Bitcoin (BTC) reclaimed the $85,000 threshold following the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) median forecast of 50 basis-point cuts in interest rates in 2025. In addition to signaling potential rate cuts, the Federal Reserve announced plans to slow the pace of its balance sheet runoff, also known as quantitative tightening (QT), beginning April 1. The […]
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Bitcoin’s (BTC) price is waiting for long-term holders or institutional demand to absorb the recent sell pressure from short-term holders, according to the latest “Bitfinex Alpha” report. Bitcoin’s decline from its all-time high of $109,590 on Jan. 20 has intensified concerns about the role of institutional investors in sustaining market momentum. The recent pullback below […]
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The outlook for Bitcoin (BTC) is showing signs of improvement as stablecoin liquidity increases and key market indicators signal a potential reversal of the recent deep correction. CryptoQuant highlighted a significant expansion in the market capitalization of Tether USD (USDT), which usually leads to rising Bitcoin prices. USDT’s market capitalization has grown by $5.75 billion […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) whales on Binance appear to be reducing their selling pressure, but the potential for increased BTC sales from miners could introduce new downward pressure on the market. According to CryptoQuant’s community analyst Darkfost, whale activity on Binance, which handles some of the largest Bitcoin trading volumes, is showing signs of decline. The exchange […]
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Over the past 30 days, Bitcoin (BTC) whales have acquired more than 65,000 BTC, signaling sustained buying pressure despite the broader market correction. At the same time, the Coinbase premium is forming higher lows, even as the price trends lower, adding complexity to market sentiment. CryptoQuant community analyst Caueconomy highlighted on-chain data indicating that whales, […]
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Standard Chartered head of digital assets research Geoffrey Kendrick believes Bitcoin’s (BTC) recent price action suggests that the flagship crypto may require sovereign accumulation or improved geopolitical clarity to push higher amid the current risk-off market sentiment. In a March 11 research note shared with CryptoSlate, Kendrick highlighted that Bitcoin’s crash this week has brought […]
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Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, stated today that USDT stablecoin adoption in developing nations effectively creates a decentralized market for US debt, positioning everyday people as indirect purchasers of American treasuries through Tether’s reserves. Speaking at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, Bitcoin for America event, Ardoino highlighted Tether’s significant role in maintaining US dollar dominance globally […]
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Binance CEO Richard Teng said the recent 8% decrease in crypto’s total market cap represents a tactical retreat rather than a structural trend reversal. In a Feb. 25 social media post, Teng noted that historical data suggests that crypto markets, like traditional financial assets, react to macroeconomic shifts but demonstrate strong resilience over time. He […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) dropped below $92,000 on Monday as President Donald Trump reaffirmed his administration’s plan to impose tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, triggering a widespread sell-off across markets. Based on CryptoSlate data, the flagship crypto fell almost 5% over the past 24 hours to a local low of $90,850 — marking its lowest […]
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The 90-day moving average of altcoin trading volume on centralized exchanges has risen since mid-November, potentially signaling the start of an altcoin season, according to CryptoQuant. CryptoQuant CEO and founder Ki Young Ju shared data showing the trading volume ratio of altcoins compared to Bitcoin (BTC) rose from 1.77 to 2.77 as of Feb. 20. […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) has remained locked in a tight trading range of $91,000 to $102,000 for the past 81 days, reflecting traders waiting for clearer macroeconomic signals before making decisive moves, according to Bitfinex. The firm’s latest Alpha report highlighted that BTC has shown little directional momentum despite escalating global geopolitical tensions. Its weekly performance posted […]
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Digital asset investment products have suffered their first significant outflows of 2025, signaling a shift in investor sentiment. According to CoinShares, investors pulled $415 million from these products last week, marking a sharp reversal from the consistent inflows since the US elections in November 2024. The Feb. 17 report noted that the products attracted $24.9 […]
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With Bitcoin dominance over 60% and most alts trailing like a lame horse, retail sentiment in the crypto market is reaching new lows. A previously rapid-fire, high-innovation space has become a breeding ground for meme coin trading, scams, and burnout. After a decade of growth and development, the market appears to have lost its way, […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) could see a turnaround this weekend after six consecutive weekends of negative returns, according to Standard Chartered head of digital assets research Geoffrey Kendrick. In a research note shared with CryptoSlate on Feb. 14, Kendrick highlighted Bitcoin’s recent pattern of weak weekend price action, with every weekend since early January posting negative returns. […]
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Under new leadership and regulations, crypto may have a chance to make it mainstream.
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan sees a significant opportunity in the disconnect between retail and institutional sentiments toward crypto. In a recent letter to investors, Hougan painted a bullish picture for the crypto sector, emphasizing that while retail investors remain skeptical, institutional capital continues to flow into the market at record pace. The introduction of Bitcoin (BTC) […]
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The altcoin sector is undergoing one of its most severe devaluations amid widespread sell-side pressure, with liquidity concentrated on a few trading pairs. According to a recent Glassnode report, weak adoption and product-market fit have compounded these struggles. This has led to broad-based losses across all altcoin subsectors, and in recent weeks, altcoins have significantly […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) is likely to move higher as US Treasury yields remain below 4.50%, creating a favorable macroeconomic backdrop for digital assets, according to Standard Chartered head of digital assets research Geoffrey Kendrick. In an internal note shared with CryptoSlate, Kendrick highlighted that the 10-year US Treasury yield has struggled to break above 4.50%, a […]
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Bitcoin’s (BTC) market behavior continues to evolve, with recent trends suggesting it is being treated more as a risk-on asset than a traditional store of value, according to a new report from Bitfinex. Bitcoin’s price has remained in a consolidation range between $91,000 and $102,000 for over 75 days, reflecting declining volatility and increased market […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) has absorbed approximately $450 billion in additional capital since November 2022, bringing the total Realized Cap to $850 billion, according to a recent report by Glassnode. The report noted that Bitcoin has maintained a price above $100,000 for several weeks, seven years after reaching $10,000 during the 2017 bull run. According to Glassnode, […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) is positioned to benefit in the long term regardless of the outcome of President Donald Trump’s trade policies, according to Bitwise head of alpha strategies Jeff Park. Whether a successful agreement leads to a weaker dollar or an extended trade conflict results in increased monetary stimulus, Park argued that Trump’s economic strategy, including […]
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Despite Bitcoin (BTC) reaching a daily low of $91,341.25 on Feb. 3 due to President Donald Trump’s remarks on tariffs, BTC remains structurally strong, according to the latest edition of the “Bitfinex Alpha” report. Bitcoin surged at the beginning of the year, gaining over 10% in January and reaching an all-time high of $109,590 on […]
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Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan has questioned the persistence of Bitcoin’s (BTC) historical four-year cycle, suggesting that recent policy shifts in Washington could extend the current bull market into 2026 and beyond. In a letter to clients, Hougan highlighted that Bitcoin has traditionally followed a cycle of three strong years followed by a pullback. […]
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Arthur Hayes, former CEO of BitMEX, predicted in a Jan. 27 blog post that Bitcoin (BTC) is likely to correct to the zone between $70,000 and $75,000 before reaching $250,000 by the end of 2025. Hayes argued that Bitcoin’s historical volatility makes a 30% correction plausible within this bull market. A potential pullback to the […]
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Crypto prices fell 6.5% on average on Jan. 27 amid a major sell-off in risk assets prompted by a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) model raising worries about AI profitability. However, AI-related tokens saw slightly lower average declines for the day at 5.4%. Based on CryptoSlate data, AI tokens with the worst daily performances are AIOZ […]
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Digital asset prices are expected to face continued short-term volatility due to a lack of policy clarity from the new US administration, but medium-term opportunities could deliver significant gains, according to a report by Standard Chartered. Geoffrey Kendrick, the bank’s global head of digital assets research, noted in the report that the absence of any […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) registered a significant recovery in the past week, jumping from the $90,000 price area to a new all-time high at $109,357.07 on Jan. 20. However, a new Bitfinex Alpha report warns that BTC’s upward momentum faces potential headwinds, as “sell-the-news” trading behavior looms large. Bitcoin’s rebound followed a steep decline to $89,698, which […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) regained the $105,000 price level after climbing 5.1% in the past 24 hours. As of press time, the flagship crypto was trading at $105,505, followed by a 10% increase registered by the memecoin sector. BTC started a steep correction last week following the stronger-than-expected labor market data in the US. From Jan. 7 […]
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New MakersPlace accounts were disabled immediately, but users can still purchase NFTs on the platform until it shuts down completely.
DappRadar found the NFT market last year was the worst since 2020 for trading and sales volumes, with both falling nearly 20% over 2024.