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.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a guide for crypto wallets and custody in an investor bulletin on Friday, detailing best practices and common risks associated with various forms of crypto storage for investors.The SEC’s bulletin outlines the advantages and risks of different crypto custody methods, comparing self-custody with having a third party manage digital assets on behalf of the investor.For those opting for third-party custody, it’s crucial to understand the custodian’s policies, including whether they “rehypothecate” the assets by lending them out or if they are mixing client assets in a single pool instead of maintaining separate…
Ether (ETH) approached a level that historically signals market bottoms, with classic chart patterns indicating a potential rise to $5,000.Key takeaways:Ether’s price neared its realized price, typically seen as a buying opportunity that has previously led to significant rallies.V-shaped recovery and falling wedge patterns have emerged, with targets set at a $5,000 ETH price. Ether price ready for an explosive rallyThe ETH/USD pair fell 45% to multimonth lows of $2,621 on Nov. 21 from a peak of $4,758 recorded on Oct. 7.This decline brought the price close to the realized price of whales holding over 100,000 ETH, as illustrated in the…
Bitcoin BTC$90,145.93 has experienced a bounce above $90,000, marking a 15% increase from its low of approximately $80,000 on Nov. 21. This price level has garnered support from three key metrics: the 2024 yearly volume weighted cost basis, the True Market Mean, and the average U.S. spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) cost basis.These indicators are crucial for understanding where investors are likely to support their positions during market downturns. The support zone is significant, as it closely aligns with the average acquisition prices across various investor groups.The True Market Mean indicates the average on-chain purchase price of bitcoin held by active…
Solana (SOL) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a seven-day inflow trend, even in light of SOL’s declining price and a general downturn in the crypto market.Tuesday recorded the highest inflow during this period, with approximately $16.6 million entering SOL ETFs, based on data from investment management firm Farside Investors.The cumulative net inflow into SOL ETFs now stands at $674 million, as per Farside’s data. SOL ETF inflows. Source: Farside InvestorsSOL ETFs launched in the US in July, beginning with REX-Osprey’s staked SOL ETF, followed by Bitwise’s BSOL Solana ETF in October, which was among the most talked-about ETF launches of 2025,…
Solana (SOL) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have witnessed a seven-day inflow streak, despite a decline in SOL’s price and a broader slump in the cryptocurrency market.Tuesday recorded the highest inflow of the week, with approximately $16.6 million entering SOL ETFs, according to data from investment management firm Farside Investors.This brings the total net inflow into SOL ETFs to $674 million as of this writing, as per Farside’s data. SOL ETF inflows. Source: Farside InvestorsSOL ETFs launched in the US in July, starting with REX-Osprey’s staked SOL ETF, followed by Bitwise’s BSOL Solana ETF in October, which was highlighted as one of…
Strategy (MSTR), a firm heavily invested in Bitcoin, will remain in the Nasdaq 100 index despite the annual reshuffle that removed several well-known companies.Originally a business software provider named MicroStrategy, the firm shifted its focus in 2020 to accumulating Bitcoin as its primary strategy. To date, it holds 660,624 BTC valued at $59.55 billion and was incorporated into the index last December.In contrast to traditional firms within the index, Strategy’s performance closely correlates with Bitcoin’s price. Its model of acquiring and retaining large amounts of cryptocurrency has prompted similar actions by smaller companies, but it has also faced skepticism from…
The global head of quantitative equity at Vanguard, John Ameriks, stated that bitcoin BTC$90,079.93 continues to be viewed more as a speculative collectible rather than a sustainable asset for long-term wealth, likening it to a “digital Labubu,” which refers to the plush toy popular among collectors.Ameriks’ comments were made during Bloomberg’s ETFs in Depth conference in New York on Thursday, where he expressed that bitcoin lacks the income, compounding, and cash-flow characteristics that Vanguard seeks when assessing long-term investments.This critical perspective comes as Vanguard has recently opened its platform to cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds, providing its 50 million clients access to…
Tether, the issuer of stablecoins, seems to have had its hopes for a complete acquisition of the Italian soccer club Juventus thwarted.The board of directors at Exor, the majority shareholder, has unanimously turned down Tether’s all-cash offer for its 65.4% stake in Juventus. In a press release issued on Saturday, the board stated it has “no intention of selling any of its shares in Juventus to a third party, including, but not limited to, Tether from El Salvador.”In a public announcement yesterday, Tether expressed its intention to buy Exor’s stake—Exor being the holding company of the Agnelli family, known for…
The authorities in Pakistan are taking steps to regulate major global cryptocurrency exchanges, granting preliminary approvals to platforms including Binance to establish a presence in the country.The Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) has issued no objection certificates (NOCs) to Binance and HTX, allowing the exchanges to register locally and seek full licensing, as the regulator announced on X on Friday.The NOCs are intended to align Pakistan’s phased regulation of crypto asset service providers with the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), according to PVARA.“Strong governance, AML, and CFT compliance are crucial as Pakistan develops…
Laura Katherine Mann, a partner at the global law firm White & Case, views 2025 as the “test-case year” for crypto initial public offerings, but believes 2026 will serve as the true proof point: the year the market will determine whether digital asset IPOs represent a “durable asset class” or merely function as a cyclical trend that thrives only during price surges.2025 witnessed a flurry of crypto companies going public. Stablecoin issuer Circle (CRCL) made its debut in June, followed by Bullish (BLSH), the owner of CoinDesk, in August, and crypto exchange Gemini (GEMI) in September.Potential candidates for the upcoming…