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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.
The past three days have been tumultuous for the crypto market, to say the least. However, bitcoin holders are in a favorable position, as the bitcoin price has surged back to approximately $116,000 today, following a turbulent weekend that saw a downturn in the wider crypto market. The bitcoin price dipped into the low $100,000s on Friday amid trade tensions between the U.S. and China, which shook global markets. President Donald Trump revealed new 100% tariffs on Chinese imports after Beijing announced extensive export controls set to take effect on November 1. Over the weekend, however, market anxieties subsided, and…
Bitcoin has reached record highs. Digital asset treasuries have emerged. Institutional inflows are hitting billions. The year 2025 has proven to be transformative for the cryptocurrency sector, with this momentum likely extending into 2026.At Cointelegraph’s exclusive LONGITUDE event during Token2049 in Singapore, some of the industry’s leading experts shared their positive outlook for the remainder of the year.Key figures such as Maelstrom’s chief investment officer Arthur Hayes, Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin, noted author Neal Stephenson, and Aave Labs founder Stani Kulechov led discussions that explored the key narratives influencing 2025.LONGITUDE was co-hosted by Unlimit, a global fintech leader offering payment…
A series of factors culminated in a significant event on Friday, resulting in the largest liquidation event in cryptocurrency history and momentarily pushing Bitcoin (BTC) below $110,000.The $19 billion in liquidations indicates that leveraged positions were forcibly closed rather than investors losing that exact amount.The unrealized loss is more evident through a decline in market capitalization, which saw a $450-billion wipeout. From Friday to Sunday, the total cryptocurrency market cap dropped from $4.24 trillion to $3.79 trillion. As of this writing, the market has rebounded above $4 trillion.Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies have been recovering after mass liquidations. Source: CoinGeckoAnalysts are still…
Garrett Jin, the former CEO of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange BitForex, has refuted several allegations made against him by a pseudonymous online investigator regarding market shorting.In a post on X on Monday, Jin stated he had “no ties to the Trump family,” denying insider trading accusations after crypto researcher Eye asserted he managed a wallet address utilized by a whale to short Bitcoin (BTC).This wallet facilitated a short position less than an hour before US President Donald Trump announced a “100% tariff on China” on Friday, likely causing a significant drop in the price of the cryptocurrency.On Saturday, Eye indicated…
Here’s the rewritten content with the HTML tags preserved: Bitfinex analysts predict that Bitcoin may target the $117K–$120K range, but its recovery relies on new capital flowing into the spot market. Summary Bitfinex analysts observe a 2.5x disparity between sellers and buyers in the cryptocurrency markets $1 trillion was wiped off the crypto market due to escalating U.S.–China trade tensions Bitcoin’s recovery is contingent on new capital entering the market, given the current ambiguous fundamentals Having endured one of the most severe liquidation events in cryptocurrency history, Bitcoin appears to be on the verge of a recovery. On Monday, October…
Stocks in crypto mining linked to the surging artificial intelligence (AI) data center sector quickly bounced back on Monday following a challenging market on Friday.On Monday, Bitfarms (BITF) and Cipher Mining (CIFR) experienced increases of 26% and 20%, respectively, while Bitdeer (BTDR), IREN (IREN), and MARA Holdings (MARA) saw gains of around 10%. This rally showcases a growing optimism that the surge in AI computing demand will support miners.Adding to the positive sentiment, OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, announced a partnership with Broadcom (AVGO) to develop custom chips for AI and machine learning. Additionally, Bloom Energy (BE) revealed a $5…
Key takeawaysBitcoin surged from $1 in 2011 to $1,000 in 2013, establishing itself as a major global asset.Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss invested early in Bitcoin and founded Gemini in 2014, emphasizing a compliance-centric approach.The Winklevoss twins refer to Bitcoin as “gold 2.0,” noting its fixed supply, ease of transfer, and inflation resistance as key benefits over traditional gold.The twins project that Bitcoin could reach $1 million, fueled by ETF inflows, parity with gold, and adoption by nation-states.Since its inception, Bitcoin has remained a financial enigma. While critics dismissed it as a fleeting trend, enthusiasts hailed it as a digital revolution.…
Key takeaways:Bitcoin’s ability to bounce back following Friday’s $19 billion flash crash indicates sustained long-term demand despite short-term risk aversion.Derivatives traders are exercising caution, as arbitrage opportunities and negative funding rates suggest increased counterparty risk.Bitcoin (BTC) regained the $114,000 level less than 48 hours after Friday’s flash crash, which erased $15 billion from BTC futures open interest. Despite this significant liquidity event, Bitcoin demonstrated resilience, though several factors may still delay a retest of the $125,000 mark.As long as investors perceive Bitcoin as a risk asset and maintain its partial correlation with tech stocks, continued bullish momentum will likely depend…
Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s recovery following Friday’s $19 billion flash crash indicates robust long-term demand despite short-term risk aversion. Derivatives traders are proceeding with caution, as revealed by arbitrage opportunities and negative funding rates that indicate increased counterparty risk. Bitcoin (BTC) regained the $114,000 level less than 48 hours after Friday’s flash crash, which erased $15 billion from BTC futures open interest. While Bitcoin’s resilience after such a significant liquidity event was notable, various factors could still hinder a retest of the $125,000 mark. As long as investors view Bitcoin as a risk asset, with its partial correlation to tech stocks,…
Key takeawaysBitcoin increased from $1 in 2011 to $1,000 in 2013, securing its position as a global asset.Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss purchased Bitcoin early on and established Gemini in 2014 with a strong, regulatory-focused approach.The Winklevoss twins refer to Bitcoin as “gold 2.0,” underscoring its capped supply, portability, and inflation resistance as significant advantages over traditional gold.The Winklevoss twins anticipate that Bitcoin could reach $1 million, propelled by ETF investments, gold parity, and adoption by nation-states.Bitcoin has been a financial enigma since its beginning. While detractors often labeled it a fleeting trend, its proponents viewed it as a digital innovation.…