Quick Facts: ➡️ Bitcoin dropped below $93K today, erasing a quarter of recent gains and pushing traders to rethink how they stay exposed to the $BTC story. ➡️ At the moment, the market is deep in the Extreme Fear territory based on CoinMarketCap’s Crypto Fear & Greed Index. ➡️ As traders look for alternatives, many […]
Tether’s $1B Neura Bet Puts AI Tokens In Focus As SUBBD Presale Heats Up
What to Know: Tether’s potential $1B+ funding role in Neura highlights aggressively crypto profits flows into real-world AI and robotics infrastructure. Neura’s humanoid robots target industrial and home use, while SUBBD Token focuses on ‘digital labor’ for creators through AI assistants and on-chain tools. Price predictions for $SUBBD map possible highs of $0.438 in 2025 and $0.668 in 2026. This implies about 7–12x upside from presale levels. SUBBD Token’s AI-powered creator platform, 20% staking rewards and large pre-built audience offer a way to play the AI-creator economy narrative.....
Cardano Founder Hoskinson Tells Crypto Traders To ‘Hold The Line’
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has responded to the latest market downturn with one of his most forceful defenses of crypto to date, urging investors not to panic-sell and portraying exits to fiat as a vote for a dystopian future. Speaking from Colorado in a video dated November 15, he noted that “since October, you know, […]
Dogecoin Price Could Bounce Very Quickly If This Happens At $0.166
The Dogecoin price has generally followed the trajectory of other altcoins relative to Bitcoin and has seen deeper declines compared to the pioneer cryptocurrency. These declines have left the leading meme coin by market cap in the red, pushing it back down to levels not seen since 2023. As a result, the Dogecoin price is now in a precarious position where it needs to make a major move or DOGE investors risk more decline as the altcoin struggles to find support. Next Trajectory For The Dogecoin Price Bitguru, in an analysis on X, outlined where the Dogecoin price is and what could....
How Low Can The Bitcoin Price Go Before The Bleed Ends?
After breaking below the $100,000 level for the second time this month, the bears look to have taken full control of the Bitcoin price. The last week has been categorized by slow market movement, with Bitcoin chopping more sideways and then moving further down with each decision. At this point, it seems that there is […]
Dogecoin (DOGE) Weak Rebound Attempts, Signaling Struggle to Mount Recovery
Dogecoin started a fresh decline below the $0.180 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now correcting some losses and might face hurdles near $0.1650. DOGE price started a fresh decline below the $0.180 level. The price is trading below the $0.170 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.1650 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could extend losses if it stays below $0.1650 and $0.170. Dogecoin Price Attempts Recovery Dogecoin price started a fresh decline after it closed below $0.20,....
XRP Price Continues Lower as Sellers Tighten Grip on Intraday Structure
XRP price started a fresh decline from $2.350. The price is now showing bearish signs and might extend losses if it dips below $2.150. XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.320 zone. The price is now trading below $2.30 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a short-term bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2.2550 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it settles below $2.150. XRP Price Dips Again XRP price attempted a recovery wave above $2.320 but failed to continue higher, like Bitcoin and....
Ethereum Slips to $3K, Highlighting Weakness After Recent Failed Rebound
Ethereum price failed to stay above $3,250 and extended losses. ETH is down over 5% and might struggle to recover above $3,250 in the near term. Ethereum started a fresh decline after it failed to stay above $3,200. The price is trading below $3,200 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $3,160 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it settles below the $3,000 zone. Ethereum Price Dips Further Ethereum price failed to continue higher above $3,350 and started a fresh....
Bitcoin Slides Deeper Into Red, Extending Decline Toward Key Support Zones
Bitcoin price failed to recover above $96,500. BTC is down over 3% and there are chances of more downsides below $92,000. Bitcoin started a fresh decline below $95,000 and $94,500. The price is trading below $98,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $96,600 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might continue to move down if it settles below the $92,500 zone. Bitcoin Price Dips Further Bitcoin price failed to stay in a positive zone above the $95,500 pivot level. BTC bears remained active....
Stablecoin Liquidity Displays Clear Uptrend — When Will Bitcoin Price Follow?
The sluggish price action of Bitcoin has been the common feature through the first two weeks of November. Having lost its $100,000 support, all eyes are on the flagship cryptocurrency as it hovers around yet another of its key price levels — that is, $95,000. As the Bitcoin price, however, struggles to regain bullish momentum, […]
From Dotcom To Crypto: Veteran Analyst Says The Bull Run Isn’t Over
According to market reports, Bitcoin fell sharply this week and pushed the Crypto Fear & Greed Index down to 10, a level tied to extreme fear. Related Reading: Forget The Obituaries—Cardano Is Alive, Says Bitcoin Analyst Investors and traders are asking whether this marks the bottom of the cycle or just another step lower in a run that has already seen a 25% correction. Extreme Fear Hits Crypto Markets Retail panic has been clear. Funding rates on some derivatives desks have turned negative, and newer entrants to the market are showing signs of stress. Based on reports, large parts of the....
Harvard’s Bitcoin Bag Swells: Spot BTC ETF Holdings Climb 257% In Q3
Bitcoin has enjoyed attention as one of the most rewarding stores of value in recent years, with institutional adoption reaching new highs this year. One such landmark Bitcoin acquisition was made by Harvard University, arguably the world’s most prestigious academic institution. Earlier in August, Harvard disclosed an investment portfolio containing $117 million worth of shares […]
Crypto Over Dollars: Belarus Makes Mining A National Priority
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has directed government agencies to expand cryptocurrency mining, saying the move could help the country cut reliance on the US dollar. Related Reading: Steak ’n Shake Takes Bitcoin Appetite Global With Bold El Salvador Push Reports say he made the remarks during a high-level energy meeting in Minsk on November 14, […]
Bitcoin Indicator Sounds Buy Alarm For The First Time Since March — Return To...
The price of Bitcoin has struggled around the $95,000 mark after showing some early-weekend strength on Saturday, November 15. According to a prominent analyst on the social media platform X, the premier cryptocurrency seems to be showing signs of a potential rebound in the coming days. BTC Price To Return To $110,000? In a November 15 post on X, market analyst Burak Kesmeci shared that the price of Bitcoin is showing signs of recovery based on different technical indicators. In his analysis, Kesmeci fiddled with the possibility of BTC rising to $110,000 and the risk of falling to $85,000.....
OKX CEO Offers 10 BTC To Prove ‘Backdoor’ Allegation – Details
OKX CEO Star Xu has offered a bounty of 10 BTC for users to provide evidence on an alleged backdoor in the exchange’s DeFi wallet. This development comes after the Seychelles-based exchange recently launched DEX trading for users. Related Reading: Crypto CEO Sentenced To 5 Years For $9M Ponzi Scheme, DOJ Confirms Prove Backdoor Existence, […]
Bitcoin To Eclipse Gold, Eric Trump Says—Calling BTC The ‘Greatest Asset’ Ever
According to remarks made at Yahoo Finance’s Invest event, Eric Trump told attendees he expects a major shift in how money flows between traditional stores of value and newer digital assets. Related Reading: Kiyosaki Stands His Ground—No Selling, More Bitcoin Buys Ahead He said Bitcoin’s fixed supply of 21 million coins and growing institutional buying are key drivers. In a separate interview with Fox Business in late September, he forecasted a long-term price target of $1 million per Bitcoin, a prediction that underscores how bullish his view is. Bitcoin Seen As A Faster Mover Of Value....
US Bitcoin ETFs Post $1.1B Outflows As BTC Price Struggles Below $100K
Over the last two years, the performance of the US-based Bitcoin ETFs (exchange-traded funds) has been a fair reflection of the current market sentiment. With consecutive weeks of capital outflows, there is no doubt about the predominantly bearish climate of the market. This worsening sentiment can be seen in BTC’s dip below the psychological $100,000 price level. While selling pressure from various investor classes has been identified as one of the major factors behind BTC’s price decline, it is difficult to overlook the concurrent woeful performance of the Bitcoin ETFs. Bitcoin ETFs....
Bitcoin Funding Rate Reads Positive As Price Weakens — What To Expect
Bitcoin is testing the $95,000 price support, after $100,000 failed to cushion the market-wide bearish momentum. Although the world’s leading cryptocurrency seems to be losing the fight to re-attain its six-figure valuation, on-chain data reveals that there is a growing amount of bets being placed on Bitcoin. Related Reading: Bitcoin New Role: Here’s How BTC […]
AJ Scaramucci’s family has put more than $100 million into a Bitcoin mining company backed by US President Donald Trump’s sons, according to reporting on the deal. The cash came through Solari Capital, the firm led by AJ Scaramucci, and was part of a larger $220 million pre-IPO financing in July. Related Reading: Forget The Obituaries—Cardano Is Alive, Says Bitcoin Analyst Funding Round And Backers A report by Fortune has disclosed that the July financing was led by Solari Capital and raised $220 million in total. Solari’s investment is said to exceed $100 million, while Anthony Scaramucci....
Steak ’n Shake Takes Bitcoin Appetite Global With Bold El Salvador Push
According to reports, Steak ‘n Shake has publicly signaled plans to expand into El Salvador after taking part in the Bitcoin Histórico event in San Salvador on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Related Reading: Crypto Exchange Kraken Boss Slams The Brakes On US IPO Plans The fast-food chain, which began taking Bitcoin in the US […]
Analyst Backs Bitcoin Rally To $174,000 If This Support Remains Intact – Details
The Bitcoin market has recorded high levels of volatility in previous weeks, resulting in significant corrections and a fragile bullish sentiment. Amid this delicate market, a market analyst with X username PlanD is projecting an incoming parabolic rally that hinges on the strength of a crucial support level. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price In Trouble As Sell-Side Momentum Spikes — $92,000 Next? Here’s Why Bitcoin Bulls Must Preserve $94,500 Price Point – Analyst In a recent post on November 15, PlanD drew market attention to a potentially bullish situation on the BTCUSDT chart.....
Kiyosaki Stands His Ground—No Selling, More Bitcoin Buys Ahead
Robert Kiyosaki is once again urging calm, saying he has no plans to sell his Bitcoin even as the market took a hard hit this week. Related Reading: XRP Earns Academic Praise: University Study Calls It ‘Gold In Your Hands’ According to his public comments, the finance author believes the recent downturn has more to do with people needing quick cash than any real shift in Bitcoin’s long-term value. He said he’s waiting things out and will only act once the market settles. Why Kiyosaki Feels No Rush To Sell Kiyosaki says he can remain patient because he does not rely on selling assets to....
Bitcoin Market Structure Signals Potential Sweep Before Upswing – Details
Renowned market analyst with X username KillaXBT has shared a compelling overview of the present Bitcoin market structure, highlighting key support and resistance zones while also postulating on the next market move. Related Reading: Is Bitcoin Falling Because Of Strategy Sell-Offs? On-Chain Data Fuels Debate Bitcoin Traders Should Brace For Deep Liquidity Sweep – Analyst The Bitcoin market movement in Q4 2025 has gone against most previous popular predictions of a bull rally. While Bitcoin impressively reached a new all-time high of $126,000 in early October, the maiden....
Analyst Breaks Down Why There Can’t Be 7 Million XRP Holders
A recent comment from crypto analyst CryptoTank has brought attention to a long-standing misconception about the size of the XRP community. His post focused on the widely quoted figure of seven million XRP wallets and explained why this number does not represent the number of real holders. The clarification arrives at a time when XRP is now positioned to start to receive institutional inflows from the recently launched Canary Spot XRP ETF. Related Reading: Dogecoin Alert! Price Could Explode Over 2,800%, Analyst Says Why Wallet Count Does Not Equal Holder Count CryptoTank noted that....
Bitcoin Price In Trouble As Sell-Side Momentum Spikes — $92,000 Next?
The Bitcoin price has ostensibly continued down in its bearish direction, which started in the second week of October. After slipping beneath the psychological $100,000 support, worries have surfaced among Bitcoin market participants regarding the broader market structure. Interestingly, the latest on-chain evaluation justifies this worry, as the downside bias for the Bitcoin price seems to be on the rise. Binance Taker Imbalance Falls Into Negative Territory In a Quicktake post on the CryptoQuant platform, on-chain research firm Arab Chain revealed an increase in sell-side momentum for....
Bitcoin New Role: Here’s How BTC Is Increasingly Intertwined With The Busines...
Bitcoin is stepping into a new era where its movements can no longer be explained by crypto-native events. Instead, BTC has become increasingly intertwined with the global business cycle, reacting to shifts in institutional positioning. As the market matures, BTC behaves less like a speculative outlier and more like a macro-sensitive asset that rises and […]
Bitcoin In Bullish Confluence: Death Cross And Key Support Signal Upside
Bitcoin’s technical structure is flashing a rare and powerful signal. Despite a recent price dip, a bearish-sounding Death Cross has just triggered precisely at a major structural support, the lower boundary of a long-term pattern. This bullish confluence, where historical market bottoms align with key technical support, suggests that the correction is complete and a significant upward bounce is imminent in the short term. $100,460 Range Low Now Flipped Into Key Resistance BTC has officially lost the range low and slipped to the $96,000 area, according to Lennaert Snyder, who....
Matthew Sigel Triggers Uproar In XRP Community – Here’s What He Said
Matthew Sigel, the head of digital assets research at VanEck, has ignited a storm within the XRP community with a single sarcastic remark on X social media. While brief, his statement seemed to dismiss years of development and innovation behind the XRP Ledger (XRPL), leaving many community members and industry analysts both shocked and aggrieved. […]
Is Bitcoin Falling Because Of Strategy Sell-Offs? On-Chain Data Fuels Debate
Bitcoin’s latest downturn has caused considerable speculation about whether Strategy’s (formerly known as MicroStrategy) massive holdings are playing a role in the market’s weakness. The concerns escalated sharply when wallet-monitoring platforms flagged large Bitcoin transfers linked to the company, sparking widespread claims that a major sell-off had begun. The conversation gained even more traction when a widely circulated report alleged that Strategy had slashed its Bitcoin holdings by tens of thousands of tokens. Michael Saylor moved quickly to address the rumor, but the....
This Bitcoin Sell Signal Flashes For The First Time Since 2021 — What’s Happe...
The sentiment around Bitcoin and the general crypto market appears to be worsening, with most large-cap assets on a decline in recent days. On Friday, September 14, the flagship cryptocurrency fell below the $95,000 mark for the first time in over six months. Interestingly, the price of Bitcoin seems set for an even longer period […]
XRP Gets A Boost From Bullish XRPBTC Close, $2.75 Now In Sight
According to CryptoWzrd’s latest XRP daily technical outlook, XRPBTC ended the day with a strong bullish close. This renewed strength in the pair could give XRP the momentum it needs to push toward the $2.75 resistance level and potentially extend even higher. Daily Sentiment Mirrors Bitcoin As XRP Closes Slightly Bearish The analysis from CryptoWzrd notes that XRP’s daily candle was in alignment with Bitcoin’s broader market sentiment and closed slightly bearish. This reflects the continued pressure from Bitcoin, which remains a key driver of overall market direction. Despite this bearish....
Bearish sentiments continue to dominate the Bitcoin market as the leading cryptocurrency registered a decisive price break below the $100,000 psychological support zone. Following this highly volatile display, blockchain analytics firm Glassnode has noted the reaction of the BTC options market. Related Reading: Bitcoin Lags Behind Gold And Traditional Assets In 2025: BTC YTD Gains […]
How Did The Dogecoin Price React To Elon Musk’s Latest Dog Post?
The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, recently posted a picture of a Shiba Inu, Dogecoin’s mascot. However, the Dogecoin price failed to react positively to the post, as it has most times done in the past when Musk made similar posts. Dogecoin Price Fails To React to Elon Musk’s Shiba Inu Post The Dogecoin price failed to surge on the back of Elon Musk’s X post, in which he posted a meme of a Shiba Inu playing a banjo. DOGE has in the past rallied on the back of such posts because the Japanese dog breed is the meme coin’s mascot. Notably, the post comes amid a crypto market downturn, which....
Ethereum Treasury Firm Bitmine Appoints New CEO Amid Leadership Overhaul — De...
Bitmine Immersion Technologies, the leading Ethereum treasury company, has appointed a new CEO and new board members. This move comes as the firm, which initially launched as a crypto mining company, looks to overhaul its leadership. Chi Tsang As CEO And Board Member In a press release on Friday, November 14, Bitmine announced Chi Tsang […]
Bullish Signal On Binance: BTC/ETH Outflows Counter Surging Stablecoin Inflows
Exciting data from an on-chain analysis has recently surfaced, revealing accumulation patterns in Bitcoin and Ethereum on the Binance exchange that have historically preceded renewed bullish momentum. Related Reading: Massive Bitcoin Bid Walls Spotted On Binance: Bulls Step In With 2,800 BTC Cluster Binance Sees $1.77B BTC/ETH In Outflows As $1.58B In Stablecoins Enter In a QuickTake post on November 14, pseudonymous market analyst CryptoOnchain shares insights into the crypto market direction, based on Binance activity. This post revolves around the Binance 7-Day Asset Netflow By Network....
Crypto Scandal: Ex-CFO Convicted For $35 Million Fraud
The ex-CFO of a private software company has been declared guilty of wire fraud after using the company’s cash to fund a cryptocurrency side business. Related Reading: EU’s Centralized Crypto Oversight Push Could Bring ‘Legal Uncertainty’, Says Industry Group Crypto Side Hustle Gone Wrong In a recent press release, the US Attorney’s Office, Western District […]
Bitcoin Price Correction Could Last Until Mid-2026 — Here’s How
The Bitcoin price has continued its horrendous run of form in the final quarter of 2025, ending the year pretty much as it began. Having lost the psychological $100,000 level on Thursday, November 13, the premier cryptocurrency appears to be free-falling under significant bearish pressure. Theories and debates continue to swirl around whether the Bitcoin price is merely feeling the effect of a naturally volatile crypto market or the bear season is slowly kicking in. A specific hypothesis explains that a loss of a certain technical level could spell a longer period of correction for BTC.....
Crypto CEO Sentenced To 5 Years For $9M Ponzi Scheme, DOJ Confirms
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has brought to light a new digital asset fraud scheme, culminating in the sentencing of a crypto CEO to almost five years in prison. Travis Ford, the CEO, co-founder, and head trader of Wolf Capital Crypto Trading, was found guilty of orchestrating a crypto investment fraud conspiracy. Ford, hailing […]
Bitcoin Market Top May Be In As Analyst Shares 1,064-Day Bull Cycle Pattern –...
In the last week, Bitcoin lost the $100,000 support zone, marking another drastic turn in an extensive correction phase. Since then, prices have traded as low as $94,700 as the premier cryptocurrency strives to find market stability. Amid rising speculations on the current status of the crypto bull run, market expert Ali Martinez shares a technical analysis that may yet confirm many investors’ fears. Related Reading: Massive Bitcoin Bid Walls Spotted On Binance: Bulls Step In With 2,800 BTC Cluster 1,064-Day Cycle Hints Bitcoin Bull Rally May Be Over Since hitting a new all-time high of....
XRP Custody Companies A Risk? Pundit Shares Why Companies Shouldn’t Hold The ...
Crypto pundit Vincent Van Code has explained why companies shouldn’t custody their XRP holdings amid the rise in treasury companies. As part of his comments, he advocated that these companies gain the token exposure to ETFs and other regulated wrappers rather than holding the coins. Pundit Explains Why Companies Should Avoid XRP Custody In an […]
Bitcoin Price Won’t Crash To $92,000, Here’s Why
The recent Bitcoin price crash below the $100,000 psychological level has fueled a new wave of bearish predictions, yet not everyone is convinced that a deeper decline is imminent. While many traders expect a correction to $92,000, one analyst has rejected the idea of a price breakdown, insisting that Bitcoin still has unfinished upside potential before any significant retracement Why The Bitcoin Price Won’t Decline To $92,000 Crypto analyst @YazanXBT has become one of the loudest voices negating the increasingly popular $92,000 crash target for Bitcoin. The analyst took to X social media....
BlackRock Launches Expansion Of $2.5 Billion BUIDL Fund Into Binance And BNB ...
Securitize and Binance have jointly announced on Friday that the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) will now be accepted as off-exchange collateral for trading on Binance. BlackRock’s BUIDL Gains Momentum Fortune reported that the collaboration with Binance is expected to boost the popularity of BUIDL, a token launched by the world’s largest asset […]
Crypto ‘Pig-Butchering’ Scam Escalating Into A National Security Risk— Study
Chain analysts and law enforcement are sounding the alarm about a type of fraud known as “pig-butchering,” in which criminals groom victims online and push them into fake crypto investments. Related Reading: XRP Earns Academic Praise: University Study Calls It ‘Gold In Your Hands’ According to Chainalysis, crypto scams sent close to $10 billion on-chain in 2024, with pig-butchering revenue growing almost 40% year-over-year and the number of deposits into those scams rising more than 200% — even as the average deposit size fell roughly 55%. These shifts point to a model that now relies on....
Bitcoin Bear Cycle Not Confirmed Unless $94K Is Lost – CryptoQuant CEO Explains
Bitcoin has dropped below the $100,000 mark for the first time since May, igniting renewed anxiety across the crypto market. The flagship cryptocurrency is currently trading near $97,000, with traders and investors facing growing uncertainty amid persistent selling pressure and waning momentum. Fear levels have surged as many market participants begin to question whether this […]
Circle Stock Plummets By Almost 70% Post-IPO Debut, Analysts Issue Warnings
Following a notable debut on the Nasdaq earlier this year, Circle (CRCL), the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has experienced a significant decline in its stock value. After hitting a peak of $298 on June 23, just 18 days post-launch, shares have now dropped by 68%, trading around $82. Circle Faces Challenges As Lockup Period Approaches Despite benefiting from a softer regulatory stance on digital assets in the US with President Trump’s crypto policies, Circle faces challenges that history does not favor, particularly as it approaches the end of its lockup period. Related Reading: Bitcoin....
While the European Union (EU) authorities are pushing to shift oversight of key financial markets, including crypto, to a centralized supervisory authority, some industry players have shared multiple concerns about the proposal. Related Reading: BlackRock’s $2.5 Billion BUIDL Fund Launches On BNB Chain EU’s Plan For Crypto Oversight Shift Raises Concerns On Friday, Bloomberg affirmed […]
Ethereum Veterans Now Selling 45,000 ETH Per Day, Highest Since Feb 2021
On-chain data shows Ethereum investors with a holding time greater than three years have ramped up their selling to levels not seen since 2021. Seasoned Ethereum Holders Are Increasing Their Distribution As explained by on-chain analytics firm Glassnode in a new post on X, the 3 to 10 years old Ethereum holders have notably raised […]
Trump’s Sons’ Venture, American Bitcoin, Achieves Profitability In Q3–A Close...
In the latest financial report, American Bitcoin (ABTC), co-founded by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., has announced significant profits for the third quarter (Q3) of the year. The company, operating as a miner and buyer of the world’s largest digital asset, experienced a profit boost due to improved margins. American Bitcoin Surpasses Previous Earnings During Q3, American Bitcoin reported a revenue of $64.2 million, showcasing a notable increase compared to the previous quarter. The net income for this quarter reached $3.5 million, slightly exceeding the $3.4 million earned in Q3....
Bitcoin Lags Behind Gold And Traditional Assets In 2025: BTC YTD Gains Fade t...
Bitcoin has fallen below the crucial $100,000 mark, now trading near $97,000 for the first time since May. The drop underscores the growing weakness in bullish momentum, as traders struggle to defend key support levels amid mounting macroeconomic uncertainty and fading risk appetite. Market sentiment has turned sharply fearful, with investors showing increased caution following […]
XRP Under Fire: VanEck Research Chief Questions Its Real Utility
A senior VanEck executive has reignited a long-running debate over XRP’s real-world utility, questioning both the relevance of the XRP Ledger and the economic case for holding the token—just as a new spot ETF has posted the strongest launch numbers of any fund this year. Matthew Sigel, head of digital assets research at VanEck, took […]