Bitcoin’s traditional four-year cycle, driven by halving events, may be ending as institutional money and macro factors reshape market dynamics, according to Grayscale.
Solana is facing significant pressure as liquidity dries up, raising the risk of a sharp price decline. Hundreds of millions in leveraged positions are threatened, though the launch of new ETFs offers a glimmer of long-term hope.
Dogecoin ETFs are losing momentum with trading volumes plummeting, while Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to dominate and gain regulatory approval for use as collateral in derivatives trading.
New U.S. XRP ETFs have attracted nearly a billion euros in inflows within their first month, outpacing some rivals. However, the XRP price has yet to react, remaining stuck in a downtrend as analysts watch for a potential breakout.
Recent movements of millions in bitcoin from wallets linked to the defunct Silk Road darknet marketplace have surfaced, raising questions about remaining funds and founder Ross Ulbricht’s holdings.
A US judge is delaying the sentencing of Terra founder Do Kwon, seeking clarity on his potential prison term in South Korea. The judge wants guarantees that Kwon will serve his full US sentence, even if extradited, and has raised questions about victim compensation.
Ethereum has reclaimed the $3,300 price level, driven by a 6.4% surge and significant capital inflows. Analyst Ted Pillows predicts a further rise to $3,700, supported by BlackRock’s recent $35 million investment and a major ETF inflow of $177.7 million.
The U.S. Federal Reserve has lowered interest rates by 25 basis points, a move widely anticipated by the market. The decision is expected to boost risk-on assets like cryptocurrencies, though the immediate impact on prices remains to be seen.