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.
Dogecoin surged nearly 9%, breaking past resistance with over a billion tokens exchanged. Support adjusted to $0.242 after an initial breakout, while late-session trading pushed DOGE into the $0.254 range before settling.Analysts noted SHIB’s concurrent 6% increase — supported by record turnover of a trillion tokens and exchange balances at two-year lows — as additional proof of institutional interest in meme-coins.News BackgroundDOGE rose by 8.8% within the 24 hours from Oct. 1, 03:00 to Oct. 2, 02:00, advancing from $0.23 to $0.25. This movement was driven by speculation about U.S. ETF approvals and significant institutional investment positions.Similarly, SHIB experienced a…
The cryptocurrency markets are unlikely to experience an altcoin season where “everything rises,” as many traders are now concentrating on specific trends or focusing exclusively on Bitcoin, according to the chief operating officer of Bitget, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges globally.“I don’t believe we will witness an altseason,” Vugar Usi Zade stated to Cointelegraph at the Token2049 conference in Singapore on Wednesday.“The whole notion that ‘this is altseason […] and everything will rise because it’s altseason,’ will not occur, and I stand firmly by that.”“Unfortunately, I don’t think we will see that significant surge, as there’s no logical basis…
A recent report on stablecoin activities in Q3 2025 reveals a host of positive metrics alongside significant bot engagement. Over 70% of on-chain transactions were executed by automated systems. While these bots continued to expand, human trading activity diminished in September. This pattern may erode trader trust and the purported utility of stablecoins.Sponsored Sponsored Positive Insights on Stablecoins Stablecoins are currently in the spotlight, thanks to surging valuations, regulatory advancements, and tough competition from emerging players. However, even as some experts proclaim stablecoins as the future, a new report from CEX.io raises concerns about excessive bot involvement: “Bot-driven activity remains…
Metaplanet has established itself as one of the leading corporate holders of Bitcoin globally, having exceeded the 30,000 BTC milestone following a series of bold acquisitions.On October 1, the Tokyo-based company announced the addition of 5,268 BTC to its balance sheet at an average price of $116,870, totaling around $616 million. This acquisition occurred less than two weeks after its late-September purchase of 5,419 BTC, which marked its largest single transaction to date.These consecutive transactions elevated Metaplanet’s total holdings to 30,823 BTC, with an average purchase price of $107,912.Metaplanet Bitcoin Holdings. (Source: Metaplanet)This latest figure signifies a considerable growth from…
The cryptocurrency markets are unlikely to experience an altcoin season characterized by a simultaneous rise in prices, as many traders are now concentrating on more specific trends or solely on Bitcoin, according to Bitget’s operating chief, Vugar Usi Zade.“I don’t foresee an altseason,” Usi Zade remarked during an interview with Cointelegraph at the Token2049 conference in Singapore on Wednesday.“The notion that ‘this is altseason […] and everything will rise because it’s altseason’ won’t happen, and I am quite certain about that.”“Unfortunately, I do not expect a significant price surge, as there is no underlying rationality for it,” he further explained.“No…
Injective Protocol, a layer-1 blockchain dedicated to decentralized finance, is introducing onchain pre-IPO perpetual markets, enabling global investors to trade synthetic versions of prominent private companies like OpenAI.This new feature allows users to take leveraged positions of up to five times on private company valuations directly via Injective, setting the protocol apart from centralized pre-IPO offerings from platforms such as Robinhood.According to an announcement from Injective on Wednesday, the Pre-IPO perpetuals utilize onchain data from Seda Protocol, which provides a decentralized oracle infrastructure for price data, and Caplight, which gathers private market pricing data for venture-backed firms.Source: Injective“Injective’s Pre-IPO perps…
The U.S. government officially closed at midnight after Congress was unable to pass a new funding bill. While Wall Street experienced a sell-off in early trading, Bitcoin surged to new heights above $118,000. At 12:01 a.m., the funding bill that had maintained government operations expired, causing significant portions of the federal government to shut down. Social Security beneficiaries, federal employees, and travelers will feel the immediate impact, while the markets are already showing signs of strain. Bitcoin experienced stagnant trading in recent months, but key liquidity indicators suggest a potential breakout may be imminent. Trends in global M2 growth, stablecoin…