Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is calling on developers in zero-knowledge proofs (ZK) and fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) to rethink how they measure performance. Right now, many developers focus on “operations per second,” but Vitalik says that doesn’t give the full picture. He suggests using an efficiency ratio instead, this shows how much slower a computation …
Altcoins have not quite recovered from the significant downturn that hit the financial markets a week ago. Most large-cap cryptocurrency assets, including Bitcoin, are either revisiting their low from the previous week or struggling to mount any real pressure from their current position. For instance, the largest altcoin by market cap, Ethereum, after briefly returning to above $4,200 earlier this week, is back to its level in the aftermath of the October 10th bloodbath. According to the latest on-chain data, it appears that investors are increasingly losing confidence in the long-term promise of the altcoins. Are Altcoins In For A Deeper Correction? In a new post on X, CryptoQuant’s Head of Research, Julio Moreno, revealed that altcoins are making their way in large volumes to centralized exchanges. This fresh trend reflects a less optimistic shift in investor sentiment after a particularly positive start to the month of October. Related Reading: BNB Active Addresses Hit Record 3.6 Million – Analyst Explains Network Growth The relevant indicator here is the Exchange Inflow Transaction Count, which measures the number of transactions involving the deposit of a cryptocurrency (altcoins, in this context) into a centralized exchange. This metric can be used to assess investor sentiment at every given moment in the market. A significant rise in the Exchange Inflow Transaction is typically considered a bearish signal, as it suggests that investors are moving their assets to centralized exchanges to sell. Ultimately, this trend could mean imminent selling pressure for the cryptocurrency (or group of digital assets, as in this case). Moreno revealed in his post on X that the number of transactions sending altcoins onto trading platforms has reached a new high in 2025. As observed in the chart below, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, Binance, has been responsible for the majority of the cryptocurrencies flowing into these centralized platforms. While the market already seems to be undergoing a significant correction, a continuous flow of assets into exchanges could mean an extended period of downward movement for the altcoins. However, the peak of this metric could also be significant, as it could signal the bottom and potential reversal of the altcoin market. Altcoin Market Cap Falls To $1.45 Trillion According to the latest data, the cryptocurrency market (excluding Bitcoin) is valued at around $1.45 trillion, reflecting an over 1% drop in the past 24 hours. What’s more worrying is the market’s record in the past week, as the altcoins have lost nearly 13% of their value over the last seven days. Related Reading: Solana Meme Economy: The Culture That Drives Billions In Volume – Here’s How Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView
The restriction on paying interest to stablecoin users looks easy to circumvent, argues EY’s Paul Brody. So why not just let stablecoin providers pay interest the same as any bank would?
OpenSea CEO Devin Finzer says the platform isn’t abandoning NFTs but expanding into a universal onchain trading hub.
Holding above $2 increases XRP's potential to retest $3 in the coming weeks, while also maintaining a record high target of around $7.75.
Ethereum is exploring new ways to measure and improve performance of cryptographic systems. Co-founder Vitalik Buterin is now calling for a shift in how developers assess cryptographic systems like zero-knowledge proofs (ZK) and fully homomorphic encryption (FHE), aiming to provide them with more meaningful metrics. Buterin Proposes New Efficiency Metric Traditionally, cryptographic performance has been …
The United Kingdom plans to complete its stablecoin regulations by 2026. Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies linked to real-world assets like the US dollar or British pound. The BOE will launch a public consultation on November 10 to discuss the new stablecoin framework. Sources say the UK plans to align its rules closely with US regulations, particularly …
As Solana’s (SOL) price attempts to hold a crucial support area, an analyst has warned investors that the highly anticipated “Solana season” might not happen as the altcoin risks a massive price crash. Related Reading: Has The Crypto Treasury Bubble Burst? Tom Lee Thinks So Solana Risks ‘Serious Downside’ On Friday, Solana followed the rest of the market and fell below the $180 support to retest the recent lows. The cryptocurrency started this week by recovering from last week’s correction to its two-month low of $168, briefly attempting to reclaim the $210 resistance on Tuesday. However, the recent market volatility has seen the altcoin lose the $200 level again and retest a crucial support area that could determine SOL’s next move. Amid this performance, analyst Crypto Bullet shared a bearish outlook for Solana, suggesting that a 75% crash from current prices might be coming. In Q2, the market watcher warned that the cryptocurrency’s bull market was “likely over,” highlighting its structure in the higher timeframe chart. Per the post, SOL “had a clear 5-wave Impulse to the upside that ended in January with $TRUMP coin blow off top,” when the altcoin hit its all-time high (ATH) of $293. Based on this, he forecasted that Solana would see an ABC corrective wave pattern in the coming months, with a potential bounce to the $240-$250 area for the B wave, before “the most painful wave down (C).” The analyst affirmed that the cryptocurrency has likely completed the B wave, although it could have a bounce to a new higher high before the breakdown. “The monthly candle still has 2 weeks to close green, but frankly speaking, Solana looks cooked (whether we get a higher high to trap more people or not),” he affirmed. Crypto Bullet cautioned SOL holders that if the C wave has started, they “should be prepared for some serious downside” in the mid-term toward the $40 target. Can SOL Retest $210? Analyst Ted Pillows also cast a warning for investors, asserting that “Solana treasury companies are in free fall right now.” He suggested that the recent dump is partially driven by the halt in institutional bidding. “Until these companies show some recovery, I think Solana’s price recovery will be difficult,” the post read. Despite the bearish predictions, some market watchers consider that SOL’s bullish outlook is still in play. Man of Bitcoin highlighted that Solana’s price is potentially forming a 1-2 setup, which could send its price back to the $200-$210 area. To the analyst, as long as the price holds above the $170 support level, the bullish scenario could continue to play out. Meanwhile, Crypto Yapper noted that Solana is currently retesting a double support in the daily chart, which could set the stage for a 15%-20% bounce. Related Reading: Ethereum Ready For ‘Rapid Expansion’ As Price Holds $3,900 Support – 30% Rally Coming? Per the post, SOL’s price is retesting the lower boundary of a 2-month falling wedge formation and the crucial $170-$180 horizontal level, which has served as a major support and resistance level throughout the year. Holding these levels in the daily and weekly timeframe could spark a rebound and propel the price to retest the falling wedge’s upper boundary and the crucial horizontal resistance around the $210-220 mark, the analyst noted. As of this writing, SOL is trading at $182, a 12.6% decline in the daily timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
The crypto market could be heading for serious trouble. Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has issued a stark warning that the losses that are about to hit the crypto industry will be staggering. According to Schiff, the fallout could trigger a wave of bankruptcies, defaults, and mass lay-offs as Bitcoin and Ether, the two …
The UK’s tax authority, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), has intensified its hunt for unpaid crypto taxes, sending nearly 65,000 warning letters to investors in the 2024–25 tax year, more than double the number from the year before. The sharp rise marks a new phase in the government’s crackdown on undeclared digital asset gains as …
Robert Kiyosaki is back with another doomsday warning and this time, it’s about the rising cost of life. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author took to X saying inflation is pushing the poor and middle class deeper into struggle while the rich continue to get richer. “THE RICH get RICHER: while I am personally happy …
Amid a challenging period for the XRP price, which has seen a decline of 24% over the last two weeks, Ripple Labs, the blockchain payment company, has announced plans to raise at least $1 billion for a major XRP purchase, intended for the establishment of a new digital asset treasury (DAT). Ripple Plans Largest Fundraising Effort According to sources cited by Bloomberg, the capital will be managed within this new treasury, and Ripple plans to utilize a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) to facilitate the fundraising. Additionally, the company will contribute some of its own XRP holdings to bolster the effort. However, investor sentiment towards DATs has become increasingly cautious, as evidenced by the sharp declines in shares of major crypto firms, including Michael Saylor’s Strategy (previously MicroStrategy) and Japan’s Metaplanet. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Slips Below $108,000: Peter Schiff Anticipates ‘Brutal’ Bear Market, CZ Responds Despite this skepticism, Ripple Labs is pressing forward with its ambitious fundraising plans, which, if successful, would mark the largest effort focused specifically on XRP. Currently, XRP stands as the fifth-largest cryptocurrency, boasting a market capitalization of $138 billion. In a related strategic move, Ripple announced on Thursday the acquisition of treasury management software provider GTreasury for $1 billion. This acquisition is seen as a way to strengthen its connections with corporate finance leaders and treasurers seeking access to tokenized deposits, stablecoins, and other digital assets. As of July 31, Ripple held 4.74 billion XRP tokens in its wallets, valued at approximately $11 billion at current market prices. Additionally, another 35.9 billion XRP coins are under escrow lockups, scheduled for monthly releases. Potential 350% Rally Ahead For XRP This potential catalyst could signal a recovery phase for XRP. Market expert Dark Defender noted on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that the correction had completed at the $2.22 level, which was established in August, suggesting that the “Journey Towards $10 Resumes.” Despite the current market panic, the expert reassures investors that the altcoin is entering a new recovery phase, with the $2.22 mark representing a crucial threshold for the short-term price action. Related Reading: October 10th Crypto Crash: Expert Foresees New Wave Of Lawsuits Against ‘Manipulators’ According to the expert’s analysis, this scenario could lead to a significant rally of 340% in the coming months, on top of the already impressive 320% gains recorded year-to-date. As of this writing, XRP is trading at around $2.26, resting on a critical support level as October draws to a close. Should this level falter, and if the $2.4 support fails to prevent further declines, XRP could retrace back toward the $1.2 level, the price reached during the market crash on October 10. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Bittensor price is grabbing headlines today after surging more than 14% in the last 24 hours and notching a 23% gain over the past week. This rally has lifted TAO’s market cap to an impressive $4 billion. The spark? Grayscale announced new institutional interest with its Bittensor Trust filing. This powerful combination of fresh capital, …
On October 17, both US spot crypto ETFs, Bitcoin and Ethereum, recorded strong outflows. According to SoSoVlaue, Bitcoin ETFs saw $366.59 million outflows, while Ethereum reported $232.28 million. Bitcoin ETF Breakdown Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net outflow of $366.59 million, with BlackRock IBIT leading at $268.61 million. Other major funds like Fidelity FBTC and Grayscale …
Bitcoin price continued its decline this week, dipping under $104,000 and igniting fresh panic across the crypto market. The world’s largest cryptocurrency has now fallen 17% from its record high of $126,198 earlier this month. This sharp pullback has divided the community, with Arthur Hayes urging investors to buy the dip while Andrew Tate warns …
For months, investors believed buying shares in Bitcoin treasury companies like MicroStrategy and Metaplanet was the smarter, safer way to gain exposure to the world’s largest cryptocurrency. It felt like a shortcut to Bitcoin profits until the Bitcoin treasury bubble bursts. According to a new report by 10x Research, retail investors have lost over $17 …
The American company for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has announced that it will launch its own token. The company co-founder and chief executive officer, Devin Finzer, confirmed that the SEA, its native token, will be launched by the first quarter of 2026. Distribution & Timing of OpenSea’s SEA According to the official announcement, SEA is scheduled …
The cryptocurrency Fear & Greed Index has plummeted into the extreme fear territory following the crash in Bitcoin and other assets. Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index Is Now Pointing At “Extreme Fear” The “Fear & Greed Index” is an indicator created by Alternative that uses the data of several factors to determine the net sentiment present among traders in the Bitcoin and wider cryptocurrency markets. The factors in question include volatility, trading volume, market cap dominance, social media sentiment, and Google Trends. The index makes use of a scale running from 0-100 for representing the investor mentality. All values above 53 imply the traders are greedy, while those below 47 suggest a fearful market. Values lying between the two cutoffs correspond to a net neutral sentiment. Related Reading: Next Dogecoin Stop Could Be $0.33 If This Level Holds, Analyst Says Besides these three main sentiments, there are also two “extreme” zones called the extreme fear (below 25) and extreme greed (above 75). Currently, the market is in the former of the two. As displayed above, the Fear & Greed Index has a value of 22 at the moment, which is just inside the extreme fear zone. This is a deterioration compared to the last few days, when the indicator held normal fear values. The reason behind the slide into the extreme fear territory naturally lies in the bearish action that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have faced recently. In particular, the market has suffered a sharp move down during the past day. Last week also ended with a rapid drawdown in BTC and company, and then too sentiment took a large hit, with the index registering a low of 24. This previous turnaround in sentiment was also much more drastic than the latest one, as it took the metric from greed values all the way down into the extreme fear zone in a flash. Historically, the extreme sentiments have held much importance for Bitcoin and other digital assets, as major tops and bottoms have often occurred in these regions. The relationship has been an inverse one, however, meaning that extreme fear can result in a bottom, while extreme greed can lead to a top. Related Reading: Bitcoin Back Under $111,000 As Key Holders Shed 17,500 BTC The plunge into extreme fear earlier also paved the way to a bottom, although it proved to be only a temporary one. With the Fear & Greed Index back in the zone, it will be interesting to see how the Bitcoin price will develop in the coming days. BTC Price At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading around $105,600, down 13% over the last week. Featured image from Dall-E, Alternative.me, chart from TradingView.com
The past 48 hours have reshaped the narrative around ZCash (ZEC), turning volatility into an opportunity for traders and long-term believers. After nosediving to $190 on October 17 as Bitcoin dropped below $105,000, ZEC attracted swift attention, not just from retail speculators, but from serious institutional players. What’s behind this dramatic rebound and what can …
HMRC sent nearly 65,000 warning letters to crypto investors last year, more than double the previous year, as the UK steps up efforts to trace undeclared capital gains.
The crypto market has entered a phase of cautious optimism, with Bitcoin holding steady near $106,000 and altcoins gradually recovering from last week’s sharp correction. Amid this stabilization, Dogecoin (DOGE) price is drawing renewed attention as buyers appear to be regaining control after an extended consolidation phase. The popular meme coin has been hovering around …
Bitcoin traded around $105,200 today, struggling to recover from last week’s flash crash that shook the entire crypto market. Bitcoin led the losses with about $344 million wiped out, followed by Ethereum at $201 million and Solana at $97 million. Other major tokens like XRP and Dogecoin also saw tens of millions cleared from open …
XRP is showing signs of hesitation after a strong rebound, struggling to push past key resistance levels. The recent price action fits neatly within an Elliott Wave pattern, suggesting the market may be entering its final consolidation phase before the next major move unfolds. Market Pauses After The Storm CasiTrades, in a recent market update, explained that following last Friday’s sharp wipeout, prices managed to rebound impressively, but that momentum now appears to be losing steam. According to the analyst, such pauses are natural after strong moves. In Elliott Wave Theory (EWT), this type of slowdown aligns with Wave 4, a stage where the market consolidates before preparing for the final impulsive wave. Related Reading: Is The XRP Bottom In? Top Crypto Analyst Turns Ultra-Bullish The analyst emphasized that markets rarely pivot directly after a major Wave 3 decline. Instead, they often complete an exhausted Wave 5 move to wrap up the impulse cycle before a fresh uptrend begins. However, CasiTrades noted that the market has not yet shown the kind of strength needed to invalidate the final dip. Price action is currently stalling around Wave 4 resistance levels. If the market were truly in a sharp V-shaped recovery, it should have already cleared the $2.82 resistance mark with strong momentum, but that has yet to happen. Given these conditions, the analyst believes that the market may still need one more wave down to fully exhaust selling pressure and reset sentiment. Market Data Chaos: No “Universal” XRP Chart CasiTrades went on to emphasize that market data across exchanges has become highly inconsistent, making accurate analysis challenging. The analyst pointed out that each trading platform displayed a different low during the recent crash, with some pairs dipping below $1, while others managed to hold at much higher levels. With this disparity, CasiTrades advised traders to focus on the exchange they are personally trading on to ensure precision, as there is no “universal” XRP chart. Related Reading: Analyst Says Be Concerned About XRP Price When This Starts Happening To 3-Day Candles According to the analyst, on Binance USD, XRP’s price wicked as low as $0.77, marking a sharp 72% drop from local highs and falling below the 0.786 Fibonacci retracement level. While CasiTrades believes such extreme lows are unlikely to repeat, the next potential retracement levels around $1.46 (0.618 Fib) and the golden pocket near $1.35 remain key areas of interest. These zones align with multiple technical factors, including Wave 5 extensions, macro Fibonacci retracements, and Wave 2 targets. The analyst explained that if XRP were to retest these deeper levels, it could trigger a powerful reversal, potentially setting the stage for the long-anticipated impulsive wave that targets the $6.50 to $10.00 range. Despite the chaos caused by the recent market crash, CasiTrades sees a potential silver lining. She noted that the crash might have shifted XRP’s structure from a shallow Wave 4 correction to a broader macro Wave 2 retracement, which may precede the strongest impulse waves in the cycle. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com
After months of a nonstop rally, gold finally touched a record $4,392 per ounce. But top crypto analyst Mario Nawfal warns this could be the turning point, investors are now starting to move money from gold to Bitcoin. If this rotation continues, Bitcoin could surge toward $150,000–$180,000 per BTC, setting the stage for what many …
Ethena (ENA) price has been the rage of the crypto market today, with its 10% rally in a single day. The kind of price action that puts fresh focus on altcoin volatility. The rebound comes on the heels of Binance resolving a USDe de-pegging scare. This quickly restored faith in Ethena’s stablecoin and injected a …
The session’s 7% swing came amid renewed macro jitters and reports of large whale liquidations totaling over $74 million.
The move came amid renewed U.S.–China tariff fears and cautious positioning ahead of next week’s SEC deadlines for spot XRP ETFs.
The crypto markets are trying to stabilise after the latest crash that dragged the Bitcoin price below $110,000. Although the token has not yet recovered above the range, the bulls have prevented excess bearish action. Meanwhile, the other popular tokens also experienced a minor rise, while the global market capitalisation is around $3.61 trillion. The …
Bitcoin fell sharply this week as investors stepped away from risky bets and piled into gold, based on reports from market outlets. Bitcoin slipped more than 5% to about $105,105 on Friday, extending a slide that left it roughly 13% below an October 6 peak near $126,000. Reports show crypto liquidations were heavy, adding to selling pressure in the market. Related Reading: Biggest Shiba Inu Burn In Months — And It Came From A Coinbase Account Safe Haven Bets Favor Gold Gold, by comparison, climbed to fresh records. Spot gold pushed above $4,300 an ounce and hit a session peak near $4,312, while US futures briefly traded around $4,328.70, figures that reflect a broad rush into traditional stores of value as investors weigh economic and geopolitical risks. Some reports say gold is on track for its biggest weekly gain since 2008. What Happened In Markets This Week Several forces combined to push prices. Forced selling in crypto derivatives amplified downward moves: one report put liquidations at about $1.23 billion in a 24-hour span, with roughly $453 million of that tied to bitcoin and another $277 million linked to Ethereum. At the same time, worries about regional US banks and a renewed debate over interest-rate timing helped lift demand for gold. Exchange-traded funds mattered. Gold ETFs posted strong inflows, and some funds hit long-term holding highs as money sought safety. Meanwhile, spot bitcoin ETFs showed net outflows in parts of the week, highlighting a shift in where big pools of money were parked. Analysts say that in times of market stress, the differences in liquidity and trade behavior between gold and crypto become more obvious. How Traders Are Talking About ‘Digital Gold’ Based on reports, the old debate about whether bitcoin behaves like “digital gold” got louder. A number of commentators pointed out that bitcoin’s large swings and its tendency to fall with other risky assets during selloffs weaken its case as a refuge. Still, other market participants argue bitcoin has functioned as an investment vehicle for some investors this year, even if it does not always match gold in crisis moments. Related Reading: Michael Saylor Issues Rally Cry To Bitcoin Army: “Starve The Bears!” Eyes On Central Banks And Lenders Investors will be watching Federal Reserve signals and any fresh news about US banks for clues on where money goes next. If rate-cut expectations firm up, gold could keep rising. If risk appetite returns, some of the flows back into crypto might reverse. For now, flows and prices show that a chunk of cash has chosen a traditional safe haven over crypto while markets absorb the recent wipeout. Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView
Bitcoin ETFs lost $1.22 billion this week as BTC fell, but Schwab reported its clients now own 20% of all US crypto ETPs.