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 outlook for Bitcoin’s price remains under careful consideration as market analysts evaluate the potential for the world’s leading cryptocurrency to hit $140,000. Given BTC’s recent decline and variable pricing, the prospect of a sudden surge to $140,000 may be met with skepticism. Nevertheless, the analyst points to global M2 Money Supply, showcasing its link with Bitcoin and supporting the likelihood of a significant upward movement. Fresh conversations have surfaced in the crypto realm regarding the connection between Bitcoin’s price behavior and the global M2 Money Supply. The pseudonymous crypto analyst ‘MoneyLord’ has forecasted an enormous price increase to $140,000…
Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $86,000 on Monday, exacerbating a liquidity imbalance as smaller buyers continued to purchase dips. Meanwhile, large holders are utilizing the demand to exit their positions, maintaining significant downside pressure.Key takeaways:Retail and mid-sized Bitcoin wallets accumulated $474 million in total buy-side volume, while whales offloaded $2.78 billion during the same timeframe.Short-term BTC holders persisted in selling at a loss, indicating capitulation, though a reversal remains unconfirmed.Bitcoin may test its quarterly low at $80,600 after invalidating its short-term bullish trend.Whales dominate the sell-side as retail bets on a bottomOrder flow data from Hyblock Capital illustrated a notable divergence…
The payments firm PayPal (PYPL) has submitted an application for a Utah industrial bank license, aiming to establish a lending division named PayPal Bank.The company, known for its PYUSD stablecoin launched in partnership with Paxos, announced in a press release its plans to “offer lending solutions for businesses” and interest-bearing savings accounts for its customers. It also plans to collaborate with credit card networks.Additionally, PayPal has sought deposit insurance from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.In a statement, PayPal’s CEO and President Alex Chriss remarked, “access to capital continues to be a major challenge for small businesses trying to expand and…
The maker of Roomba, iRobot, has initiated a pre-packaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware, with Shenzhen Picea aiming to gain control and eliminate over $260 million in debt. Summary iRobot has kickstarted a pre-packaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware, targeting completion by February 2026. Shenzhen Picea Robotics will acquire full equity and cancel roughly $264 million in combined debt. All operations, applications, support, and supplier relationships are expected to continue and be fully compensated under the restructure plan. On December 15, 2025, iRobot Corporation’s shares plummeted over 82% in premarket trading following the announcement of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.…
Circle, the stablecoin issuer, has entered into an agreement to acquire the team and proprietary technology of Interop Labs, integrating a key contributor to the Axelar Network into its infrastructure division.The deal, anticipated to close in early 2026, includes the personnel and intellectual property of Interop Labs, while the Axelar Network, its foundation, and the AXL token will remain autonomous and community-governed.As the original developer of the Axelar Network, which facilitates cross-chain messaging and asset transfers, Interop Labs’ technology will be incorporated into Circle’s Arc blockchain and Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP), as Circle stated.Another contributor to Axelar, Common Prefix, will…
Bitcoin (BTC) is once again in the spotlight as veteran trader Peter Brandt warns that BTC has breached its parabolic trendline, a technical indicator that has historically preceded significant drawdowns in previous bull markets. Although this signal is bearish, the current market structure exhibits a crucial difference from past cycles.Key takeaways:Peter Brandt indicated that Bitcoin has broken its ongoing parabolic trend, a bearish sign that has previously resulted in drawdowns exceeding 80%.Despite the existing risks, Bitcoin’s accumulation and adoption metrics are considerably stronger than in earlier market cycles, according to available data.Bitcoin’s parabolic breakdown heightens risk of an 80% dropIn…
On Monday, Bitcoin (BTC) fell beneath $86,000, further intensifying a liquidity imbalance as smaller investors continued to buy during dips. In contrast, larger holders are capitalizing on this demand to exit their positions, maintaining consistent downward pressure. Key highlights: Retail and mid-sized Bitcoin wallets accumulated $474 million in total buy-side volume, while whales offloaded $2.78 billion in the same timeframe. Short-term BTC holders have been selling at a loss, indicating capitulation, yet a reversal has not been established. Bitcoin may revisit quarterly lows at $80,600 after invalidating its short-term bullish trend. Whales dominate the sell-side as retail bets on a…
Nasdaq is set to submit documents to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for nearly continuous trading, looking to align with the globalized nature of financial markets and investor habits, Reuters reported on Monday.If approved, Nasdaq will increase trading hours for stocks and exchange-traded products (ETPs) from 16 to 23 hours each day, five days a week. The proposed schedule includes a daytime session from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, a one-hour break, and a nighttime session from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. ET the following day. Trading will begin on Sunday at 9 p.m. and conclude on…
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has decided against holding markup hearings on legislation pertaining to market structure that would clarify how federal regulators oversee the industry until the following year, passing up on a much-anticipated hearing that many hoped would occur at the end of this week.A representative from the committee stated on Monday that “Chairman [Tim] Scott and the Senate Banking Committee have made significant progress alongside Democratic colleagues” regarding the bill, but that discussions are still ongoing.Although the delay was anticipated, it remains a setback for the crypto sector, which at least wanted to witness a markup hearing…
On Monday, regulators from the US Securities and Exchange Commission convened with cryptocurrency industry leaders to address financial surveillance and user privacy, as part of the agency’s initiatives to guide digital asset regulation.During the roundtable’s opening remarks, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, who leads the agency’s crypto task force, joined Chair Paul Atkins and Commissioner Mark Uyeda in discussing how regulators might strike a balance between safeguarding investors and preserving privacy as blockchain-based financial activities increase.Atkins expressed that cryptocurrency could evolve into “the most powerful financial surveillance architecture ever created,” contingent on the US government’s regulatory approach. He referenced the SEC’s…