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.
Michael Saylor, co-founder of Strategy, the largest Bitcoin (BTC) treasury firm by holdings, predicts that Bitcoin will reach $150,000 by the end of 2025.“I believe these past 12 months have been the most significant in the history of the industry,” Saylor stated to CNBC during the Money 20/20 conference held in Las Vegas on Monday.Saylor highlighted the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) support for tokenized securities, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s approval of stablecoins to sustain dollar dominance, and the general shift in regulatory stance in the US as reasons for his optimistic outlook. He remarked:“Our current expectation is that…
Key points:Bitcoin’s inability to exceed $118,000 may have led to profit-taking by short-term traders, causing a decline towards $107,000.Many prominent altcoins faced resistance at their overhead levels, suggesting that bears remain active sellers on price increases.Bitcoin (BTC) bulls are trying to keep the price above $111,000, yet selling pressure from bears persists. Glassnode indicated in its latest Weekly Market Impulse report that BTC’s recent bounce lacked broader participation, hinting at a “potential consolidation phase.”A cautious perspective came from 10x Research, which noted that BTC’s current bull market cycle may not extend beyond the typical four-year cycle, as BTC has become…
Tokenization expert Securitize has introduced a tokenized credit fund in collaboration with financial services titan BNY, as the demand for real-world assets (RWA) rises sharply. The Securitize Tokenized AAA CLO Fund (STAC), which operates on the Ethereum network, seeks to provide on-chain investors with exposure to collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), as detailed in a press release issued on Wednesday. BNY will serve as the custodian for the assets within the fund, while Insight, a BNY subsidiary specializing in fixed income and structured credit strategies, will manage the investments. Grove, the on-chain capital allocator focused on credit within the DeFi protocol…
Pavel Durov, the co-founder of Telegram, has unveiled a new decentralized AI network to be developed on The Open Network (TON), a standalone layer-1 blockchain linked with Telegram.Durov presented the Confidential Compute Open Network, or Cocoon, at the Blockchain Life 2025 forum in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to announce a framework that enables users to access AI features while protecting their data privacy from centralized AI providers.He mentioned that users can contribute the processing power of their GPUs to the network in exchange for Toncoin (TON), the native cryptocurrency of TON. Durov also emphasized the necessity of decentralized AI for preserving…
Essential Highlights:Bitcoin’s inability to surpass $118,000 likely led to profit-taking by short-term traders, triggering a decline to around $107,000.Many significant altcoins reversed from their upper resistance levels, indicating persistent bearish activity during rallies.Bitcoin (BTC) bulls are striving to maintain the price above $111,000, but bearish pressure continues to prevail. In its latest Weekly Market Impulse report, Glassnode noted that BTC’s recent rebound lacked strong participation, hinting at a “possible consolidation phase.”A more cautious perspective was shared by crypto market intelligence firm 10x Research, which suggested BTC’s current bullish cycle may not extend beyond the typical four-year timeline, as it has…
Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao cautioned crypto investors against purchasing a newly launched memecoin that aims to exploit his popularity, highlighting the financial dangers involved in trading tokens linked to celebrities that lack genuine blockchain utility.The memecoin appeared soon after a fan page constructed a golden statue of Zhao, sharing images and offering to send it to the leader of the largest crypto exchange globally.Zhao advised followers in a post on X not to invest in the memecoin linked to the statue, as its launch indicated that the creators aimed to “profit quickly from an interaction” with him.“I appreciate the…
HBAR experienced a decline of 0.3% to $0.2010 on Tuesday, with sellers reestablishing dominance near significant resistance levels. The token oscillated within a narrow range of $0.0124, retreating from a session peak of $0.2059 as technical selling limited upward movement.A notable rise in trading volume to 249 million tokens—137% above the average—signaled substantial distribution at the $0.2055 mark, indicating potential institutional selling. Support at $0.1938 has proven resilient through multiple tests, yet a series of declining highs at $0.2044, $0.2032, and $0.2017 reflects ongoing bearish momentum.Intraday volatility surged between 13:33 and 13:48, showcasing sharp fluctuations from $0.2015 to $0.2029 amid…
Key points:Bitcoin’s inability to breach $118,000 may have led to profit-taking by short-term traders, causing a decline towards $107,000.Many prominent altcoins reversed at their overhead resistance levels, suggesting that sellers remain active during recoveries.Bitcoin (BTC) bulls are striving to keep the price above $111,000, yet selling pressure from bears persists. Glassnode mentioned in its latest Weekly Market Impulse report that BTC’s recent upturn lacks significant participation, hinting at a “possible consolidation phase.”A mildly cautious assessment from 10x Research stated that BTC’s current bull cycle might not extend beyond the usual four-year cycle, as BTC prices have escalated beyond sustainable retail…
Bitcoin’s foremost corporate and retail advocates — MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor and ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ author Robert Kiyosaki — both forecast that the world’s leading cryptocurrency could double in value by the close of 2025.Their predictions emerge as Bitcoin trades around $111,000–$115,000, a decline from its peak of $126,000 earlier this month.Sponsored Michael Saylor’s $150,000 ProjectionOn the surface, Bitcoin is still in the process of recovering from the $19 billion shock liquidation that occurred across the crypto market on October 10. However, industry leaders remain optimistic about reaching new all-time highs by Christmas.Speaking on CNBC, MicroStrategy’s Executive Chairman Michael Saylor…
Important Highlights: The inability of Bitcoin to surpass $118,000 could have incited profit-taking from short-term traders, leading to a decline toward $107,000. Multiple major altcoins have retraced from their resistance levels, indicating ongoing selling pressure from bears during price rallies. Bitcoin (BTC) bulls are striving to maintain the price above $111,000, but bearish pressure persists. Glassnode highlighted in its recent Weekly Market Impulse report that BTC’s recent rebound lacked increased participation, suggesting a “possible consolidation phase.” A cautious outlook was shared by 10x Research, a crypto market intelligence firm, which indicated that the current BTC bull market cycle may not…