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:AI can instantly analyze vast onchain datasets, identifying transactions that exceed set limits.Connecting to a blockchain API enables real-time tracking of significant transactions, creating a customized whale feed.Clustering algorithms can categorize wallets based on behavioral trends, highlighting accumulation, distribution, or exchange activities.Implementing a gradual AI strategy, from observation to automated actions, can provide traders a systematic advantage before market shifts.If you’ve ever gazed at a crypto chart and wished for foresight, you’re not alone. Major players, known as crypto whales, can dramatically influence a token’s fate in moments, and anticipating their moves can be transformative.In August 2025, a Bitcoin…
After reaching a new all-time high (ATH) of $126,199 on Binance, Bitcoin (BTC) is currently stabilizing within the low $120,000s. Recent exchange metrics, including the Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) Confirmation Score, indicate that BTC is enjoying robust underlying demand. CVD Confirmation Indicates Strong Demand For Bitcoin A CryptoQuant Quicktake report by contributor Arab Chain notes that Bitcoin’s CVD Confirmation Score—a 30-day rolling correlation between Bitcoin’s price and the CVD—suggests a significant resynchronization of the current trend. Related Reading For those unfamiliar, the CVD Confirmation Score measures the 30-day correlation between Bitcoin’s price and the CVD, which monitors the net difference…
Update (Oct. 9, 11:15 am UTC): This article has been updated to reflect the latest CoinShares data on 2024 inflows, addressing discrepancies in previously reported data by CoinShares from early 2025.Cryptocurrency investment products have achieved a significant milestone, with year-to-date (YTD) inflows exceeding the total recorded in 2024.Global crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) have attracted $48.67 billion this year, surpassing the full-year total for 2024, as reported by CoinShares head of research James Butterfill, who shared the data in an X post on Thursday.As per Butterfill’s latest update, crypto ETPs recorded $48.557 billion in inflows for 2024.This new achievement follows record-breaking…
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 dropped to a “Fear” level of 27 in Saturday’s update, reflecting a decline 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 tariff announcement on Friday.The Crypto Fear & Greed Index recorded a “Greed” score of 71 when Bitcoin achieved new peaks on Monday. Source: Alternative.meIn the last 24 hours, around…
What is TDOG, and how does it work? 21Shares’ Dogecoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), TDOG, recently appeared on the DTCC’s Active and Pre-Launch list under the ticker TDOG. While this listing signifies preparations for potential trading among brokers and clearing institutions, it does not imply regulatory approval. The proposed TDOG/21Shares Dogecoin (DOGE) trust aims to be physically backed (holding Dogecoin directly) and will issue shares designed to track DOGE’s price (subtracting fees). The fund determines its daily net asset value (NAV) utilizing a multi-exchange Dogecoin price index. It also publishes an intraday indicative value about every 15 seconds during market hours,…
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been honored with the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, recognized for what the Norwegian Nobel Committee described as her “relentless efforts in advocating democratic rights for the people of Venezuela.” However, for many within the Bitcoin community, this achievement signifies something deeper — as Machado is not solely a democracy advocate, but one of the few (and increasing) global political leaders who has openly embraced Bitcoin as a means of resisting authoritarianism. The Nobel Committee characterized Machado, 58, as “a woman who keeps the flame of democracy alive amidst encroaching darkness.” This characterization suits…
Solana (SOL) treasury companies are following the lead of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), where their adoption by public firms has elevated stock values and made headlines.Digital asset treasuries (DATs) list publicly, purchase crypto, and aim to increase tokens per share. This offers a straightforward proposition for traders seeking crypto exposure through brokerage accounts, promising potential gains that could surpass spot prices.Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) also offer crypto exposure to investors today, but DATs can reach the market more swiftly. Furthermore, premiums and discounts to net asset value (NAV) create built-in leverage without concerns of liquidation, allowing these instruments to trade…
Key points:Bitcoin has dropped below $116,000, though some analysts anticipate buyers will emerge at lower levels to halt the decline.Several altcoins have reached important support levels where buyers are forecasted to mount a strong defense.Bitcoin (BTC) attempted a bounce on Friday, but selling pressure at higher levels pulled the price under $116,000 as short-term traders sought to exit.Analyst Stockmoney Lizards noted in an X post that BTC is undergoing a shakeout in both directions. Despite the decline, the analyst remains optimistic, forecasting support for BTC around $118,000 to $119,000.Crypto market data daily view. Source: Coin360Trader Peter Brandt informed Cointelegraph that…
Donald Trump declared his intention to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese imports effective Nov. 1, in a strong response to China’s decision to limit exports of rare earth materials vital for high-tech manufacturing.Markets reacted sharply to this news, with the S&P 500 index dropping 2.7% compared to the previous day. This announcement led to widespread volatility in global equities, resulting in substantial declines in crypto-related stocks as investor risk appetite diminished.Sponsored SponsoredCrypto Stocks Lead Double-Digit Market Sell-OffThe renewed trade tensions between the US and China prompted a broad market sell-off that significantly affected crypto-related stocks. As of Friday’s market…
Key takeaways:XRP’s (XRP) decline toward $2.80 was preceded by substantial transfers from large holders, which some analysts suggest could lead to a deeper price correction.Whales are offloading their XRPXRP whales, or those holding large quantities of the token, have increased their selling activity as the price sank below $3.Related: Ripple plans to introduce RLUSD stablecoin to Bahrain through a new partnershipAccording to XRP Whale Flow data, utilizing a 30-day moving average, CryptoQuant analyst Maartunn reported that $50 million worth of XRP is exiting whale wallets on a daily basis.He further stated:“Selling pressure remains.”XRP: Whale Flow 30DMA change. Source: CryptoQuantThis coincides…