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.
Bitcoin and various leading altcoins have embarked on a robust recovery, yet this relief rally is anticipated to encounter considerable challenges around significant resistance levels overhead.
BONK-USD dropped 2.4% in the last 24 hours, landing at $0.00001488 and falling below the pivotal psychological level of $0.000015. Despite the steep decline, meme coin traders are maintaining a cautiously optimistic outlook as the asset stabilizes near short-term support.This downturn occurred alongside a surge in trading volume, with 749.86 billion tokens exchanged—approximately 38% above the daily average, based on data from CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis model. This increase in volume indicates that while the selloff was significant, there remains enough liquidity to support potential rebounds once selling pressure subsides.BONK faced difficulties maintaining momentum above $0.00001524, resulting in a series…
Although the market is said to be in a bull run, it doesn’t quite feel that way. While Bitcoin has hit some record highs this cycle, the rallies lack excitement, and corrections are painful. Altcoins have plummeted 90% or more, retail participation has dwindled, and even the most loyal supporters question if this bull cycle truly deserves its title.Many believe this is the toughest bull market crypto has ever encountered. Bitcoin has doubled from its 2023 lows, yet the market feels drained. What went wrong? Altcoin trader “Crypto Birb” analyzes three key factors.Institutions have drained the excitementWall Street didn’t just…
The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) saw a decline on Monday, falling by 2.39% to $3.1967 as bearish trends impacted mid-cap altcoins.Unable to stay above $3.27, the token faced renewed selling pressure and a series of short-term liquidations, according to technical analysis from CoinDesk Research.ICP initially traded at $3.275 and reached a brief peak of $3.3099 before dipping to an intraday low of $3.15. Trading volume surged to 860,100 tokens, nearly double the recent average, indicating heightened trading activity as participants adjusted following the price drop.Even with the significant retreat, bulls are starting to accumulate around the $3.15–$3.20 range. This zone…
S&P Global has given the company’s debt a B- rating. While it’s not the most enthusiastic of endorsements, it is still a rating nonetheless.
Citigroup is on track to potentially become one of the first major banks on Wall Street to offer stablecoin payment services, representing a significant step towards the broader adoption of tokenized dollars after the GENIUS Act’s passage earlier this year.As reported by Bloomberg, Citi has teamed up with the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase to enhance its digital asset capabilities, with an initial focus on streamlining the process for clients to transfer funds between fiat and cryptocurrency.Debopama Sen, head of payments at Citi, noted that the bank’s clients are increasingly requesting programmability, conditional payments, and enhanced speed and efficiency, along with 24/7…
Significant token holders removed almost 10 million tokens from Binance, as highlighted by an on-chain analyst, indicating consistent demand from investors.
As per NYDIG’s findings, the price fluctuations of Bitcoin are more influenced by the strength of the US dollar and overall liquidity conditions than by direct connections to inflation. Greg Cipolaro, the global head of research at NYDIG, indicated that there are weak and inconsistent correlations between inflation metrics and Bitcoin. This perspective shifts the focus from the longstanding narrative that positions Bitcoin primarily as an inflation hedge. Further Reading Weak Inflation Connection Cipolaro claimed that inflation expectations serve as a slightly better indicator than headline inflation figures, yet they still do not closely predict Bitcoin’s value. Instead, both Bitcoin…
Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, co-founder of Binance, has dedicated the last year to regaining his influence after a four-month prison sentence for breaching US Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations.He faced a $4.3 billion penalty from Binance and incurred a personal fine of $50 million, along with a lifetime prohibition from holding any executive role at the exchange.After his release in September 2024, Zhao returned with government advisory positions, boosting his visibility on social media while addressing claims by The Wall Street Journal that he sought to gain favor with the Trump family and the World Liberty Foundation.By mid-September 2025, Zhao updated his…
This maneuver underscores the challenges that digital asset treasury stocks encounter, as many formerly prominent names are now valued lower than the cryptocurrencies recorded on their balance sheets.