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.
The Bitcoin price appears poised to conclude the year negatively, marking one of its poorest Q4 performances in recent memory. Nevertheless, the new year 2026 might bring the relief that the majority of the market anticipates. A recent analysis suggests that a more significant correction could be forthcoming for the leading cryptocurrency. Could BTC Price Reach $73,000 in Q1 2026? In a December 20 update on the X platform, quant trader CryptoOnchain shared new perspectives on the current Bitcoin price structure. According to the market analyst, BTC’s price outlook is leaning bearish, particularly as selling pressure remains apparent on the…
Klarna, a Swedish fintech company known for its “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) service, has teamed up with the crypto exchange Coinbase to incorporate stablecoins into its institutional funding strategy.As part of this collaboration, the global payments and digital banking firm aims to secure short-term funding from institutional investors in USDC (USDC), utilizing Coinbase’s crypto-native infrastructure, as stated in a Friday announcement.“This marks an exciting initial step into a new funding approach,” said Klarna’s chief financial officer Niclas Neglén. “Stablecoin links us to a new class of institutional investors and allows for diverse funding sources in ways that were not…
While numerous cryptocurrency traders are still anticipating the start of the next altcoin season, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes mentioned that it has actually been happening all along.“An altcoin season is always taking place… and if you’re saying there isn’t one, it’s probably because you didn’t own the assets that increased in value,” Hayes stated during a podcast interview released on YouTube on Thursday.Hayes pointed out that many traders are still expecting altcoin season to mirror the patterns of previous years, believing the same cryptocurrencies and narratives will emerge again. “You wish it would resemble the last altcoin season, as it…
In 2025, crypto activity in Brazil surged significantly, with total transaction volume increasing by 43% year-over-year, as the average investment per user surpassed the $1,000 threshold, according to a recent report from the crypto platform Mercado Bitcoin.The report, titled “Raio-X do Investidor em Ativos Digitais 2025,” indicated that the Brazilian crypto market is increasingly influenced by structured investing and portfolio strategies, moving beyond mere speculation. The findings were derived from data on Mercado Bitcoin’s platform, the largest digital asset exchange in Latin America.According to the report, the average investment amount per individual reached approximately 5,700 Brazilian reais, equivalent to over…
Blockstream CEO Adam Back has taken aim at Nic Carter, a founding partner at Castle Island Ventures, for highlighting worries about quantum computing’s implications for Bitcoin.“You create unfounded commotion and seem to try to influence the market. You’re not being helpful,” Back stated in a post on X this past Friday, following Carter’s explanation in an X post regarding Castle Island Ventures’ investment in Project Eleven, a startup dedicated to shielding Bitcoin and other crypto assets from quantum computing risks.Back clarified that the Bitcoin community is not dismissing the necessity for researching and developing defenses against potential quantum threats; rather,…
The cryptocurrency sector has rallied behind pro-crypto US Senator Cynthia Lummis following her announcement that she will not run for reelection in 2026.Lummis, a strong supporter of digital assets, has significantly influenced US crypto policy discussions in recent years and gained considerable respect throughout the crypto community.Collin McCune, head of government affairs at venture capital firm a16z, expressed in a post on X that “crypto would not be where it is today without her fight in Congress.”Davis Sacks Calls Lummis a “Great Ally on Crypto”Sharing a similar view, Greg Xethalis, general partner at crypto investment firm Multicoin, remarked, “Her priorities…
Investors in Bitcoin (BTC) might want to adjust their expectations as the cryptocurrency nears its concluding bull run. Analysts suggest that the bull rally could progress gradually, indicating a slow ascent to unprecedented heights. Traders are advised to brace for increased volatility and strategically plan to safeguard their profits while remaining poised for possible upsides. Anticipated Slow Rise in Bitcoin’s Final Bull Run A market analyst, known as Crypto Waterman, has provided his latest perspective on the concluding bull run of Bitcoin. He anticipates that the final phase of the rally will be a slow and measured process rather than…
According to Bitcoin proponent, educator, and market analyst Matthew Kratter, the long-term price of Bitcoin (BTC) is expected to surpass that of gold. He advises BTC holders against selling their coins to invest in gold, particularly as it approaches prices exceeding $4,000 per ounce. Kratter asserts that BTC serves as a superior store of value thanks to its characteristics such as scarcity, portability, verifiability, and divisibility said. He elaborated: “Gold supplies have increased somewhere between 1-2% annually for decades, if not for centuries. Now, this may not seem like a lot, but it leads inevitably to gold supplies doubling every…
As per CryptoWzrd’s daily update, Litecoin (LTC) concluded the day on a positive note, closely following Bitcoin’s overall market sentiment. Maintaining a position above $75.20 keeps the outlook optimistic, but a drop below this level would indicate bearish pressure. In contrast, a retest of the $79.60 resistance, along with signs of weakness, could present a potential shorting opportunity. Litecoin Reflects Bitcoin’s Momentum in Daily Close According to CryptoWzrd’s analysis, the daily candles for both Litecoin and the LTC/BTC ratio closed positively today, primarily reflecting the bullish sentiment set by Bitcoin. However, the analyst warned that for the LTC/BTC pair to…
Crypto traders have yet to display sufficient fear on social media to indicate a market bottom, according to a crypto analyst who proposes that Bitcoin might still dip to around $75,000. “It seems quite alluring to approach that level more closely,” stated Maksim Balashevich, founder of the crypto market sentiment platform Santiment, in a video released on YouTube on Friday. A decline to that extent would indicate an approximate 14.77% decrease from Bitcoin’s (BTC) current price of $88,350, according to CoinMarketCap. Bitcoin has increased by 1.81% over the last 30 days. Source: CoinMarketCap Balashevich shared that his reluctance stems from…