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.
In recent weeks, Aave’s community members have become increasingly divided regarding the control of the protocol’s brand and associated assets. This has intensified an ongoing conflict between the decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) and Aave Labs, the centralized developer firm that plays a significant role in building Aave’s technology.This debate has garnered considerable attention as it encapsulates a key challenge faced by many major crypto protocols: the friction between decentralized governance and the centralized teams that often lead implementation. As these protocols grow and their brands gain value, the question of who ultimately controls those assets—token holders or builders—becomes increasingly urgent.The…
The fourth quarter of 2025 has been marked by significant turbulence for Bitcoin. In December, BTC experienced a nearly 9% decline in prices, with volatility spiking to levels unseen since April 2025. In their mid-December “ChainCheck” report, VanEck’s digital asset analysts provided a detailed overview: although on-chain activity is currently weak, liquidity conditions are beginning to improve, and speculative leverage seems to be resetting, which may offer cautious optimism for long-term investors. The firm pointed out the differing actions of various investor groups. Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) have actively seized the opportunity, acquiring 42,000 BTC—their most substantial purchase since July—raising…
Bitcoin BTC$88,095.46 has underperformed this year, falling behind both gold and the tech-focused Nasdaq 100 stock index, even with predictions suggesting it would gain from fiat currency devaluation.However, a VanEck manager believes the largest cryptocurrency may be poised for a significant rebound next year.”Bitcoin is trailing the Nasdaq 100 Index by about 50% year-to-date, and this divergence is positioning it to be a leading performer in 2026,” stated David Schassler, head of multi-asset solutions at VanEck, in the firm’s recent 2026 outlook.This year’s downturn reflects a decreasing risk appetite and constrained liquidity, but Schassler maintains that the outlook for bitcoin…
Today, Dec. 23, a significant downturn is occurring in the crypto market, with Bitcoin and the majority of altcoins experiencing drops. The total market capitalization has decreased by 2.45%, amounting to $2.95 trillion. Summary A significant crypto downturn is happening, affecting Bitcoin and most altcoins. This decline follows strong US GDP data indications. Bearish trends were observed as Bitcoin and Ethereum displayed negative patterns. Bitcoin (BTC) has decreased by 2.1%, now priced at $87,300, while altcoins like Solana, Cardano, Chainlink, and Zcash have fallen by over 3%. Most of these cryptocurrencies remain in a bearish trend. The reason for this…
JPMorgan’s (JPM) announced plans to introduce crypto trading for institutional clients could transform the competitive landscape, though it might not adversely affect its competitors.As per analysts, the entry of the Wall Street powerhouse may actually benefit current players like Coinbase (COIN), Bullish (BLSH), and Galaxy Digital (GLXY), even as it indicates tougher competition ahead.“Should JPMorgan provide crypto trading for institutional clients, it will significantly bolster the space,” stated Owen Lau, an analyst at ClearStreet. “It will further legitimize cryptocurrency and expand distribution avenues,” he added. “The ripple effect will likely extend to other banks. Coinbase and Bullish are well-positioned to…
Bitcoin experienced a dip in the crypto markets on Tuesday, falling roughly 1% in the last 24 hours to just under $88,000.This downturn occurred despite gold, silver, and copper climbing to all-time highs (though there has been a slight retreat in Tuesday afternoon trading). U.S. stocks are showing minor gains, with the Nasdaq up 0.45%.Stocks related to crypto are suffering much steeper losses than the bitcoin drop would indicate.The poorest performers this year — companies focused on digital asset treasury — faced the heaviest declines overall. MicroStrategy (MSTR) dropped 4.2%, XXI (XXI) slid 7.8%, ETHZilla (ETHZ) decreased by 16%, and…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) commended El Salvador for its unexpected economic growth in a statement released on Monday.The update notably excluded previous IMF recommendations that El Salvador would pause its bitcoin accumulation strategy, a tactic the country — led by President Nayib Bukele — has maintained since securing an IMF loan package several months ago.In a departure from its usual approach of daily bitcoin acquisitions, El Salvador added over 1,000 BTC to its national treasury strategy during November’s significant selloff. The government has now gathered nearly 7,500 BTC valued at approximately $660 million based on current rates.The IMF acknowledged…
Bitcoin (BTC) remained lower as Tuesday’s Wall Street session began, with traders anticipating further declines in BTC prices. Key points: Traders are increasing short positions on Bitcoin ahead of Wall Street’s opening as Bitcoin and precious metals diverge in their trends. The moving averages are acting as strong resistance as the price struggles to surpass $90,000. Bitcoin is beginning to show bullish divergences against both the US dollar and gold. BTC Price Movement Encourages Buyers to Enter Data from TradingView indicated that BTC/USD was trading down about 1% for the day. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView After failing to break…
As concerns grow that the artificial intelligence (AI) bubble may have burst, Wall Street’s dealmaking continues due to a core issue: bitcoin BTC$87,728.23 miners and data center developers still demand substantial power.“M&A activity is still active because there’s a persistent need for power,” stated Joe Nardini, head of investment banking at B. Riley Securities, during a conversation with CoinDesk.Nardini indicated that the need for power from bitcoin miners remains “significant,” adding that the demand from AI and high-performance computing (HPC) is “even greater,” with data center and mining clients reporting sustained interest in GPU-ready facilities.After the bitcoin halving decreased rewards,…
Recent interviews indicate that billionaire investor Ray Dalio has become increasingly cautious about Bitcoin’s suitability as official reserves, while still acknowledging its limited supply. Related Reading Dalio noted that Bitcoin possesses money-like characteristics due to its scarcity, yet emphasized who should hold it on official balance sheets. He expressed concerns that the public nature of transaction records and the risk of external interference complicate the treatment of Bitcoin for reserve managers compared to gold. Dalio Highlights Traceability Issues Dalio cautioned that Bitcoin’s open ledger introduces vulnerabilities for large custodial entities. He stated that public transactions are traceable and can potentially…