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: In the fourth quarter of 2025, Metaplanet notably increased its Bitcoin holdings by acquiring 4,279 BTC for around $451 million, as stated by Chief Executive Officer Simon Gerovich. Summary The total Bitcoin accumulated by Metaplanet has reached nearly $3.78 billion, averaging a purchase price of $107,606 per BTC. CEO Simon Gerovich reported a Bitcoin yield of 568.2% year-to-date for 2025. This announcement places Metaplanet among the largest corporate Bitcoin holders worldwide. The company’s purchases were executed at an average rate of approximately $105,412 per Bitcoin, raising…
The cryptocurrency market is expected to struggle into 2026, even as other major assets see gains. However, according to the market intelligence platform Santiment, there may be an opportunity for crypto to catch up in the upcoming year. In a post on X this Tuesday, analysts from Santiment noted that Bitcoin (BTC) is lagging behind both gold and the S&P 500 index, which have both made minor recoveries following a market crash in November that affected all major assets. Since November began, gold has risen by 9%, the S&P 500 is up 1%, while Bitcoin has dropped by 20%, trading…
Pakistan’s potential to swiftly implement crypto regulations and adoption may position it as a global leader in the crypto space by 2030, as noted by former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao.In a recent discussion with Pakistan Crypto Council CEO Bilal bin Saqib, CZ praised Pakistan’s leadership for acknowledging the interest in digital assets within its youthful, tech-savvy demographic.“It’s impressive to see such a large country with clear leadership vision and the ability to act swiftly.”“If we maintain this momentum over the next five years, Pakistan could emerge as a leading nation in the crypto world,” mentioned CZ, who acts as…
Today, the price of bitcoin remained beneath $90,000, sitting around $80,000, as traders made yet another late effort to recover year-end losses during the thin holiday trading period. However, the market still lacked the necessary conviction for a sustained breakout. As of this writing, the bitcoin price was recorded at $88,063, reflecting a rise of about 1% over the past 24 hours, based on market data. The total trading volume reached approximately $40 billion, indicating subdued activity as December comes to an end. Bitcoin is currently approximately 1% below its seven-day peak of $89,201 and roughly 1% above its seven-day…
In October, Prenetics Global Ltd. purchased 100 Bitcoin at an average cost of $109,594 each, marking a significant advancement in the company’s structured Bitcoin treasury strategy. However, just two months later, the health-sciences firm, supported by David Beckham, is shifting its approach. As per a press release on Tuesday, Prenetics has decided to halt further Bitcoin acquisitions. Instead, it will focus on maintaining its current Bitcoin reserve of 510 BTC. The October transaction marked the first use of funds from its $44 million equity offering and drew attention from notable investors like Kraken, Exodus, GPTX, XtalPi, DL Holdings, and tennis…
Major alternative cryptocurrencies declined on Tuesday as trading volumes remained low, with bitcoin BTC$88,286.42 traders still focusing on range trading for the prominent cryptocurrency. Bitcoin traded around $87,300, down roughly 3% over the past 24 hours, while ether decreased to about $2,950. XRP hovered around $1.86, also down for the day, as most major cryptocurrencies slipped without significant catalysts and limited engagement from U.S. trading desks.“Bitcoin’s outlook for Q1 2026 suggests a preference for stability and renewed accumulation rather than a vigorous growth phase at the start of the year,” stated Linh Tran, a Senior Market Analyst at XS, in…
Prenetics Global Limited has ceased its Bitcoin treasury buying initiative, putting an end to daily acquisitions that were announced in June as it shifts focus back to its consumer health brand, co-founded by former football star David Beckham.As stated in an announcement made on Tuesday, the firm halted its Bitcoin purchases on December 4 and will not seek further BTC acquisitions, instead concentrating on expanding its nutritional brand, IM8, which Prenetics noted exceeded $100 million in annualized recurring revenue within just 11 months of its launch.The company plans to retain 510 Bitcoin (BTC) on its balance sheets, complemented by over…
This year, investors have clearly favored precious metals like gold to protect against the potential decline in paper money value, putting bitcoin aside BTC$88,222.09. Since January 1, gold has increased by nearly 70%, while silver has surged approximately 150%, significantly outperforming the largest cryptocurrency, which has dipped about 6%. Analysts attribute this uptick to the “debasement trade,” an investment strategy focused on acquiring assets viewed as stores of value while awaiting the devaluation of fiat currencies. Such depreciation results from ultra-loose monetary policies and fiscal deficits, leading to decreased purchasing power and an escalation in asset prices.At the start of…
US Representative Maxine Waters has officially requested House Financial Services Committee Chair French Hill to arrange an oversight hearing with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins, stating that the agency needs to clarify recent decisions that she contends undermine the enforcement of securities laws. Related Reading Waters Demands Clarification On Abandoned SEC Cases In Waters’ letter, she notes that the SEC has halted or abandoned several significant crypto enforcement actions that were in progress, prompting committee Democrats to seek clarification on these decisions. Reports have revealed that the letter cites actions related to Coinbase, Binance, Justin Sun, Kraken,…
As 2025 nears its conclusion, few events have been as dramatic in the crypto market as the Oct. 10 “flash crash,” where bitcoin BTC$87,928.98 dropped $12,000, nearly 10%, within minutes. This plunge led to over $19 billion in liquidations in just one day, followed by a trader-driven “cascade warning,” resulting in a staggering $500 billion lost from the total crypto market cap.This set the stage for a continued decline, causing the largest cryptocurrency to fall more than 30% from its peak value of $126,223, recorded just six days prior. Such a significant decline likely means it will end the year…