Hype has been one of the standout performers in the crypto market this year, sustaining a powerful uptrend since April. Its relentless momentum has drawn the attention of both retail traders and institutions, with many analysts arguing that the token still has room to run as the broader market heats up. The narrative around Hype has been fueled by strong speculative interest and its growing presence in high-volume trading activity, which has made it a favorite among momentum-driven investors. Related Reading: Bitcoin Consolidates Above $115K As Market Eyes Fed’s Sept 17 Policy Move However, questions are starting to surface about whether Hype’s rally is sustainable. Some analysts warn that momentum may be weakening, signaling that a correction phase could be looming. Data from Lookonchain underscores this concern: a whale who bought and staked 2 million HYPE—at an average entry price of $8.68 nine months ago—has now unstaked the position. With the tokens freshly unlocked, speculation is growing that this whale could take profits soon. Whether this move sparks broader selling pressure or the market absorbs it will be critical for Hype’s next phase. Hype Whale Unstakes $107M As Market Awaits Next Move Hype has been one of the most talked-about assets in crypto this year, climbing over 500% in value since April and cementing itself as a market leader in speculative momentum. Now, a major development involving one of its largest holders is capturing attention. According to Lookonchain, a whale who entered the market nine months ago with a massive position has just unstaked tokens worth over $107 million, raising speculation about potential profit-taking in the weeks ahead. The data reveals that nine months ago, this whale deposited $17.4 million in USDC into Hyperliquid through three wallets. From there, he accumulated 2 million HYPE at an average of $8.68, before distributing the tokens across nine wallets for staking. This accumulation has proven to be extraordinarily profitable. Just seven days ago, the whale applied to unstake the position, and 21 hours ago, the tokens were received back in full. With Hype’s current valuation, the stash is worth $107.2 million, translating into a staggering $89.8 million profit in less than a year. This event comes at a pivotal time for Hype. While the token’s explosive rally has kept momentum traders engaged, the size of the whale’s gains points to the likelihood of profit-taking. Whether the broader market can absorb such selling pressure or if it sparks a deeper correction will determine if Hype’s bull run can extend—or if a consolidation phase is next. Related Reading: Bitcoin Spot Trading Volumes Declines To $322B: Market Shifts To HODL Mode Uptrend Faces First Signs of Cooling HYPE has been one of the strongest performers in the market since April, with its chart showing a consistent series of higher highs and higher lows. As of now, the token trades at $52.57, down 2.69% on the day, signaling a modest pullback after a sharp run that recently pushed the price above $56. Despite this decline, the overall structure remains bullish, with price action still well above key moving averages. The 50-day moving average ($45.48) and 100-day moving average ($43.38) are trending higher, providing dynamic support zones that could absorb selling pressure if momentum cools further. Meanwhile, the 200-day moving average ($32.02) remains far below current levels, highlighting the scale of HYPE’s appreciation in recent months. Related Reading: Three Whales Buy $205M Ethereum From FalconX: Institutional Flows Accelerate This correction appears to be a natural cooling phase within an established uptrend, especially after such aggressive gains. If buyers defend the $50–$52 range, HYPE could consolidate before making another attempt at reclaiming the $55–$56 zone. A decisive break above $56 would likely set the stage for further upside continuation. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
The backlog pushed exit wait times to more than 46 days on Monday, the longest in Ethereum’s short staking history, dashboards show. The last peak, in August, put the exit queue at 18 days.
Bitcoin eyes a 35% breakout as analysts point to a bullish RSI signal and the upcoming FOMC interest rate decision.
Binance is approaching a potential agreement with federal prosecutors to eliminate the requirement that it hire an outside compliance monitor from its $4.3 billion money laundering settlement. Bloomberg News reported on Sept. 16 that the Justice Department (DOJ) is considering removing the oversight mechanism as part of a broader policy shift under the Trump administration, according to […]
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Bitwise's ETF filing could accelerate mainstream adoption of digital assets, bridging traditional finance with the evolving crypto ecosystem.
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Bitwise has put forward an exchange-traded fund proposal that focuses on tokenization, as interest in that sector surges.
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Forward Industries will tokenize its stock and move dividends, governance, and payroll to Solana, marking a shift of operations on chain.
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Binance's potential end to DOJ oversight could enhance its operational autonomy, impacting its global regulatory strategy and market confidence.
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Sharplink buys stock if its net asset value dips below 1, an indication that SBET is "undervalued" relative to its massive ETH holdings.
UK and US officials plan to formalize UK-US crypto regulatory cooperation, focusing on stablecoins and unified market access initiatives.
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The Ethereum price has been in a crucial consolidation phase, with analysts closely watching the next big move. After reclaiming the $4,500 level, the cryptocurrency is now facing one last obstacle before potentially breaking into uncharted territory. Crypto market expert Ted Pillows has set Ethereum’s next price target at $5,000, signaling a potential new all-time high. Ethereum Price Faces Major Hurdle Before $5,000 In a recent technical analysis published on X social media, Pillows explained that Ethereum has successfully reclaimed the $4,500 support level, a point that had previously been a stumbling block for bulls. Now, the market is laser-focused on its next price hurdle at $4,880, which has emerged as the final barrier before a potential breakout. Related Reading: Ethereum Price At Risk Of Crash To $4,000, Is A New ATH Still Possible? According to his price chart, a daily candle close above the $4,880 resistance could open the doors to a fresh all-time high and quickly accelerate Ethereum’s momentum toward the $5,000 milestone. Just last month, ETH shocked the market by breaking its 2021 all-time high and climbing past $4,900. Now, the cryptocurrency looks ready for its next big move, with Pillows confirming $5,000 as the short-term target. Ethereum’s struggle around the $4,880 level comes from repeated failures to push higher at this point in previous sessions. Each rejection has reinforced $4,880 as a strong resistance, making it the decisive point for bulls to conquer. A clean break above it could invalidate bearish short-term pressure and potentially trigger an influx of buying volume. However, if Ethereum once again fails to hold above this level, the price could retreat to lower supports. Pillows identified the $4,200 – $4,400 range as the primary demand zone where buyers could step back in. This area has historically provided strong support and could act as a springboard for another attempt to retest the resistance. ETH Rejected At $4,650 But Holds Support In a follow-up analysis, Pillows noted that Ethereum failed to reclaim the $4,650 level, making its path to reach the $4,880 resistance even more difficult. The rejection at $4,650 has raised concerns of a near-term pullback, with the $4,500 region now being the key support to watch. Related Reading: Ethereum Exchange Balance Turns Negative For The First Time – Why This Is Bullish For Price If ETH holds above $4,500 and gains fresh bullish momentum, Pillows suggests that another attempt at reclaiming $4,650 could occur, potentially setting the stage for the long-awaited $4,880 breakout. On the downside, Ethereum maintains strong structural support between $3,800 and $4,000. This range has acted as a crucial demand zone during past corrections, absorbing selling pressure and enabling bulls to re-accumulate. For longer-term investors, Pillows noted that this support zone presents a significant buy-dip opportunity. He said that if ETH declines to this level, many altcoins would also enter attractive discount zones, presenting broader accumulation opportunities across the market. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
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As the BNB’s price continues to soar, BNB Chain projects are leading Binance Wallet’s top ten Initial DEX Offerings (IDOs) list with up to 2,000x historical returns. Related Reading: Helius Joins Solana Treasury Trend With $500 Million Funding For New DAT Strategy BNB Chain Projects Top Binance Wallet The BNB Chain ecosystem has seen a strong performance recently, with the Binance Wallet leading among IDO launchpads in terms of profitability, driven by the massive returns of various projects built on the network. According to CryptoRank data, the Binance Wallet has a current Return of Investment (ROI) of 4,495% and an all-time high (ATH) return of 7,976%, surpassing most IDO launchpads in multiple timeframes. Additionally, seven of the top ten tokens with the ATH IDO returns on the Binance Wallet are BNB Chain projects, with historical returns ranging from 20x to 2,000x. Decentralized derivatives exchange MYX Finance has seen a 2,102x ATH IDO return, leading the BNB Chain projects on the Binance Wallet. CoinGecko data shows that the token currently has a market capitalization of $2.07 billion, ranking 72nd among all cryptocurrencies by this metric. OKZOO, a decentralized AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) network, comes second with a 413x return, followed by Alaya AI’s 40x, Myshell’s 36.8x, RICE AI’s 34.5x, Elderglade’s 24.5x, and Lorenzo’s 22x. Meanwhile, multiple BNB Chain projects among the top 20 tokens by IDO return in the Binance Wallet have achieved returns of over 15x, including Meet48, MilkyWay, Allo, Particle, and Bubblemaps. Dune data also shows that nearly two-thirds of Binance Alpha’s over 300 launched projects are BNB Chain tokens. Notably, the top five Alpha trading volume rankings are BSC projects, while eight of the top ten are from the BSC ecosystem. BNB’s Price Ready For $1,000? While the ecosystem surges, BNB, the network’s native token, continues its massive rally. The cryptocurrency is trading just 1.5% below its recent ATH and nearing the next crucial milestone, the $1,000 barrier. After hitting its previous ATH in August, the token traded within the $840-$900 area, but retested the lows during the start-of-September retrace. Its price broke out of the three-week range on Friday, turning the upper boundary into support over the weekend. On Sunday, BNB’s price surged to its $943 ATH before retracing to the $920-$935 local area. Market watcher CW noted that the cryptocurrency had formed a buying wall around $910, which served as support during the Monday retracement. Yesterday, the cryptocurrency was rejected from the local high and fell out of its two-day range, retesting the $910 level before bouncing. BNB reclaimed the $920 support and broke out of the $935 resistance level again on Tuesday morning, currently attempting to turn it into support. Related Reading: Bitcoin Risk Index Signals Stability: All Eyes On Fed Decision A successful breakout from this level would set the stage for a price discovery rally continuation, which targets the $1,300 mark, according to analyst Ali Martinez. On the contrary, a new rejection of this level could see the price retest the range lows again, and risk a drop to the $900 breakout level. As of this writing, BNB is trading at $936, a 7% increase in the weekly timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Bitcoin futures open interest dropped by $2 billion ahead of this week’s FOMC, but the Coinbase premium index shows traders are determined to defend the $115,000 price level.
Chainlink joins AethirClouds AI Unbundled Alliance to enhance Web3 AI infrastructure and boost AI-powered decentralized applications.
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Altcoins are beginning to move as Bitcoin and Ethereum consolidate their gains. The Federal Reserve’s September 17 meeting could act as the next market catalyst. In past cycles, altcoins have outperformed once the larger assets found direction. The Altcoin Season Index is now at 68 out of 100. That level shows that altcoins are starting …
Musk's influence on Tesla's stock highlights the significant impact of executive communication on market perceptions and investor confidence.
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The Federal Reserve meets this week with markets expecting a 25-basis-point rate cut. The outcome could set the tone for stocks and digital assets in the months ahead. Tom Lee: Crypto May Lead the Next Leg Higher Tom Lee, head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, told CNBC that Bitcoin and Ethereum could be among …
Google’s AI payment protocol was developed in collaboration with Coinbase, signaling crypto’s growing role in powering the AI-driven digital economy.
Galaxy’s tokenized fund will ultimately be available on the Ethereum, Solana and Stellar blockchains, said a person familiar with the plans.
OpenAI's ID verification for ChatGPT users highlights growing concerns over AI safety and the need for enhanced protections for minors online.
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Glassnode says Bitcoin short-term investors show confidence as SOPR rebounds, with BTC needing to hold $111.8K$114.2K ahead of Fed meeting.
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Bitcoin (BTC) is trading in a sideways consolidation phase after hitting its all-time high near $124,000, with volatility keeping investors cautious. The price has been fluctuating in a relatively tight range, showing resilience but also failing to establish a clear directional trend. For many traders, this period feels like the calm before a potential breakout, as the market sits at what analysts describe as a pivotal setting. Related Reading: Bitcoin Consolidates Above $115K As Market Eyes Fed’s Sept 17 Policy Move While short-term traders navigate intraday moves, long-term investors are focusing on structural signals that could define Bitcoin’s next phase. Top analyst Maartunn recently highlighted a significant on-chain dynamic: dormant whale coins are increasingly moving, and these transfers appear closely connected to recent price swings. Historically, such movements have often preceded stronger market reactions, either reinforcing bullish momentum or triggering corrective phases. This alignment between dormant whale activity and price volatility is fueling speculation that a decisive move may be imminent. With Bitcoin consolidating near critical levels, the coming days could set the tone for whether BTC attempts another push toward its highs or corrects further. Dormant Bitcoin Movements Align With Fed Decision According to onchain analyst Maartunn, a remarkable event just unfolded: 7,547 BTC aged between 3–5 years have moved onchain. This is no small occurrence, as coins of this age bracket are often considered firmly in the hands of long-term holders. Their sudden activity has historically acted as a precursor to major market moves. Maartunn emphasizes that investors should carefully note how this metric has consistently aligned with sharp price reactions in recent months. In his analysis, Maartunn presents data showing that every time this specific group of dormant coins becomes active, the Bitcoin market reacts with significant volatility. These swings can be bullish or bearish, but the common denominator is that they rarely go unnoticed. Essentially, when whales who have held coins for several years begin moving them, it signals strategic repositioning that tends to ripple across the broader market. This latest movement coincides with one of the most pivotal macroeconomic events of the year—the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, scheduled for this week. The Fed’s choice, whether to cut rates by 25bps or 50bps, will dictate investor sentiment across all risk assets. For Bitcoin, the timing of dormant whale activity could amplify the impact of this decision, potentially setting the stage for a massive price swing in the days ahead. With BTC consolidating around $115K, the convergence of long-term whale moves and macroeconomic uncertainty underscores the fragility of the current market structure. Traders and investors alike are bracing for what could be the beginning of Bitcoin’s next decisive trend, fueled by both on-chain signals and global monetary policy. Related Reading: Bitcoin Spot Trading Volumes Decline To $322B: Market Shifts To HODL Mode Technical Analysis: Testing Resistance Levels The 4-hour chart shows Bitcoin consolidating around $115,555, with the price holding above both the 50-day and 100-day moving averages, currently at $114,341 and $112,378, respectively. This setup indicates short-term bullish momentum, as BTC managed to defend higher lows after its September rebound. The next major resistance lies near $116,000, where sellers are actively defending. A breakout above this zone could open the path toward the key $123,217 resistance, last tested in mid-August. However, repeated failures to clear $116K increase the risk of short-term exhaustion, especially with uncertainty ahead of tomorrow’s Fed rate decision. Related Reading: Bitcoin Crawls Up On Weak Supply: 30D Momentum Reveals It Lacks Real Demand On the downside, support is established around the $114,000 region, which aligns with the 50-day SMA. Losing this level could push BTC back toward $112,000, where both the 100-day SMA and prior demand clusters converge. As long as BTC holds above $112K, the broader structure remains constructive. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
Crypto credit infrastructure firm Grove commits $50 million to the Anemoy Tokenized Apollo Diversified Credit Fund (ACRDX) with help from Plume and Centrifuge.
Stellar's token hits $0.39 peak on massive volume before wiping out gains in final trading hour as institutional interest builds.
Circle has rolled out native USDC and its upgraded Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP v2) on Hyperliquid’s HyperEVM network. Announced on Sept. 16, the integration allows HyperEVM users to transfer USDC across over a dozen supported networks. The move also lowers the barriers for developers, traders, and service providers seeking smoother cross-chain movement of digital dollars. […]
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The House bill to regulate U.S. crypto was a big win for the industry, but it's the current Senate effort that's likely to be the one that rules the sector.
The rapid growth of tokenized assets signals a transformative shift in financial markets, enhancing blockchain's role in traditional finance.
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The unit will be led by Jorge Schnura, CEO and co-founder of Turing Capital, an alternative investment fund manager acquired by Keyrock.