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.
CoinShares, a firm specializing in crypto asset management, has announced that the digital asset treasury (DAT) bubble has mostly deflated. Many companies that traded at valuations three to ten times their market net-asset value (mNAV) during the summer of 2025 have seen their values return to around 1x or lower, indicating a substantial correction for what was previously viewed as a thriving trading model for token treasuries.The future direction now depends on market behavior: whether declining prices trigger a chaotic sell-off or if companies opt to retain their assets in hopes of a market rebound, as noted by CoinShares’ head…
In response to the significant drop in the price of Strategy (MSTR), Brett Knoblauch from Cantor Fitzgerald has reduced his 12-month price target for Strategy (MSTR) to $229 from $560, highlighting a challenging environment for capital raising linked to bitcoin BTC$90,977.49.This new target implies nearly 30% upside from the current price of $180, with Knoblauch holding on to his overweight rating.Strategy has centered its business approach on raising funds through common stock, preferred stock, and convertible debt offerings, subsequently using the capital to acquire more bitcoin. This strategy had been remarkably successful for years, leading to impressive returns since its…
Not waiting for its usual plunge time of Sunday evening, bitcoin BTC$92.317,88 is getting an earlier start to the weekend this holiday season, continuing an overnight decline and dropping below $90,000 in early U.S. trading hours.This movement reverses much of the bounce from last Sunday night’s panic-driven drop that took bitcoin down to $84,000.Ethereum’s ether ETH$3174,63 is 2% lower along with BTC, while other leading altcoins like Solana SOL$139,82, ADA$0.4406, DOGE$0.1473 and HYPE$31,18 have seen declines of more than 4% each.This activity could support previous analyst predictions that, rather than a swift recovery, the crypto market may experience further consolidation…
“Purchase every dip.” This is the recommendation from Strike CEO Jack Mallers. Mallers believes that with quantitative tightening and potential rate cuts and stimulus on the horizon, the great print is imminent. He argues that the US cannot afford declining asset prices, which translates into a significant influx of liquidity poised to support prices.While retail traders have adopted phrases like “buy the dip” and “dollar-cost averaging” (DCA) for investing at market lows or making consistent purchases, these concepts are actually borrowed from professionals such as Samar Sen, the senior vice president and head of APAC at Talos, an institutional digital…
VTB Bank, the second-largest lender in Russia by assets, is set to launch spot crypto trading for qualified investors next year. This will make it the first bank in the country to enable clients to engage in direct, deliverable trades for key cryptocurrencies like bitcoin BTC$90,101.40 and ether ETH$3,092.48 as reported by Russian media outlet RBU.The service will be available to investors with portfolios exceeding $1.3 million or an annual income of over $650,000, according to Andrey Yatskov, head of brokerage services at VTB, who spoke in an interview with RBU.“We are already preparing for testing by ‘superqualified’ investors, but…
European tech regulators have imposed a fine of 120 million euros ($140 million) on social media platform X for violating EU regulations regarding online content.This penalty comes after a two-year investigation under the Digital Services Act (DSA), which reportedly uncovered insufficient efforts by X to address illegal and harmful content.Regulators also noted that the blue check marks on Elon Musk’s platform were misleading. They did not adhere to industry standards and adversely affected users’ capability to discern the authenticity of accounts.This fine is part of a broader crackdown on major tech firms, especially social media companies. TikTok has reported that…
Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen by 10% in the past 30 days, as multiple groups of wallet holders transitioned from distribution to accumulation. Data indicates that this shift towards accumulation, along with unprecedented realized losses, suggests a possible change in momentum.Key takeaways:Bitcoin whales and mid-sized holders are actively accumulating BTC at current prices. Whales and sharks now account for nearly 240% of the newly mined BTC supply.Bitcoin’s realized losses approached $5.8 billion on Nov. 22, marking the largest since FTX, a classic sign of capitulation. Intense Bitcoin accumulation at current price pointsBitcoin whales have become more risk-seeking following the recent dip to $80,000,…
Elon Musk’s ambitious endeavors to reduce overspending and inefficiencies within the US federal government may not have succeeded, but they could have led to his evolving stance on Bitcoin.So, why is @elonmusk finally discussing Bitcoin’s fundamental link to physics and energy?As @DSBatten insightfully points out, Elon has personal experience with attempting to curb unnecessary government spending with @DOGE.”He’s run that experiment and he knows that it is not possible… pic.twitter.com/pmLodj8Yf6— Gareth Jenkinson (@gazza_jenks) December 1, 2025The founder of Tesla and SpaceX gained traction on social media after stating that Bitcoin is destined to take the place of fiat currency due…
A Solana presale event faced distribution problems after a bot farm allegedly used over 1,000 wallets to rapidly acquire nearly the entire Wet (WET) token sale within seconds.Conducted via the decentralized exchange aggregator Jupiter, the presale sold out almost immediately. However, legitimate buyers had little opportunity to participate due to one actor’s overwhelming dominance in the presale, as reported by the organizers.HumidiFi, the Solana automated market maker (AMM) responsible for the presale, confirmed the attack and canceled the launch entirely. The team stated they would create a new token and conduct an airdrop to legitimate participants while explicitly excluding the…
Strategy’s (MSTR) senior perpetual preferred stock, STRF, is becoming increasingly notable as the company’s leading credit instrument since its debut in March.Currently trading at $110, STRF has appreciated by 36% since its issuance and has bounced back by 20% from its Nov. 21 low of $92. That same date coincided with bitcoin’s local bottom near $80,000, underscoring the strong relationship between STRF and bitcoin.STRF is positioned at the top of Strategy’s preferred structure. It offers a fixed 10% annual cash dividend along with governance rights and penalty-based step-ups if payments are missed. Even with its premium pricing reducing the effective…