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.
Crypto values plummeted sharply during trading hours in Asia, erasing almost 4% of the market capitalization in a single session. Bitcoin led the decline, dropping over $4,000 within the last day to settle around $112,000 at the time of reporting, based on CryptoSlate’s data. In addition to BTC, Ethereum fell 7% to $4,163, and XRP decreased by more than 6%, trading at roughly $2.82. Other major cryptocurrencies, such as Solana, Dogecoin, and BNB, also experienced declines exceeding 6% during this timeframe. This widespread drop represents the first significant correction after weeks of consistent gains that had pushed digital assets to…
Hyperliquid’s native token is approaching a critical juncture, with $500 million in monthly unlocks set to commence on Nov. 29, as indicated by research from Arthur Hayes’ family office fund, Maelstrom.The Hyperliquid (HYPE) token will undergo its “first true test” starting Nov. 29, when a 24-month vesting schedule begins, according to Maelstrom announced on Monday.This vesting schedule will release $11.9 billion worth of Hyperliquid (HYPE) tokens over 24 months for team members, creating what analysts believe could lead to significant selling pressure. Current buyback activities would only absorb about 17% of that monthly supply, leaving an estimated $410 million in…
South Korean authorities have identified a record number of suspicious cryptocurrency transactions this year, with totals already exceeding the combined figures from the previous two years.Referring to data from the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) shared with Representative Jin Sung-joon and statistics from the Korea Customs Service (KCS), Yonhap News reported that local virtual asset service providers (VASPs) submitted 36,684 suspicious transaction reports (STRs) from January to August 2025.STRs are a fundamental part of South Korea’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) strategy. According to national laws, financial institutions, casinos, and VASPs must submit STRs if they have reasonable grounds to suspect that the…
Bitcoin (BTC) sends shivers through the market as it reverts to $112,000 in the last week of September.Bitcoin’s price movement isn’t encouraging, with traders anticipating a support retest near $100,000 next.This drop resulted in over $1 billion in liquidations of crypto longs, marking the largest single liquidation event of the year.The Federal Reserve and Chair Jerome Powell remain pivotal in traders’ considerations, especially with new inflation data forthcoming.Speculations about a significant announcement regarding Bitcoin from US political circles are circulating online.Profitability metrics resemble previous bull markets, suggesting that we might be approaching a bull market peak.Bitcoin price dashes traders’ hopes…
The price of Bitcoin is facing renewed pressure as deteriorating technical indicators and on-chain exhaustion impact the market. This decline coincides with a trend of capital shifting towards altcoins, further straining the leading cryptocurrency. Summary Bitcoin has fallen below $113,000 once more, down 2.5% today On-chain data indicates a depletion of profitability, diminishing BTC’s appeal to institutional investors. Despite hopes for a rotation, the Altcoin Season Index has dropped to 64, signaling waning interest after an earlier surge. Major altcoins have also seen significant declines, with ETH, XRP, SOL, DOGE, and ADA down between 5% and 11%. Bitcoin slipped below…
Hyperliquid’s native token is approaching a critical “Sword of Damocles” moment, with $500 million in monthly unlocks starting on Nov. 29, according to research from Arthur Hayes’ family office fund, Maelstrom.The Hyperliquid (HYPE) token will undergo its “first true test” on Nov. 29 as the 24-month vesting schedule activates, Maelstrom announced on Monday.This vesting schedule will release $11.9 billion worth of Hyperliquid (HYPE) tokens over 24 months for team members, potentially introducing significant selling pressure. Current buybacks could only cover about 17% of the monthly supply, leaving approximately $410 million in potential excess, according to Maelstrom researcher Lukas Ruppert.“Imagine being…
Hyperliquid’s native token is approaching a critical “Sword of Damocles” moment with $500 million in monthly unlocks commencing on Nov. 29, as detailed by Maelstrom, the family office fund of BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes.The Hyperliquid (HYPE) token will encounter its “first true test” on Nov. 29, marking the start of a 24-month vesting schedule, according to Maelstrom Monday.This vesting schedule aims to distribute $11.9 billion in Hyperliquid (HYPE) tokens over two years for team members, leading analysts to predict substantial selling pressure. Current buybacks are only projected to absorb 17% of the anticipated monthly supply, leaving an estimated $410 million…
The Ronin Treasury aims to repurchase over $4 million worth of RON tokens from the open market to decrease the circulating supply of the token, potentially driving prices upward.The Ronin Network announced on Sunday that it will commence swapping all of its Ether (ETH) and USDC (USDC) reserves for RON over the next month, starting September 29.These buybacks will bolster the amount of Ronin (RON) within the treasury while reducing the supply of Ronin tokens in circulation. Currently, there are 693 million tokens circulating out of a total supply of 1 billion, giving Ronin a market capitalization of $355.7 million.The…
Ethereum (ETH) is experiencing heightened selling pressure as a record number of wallet addresses enter profit. The asset has fallen below $4,500, with analysts divided on the potential for further corrections, while some continue to hold an optimistic long-term outlook for ETH. Ethereum Whales Begin Profit-Taking Amid Historic Profitability Levels Sponsored Sponsored According to data from Glassnode, the number of ETH addresses in profit surged to a record high of over 155 million in September. “ETH addresses in profit reached an all-time high! Over 155 million ETH wallets are now profitable, marking the fastest rate ever,” Coin Bureau noted. Ethereum…
Crypto experts are pondering the possibility of a rally this October, just 10 days away, following a downturn in the markets on Monday.Traditionally, October has been one of Bitcoin’s (BTC) most favorable months, showing positive gains 10 out of the last 12 years since 2013, earning it the nickname “Uptober,” as reported by CoinGlass.October has not seen Bitcoin decline since 2018, when it fell by 3.8%. In the bullish years of 2017 and 2021, Bitcoin surged 48% and 40% respectively during this month.If a similar increase occurs this bull market year, Bitcoin could potentially rise to around $165,000 next month…