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.
Cryptocurrency markets experienced another week of consolidation following last week’s eagerly anticipated recovery.While Bitcoin (BTC) held steady above the crucial $90,000 psychological mark, investor sentiment remained largely “fearful,” with a slight improvement from 20 to 25 during the week, as per CoinMarketCap’s Fear & Greed index.In the broader crypto arena, the Ether (ETH) treasury trade seems to be unwinding, with monthly acquisitions by Ethereum digital asset treasuries (DATs) decreasing 81% over the last three months since August’s peak.Nonetheless, the largest corporate Ether holder, BitMine Immersion Technologies, continued to accumulate ETH, while other treasury firms moved ahead with fundraising for future…
For over a decade, Bitcoin investors have followed a familiar four-year cycle to navigate market dynamics, driven by halving events, including bull runs and capitulations. As 2025 approaches, this long-established framework appears outdated, prompting analysts to search for new methods to predict Bitcoin’s (BTC) trajectory.Some believe institutional investment is redefining the market landscape, while others emphasize the diminishing effects of halving, the emergence of AI as an alternative investment, and global liquidity trends that diverge from historical patterns. What’s evident is that Bitcoin’s behavior seems to have shifted.In an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph, Jeff Park, partner and chief investment officer…
For over ten years, Bitcoin investors have depended on the established four-year cycle to navigate bull runs, capitulations, and market changes influenced by halving events. In 2025, this traditional roadmap is starting to appear outdated—analysts are now looking for a new framework to gauge Bitcoin’s (BTC) future direction.Some suggest that institutional capital is transforming the market, while others point to the diminishing effects of the halving, the emergence of AI as an alternative investment opportunity, and global liquidity trends that no longer align with previous patterns. Regardless of the reasons, one thing is evident: Bitcoin’s movements do not resemble its…
CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, showcasing the performance of top performers and underperformers in the CoinDesk 20 Index.The CoinDesk 20 is currently priced at 2903.22, a decrease of 1.5% (-45.1) since 4 p.m. ET on Thursday.Only one of the 20 assets is experiencing a price increase.Top performers: BCH (+0.5%) and ETH (-0.4%).Underperformers: APT (-5.5%) and ICP (-4.9%).The CoinDesk 20 is a comprehensive index traded across various platforms globally.
With growing global scrutiny on stablecoins, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published a 56-page report outlining the principal risks associated with their use.The document draws comparisons to concerns raised by various central banks and international financial institutions regarding the risks stablecoins pose to state monetary control, ultimately advocating for Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC).“Currency substitution enabled by stablecoin adoption would undermine monetary sovereignty, disrupting a nation’s ability to maintain full control over its currency and monetary policy,” the report from December 5 emphasized. “Central bank money is the most fundamental, liquid, and resilient form of currency, and it should…
Polymarket is looking to hire for an internal market-making team that could engage in trades against users on its platform.Recently, the firm has reached out to traders—including sports bettors—about joining the team, as reported by Bloomberg on Thursday, citing knowledgeable sources.This move comes as Polymarket enhances its US operations after settling regulatory issues from a 2022 case, in which it paid a $1.4 million fine to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Event contracts on Polymarket. Source: PolymarketKalshi, a competitor of Polymarket, already has an internal unit called Kalshi Trading, which places bids on its exchange to enhance liquidity. This setup…
The White House’s newly released National Security Strategy resembles less a conventional diplomatic outline and more a push for global economic expansion. For the crypto market, which thrives on the notion of swift interest rate cuts in the U.S. and elsewhere, this appears to be an unwelcome wake-up call.The essence of the strategy, endorsed by President Donald Trump, firmly supports an “America First” agenda combined with substantial economic and military shifts domestically and internationally.Take note of the directives: the strategy insists that NATO allies increase their defense spending to 5% of GDP, a significant rise from the previous requirement of…
The price of Bitcoin has dropped to the $88,000 range on Friday, experiencing a decline of over 4% in the last 24 hours. Currently, it is trading close to its seven-day low of $88,091, which is approximately 4% lower than its seven-day high of $92,805. Bitcoin’s global market capitalization is now at $1.77 trillion, supported by a 24-hour trading volume of $48 billion. Despite the current decline, Wall Street firm JPMorgan remains optimistic about Bitcoin’s long-term value. The bank is maintaining its target price for Bitcoin, which is linked to gold volatility, at $170,000 for the next six to twelve…
HBAR declined by 2.2% in Thursday’s trading session as technical selling overshadowed new ETF speculation. The token fell decisively below the $0.1380 support level, with trading volume reaching 47% above the daily average of 35.5 million tokens.The drop accelerated around 09:00 GMT when 52.21 million tokens were traded. Bears pushed the price down to session lows of approximately $0.1367 before momentum stalled.Recent trading indicates HBAR is testing the crucial support level at $0.1354. The token briefly broke this threshold on a volume of 2.37 million before bouncing back to around $0.1361. Technical indicators suggest oversold conditions, but bearish momentum continues…
Small-cap publicly traded firm AlphaTON Capital has expressed intentions to tap into a significantly larger fundraising capability as it further explores the artificial intelligence and Telegram landscape.The company has moved past the SEC’s “baby-shelf” restrictions and submitted a $420.69 million shelf registration, a specific amount often mentioned in crypto’s meme culture. The rules limit the capital that very small public companies can raise via a shelf registration, aiming to prevent smaller issuers from overwhelming the market with stock and significantly diluting investors.According to Google Finance data, AlphaTON capital stock, ATON, experienced considerable declines in the past month. The stock fell…