Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin weighed in on the growing debate over prediction markets, warning that the absence of interest-bearing mechanisms makes them unappealing for risk-averse traders. In a post on Farcaster, Buterin said the lack of yield forces participants to sacrifice guaranteed returns elsewhere, such as the 4% annual yield available on dollars, just to […]
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Bitcoin slipped to its weakest level in more than a month after a major investor began unloading thousands of coins in favor of Ethereum. Data from CryptoSlate show the asset trading at roughly $111,600 on Monday, down nearly 3% in a single day and its lowest mark since early July. The sell-off erased gains from […]
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With September just around the corner, Ethereum bulls are jittery, since the ninth month of the calendar year has typically been associated with weakness by the number-two coin. With an average loss of -6.42% since 2016, September is the single worst-performing month for Ethereum over most cycles. Ethereum has been on a tear, fueled by […]
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Ethereum (ETH) recorded a blistering rally of over 15% in the past 24 hours and surpassed its 2021 all-time high of $4,869.47 on Aug. 22. As of press time, the second-largest crypto was trading at a high of $4,888 and was continuing to move upward. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell prompted the price increase after […]
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The crypto market rallied more than 4% to reclaim the $4 trillion mark after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled that US interest rates could be lowered in September. In his speech at the Jackson Hole symposium in Wyoming, Powell said: “The baseline outlook and the shifting balance of risks may warrant adjusting our policy […]
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Allianz declared Bitcoin (BTC) a “credible store of value” in a recent investment report, marking the first time the $2.5 trillion asset manager has endorsed digital assets as a legitimate institutional investment. The report, titled “Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies: The Future of Finance,” represents a dramatic shift from Allianz’s 2019 policy against Bitcoin investments. The German […]
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Stablecoins could swell to a $1.2 trillion market by 2028 and begin exerting pressure on U.S. debt markets, according to an Aug. 21 Coinbase report. The projection, based on thousands of growth simulations, outlines a path for the market to expand nearly 5x from its current size of $270 billion. The report comes as the […]
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Macro conditions suggest Bitcoin (BTC) might face a multi-week performance slowdown if global M2 money supply peaks in September, according to a recent report by Delphi Digital. The BTC-M2 relationship using a 10-week offset shows M2 data already rolling over roughly 8% from projected September highs. Bitcoin has historically followed M2 peaks with performance lags, […]
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Binance’s trading volume in 2025 has reached levels exceeding the combined totals of its leading competitors, marking a new phase in the concentration of exchange activity. Data compiled by CryptoQuant shows Binance handling up to double the trading volume of all other exchanges combined, a development that is raising questions about the structure of liquidity […]
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Crypto traders are turning bearish after Bitcoin and Ethereum struggled to maintain recent gains, according to several on-chain metrics. According to CryptoSlate data, Bitcoin has fallen nearly 7% over the past week, trading at $113,479 as of press time. Ethereum has experienced an even sharper drop, losing 10% in the same time frame and hovering […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) is experiencing declining capital inflows and surging speculative activity, mirroring patterns observed near previous cycle peaks, according to an Aug. 20 Glassnode report. BTC retraced nearly 9.2% to $112,900 following last week’s high at $124,400, accompanied by substantially weaker capital inflows compared to earlier 2024 breakouts. The realized cap increased just 6% monthly […]
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Crypto investors holding the top five digital assets by market capitalization for more than 1 month have realized nearly $2.8 billion in profits over the past month, according to data from Glassnode. According to the blockchain analytics firm, the crypto market is beginning to show signs of contractions due to the significant profit-taking across Bitcoin, […]
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Bitcoin’s (BTC) stalling between its recent all-time high and range lows is a sign of investors digesting the movement rather than market weakness. According to the August 18 Bitfinex Alpha report, BTC surged to a record $123,640 before retreating 5.44% from peak to trough, returning to the lower end of its established trading range. The […]
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The total value locked (TVL) in Polygon’s (POL) DeFi ecosystem is up nearly 43% since the start of this year. According to DefiLlama data, the network recorded $864 million in TVL on Jan. 1, and added roughly $400 million in the following months to hit $1.23 billion as of Aug. 18. Furthermore, the POL price […]
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Tokenized assets recorded on public blockchains have reached approximately $293 billion, according to data from RWA.xyz. The figure, which includes stablecoins valued at about $266.7 billion, places tokenization near the $300 billion threshold, emphasizing its role as a structural layer in on-chain financial markets. Excluding stablecoins, tokenized real-world assets account for around $26.3 billion. The […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) opened the week with notable losses, as the two leading cryptocurrencies retreated from their recent highs. According to CryptoSlate’s data, Bitcoin fell more than 3% over the past 24 hours, slipping from above $118,000 to around $115,303 at the time of writing. Ethereum followed suit, dropping roughly 4% to $4,270 […]
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Bitcoin’s price experienced a sharp pullback on Aug. 14, dropping below $120,000 less than a day after reaching a new all-time high above $124,000. According to CryptoSlate data, BTC fell to $118,479 at press time, marking a 2.07% decline on the 1-hour candle and 5% from its 24-hour peak. The sudden dip rippled across the […]
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Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) and El Salvador showcased huge paper gains from their Bitcoin holdings after the flagship crypto surged to a new all-time high above $124,000. Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings reach ATH On Aug. 13, Strategy Chairman Michael Saylor announced that the company’s Bitcoin portfolio had reached a record high of $77.2 billion. This nearly doubles […]
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Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds are on pace to hold more than 1.5 million BTC by year-end if current inflow rates persist, according to holdings data tracked by WalletPilot. This would allocate more BTC to ETFs than most estimates for lost coins, which stand around 1.4 million BTC. U.S. spot ETFs collectively hold about 1.296 million […]
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US-listed spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) notched another historic performance on Aug. 13, attracting more than $729 million in daily inflows. This marks the nine funds seventh consecutive day of positive flows and their second-largest single-day haul since launching last year. Notably, the achievement comes just two days after the Aug. 11 record, when inflows […]
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Bitcoin reached a new all-time high above $124,000 early this morning, surpassing its previous peak set in July, while Ethereum approached $4,800, a level not seen since late 2021. Both assets surpassing or reaching key historical thresholds creates market momentum, which is supported by macroeconomic expectations, regulatory changes, and derivatives positioning. The latest surge coincided […]
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Cardano’s most loyal investors are bucking the usual profit-taking trend and are steadily adding to their ADA stacks even as prices and market heat indicators climb. Data from Alpharactal showed that ADA long-term holders (LTH) have been steadily accumulating the digital asset since 2021 without showing signs of significant distribution. This consistency signals confidence in […]
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Solana (SOL) has reclaimed the $200 mark after falling to around $155 in late July, following the renewed interest in the market amid the ongoing altcoin season rally. According to CryptoSlate’s data, the digital asset rose by more than 14% in the last 24 hours from $175 to as high as $202 as of press […]
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Standard Chartered has lifted its year-end price target for Ethereum to $7,500 from $4,000, citing a stronger industry backdrop and new demand from corporate treasuries. Per Reuters, the bank also raised its 2028 projection to $25,000 from $7,500. Ether was trading at about $4,679 on Wednesday, levels last seen in November 2021. The revision marks […]
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Google search activity for “altcoin” has reached its highest level in five years, matching interest levels last seen during Ethereum’s foundation. The surge coincides with a shift in market structure as Bitcoin’s share of the total crypto market has slipped toward 60% after peaking mid-summer, a pattern that has often preceded periods of stronger performance […]
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Bitcoin rose 0.5% to $119,000 and Ethereum gained more than 5% to $4,400 after July U.S. CPI showed a 0.2% month-over-month increase and a 2.7% annual rate, with core CPI up 0.3% on the month and 3.1% on the year. The release at 1:30 P.M. Eastern reflected a mixed profile. Headline CPI decelerated on the […]
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Futures-based exchange-traded funds tied to Solana and XRP have accumulated almost $3 billion in assets under management amid market anticipation for potential spot ETF approvals. The momentum has been fueled by new leveraged products, a surge in derivatives positioning, and demand for yield-oriented structures. In early 2025, a leak indicating the CME Group was preparing […]
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REX Osprey Solana (SOL) exchange-traded fund (ETF) recorded zero trading activity on four of six trading days through August 8, according to Farside Investors data. Trading under ticker SSK, the fund posted no flows on Aug. 1, Aug. 4, Aug. 5, and Aug. 7, with minimal $6.4 million in activity on Aug. 8 and $2.7 […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) trades in a critical range ahead of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) release on Aug. 12. A recent “Bitfinex Alpha” report positioned BTC for either a breakout to new all-time highs or a retracement toward $110,000 support levels. The Aug. 12 inflation data represents a pivotal moment as market sensitivity to macroeconomic events […]
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S&P Global Ratings has issued its first credit rating for a decentralized finance protocol, assigning Sky Protocol a B-minus with a stable outlook. The rating, published August 8, applies to the protocol’s stablecoin liabilities, including USDS and DAI, as well as their interest-bearing versions, but does not extend to governance tokens. The move establishes a […]
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