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.
Bitcoin’s BTC$88,726.57 sharp rejection at $90,000 on Wednesday served as a quick reminder to investors that precious metals like gold and silver are currently the true beneficiaries of the debasement trade — not digital gold.In October, analysts at JPMorgan indicated that both gold and bitcoin were benefiting from the so-called debasement trade. They forecasted BTC to align with gold’s trajectory, setting a price target of $165,000 for BTC based on its volatility relative to gold.However, so far, that projection has not materialized.While BTC is around $88,000, having declined by 30% from its peak in early October, gold is trading close…
Coinbase (COIN) shares increased by up to 4.6% following the company’s announcement of a roadmap that includes plans for equity trading, AI-driven tools, tokenization, and stablecoin infrastructure in its upcoming System Update.The stock reached a peak of $255.41 in early Thursday trading and was recently priced at $249.48 post-announcement on Wednesday.According to J.P. Morgan’s Kenneth Worthington, the event illustrated Coinbase’s expansion through the introduction of diverse asset classes and tools aimed at user engagement. He emphasized the launch of U.S. equity trading, perpetual equity futures for non-U.S. users, and the Coinbase Advisor product as indicators of the company’s transformation.He stated,…
A small yet expanding coalition of Bitcoin proponents and crypto fund managers is calling for the network to fast-track the development of quantum-resistant signatures. They contend that the perception of a potential “quantum threat” could present market risks well before it becomes a tangible reality.Some backers are highlighting a draft Bitcoin Improvement Proposal termed BIP-360, which aims to introduce a post-quantum signature option for Bitcoin addresses that could be susceptible to future advancements in quantum computing.Charles Edwards, the founder of quantitative Bitcoin (BTC) and digital asset fund Capriole, stated that the implementation must be completed and rolled out by 2026.However,…
This year, crypto hackers targeted major crypto entities and personal wallets, leading to $3.4 billion in losses — the highest since 2022. A Chainalysis report released on Thursday revealed that three hacks in 2025, including the $1.4 billion theft from crypto exchange Bybit, constituted 69% of total losses from January to early December, with the largest incidents being significantly larger than the average breach. Andrew Fierman, Chainalysis’ head of national security intelligence, stated to Cointelegraph that while these significant attacks contributed to this year’s surge in losses, it remains uncertain how 2026 will play out. The Bybit hack, valued at $1.4…
Julien Bittel, head of macro research at Global Macro Investor (GMI), shared a bitcoin “oversold RSI” roadmap on X, emphasizing the market’s close tracking of this indicator. He related this setup to a broader perspective suggesting that the cycle could extend into 2026, a view that would make the traditional “four-year cycle” framework irrelevant. “Many have requested an update on this chart, so I’m posting it here for those interested,” Bittel stated, presenting a chart of bitcoin’s average price trend following an RSI dip below 30, with this breach indicated as t=0. “This illustrates the typical BTC trajectory following an…
SoFi (SOFI) has introduced a U.S. dollar stablecoin named SoFiUSD, aiming to facilitate rapid and cost-effective transactions for banks, fintech companies, and enterprise platforms.This stablecoin is issued by SoFi Bank, which is both nationally chartered and FDIC-insured, making it the first national bank in the U.S. to provide open access to its stablecoin infrastructure.Recently, JPMorgan unveiled its deposit token, JPM Coin, on the Base platform.Currently, SoFiUSD will be used internally, with a wider rollout planned for SoFi members in the upcoming months.In contrast to stablecoins from cryptocurrency-native firms, SoFiUSD is fully collateralized at a 1:1 ratio by cash held at…
Digital Wealth Partners has introduced an algorithmic strategy for XRP, powered by Arch, designed for qualified IRAs, providing affluent investors with tax-advantaged, professionally managed exposure to XRP through Anchorage. Summary Digital Wealth Partners has rolled out an XRP algorithmic trading strategy tailored for qualified retirement accounts, aimed at high-net-worth and accredited investors. The strategy operates as a separately managed account utilizing Arch Public’s quantitative signals, automating trade execution rather than relying on discretionary decisions. All client XRP assets are held at Anchorage Digital, a federally chartered digital asset bank, ensuring institutional-grade security within tax-advantaged retirement frameworks. Digital Wealth Partners (DWP),…
ETHGas, a trading platform for Ethereum blockspace, has successfully secured $12 million in a seed funding round spearheaded by Polychain Capital.The funding announcement follows recent discussions by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin on the potential of an onchain “gas futures” market, suggesting it could provide users with clearer expectations of fees and enable them to hedge future expenses.ETHGas emphasizes the necessity for “a reimagining of how blockspace is allocated on the network” and asserts that its newly launched blockspace trading platform is a significant stride towards that goal. The company noted that the market began with $800 million in commitments from…
Bitcoin’s BTC$87,219.33 continues to lag behind gold, its usual point of comparison, as its dollar price shows no clear trend, oscillating between $86,000 and $90,000. Since midnight UTC, it’s up by 1.2% against the US dollar.Meanwhile, the bitcoin-to-gold price ratio has decreased to 20.18, the lowest figure recorded since January 1, 2024, according to TradingView data. This persistent drop indicates that investors still prefer the precious metal as a safe haven amidst concerns about fiscal strategies in developed nations and discussions regarding potential Federal Reserve interest-rate deductions.This ratio may rebound later on Thursday if U.S. inflation figures come in lower…
On Wednesday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded their largest single-day inflows since November 11, coinciding with a turbulent crypto market where bitcoin BTC$87,160.62 surged to nearly $90,000 before retreating to below $86,000.In total, these funds saw net inflows of $457.3 million, with the majority — $391.5 million — directed into the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC), marking one of the top five inflow days for FBTC. Additionally, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) experienced strong demand with inflows of $111.2 million.Bitcoin dominance, indicating BTC’s share of the overall cryptocurrency market capitalization, has risen to 60%. This represents the…