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.
As the Fed’s decision approaches, Bitcoin appears poised for a potential rally if traders’ predictions hold true. Currently, the asset is climbing close to the $118,000 threshold. Will it push any further? Summary The Fed is anticipated to reduce interest rates by 0.25%, setting the stage for a much-expected rally in alternative assets. Bitcoin has surged over 5% in recent days as it continues to rise ahead of the Fed decision. Bitcoin enthusiasts and market participants are wagering that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates by a quarter-point, or a 25 basis point reduction from the current target range…
Hex Trust, a crypto custodian, has added support for both custody and staking of stETH, the liquid staking token from Lido, which accounts for nearly 25% of all staked ether.This development enables institutional clients to stake ETH and manage stETH seamlessly via Hex Trust’s custody platform, merging staking rewards with a secure, regulated environment. Hex Trust highlighted that institutional investors often encounter challenges when participating in staking, including operational intricacies and counterparty risks.The company’s one-click staking function addresses these issues, allowing clients to benefit from staking rewards and decentralized finance (DeFi) liquidity options without needing to establish their own infrastructure,…
While much of the focus from both crypto and traditional markets is directed at the U.S., a recent analysis from a prominent economist indicates it may be time to shift our gaze eastward.Japan is on the brink of a potential debt crisis, but an impending recession in the U.S. might offer a temporary reprieve for the land of the rising sun, according to Robin Brooks, a senior fellow in the Global Economy and Development program at the Brookings Institution.Japan’s debt-to-GDP is concerningFor many years, Japan has boasted the highest public debt-to-GDP ratio among advanced economies, consistently maintaining levels above 200%.…
The fintech firm LMAX Group, based in London, has ventured into the leveraged crypto derivatives market by launching perpetual futures contracts linked to Bitcoin and Ether, targeting institutional investors.The exchange reports an average daily spot volume exceeding $40 billion across FX and digital assets, stating that this initiative was spurred by client demands for high-leverage crypto market access, as detailed in a Wednesday Bloomberg article.“Perpetual futures have become the dominant product in the crypto sector for the past three to four years,” stated LMAX CEO David Mercer. “Our institutional clients, including leading proprietary trading firms and brokers, are in search…
Key takeaways:The inability of XRP to maintain above $3 indicates a potential decline to $2.40-$2.00.Whales are actively offloading XRP.A decrease in daily active addresses suggests lower transaction activity and liquidity.XRP (XRP) price illustrates warning signals beneath $3 as bearish technical patterns appear on its daily chart, coinciding with whale selling and diminishing network activity. XRP price charts suggest further downsideXRP’s price has been forming a descending triangle pattern on its daily chart since it peaked at $3.66, featuring a stable support level and a descending resistance line.The recent breakout above the triangle’s upper trendline proved to be false as buyers struggled…
A “third mandate” from the US Federal Reserve could alter long-term monetary policy if implemented, potentially posing challenges for the dollar while benefiting cryptocurrencies. The Fed has traditionally maintained a dual mandate — focusing on price stability and maximum employment — but Stephen Miran, appointed by President Donald Trump as Fed governor, referred to a “third mandate” this month, igniting discussions about the central bank’s future monetary approach. This third mandate, found in the Fed’s founding documents, indicates that the central bank actually has three objectives: maximum employment, price stability, and moderate long-term interest rates. The Trump administration seems poised…
ARK Invest, under Cathie Wood’s leadership, has acquired over 160,000 shares of the crypto exchange Bullish in its recent purchase of crypto-related stocks.In a filing released on Tuesday, the firm disclosed an investment of approximately $8.21 million in Bullish shares through two of its funds: the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) and the ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW), acquiring 120,609 shares and 40,574 shares, respectively.ARK Invest’s total holdings in Bullish now exceed $129 million across ARKK, ARKW, and the ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF).ARK Invest purchased over 160,000 shares in Bullish through ARKK and ARKW. Source: ARK Invest.ARK has shown…
21Shares is introducing two new crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs), increasing its total offerings in Europe to 50 ETPs.The new additions include the 21Shares Artificial Superintelligence Alliance ETP (AFET), which monitors a collection of decentralized AI protocols, such as Fetch.ai, SingularityNET, Ocean Protocol, and CUDOS, as well as the 21Shares Raydium ETP (ARAY). ARAY provides access to the token of the Solana-based decentralized exchange Raydium.Both ETPs are token-backed and listed on major European exchanges. AFET is available on Euronext Amsterdam and Paris, while ARAY is traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange, according to a press release.“With these new launches, 21Shares now…
ARK Invest, led by Cathie Wood, has acquired over 160,000 shares in the cryptocurrency exchange Bullish during its recent purchase of crypto-related stocks.In a filing on Tuesday, the company disclosed that it invested around $8.21 million in Bullish shares through two of its funds: the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) and the ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW), with the funds acquiring 120,609 shares and 40,574 shares, respectively.The firm now holds over $129 million in Bullish stock through ARKK, ARKW, and its ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF).ARK Invest purchased more than 160,000 shares in Bullish across ARKK and ARKW. Source: ARK…
Sui has taken a significant step by partnering with Google’s Agentic Payments Protocol, paving the way for AI-enhanced payments utilizing stablecoins. Meanwhile, an ETF filing related to SUI has been submitted to the SEC, and technical indicators show that SUI is experiencing the tightest “price compression” phase in its history. Strategically, this presents a pivotal moment for investors to monitor and adjust their strategies. A notable price movement that could reshape $SUI’s narrative may be imminent. On the Brink of a Major Breakout? Recently, Mysten Labs announced that Sui Network (SUI) is one of the launch partners for Google’s Agentic…