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.
Since April, daily transaction fees on the Bitcoin network have plummeted by over 80%, according to Galaxy Digital. By August 2025, nearly 15% of blocks are being mined for “free,” which means they’re processed with minimal or no transaction fees, often at just one satoshi per virtual byte or less.This is beneficial for users, allowing them to enjoy inexpensive Bitcoin (BTC) transactions. However, it poses a significant challenge for miners and, consequently, the long-term security of the network.Bitcoin’s incentive structure is built on compensating miners through block rewards and transaction fees. However, with the April 2024 halving reducing rewards to…
Speculation surrounding World Liberty Financial’s WLFI token has surged ahead of its launch on September 1. Futures contracts linked to WLFI now exhibit over $800 million in open interest, underscoring the extent of trader engagement before the token initiates spot trading. WLFI Whale With 3x Leverage Records $1 Million Gain Data from CoinGlass reveals that WLFI open interest surged by 68% in the last 24 hours to reach $809.3 million, while trading volume soared 141% to $1.76 billion. The data indicates that Binance represented more than half of both metrics, with additional trading activity observed on platforms like Hyperliquid and…
The Ethereum Community Foundation (ECF) has introduced a new token, BETH, which acts as a verifiable record of Ether permanently taken out of circulation. This launch highlights the foundation’s commitment to refocusing Ethereum on ETH as a primary asset. It also aims to reinforce Ethereum’s monetary design amid ongoing discussions about scarcity. What is the BETH Token? Launched on August 28, the initiative works through a smart contract that accepts ETH and sends it to an irreversible burn address, subsequently issuing an equivalent amount of BETH to the contributor. The foundation argues that Ethereum’s current framework, established with EIP-1559, already…
Key insights:Bitcoin (BTC) is projected to finish August on a downturn, marking its first negative month since April, raising concerns that the downward trend may persist as September approaches.BTC/USD monthly price chart. Source: TradingViewSeptember commonly presents challenges for BitcoinBitcoin is known for its propensity to decline in September.Since 2013, Bitcoin has recorded negative monthly closures in eight out of twelve instances, averaging a decline of approximately −3.80%.Bitcoin monthly returns. Source: CoinGlassMarket experts refer to this as the “September Effect,” a time when traders typically secure profits following summer rallies or adjust their portfolios in anticipation of Q4. Historical data indicates…
Key takeaways:Bitcoin (BTC) is poised to finish August in a downturn, marking its first down month since April, which raises concerns about a potential deeper decline as September approaches.BTC/USD monthly price chart. Source: TradingViewSeptember is typically challenging for BitcoinBitcoin has a documented pattern of declining in September.Historically, Bitcoin has closed negatively in eight out of the last twelve Septembers since 2013, with average returns dropping around −3.80%.Bitcoin monthly returns. Source: CoinGlassMarket experts refer to this as the “September Effect,” a time when traders often secure profits after summer rallies or adjust portfolios in anticipation of Q4. Since 1928, for example,…
Key highlights:Bitcoin (BTC) is poised to end August negatively, marking its first down month since April, raising concerns that the decline might intensify with the start of September.BTC/USD monthly price chart. Source: TradingViewSeptember’s historical trend for BitcoinBitcoin has a noted trend of decreasing in September.Since 2013, Bitcoin has closed in the negative for eight of the last twelve Septembers, with average declines of about −3.80%.Bitcoin monthly returns. Source: CoinGlassExperts refer to this as the “September Effect,” a period when traders typically secure profits after summer gains or adjust portfolios ahead of Q4. For example, since 1928, the S&P 500 index…
They say journalists never really clock out. For Christian, that’s more than just a saying; it’s his way of life. During the day, he navigates the constantly evolving landscape of the cryptocurrency market, skillfully using words as a seasoned editor while crafting articles that make complex jargon accessible to everyone. But when his PC goes into hibernate mode, his interests take on a more mechanical (and often philosophical) aspect. Christian’s journey with writing began long before Bitcoin’s rise. In the esteemed halls of academia, he polished his skills as a feature writer for his college newspaper. This early passion for…
Ethereum (ETH) appears to be closing August on a high note, with an increase of over 23% and ending a three-year trend of negative Augusts. In contrast to Bitcoin, which has had a tough month, ETH has demonstrated resilience. However, historically, September has been one of Ethereum’s weaker months, with modest gains of 3.20% in 2024 and 1.49% in 2023 following a series of losses in previous Septembers. With the charts showing mixed signals, ETH may be in for a turbulent month. Long-Term Holders May Take Profits A crucial metric to monitor is Ethereum’s Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (NUPL), which gauges…
Bitcoin (BTC) is currently priced at approximately $108,700, remaining stable for the day yet down over 6% in the past month and about 5% in the last week. The subdued Bitcoin price movement indicates broader market caution, but underlying on-chain signals reveal a strengthening rebound narrative. Indicators such as short-term holder capitulation, realized price clusters, and technical thresholds collectively suggest a market poised for its next significant shift. Short-Term Holder SOPR Indicates Weak Hands Exiting The Spent Output Profit Ratio (SOPR) assesses whether coins moved on-chain were sold at a profit or loss. For short-term holders—who typically react swiftly—this metric…
Important Updates:Bitcoin may dip into the $105,000 to $100,000 range this weekend.Ether has experienced a temporary decline but remains above the essential support level of $4,094.Bitcoin (BTC) fell to around $108,100 on Friday, marking its lowest price since July 8, indicating that bullish momentum is waning. Veteran trader Peter Brandt noted in a post on X that BTC must rise above $117,570 to dismiss the previous seven weeks as a possible double top.Despite recent weaknesses, network economist Timothy Peterson expressed optimism about BTC’s future for the remainder of the year. On X, Peterson highlighted that BTC has historically increased 70%…