written an Academy article dedicated to Polymarket. 

What will the Federal Reserve do? 

As we have explained so far, the Fed will have to take a large number of variables into account before its Chairman leaves the room, approaches the microphone and utters the familiar ‘Good afternoon‘.

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The Reveal: Win a Rolex, Duke 125 and more!

Young Platform is launching The Reveal, a prize contest open to all of Europe, with over 200 incredible rewards up for grabs. 

The Reveal is the most generous initiative in the history of the exchange — and yes, you can win even if you come in last.

From December 9 to March 10, 2026, jump in, climb the leaderboard, or trust your luck — either way, you could walk away with amazing prizes.

Key Points

  • Quests
    Challenges to complete the test that test your consistency and make it fun. Each quest completed helps you move up the leaderboard.
  • Gems
    Completing quests earns you gems, the contest’s point system. The more you collect, the closer you get to top prizes.
  • Tickets
    Earn tickets by reaching certain gem thresholds.
  • Lottery
    Tickets give you access to prize draws: even if you’re not in the top rankings, you still have a chance to win. Luck plays fair.
  • Want a head start?
    Join a Club and buy YNG to get bonus gems and speed up your progress.

Get ready to complete quests, earn gems and collect tickets. Trust us, it’s worth it: the prizes are truly incredible. But enough talk, let’s get down to business!

How does The Reveal work?

Whether you’re a veteran or a newcomer, our advice is always never to skip the rules: imagine missing out on the chance to win a Rolex because you didn’t know that gems had to be redeemed – yes, it happened.  

The Reveal is a competition comprising two simultaneous, independent contests: the Championship and the Tournaments.

  • The Championship runs from 9 December to 10 March. Final positions and corresponding prizes will be determined by the overall ranking, which must be active and valid throughout the entire competition period.
  • Tournaments: these “mini-championships” run within the main competition, providing more participants with an opportunity to win prizes. Each Tournament lasts two weeks and offers different prizes than those in the Championship. A total of six Tournaments are scheduled, taking place between 9 December and 10 March.

Important Note: Unlike the Championship, there is no ranking for Tournaments. A random draw at the conclusion of The Reveal will choose the winners. Details on the draw process will be provided soon.

Now that we understand the structure of The Reveal, it’s time to answer the questions you’re bound to be asking yourself: how do you climb the Championship rankings? How can I win the Tournaments? The answer is simple: by redeeming and collecting Gems.

Gems are the key to the competition: the more you accumulate, the more chances you have of winning. 

How do you accumulate Gems? By completing quests. 

Quests are in-app activities that allow you to earn Gems. They can be classified as daily, weekly, or permanent. Daily quests last for 24 hours, weekly quests last for seven days, and permanent quests do not expire and remain active for the duration of the competition. Some quests are cyclical, returning periodically to the app, while others are one-time events.

Please note that since timed quests (daily and weekly) have expiration limits, it is essential to manually redeem your Gems upon completing a quest. If you do not redeem them before the quest expires, you risk losing those Gems forever, as any unredeemed Gems will disappear along with the quest.

Stay vigilant: regularly check the app, complete the quests, and tap “Claim” immediately.

You will need Gems to climb the overall Championship rankings and to earn tickets. These tickets can be used to participate in draws for the prizes offered in the six Tournaments.

The tickets: in search of the lucky tickets

At the end of the competition, we will conduct a random draw to select the winners from the six tournaments. This draw will take place in the presence of a notary to ensure transparency. Each ticket will have a unique code that we will use to identify the winners.

The data is precise: the more tickets you collect, the greater your chances of being drawn.

To promote decentralisation, we have made the ticket acquisition process accessible to everyone. However, the cost of obtaining tickets will increase based on the number of Gems you have. What does this mean?

The new mechanism for collecting tickets

We created a tiered system structured as follows:

  • Tier 1 – 0 to 500 Gems accumulated: 1 Ticket for every 30 Gems 
  • Tier 2 – 501 to 1,500 Gems accumulated: 1 Ticket for every 100 Gems
  • Tier 3 – 1,501 to 3,000 Gems accumulated: 1 Ticket for every 200 Gems
  • Tier 4 – 3001 or more accumulated Gems: 1 Ticket for every 300 Gems

With this mechanism, you only need to complete a 30 Gem quest to enter Tier 1, receive a Ticket, and be eligible for that Tournament’s prizes.

Additionally, at the end of each Tournament (which occurs every two weeks), the counter and Gems are reset. For example, if you finished the first Tournament in Tier 2 with 80 Gems out of the 100 needed to unlock a Ticket, you will start the second Tournament again from Tier 1 with zero Gems.

We can now proceed to the prizes. 

The Reveal: the Revelation deserves incredible rewards

As mentioned earlier, The Reveal is divided into two competitions that run simultaneously but offer different prizes: the Championship and the Tournaments. 

Let’s take a look at the Championship prizes, awarded according to the overall ranking:

  • 1st Place: Rolex Submariner No Date (Value ~£10,000)
  • 2nd Place: KTM 125 Duke 2025 Motorcycle
  • 3rd Place: MacBook Pro 14″
  • 4th Place: 2 F1 Monza 2026 Tickets (Tribune 5 Pool)
  • 5th Place: iPhone 17 Pro
  • 6th Place: MacBook Air 13″
  • 7th Place: iPhone 17
  • 8th Place: Apple Watch Ultra 3
  • 9th Place: Google Pixel 10
  • 10th place: 1 ticket to F1 Monza 2026  (Tribune 5 Pool)
  • 11th place: Garmin Venu 4 (41 mm)
  • 12th place: £500 Amazon voucher
  • 13th place: Volagratis voucher worth £500
  • 14th place: Samsung Smart TV 50″ Crystal UHD 4K
  • 15th place: Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones (noise cancelling)
  • 16th place: Volagratis voucher worth £300
  • 17th place: £250 Amazon voucher
  • 18th place: £200 Volagratis voucher
  • 19th place: £150 Amazon voucher
  • 20th place: £100 Volagratis voucher

Not bad, right? There are six tournaments, each lasting two weeks. 

Each tournament offers different prizes, which we will reveal gradually. Starting with the first tournament, if you collect at least one ticket between December 9 and December 23, you will be entered into a draw for a chance to win two diamond tennis bracelets. 

That’s all for now. The reveal has begun—good luck, and may fortune be on your side!

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Berachain: a new era for DeFi?

Berachain: Is this the future of DeFi?

Berachain is a blockchain implementing a consensus mechanism that could well revolutionise the world of DeFi: the Proof-of-Liquidity (PoL).

What’s all the fuss about?

Berachain is a Layer 1 blockchain that has garnered significant attention from many investors, both institutional and retail. This is primarily thanks to the consensus mechanism it’s built upon—the network’s own invention, Proof-of-Liquidity.

The fundamental idea, simplified to its bare bones, is to transform liquidity from a passive resource into an active engine for network security, thereby re-aligning security with the interests of the end-users.

What’s more, Berachain distinguishes itself through its extreme flexibility, being perfectly capable of hosting decentralised applications (dApps) developed initially on Ethereum.

Berachain: proof-of-liquidity and EVM identical

To embark on our journey to understand the Proof-of-Liquidity (PoL) consensus mechanism, we can start by defining it as an evolution of the more widely known Proof-of-Stake (PoS).

In a network utilising PoS, the security and integrity of the chain are upheld by validators, or nodes. They lock up tokens—or stake them—and in return, receive rewards when they successfully validate blocks. These rewards act as a powerful incentive for staking, fostering a virtuous cycle that secures the network.

However, this mechanism has a slight “flaw”: it isolates the validators—and their economic clout—from the broader ecosystem, meaning the Dapps and the users.

To simplify, we could (with a poetic licence) compare a PoS blockchain to a coal-powered train: just as validators secure the network by staking their tokens, the engineers ensure the train’s movement by shovelling coal into the furnace. However, the energy released “only” serves to make the train run.

The Proof-of-Liquidity consensus mechanism, by contrast, lays the groundwork for a system where the energy generated from the burning coal not only moves the train but simultaneously lights up the carriages, heats the water in the bathrooms, operates the window mechanisms, and so forth. It’s a game-changer.

How is this achieved? Through a two-token model that involves validators, dApps, and the community:

The latter has a particular feature: it is soulbound—similar to items in World of Warcraft—and cannot be bought, sold, or traded.

The virtuous cycle of PoL

  1. On one side, validators stake $BERA to ensure the chain’s security and receive $BGT in return.
  2. On the other side, users, via dApps like DEXs (Decentralised Exchanges), provide liquidity to pools and in exchange earn LP-tokens (Liquidity Provider Tokens). These “receipt tokens” certify the action and allow for the future redemption of the liquidity.
  3. These LP-tokens have a utility: they can be staked in Reward Vaults—smart contracts that then reward the user with $BGT for staking.
  4. Where do these $BGT tokens originate? They come from the validators. Validators receive them as a reward for staking $BERA and, thanks to PoL, are obliged to distribute the lion’s share to users who staked their LP tokens in the reward vaults.
  5. Validators are also motivated to direct $BGT to the Reward Vaults by the dApps themselves. This is done through a market of incentives (other tokens, stablecoins, etc.) offered by the protocols to increase the portion of $BGT for their end-users (liquidity providers).
  6. Users then delegate the $BGT tokens they obtained from locking LP-tokens in the Reward Vaults to validators, effectively “boosting” them. In return, users receive a share of the aforementioned incentives. A validator is ‘boosted’ when it receives more $BGT from users, increasing the amount of $BGT that can be directed to the Reward Vaults.

The circle is complete: validators, dApps, and users all collaborate in a self-sustaining ecosystem that rewards every component for its work. Though $BGT generates implicit value, it can always be exchanged for $BERA at a 1:1 ratio—jolly good stuff.

EVM identical

EVM stands for the Ethereum Virtual Machine. If we were to compare Ethereum to a global supercomputer, the EVM would be its operating system—the decentralised technological architecture necessary for executing smart contracts and transactions.

With its EVM Identical design, Berachain has reproduced an exact copy of the EVM on its own chain. This means Berachain is a blockchain that is 100% compatible with Ethereum’s EVM. The consequences are pretty obvious: the enormous number of developers working on Ethereum could easily “move” to Berachain without noticing any difference whatsoever.

The strategy is certainly intriguing: Berachain develops a potentially revolutionary consensus mechanism and says to programmers across the globe, “Look here, you code on Ethereum, but you’re curious about our PoL? No bother, we’ve created an execution environment that is totally identical to what you’re accustomed to, and it updates in sync with Ethereum“. In fact, by March 2025, just one month after its launch, Berachain had already amassed nearly $3 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL).

Berachain: team and funding

Not much is known about the team, as its members have opted to remain anonymous. The three co-founders have always presented themselves to the public under the pseudonyms Smokey the Bear, Homme the Bear, and Papa Bear.

This public anonymity, however, stands in stark contrast to the solid trust the project has earned in the institutional world. This is evidenced by the $100 million raised in a Series B funding round in April 2024.

Some of the world’s most prominent investment funds, which are also active in traditional finance, participated in this fundraising. The most noteworthy names include Brevan Howard Digital, the crypto arm of a behemoth with over $20 billion in assets under management. They were joined by Web3-specialised Venture Capital firms such as Framework Ventures, whose portfolio boasts projects like Aave (AAVE) and Chainlink (LINK), and Polychain Capital.

A dash of Italy in Berachain

We’ll conclude by sharing a piece of information that makes us rather proud: there’s a good bit of Italy in Berachain! Its European headquarters are in Milan, with a team that collaborates on research and development operations.

Perhaps this is what facilitated the recent partnership with Napoli—yes, the SSC Napoli coached by Antonio Conte. The collaboration isn’t directly with Berachain, but with KDA3, a platform that “develops innovative digital sports solutions”. KDA3 is built on Berachain, which invested directly in the platform in 2025. Furthermore, KDA3 is also in partnership with the Canadian Basketball Federation and will be launching other partnerships with international clubs in the coming months.

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Young Platform Pro gets an upgrade: here’s what’s new

Young Platform Pro gets an upgrade: here's what's new

Young Platform Pro is now even more “Pro”: with this latest update, we’ve introduced features explicitly tailored for professional traders. Discover what’s new.

At Young Platform, we’re committed to supporting the needs of advanced traders. That’s why we’ve redesigned the architecture of Young Platform Pro, introducing new features aimed at providing a complete and efficient trading experience. This isn’t just a cosmetic update—it’s a fundamental reimagining of the platform, placing the priorities of professional crypto traders at the very centre.

The importance of high-performance tools

Just as a surgeon achieves better precision and reduces risk with cutting-edge instruments, a trader operates more effectively and nimbly with a modern, high-performance platform. Maximum responsiveness, granular control, and uninterrupted operation are the cornerstones of the latest Young Platform Pro update. Let’s dive into the new features.

An interface designed for performance

The interface isn’t just an accessory—it’s a critical part of any trading strategy. It must be functional, easy to read, and optimised for all kinds of sessions, especially high-intensity ones. With the latest update:

  • Enhanced accessibility: Major improvements have been made in keyboard navigation and screen reader compatibility, making the platform more inclusive and professional.
  • Improved visual comfort: The colour palette has been redesigned to ensure high contrast and adhere to WCAG standards, based on the four POUR principles (Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust). This helps reduce visual fatigue, especially during night sessions.
  • Optimised desktop design: The interface now makes better use of modern monitor form factors, increasing information density and minimising wasted space.

Customizable and synced setup across all devices

Experienced traders need to be able to switch between devices without skipping a beat. Consistency, fluidity, and coherence in the work environment are essential. With Young Platform Pro, you can now:

  • Build a fully customizable layout: Thanks to the new modular tab system, you can create your ideal setup tailored to your specific trading style. Every configuration is saved to your user profile and remains consistent across devices.
  • Sync chart studies to the cloud: Your TradingView analyses—indicators, trend lines, annotations—are no longer locked to a local device. They’re saved and synced in the cloud.
  • Set advanced options for each tab: Every section of your layout can be configured independently, allowing for detailed and precise control of your workspace.
  • View any tab in full screen: Each tab can be expanded to full screen, letting you focus entirely on charts or the order book when needed.

Total control over execution and trading operations

As we mentioned earlier, high-performance tools are essential for a professional trading experience. That’s why the core features of the order panel have been reengineered to deliver greater transparency, speed, and operational safety. Specifically:

  • Operational details always visible: You can now view detailed information on open and closed orders directly within the trading interface.
  • The Order Form has been enhanced:
    • Quick percentage selectors for capital allocation (25%, 50%, etc.).
    • Clearer information on fee calculation and alerts for Limit orders that may execute as Market orders.
    • A detailed order preview, which can be turned off for those who prefer a faster workflow.
  • Improved protection against user errors: A confirmation step has been added when cancelling open orders, helping to prevent accidental actions during high-pressure moments.
  • More flexibility in Market Buy: You can now place market orders using the base currency of the pair (e.g., 0.1 BTC on BTC/EUR), aligning with international platform standards.
  • Advanced tooltips: Every feature is now accompanied by contextual explanations, supporting both experienced traders and those exploring new functionalities.

API v4: optimised performance and speed

We know that automating strategies or building integrations requires instant, reliable data channels. As of March 2025, we’ve rolled out API v4, which reduces latency, enhances stability, and makes everything run more smoothly.

A professional trading experience: even on mobile

We understand that high-level traders keep a constant eye on the market and can’t afford operational interruptions.

With the introduction of mobile responsiveness, you can now enjoy a smooth, consistent, and high-performance experience from your smartphone or tablet. Monitoring, execution, and analysis are always at your fingertips—with no compromises compared to the desktop version.

Lastly—but by no means least—remember that we’ll continue to list new cryptocurrencies on a regular basis: the Young Platform team is constantly working to diversify and expand the range of tradable assets, so we can meet the needs of everyone who has chosen us. All of this is, of course, closely tied to our ongoing work to strengthen and optimise order-book liquidity.

Young Platform Pro has evolved.
 It’s now a more mature, high-performance trading environment than ever before.

Discover it today and take your trading to the next level.

Discover Young Platform PRO!