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.
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) continued their decline in December, slumping to the lowest market valuations recorded in 2025.According to CoinGecko data, the total valuation of the NFT market dropped to $2.5 billion in December, which is a 72% decrease from the peak of $9.2 billion in January.This downturn occurred as NFT sales activity remained low following a weak performance in November. During the first three weeks of December, weekly NFT sales did not exceed $70 million, falling short of November’s levels.December is reinforcing the downward trend observed in late 2025 as liquidity decreases towards year-end. Despite a renewed interest in use…
Bitcoin’s network activity is signaling a potential market low. Summary The Bitcoin hashrate decreased by 4%, marking the largest drop since April 2024. Corporate treasuries acquired 42,000 BTC while exchange-traded product holdings saw a decline. Historically, drops in hashrate have resulted in an average 180-day price increase of 72% for Bitcoin. Recent data indicates mounting pressure on miners, traders, and short-term investors, although long-term confidence appears strong. According to VanEck’s latest report, Bitcoin’s network hashrate has dropped approximately 4% over the last month, the sharpest decline since April 2024. This change coincides with a challenging month for Bitcoin’s price, which…
Sure! Here’s a rewrite of the content while keeping the HTML tags intact: The value of Bitcoin BTC$87,498.37 has largely remained within the range of $85,000 to $90,000 throughout December, against a backdrop of rising U.S. stocks and gold hitting record levels. This situation has left investors in Bitcoin feeling unsatisfied, with the reasons rooted in derivatives mechanics.Currently, these mechanics suggest that the leading cryptocurrency may be positioned for a breakout towards the upper limit of this range. Post-expiry, the more probable result seems to be an upward movement towards the mid $90,000s rather than a sustained drop below $85,000.A…
XRP declined to $1.86 as traders persisted in selling during rallies, despite steady spot ETF demand and total ETF-held assets rising to $1.25 billion, indicating the market is still adjusting to supply at significant technical levels.News backgroundThe desire for XRP exposure among institutional investors has consistently increased through exchange-traded funds, with an addition of $8.19 million in recent sessions. This raised total ETF-held net assets to $1.25 billion, reinforcing the notion that professional investors are accumulating positions via regulated vehicles rather than pursuing spot momentum.This flow trend aligns with a broader pattern in institutional crypto allocation: portfolio managers are leaning…
Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of your content while preserving the HTML tags: Institutional outflows of Bitcoin (BTC) have persisted through Christmas, with the US now recognized as the leading seller of BTC.Key highlights:Bitcoin ETFs reported negative net flows on Christmas Eve, resulting in an additional $175 million loss for institutional investment vehicles.Poor performance is attributed to tax obligations and the expiry of quarterly options.There remains optimism for a broader recovery following the holiday period.Analysis: Bitcoin institutional interest expected to return “soon”Data from UK-based investment firm Farside Investors revealed that on Christmas Eve, US spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced net outflows…
Bitcoin and ether spot ETFs experienced another wave of outflows on Dec. 24 as traders entered the Christmas holiday with diminished liquidity and a lower risk appetite.According to SoSoValue data, bitcoin spot ETFs recorded $175 million in net outflows on Wednesday, while ether spot ETFs saw $57 million in outflows.The largest single-day exit was from BlackRock’s IBIT, which saw $91.37 million depart the fund. Grayscale’s GBTC followed with outflows of $24.62 million.Ethereum spot ETFs also faced losses, with SoSoValue noting $52.7 million in net outflows for the day.Grayscale’s ETHE was the front-runner in the selling pressure, experiencing a $33.78 million…
After failing to breach the $90,000 mark, Bitcoin (BTC) continues to oscillate within its local range, showing no clear direction. Some analysts believe that the leading cryptocurrency will remain rangebound until next year, at which point a significant moment may arrive. Related Reading Bitcoin Enjoys Holiday Interlude On Christmas Eve, Bitcoin persisted in its sideways movement, trading between the $86,000 and $87,000 levels throughout the day. The cryptocurrency has been stuck in the $80,000 to $94,000 range since the late November correction, unable to escape its one-month limits despite previous attempts. BTC’s price has notably lingered around the middle of…
Most crypto exploits in the upcoming year won’t stem from a zero-day vulnerability in your preferred protocol, according to crypto security experts. Instead, they’ll likely result from user actions.In 2025, it has become apparent that the majority of hacks don’t initiate with malicious code; they begin through conversation, as shared by Nick Percoco, chief security officer of crypto exchange Kraken, to Cointelegraph.“Attackers aren’t breaking in, they’re being invited in.”From January to early December 2025, data from Chainalysis indicates that the crypto sector experienced over $3.4 billion in theft, with the February breach of Bybit responsible for nearly half of that…
El Salvador and the International Monetary Fund have made significant strides in their ongoing dialogues regarding Bitcoin policies and economic reforms, as the nation aims to secure a $1.4 billion loan package. Summary El Salvador and the IMF report advancements in discussions surrounding the sale of the state-operated Chivo wallet. These discussions are linked to unlocking additional funding within the $1.4 billion IMF program, which requires El Salvador to reduce public sector involvement in Bitcoin. An official statement issued on Dec. 23 indicated that negotiations between El Salvador and the IMF regarding the sale of the government-operated Chivo wallet, alongside…
The prediction market Polymarket has attributed recent account breaches experienced by several users to an unnamed third-party login provider.The platform confirmed the security issue on its Discord channel after reports of missing funds and suspicious login attempts surfaced from users.Social media discussions on Reddit and X reveal that multiple users received unexpected login notifications, leading them to find their account balances depleted. One individual reported their account reduced to just one cent, despite not having compromised devices or affected other services.Another user on X claimed to have lost around $2,000, even with two-factor authentication enabled. A third user mentioned their…