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 and altcoins are trailing behind gold and stocks in reaching new all-time highs.Research indicates that liquidity trends are partly to blame as traders withdraw from stablecoins.Historical data demonstrates that conventional risk assets typically need to “cool down” before a surge in crypto.Bitcoin (BTC) is declining as cryptocurrency markets struggle to mirror the performance of gold and stocks. Is the bull market finished?New insights from the on-chain analytics platform CryptoQuant outline four primary reasons for the “red” status of Bitcoin and altcoins: Fed rate adjustments, stablecoin reserves, leveraged traders, and historical patterns.Crypto remains at the “end of the liquidity…
Highlights:Bitcoin and altcoins are trailing behind gold and stocks in reaching new all-time highs.Studies indicate that liquidity trends are contributing factors, as traders are pulling back on stablecoins.Historical data suggests traditional risk assets must stabilize before a crypto uptick occurs.Bitcoin (BTC) is declining as the crypto market struggles to mirror the performance of gold and stocks. Is the bull market coming to an end?Fresh insights from the onchain analytics platform CryptoQuant outline four critical reasons behind the decline of Bitcoin and altcoins—Federal Reserve rate cuts, stablecoin reserves, leveraged traders, and historical patterns.Crypto Positioned at the “End of Liquidity Pipeline”Bitcoin has…
Circle, the second-largest issuer of stablecoins globally, is reportedly considering reversible transactions to assist in recovering funds lost to fraud and hacks. This move seems to contradict one of the core principles of cryptocurrency: that transactions are final and beyond centralized control.On Thursday, Circle president Heath Tarbert informed the Financial Times that the company is looking into ways to enable transaction reversals in cases of fraud or hacks, while still ensuring settlement finality.“We are contemplating whether there’s a possibility of making transactions reversible, but simultaneously, we want to maintain settlement finality,” Tarbert shared with the FT. “Thus, there’s a fundamental…
Key points:Bitcoin and altcoins are trailing behind gold and stocks in reaching new all-time highs.Research indicates that liquidity trends are a key factor, as traders are pulling out stablecoins.Historical data shows that traditional risk assets often need to stabilize before a crypto price surge occurs.Bitcoin (BTC) is declining as the crypto market fails to replicate the performance of gold and stocks. Is the bull market over?Recent research from the on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant outlines four main reasons why Bitcoin and altcoins are in the red — including Fed rate cuts, stablecoin reserves, leveraged traders, and historical patterns.Crypto still at “end…
Circle, the second-largest issuer of stablecoins globally, is reportedly exploring reversible transactions to aid in fund recovery from fraud and hacks, potentially contradicting one of cryptocurrency’s core tenets: that transactions are final and beyond centralized intervention.Circle president Heath Tarbert informed the Financial Times on Thursday that the company is investigating methods that could permit transactions to be reversed in instances of fraud or hacking, while still ensuring settlement finality.“We are considering [. . .] the potential for transaction reversibility, but at the same time, we desire settlement finality,” Tarbert stated to the FT. “This creates an inherent conflict between enabling immediate transfers and ensuring…
Highlights:Bitcoin and altcoins are trailing behind gold and stocks in reaching new all-time highs.Research indicates that liquidity trends are a contributing factor as traders withdraw from stablecoins.Historical data suggests that traditional risk assets must “cool” before a crypto upsurge occurs.Bitcoin (BTC) is experiencing a decline as the crypto markets struggle to mimic the performance of gold and stocks — is the bullish trend coming to an end?Recent analysis from the on-chain analytics platform CryptoQuant highlights four main factors causing Bitcoin and altcoins to be in the “red” — Fed rate adjustments, stablecoin reserves, leveraged trading, and historical trends.Crypto remains at…
Ethereum (ETH) dropped below $4,000 in early Asian trading today, reaching a nearly seven-week low. This steep decline led to significant liquidations, adversely affecting traders’ portfolios. Additionally, in September, the second-largest cryptocurrency exhibited increased volatility, with whale activity oscillating between aggressive buying and selling. Ethereum Price Falls Below $4,000 BeInCrypto Markets data indicated that the altcoin hit a low of $3,965—its lowest point since early August. This drop was part of a broader downtrend, pushing the asset down 12.4% over the past week.Sponsored Sponsored By midday, the price had somewhat recovered to $4,032, showing a 2.93% decline for the day.…
Crypto markets are currently encountering renewed obstacles, following a short-lived rebound after the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) rate cut which had previously nudged Bitcoin (BTC) closer to the $120,000 threshold. This week, Bitcoin has descended toward the lower boundary of its established consolidation range, oscillating between $110,000 and $115,000. Analysts from The Bull Theory have identified several elements that are contributing to this decline. The Impact of Fed Policies and QT on Crypto A primary factor behind the current predicament is the ongoing capital migration towards traditional assets. Following rate cuts, institutional investors typically prefer transferring their capital into stocks…
RedotPay, a stablecoin payments company, announced its achievement of fintech unicorn status following a $47 million strategic investment round.The funding round included participation from Coinbase Ventures, along with continued support from Galaxy Ventures and Vertex Ventures, and an undisclosed global tech entrepreneur, as per an announcement to Cointelegraph. In venture capital, a unicorn is defined as a privately held startup valued at $1 billion or more.“The involvement of Coinbase Ventures, alongside the ongoing support from Galaxy Ventures and Vertex Ventures, confirms the strides we’ve made and the trust investors have in our mission,” said CEO Michael Gao.Established in April 2023,…
Naver Financial, the fintech branch of South Korea’s tech giant Naver, is reportedly moving forward with plans to acquire Dunamu, which runs the nation’s largest crypto exchange, Upbit, alongside a stablecoin initiative and expansion in the digital finance space.Naver will make Dunamu a subsidiary through a share exchange, with board meetings to approve the stock swap scheduled soon, according to South Korean news agencies Yonhap News and Chosun reported on Thursday, citing industry sources. Naver and Dunamu did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Naver is often referred to as the “Google of South Korea,” and is the…