In a post on X, Frederik Gregaard, CEO of the Cardano Foundation, articulated the imminent advancements towards a decentralized governance structure, marked by the introduction of an interim constitution. This initiative precedes the anticipated Chang hard fork, which will herald the Voltaire era of community-driven governance on the blockchain. The Interim Constitution For Cardano Gregaard’s […]
Litecoin (LTC) is proving its toughness in the wild world of crypto. Even with recent ups and downs in the market, Litecoin is holding steady, making investors hopeful about its future. While its price dipped a bit, experts and some charts are pointing towards a big comeback for LTC. Related Reading: Toncoin Unleashes DeFi Monster Growth: TVL Soars 300% In A Month Stability In The Midst Of Market Swings Litecoin’s recent performance stands in stark contrast to the broader market trend. While its price did experience a correction, dropping from a peak of $112 to its current value....
In a recent interview on the future of Bitcoin, Anthony Scaramucci, the founder and managing partner of Skybridge Capital, has made a compelling prediction that the Bitcoin price could potentially reach $200,000 following its forthcoming halving event. This forecast comes at a time of considerable volatility within the crypto markets, exacerbated by recent geopolitical tensions and broader economic uncertainty. Bitcoin Poised To Hit $200,000 During the interview, Scaramucci provided insights into the forces he believes will drive Bitcoin’s price in the coming months. “Well, I mean,....
As the fourth Bitcoin halving looms on the horizon, the cryptocurrency world finds itself divided between optimism and caution regarding its potential impact on the market. With less than a day remaining until the scheduled event, industry experts are weighing in on what the future may hold for the world’s most popular digital currency. Related […]
Toncoin, of the TON network, has captured the attention of the cryptocurrency community as its Total Value Locked (TVL) surpasses a staggering $148 million, marking a historic milestone. This meteoric rise, reported by DefiLlama, showcases an almost threefold increase in just one month and a jaw-dropping tenfold surge over the course of a year. As of the latest update, TON’s TVL stands firm at slightly over $146 million, underscoring its growing prominence in the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape. Related Reading: All Quiet On The Bitcoin ETF Front – Should You Be Paranoid?....
In an interview with FOX Business, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse detailed the company’s ambitious plans for growth over the next three years, highlighted by the launch of a US dollar-backed stablecoin and a strategic expansion in international markets amidst ongoing regulatory challenges in the United States. Ripple CEO Unveils 3-Year Growth Plan When inquired about […]
BNB price is attempting a fresh increase from the $515 zone. The price could gain bullish momentum if it clears the $572 resistance zone. BNB price started a fresh increase after it found support near the $515 zone. The price is now trading below $555 and the 100 simple moving average (4 hours). There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $540 on the 4-hour chart of the BNB/USD pair (data source from Binance). The pair could gain bullish momentum if it clears the $572 resistance zone. BNB Price Faces Hurdles After a downside correction below $550, BNB price found....
Ethereum price is still consolidating near the $3,000 zone. ETH could start a steady increase if the bulls push the price above the $3,100 resistance. Ethereum is still struggling to recover above the $3,100 resistance zone. The price is trading below $3,100 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $3,070 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could accelerate lower if there is a close below the $2,850 support zone. Ethereum Price Consolidates Ethereum price attempted another recovery wave and remained....
Bitcoin price is showing bearish signs below the $63,000 resistance zone. BTC must stay above the $60,000 support zone to avoid a major decline. Bitcoin is still struggling to start a recovery wave above the $63,000 resistance zone. The price is trading below $62,800 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break below a connecting bullish trend line with support at $62,400 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could gain bearish momentum if it settles below the $60,000 support zone. Bitcoin Price Struggle Continues Bitcoin price started....
On-chain data shows Bitcoin miners have always sold as Halvings have occurred. With the next one just around the corner, how are miners behaving this time? Next Bitcoin Halving Is Less Than Two Days Away Now In a CryptoQuant Quicktake post, an analyst discussed Bitcoin miners’ behavior in the build-up to the next Halving. The “Halving” is a periodic event on the Bitcoin network where the cryptocurrency’s block rewards (the compensation miners receive for solving blocks) are permanently slashed in half. Related Reading: Chainlink (LINK) Forms Bullish Pattern That Led....
Crypto trader Avraham “Avi” Eisenberg was found guilty by a Manhattan jury in October 2022 of orchestrating a $110 million fraud scheme targeting the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, Mango Markets. According to prosecutors, Eisenberg, operating under a false identity, allegedly engaged in market manipulation to drive up the price of Mango’s token, MNGO, and related […]
Bitcoin has been moving lower ahead of the Halving event, going against analysts’ expectations. This price action has been unexpected and shows how the coin tends to go against predictions, basically charting its path. Bitcoin Breaking The Mold In light of Bitcoin’s randomness, especially in the past few months following the approval of spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), one analyst expects the coin to continue defying expectations by clocking in a bull run that defies historical trends. The analyst cites two recent instances where Bitcoin defied expectations to justify this....
Bitcoin has continued to struggle recently, and its price even briefly fell below $60,000. Here’s what the whales are doing while the market panics. How The Bitcoin Whales Are Behaving At The Moment In a new post on X, the market intelligence platform IntoTheBlock revealed how the Bitcoin whales have been behaving recently, given the […]
On-chain data shows that a Chainlink indicator is currently forming a pattern that has led to an average 50% increase for LINK in the past. Chainlink 30-Day MVRV Ratio Has Plunged In a new post on X, analyst Ali discussed the latest trend in Chainlink’s 30-day MVRV ratio. The “Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) ratio” is a popular on-chain indicator that tracks the ratio between LINK’s market cap and realized cap. The market cap naturally refers to the total valuation of the asset’s circulating supply at the current spot price. In contrast, the realized cap....
As the highly anticipated Bitcoin halving event approaches on April 19, a fascinating trend is emerging among miners. Unlike the pre-halving sell-offs witnessed before the Halvings of 2016 and 2020, miners accumulate, going against previous trends. Miners Accumulating Bitcoin In a post on X, one analyst, while citing CryptoQuant data, notes that since the beginning […]
Not only has Ethereum (ETH) seen an impressive rise of nearly 100% in the first quarter of 2024 in terms of price action, but the Ethereum blockchain has also generated substantial profits of up to $369 million during this period. This unexpected profitability has raised questions about how a blockchain like Ethereum can be profitable. Ethereum Revenue Potential As noted in a recent analysis by the on-chain data platform Token Termina, the collection of transaction fees is a critical aspect of Ethereum’s business model. All network users are required to pay fees in ETH when....
According to a South China Morning Post report, Hong Kong customs officers have apprehended three individuals in connection with a massive HK$1.8 billion ($228 million) money-laundering operation that exploited a crypto platform and bank accounts associated with shell companies. The arrests were made following an investigation into suspicious activities involving “abnormally frequent” and large transactions […]
Amidst the ongoing fluctuations in the cryptocurrency market, the price of Bitcoin has surged by 1.7% in the past 24 hours, hovering above the $62,000 mark. However, recent warnings from CryptoQuant, a leading crypto analytics platform, suggest that Bitcoin could face a significant downturn to $52,000 if specific key levels are violated. This cautionary note comes amidst growing uncertainty in the Bitcoin derivatives market, with derivative traders showing unprecedented caution compared to previous halving cycles. Related Reading: Bitcoin Halving Hysteria: Will History Repeat Itself Or Are....
On-chain data shows the Bitcoin “accumulation addresses” have observed all-time high inflows following the latest asset price slump. Bitcoin Accumulation Addresses Have Aggressively Bought The Dip As an analyst in a CryptoQuant Quicktake post pointed out, the total Bitcoin inflows going towards the accumulation addresses have set a new all-time high recently. The “accumulation addresses” […]
Crypto analyst Trend Rider has drawn Cardano (ADA) holders’ attention to the crypto token’s potential to experience a significant price rally soon enough. Based on Trend Rider’s analysis, Cardano could rise to as high as $3 when this happens. Cardano To Rise To $3 If History Repeats Itself Trend Rider mentioned in an X (formerly Twitter) post that if history repeats itself, Cardano might be on the brink of its “ultimate support test” before it makes a parabolic move to the upside. He further suggested that the crypto token could soar to $3, considering the same happened in October 2020....
Dogecoin is grabbing headlines and speculation from its wide community of investors after a recent whale accumulation from a crypto exchange. On-chain data shows an accumulation trend from this whale, with the latest being the acquisition of 300 million DOGE tokens worth $45 million at the current market price. These speculations have led to theories […]
Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, reportedly seeks to re-establish its presence in the Indian market after being banned by the country’s local government earlier this year. Binance’s Cost To Return To India According to a recent report from India’s Economic Times, the exchange intends to return as a registered entity, aiming to comply with the […]
Chainlink’s LINK price retested the $12.00 support zone. The price is now eyeing a recovery wave above the $13.50 and $15.00 resistance levels. Chainlink price is showing bearish signs below the $15.00 resistance against the US dollar. The price is trading below the $14.20 level and the 100 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near $13.50 on the 4-hour chart of the LINK/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could start a decent increase if it clears the $15.00 resistance zone. Chainlink (LINK) Price Eyes Steady Increase In the....
Ethereum price is consolidating near the $3,000 zone. ETH could start a decent recovery wave if it clears the $3,100 and $3,200 resistance levels. Ethereum is struggling to recover above the $3,100 resistance zone. The price is trading below $3,120 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a major bearish trend line forming with resistance at $3,035 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start another decline if it stays below the $3,100 resistance zone. Ethereum Price Holds Ground Ethereum price slowly moved lower after it failed to clear the $3,200....
Bitcoin price is still struggling below the $65,000 resistance zone. BTC must stay above the $60,000 support zone to avoid a major decline. Bitcoin is still struggling to gain pace for a move above the $65,000 resistance zone. The price is trading below $63,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $62,650 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could gain bullish momentum if it clears the $63,000 resistance zone. Bitcoin Price Remains At Risk Bitcoin price failed to clear the $64,500....
The Bitcoin price has recently experienced heightened volatility, causing the largest cryptocurrency in the market to briefly drop below the significant threshold of $60,000 for the first time since March 5. This price decrease comes just days before the highly anticipated Halving event scheduled for Friday. This event has traditionally been viewed as a positive catalyst for Bitcoin’s value due to its impact on token supply. However, market participants are questioning whether the Halving’s effects are already factored into the current market conditions, leading to extended....
Over the years, crypto hacks have become more elaborate and common. In 2024, the community has seen hundreds of millions swept away from exploits and scams, leaving investors empty-handed. Sometimes, the exploiters return the funds and point out a project’s vulnerabilities, helping prevent future incidents. However, it’s more common to see hackers take the stolen […]
Arbitrum, the largest Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution by total value locked (TVL), is taking steps towards decentralization. In an update on April 16, Offchain Labs–Arbitrum developers–said they have deployed the permissionless version of their fraud proofs, dubbed Bounded Liquidity Delay (BOLD), to testnet. Ethereum Layer-2s Are Popular, But There Is A Big Problem Ethereum layer-2 solutions have been gaining prominence over the years. According to L2Beat data on April 17, these platforms control over $37 billion of assets. Protocol developers and users can send transactions....
In a recent announcement, Tools for Humanity, the company behind Worldcoin, revealed the upcoming launch of World Chain. The open-source Ethereum layer-2 blockchain will debut in mid-2024 and aims to transform human authentication through its integration with the Worldcoin protocol. Worldcoin Unveils World Chain Worldcoin is a project aspiring to become the world’s largest identity and […]
In a recent report published by QuickNode, the first quarter of 2024 showed the dominance of decentralized finance (DeFi) and the notable growth of Web3 gaming in the crypto industry, which outperformed the stablecoin sector in key metrics, indicating investor preference and market sentiment during this period. Hopes For Second ‘DeFi Summer’ Per the report, DeFi experienced a significant resurgence in Q1’24, fueled by a surge in developer and user activity, particularly on chains like Solana (SOL) and Base. This resurgence has sparked growing hopes of a second....
While the Bitcoin community fixates on the upcoming halving and wavy interest in spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a looming threat could hinder its growth and adoption of the world’s most secure network: fragmentation of token standards. Token Issuing Standards On Bitcoin Fragmented In a post on X, one analyst pointed out the proliferation of competing token […]
XRP could continue a price correction in the short term as recent price action has put it rebounding against a resistance level of $0.5. On-chain data has also revealed a row of transactions from whales of the cryptocurrency in the past 24 hours, but are they bullish or bearish on XRP? These large transactions have been a mix of both, although the trading volume of each transaction could point to them being bearish rather than bullish. XRP Whales On The Move Large XRP transactions, often indicators of whale activity, have spiked recently. XRP has seen some major whale movements over the....
Shiba Inu continues to struggle in the market, especially as Bitcoin continues to demonstrate muted price movements ahead of the halving. This market-wide downtrend continues to keep the prices of cryptocurrencies down. However, for the long term, the outlook for coins like Shiba Inu continues to be incredibly bullish, according to analysts. Crypto Analyst Says […]
ApeCoin (APE), the ERC-20 token governing the ApeCoin Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO), showed notable growth in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024. Key metrics showed significant progress, driving APE’s market capitalization, token price, and trading volume quarter-over-quarter (QoQ), demonstrating consecutive quarters of growth. ApeCoin Regains Unicorn Status As noted in a recent report by Messari, APE’s rebound was particularly noteworthy compared to the broader cryptocurrency market, which grew 53% quarter over quarter, and Bitcoin’s market cap, which grew 63%....
The cryptocurrency landscape is about to witness the emergence of a new Bitcoin-native digital commodity protocol that is expected to leave a lasting impact. Developed by Casey Rodamor, the Runes Protocol generates significant anticipation within the crypto community. However, DeFi researcher and market expert DeFi Ignas cautions investors to consider several bearish factors before succumbing […]
Many investors expressed worries about the crypto market corrections during this cycle. Bitcoin’s price drop has dragged altcoins with them, and, as a result, a more pessimistic sentiment has started to brew among some sectors of the crypto community. Analysts and traders have reassured investors that the market fluctuations are a normal part of the journey. Some urge the community to look at the bigger picture, as altcoins remain above levels not seen in years. Related Reading: Traders Forecast Massive Rally For Altcoins, But Why Is Sentiment “Down”? Renowned crypto analyst Altcoin Sherpa....
The 2024 Bitcoin halving is only two days away, and there are already varying expectations of what might happen to the BTC price once the event is completed. One way to get an idea of how it could play out for the Bitcoin price, though, is through historical data and how the cryptocurrency has performed at times like these. Bitcoin Price Trends For Previous Halvings There have been three halvings so far since Bitcoin was first launched in 2009 and with each one, Bitcoin has demonstrated various reactions to the event. The first halving took place on November 28, 2012, the second happened....
Technical analysis shows that Dogecoin (DOGE) may be set for an upside move after dropping to a major support level. This and other imminent bullish developments in the meme coin’s ecosystem suggest it may be the right time to invest in the crypto token. Time To Go Long On Dogecoin? Crypto analyst BitLuxe revealed in […]
On-chain data shows the percentage of the PEPE investors currently in the green has fallen to 69% after the 26% plunge the memecoin has seen in the past week. 69% Of All PEPE Addresses Are Carrying Some Gains Right Now In a new post on X, the market intelligence platform IntoTheBlock has posted an update on how the investor profitability is looking for the memecoin PEPE currently. Related Reading: Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Slow Down After 700,000 BTC Selloff, Reversal Sign? The analytics firm’s metric gauges whether a holder is in profit or not by reviewing their address’s....
On-chain data shows that Bitcoin has flipped Ethereum in another metric, as the transaction fees paid on the BTC network are now higher than those paid on the ETH network. Bitcoin Total Transaction Fees Is Now Higher Than Ethereum’s As pointed out by analyst James Van Straten in a post on X, the Bitcoin transaction […]
Cryptocurrency exchange and trading platform, Bybit has released a new report highlighting the impacts of the upcoming Bitcoin halving event on the supply dynamics of Bitcoin within exchanges in the crypto space. The crypto firm has provided valuable insights on how the halving event would enhance scarcity and considerably influence the price of BTC. Exchanges Set To Face Bitcoin Supply Crunch On Tuesday, April 16, Bybit published a new report, providing a detailed analysis of the Bitcoin halving event set to take place this month. The crypto firm disclosed that the Bitcoin reserves....
Ripple developers Aanchal Malhotra and Vito Tumas have introduced a ground-breaking proposal for a native lending protocol on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). If passed, this proposal is expected to expand the network’s decentralized finance (DeFi) capabilities and increase XRP’s utility. What The Lending Protocol On XRP Ledger Is About Ripple’s development arm, RippleX, elaborated in […]
In a compelling forecast for Bitcoin, Ali Martinez, a well-known cryptocurrency expert and trader, has pointed out a possible development that could propel the crypto asset’s price to the $86,000 threshold in the foreseeable future. Bitcoin Movement Determined By Key Levels The analyst’s positive perspective highlights the possibility of a large upward shift in the price trend of Bitcoin, igniting interest and speculation in the cryptocurrency space. Ali Martinez’s analysis primarily focuses on several key support and resistance levels, of which a break out from these....
Hong Kong is poised to become a leader with its new spot Bitcoin and Ether Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), but how can they fare up against their US peers which have drawn more than $28 billion in the first three months? Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas has updated his projections, now estimating these ETFs could […]
As the community prepares for the much-anticipated fourth halving set for April 19, 2024, the buzz around Bitcoin-based projects is reaching a fever pitch. Crypto influencer Leshka.eth, with a following of over 128,500 on X (formerly Twitter), has identified a set of altcoins under the Bitcoin financial ecosystem (BTCfi) that could see significant gains post-halving. Crypto Analyst Shares His Top-10 BTCfi Altcoins Leshka.eth told his 128,500 followers on X (formerly Twitter) about the potential of various projects in the BTCfi landscape. He remarked, “The countdown to BTC halving ends in 2....
Global banks have begun actively integrating crypto assets into their financial operations, and XRP has been one of their top preferences. This news signifies a shift in the skepticism surrounding cryptocurrencies, revealing how some of the world’s leading banks seek to leverage XRP’s fundamental strengths as a cross-border payments system. BCBS Highlights XRP Dominance In The Banking Sector The Basel Committee on Bank Supervision (BCBS) has recently published its first data collection template report on banks’ holdings of crypto assets. This report gives detailed insight into the....
The Shiba Inu community has again ramped up its SHIB burning efforts, causing a massive burn rate spike. Despite SHIB’s tumbling price in the past seven days, Shiba Inu’s burn rate has recorded a nearly 48,000% increase. The SHIB community is determined to cut down the Shiba Inu circulating supply, a feat that many believe will positively impact the token’s price. SHIB Community Intensify Token Burn Efforts Following Slight Decline According to data from the Shiba Inu burn tracker, Shibburn, the SHIB burn rate has spiked 47,908% in the last 24 hours. The SHIB ecosystem swept 28.129....
Solana (SOL) continues to dominate the crypto chatter with its recent ascent to an 18-month pinnacle, nearly hitting the $70 mark and capturing the gaze of eager investors. The limelight on the crypto extends beyond its price surge, as DefiLlama reports a noteworthy surge in the trading volume across Solana’s decentralized exchanges (DEXs). In the […]
In an unprecedented analysis, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) has unveiled a comprehensive report detailing the involvement of banks in crypto assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP. The data, which marks a significant step in understanding institutional engagement in the crypto sector, reveals that total crypto exposures reported by banks stand at approximately […]
In a new technical analysis, crypto analyst Dark Defender has identified a bullish ‘Cup and Handle’ pattern on the XRP daily chart, signaling the potential for substantial gains. The pattern, which is characterized by a ‘cup’ resembling a rounding bottom and a ‘handle’ indicating a slight downward drift, suggests a continuation of an upward trend. Dark Defender notes, “XRP formed a cup & handle pattern in the daily time frame. We set targets for $1.05 & $1.88 with the Elliott Waves, and now the Cup-Handle pattern is also blinking XRP to reach the....