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.
The cryptocurrency market experienced a downturn alongside global risk assets as investors took a step back ahead of significant U.S. economic data, continuing a December decline characterized by reduced liquidity and increasing caution in the markets.Bitcoin BTC$86,001.90 dropped toward $85,800 during Asian trading, marking a decline of over 4% in the last week, as selling pressure affected major tokens. Ether ETH$2,924.63 fell to around $2,930, while Solana SOL$126.29, XRP$1.8741 and DOGE$0.1290 all experienced weekly losses exceeding 5%, highlighting a broad retreat rather than issues specific to individual tokens.Macro OutlookThis decline was mirrored by weakness in global markets. Asian equities declined…
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest took advantage of bargain opportunities on Monday as major players in the crypto market, including Coinbase (COIN), Bullish (BLSH), and Circle (CRCL), continued their downward trend. As revealed in an email disclosure, ARK’s approximately $59 million in crypto stock acquisitions comprised about $16.3 million in Coinbase, around $5.2 million in Bullish, and about $10.8 million in Circle Internet Group, along with roughly $17 million in Bitmine Immersion Technologies and around $9.9 million in CoreWeave. Crypto stocks had been decreasing for several days prior to this latest selloff, with Bitmine dropping over 11% on the day, Circle…
The crypto wallet leader MetaMask has revealed its new support for Bitcoin, signaling that additional blockchain integrations will be introduced next year.MetaMask shared the news on social media on Monday, nearly a year after initially teasing it in February, confirming that Bitcoin (BTC) is now among the supported assets alongside Ethereum, Solana, Monad, and Sei blockchains.“Any Bitcoin transactions you make will show up in your asset list once confirmed. Keep in mind: Bitcoin transactions are generally slower than those on EVM or Solana networks,” MetaMask stated.This update allows users to buy, swap, send, and receive BTC, providing incentives for utilizing…
Grayscale analysts are forecasting a resurgence in the crypto market, predicting that demand will surge sufficiently to propel Bitcoin to a new all-time high in the first half of 2026. The asset manager shared this prediction in a 2026 outlook report published on Monday, which also examined ten key investment themes for the year.Regarding Bitcoin (BTC), Grayscale stated that its price is expected to soar in H1 2026, driven by higher macro demand for alternative value stores and enhanced regulatory clarity in the US. The firm noted that this surge will likely coincide with the conclusion of the so-called Bitcoin four-year cycle:“We…
Market participants seemed to be concentrating on liquidity conditions and reducing risk, as selling pressure increased near previously established support levels. News background XRP experienced a significant decline in the latest trading session as the broader crypto markets confronted renewed risk-off sentiment. Even with ongoing inflows into spot ETFs in recent weeks, short-term price movements have been primarily influenced by technical setups rather than fundamental changes. There wasn’t a single trigger for the downturn. Rather, the drop was attributed to adjustments in positions across major currencies, with XRP showing relative weakness as supply surfaced during rallies. Technical analysis XRP fell…
Grayscale analysts are predicting a resurgence in the crypto market, indicating that demand could propel Bitcoin to a new all-time high within the first half of 2026.The asset manager presented this forecast in a 2026 outlook report released on Monday, which also examined ten key investment themes for the year.Regarding Bitcoin (BTC), Grayscale stated that the price is expected to soar in H1 2026, driven by increased macro demand for alternative value stores and better regulatory clarity in the US.The firm asserted that this rise will coincide with the conclusion of the perceived Bitcoin four-year cycle:“We anticipate increasing valuations in…
Dogecoin experienced a significant selloff, breaching a crucial technical level, indicating a shift in short-term market dynamics and prompting traders to reevaluate immediate risks.News backgroundOver the last 24 hours, Dogecoin dropped 5.5%, sliding from $0.1367 to $0.1291 amidst rising selling pressure across the crypto landscape.This decline occurred alongside weaker risk appetite and a decrease in engagement with high-volatility assets, with meme coins facing relatively larger downturns compared to major cryptocurrencies.No specific catalyst was identified for the selloff, though it aligned with ongoing shifts away from speculative assets and less liquid market conditions.While DOGE is trapped in a range on a…
Analyzing Bitcoin price forecasts, a new cycle driven by ETFs indicates the potential for another rally exceeding 60% within 180 days. However, diminishing ETF inflows, Federal Reserve risks, and a narrowing safety margin could jeopardize support levels. Summary The prediction for Bitcoin has transitioned from traditional four-year halving cycles to a “cost‑basis returns cycle.” This cycle features three post‑ETF trends where BTC surpasses previous all-time highs, retraces to the ETF cost basis, and then experiences a rally of over 60% within approximately 180 days. The latest reset occurs amidst fading inflows into spot ETFs, the Fed indicating only modest interest…
The cryptocurrency markets experienced a significant leverage adjustment in the last 24 hours, with over $584 million in liquidations as heavily biased long positions were eliminated due to thin liquidity and fragile risk sentiment.Bitcoin and major altcoins declined during U.S. trading hours as macroeconomic uncertainty continued to weigh on risk assets. Several crypto-related stocks, including prominent players like Coinbase and Strategy, faced steeper declines than the cryptocurrencies themselves.AI-related stocks, such as Broadcom and Oracle, are still struggling from disappointing earnings results last week, as reported by CoinDesk earlier on Monday.Data indicates that 181,893 traders faced liquidations, with long positions making…
The US Senate Banking Committee has delayed markup hearings on cryptocurrency market structure legislation until 2026, despite previous expectations for a hearing this week.On Monday, a spokesperson for Senate Banking Committee chair Tim Scott announced that there will be no market structure markup this year.“Chairman Scott and the Senate Banking Committee have made significant strides with Democratic colleagues on bipartisan digital asset market structure legislation,” said the spokesperson.They emphasized that from the beginning, Chairman Scott has been committed to a “bipartisan” approach.“He has consistently engaged in constructive discussions to create a robust bipartisan framework that offers clarity for the digital…