More than $246 million in crypto futures positions were wiped out in a single day as Bitcoin reversed sharply on Thursday, punishing traders who had bet against the market. The leading cryptocurrency climbed back to around $73,300 — a gain of roughly 4.5% over 24 hours — after a stretch of selling had dragged prices into the high $60,000 range. Related Reading: Cardano’s DeFi Boom: TVL Spikes 23% In Less Than 2 Weeks The move carried the hallmarks of a short squeeze. Funding rates had gone deeply negative in the days before the reversal, a sign that bearish bets had piled up on exchanges.....
This XRP Level Is ‘Where Everything Changes,’ Analyst Says
XRP is in a compression phase rather than a breakdown, according to analyst EGRAG CRYPTO, who says the chart’s most important trigger now sits at $2.20. In a post published Friday, he argued that reclaiming that level would mark the point where the current structure turns decisively constructive again. EGRAG’s analysis is built around the monthly XRP chart and, specifically, the 21-period exponential moving average. “I keep repeating this: I don’t predict the future. I read charts, study cycles, and utilize on indicators,” he wrote, framing the setup less as a directional call than as a....
HSBC, Standard Chartered To Receive First Stablecoin Licenses In Hong Kong – ...
Hong Kong is expected to grant the first batch of stablecoin issuer licenses within two weeks, reportedly choosing HSBC and Standard Chartered as the first companies to obtain the long-awaited approval. Related Reading: Bank Of England Open To Review Stablecoin Ownership Cap Proposal Following Backlash HSBC, Standard Chartered Lead Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Race On Friday, […]
Is XRP’s Supply Tightening? Exchange Outflows, ETF Demand Suggest It Might Be
Goldman Sachs has quietly built one of the largest known institutional positions in XRP, holding close to $154 million through various exchange-traded fund products — a figure that places the Wall Street giant ahead of hedge funds and trading firms that have also begun staking out exposure to the digital asset. Related Reading: Ghana’s Crypto Push Begins As 11 Companies Enter SEC Sandbox Institutions Move In As Retail Pulls Coins Off Exchanges The Goldman position was disclosed alongside smaller holdings from Millennium Management, which reported about $23 million in XRP ETF exposure, and....
BlackRock’s Staked Ethereum Fund Debuts With $107M In Assets, Monthly Yield F...
Three institutional-grade validator firms — Figment, Galaxy Digital, and Attestant — will run the Ethereum network nodes that power BlackRock’s newest crypto product, the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust. Related Reading: JPMorgan Hit With Lawsuit Tied To $328 Million Crypto Ponzi Scheme The fund launched Thursday on Nasdaq under the ticker ETHB, giving everyday investors a […]
Ethereum is currently testing key resistance levels as the broader cryptocurrency market attempts to recover from the recent period of volatility and downward pressure. After weeks of corrective price action, ETH has begun to stabilize, with buyers gradually pushing the asset higher as traders reassess market conditions and liquidity flows across digital assets. Related Reading: […]
Bitcoin Miners’ AI Shift May Create New Overhang, Lekker Capital CIO Warns
Lekker Capital CIO Quinn Thompson argues on X that collapsing mining economics, combined with a growing shift by public miners toward AI and high-performance compute, could turn corporate BTC treasuries into a fresh source of market supply. “A large underappreciated headwind for Bitcoin is the disaster that which is mining economics. The only way this heals is through a decline in hashrate, which is being spearheaded by the AI compute first movers like CORZ, WULF, CIFR, IREN, etc.,” Thompson wrote. The chart Thompson shared, frames the problem visually. It shows aggregate bitcoin holdings....
Ethereum is attempting to reclaim the $2,100 level as the broader cryptocurrency market experiences a modest wave of relief after weeks of volatility and sideways trading. While price action remains fragile, recent on-chain data suggests that large investors may be beginning to position themselves as the market searches for direction. Related Reading: XRP Reserves On Binance Drop To Lowest Level Since April 2025 – A $3.7B Drain According to blockchain analytics platform Arkham, a single wallet accumulated approximately $61.9 million worth of ETH in a series of transactions executed....
Vitalik Buterin’s SHIB Gift Backfires? Warns Of “Authoritarian” AI Push From ...
Ethereum’s co-founfer, Vitalik Buterin, has publicly distanced himself from the Future of Life Institute (FLI), the AI-security driven nonprofit he helped supercharge with a massive SHIB donation in 2021. Vitalik Buterin Clears The Record If there is something that Vitalik Buterin values most of all is clarity against misinformation. That’s why he doesn’t take lightly […]
Binance Is Suing The Wall Street Journal — And Now Congress Wants Answers Too
The timing couldn’t have been more awkward for Binance. Just as the exchange filed a defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal this week, three US senators turned around and publicly announced they’d be watching any related Justice Department probe like hawks. Related Reading: SBF Retrial Bid Meets Resistance From US Prosecutors For a company […]
Memecoin Whales Only: Trump’s Exclusive $TRUMP Dinner Fuels Rally – But For H...
US president Donald Trump is gearing up to host his second memecoin-holder exclusive event at his Mar-a-Lago state in Florida on April 25. Another Edition Of The Memecoin Black-Tie Gala Following the same pattern as his now famously May 22 “gala dinner”, that required roughly $148 million in cumulative token holdings for entry, $TRUMP saw a spike of as much as 10%, surpassing the $3 threshold hours after the team’s announcement of the event. SATURDAY, APRIL 25 AT MAR-A-LAGO! The Most Exclusive Crypto and Business Conference in the World & Gala Luncheon with PRESIDENT TRUMP and 18 other....
Is Bitcoin Undervalued? MVRV Ratio Mirrors Post-FTX Stress Levels
Bitcoin is attempting to climb above the $72,000 level as the market searches for direction following weeks of volatile and largely sideways price action. While buyers have recently pushed the asset higher, the $72K zone continues to act as a key resistance level, limiting upward momentum as traders evaluate both macroeconomic conditions and on-chain signals. […]
Ethereum Topples Bitcoin By 3x In Major Metric, But Can Price Still Reclaim $...
Ethereum is holding a commanding lead over Bitcoin in an interesting adoption indicator, even as its price action continues to face pressure around $2,000 to $2,100. New on-chain data shows that ETH’s network user base has expanded massively over the past decade. As it stands, Ethereum now has more than three times as many wallets […]
Ethereum Whale Loads Up $152M In ETH In Three Days — How Much More Will He Buy?
Ethereum is attempting to reclaim the $2,100 level as the broader cryptocurrency market experiences a wave of short-term relief following weeks of volatility and downward pressure. While price action remains fragile, buyers have recently pushed ETH higher as traders reassess market conditions and liquidity flows across digital assets. Related Reading: XRP Reserves On Binance Drop To Lowest Level Since April 2025 – A $3.7B Drain Amid this recovery attempt, new on-chain data from blockchain analytics platform Arkham has drawn significant attention. According to the data, a large wallet....
Bitcoin Shark & Whale Wallets Hit 20,031—A New Record
On-chain data shows the shark and whale population on the Bitcoin network has surged to a new record, indicating continued influx of large entities. Bitcoin Sharks & Whales Are Sitting At A Record Count According to data from on-chain analytics firm Santiment, there are currently a record number of Bitcoin investors holding over 100 tokens. […]
Cardano Just Saw A Large Spike In DeFi Activity, Why Is Price Still Strugglin...
DeFi activity on the Cardano (ADA) network is showing strong momentum, with Total Value Locked (TVL) spiking by more than 23%. Despite increased on-chain activity, ADA continues to trade below $0.3, with lackluster performance, price swings, and persistent sell-offs over the past months. Cardano Sees DeFi Growth As ADA Price Dwindles Cardano’s decentralized finance ecosystem is experiencing a notable surge in activity, even as the ADA price remains depressed. As of March 13, 2026, the token sat at around $0.27, down more than 90% decline from its all-time highs, creating a striking....
On-chain analytics firm Glassnode has explained how a flip in Bitcoin short-term holder profitability could act as a precondition for a sustained price recovery. Bitcoin STH Supply In Profit Is Currently Under 50% In a new post on X, Glassnode has talked about the latest trend in the Supply in Profit metric for the Bitcoin short-term holders (STHs). The Supply in Profit measures, as its name suggests, the percentage of the BTC supply that’s currently being held at some net unrealized gain. Related Reading: Bitcoin Returns Mirror Late-2022 Levels Seen Before 67% Rally: Santiment In....
Bitcoin Liquidation Clusters Become Clearer, And Traders Are Leaning Long On BTC
Bitcoin’s price is holding firm above the $70,000 level despite a bearish market performance, as many cryptocurrency assets experience sideways action. While it seems that the market is being heavily controlled by sellers, bulls are starting to resurface and are leaning toward the long side. A Bitcoin Bullish Bias Toward Long Positions With the shifting […]
Ethereum Gains New Inflow Channel As BlackRock’s ETHB Starts Trading
The institutional access to Ethereum continues to expand as traditional finance deepens its involvement in digital asset markets. A new development drawing attention is the launch of BlackRock’s ETHB, which introduces another potential channel for capital to flow into the ETH ecosystem. This product provides investors with regulated exposure to ETH through familiar market infrastructure. BlackRock has opened a new potential inflow channel for Ethereum with the launch of its staked ETH Trust, ETHB, which has begun trading. Analyst Milk Road has revealed on X that this ETHB is not just....
The Bitcoin Game Plan That Shows How To Navigate BTC Below $100,000
A crypto analyst has released a detailed breakdown of his Bitcoin (BTC) game plan, covering multiple price scenarios as market conditions continue to shift and appear to be entering critical stages. His update also presents a comprehensive outlook for the months ahead, including adjustments to his positions below $100,000 as he heads into Q2 2026. […]
Bitcoin Price From $70,000 To $110,000 In 2 Months? Analyst Reveals How
A crypto analyst is calling for a $40,000 Bitcoin price surge within 60 days, and the macro environment may be building the case for exactly that. Bitcoin is still pushing around $70,000, and many traders are watching closely after weeks of volatility across global markets. Bitcoin Will Have Its Turn Very Soon One market participant known as ₿ariksis suggested that the Bitcoin price could surge from $70,000 to $110,000 within the next 60 days if the current macro and technical conditions are set up well. Related Reading: Has Bitcoin Price Bottomed Yet? Analyst Says We’re Not There Yet....
Millions Of RLUSD Are Gone Forever After This Major Ripple Burn
Ripple’s dollar-pegged stablecoin RLUSD is seeing a period of supply reductions, with millions of tokens permanently removed from circulation in a series of burn transactions tied to Ripple’s treasury activity. Blockchain trackers monitoring RLUSD activity show that multiple large burns have taken place recently, eliminating tens of millions of tokens from supply. The most recent burn […]
Bitcoin Price Nearing Bottom? Key Indicators Suggest End Of Downturn–Bloomberg
As Bitcoin (BTC) seeks to solidify its position around $71,000, the cryptocurrency faces a challenge from the $74,000 resistance level that has so far prevented a decisive breakout. However, recent insights from Bloomberg indicate that a collection of indicators, historically associated with the conclusion of downward trends, suggest the current sell-off may be reaching its final phase. Bitcoin Recovery In Sight? Brett Munster of Blockforce Capital said that one of these indicators has already entered a range that has frequently preceded past lows. Meanwhile, two others are indicating....
Bitcoin And Crypto Exchanges Could Be In Trouble, Here’s Why
Bitcoin and crypto exchanges built much of the cryptocurrency industry’s reputation by challenging traditional finance. However, as major Wall Street institutions deepen their involvement in crypto services, the structure of the market could begin to change in ways that place pressure on both exchanges and the broader ecosystem surrounding Bitcoin. Why Bitcoin And Crypto Exchanges Could Face Pressure Recent industry commentary highlights how large financial institutions are gradually positioning themselves to compete directly with crypto exchanges. Among them, Morgan Stanley has been....
The ongoing volatile market condition is persistently hampering Cardano’s (ADA) price action, keeping it below the $0.3 mark. Despite the downward price action, ADA’s chart shows that the altcoin is now at a critical moment. At the same time, on-chain activity has picked up pace, suggesting underlying strength. Growing On-Chain Engagement Meets With Buying Opportunity […]
XRP Tests Macro Trendline As Market Eyes Next Expansion
XRP may be approaching another pivotal moment as its long-term cycle pattern continues to repeat. Historically, strong expansion phases have been followed by extended corrections before the market eventually builds momentum for the next major move. With price now nearing key structural support and technical confluence zones, analysts suggest the current consolidation could represent the groundwork for a potential expansion phase ahead. XRP Continues To Respect Long-Term Rising Trendline According to crypto analyst Egrag Crypto, XRP has continued to respect a long-term ascending trendline....
Elon Musk Has Confirmed When X Money Will Be Available, But Do You Know What ...
The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, has confirmed when public access to X Money will be available. This has raised speculation about what to expect from this feature, especially regarding potential crypto integration. Elon Musk Reveals When Public Access For X Money To Rollout Next Month In an X post, Elon Musk revealed that early […]
Why The Dogecoin EMA Is The Level That Will Determine The Next Price Move
Crypto analyst Osemka has suggested that DOGE is at a make-or-break level, where it could see a parabolic move to the upside or suffer a huge decline. The analyst alluded to the Dogecoin EMA, which could determine the next move for the foremost meme coin. Dogecoin EMA Set To Determine Next Move For The Meme Coin In an X post, Osemka said that something will soon have to give, alluding to the Dogecoin EMA. The analyst noted that DOGE has been getting slammed by the EMA for the past three weeks, that there will soon be no room left to run, and that a decision will be made. The accompanying....
Vitalik Buterin Argues Ethereum’s Biggest Use Case Is Data Availability
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin says the network’s clearest value proposition may not be smart contracts or payments, but something more foundational: acting as a censorship-resistant public data layer. In a post reflecting on conversations at Real World Crypto and related events, Buterin argued that stepping outside “blockchain baggage” makes ETH’s core utility easier to see. […]
Bitcoin Defies Turmoil: Blasts Past $72K as Middle East Jitters Rattle Global...
Bitcoin (BTC) is grinding higher above the $71K–72K zone, shrugging off a stronger dollar, surging oil and Middle East war jitters while global stocks wobble. A Modest Win For Bitcoin During the London morning, bitcoin held firm near the top of the day’s range while regional equity indices traded mixed and volatility in energy and […]
Bitcoin Eyes Gold’s Crown As Institutional Money Quietly Shifts
Wall Street’s biggest gold fund saw something unusual recently — a single-day outflow of $3 billion from SPDR Gold Shares, a number that dwarfed any comparable daily exit over the prior two years by more than 200%. The $3 billion single-day outflow from SPDR Gold Shares — a US gold-backed ETF trading under the ticker GLD — was flagged by the Kobeissi Letter as exceeding any comparable daily exit over the prior two years by more than 200%. Related Reading: Ghana’s Crypto Push Begins As 11 Companies Enter SEC Sandbox On the same side of the ledger, Bitcoin exchange-traded funds....
Trump Memecoin Dangles Mar-A-Lago Access As Token Price Spikes 34%
Protesters once shouted “Shame!” at guests leaving the first one. Now there’s a second. A Token In Freefall The TRUMP memecoin had just touched the lowest price in its history — down 96% from the $73 peak it hit in January 2025 — when its backers dropped an announcement that sent the price ticking back […]
Crypto Sanctions Shock: Treasury Hits DPRK IT Web After $800M Fraud
The US Treasury (OFAC) has sanctioned six individuals and two entities tied to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) IT‑worker schemes that allegedly generated nearly $800 million in 2024. US Vs. DPRK Over Crypto Fraud Crypto is once again at the center of Washington’s latest sanctions push. On an official press release on March 12, the US Treasury announced that they have blacklisted a North Korean IT‑worker network accused of routing nearly $800 million through digital assets to fund weapons programs in 2024. The Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, quoted on the....
Pundit Shares What The XRP Float Is Likely To Be For Global Settlement
A crypto pundit has outlined what the XRP circulating supply could look like if the cryptocurrency is adopted as a global settlement asset. According to him, the effective float available for real-time payments could be significantly smaller than XRP’s total supply, a factor he argues may play a central role in determining the cryptocurrency’s price at full operational capacity. XRP Supply To Shrink With Global Settlement Adoption A new discussion about the future supply of XRP has caught the attention of the crypto community following a brief commentary by XRP advocate @UnknownDLT on X.....
Fed Set To Review ‘Toxic’ Bitcoin Basel Treatment For Major US Banks
The Federal Reserve is set to open a new chapter in the US Basel III debate next week, and for Bitcoin policy advocates the stakes are unusually clear: whether the largest American banks will keep inheriting a capital regime that treats bitcoin as effectively untouchable. The fight centers on Basel’s 1,250% risk weight for certain […]
Charles Edwards Says Bitcoin Is In A Value Zone, But Not Yet At Deep Value
Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards says Bitcoin has moved into a historically attractive accumulation area, but not yet the kind of deep-discount zone that defined the best buying opportunities of prior cycles. In his view, the setup is constructive for long-term holders, though still lacking the confirmation needed to call a durable bottom. Speaking with Crypto Consulting Institute’s Joe Shew, Edwards framed Bitcoin as “closer to the bottom than the top,” with multiple on-chain metrics pointing to value even as price action remains damaged. He stopped short, however, of calling....
Has Elon Musk Completely Abandoned Dogecoin? Here’s The Last Time He Tweeted ...
Elon Musk’s role in the growth of Dogecoin over the years cannot be overstated, as the billionaire served as the cornerstone of the 36,000% rally that caught attention back in 2021. The support for the meme coin also continued long after this, moving Dogecoin into the payments sector as well. However, following Musk’s acquisition of […]
Not XRP Or Ethereum: You Won’t Believe The Network With The Highest Number Of...
Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization on the Ethereum network and the XRP Ledger has been ramping up over the last few years. This has become more prominent with a shift toward bringing more real-world assets (RWA) into the crypto industry, to allow access to more ‘stable’ investment options. But despite the Ethereum network and the XRP Ledger being the leading names that come to mind when people talk about RWA, they are surprisingly not the network with the most RWA users. Ethereum And XRP Are Not In The Top Rank Of Users The Ethereum network currently remains the leader when it comes to....
US President To Host Exclusive Luncheon For TRUMP Holders April 25 At Mar-a-Lago
President Donald Trump is preparing to host the second exclusive dinner for holders of his official memecoin, TRUMP, which briefly saw its price surpass $3 following the announcement of the event set for April 25 at Mar-a-Lago. Trump’s Upcoming Gala Luncheon According to the official website for the memecoin, attendees will have the opportunity to […]
Altcoin Spot Activity Slumps, But Bitcoin Volume Stays Resilient
On-chain data shows the Bitcoin spot volume has shown resilience recently while the rest of the cryptocurrency sector has seen a slump. Altcoins Have Noted A Decline In Spot Activity Since Late January As highlighted by on-chain analytics firm Glassnode in a new post on X, Bitcoin and the rest of the cryptocurrency market have […]
Ethereum Eyes $2,100 Retest As BlackRock Debuts Staked ETH ETF
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has expanded its digital assets offering and debuted its staked Ethereum (ETH) Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) on Nasdaq. Amid the news, the King of Altcoins is attempting to break out of its local range to challenge its bearish outlook. Related Reading: BNB Chain Dominates 40% Of Global Stablecoin Transactions With Small-Value Transfers BlackRock Debuts Staked Ethereum ETF On Thursday, BlackRock introduced the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB) on Nasdaq to “provide investors with exposure to spot ether while potentially generating income by....
Bitcoin Returns Mirror Late-2022 Levels Seen Before 67% Rally: Santiment
On-chain analytics firm Santiment has highlighted how the average Bitcoin returns of the buyers from the past year are looking similar to late 2022. 365-Day Bitcoin MVRV Ratio Has Plunged Recently In a new post on X, Santiment has talked about the latest trend in the Bitcoin Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) Ratio. This on-chain indicator measures the ratio between the market cap of the asset and its Realized Cap. The Realized Cap here refers to a capitalization model that calculates the total value of the cryptocurrency by assuming that the ‘real’ value of each token in....
Bitcoin Historically Surges 54% On Average Post-US Midterm Elections, Binance
Despite trading more than 40% below its all-time high, with $70,000 serving as a short-term support level, Bitcoin (BTC) may be poised for a repeat pattern that could lead to a 54% increase following this year’s US midterm elections. New research from cryptocurrency exchange Binance suggests that, historically, the aftermath of midterm elections has been positive for both the Bitcoin price and the S&P 500. Will Bitcoin Follow Historical Patterns? The research shows that since 1939, the S&P 500 has reported no negative returns in the 12 months following midterm elections, averaging....
Bitcoin Tax Battle: Bitcoin Policy Institute Pushes For Inclusion, Coinbase T...
On Thursday, the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) published a new report regarding the ongoing discussion in the US Congress about the Bitcoin de minimis tax exemption. This comes amidst Coinbase’s battle against accusations related to the issue that surfaced earlier this week. Concerns Over Future Of Bitcoin Tax Legislation The BPI has brought attention to […]
SBF Retrial Bid Meets Resistance From US Prosecutors
US President Donald Trump reportedly shut the door on a pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried back in January. That left the convicted FTX founder, a.k.a. SBF, with two paths out of a 25-year prison sentence — an appeal already working its way through federal court, and a motion for a new trial filed last month. Federal […]
Binance Warning? Leverage Explodes As Crypto Tracks A World On Edge
Binance’s futures-to-spot ratio has jumped to a 1.5-year high, its highest level since mid-2023. But why? What The Binance Data Says About The Market New data from CryptoQuant analyst Maartuun shows that Binance’s derivative volume is dwarfing spot trading, as the futures/spot ratio has risen to around 5.1. This means that for every $1 traded on spot, about $5 are traded on futures. Most “price discovery” and liquidity is happening in the derivatives order books, not in simple buy‑and‑hold spot markets. Binance-Futures/Spot Volume Ratio. Source: CryptoQuant When the ratio is high, it....
Ghana’s Crypto Push Begins As 11 Companies Enter SEC Sandbox
Mobile money is everywhere in Ghana. And now, crypto wants in on that infrastructure too. Related Reading: Bitcoin Crosses 20 Million Coins Mined — And Only 1 In 20 Remains Foreign Players Circle As Local Framework Takes Shape Blockchain.com, one of the older names in the industry, announced this week it had moved into the Ghanaian market with a sharp focus on tying crypto payments to the country’s mobile money ecosystem. The move came just days after Ghana’s Securities and Exchange Commission published a list of 11 virtual asset companies cleared to operate inside a new....
Bank Of England Open To Review Stablecoin Ownership Cap Proposal Following Ba...
The Bank of England (BoE) has signaled openness to softening its regulatory approach to systemic pound-pegged stablecoins after facing backlash from lawmakers and industry leaders over certain proposed policies. Related Reading: Binance Founder Now Richer Than Bill Gates? CZ Reacts To $110B Net Worth Estimate BoE To Revise Stablecoin Regulation Proposal On Wednesday, Bank of […]
Solana (SOL) Upside Awakens — Will Bulls Finally Hit $100?
Solana started a fresh increase above the $88 zone. SOL price is now consolidating near $90 and might aim for more gains above the $92 zone. SOL price started a fresh upward move above the $85 and $88 levels against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $88 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a key contracting triangle with resistance at $87 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could extend gains if it clears the $92 resistance zone. Solana Price Regains Traction Solana price started a decent increase after it....
Weiss Crypto Flags 3 Key Risks For Hyperliquid And HYPE
Weiss Crypto is making a two-sided case on Hyperliquid’s HYPE token: bullish on the protocol’s fee-driven tokenomics, but clear that investors should not mistake momentum for the absence of risk. In a series of posts over the past days, the research outlet argued that HYPE’s buyback-and-burn structure remains a core strength even as token unlocks, competition and regulation stay firmly on the table. Hyperliquid Faces 3 Key Risks And The Bullish Case The cautionary note was direct. “But there are some HYPE risks investors should take into consideration,” Weiss Crypto wrote on Wednesday,....
