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.
Reports indicate that Bitcoin’s outlook for 2026 is highly polarized as traders conclude the year. The cryptocurrency was trading at $87,520 at the time of this publication, marking an 8% decline since January 1. The market sentiment has been notably weak, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index dropping to 20 on December 26, representing a two-week period categorized as “extreme fear.” Related Reading Analysts Divided On Market Trends According to posts on X, Jan3 founder Samson Mow asserts that 2025 was a bear market, suggesting that Bitcoin could be transitioning into a bull run expected to last until 2035.…
Concerns arise among Bitcoin (BTC) enthusiasts as institutional interest appears to be declining amidst softer demand for BTC futures. Nonetheless, other indicators suggest that the BTC price might hold above $85,000.Key highlights:BTC futures open interest dropped to $42B, an eight-month low, indicating a leverage flush instead of bearish positions.Bitcoin options valuation reflects a stabilizing market sentiment.BTC futures open interest reaches eight-month lowBitcoin faced another setback after momentarily testing the $89,000 threshold on Friday. This unexpected shift led to the liquidation of over $260 million in leveraged BTC futures positions. BTC futures total open interest, USD. Source: Coinglass / CointelegraphThe aggregate…
As the initial crypto ETFs focused on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) approach their second anniversary in the US, Galaxy Digital has shared positive forecasts concerning upcoming inflows, suggesting they will surpass expected figures for 2025. Institutional Adoption Anticipated To Surge According to its 2026 outlook report, which examines 26 key sectors, the firm predicts that net inflows into US spot crypto ETFs will surpass $50 billion. This follows a robust performance in 2025, where net inflows reached $23 billion. Related Reading Galaxy Digital anticipates that as institutional uptake continues to expand, these numbers will greatly increase in 2026. The…
As Bitcoin (BTC) remains around $87,000, onchain activity and exchange liquidity indicators imply the market is experiencing a period of low participation, hindering its ascent above $90,000.Main points:Bitcoin is trading near $88,000 as network activity reaches yearly lows, coinciding with a drop in sell pressure.There has been a significant reduction in exchange inflows on Binance and Coinbase, indicating tighter liquidity conditions.Declining network activity amid stable pricesAccording to data from CryptoQuant indicates a decline in Bitcoin’s network usage. The 30-day moving average of active addresses has fallen to approximately 807,000, the lowest it’s been in a year, showing decreased participation from…
Here’s the rewritten content with the HTML tags preserved: According to Samson Mow, founder of Jan3, Bitcoin could be entering a bull run that may last until 2035, following what might have been a bear market over the last year.In contrast, other analysts contend that Bitcoin’s (BTC) all-time high of $125,100 reached in October marked the peak of the cycle, suggesting that 2026 could signal the beginning of a new bear market.Mow stated in an X post on Friday that “2025 was the bear market,” adding that Bitcoin might be on the verge of launching into a “decade long bull…
The Bitcoin community remains optimistic about a potential rally, especially after billionaire Elon Musk indicated that the US economy might see substantial growth by December 2026 at the earliest.“Double-digit growth is on the horizon within 12 to 18 months,” Musk declared in a post on X this Tuesday. He added, “If applied intelligence serves as a gauge for economic expansion, triple-digit growth could be achievable in about five years.”Bitcoin enthusiasts frequently monitor macroeconomic indicators, including growth forecasts and central bank policies, as indicators of how wider economic trends might influence Bitcoin’s (BTC) pricing.The US Federal Reserve’s rate cuts this year…
On-chain data indicates that a significant portion of the Bitcoin supply has its cost basis above the current spot price, which may influence volatility if BTC experiences a rebound. Bitcoin Supply Overhang May Influence Volatility & Selling Pressure As highlighted by CryptoQuant community analyst Maartunn in a recent post on X, over 6.6 million BTC is currently held above the latest spot price of the cryptocurrency. The pertinent on-chain indicator is the “Supply In Loss,” which, as its name suggests, tracks the total amount of Bitcoin that is presently carrying some net unrealized loss. This metric analyzes the transaction history…
As Bitcoin (BTC) continues to underperform compared to gold and major equity indices, investors are increasingly pondering whether this cycle is playing out differently than anticipated. In a recent interview with analyst Benjamin Cowen, we explore the reasons behind Bitcoin’s lagging performance relative to traditional markets and why the current situation may resemble that of 2019.Cowen highlights that while stocks and gold are positively reacting to expectations regarding future monetary easing, Bitcoin seems more influenced by actual liquidity conditions than just optimism.This distinction, he elaborates, helps explain why BTC has faced challenges in gaining momentum, even as broader markets trend…
According to Joseph Chalom, co-CEO of Sharplink, Ethereum’s total value locked (TVL) could see a ten-fold increase by 2026 due to expanding adoption across various use cases and interest from institutional investors.Sharplink Gaming ranks as the second-largest public Ethereum treasury company, holding 797,704 ETH, valued at approximately $2.33 billion as of this publication, as reported by Ethereum Treasuries data.Chalom forecasted in a recent X post that the stablecoin market will reach $500 billion by the end of next year, with the current total stablecoin market capitalization around $308.46 billion. An ascent to $500 billion signify an approximate 62% increase. Source:…
Bitcoin is currently facing challenges in regaining traction below the $90,000 mark but continues to stay above $86,000, indicating a market characterized by uncertainty. The price movement has tightened into a narrow range, with neither buyers nor sellers establishing a decisive lead. As volatility decreases, a sense of indifference has become prominent in the current climate, prompting more analysts to consider the trend may be shifting towards a more extensive bear market phase. Related Reading While price levels capture attention, on-chain data reveals that a more significant struggle is occurring beneath the surface. As noted by CryptoQuant analyst Burak Kesmeci,…