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.
Following a lackluster performance in the crypto market over the weekend, the new week has started with a subtle recovery. Global crypto market capitalization has increased by 2% in the last 24 hours, indicating a minor rise in trading activity and an improving sentiment among market participants. In this context, certain made-in-USA tokens are experiencing significant gains today and may be worth monitoring in the coming sessions. SuperVerse (SUPER)Sponsored SUPER has emerged as the top performer, soaring 45% over the past day. On the daily chart, the token is trading well above its 20-day exponential moving average (EMA), signaling that…
Key points:Despite a decrease in Solana network activity and fees, expectations surrounding spot ETFs continue to attract investor interest in SOL.Concerns about validator income sustainability and staking inflation exist, yet institutional investments may boost SOL prices.Solana’s native token, SOL, experienced a 10.5% increase after testing the $191 mark on Friday. However, the token’s price remains 10% lower over the past two weeks, lagging behind competitors like Ether (ETH) and BNB (BNB). Traders are now assessing the likelihood of SOL returning to $250 and examining the reasons for its recent underperformance.SOL/USD (blue) compared to BNB, TRX, ETH. Source: TradingView / CointelegraphInvestor…
Key takeaways:Activity on the Solana network and associated fees have decreased, but expectations for spot ETFs continue to attract investor interest in SOL.Risks include sustainability of validator income and staking inflation, yet institutional investments might boost SOL’s value.Solana’s native token, SOL, jumped 10.5% after testing the $191 mark on Friday. Despite this rebound, the token’s price is still 10% lower compared to two weeks ago, lagging behind competitors Ether and BNB. Traders are currently evaluating SOL’s potential to rise back to $250 and trying to analyze the reasons behind its recent underperformance.SOL/USD (blue) vs. BNB, TRX, ETH. Source: TradingView /…
Essential insights:While Solana network activity and fees have decreased, expectations for spot ETFs continue to attract investor interest in SOL.Concerns over validator income sustainability and staking inflation exist, but institutional inflows may drive SOL growth.Solana’s token, SOL (SOL), jumped 10.5% after hitting the $191 mark on Friday. Despite this recovery, the token’s value is still 10% down over the past fortnight, lagging behind competitors Ether (ETH) and BNB (BNB). Traders are assessing SOL’s prospects of reaching $250 and trying to discern reasons for its recent underperformance.SOL/USD (blue) vs. BNB, TRX, ETH. Source: TradingView / CointelegraphInvestor sentiment improved over the weekend…
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has dropped to its lowest point since March, igniting new worries about investor sentiment even as Bitcoin and Ethereum strive for a rebound.Data from CryptoQuant analyst JA Maarturn, published on Sept. 29, indicated a shift from a neutral score of 40 in August to a fear level of 28. This index last hovered in this range in March when Bitcoin was around $80,000.Crypto Market Greed and Fear Index (Source: CryptoQuant)In the meantime, the notable downturn in sentiment coincided with significant sell-offs of prominent assets. Last week, both Bitcoin and Ethereum fell beneath critical psychological…
Key takeaways:Developers earn impressive salaries, even in entry-level roles. A North American blockchain developer typically makes over $150,000 on average.The crypto job landscape encompasses more than just tech roles, with product managers, CTOs, and compliance officers all enjoying lucrative positions.Crypto CEOs amass wealth mainly through equity and token distributions, not just their base pay. Figures like Changpeng Zhao have reached billion-dollar net worths.The crypto labor market mirrors cyclical market trends, expanding during bull runs while contracting when the market is bearish.The cryptocurrency market cap hit $4 trillion for the first time in August 2025. This surge isn’t only beneficial for…
Key takeaways: SOL aggregate volumes indicate that retail traders are increasingly taking spot positions as the altcoin recovers from $190.Traders may be preparing for a favorable SEC Solana ETF decision expected on Oct. 10.SOL (SOL) price surged to $213 on Monday, marking nearly a 12% increase over the last 3 days. This suggests the recent drop to $190.85 was perceived as an opportunity for discounted buying. As the SEC’s final decision on the Solana ETF approaches on Oct. 10, SOL charts indicate that traders aim to front-run the announcement, potentially driving the altcoin’s price to new highs in the next two…
MicroStrategy has revealed a Bitcoin purchase of $22 million today, reflecting rising concerns over shareholder dilution. The firm has declined to reinstate measures that could prevent this issue. MicroStrategy is faced with two bearish scenarios. Ceasing BTC purchases may erode market trust, while diluting shareholders to finance these acquisitions could lead to continued underperformance relative to the asset it holds.Sponsored Sponsored MicroStrategy’s Dilution Crisis While MicroStrategy has achieved notable success with its Bitcoin accumulation strategy, recent weeks have revealed some vulnerabilities. The size of its recent purchases has been decreasing, as Chairman Michael Saylor announced a $22 million BTC acquisition…
YoungHoon Kim, a South Korean figure who refers to himself as the “world’s highest IQ record holder,” claims to have converted all of his assets into bitcoin. Kim also forecasts that bitcoin will increase at least 100-fold in the coming decade, ultimately becoming the world’s “ultimate reserve asset.” He made these bold assertions in recent posts on X, describing himself as both a “Grand Master of Memory” and the individual with the highest IQ ever recorded — a claim that experts have somewhat disputed. “I believe that Bitcoin is the sole hope for the future economy. Thus, I have converted…
The Swift interbank communication network has partnered with Consensys, an Ethereum ecosystem developer, to create a blockchain settlement system.In a Monday announcement, SWIFT revealed it is collaborating with more than 30 financial institutions and Consensys to develop blockchain focused on creating infrastructure for “real-time 24/7 cross-border payments.”This new blockchain aims to ensure interoperability with both “existing and emerging networks” while maintaining compliance standards. Consensys is responsible for creating the conceptual prototype in the initial phase and defining future phases of work.The announcement indicated, “The ledger will extend Swift’s financial communication role into a digital environment.” It also noted that the…