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 points:Bitcoin is targeting a $120,000 recovery as bullish momentum builds with the Wall Street opening.Traders are optimistic about price discovery, viewing it as increasingly likely.RSI rises alongside price without triggering a sustained support retest.Bitcoin (BTC) neared $120,000 during Thursday’s Wall Street open as bearish BTC price trends transitioned towards “next” all-time highs.BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewBitcoin traders prepare for price discoveryData from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView indicated BTC/USD increasing another 1% on the day.With no significant pullbacks overnight, the pair is solidifying support as it edges closer to price discovery after over six weeks.Reacting, renowned trader and analyst…
Highlights: Bitcoin is set on a trajectory to reclaim $120,000 as bullish momentum persists with Wall Street opening. Traders are enthusiastic about price discovery, viewing it as increasingly feasible. The RSI indicator rises alongside the price without triggering a significant support retest. Bitcoin (BTC) approached the $120,000 mark at Thursday’s Wall Street opening as bearish BTC trends yielded to potential all-time highs “next.” BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView Bitcoin Traders Gear Up for Price Discovery Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView indicates that BTC/USD climbed another 1% for the day. With no significant pullbacks through the night, the pair…
US First Lady Melania Trump has restarted her promotion of the Solana-based memecoin, MelaniaMeme (MELANIA), after months of being quiet, despite ongoing concerns regarding millions in unaccounted token sales.In a Thursday X post, Trump shared an AI-generated video that promotes the Official MelaniaMeme token as the way “into the future,” while tagging the memecoin’s official X account.However, blockchain analysts quickly pointed out that the promotion failed to address concerns surrounding sales of tokens from team wallets.Source: Melania Trump“Melania Trump won’t address the $10M of community tokens sold by team wallets. Just post an AI video after 10 months of silence,”…
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Grasping MEV and its effects on blockchain usersTransparency is a core characteristic of blockchains, yet it facilitates value extraction by manipulating the order and inclusion of transactions within a block, referred to as MEV, or maximal extractable value.This issue is prevalent across most blockchains and originates from the public nature of mempools, which store data on pending transactions. This transparency enables block producers and other participants to gain from frontrunning transactions.MEV is particularly infamous on Ethereum, where it continues to be extracted at a rate approximating 11% of block rewards. Data indicates that nearly $300,000 was lost in sandwich attacks…
In a recent episode, “South Park” expanded its ongoing commentary on cryptocurrency by poking fun at prediction markets, trading applications, and the various US regulators and politicians associated with the sector.Now in its 27th season, the animated show has established itself as a hub for unrestrained satire on global affairs, with crypto frequently finding itself in the crosshairs.Not everyone appreciates being depicted humorously on television — the White House recently criticized the show’s portrayal of President Donald Trump in a relationship with Satan — yet earlier references to crypto were often welcomed by the industry as evidence of mainstream acknowledgment.Here…
Key insights:A potential Bitcoin price retracement to $117,000 may occur before the upward trend resumes.A traditional chart pattern suggests BTC price could reach $145,000 in the coming months.Bitcoin (BTC) achieved a six-week peak of $119,500 on Thursday, following a 10% increase from its local low of $108,650 just a week earlier. BTC has reclaimed a vital support level as prices continue to stabilize below its $124,500 all-time high.Is it possible for Bitcoin to set new all-time highs in the upcoming days?Bitcoin “bull flag” breakout suggests $145,000After surging to its current all-time high of $124,500 on Aug. 14, the BTC price…
September saw total losses of $127.06 million from 20 crypto-related attacks, as reported by PeckShield.Despite this being a 22% drop from August’s $163 million, the number of incidents increased. This indicates that cryptojacking remains a significant threat within the crypto ecosystem.Cryptojacking in September – Cooling Down, But Risks RemainAs per PeckShield, September 2025 witnessed approximately 20 major attacks in the crypto sector, leading to estimated losses of $127.06 million. Notable incidents involved UXLINK ($44.14 million), SwissBorg ($41.5 million), Venus ($13.5 million, later recovered), Yala ($7.64 million), and GriffAI ($3 million).Sponsored SponsoredEven though the total damages decreased, the frequency of hacks…
Tether, the issuer of USDT, has made a substantial Bitcoin acquisition to wrap up the third quarter, drawing significant interest from the cryptocurrency community. Paolo Ardoino, Tether’s CEO, confirmed this addition, placing the company among the largest BTC treasury holders. Tether Expands Bitcoin Holdings by 8,889 BTC Data from Arkham indicates that Tether acquired 8,889 BTC for $1 billion, moving the coins from Bitfinex’s hot wallet to the Bitcoin reserves of the USDT issuer. Tether now possesses 86,335 BTC, valued at approximately $10.23 billion. Ardoino confirmed the acquisition in an X post, emphasizing their ongoing commitment to accumulating BTC. Related…
In September, Perp DEXs achieved a monthly trading volume exceeding $1 trillion for the first time, peaking at $1.14 trillion amid a surge in perpetual trading. Summary In September 2025, trading volume on Perp DEXs crossed the $1 trillion mark, setting a historic record for the crypto sector. The surge in DEX trading continues, with many centralized exchanges adopting DEX features. Based on data from DeFi Llama, perpetual decentralized exchanges recorded over $1 trillion in monthly trading volume for the first time ever in September 2025. This reflects a nearly 50% increase from the previous month, August, which was marked…