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.
Key Insights DCA is a trading method that utilizes automated, small, regular purchases to remain invested without attempting to perfectly time the market.A notable example of scalability: El Salvador has been publicly DCA’ing 1 BTC daily since Nov. 17, 2022.However, lump-sum investing tends to outperform DCA in uptrends — historically achieving better results about two-thirds of the time.This strategy is ideal for investors who receive regular income in fiat and prefer a consistent, rule-based approach over reactive trading.What is DCA? Dollar-cost averaging (DCA) is the practice of purchasing a fixed quantity of an asset at regular intervals, such as weekly or monthly,…
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S&P Global Ratings has teamed up with Chainlink to create on-chain risk assessments for stablecoins, catering to traditional finance players aiming to venture into or grow within the $300 billion sector.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom has announced a plan to assist asset managers in integrating blockchain technology for fund tokenization.In a Tuesday release, the authority indicated that the initiative seeks to “offer firms further clarity” for adopting tokenization and “foster innovation and growth in asset management.”“Tokenization can facilitate significant transformations in asset management, providing advantages for both the industry and consumers,” stated Simon Walls, FCA’s executive director of markets. “There are numerous actions firms can undertake under our current regulations, along with many new possibilities arising from the changes we are proposing,” he continued.The FCA highlighted…
The market turmoil in October led to a significant decline in the value of assets managed by Digital Asset Treasury Companies (DATs), resulting in extensive losses.While some altcoins have seen a rebound, it has not been enough to recover from prior losses, increasing uncertainty around future accumulation strategies. What are the financial struggles of various DATs, and how are they responding? The following examination offers greater insight.Sponsored SponsoredETH, SOL, TON, and WLFI Treasuries Endure Losses in OctoberThe trend for DATs was initially sparked by the success of companies like MicroStrategy (now rebranded as Strategy) with Bitcoin. However, it has since…
On Friday and Monday, Bitcoin ETFs experienced significant trading activity, with total volumes reaching $9.7 billion and $6.7 billion, driven by tariff-related concerns in the markets.On October 10, BlackRock’s IBIT recorded over $6.9 billion in volume, marking its second-highest trading day ever, as traders adjusted their positions amidst price volatility.Surge in Bitcoin ETF VolumeThe substantial increase in trading volume, which far exceeded the normal daily average of $2-3 billion, indicates a flurry of trading activity rather than simple accumulation.Spot Bitcoin ETFs have emerged as an appealing choice for both institutional and retail investors seeking BTC exposure without the hassle of…
On Monday, daily active addresses on BNB Chain reached an all-time high, coinciding with the blockchain’s native token hitting a new price record.Analytics platform Nansen reported that sender-only active addresses on BNB Chain—those that have sent transactions, excluding internal transfers—hit a peak of 3.46 million, surpassing the previous record of 3.44 million set in December 2023.Nansen’s data also indicated that the number of successful transactions in the last 30 days exceeded 500 million, up 151% from the prior 30-day period. The network ranks second to Solana, which saw nearly 1.8 billion transactions during the same period.Over the last year, BNB…
On Monday, BNB Chain experienced a record number of daily active addresses, coinciding with a new price peak for its native token.Analytics platform Nansen reported that sender-only active addresses on BNB Chain — those that initiated a transaction, excluding internal transfers — reached an all-time high of 3.46 million on Monday, surpassing the previous record of 3.44 million set in December 2023.Nansen’s data also indicated that over the past 30 days, the volume of successful transactions on BNB Chain exceeded 500 million, marking a 151% increase from the previous month’s figures. The only network to exceed this is Solana, which…
A surge of long liquidations has revealed bitcoin’s BTC$111,309.09 equity sensitivity, as reported by Wall Street bank Citigroup. The bank indicated that increasing U.S.-China trade tensions caused a significant selloff in futures on Friday, which affected the crypto market and highlighted its volatility alongside equities. Since then, both crypto and stock markets have regained some of their losses, with the largest cryptocurrency trading around $111,700 at the time of publication. A sudden flash crash struck the crypto markets on Friday, wiping out over $500 billion in total value and leading to almost $20 billion in liquidations across derivatives platforms. Bitcoin…
On Monday, BNB Chain saw its daily active addresses reach an unprecedented level, coinciding with a new price peak for its native token.Analytics platform Nansen reported that sender-only active addresses on BNB Chain—those that initiated a transaction but excluded internal transfers—hit a record high of 3.46 million on Monday, surpassing the previous record of 3.44 million set in December 2023.Nansen’s data also indicated that the total number of successful transactions on BNB Chain exceeded 500 million in the last 30 days, reflecting a 151% increase from the prior month. Solana leads in this metric, having recorded nearly 1.8 billion transactions…