Author: Ethan Carter
Ethan is a seasoned cryptocurrency writer with extensive experience contributing to leading U.S.-based blockchain and fintech publications. His work blends in-depth market analysis with accessible explanations, making complex crypto topics understandable for a broad audience. Over the years, he has covered Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, NFTs, and emerging blockchain trends, always with a focus on accuracy and insight. Ethan's articles have appeared on major crypto portals, where his expertise in market trends and investment strategies has earned him a loyal readership.
A recent report by 10X Research estimates that retail investors have lost approximately $17 billion due to their investments in Bitcoin treasury companies.This loss highlights a significant decline in investor interest towards Digital Asset Treasury Companies (DATCOs). Companies like MicroStrategy and Metaplanet have experienced substantial stock declines alongside Bitcoin’s drop in value.Sponsored Bitcoin Treasury Firms Wiped Out $17 Billion in Retail WealthAs noted in the report, numerous investors turned to these DATCOs for indirect exposure to Bitcoin. These firms often issue shares above their actual Bitcoin holdings, using the capital raised to purchase more BTC.10X Research observed that this strategy…
Bitcoin remained steady above $107,200 as of Saturday, recovering from its weekly low of $103,660. This surge positively impacted several prominent cryptocurrencies — including Dash, Morpho, Bittensor, and Aster — all experiencing gains of over 8% in the last 24 hours. Summary The recovery in digital assets comes as investors look to “buy the dip” after a widespread crypto selloff earlier this month, amid rising optimism for improved U.S.-China relations. Markets are closely monitoring the upcoming meeting between Trump and President Xi at the APEC summit, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expected to meet his counterpart Le Lifeng next week…
Highlights:Bitcoin has drawn investors ready to “buy the dip” at approximately $110,000.Multiple support retests continue to capture trader interest.Bulls may witness a bullish RSI divergence with a solid daily close.Bitcoin (BTC) maintained pressure on significant support levels Thursday as buyer interest began to revive.BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewBTC price revisits sub-$110,000 levelsData from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView indicated that BTC/USD dipped below $110,000 on Bitstamp.Order-book liquidity on exchanges was targeted, with both local lows and resistance at $112,300 now a critical focus.BTC liquidation heatmap. Source: CoinGlass“It’s time to lock in again, 4th time testing this demand area,” trader Skew…
A novel cyber threat is emerging from North Korea as its state-sponsored hackers explore embedding harmful code directly into blockchain networks.On October 17, Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) announced that this method, termed EtherHiding, signifies a new phase in how hackers conceal, distribute, and manage malware across decentralized systems.Sponsored SponsoredWhat is EtherHiding?GTIG clarified that EtherHiding enables attackers to weaponize smart contracts and public blockchains like Ethereum and BNB Smart Chain by utilizing them to store malicious payloads.Once a piece of code is uploaded to these decentralized ledgers, it becomes nearly impossible to remove or block due to their immutable nature.…
Satoshi Nakamoto, the anonymous founder of Bitcoin (BTC), currently holds the largest amount of BTC globally, with the wallets under Nakamoto experiencing an unrealized loss exceeding $20 billion since reaching an all-time high of over $126,000 in early October.Nakamoto’s Bitcoin holdings exceed 1 million BTC, valued at more than $117.5 billion as of now, according to data from Arkham Intelligence.The portfolio ballooned to over $136 billion during Bitcoin’s surge to new all-time highs exceeding $126,000 in the first week of October.Satoshi Nakamoto’s portfolio. Source: Arkham IntelligenceHowever, the crypto markets faced turmoil due to cascading liquidations in the perpetual futures market…
Japan’s three largest banking groups are reportedly set to collaborate on the launch of a stablecoin in response to increasing institutional interest in blockchain-powered digital currencies.As stated in a report from the Nikkei, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, and Mizuho Financial Group will develop a unified framework for issuing and transferring stablecoins to their corporate clients. Initially, the tokens will be linked to real-world currencies, starting with the Japanese yen, with plans for a dollar-pegged version in the future.The proposed stablecoins will utilize a system that enables interoperability among banks based on shared technical and legal…
With minimal government economic data available, the remarks from Fed speakers have gained significant weight, and Bank of America found little in the recent discussions that indicated the central bank would halt rate cuts at its last two meetings in 2025.New York Fed President John Williams, a significant figure in monetary policy often aligned with Chair Jerome Powell, has slightly changed his tone, according to the report. In a recent interview with The New York Times, Williams expressed increased concern over deterioration in the labor market and stated his support for returning interest rates to a “neutral” level, which is…
CORRECTION (Oct. 18, 3:50PM UTC): Updates headline and article throughout to specify that Coinhouse, not Coinbase, was among the exchanges targeted by the French regulator.France is amplifying its scrutiny of cryptocurrency exchanges with expanded anti-money laundering (AML) measures to identify which will receive licenses valid across the European Union (EU), Bloomberg reported on Friday.Coinhouse and Binance are included in the list of exchanges under review, according to sources cited in the report.The French Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority (ACPR) has been conducting on-site inspections since late 2024, instructing Binance to enhance its risk management strategies.Not meeting ACPR’s standards could jeopardize…
Arthur Hayes’ family office, Maelstrom, is seeking to raise $250 million for its inaugural private equity fund, focusing on mid-sized crypto companies, as reported by Bloomberg on Friday.The fund intends to invest between $40 million and $75 million per transaction, with plans to acquire as many as six companies centered on trading infrastructure, analytics, and related services.Maelstrom aims to pursue non-token equity investments, where valuations hinge on cash flows rather than speculative token distributions.”Such businesses are considerably easier to acquire,” stated Maelstrom co-founder and managing partner Akshat Vaidya. “You can’t artificially inflate valuations with an unused token.”The fund, set to…
HBAR experienced a significant decline over the 24-hour period from October 16 at 15:00 to October 17 at 14:00, falling from $0.18 to $0.16 — an 11.15% drop within a trading range of 12.74%.The most intense selling occurred between 06:00 and 08:00 on October 17, with the price dipping from $0.17 to $0.16 on substantial volume. Resistance was established at the $0.17 mark, while repeated rebounds near $0.16 created a strong support level, despite a consistent bearish trend of lower highs.In the last hour of trading, HBAR showed considerable volatility around the $0.16 region, briefly recovering after a sharp decline…