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.
Dogecoin surged to $0.126 as buyers successfully broke through the $0.121 resistance zone, achieving the highest volume seen in weeks. This shift transformed what was previously a compression area into a breakout, leading to a new focus on whether DOGE can maintain support above the $0.124–$0.125 range. Background on the news This movement occurs as meme tokens look to stabilize for year-end and early-January positioning, following a challenging December characterized by thin liquidity and spot markets that reacted sharply to significant flows. In such conditions, breakouts tend to happen all at once, driven by concentrated execution windows rather than a…
Traders on the Polymarket prediction market are currently assigning a 21% probability to Bitcoin reaching $150,000 this year, even as many analysts forecast 2026 as a more promising bull year for the cryptocurrency.In the latest market query regarding “what price will Bitcoin reach before 2027?,” Polymarket indicates a 45% likelihood of Bitcoin hitting $120,000, which remains below its historical peak.The odds further decrease to 35% for the $130,000 level, with a 28% chance for $140,000, and only a 21% chance for $150,000.The most conservative bet traders are currently making is at a mere $100,000 with an 80% confidence level. Polymarket…
Sure! Here’s a rewritten version while keeping the HTML tags intact: The head of research at the on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant has discussed how demand serves as the foundation for Bitcoin cycles, rather than price movement. Recent Decline in Bitcoin’s Apparent Demand In a recent post on X, Julio Moreno, CryptoQuant’s head of research, offered a fresh perspective on Bitcoin cycles. He stated, “Most people focus on price performance to define a cycle, but they should really be examining demand.” The analyst assessed the “demand” for Bitcoin utilizing the Apparent Demand indicator, which measures daily miner issuance against variations in…
US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have reversed a week of net outflows, attracting $355 million as traders noted early indicators of better global liquidity.Leading this recovery was BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT), which saw inflows of $143.75 million on Tuesday, trailed by Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) at $109.56 million and Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) with $78.59 million, according to SoSoValue data. Bitwise’s Bitcoin ETF (BITB) added $13.87 million, while Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust ETF (GBTC) and VanEck’s Bitcoin ETF (HODL) saw smaller inflows of $4.28 million and $4.98 million, respectively.This turnaround follows a period where spot…
The recent stagnation of Bitcoin within a narrow trading range might not be as closely tied to spot Bitcoin ETF flows as many headlines imply. Instead, it seems to be largely influenced by the derivatives market, which continues to take the lead, despite a recent decline in futures activity. This is the central takeaway from CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost (@Darkfost_Coc), who pointed out that Bitcoin futures volumes have “plummeted since November 22,” halving from $123 billion to $63 billion in daily transactions. Futures, Rather Than ETFs, Are Keeping Bitcoin Steady The analyst noted that this slowdown “partly accounts for the low…
Disclosure: The opinions and perspectives expressed herein are solely those of the author and do not reflect the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial team. Institutional Bitcoin (BTC) holders kicked off 2025 with Bitcoin priced around $94,000. By October, they witnessed a rise to an unprecedented high of $126,200, reinforcing the macro thesis of digital scarcity and institutional adoption. Treasuries that weathered the fluctuations, miners who opted not to sell, and funds that maintained their allocations all benefited from this appreciation on paper. Summary Bitcoin’s 2025 round-trip revealed an underlying cost for institutions: Prices finished flat-to-down, but custody fees transformed…
The minutes from the Federal Reserve’s December 2025 policy meeting reveal officials closely monitoring a risk that seldom makes headlines but can swiftly disrupt markets: the potential for the financial system to quietly experience a cash shortage, even with stable interest rates.Released on Dec. 30, the minutes from the Dec. 9–10 Federal Open Market Committee meeting indicate that policymakers were generally at ease with the economic landscape. Investors, according to the minutes, anticipated a quarter-point rate reduction at that meeting and expected further cuts in 2026, with rate expectations shifting little during the intermeeting period.However, the discussion encompassed more than…
Main Insights:The rise of covered calls gained popularity as cash-and-carry returns plummeted, yet evidence indicates they are not fundamentally depresssing Bitcoin’s price.Stable put-to-call ratios alongside increasing put demand imply that hedging and yield strategies are aligned with bullish sentiment.As the Bitcoin (BTC) price began a downward trend in November, traders speculated on the reasons behind institutional inflows and corporate accumulation not being able to maintain valuations above $110,000.A frequently mentioned rationale is the escalating interest in Bitcoin options, especially those associated with the BlackRock iShares spot Bitcoin (IBIT) exchange-traded fund. IBIT options open interest. Source: OptionCharts.ioIn December 2025, total Bitcoin…
Bitcoin’s recent price movements lack bullish momentum, and macroeconomist Henrik Zeberg suggests that the long-term outlook may also be weakening. In a post on X, Henrik Zeberg offered a strongly negative view of the market’s current dynamics, concluding that Bitcoin is no longer acting like an asset in a healthy growth phase. Instead, he characterized Bitcoin as approaching a critical peak and cautioned that the current market structure poses a heightened risk for a significant downturn once that peak is reached. Bitcoin’s Expanding Diagonal Indicates Price Peak Zeberg’s analysis of Bitcoin relies on the expanding diagonal formation seen in the…
Bitcoin (BTC) commenced 2026 at $87,500 as the market prepared for the initial Wall Street trading session of the year.Key highlights:Bitcoin remains at $87,500 as the TradFi trading resumes across global markets.RSI and Bollinger Band indicators suggest significant BTC price volatility is imminent.Market participants bid farewell to the four-year price cycle theory.Traders prepare for BTC price volatility akin to 2023Data from TradingView showed a steady beginning to the new yearly candle for Bitcoin, following a challenging Q4 for bullish traders. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewAs TradFi markets reopen, traders are feeling a mix of anxiety and optimism about a potential…