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.
Today’s crypto prices seem to be on the mend, alleviating some of the pressure that had burdened the market through late December. Summary The crypto markets kicked off the new year with a more positive sentiment as trading resumed post-holidays and risk appetite stabilized. Derivatives data indicates a decrease in leverage and liquidations, implying that traders are adjusting their positions instead of chasing short-term gains. Analysts point to the stabilization of ETF flows and buying activity after tax season as primary factors. The total market capitalization in crypto rose by 1.2% to $3.08 trillion on January 2. Bitcoin was trading…
The previously thriving U.S.-listed spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) faced their toughest period on record during the last two months of 2025, as investors withdrew billions, resulting in a challenging year-end for a product pivotal in institutional adoption.The 11 spot ETFs collectively experienced a net outflow of $1.09 billion in December, following a significantly larger $3.48 billion in November. This totals a two-month redemption of $4.57 billion, marking the highest since their introduction in January 2024, according to data from SoSoValue.This wave of outflows reflects a noticeable decline in institutional interest in the leading cryptocurrency and coincided with a 20%…
A popular indicator for crypto market sentiment has shed its “extreme fear” label as of Friday, reaching its highest point in 21 days, even while trading below $90,000.The index, which gauges the overall mood in the crypto market, noted a “fear” score of 29 in its Friday update, moving out of the “extreme fear” zone to its peak level since December 12.As of publication, Bitcoin (BTC) is priced at $88,995.The positive shift in sentiment is encouraging for the crypto community, with some analysts suggesting that the prolonged period in “fear” or “extreme fear” could indicate that the market is set…
Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies kicked off 2026 on a positive note during the Asian morning hours on Friday, with Cardano’s ADA leading the gains among large-cap tokens as traders returned from the holiday break and market risk appetite improved.Bitcoin saw an increase of about 1%, trading close to $88,700, while Ether also rose approximately 1%, hovering around $3,010, as it continued its gradual recovery from the lows of late December.ADA surged by 7%, surpassing the broader market’s movements, while Solana, XRP, and BNB also experienced upward trends. This price movement suggests a selective positioning by traders rather than the onset…
The Bitcoin price is currently fluctuating within a narrow range as traders exercise caution ahead of a significant options expiry, with both spot and derivatives data indicating a lack of decisive direction. Summary Bitcoin has maintained the $87,000–$89,000 range as $1.85 billion in options approach expiry. Derivatives volume decreased by 39%, while open interest remained unchanged, reflecting hesitation rather than proactive bets. Technical indicators show compression near support, with a more significant move likely after expiry. As of the latest update, Bitcoin was trading at $88,326, registering a 0.6% increase over the last 24 hours. In the past week, the…
Solana is set to broaden its focus beyond memecoins and retail this year, following a record level of real-world asset tokenization activity in December.According to data from RWA.xyz, the value of tokenized RWAs on Solana grew by nearly 10% in the last month, reaching a new high of $873.3 million, while the number of token holders increased by over 18.4% to 126,236 during the same period.The majority of these RWAs are backed by US Treasuries, including the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund and the Ondo US Dollar Yield, featuring market caps of $255.4 million and $175.8 million, respectively.Recently introduced…
The price of Bitcoin BTC$88,508.45 illustrates a remarkably tranquil state via Bollinger Bands, a volatility indicator, suggesting an imminent significant price shift.BTC has remained within a narrow band between $85,000 and $90,000 for the last fortnight. Consequently, the distance between its Bollinger Bands, which are volatility bands set two standard deviations above and below the 20-day simple moving average of the asset’s price, has constricted to below $3,500, marking the tightest range since July, per data from TradingView.This Bollinger Bands squeeze signifies a period of low volatility, during which the market is accumulating energy for the forthcoming major movement. Historical…
XRP surged to $1.87 as the supply held by exchanges declined to its lowest since 2018, reinforcing a narrative of tightening supply, even though prices remain below the significant $1.88–$2.00 resistance band that has consistently hindered recoveries.News backgroundExchange balances have become a critical indicator once more. The supply on trading platforms has dropped to approximately 1.6 billion XRP, marking a 57% decrease since October, implying that more tokens are being transferred to long-term storage or custody rather than being readily available for sale.This decline is occurring amidst a broader trend of selective positioning across major assets: institutions are increasingly relying…
Bitcoin might already be two months deep into a bear market, as per specific metrics like the one-year moving average, according to CryptoQuant’s head of research.In a recent episode of the Milk Road show, CryptoQuant’s Julio Moreno noted that most of the metrics he relies on for the bull score index turned bearish in early November and have yet to bounce back.This index assesses market conditions using factors such as network activity, investor profitability, Bitcoin demand, and liquidity, with a range from 0 to 100.“For me, the last confirmation is a technical indicator: the price dropping below its one-year moving…
Tether kicked off 2026 by adding 8,888.88 BTC to its treasury wallet, as stated by CEO Paolo Ardoino, to allocate profits from Q4 2025.This transfer, valued at approximately $780 million at current prices, bolsters a strategy that has quietly established the world’s largest stablecoin issuer as one of bitcoin’s most significant corporate holders.The acquisition follows a policy that Tether implemented in 2023, which allocates up to 15% of its realized quarterly operating profits for bitcoin purchases, effectively transitioning the company into a systematic accumulator rather than a sporadic buyer.These acquisitions are significant because Tether’s profits are intrinsically linked to the…