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.
Main Highlights:Bitcoin and altcoins are undergoing significant fallout from the largest liquidation event ever recorded in crypto.BTC struggles to bounce back from multi-week lows, with the $100,000 mark looming closer.According to a trader, the crypto market is undergoing a “cleanse” to remove bull-market euphoria.On Saturday, Bitcoin (BTC) hovered around the $110,000 support level as reactions settled from an unprecedented $20 billion liquidation event.BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewTrader identifies onset of “crypto cleanse”Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView indicates that BTC/USD is struggling to recover after dropping to three-week lows on Bitstamp.New market tensions related to the US-China trade conflict…
The demand for BTC among corporations is on the rise, with U.S.-based Bitcoin treasury companies becoming some of the largest institutional holders of this cryptocurrency. Summary U.S. Bitcoin treasury firms currently possess nearly 1 million BTC, valued at approximately $115 billion, achieving a significant milestone in Bitcoin’s corporate adoption. Strategy Inc. takes the lead with over 640,000 BTC, followed by firms such as Marathon Digital and Twenty One (XXI), as these companies have doubled their Bitcoin holdings in recent years. Corporate and institutional accumulation continues to enhance market stability, with long-term holders reducing Bitcoin’s supply on the market. According to…
Opinion by: Vincent Kadar, CEO of PolymathA company that tokenized shares for numerous homes in Detroit, which it never actually owned, highlighted a significant scandal in real estate and served as a cautionary tale for the real-world asset (RWA) sector.While the arrangement seemed innovative, incorporating blockchain tokens and fractional ownership with promises of rental income, many properties were either vacant, poorly maintained, or not even legally owned.Though the blockchain recorded each token transfer accurately, it lacked vital checks to ensure the assets were legitimate and producing income.A sector-wide riskThis situation illustrates the danger of innovation outpacing regulatory oversight. Tokenization offers…
US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) maintained their impressive “Uptober” performance with $2.71 billion in weekly inflows, indicating robust institutional demand.As per data from SoSoValue, total assets under management for Bitcoin ETFs rose to $158.96 billion as of Friday, accounting for nearly 7% of Bitcoin’s overall market capitalization.“Capital keeps streaming into BTC as allocators invest further in the digital gold conviction trade. Liquidity is building now as the market momentum shapes up,” stated Vincent Liu, chief investment officer at quantitative trading firm Kronos Research, in an interview with Cointelegraph.The peak day of the week for spot Bitcoin ETFs occurred on…
Key takeawaysA new phase of DEX wars has transitioned from token incentives to an emphasis on speed, leverage, and sustainable infrastructure.Hyperliquid remains at the forefront, boasting over $300 billion in monthly volume, robust liquidity, and increasing institutional interest.Aster’s expansion is driven by airdrops, credible backing from Binance, and leverage that appeals to professional traders.Lighter is gaining traction due to its Ethereum layer-2 speed, zero-fee trading model, and unique points-based yield farming system.Platforms like SushiSwap, PancakeSwap, and Curve attracted liquidity through yield farming and governance token incentives. This strategy ignited swift capital influx, bringing billions on-chain rapidly.The initial competitions were centered…
US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) sustained their impressive “Uptober” performance with $2.71 billion in weekly inflows, indicating robust institutional interest.According to data from SoSoValue, total assets managed by Bitcoin ETFs reached $158.96 billion as of Friday, accounting for nearly 7% of Bitcoin’s overall market cap.“Capital continues to pour into BTC as allocators reaffirm their belief in digital gold. Liquidity is increasing as market momentum develops,” stated Vincent Liu, chief investment officer at quantitative trading firm Kronos Research, to Cointelegraph.The peak day for spot Bitcoin ETFs this week was Monday, with funds achieving a remarkable $1.21 billion in net inflows,…
US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have maintained their impressive performance in “Uptober” with $2.71 billion in weekly inflows, indicating persistent institutional demand.As per data from SoSoValue, total assets managed by Bitcoin ETFs rose to $158.96 billion as of Friday, accounting for nearly 7% of Bitcoin’s overall market capitalization.“Capital continuously flows into BTC as investors reaffirm their belief in digital gold. Liquidity is increasing as the market momentum begins to form,” stated Vincent Liu, chief investment officer at quantitative trading firm Kronos Research, in an interview with Cointelegraph.Monday marked the peak day for spot Bitcoin ETFs, as the funds witnessed…
The price of Ethereum experienced a significant decline in the last 24 hours, plummeting from approximately $4,300 to nearly $3,400 before making a partial recovery to around $3,800. This movement coincided with nearly $19 billion in cryptocurrency liquidations, marking one of the largest single-day sell-offs this year, driven by the China-US tariff situation. The sudden market drop liquidated long positions on major exchanges and prompted traders to quickly hedge in the futures markets.Although Ethereum remains down about 13% at this time, initial signals from derivatives and technical charts indicate that the sell-off might have been excessive — hinting at a…
The sentiment in the crypto market has plummeted to its lowest point in nearly six months following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 100% tariff on China.The Crypto Fear & Greed Index, which measures overall market sentiment, dropped to a “Fear” level of 27 in Saturday’s update, reflecting a decrease of 37 points from Friday’s “Greed” level of 64.This downturn coincided with Bitcoin (BTC) briefly falling to $102,000 on the Binance perpetual futures pair after Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement on Friday.The Crypto Fear & Greed Index recorded a “Greed” score of 71 when Bitcoin reached new highs on Monday.…
Kalshi, a prediction marketplace based in the United States, has successfully closed another significant funding round, aiming to expand its platform to over 100 countries globally.The company announced on Friday that it has completed a Series D funding round exceeding $300 million, spearheaded by Sequoia Capital and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), with additional participation from Paradigm.Kalshi stated that its platform is now accessible in more than 140 countries, claiming to be the “world’s only unified global prediction market,” which instantly opens up billions of new potential customers.This latest funding of $300 million follows a previous $185 million funding round completed in…