Amid the controversial launch of Kanye West’s official memecoin on Solana, the crypto community has sounded the alarm for another potential celebrity token scam, with insider trading allegations outshining Ye’s party. Related Reading: Chainlink Eyes Crucial Resistance After $25 Reclaim – Breakout Or Breakdown Next? The Rise And Fall Of YZY On Wednesday night, controversial Hip-Hop artist and public figure Ye, better known as Kanye West, launched his official memecoin, YZY, on the Solana blockchain. West announced the token in his X account, posting the contract address (CA) in a picture with the caption “YEEZY MONEY IS HERE. A NEW ECONOMY, BUILT ON CHAIN.” After the announcement, the memecoin skyrocketed to a market capitalization of $3.1 billion before quickly dropping 65% to the $1.1 billion mark in the following hours. Meanwhile, YZY’s price went from an all-time high (ATH) of $3.16 to hover between the $0.95-$1.30 price range. The crypto community reported multiple red flags, including allegations of insider trading and a lawsuit waiver. Notably, the official website has a controversial waiver that raised concerns among investors. In the “What Else Should I Know?” section, the website stated that by purchasing the token, investors agree they “will not bring, join or participate in any class action lawsuit as to any claim, dispute or controversy” that they may have against any of the “Covered Parties.” “if you’re buying this ur literally giving them permission to rug you without consequences,” a community member noted. Nonetheless, investors may opt out of the dispute resolution provision by “providing written notice of your decision within thirty (30) days of the date that you first access the Website,” the page reads. Ye’s Memecoin Supply Owned By Insiders Conor Grogan, director at Coinbase, estimated that at least 94% of the supply was owned by insiders, with 87% of the token being held by a single multisig wallet before it was distributed to multiple wallets. According to the “YZYNOMICS”, 20% of the token’s distribution would be for public supply, 10% for liquidity, and 70% for Yeezy Investments LLC. On-chain analytics firm Bubblemaps affirmed that “the bubble map of YZY mostly MATCHES the distribution on Kanye’s website,” cautioning that “the 17% address ‘public supply’ is UNLOCKED and can sell at any time.” Lookonchain highlighted that only YZY had been added to the liquidity pool, with no USDC, warning that the “Dev may sell YZY by adding/removing liquidity, similar to LIBRA.” Additionally, they noted that multiple insider wallets had prepared funds in advance and bought the memecoin, with one address knowing the CA and attempting to purchase YZY yesterday. The on-chain wallet tracker also cautioned that West had added 30 million YZY, worth $34 million, to the liquidity pool with a price range of $3.17-$4.49, signaling that “once the price climbs above $3.1716, he’ll start earning fees while gradually selling YZY for USDC. If the price rises above $4.4929, all 30M YZY will be sold.” Investors See Red Numbers On-chain researcher Defioasis affirmed that the YZY launch was “more of the same,” revealing that, so far, most wallets holding West’s memecoin are in the red. According to their analysis, 56,050 addresses traded the token in the past 13 hours, with 25,166, or 44.9% of the wallets, engaging in one-sided transactions. Out of these addresses, 23,723 only bought the memecoin, while 1,443 only sold it. They suggested that “some of the former may be dust addresses aimed at increasing the number of addresses, while others are either holding onto their positions or stuck in losses,” adding, “The latter are primarily project teams/large holders using multiple addresses to sell, making it harder to track them directly.” Related Reading: Bitcoin Risks Drop Below $110,000 Despite Bounce – Is A 15% Pullback Coming? Meanwhile, 30,884 addresses had two-way transactions, with 38.07% of addresses registering realized profits. 30% of these wallets had a profit of up to $500, while only 1.31% of them had profits exceeding $10,000. Among this 1%, only 5 addresses had over $1 million in profits, with one of them being identified as an insider. On the contrary, over 60% of participants are still in a loss position, the report noted, with 28.2% of the addresses losing up to $500. By the time of the Defioasis post, one individual had lost over $1 million, while another had lost around half a million. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Ripple and SBI's partnership could enhance stablecoin adoption in Japan, fostering financial innovation and bridging traditional and digital finance.
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The House slipped a provision banning the Federal Reserve from issuing a digital currency into an almost 1,300-page bill on defense policy.
Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $4,150 zone. ETH is now back above $4,250 but it faces many hurdles near $4,300. Ethereum started a recovery wave above the $4,200 and $4,250 levels. The price is trading below $4,320 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $4,300 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it settles below the $4,180 zone in the near term. Ethereum Price Faces Hurdles Ethereum price extended losses after there was a close below the $4,200 level, like Bitcoin. ETH price gained bearish momentum and traded below the $4,110 support zone. The bears were able to push the price below the $4,080 support zone. Finally, the price tested the $4,065 zone. A low was formed at $4,065 and the price recently started a recovery wave above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $4,580 swing high to the $4,065 low. The price failed to clear the $4,350 zone and the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $4,580 swing high to the $4,065 low. There is also a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $4,300 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum price is now trading below $4,300 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price could face resistance near the $4,300 level. The next key resistance is near the $4,350 level. The first major resistance is near the $4,385 level. A clear move above the $4,385 resistance might send the price toward the $4,450 resistance. An upside break above the $4,450 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $4,500 resistance zone or even $4,550 in the near term. Another Drop In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $4,300 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $4,220 level. The first major support sits near the $4,180 zone. A clear move below the $4,180 support might push the price toward the $4,120 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $4,065 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $4,000. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $4,180 Major Resistance Level – $4,385
The financial conglomerate is building a blockchain platform for tokenized assets with Startale, the blockchain development firm that build Soneium with Sony.
The tokenized asset market is projected to grow as large as $18.9 trillion by 2033, according to a joint report from Ripple and BCG.
Binance’s native token BNB reached a new milestone today, setting an all-time high of $881 before correcting slightly to $849 at the time of writing. Despite broader market consolidation in recent days, BNB’s performance marked a 2.6% increase in the past 24 hours. The development has drawn notable attention from traders and analysts, many of whom are now evaluating whether the momentum is sustainable. CryptoQuant analyst CryptoOnchain shared insights on the rally, pointing to both technical signals and on-chain data as key factors behind the altcoin’s latest upward movement. According to his analysis, the decisive breakout above the $800–$810 resistance zone has turned that range into an important support level. He noted that maintaining this threshold could sustain bullish sentiment, with the $900 level emerging as the next psychological target. Related Reading: BNB Price Coiling for Breakout—Next Leg Higher in Sight Technical and On-Chain Analysis of BNB On the technical side, the altcoin’s entry into “price discovery” mode has raised questions about the sustainability of its rally. CryptoOnchain explained that breaking above historical resistance levels typically attracts new inflows and strengthens confidence in long-term holding. From an on-chain perspective, the analyst highlighted “Rolling Percentage Gains” across multiple timeframes. The data suggests that all major holder cohorts, from short-term to long-term investors, are currently in profit. This reduces potential sell pressure as investors are less motivated to exit positions. At the same time, accelerating short-term gains reflect fresh demand, while one-year rolling gains indicate that the rally is not merely speculative but backed by sustained accumulation. According to CryptoOnchain, the combination of these factors presents a case for continued strength as long as the altcoin holds above the $800 support zone. “The technical breakout is supported by confident, profitable holders,” he wrote. “As long as BNB holds the crucial $800 support level, the outlook for testing higher targets remains highly favorable.” Analysts See Potential for $1,000 Beyond technical and on-chain metrics, independent market observers are also weighing in on the altcoin’s trajectory. A crypto analyst known as BitBull on X noted that BNB’s new all-time high coincides with a structural shift in its price action. The token’s long-standing resistance has now flipped into support, creating what he described as conditions for further growth. “$BNB hit a new ATH of $880 today. It has now flipped its multi-year resistance level into support. With public-listed companies bidding BNB, $1K BNB is just a matter of time,” BitBull commented. Related Reading: BNB Tracks Bitcoin’s Playbook, Eyes Breakout Toward $1,200 BNB’s rise comes amid an evolving market for exchange tokens. While some have struggled to maintain relevance, BNB has consistently grown in utility, supported by Binance’s ecosystem, which includes trading fee discounts, token launches, and blockchain infrastructure through the BNB Chain. This dynamic has helped position the token as one of the top five cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
Bitcoin price is attempting to recover from $112,000. BTC is back above $113,200 but faces many hurdles on the way up to $118,000. Bitcoin started a recovery wave above the $112,500 zone. The price is trading below $115,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $113,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might start another increase if it clears the $115,000 resistance zone. Bitcoin Price Faces Resistance Bitcoin price started a fresh decline after a close below the $115,000 level. BTC gained bearish momentum and traded below the $113,200 support zone. There was a move below the $112,500 support zone and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. The pair tested the $112,000 zone. A low was formed at $112,100 and the price is now attempting to recover toward the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $124,420 swing high to the $112,100 low. Bitcoin is now trading below $114,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. Immediate resistance on the upside is near the $113,500 level. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $113,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. The first key resistance is near the $114,500 level. The next resistance could be $115,000. A close above the $115,000 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $116,500 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $118,200 level. It is close to the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $124,420 swing high to the $112,100 low. The main target could be $120,000. More Downside In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $114,500 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Immediate support is near the $112,500 level. The first major support is near the $112,000 level. The next support is now near the $110,500 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $108,250 support in the near term. The main support sits at $105,500, below which BTC might take a major hit. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $112,500, followed by $112,000. Major Resistance Levels – $113,500 and $115,000.
The CFTC is seeking public input on how it can more effectively regulate spot crypto trading as part of its second “crypto sprint” initiative to advance the White House’s crypto agenda.
The CFTC is now into its third crypto sprint, widening its review beyond spot trading as it works with the SEC to shape U.S. crypto rules.
Bitcoin (BTC) recently surged to a new all-time high, surpassing $124,000, only to experience a subsequent drop of 9%. This volatility has sparked widespread speculation about the current state of the bull market, the potential for an ongoing “alt season,” and whether Bitcoin has reached its peak. In light of the current price action, market expert Miles Deutscher has shared insights on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), suggesting that August may be viewed as a significant trap in the crypto market. Two Scenarios For Bitcoin First, Deutscher points out a significant change in market strength. Ethereum (ETH) seems to be outperforming Bitcoin in terms of both price and narrative. He claims that Bitcoin has been showing signs of structural weakness since early July. Related Reading: Analyst Sounds The Alarm—Bitcoin Could Slide Toward $88K A key factor contributing to this downturn, according to the expert’s analysis, is the diminishing influence of Strategy’s (MicroStrategy) treasury purchases, which previously fueled the cryptocurrency’s last rally. Deutscher asserts that this decline in demand has resulted in stalling momentum for BTC, leading him to speculate that it may remain range-bound until further clarity emerges from upcoming interest rate decisions. In his analysis, Deutscher outlines two potential scenarios for the Bitcoin price trajectory. The first possibility involves a dip to the lows around $111,000, which could coincide with Ethereum’s critical support level of $4,000. The second scenario envisions a reclaiming of the mid-range price of $115,500, which could pave the way for renewed upward momentum. Conversely, the narrative surrounding Ethereum continues to significantly gain traction, bolstered by an estimated $27 billion in sidelined capital poised for investment in the decentralized asset token (DAT) ecosystem. What’s Next For Ethereum And Crypto Market? Interestingly, ETH has recently surpassed BTC in terms of trading volume for treasury companies. Deutscher notes that this trend suggests Ethereum still has considerable room for growth relative to Bitcoin, making it a less saturated trade. This relative strength is reflected in the performance of altcoins, which have shown resilience against Bitcoin. Unlike past corrections, where altcoins suffered significant losses, this time the altcoin market has maintained support and exhibited bullish signals. Related Reading: Dogecoin Holder Count Surges Toward New All-Time Highs — Here Are The Figures Amid the current market reaction, macroeconomic factors have played a crucial role in price action. Uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) policies, in light of the upcoming Jackson Hole speech, has led to a wave of de-risking among investors. The market’s response to hot Producer Price Index (PPI) data is also highlighted as it has altered expectations regarding interest rate cuts, heightening fears of a hawkish stance from the Federal Reserve, contributing to the recent sell-off. Deutscher anticipates that this market behavior may lead to a “classic sell into the end of the month” pattern, particularly as September historically presents volatility for Bitcoin. However, the expert posits that once the uncertainty dissipates, particularly following the Jackson Hole event and the subsequent rate decision next month, the market may be well-positioned for another attempt at new highs. When writing, BTC trades at $113,000, attempting to consolidate 9% below its all-time high reached on August 14. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
ASIC Deputy Chair Sarah Court said the regulator has beefed up its scam enforcement to include monitoring social media ads.
Bitcoin continues to retrace from its record highs, with the asset trading below $115,000 at the time of writing. Current price levels place Bitcoin near $113,098, a decline of around 6.5% over the past week and close to 9% below its all-time peak. Despite the downturn, analysts monitoring on-chain data suggest the broader market cycle may still have room to extend upward. One such view comes from CryptoQuant’s QuickTake contributor, PelinayPA, who analyzed Bitcoin’s market value to realized value (MVRV) ratio. The analyst noted that while recent corrections may weigh on short-term sentiment, historical patterns in MVRV indicate that Bitcoin has not yet reached conditions typically associated with market cycle tops. Related Reading: Is The Bitcoin Treasury Bubble Popping? Expert Answers Bitcoin MVRV Ratio Points to Neutral but Upward Potential The MVRV ratio is a widely tracked on-chain indicator that compares Bitcoin’s total market capitalization with its realized capitalization, which reflects the aggregated value of coins at the price they last moved on-chain. Historically, when the ratio climbs into the 3.5 to 4 range, it signals a potential overheating of the market. At these levels, most holders are in profit, selling activity rises, and price tops are often reached. Conversely, MVRV levels below 1 have historically marked accumulation phases and strong long-term entry points. Currently, Bitcoin’s MVRV ratio stands around 2.1. According to PelinayPA, this reading positions the market within a “neutral to bullish” zone, suggesting that while Bitcoin is no longer cheap, the conditions for an extended rally remain intact. The analyst noted that in previous cycles, the MVRV ratio advanced significantly higher before a peak, implying that Bitcoin’s price would need to move into the $140,000–$180,000 range for the indicator to reach historical top levels. However, the data also suggests that corrections along the way are plausible. “Since MVRV is already above 2, the market is not cheap anymore — short to mid-term corrections may occur along the way,” PelinayPA explained. The balance between potential upside and intermittent drawdowns reflects a phase of consolidation within a broader bull market structure. Exchange Flows Signal Mixed Market Behavior In a separate analysis, CryptoQuant contributor BorisD examined exchange netflow data, focusing on Binance, the world’s largest crypto trading platform. The report highlighted notable trends across several altcoins, showing how capital movements may inform future market conditions. According to the data, tokens such as ENJ (Enjin) and FET (Fetch.ai) recorded significant outflows from Binance. This pattern typically indicates that investors are moving assets to private wallets, which can be interpreted as a sign of longer-term holding behavior. In contrast, assets like ANKR and MATIC have seen strong inflows onto exchanges, raising the possibility of either upcoming selling pressure or speculative positioning ahead of market shifts. Related Reading: Bitcoin Fear Is Back: Traders Flip As Price Plunges To $113,000 BorisD suggested that monitoring which assets are attracting inflows versus outflows could help investors identify potential opportunities in the altcoin market. “Identifying which of these altcoins are currently near potential bottoms and positioning for their next rally seems to be the most rational strategy,” the analyst wrote. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView
Microsoft’s AI leader and DeepMind co-founder says humanlike systems could spark demands for AI rights while distorting human relationships.
Buyers of the SuiPlay0X1 gaming handheld are being slapped with unexpected import duties, some as high as nearly $350 per device.
The chief executive officer of SOL Strategies has a strong belief in the potential of Bitcoin, despite recent setbacks by the top crypto asset. Related Reading: Panic Or Profit? Analyst Says XRP Below $3 Is A ‘Massive Blessing’ Leah Wald told members of the press she expects bitcoin to make a steep move before year end. Her baseline? The vaunted $175,000 mark – a price she called a conservative read compared to some loftier forecasts. The market has already surprised a lot of people — bitcoin hit about $124,000 recently — so big swings are not impossible. Institutional Interest Drives Momentum According to Wald, part of the push comes from big money moving in. She pointed to companies like BlackRock and high-profile investors such as Cathie Wood, and she referenced how comments from leaders like Larry Fink have shifted conversations. Those voices bring models and balance-sheet plans that, she said during a CNBC TV18 interview, support much higher price targets than people used to expect. The industry’s own scars are still visible. After the FTX collapse many firms were de-banked and trust took a hit. But Wald argues that the picture has changed: banks and asset managers are opening doors again, and that makes it easier for large managers to put serious capital into crypto. That doesn’t erase risk though, but it does change how big investors approach the market. Long-Term Bets Stay Very Ambitious Based on reports, some forecasts stretch far beyond this year. Wald mentioned projections showing bitcoin at $1 million by 2030, a level that would dwarf current prices. Those long-range calls are driven by assumptions about adoption, limited supply and the role bitcoin could play in institutional portfolios. Whether reality matches those models is another question. Shorter-term math matters too. If bitcoin were to reach $175,000 before year end, that would be a rapid climb from recent levels around $124,000. Traders and managers watching volatility know such moves can happen, but they also know the path is rarely straight. Expectations, flows, and news — all of it moves markets fast. Related Reading: Ethereum Captures Investor Frenzy, Overtakes Bitcoin With Nearly $3-B Surge From Speculation To Infrastructure Wald says crypto is no longer just about quick gains. She sees a bigger change: mainstream finance is being rebuilt on blockchain tools, she said, and that shift is moving the conversation away from short-term trading toward how the system is built and run. Nation-states thinking about adoption and big asset managers planning custody services are part of that picture, she added, and those pieces matter for how prices form. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView
A Bitcoiner fell victim to a social engineering attack after being approached by impostors posing as hardware wallet support, losing 783 BTC worth $91 million.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has projected that Bitcoin could reach $1 million by 2030, In an Aug. 20 post on X, Armstrong explained that the improved regulatory environment and increasing government adoption are major drivers that would push the top crypto to the historic milestone. According to him: “Regulatory clarity is finally emerging, the US […]
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University of Chicago’s Prophet Arena pits AI models against live prediction markets. Early results suggest machines can match, and sometimes beat, the wisdom of crowds.
On-chain analytics firm Santiment has revealed how the two largest spikes in trading volume coincided with recent buying and selling windows for Bitcoin. Trading Volume May Signal Tops & Bottoms For Bitcoin In a new post on X, Santiment has talked about a pattern associated with the trading volume of Bitcoin. The “trading volume” here refers to a metric that keeps track of the total amount of the cryptocurrency that’s becoming involved in trading activities on the various centralized exchanges. When the value of this metric is high, it means the traders are making a large number of moves on the market. Such a trend suggests interest in the asset is high. On the other hand, the indicator having a low value implies investors may not be paying much attention to the cryptocurrency as they are participating in a low amount of activity. Related Reading: Bitcoin Fear Is Back: Traders Flip As Price Plunges To $113,000 Now, here is a chart that shows the trend in the trading volume for Bitcoin and other top coins in the sector over the last few months: In the above graph, Santiment has highlighted two large spikes in the trading volume of Bitcoin. The first of these, involving a movement of $84.08 billion in the asset, occurred at the start of April. Interestingly, this spike coincided with BTC’s tariff-driven dip. The other spike took place just earlier this month and saw the indicator hit a high of $90.90 billion. This time, the elevated trading volume came alongside BTC’s new all-time high (ATH) above the $124,000 level. “Note that the two largest volume spikes from Bitcoin signaled the optimal time to buy (as prices were falling) and sell (as prices peaked to a new ATH),” explains the analytics firm. What could be the explanation behind the pattern? Generally, the higher the trading activity, the more likely BTC is to observe some kind of volatility. This is because the moves being made by investors act as fuel for price moves. Where the emerging volatility may lead the asset is hard to say based on the trading volume data alone, as it doesn’t separate between buying and selling moves. Spikes that come near price lows, however, can be signs of buying. This is what happened in April. Similarly, a particularly sharp uptick in activity after rallies, like the one seen earlier in the month, can be a sign of profit-taking. Related Reading: Dogecoin Coils Up: Triangle Break Could Spark 40% Move, Analyst Says At present, Bitcoin trading volume remains elevated, but its current value of $66 billion is clearly still a step below the levels seen during the aforementioned turnarounds. BTC Price Bitcoin has been facing sustained bearish momentum recently as its price has gradually been sliding down, with its latest value coming at $113,000. Featured image from Dall-E, Santiment.net, chart from TradingView.com
The General Assembly of Pennsylvania has received House Bill 1812 focused on public officers investing in crypto assets. If passed, the House Bill 1812 will amend title 65 on public officers of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statute in ethics standards and financial disclosure. The House Bill 1812 mandates public officers in Pennsylvania to disclose any financial …
Anchorage Digital, the first federally chartered digital asset bank, is no longer under an OCC consent order after reaching "compliance."
Coinbase’s cbBTC has grown 160% in 2025, eating into wBTC’s dominance on Ethereum.
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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Public companies continue to diversify into altcoins, but with mixed effects on share prices and mixed reception from investors.
The bill pushed by the representative included a ban on lawmakers and their families from "launching, promoting, or trading in coins where they hold a personal financial interest.”
While the overall stablecoin market is up 4% in August, some synthetic stablecoins, such as Sky Dollar and Falcon USD, have had even more substantial gains.
Ethereum is stabilizing above the $4,200 level after days of sharp volatility and heavy selling pressure. The recent downturn saw ETH retreat from local highs near $4,800, leaving bulls with the urgent task of defending critical demand zones. Now, early signs suggest that momentum may be shifting back in favor of buyers, with selling pressure beginning to fade across the market. Related Reading: Ethereum Treasury Boom Drives Demand: Can The Market Handle The Risks? This stabilization comes as altcoins prepare for what could be a decisive period in the coming months. Market sentiment is cautiously turning optimistic, supported by improving technical signals and renewed accumulation patterns. Analysts point out that if Ethereum can hold current support levels, the groundwork could be laid for another push toward retesting the $4,800 zone and, eventually, new all-time highs. Adding to the bullish narrative, Arkham Intelligence revealed that a whale or institutional player just longed about $300 million worth of ETH on-chain. This massive leveraged bet underscores confidence in Ethereum’s medium-term outlook, even amid recent volatility. Such moves from large-scale investors often signal strong conviction and can act as a catalyst for renewed market strength. Ethereum Whale Bet Sparks Speculation According to Arkham Intelligence, a whale identified as address 0x2eA has just made one of the boldest bets in Ethereum’s recent history. The address longed a total of $282 million worth of ETH across three separate accounts on Hyperliquid, with liquidation prices set tightly at $3,699, $3,700, and $3,732. This aggressive positioning suggests strong conviction that Ethereum’s recent correction may have already bottomed. Arkham itself posed the question: Did he just catch the bottom? The coming days are expected to be highly volatile, as futures markets heat up and traders prepare for sharp moves. With ETH consolidating around the $4,200 support level, the whale’s position could either trigger massive profits if the market rallies or result in a swift wipeout should bearish pressure intensify. Such concentrated bets often act as catalysts, fueling speculation and liquidity in derivatives markets. At the same time, institutional adoption continues to reinforce Ethereum’s long-term outlook. Companies like Sharplink Gaming and Bitmine have already taken steps toward treasury strategies that include ETH allocations, joining the growing list of firms treating Ethereum as a strategic reserve asset. This accumulation trend, combined with aggressive whale bets, underscores the broader demand dynamics supporting ETH. If bullish momentum builds, Ethereum could soon attempt a retest of its all-time high near $4,800, potentially pushing into uncharted price discovery. For now, the whale’s move stands as a bold signal of confidence, setting the stage for Ethereum’s next major market phase. Related Reading: Ethereum Demand Holds Despite Pullback: New Whales Enter With $192M Buys Weekly Price Chart Analysis: Healthy Consolidation Ethereum’s weekly chart shows a sharp surge followed by a pullback as price action tests support levels near $4,200. After reaching highs close to $4,800, ETH faced heavy selling pressure, but the broader trend remains bullish. The chart highlights strong momentum since June, with Ethereum breaking through key resistance zones and reclaiming levels not seen since early 2022. Currently, ETH is consolidating above the 50-week and 100-week moving averages, which are sloping upward, reinforcing the broader bullish structure. The 200-week moving average sits far below, at $2,443, showing how extended the move has been. Ethereum continues to hold above the breakout zone, suggesting that bulls remain in control. Related Reading: Ethereum Faces Historic Short Interest: Rally Could Trigger Massive Liquidations This pullback may serve as a cooling-off period after weeks of aggressive buying. If Ethereum manages to stabilize above $4,200, it could attempt another move toward the $4,800–$5,000 resistance zone. A break above that region would open the door to new all-time highs and potential price discovery. On the downside, losing $4,000 would raise the risk of a deeper correction toward $3,600. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
An anti-central bank digital currency provision has been added to what is viewed as must-pass defense funding legislation.
Coinbase is listing USD1 from President Trump's World Liberty Financial, letting U.S. users access another stablecoin besides USDC and USDT.