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.
Bitcoin’s behavior surrounding announcements from the US Federal Reserve has emerged as one of the most consistent market trends this year. Following every FOMC update, the largest cryptocurrency in the world has exhibited a marked downward movement, highlighting its increasing correlation with shifting interest-rate expectations and broader macroeconomic sentiment. Implications of Future FOMC Meetings for Bitcoin In an X post, analyst CryptoMichNL noted that the Federal Reserve (FED) is adjusting its 2021 liquidity settings toward a more accommodating stance for 2025. However, this shift may not have an immediate effect on the markets, as such adjustments typically require time to…
Disclosure: The opinions shared here are those of the author alone and do not reflect the views of crypto.news’ editorial team. Financial institutions and major banks have had ten years to explore crypto solutions for cross-border and interbank settlements. They could have conducted trials, developed internal knowledge, and created compliant models ready for real-world application once regulators approved. They did not. Summary Banks have had a decade to establish blockchain-based settlement systems but have largely failed to do so, leaving the world dependent on outdated, costly legacy systems that create unnecessary economic friction. Blockchain technology reduces settlement times, changes liquidity…
Pyth Network, a provider of blockchain oracles, announced it will allocate a portion of its revenue for purchasing PYTH tokens as part of its reserve strategy.In a blog post on Friday, Pyth revealed that one-third of the protocol’s revenue will be utilized for token purchases on the open market through its decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), forming the network’s reserve. The strategy aims to enhance revenue and increase token acquisitions.“[I]t’s time to redefine the market data economy on a worldwide scale,” stated Pyth. Source: PythThe price of the Pyth Network token (PYTH) has fallen by over 80% in the past year,…
Cryptocurrency markets experienced another week of decline, while investors awaited the final Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting of the year.On Tuesday, Bitcoin (BTC) reached a weekly peak of $94,330, driven by investor optimism following Strategy’s acquisition of $962 million in Bitcoin, marking the company’s largest investment since July 2025.The following day, the US Federal Reserve enacted a widely anticipated interest rate cut of 25 basis points. This announcement momentarily lifted crypto markets, as lower rates typically enhance risk appetite and facilitate capital influx into volatile assets like cryptocurrencies.Nonetheless, the market’s rise was short-lived, with CoinEx exchange’s lead analyst, Jeff…
The MSTR stock price declined by over 1.30% today, December 10, following the company’s response to MSCI regarding the proposal to exclude Digital Asset Treasury companies from indices. Summary MSTR stock experienced a slight drop after Strategy’s response to MSCI. MSCI is currently assessing whether to delist digital asset treasury companies. Strategy claims that this action would be discriminatory. Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, fell to $185, just below this week’s peak of $197. In a statement, the company outlined why MSCI should refrain from excluding it and similar companies from its indices. It emphasized that Strategy functions as an operating company,…
Short-term holders (STHs) of Bitcoin (BTC) have enjoyed profitability for 229 out of 345 days, a fact that may seem paradoxical considering that BTC’s year-to-date (YTD) return is negative, struggling to maintain a price above $100,000. However, a deeper look into on-chain positioning reveals a different narrative beneath the underwhelming headline performance. Key insights: Bitcoin short-term holders recorded profits in 66% of 2025, even as BTC traded below its yearly opening price. The STH realized price at $81,000 served as a sentiment pivot, delineating phases of panic and recovery. Unrealized losses shrank to -12% from -28%, indicating a decline in…
Bitcoin’s (BTC) short-term holders (STHs) have recorded profits for 229 out of 345 days, which seems paradoxical given that BTC has a negative year-to-date (YTD) return and struggles to remain above $100,000. However, beneath the seemingly weak performance, the onchain positioning structure reveals a different narrative.Key takeaways:Bitcoin short-term holders saw profits for 66% of 2025, despite BTC trading below its yearly open.The STH realized price of $81,000 served as a pivotal sentiment marker, transitioning from panic to recovery.Unrealized losses decreased to -12% from -28%, indicating a reduction in capitulation.Bitcoin trades near its realized priceThe volatility observed in 2025 can be understood…
XRP is currently in a slightly undervalued zone based on the 30-day MVRV Ratio. Here’s how it stands in comparison to other cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. XRP’s 30-Day MVRV Ratio Indicates Negative Returns In a recent update on X, the on-chain analytics company Santiment discussed the current state of the 30-day Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) Ratio for leading cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and XRP. Related Reading The “MVRV Ratio” is a widely used indicator that measures the relationship between an asset’s market capitalization and its Realized Cap. The Realized Cap estimates the total value of a cryptocurrency by…
A coalition of cryptocurrency organizations has opposed Citadel Securities’ request for the Securities and Exchange Commission to tighten regulations on decentralized finance regarding tokenized stocks.Andreessen Horowitz, the Uniswap Foundation, and crypto advocacy groups such as the DeFi Education Fund and The Digital Chamber, among others, stated they aimed “to correct several factual mischaracterizations and misleading statements” in a letter sent to the SEC on Friday.This response was in relation to a letter from Citadel earlier this month, which urged the SEC to refrain from granting DeFi platforms “broad exemptive relief” for trading tokenized US equities, claiming these could likely be…
Earlier today, the bitcoin price hovered around $92,000 but has since retreated to near $90,000, showcasing ongoing volatility even after the U.S. Federal Reserve implemented a 25-basis-point rate cut. After a brief surge above $93,000 yesterday, the cryptocurrency dipped below $90,000 and then stabilized around $90,600 at the time of this report. This decrease comes amidst mixed signals from the Fed. While the rate cut to 3.50%–3.75% was largely expected, the cautious comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell and a split vote of 9–3 among FOMC members—one member advocating for a larger 50-basis-point cut and two opposing any reductions—dampened enthusiasm…