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.
Quantum computing’s potential impact on encrypted blockchains has resurfaced in discussions within the bitcoin community, sparking worries about a long-term risk that investors and developers struggle to articulate together.The latest resurgence in this debate followed comments from leading Bitcoin developers who dismiss claims regarding immediate threats posed by quantum computers. Their consensus is clear: machines capable of breaching Bitcoin’s cryptography are nonexistent today and likely won’t emerge for decades.Adam Back, co-founder of Blockstream, characterized the immediate risk as virtually nonexistent, labeling quantum computing as “ridiculously early” and fraught with unresolved research challenges. Even in a worst-case scenario, he contended, Bitcoin’s…
Bitcoin has entered a quiet phase as the weekend progresses, staying within a familiar price range. Volatility is low, momentum is absent, and traders are concentrating on specific scalp levels rather than anticipating any major shifts. With the holiday season approaching, patience and precision are key as the market awaits its next significant catalyst. Bitcoin Returns to Weekend Range Activity In a recent update, analyst Lennaert Snyder commented that Bitcoin has once again slipped into a phase of “weekend chop.” While he does not foresee any significant trending movements during this time, he has detailed several scalp scenarios and price…
Recently, there has been a trend to disregard bitcoin’s BTC$88,388.96 four-year cycle — and the predictable boom and bust it entails — as outdated.In just the last week, Bitwise’s Matt Hougan and ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood have added their strong support to the notion of overlooking the four-year cycle. They highlighted the impacts of ETFs, in addition to regulatory and institutional acceptance, that have integrated bitcoin into mainstream finance. Bitcoin has transitioned from a niche asset, and its behavior today need not mirror past patterns.Understanding the cycleThe four-year cycle is a price pattern associated with bitcoin’s halving events, which happen…
A crypto user lost $50 million in USDT due to an address poisoning scam involved in a significant onchain exploit.The theft was identified by the Web3 security firm Web3 Antivirus, after the user conducted a $50 test transaction to verify the destination address prior to transferring the bulk of the funds.Loading…Minutes later, a scammer created a wallet address that closely resembled the intended destination address, matching both the first and last characters. This tactic exploited the common practice of wallet interfaces presenting only partial address information.The scammer sent a small “dust” amount to poison the victim’s transaction history. Believing the…
Ethereum developers, riding the wave of last month’s successful Fusaka upgrade that reduced node costs, are already advancing their plans for the blockchain’s next significant change.Introducing “Glamsterdam.”This name combines two simultaneous upgrades happening on Ethereum’s dual core layers. The execution layer, where transaction regulations and smart contracts reside, will receive the Amsterdam upgrade, while the consensus layer, responsible for coordinating validators and finalizing blocks, will see an upgrade termed Gloas.Central to Glamsterdam is enshrined Proposer-Builder Separation (ePBS), formally recognized as EIP-7732. This proposal aims to integrate into Ethereum’s core protocol a mechanism that distinguishes nodes that build blocks from those…
Since October 2025, the demand for Bitcoin (BTC) has noticeably decreased, suggesting that Bitcoin has entered another bear market phase, as per analysts at the crypto market analysis platform CryptoQuant.BTC investor demand surged in three distinct phases during the ongoing market cycle, with the initial phase occurring in January 2024, according to CryptoQuant analysts said. The first phase was triggered by the introduction of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US, the second phase was spurred by the 2024 US presidential election results, and the third phase emerged from a BTC treasury company bubble. As stated by CryptoQuant:“Demand growth has fallen…
There were no markup hearings this past week on market structure legislation. Lawmakers are still holding their firm positions close to the vest. The question is shifting from “will we get a market structure law this year” to “will Congress have enough time to advance this bill?”You’re reading State of Crypto, a CoinDesk newsletter examining the relationship between cryptocurrency and government. Click here to sign up for future editions.The narrativeThe Senate Banking Committee announced this week that there would be no markup hearing on its draft market structure legislation, confirming what many had anticipated — that lawmakers simply did not…
XRP has continued to trend downward as the cryptocurrency market softens overall, with the total market cap declining by over $1.3 trillion since October. Related Reading Over the last three months, XRP has experienced a drop of over 30%, exerting pressure on market sentiment, even as some analysts claim the token’s potential extends beyond mere short-term price fluctuations. Retail Vs. Institutional Viewpoint Health and finance commentator Dr. Camila Stevenson argues that much of the discussion surrounding XRP overlooks how major financial institutions assess settlement mechanisms. While retail traders often focus on chart patterns and quick profits, financial institutions prioritize a…
Debate on X regarding Fundstrat analysts’ seemingly conflicting views on bitcoin escalated over the weekend, prompting a response from Tom Lee, the firm’s co-founder, who appeared to support a more nuanced interpretation of their differing perspectives.The discussion was sparked when an X user known as “Heisenberg” (@Mr_Derivatives) posted screenshots he claimed showed contradicting expectations from Fundstrat’s leadership. One highlighted comment from Sean Farrell, Fundstrat’s head of digital asset strategy, discussed a scenario where bitcoin could drop to the $60,000–$65,000 range in early 2026. In contrast, Lee’s recent public remarks suggested bitcoin might reach new all-time highs, potentially as soon as…
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