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.
Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content while keeping the HTML tags intact: According to a crypto analyst, the pace of Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026 will significantly influence whether retail investors will make a comeback in the crypto market next year.However, there are uncertainties about the Fed’s willingness to continue cutting rates after having already implemented three reductions in 2025.Owen Lau, managing director at Clear Street, remarked to CNBC on Tuesday that the Fed’s rate decisions are “one of the primary catalysts for the crypto market in 2026.”“Retail investors will be more enthusiastic about entering crypto, and…
The Bitcoin BTC$88,386.26 market became notably steadier in 2025 as institutions adopted derivatives linked to the premier cryptocurrency to generate additional revenue from their inactive coin reserves.This steadiness is reflected in the consistent decrease of BTC’s annualized 30-day implied volatility, as indicated by Volmex’s BVIV and Deribit’s DVOL indices. These figures represent anticipated price volatility for the upcoming four weeks.Both indices commenced the year at approximately 70% and concluded the year close to 45%, touching a low of 35% in September. This ongoing descent is a result of institutions offloading call options atop their spot market holdings to reap yield.”We…
According to several on-chain analysts, Bitcoin’s long-term holder group seems to have ceased net selling, a change that might alleviate a significant source of structural supply pressure as we approach 2026. This alteration is based on a supply-change analysis of long-term holders (those holding coins for over six months), which had been in negative territory for months but has recently shifted to a slight positive, as noted by on-chain analyst Darkfost. Is This The Bitcoin Bottom Signal? Darkfost claims that recent assertions regarding long-term holders “selling more than ever” misinterpret the actual data, particularly when significant movements linked to exchanges…
Retail investors in South Korea continue to invest in Ether-accumulating BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc., despite the U.S.-listed stock experiencing an over 80% decline from its peak in July. This has made it one of the most notable examples of speculative interest persisting through a significant downturn.By the end of 2025, BitMine is expected to be among the top foreign equities for South Koreans, second only to Alphabet Inc. in net purchases, based on data from the Korea Securities Depository as reported by Bloomberg.This year alone, local investors have invested a net amount of $1.4 billion into the firm, remaining active…
Following a tumultuous 2025 that erased over $1.2 trillion from the crypto market, investors are now eyeing 2026 as a pivotal year—one that could signal either a recovery for the industry or deepen what many regard as its most severe downturn since the last major cycle. Summary The recent crypto market crash has wiped out over $1.2 trillion in value over the past few months. There are several potential catalysts that could spur a crypto market rally in the upcoming year. These catalysts must counter various bearish technical indicators. The crypto market has seen a sharp decline in the last…
This week, the Ethereum mainnet achieved a new record with 2.2 million transactions in a single day, while average fees have dropped to just 17 cents.The layer-1 blockchain hit this new transaction milestone on Tuesday, according to block explorer Etherscan. Transaction fees have seen a significant decline over time.The peak transaction fees on Ethereum were noted in May 2022, where users had to pay over $200 for each transaction.Nonetheless, ongoing upgrades have markedly reduced fees, even as network usage continues to grow.Since October 10, when fees were approximately $8.48 amid a major liquidation event that affected the whole market, fees…
Bitcoin and ether wrapped up December without the anticipated year-end surge that traders typically expect, culminating in a quarter that highlights the fragility of crypto rallies, especially when liquidity diminishes and risk appetite wanes.The much-expected ‘Santa rally’ failed to materialize. Instead, bitcoin’s repeated attempts to regain crucial levels were met with selling pressure, while ether and major altcoins also declined.Bitcoin is poised to finish December with a decline of about 22%, marking its worst monthly performance since December 2018. Meanwhile, ether is set to conclude Q4 2025 down 28.07%, according to data collected by CoinGlass.A ‘Santa rally’ refers to the…
The year 2025 was marked by a notable contrast: while structural advancements were achieved, price movements remained stagnant. Institutional milestones were accomplished and total value locked (TVL) rose across numerous significant ecosystems; however, most major Layer-1 tokens concluded the year with either negative or flat returns.This report delves into the structural separation between blockchain network usage and the performance of tokens. We analyze 10 prominent blockchain ecosystems, investigating the revenues from protocols versus applications, critical ecosystem narratives, factors influencing institutional adoption, and the trends to monitor as we approach 2026.
This year, the US Federal Reserve has played a crucial role in shaping the momentum of the crypto market, and its influence is expected to extend into 2026 as disagreements among policymakers persist.In 2025, the Fed implemented three interest rate cuts, the latest occurring on December 10, which reduced rates to a range between 3.5% and 3.75%.Projections indicate that there will be just one more cut in 2026, even as rates remain at their highest levels since 2008.Factors driving policymakers’ decisions include labor market conditions, the trajectory of inflation—especially due to tariff impacts—and overall economic growth.The central bank is also…
The recent price movements of Bitcoin have led a key on-chain profitability indicator to enter a phase reminiscent of 2022, which was followed by a prolonged downturn. One analyst warns that if the price dips below $70,000, it could trigger a similar “year-long” reset. In a brief dated Dec. 30, Axel Adler Jr. highlighted that Bitcoin’s “Supply in Profit” metric is currently at a pivotal moment, particularly after BTC found stability in the $87,000–$90,000 range following the pullback from October’s peak. This metric, which measures the quantity of BTC held above its acquisition cost, has seen a drastic decrease from…