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.
CZ and Peter Schiff engage in a lively debate over Bitcoin and tokenized gold, highlighting a fundamental conflict about trust, utility, and the future of monetary systems. Summary Peter Schiff claims that tokenized, fully backed gold is the ultimate form of currency, while dismissing Bitcoin as an asset based purely on faith. CZ defends Bitcoin as a scarce and borderless infrastructure with tangible uses, ranging from bill payments in Africa to discreet card-based transactions. The discussion remains unresolved but clarifies a key choice between physical assets and digital networks as potential monetary foundations. The latest debate from Binance goes beyond…
BlackRock’s leading Bitcoin ETF is currently experiencing its largest redemption wave since its inception, with over $2.7 billion withdrawn in the last five weeks as institutional investments continue to adjust heading into year-end.The iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), which surged to a $71 billion asset during Bitcoin’s peak, has recorded five consecutive weeks of outflows up to Nov. 28, according to Bloomberg data.An additional $113 million was withdrawn on Thursday, putting the fund on track for a sixth consecutive week of losses, marking its longest decline since launching in early 2024.(SoSoValue) The outflows reflect a broader change in crypto positions since…
The European Commission, which serves as the executive arm of the European Union (EU), has proposed transferring the oversight of cryptocurrency companies from individual countries to the bloc’s markets regulator in an effort to “fully integrate” EU financial markets.This initiative aims to resolve the inconsistencies arising from various supervisory methods employed by the 27 member states and place supervision under the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), as stated in a Thursday announcement.The proposals require negotiation and approval by both the European Parliament and the European Council.This decision comes in light of concerns that despite striving for a cohesive regulatory…
The cryptocurrency market experienced a downturn during the European morning, with bitcoin BTC$92,317.88 dropping to $91,200 after reaching a weekly peak of $94,200 on Wednesday.This drop was isolated to the crypto space, with U.S. equities remaining relatively steady in pre-market trading, while the FTSE100 index advanced by 0.15%.The downturn is attributed to unprecedented outflows from BlackRock’s IBIT bitcoin ETF, which saw an additional $113 million leave on Thursday as crypto bulls struggled to gain dominance over the bears.The Fear and Greed index continues to linger at 25/100, failing to enter a neutral zone after hovering below 40/100 for over a…
Bitcoin (BTC) analysis has highlighted crucial BTC price levels to monitor as the weekend approaches, with emphasis on the yearly open surpassing $93,000.Key points:Important Bitcoin price levels above and below the current spot price are noted as BTC approaches the week’s end.The weekly close makes reclaiming $93,000 increasingly vital to validate the recovery. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewOnchain data uncovers key levels to monitorBitcoin demonstrated a significant bounce from $84,000 at the start of the week; however, the bullish sentiment faced resistance due to supplier congestion around the yearly open near $93,000.CryptoQuant’s data indicates that the BTC/USD pair trades below…
Bitcoin (BTC) analysis has outlined crucial BTC price levels to monitor as the weekend approaches, highlighting the yearly open above $93,000.Key takeaways:Essential Bitcoin price levels above and below the current spot price are noted as BTC approaches the week’s end.The weekly close makes reclaiming $93,000 increasingly vital to validate the recovery. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewOnchain data identifies essential levels to watchBitcoin may have made a notable bounce from $84,000 at the week’s start, but bullish momentum was stifled by supplier congestion near the yearly open at around $93,000.Data from CryptoQuant indicates that the BTC/USD pair is trading below the…
The US financial firm Cantor Fitzgerald has significantly reduced its price target for Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin-centric company, Strategy, while maintaining an optimistic view on the long-term potential of cryptocurrency, as reported by the Financial Times.Cantor Fitzgerald has reportedly cut its 12-month price target for Strategy stock by 60%, adjusting it to $229 from $560, according to an analyst note viewed by the FT.Despite this downgrade, Cantor’s “buy” rating remains intact, as the bank asserts that concerns about Strategy’s forced liquidations are “unfounded,” despite garnering significant scrutiny.According to Cantor Fitzgerald’s analysts, Strategy has “sufficient cash” to sustain dividend payments for 21…
Small-cap public firm AlphaTON Capital has expressed its intent to tap into a significantly larger fundraising capability as it explores further into the artificial intelligence and Telegram ecosystem.The company has escaped the SEC’s “baby-shelf” restrictions and submitted a $420.69 million shelf registration, a figure often referenced within crypto’s meme culture. The regulations restrict the amount of capital that very small public companies can collect through a shelf registration, aimed at preventing small issuers from overwhelming the market with stock and significantly diluting investors.As per Google Finance data, AlphaTON capital stock, ATON, experienced notable losses over the last month. The stock…
Ether (ETH) is hinting at a potential 170% surge in under two months as historical patterns repeat against Bitcoin (BTC). Key points: Ether may retest long-term highs above 0.09 in Bitcoin terms. The bull market narrative continues for the leading altcoin, with $3,700 as the next target. Bitcoin could reach $100,000 as early as next week, according to analysis. Trader on ETH bull run: “You know what’s coming” Recent analysis published on X Friday by trader Mags reveals a similar ETH price trend to that of the 2021 bull market. Ether has spent years drifting lower in BTC terms, but…
Small-cap publicly traded company AlphaTON Capital is exploring opportunities to increase its fundraising potential as it deepens its involvement in the artificial intelligence and Telegram landscape.The firm has moved beyond the SEC’s “baby-shelf” restrictions and submitted a $420.69 million shelf registration statement, a figure often noted in cryptocurrency meme culture. The guidelines restrict how much capital very small public companies can gather through shelf registrations, designed to prevent minor issuers from saturating the market with stock and severely diluting investor interests.According to Google Finance data, AlphaTON Capital’s stock, ATON, experienced notable declines over the past month, falling from $4.75 on…