Author: John Smith
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan believes Ethereum could lead the next crypto rally, pointing to an upgrade catalyst that investors are overlooking. Summary Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says Ethereum could lead next crypto rally with Fusaka upgrade. The December 3 Fusaka upgrade introduces minimum Layer 2 data fee for revenue capture. Hougan sees tokens shifting to value capture with Uniswap proposing fee switch model. The Fusaka upgrade scheduled for December 3 may increase Ethereum’s revenue capture by 5 to 10 times through a minimum Layer 2 data fee. Hougan argues the market is missing a broader trend: major tokens are quickly…
In this edition of the weekly recap, Cardano experienced an unexpected chain split from a malformed transaction, a miner defied odds to mine a Bitcoin block worth $265,000, and a UK-led initiative targeting Russian sanctions evasion reached 128 arrests. Summary Cardano sees a chain split from a malformed transaction as its price dips. A solo miner with 6 TH/s mines a $265K Bitcoin block in a near-impossible win. UK sanctions probe reaches 128 arrests with $32.6M seized in cash and crypto. Cardano chain split triggers user apology Cardano (ADA) experienced a price drop following an unexpected divergence caused by a…
The market threw some turbulence at Solana today. The Solana price took a steep hit before making a mild recovery, but overall momentum is still cooling off. Even Solana ETF launches haven’t stopped the downturn. With volatility ramping up, traders are paying close attention to SOL’s next big move. Summary Solana fell to around $122.3 before recovering to $125, marking a 10% 24-hour drop and a 30% monthly decline. Despite new SOL ETFs driving inflows, the price faces strong selling pressure. A move above $135 could signal bullish momentum, backed by ongoing institutional demand. Falling below $125 may trigger further…
The crypto market is going up today, Nov. 23, as investors buy the recent dip and as stablecoin supply in exchanges start rising. Summary The crypto market is going up today, with Bitcoin hitting $86,000. This rally is happening as investors buy the recent dip. Futures open interest and stablecoin supply in exchanges have been rising. Bitcoin (BTC) price rose to $86,000, up by nearly 8% from the lowest level this year. Top altcoins like Zcash (ZEC), Cronos (CRO), Monero (XMR), and Aerodrome Finance were up by over 10% in the last 24 hours. Data compiled by CoinMarketCap shows that…
Monad price will be in the spotlight this week as the developers launch its mainnet after a highly successful Initial Coin Offering by Coinbase, the top American exchange. Summary Monad raised $269 million from investors during its token sale last week. The developers will launch the mainnet launch on Monday. The MON token will start trading on Monday, with history showing that it will drop. Monad, a layer-1 network with EVM compatibility, raised $269 million in the most successful ICOs this year. Over 85k participants bought the MON token, a sign that it has momentum. Most importantly, the ICO was…
Asia’s crypto audience has made a decisive shift: they’re no longer relying on algorithms to tell them what matters. In the second quarter of 2025, 82% of all crypto-native traffic in the region flowed into tier-1 publishers, according to new findings from Outset Data Pulse, a continuous intelligence framework developed to track visibility, engagement, and trust across the global crypto media ecosystem. Behind that dominance lies an even stronger signal: 54% of all visits were direct, meaning readers went straight to outlets they already know and trust. At Outset PR, we found evidence to support a market consolidating around trusted…
Coinbase Global Inc., the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S., has just made a bold move: the acquisition of Vector, a decentralized trading platform built on Solana. Summary ECB warns of financial instability: Alvaro Santos Pereira highlights risks from a potential market correction. Pereira stresses the need for central banks to preserve flexibility, keeping room for rate cuts if another shock hits the economy. After the week’s crypto downturn, the outlook remains uncertain, though markets steadied after hints of potential rate cuts. Fortune first broke the news. According to a blog post from Coinbase, the deal is all about turbocharging…
One year ago, Citron Research, the well-known short-selling firm, publicly recommended a short position on Strategy, back when it was known as MicroStrategy, while simultaneously suggesting a long position on Bitcoin. The call, which was made amid a highly volatile crypto market, has aged well. MicroStrategy’s stock has dropped 68% over the past 12 months, while Bitcoin (BTC) saw a more modest decline of 15%. See below. $MSTR How did this one age?One year ago today, Citron laid out the short $MSTR / long BTC trade. https://t.co/SCxZHvjykhTwelve months later: MSTR –68% and BTC –15%.Proud of the timing — and grateful…
Bitcoin is currently hovering just above $83,000, amidst a wave of liquidations worth about $2 billion. Heavy outflows from spot ETFs followed, with $903.1 million leaving Bitcoin funds and $261.6 million exiting Ethereum products. Summary Bitcoin’s realized losses have surged, mirroring the FTX collapse. Ethereum, Solana, and XRP face high selling volume. Institutional interest remains, considering the recent launch of an XRP-focused ETF on the NYSE. Glassnode data shows Bitcoin’s realized losses have surged, similar to levels seen during the FTX collapse, as short-term holders unwind positions. Ethereum is struggling around $2,700, with resistance at $3,200. Solana and Ripple’s XRP…
According to CryptoSlam data, NFT sales volume has dropped by 4.97% to $72.53 million, down from last week’s $79.31 million. Summary NFT sales dropped 4.97% to $72.53M while buyers surged 77% to over 293,000. Sellers jumped 106% to 284,166 as total NFT transactions declined 12.67%. Crypto market weakness hit NFTs as Bitcoin fell to $84K and ETH lost $2,800. Market participation has surged, with NFT buyers climbing by 77.11% to 293,459 and sellers jumping by 106.26% to 284,166. NFT transactions fell by 12.67% to 940,416. This drop in NFT market performance happens as crypto prices have gone down. Bitcoin (BTC)…