Top bankers and economists expect the BOJ to hike rates in the fourth quarter, boosting the appeal of yen and yen-backed assets.
Negative price action around the annual U.S.-based Bitcoin Conference has been well-documented, but it also appears to have applied to this week's Bitcoin Asia get-together.
Open interest in SOL futures hit a record high alongside a rally in the token's price to a level not seen since February even as Solana application revenue dropped.
Tiger’s model pegs a “base price” of $135,000, then layers on multipliers for fundamentals (+3.5%) and macro conditions (+35%) to reach the $190,000 forecast.
While the CoinDesk 20 Index of largest tokens has gained less than 1% in the past 24 hours, the CoinDesk 80 Index has rallied 4%.
Analysts highlight Hyperliquid's strong fundamentals but caution about potential risks from scheduled token unlocks and its high valuation.
Positive policy developments coupled with technical indicators point to bitcoin and the cryptocurrency market being well-placed to explode to new trading highs, writes Biyond’s Nathan Batchelor.
Bitcoin, holding above $111,000 having bounced from lows earlier in the European day, is up less than 1% in 24 hours while the CoinDesk 20 Index has added 3.2%.
Since the beginning of June, ether treasury companies and ETH ETFs have purchased a massive 4.9% of the crypto's circulation, the bank's Geoff Kendrick said.
The prospects of sustained recovery appear bleak as on-chain activity points to weak network adoption.
“This sharp move appears to be the result of overleveraged positioning, particularly following ETH’s recent run-up, and an overnight dip in the S&P 500, which weighed on risk assets more broadly,” a trader note said.
"Sell of Rally" sentiment weighs on BTC as ETH's futures and options markets hit record highs.
A flush of long liquidations can reset the market for a cleaner bounce, while a cluster of short wipes can fuel the next leg higher.
Bitcoin's price flash crashed on Sunday after a whale reportedly sold 24,000 BTC, reversing gains from Fed Chair Powell's dovish speech.
Powell’s dovish tone sent ether to fresh highs, but nearly $400 million in liquidations shows just how stretched traders were heading into the move.
Bitcoin held a crucial support level amid cautious market positioning ahead of Powell's Jackson Hole speech.
Crypto markets are treading water as investors wait for Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech, where a hawkish tone could drag bitcoin lower while a dovish pivot may offer relief.
U.S. stock index futures slipped and Japanese bond yields rose as risk aversion crept into markets.
Rising Realized Price metrics show investors continue to accumulate despite pullback.
The mood has soured quickly after a string of record highs, with traders forced to reckon with the macro backdrop once again.
Bitcoin and ether revisited recent lows before rebounding and altcoin prices were even more lackluster.
Once-bullish crypto traders are warning of billions in potential ether liquidations and fresh downside risks for bitcoin.
Bitcoin’s role as “digital gold” could come back into play if monetary easing takes hold, one analyst said.
The AI-focused blockchain project Qubic announced the community's intention to target Dogecoin on X.
Institutions ramped up BTC exposure in Q2 through spot ETFs like IBIT and crypto-linked stocks, signaling growing comfort with the asset class.
The decline in volatility across asset classes likely reflects expectations for easy monetary policy and economic stability; however, some analysts are warning of potential downside risks.
Firms aim to own their settlement rails to boost efficiency, compliance and revenue from digital asset payments, analysts said.
Futures tied to ADA and SOL see increased activity as BTC hits record high.
The milestone reflects a year-long build in bullish sentiment, fueled by a friendlier regulatory backdrop under President Donald Trump and the rapid adoption of corporate treasury strategies centered on Bitcoin accumulation.