Author: John Smith
Ethereum spot ETFs recorded $10.26 million in net inflows on February 13, breaking a two-day outflow streak that saw $242.28 million in redemptions. Summary Ethereum ETFs added $10M as ETH price reclaimed $2,000. Bitcoin ETFs saw modest $15M inflows after prior outflows. Weekly ETH ETF flows remain negative despite rebound. Grayscale’s mini ETH trust led flows with $14.51 million, followed by VanEck’s ETHV at $3.00 million and Fidelity’s FETH at $2.04 million. Ethereum (ETH) price gained 5.8% over 24 hours to reclaim the $2,000 level, trading in a range of $1,926.66 to $2,067.44. The recovery follows sharp declines across longer…
Grayscale Investments has reportedly submitted an S-1 application to the Securities and Exchange Commission for an AAVE spot exchange-traded fund, according to regulatory filings. Summary The largest digital asset manager has previously filed applications for various digital asset investment products. AAVE, a decentralized finance protocol, has recently drawn attention following a governance vote on decentralizing its operational structure. The filing comes as AAVE, a decentralized finance protocol, has drawn attention following a governance vote on decentralizing its operational structure. The proposal received support from the AAVE community, according to reports. Grayscale, the largest digital asset manager, has not released additional…
BlockTower founder Ari Paul believes the crypto markets are at a critical crossroads, facing two potential outcomes. Summary The market may have already reached its peak, with slow real-world adoption and mixed results from initiatives like El Salvador’s Bitcoin experiment. Despite the downturn, Bitcoin and crypto remain attractive to speculative investors, with growing development and potential for a renewed rally. Bitcoin’s sustainability may be at risk if prices stagnate, with diminishing block rewards and pressure on the broader crypto industry, especially exchanges and custodians. Paul outlined that one possibility is that the crypto market has already reached its peak, particularly…
Cryptocurrency markets have undergone structural changes that may prevent most alternative digital assets from reaching their previous all-time highs. Summary Most altcoins are unlikely to reach previous all-time highs due to liquidity issues and capital being concentrated in large-cap assets. The current market may be undergoing a mid-cycle reset, with most of the price decline already completed, followed by about 200 days of sideways consolidation before price expansion resumes. Traditional four-year cycle models may no longer apply, with the market showing faster declines and a potential earlier recovery than anticipated by the consensus view of a prolonged bear market. Institutional…
Chainlink’s price is stabilizing at key Fibonacci support, with oversold RSI readings and improving momentum pointing toward a potential relief rally into the $10 resistance zone. Summary $8.33 Fibonacci support is holding, confirming a short-term swing low RSI remains oversold, signaling selling pressure exhaustion Bullish momentum building, with $10 as the next key resistance Chainlink (LINK) price action is beginning to show constructive signs after an extended period of downside pressure. Following weeks of aggressive selling, LINK has established a clear swing low and is now attempting to build a base above a technically significant support zone. This shift comes…
Bitcoin flirted with US$60,000 last week before staging a modest recovery, leaving altcoins to nurse bruised egos and investors to wonder if they’re holding the next “dead token.” Meanwhile, AI stocks are stealing capital and attention like a toddler in a candy store. Welcome to crypto’s latest de-risking phase, where patience is as much an asset as Bitcoin itself. Summary Bitcoin dropped roughly 50% from its October 2025 high, with altcoins lagging heavily as investors rotate capital toward AI, defensive narratives, and larger, more durable crypto assets. Hawkish Fed expectations, a cooling labor market, and geopolitical uncertainties are limiting liquidity…
Coinbase stock jumped by 5% on Friday, a day after the top crypto exchange reported weak financial results, including falling revenues and soaring losses. Summary Coinbase share price bounced back after publishing its financial results. Its revenue declined, and its profits fell as expenses rose and crypto prices fell. Top Wall Street analysts maintained their bullish outlook while lowering their targets. Coinbase shares jumped to $147, well above the year-to-date low of $140. It remains well below the all-time high of $445. Top analysts maintained a buy rating on COIN stock The rebound came after H.C. Wainwright maintained its buy…
After dipping to $65,092 yesterday, Bitcoin has found some stability and is currently trading near $69,000 as of February 13. The asset is up about 4.3% at last check, clinging to about a 1% gain on the week. However, the broader monthly trend remains under pressure, with BTC down close to 29%. At the moment, the market seems to be in a wait-and-see mode. Buyers are defending key support areas, while sellers remain active near resistance. With neither side in full control, the Bitcoin price continues to move within a clearly defined range, awaiting a stronger catalyst for direction. Summary…
The stock and crypto markets remained on edge today, February 13, as participants reacted to the latest US consumer inflation report, which continued moving downwards in January. Summary The stock and crypto markets retreated after the US published the latest US consumer inflation report. Data by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the headline Consumer Price Index fell to 2.4%. Core inflation, which excludes the volatile food and energy prices, fell to 2.5%. US stock indices retreated, with the futures tied to the Dow Jones. Nasdaq 100, and S&P 500 falling by over 35 basis points, continuing a trend…
Kalshi is moving deeper into the sports insurance market after announcing a partnership with sports insurance broker Game Point Capital, according to comments from CEO Tarek Mansour. Summary Kalshi has partnered with Game Point Capital to expand into the $9 billion sports insurance and reinsurance market, which is projected to double by 2030. Game Point executed two basketball bonus hedges on Kalshi at significantly lower prices (6% and 2%) compared to traditional OTC reinsurance rates of 12–13% and 7–8%. Kalshi is positioning its exchange as a cheaper, more transparent alternative to traditional reinsurers like Lloyd’s of London, citing growing liquidity…