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 is trading at a decisive point after recently setting new all-time highs, but momentum appears to be shifting. Despite briefly pushing past $120,000, BTC failed to sustain levels above its record, and the breakout above ATH remains unconfirmed. This lack of follow-through has fueled bearish speculation, with some analysts warning that the market could be facing increased downside risk in the short term. Related Reading At the same time, on-chain data paints a more constructive picture for long-term stability. According to the latest insights, the Long-Term Holder (LTH) cohort—those holding Bitcoin between six months and two years—has significantly increased…
Bitcoin could reach $150,000 before facing a bear market, Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg said in a recent interview. The Canary CEO cited a confluence of sustained inflows into spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs)—projected at over $1 billion weekly—a persistently dovish Federal Reserve outlook despite lingering inflation concerns, and accelerating institutional adoption that has driven […]
Bitcoin is trading at a decisive level after surging to fresh all-time highs, touching $124,000 before pulling back. Bulls remain in control, but the market now shows signs of hesitation, with BTC struggling to confirm momentum above $120,000. This price action reflects indecision among traders as the market balances profit-taking with renewed accumulation. Related Reading On-chain data highlights a key shift in dynamics. After a sharp increase in the 30-day average Coin Days Destroyed (CDD) — a metric often used to track long-term holder activity and selling pressure — the indicator has now dropped significantly. This decline suggests that selling…
Kraken, one of the largest crypto trading platforms globally, has paused deposits for Monero (XMR), citing a reported 51% attack on the privacy-focused blockchain network. According to the exchange, this precautionary measure is designed to protect its users. Meanwhile, it stressed that XMR’s trading and withdrawals remain fully operational. Monero’s XMR Surges Despite Deposit Freeze and Attack Claims Kraken added that it is monitoring the situation closely and will restore deposit services once it confirms the network’s stability. This incident has raised questions about the token’s network resilience and mining decentralization. Monero is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that masks key transaction…
Terrill Dicki Aug 17, 2025 09:05 OP price jumps to $0.77 with 7.06% daily gains as technical indicators show bullish momentum building toward key resistance at $0.88. Quick Take • OP currently trading at $0.77 (+7.06% in 24h) • Optimism’s RSI at 54.34 signals neutral territory with room for upward movement • No significant news catalysts in past 7 days, suggesting technical-driven rally What’s Driving Optimism Price Today? The OP price surge appears to be primarily technical in nature, with no major news events or announcements driving the current rally over the past…
Bitcoin’s latest record-breaking price rally has shaken up the global rich list, and its elusive creator has quietly climbed into the upper ranks, now surpassing some of the world’s most famous moguls. Summary Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto’s holdings are now valued at $130.7 billion, placing him as the 12th richest person in the world. Satoshi’s net worth has surpassed that of Bill Gates, whose wealth is estimated at $122 billion. The wallet has remained untouched for years, with only two small incoming transactions recorded this year. Satoshi tops Bill Gates in wealth According to data from Arkham Intelligence, the wallet…
The US Department of the Treasury is seeking public feedback on how digital identity tools and other emerging technologies could be used to fight illicit finance in crypto markets, with one option being embedding identity checks into decentralized finance (DeFi) smart contracts.The consultation, published this week, stems from the newly enacted Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act), signed into law in July.The Act, which sets out a regulatory framework for payment stablecoin issuers, directs the Treasury to explore new compliance technologies, including application programming interfaces (APIs), artificial intelligence, digital identity verification and blockchain monitoring.One of…
Key Highlights:Gemini seeks to go public, joining Coinbase and Bullish on US markets. 2025’s H1 net loss ballooned to $282.5M—down sharply from 2024. New dual-entity structure aims to navigate tough US crypto regulations.Gemini Unveils Nasdaq IPO AmbitionsCryptocurrency exchange Gemini has officially revealed plans to hold an initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker symbol GEMI. The public S-1 filing, following a confidential June 2025 project, disclosed the company’s financials and details of its corporate structure.Gemini reported a net loss of $282.5 million for the first half of the year, a significant increase from the $41.4 million loss…
The following is a guest post and opinion from Konstantins Vasilenko, Co-Founder and Chief Business Development Officer at Paybis.There is a stark mismatch between the target and actual audience of crypto products. Crypto’s greatest upcomers rarely make an appearance in the news, nor do they enjoy the privilege of extensive localization and optimization efforts from the devs’ side. Today, most platforms are still building and optimizing for Western markets exclusively, resulting in high drop-off rates in Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.Yet, it is precisely these regions that drive crypto adoption forward. In 2024, the top 3 spots in Chainalysis’…
Bitcoin’s price chart is starting to mimic the pattern it displayed when it reached the previous cycle’s all-time high of $69,000 in November 2021, according to a crypto trader.Other traders argued that charts don’t tell the full story now, amid mounting demand for Bitcoin (BTC) from crypto treasury companies.Bitcoin charts look similar to 2021, trader says Technical analysts often compare Bitcoin’s price chart to similar patterns in past cycles to figure out when the price might peak, when to sell and when money may start rotating into other assets. “Has anyone else noticed that the topping price action in 2021 looks exactly…