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 insights:Ether surged 75% against Bitcoin in Q3, yet it has shown slight underperformance in September.Participation from retail investors has remained low, creating a gap compared to institutional investments.In Q3, Ether (ETH) saw a 75% rally relative to Bitcoin. Despite a recent pause in price movements, traders remain optimistic about the altcoin reaching $5,000 by 2025.Data from Glassnode shows that interest among futures traders predominantly focuses on Ether, maintaining an open interest dominance of 43.3%, the fourth-highest recorded, while Bitcoin sits at 56.7%. Additionally, Ethereum’s perpetual futures volume dominance reached a new peak of 67%, marking the largest shift of…
Key takeaways:Bitcoin options expiry in September leans towards bullish positions as long as BTC maintains the $110,000 support level.While bullish bets are gaining traction, macroeconomic factors introduce potential downside risks.On Friday, $22.6 billion in Bitcoin (BTC) options will expire, marking a pivotal moment following the sharp rejection at $117,000. Currently, bullish strategies are better positioned, provided the $112,000 threshold holds.Bitcoin options aggregate open interest by expiration, USD. Source: laevitas.chDeribit continues to lead the market, with $17.4 billion in open interest for Friday’s Bitcoin options, while OKX and CME each hold $1.9 billion. Call (buy) options significantly outnumber put (sell) contracts,…
Notable Insights: September Bitcoin options expiry is dominated by bullish positions, provided BTC maintains the $110,000 support level. Heightened demand for bullish positions exists, yet macroeconomic uncertainties pose potential risks to the downside. This Friday, $22.6 billion in Bitcoin (BTC) options are set to expire, marking a pivotal moment following a sharp rejection at $117,000. Currently, bullish strategies are well-positioned as long as the $112,000 support level holds firm. Aggregate Bitcoin options open interest by expiration, USD. Source: laevitas.ch Deribit leads the market with $17.4 billion in open interest for this Friday’s Bitcoin options, while both OKX and CME follow…
The native stablecoin of Hyperliquid, USDH, was launched on Wednesday with a USDC trading pair, achieving nearly $2 million in initial trading.With the launch of USDH, Hyperliquid introduces its first dollar-pegged asset, providing traders with a stable means of accounting and collateral throughout the network.Native Markets will be responsible for managing the exchange’s stablecoin and overseeing potential flows worth billions. The crypto startup, spearheaded by Hyperliquid investor Max Fiege, former Uniswap Labs president Mary-Catherine Lader, and blockchain researcher Anish Agnihotri, was chosen through a validator vote on September 14.According to the original proposal from Native Markets, the stablecoin will be…
Highlights:Bitcoin showed significant recovery on Wednesday; however, sellers are anticipated to emerge around $117,500.Major altcoins may face selling pressure during rallies, yet BNB and AVAX could continue their upward trajectories.Bitcoin (BTC) surpassed $113,900 on Wednesday, suggesting that buyers are actively purchasing during dips. Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor remarked on CNBC that steady buying from large BTC exchange-traded funds for institutional investors, along with heightened corporate adoption of BTC, may reignite the BTC rally as the year concludes.According to Glassnode’s weekly report, BTC could achieve a new all-time high, though historical patterns indicate that the current cycle is nearing its…
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Main Points: Ether gained 75% compared to Bitcoin in Q3, yet slightly lagged in September. Retail investor involvement remained low, diverging from institutional investments. Ether (ETH) surged 75% against Bitcoin in Q3, and although recent price actions have slowed, traders remain optimistic about achieving $5,000 by 2025. Glassnode data suggests strong interest in Ether among futures traders, with its open interest dominance at 43.3%, the fourth-highest on record, while Bitcoin holds 56.7%. In addition, Ethereum’s perpetual futures volume dominance reached a record high of 67%, signifying a major shift in trading activity towards Ether. BTC vs. ETH perpetual futures volume…
Key Points:Ether increased by 75% against Bitcoin in Q3, although it has slightly lagged in September.Participation from retail investors remained limited, creating a divergence with institutional movements.Ether (ETH) surged 75% relative to Bitcoin in Q3, and despite a recent slowdown in pricing, traders remain optimistic about the altcoin reaching $5,000 by 2025.Glassnode data shows that interest from futures traders is primarily focused on Ether. Its open interest dominance is currently at 43.3%, the fourth-highest recorded, while Bitcoin stands at 56.7%. At the same time, Ethereum’s perpetual futures volume dominance has reached a record high of 67%, indicating a significant shift…
For a long time, the crypto market has largely been influenced by Bitcoin, whose price spikes and plunges have significantly impacted nearly all other digital assets, including XRP. However, Versan Aljarrah, co-founder of Black Swan Capitalist, believes the XRP token is poised to break free from this pattern. He asserts that XRP has a distinct purpose, focusing more on practical application than on speculation. This is why he believes XRP will not follow Bitcoin’s trajectory, indicating that a separation is imminent. Versan Aljarrah Highlights XRP’s Unique Institutional Role Compared to Bitcoin Aljarrah emphasizes that XRP does not align with Bitcoin’s…
With corporations embracing cryptocurrency and decentralized finance for returns, we can confidently say a new era has emerged — and this is cause for celebration.