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.
Key points:For the first time in seven years, Bitcoin is facing the possibility of finishing October in the red.Multiple altcoins have retraced to significant support levels, suggesting selling during recoveries.Bitcoin (BTC) bulls are striving to keep the price above $110,000, but bearish sentiment persists. This raises the chances of BTC experiencing its first negative October close in seven years. Following a disappointing October, attention turns to November, historically averaging a return of 46.02%, based on CoinGlass data.A number of analysts are adopting a bearish outlook on BTC, hinting at a potential cycle peak influenced by its four-year halving cycle. Conversely,…
Custodia, a crypto bank established by Caitlin Long, has faced another setback in its pursuit of access to the Federal Reserve’s payment system. An appeals court has ruled against its prolonged effort to secure a “master account” with the U.S. central bank.The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Friday that the Wyoming special purpose depository institution could not compel the Fed to provide it with master account access, upholding a lower court’s decision against Custodia from the previous year.The ruling stated, “We conclude that the plain wording of the applicable statutes provides Federal Reserve Banks the discretion to deny…
Despite being in its early stages, quantum computing may soon threaten Bitcoin and other proof-of-work algorithms, as suggested by Amit Mehra, a partner at Borderless Capital.During a conversation with Cointelegraph at the Global Blockchain Congress Dubai 2025, Mehra elaborated on the trends Borderless Capital is monitoring, stating the firm is “diving deep into quantum compute” and exploring the development of quantum resistance technology.Mehra predicts that quantum computing will fully mature by the decade’s end. However, he cautions that the swift pace of technological advancements is often underestimated:“Considering the recent progress in chip technology, computing power, and decentralized computing, it [quantum…
Key points:For the first time in seven years, Bitcoin is poised to end October with a loss.Numerous altcoins have retraced to pivotal support levels, reflecting selling on recovery attempts.Bitcoin (BTC) bulls are striving to keep the price above $110,000, but bearish pressure persists. This heightens the possibility of BTC experiencing its first negative October close in seven years. Following this month’s poor performance, attention turns to November, which historically sees an average gain of 46.02%, per CoinGlass data.Many analysts are adopting a bearish outlook on BTC, hinting at a potential cycle peak in light of its four-year halving cycle. However,…
Today marks the seventeenth anniversary of Satoshi Nakamoto’s release of the Bitcoin Whitepaper on the cryptography mailing list in 2008. At that time, Bitcoin was merely a proposition for a new niche technology, continuing a long tradition of niche innovations established by the cypherpunks of the 1990s. Since that pivotal day 17 years ago, Bitcoin has undergone tremendous transformations. It evolved from a niche internet collectible to a decentralized network that fueled illicit dark net markets, then transformed into a mainstream speculative investment for retail, and finally became Wall Street and governments’ go-to new asset class. We’ve all had front-row…
This week commenced with a hopeful recovery in the cryptocurrency market following a $19 billion crash earlier this month, as interest in digital assets surged amid an anticipated resolution to trade wars.Investor focus was significantly on US President Donald Trump’s discussions with China’s President Xi Jinping, aimed at finalizing a trade agreement to prevent new import tariffs.Nevertheless, the upward trend sharply reversed on Wednesday when Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced $470 million in outflows, despite the US Federal Reserve’s decision to lower interest rates by 25 basis points.Investor anxiety was exacerbated when Thursday’s tariff discussion between the two presidents yielded…
The native token of the Chainlink oracle network LINK$17.32 increased by 3.6% on Friday, recouping some of Thursday’s losses as traders responded around a crucial support level.LINK temporarily surpassed the $17 mark with a significant uptick in trading volume — approximately 3 million tokens exchanged hands during a morning surge — indicating renewed buying interest, according to CoinDesk Research’s market insights tool. However, weakness in U.S. trading hours caused LINK to drop back below $17. At the moment, the token is trading at $16.96.In other news, Stellar (XLM), which focuses on payments, has announced its integration of Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability…
This week began with a hopeful recovery in the cryptocurrency market following a $19 billion downturn earlier in the month, as interest in digital assets surged with a possible resolution to the tariff conflicts on the horizon.Much of the crypto investor focus was centered on US President Donald Trump’s discussions with China’s President Xi Jinping, aimed at finalizing a trade agreement to prevent new import tariffs.However, the positive trend reversed sharply on Wednesday when Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a $470 million outflow, despite the US Federal Reserve’s decision to lower interest rates by 25 basis points.The investor outlook dimmed…
Based on CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis framework, ether ETH$3,894.56 rose amid higher-than-normal trading volume, then faced a late decline following an upper-band rejection, resulting in a tighter range and distinct checkpoints above and below.Analyst InsightsCrypto expert Michaël van de Poppe stated on X that Ethereum stands out as the prime ecosystem for investment, with ether approaching a potential all-time high exceeding $5,000.In simpler terms: his perspective highlights that developer engagement, innovative products, and network dynamics render the Ethereum ecosystem appealing, with price movements nearing the momentum observed prior to historical highs.Chart Context: the model indicates active buying trends, though sellers…
A US appellate court has ruled in favor of the Federal Reserve, opposing Custodia Bank, a crypto-centric institution founded by Caitlin Long, in a lower court decision.In a judgment delivered on Friday by the US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, three circuit judges upheld the ruling from the District of Wyoming. The appeal, initiated in April 2024 after the court denied Custodia a US Federal Reserve master account, marks another setback since the bank first submitted its application in October 2020.“This case is framed in the context of the 21st Century: cryptocurrency, digital assets, instant wire transfers, and…