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 treasury adoption experienced a sharp decline in the fourth quarter of 2025, as major corporate holders continued to increase their reserves while smaller players withdrew.The count of new Bitcoin (BTC) treasury companies fell from a high of 53 in the third quarter to only nine in the fourth quarter of 2025, marking a total of 117 new companies adopting Bitcoin this year, according to the blockchain data platform CryptoQuant.“Despite the overall growth in numbers for 2025, most Bitcoin treasury companies maintain relatively small holdings,” CryptoQuant stated in a post on Thursday.However, data on accumulation indicates that the largest corporate…
Last month, crypto trading volumes dipped significantly as the market experienced a widespread retracement, according to JPMorgan, a Wall Street bank.The bank noted a steep decline in stablecoin activity, with average daily volumes falling 26% month-over-month, alongside a notable drop in decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible token (NFT) trading.Apprehensions regarding leverage, potential for a new crypto winter, and poor performance compared to equities negatively impacted valuations and trading activity, overshadowing a few mergers and acquisitions and product launches, as stated by analysts led by Kenneth Worthington in a report released on Tuesday.Additionally, inflows into U.S. listed crypto products turned negative,…
The adoption of Bitcoin by treasuries saw a significant slowdown in the fourth quarter of 2025, even as major corporate holders continued to gradually increase their holdings while smaller entities withdrew from the market.According to blockchain data platform CryptoQuant, the number of new companies adding Bitcoin (BTC) to their treasuries dropped sharply from 53 in the third quarter to just nine in the fourth quarter so far, totaling 117 new adopters this year.“Although there was growth during 2025, most Bitcoin Treasury companies maintain relatively small reserves,” CryptoQuant noted in a Thursday X post.The data indicates that while accumulation continues, the…
Blockchain data is challenging the “for the people” narrative surrounding the launch of memecoin Pepe, with new analysis indicating that nearly a third of the initial supply was controlled by a single entity, resulting in significant early selling pressure.Approximately 30% of the Pepe (PEPE) token supply was grouped at launch in April 2023, as reported by blockchain data visualization platform Bubblemaps on Wednesday, adding that investors were “misled.”The same wallet cluster sold $2 million worth of PEPE tokens the day after launch, generating considerable sell pressure that kept the token from exceeding the $12 billion mark, according to Bubblemaps.The concentration…
Crypto lender Nexo has reached an agreement to purchase Argentina-based crypto investment platform Buenbit for an undisclosed sum, expanding its footprint in Latin America.This acquisition enables Nexo to operate within Argentina’s regulatory framework and access Buenbit’s user base in both Argentina and Peru, as stated by the Zug, Switzerland-based lender in a release shared with CoinDesk.Buenbit, which is registered with Argentina’s Comisión Nacional de Valores (CNV), has emerged as a significant player in the region’s crypto adoption, providing fiat-to-crypto services in areas characterized by high inflation and currency restrictions. This deal integrates Buenbit’s localized expertise into Nexo’s broader infrastructure, which…
The dYdX team is launching its inaugural spot trading product, introducing Solana spot markets to users worldwide, including U.S. traders for the first time.This launch signifies a significant evolution for the decentralized exchange, previously recognized primarily for its derivatives markets.According to DYdX Labs, this initiative reflects an expansion of its roadmap as it delves further into the Solana ecosystem and extends its user base. Having surpassed $1.5 trillion in cumulative trading volume since inception, dYdX aims to position spot trading as a vital entry point, especially in regions where derivatives face restrictions. To attract new users, particularly in the United…
Filecoin FIL$1.3804 has dropped 7.3% over the past 24 hours, falling from $1.48 to $1.38 as decentralized physical infrastructure tokens initiated a sector-wide sell-off. The storage protocol has shown a distinct downtrend with consecutive lower highs since reaching a peak of $1.55 on December 10, based on CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis model.The model indicated that trading volume surged to 10.6 million tokens during this downturn.The selloff intensified after FIL was unable to regain resistance at $1.52.Volume increased by 85% above the average when the price broke through the critical support level of $1.43, according to the model.The price stabilized only…
Bitcoin (BTC) could experience a “shock move” that will bring back BTC price increases — but not until 2026.Key points:The next Bitcoin price bottom is anticipated to occur in 2026, according to new analysis.Decreasing trading volume diminishes the likelihood of a short-term bull market revival.With sell-side pressure easing, prices might surge to $99,000 as a consequence.BTC price bottom: Not until 2026?In a recent YouTube analysis on Thursday, crypto analyst Jason Pizzino predicted a year of lower lows for BTC/USD.Bitcoin might not touch its long-term bottom until October 2026.Summarizing prevailing market conditions, Pizzino noted community expectations that BTC/USD will establish a…
Bitcoin (BTC) could experience a “shock move” that might bring BTC price gains—however, this is not expected until 2026.Key points:New analysis suggests the next Bitcoin price bottom will not occur until 2026.Decreasing trading volume minimizes chances for a quick recovery in the market.Cooling sell-side pressure could enable a price increase to $99,000.BTC price bottom: Not until 2026?In a recent YouTube analysis on Thursday, crypto analyst Jason Pizzino anticipated that BTC/USD might face another year of decreasing lows.Bitcoin may not find its long-term bottom until as late as October 2026.Pizzino summarized the current market dynamics, noting that community sentiment suggests BTC/USD…
Over the last two weeks, Bitcoin has experienced price movements that have introduced a new level of tension among traders, with on-chain metrics indicating that realized losses have surged to levels not seen since 2022. According to the latest Week-On-Chain report from Glassnode, Bitcoin is trading above a key cost-basis level but is concurrently facing mounting loss realization, dwindling demand, and decreased liquidity, leaving short-term investors in a tough spot. Realized Losses Plunge Deep Glassnode reports that realized losses among Bitcoin holders have surged significantly, nearing levels seen during the severe downturns of the 2022 bear market. Notably, the Relative…