Category Archives: crypto

Bitcoin whale shifts $76m into Ethereum with leveraged bets amid ‘Ethereum season’

Whale opened $295m ETH longs with up to 10x leverage. ETH ETFs attracted one year’s worth of inflows in six weeks. Institutional ETH reserves surged from $6bn to $17bn in a month. An old Bitcoin (BTC) whale has moved millions into Ethereum (ETH), marking one of the largest visible portfolio shifts this quarter. Blockchain data […]

The altcoin uprising: Ether, Solana, and BNB defy market fear as Bitcoin stalls

Major altcoins like Ether and Solana are strongly outperforming Bitcoin. BNB, the token of BNB Chain, surged 6% to a new all-time high of 875. Bitcoin’s market dominance is on the verge of hitting a new six-month low. In a stunning display of defiance, a powerful cohort of major altcoins staged a dramatic comeback on […]

Bitwise forecasts Bitcoin as best-performing asset over next decade

Bitwise projects Bitcoin to deliver 28% annual returns over the next decade. Institutions now view Bitcoin like equities and bonds for portfolio allocation. Spot ETFs and corporate treasuries fuel Bitcoin’s growing long-term adoption. Bitwise Asset Management expects bitcoin to deliver the strongest returns of any major asset class over the next ten years, projecting a […]

SoFi Bank to start using Bitcoin for cross-border payments

SoFi will enable instant cross-border transfers using Bitcoin and UMA. Transfers will convert USD to Bitcoin via Lightning, then to local currency. The service will first launch in Mexico with lower fees than traditional remittances. SoFi Bank is preparing to shake up the global remittance industry by introducing a blockchain-powered international money transfer service. The […]

Crypto update: Bitcoin slips as analysts warn of ‘fragile’ market structure

Bitcoin and Ether prices are falling despite positive industry news. A key disconnect exists between weak price action and strong fundamentals. Glassnode warns of market fragility and stretched leverage in the short term. A profound and unsettling disconnect is cleaving the cryptocurrency market in two as the trading day begins in Asia. While a torrent […]

Bitcoin at risk of a 51% attack from two miners

Foundry USA and AntPool now control over half of Bitcoin’s hash power. Bitcoin price is slipping toward $110,530, a crucial support level. Macro fears and Fed shifts add pressure to already weak crypto markets. After Monero’s 51% takeover, two Bitcoin mining pools have sparked fears of a potential 51% attack on Bitcoin. Notably, the developments […]

Bitcoin sees strong accumulation despite BTC price pullback

Bitcoin price is near $115,300 after bouncing off lows of $114k. Despite sharp declines this past week, BTC is seeing robust accumulation. Onchain data suggests aggressive whale buying. Bitcoin (BTC) price hovers around $115,300 in early trading on August 19, 2025, but despite the pullback that includes a dip to lows of $114k, the benchmark […]

BTC slips 1.1% to $116K as traders brace for August weakness

Crypto markets show a split between institutional bulls and retail bears. Prediction markets signal a bearish end to August for Bitcoin. Derivatives data shows caution, with funding rates turning negative. A profound and unsettling divide is splitting the cryptocurrency market in two as the trading day begins in East Asia. While the world’s largest institutions […]

Metaplanet adds 775 Bitcoin to treasury amid market pullback

Simon Gerovich said the company acquired the bitcoins at an average cost of $120,006 each. Metaplanet began implementing its Bitcoin accumulation strategy in April 2024. With the latest purchase, Metaplanet’s total bitcoin holdings have risen to 18,888 BTC, valued at about $1.94 billion. Metaplanet, a Japanese Bitcoin treasury company, has purchased an additional 775 BTC […]

Norway’s $1.6 trillion wealth fund boosts indirect Bitcoin exposure by 192% in Q2 2025

NBIM now holds the equivalent of 7,161 BTC through listed equities. Institutional interest in Bitcoin grows through ETFs and corporate holdings. The move may signal early stages of sovereign-backed Bitcoin adoption. Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the largest in the world, has taken a significant step into the cryptocurrency market, increasing its Bitcoin (BTC) exposure by […]

Bitcoin hits new all-time high as Fed easing bets and favorable US policy align

Bitcoin smashes its record, climbing to a new all-time high of $124,002. Hopes for a significant Federal Reserve rate cut are fueling the rally. A new executive order opens the door for crypto in 401(k) retirement plans. Bitcoin blasted through to a new all-time high on Thursday, as a perfect storm of roaring optimism over […]

SIGN price soars 11% as Sign Foundation completes $12M token buyback

Sign Foundation has wrapped its first buyback of SIGN coins. It acquired $8M via the open market and $4M through private settlements. SIGN has gained 11% in the past day amidst revived optimism. Digital currencies performed well on Monday, and positive news flooded the market. While enthusiasts anticipate an altcoin season, the Sign Foundation confirmed […]

Altcoins soar, Bitcoin stalls as Fed rate cut speculation hits fever pitch

A simmering crypto rally boiled over into a full-blown frenzy during late US trading hours on Tuesday, after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dropped a bombshell suggestion that sent shockwaves through the market: the Federal Reserve should consider an aggressive 50 basis point rate cut. His words acted like rocket fuel for risk assets, unleashing a […]

Bitcoin price forecast: BTC price steadies as long-term holder selloff cools

Long-term holder (LTH) selloffs cool, easing Bitcoin price selling pressure. BTC price holds above $116,817 despite rejection near $122K. CPI data may decide the next major BTC price move. Bitcoin price forecast shows BTC price steadying as long-term holder selloffs cool. Meanwhile, traders are watching on-chain flows and macro prints for signs of the next […]

Bitcoin eases from $122,000 high on profit-taking; CPI report looms

Bitcoin’s push toward new records was stopped by profit-taking, causing a price retreat from a high of $122,200 back to $118,500. A technical gap in the CME futures market between $117,430 and $119,000 has created a potential target for a short-term price pullback. Upcoming US inflation data, particularly the CPI, is considered the week’s most […]