Bitcoin price faces pressure as investors shift to bonds and gold, and risk aversion raises the chance of BTC falling to $108,000.
The European Central Bank said that its proposed digital euro would strengthen Europe’s defenses against cyber and infrastructure disruptions while ensuring broad access to digital payments. Piero Cipollone, a member of the ECB’s Executive Board, told the European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee that resilience and inclusiveness must be central features as the bloc […]
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The Bitcoin price has soared to historic highs this year, but not everyone believes the rally will last. A new warning from a crypto analyst suggests that the world’s largest cryptocurrency could be on the verge of a dramatic price crash, with the possibility of erasing nearly all of its gains and tumbling back to levels not seen in years. Why A 90% Bitcoin Price Crash Could Be Ahead In a recent interview on the David Lin Report, a financial news channel on YouTube, Bloomberg Intelligence senior commodity strategist Mike McGlone issued a stark warning for Bitcoin holders. After years of accurately calling key price levels, including the surge to $100,000, McGlone now predicts that BTC could wipe out more than 90% of its gains, potentially falling back to $10,000 in this market cycle. Related Reading: Pundit Calls Bitcoin Price Crash Below $93,000, Reveals Bear Targets From Here The Bloomberg strategist explained that Bitcoin’s climb to six figures on December 6 marked a major psychological threshold. According to him, that milestone was less a sign of long-term strength and more a signal that the market had overheated. He described the surge as a textbook example of “selling when there’s yelling,” meaning that investors often get caught up in the euphoria at the top. Since Bitcoin crossed $100,000 on December 6, McGlone noted that gold has appreciated roughly 30%, while BTC has added only about 8%. Stock market benchmarks such as the S&P 500 have also posted modest returns in the same period, leaving digital assets struggling to show dominance. McGlone highlighted the growing connection between Bitcoin and broader equity markets, noting that its 48-month correlation with the S&P 500 now stands at 0.6. He suggested that this pattern underscores Bitcoin’s transformation into a risk-on asset, moving in tandem with stock market performance rather than acting as an independent store of value. Adding to his bearish stance, the Bloomberg strategist pointed out that volatility signals are shifting. In August, the Volatility Index (VIX) hit its lowest level of the year at around 14.2, while Bitcoin simultaneously reached new highs. By the end of the same month, volatility spiked again, suggesting that market sentiment may be changing. For McGlone, these signals indicate that investors should prepare for a potential correction phase, with gold likely to continue outperforming BTC and other speculative assets. Analyst Says Bitcoin To $1 Million Is Unlikely During the interview, Lin questioned whether Bitcoin could ever climb to $1 million, pointing to the same logic that took the asset naturally from $10,000 to $100,000. McGlone dismissed the idea, stressing that today’s market environment is fundamentally different and does not support such an outcome. Related Reading: Is The Bitcoin Price Bottom In? Here’s What Social Sentiment Says The Bloomberg strategist explained that when Bitcoin was trading near $10,000, market sentiment was profoundly negative, which created the ideal conditions for a long-term rally. By contrast, at a price above $100,000, the current market is crowded with long positions, making it harder for BTC to sustain upward momentum. In his view, the sheer weight of speculative exposure has left Bitcoin vulnerable to a potential retracement rather than setting the stage for exponential growth. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
A company might satisfy the eligibility criteria in terms of metrics, yet still be denied entry to the index due to a committee decision. Here's what crypto companies must do to qualify.
AI coding tools can be tricked by fake license files to spread malicious code, security firm HiddenLayer warns.
The chain's stablecoin-first design aims to handle global payouts, microtransactions, remittances and AI agentic payments, Stripe CEO Patrick Collison said.
The latest buy brings the company’s total holdings to 2,027,817 SOL, worth around $409 million at current prices.
Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart argues the current market represents an altcoin season through digital asset treasury companies rather than traditional token price rallies, with upcoming ETF approvals unlikely to replicate Bitcoin’s institutional success. During a Sept. 4 interview with Milk Road, Seyffart said digital asset treasury companies (DATCO) have generated massive returns while individual […]
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World Liberty Financial (WLFI) blocklisted a wallet address belonging to Justin Sun, preventing the Tron founder from selling his 595.109 million WLFI tokens worth nearly $104 million. The blocklisting affects both unlocked and locked tokens in Sun’s wallet, according to on-chain data. The wallet address is: “0x5AB26169051d0D96217949ADb91E86e51a5FDA74” Sun invested $75 million total in WLFI, making […]
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Paradigm has announced the launch of a new layer one (L1) blockchain dubbed Tempo. According to Matt Huang, Paradigm’s founder, Tempo is a payment-focused blockchain that was incubated by several investors led by Stripe and Paradigm, with its key features enabling the mainstream adoption of stablecoin payments. The development of Tempo involved strategic investments from …
Porsche's 11 kW wireless charging with the Cayenne Electric is the first large-scale rollout of cable-free EV charging on a luxury SUV.
XRP leverage reset as accumulation signals emerged, and the altcoin’s chart technicals predict a rebound to $4.80 by Q4.
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Bitcoin has bounced back above $112,000 after slipping to $107,000 last week, its lowest mark since July. The rebound has stirred hope among traders, but analysts remain split on whether the current upswing can hold through September. Related Reading: XRP Faces Crucial Test With ETF Approval Chances Now At 87% September’s Track Record Under Scrutiny Historical data shows September hasn’t been kind to Bitcoin during post-halving years. In 2017, the coin ended the month with a close to 8% loss, while in 2021 the decline was 7%. Even further back, in 2013, Bitcoin dropped 1.60% in the same month. That pattern has led some experts to argue that a retest of key technical levels this year is nothing unusual. Benjamin Cowen, head of ITC Crypto, has repeatedly pointed to the 20-week simple moving average as a marker. According to him, September tends to bring price dips toward that level before a fourth-quarter recovery takes hold. Cowen believes the recent pullback fits the broader rhythm seen in earlier cycles. Historically, #Bitcoin finds a low in September of the post-halving year, and then bounces off of it into the market cycle top that occurs in Q4. pic.twitter.com/CVbcPOUojM — Benjamin Cowen (@intocryptoverse) September 3, 2025 Mixed Views On Cycle Consistency Not everyone is convinced. Some analysts have raised questions about whether the cycle is breaking from tradition. They highlighted that Bitcoin normally records gains in August before falling back in September. This time, however, the opposite occurred. Bitcoin closed August with a 6.25% loss. That stands in stark contrast to August 2017, when the coin surged 64%, and August 2021, when it gained 15%. Those two robust months were each followed by abrupt September declines. Analysts believe that current data indicate a different configuration could be at work, with macroeconomic parameters such as rate cuts being more pronounced over price action. Calls That The Bottom Is Already In Despite the cautious tone from some analysts, there are voices pointing to a brighter near-term outlook, saying the low for September may already be behind Bitcoin. The asset opened the month at $108,200, touched a high of $110,100, and fell to $107,000 before rebounding. Based on that sequence, analysts suggest the market may avoid setting new lows this month. Related Reading: XRP Faces Crucial Test With ETF Approval Chances Now At 87% Cowen, however, continues to stress that corrections after setting fresh highs are part of the cycle. He points to August’s new record peak as evidence that the market is following the same blueprint as previous years. In his view, the retreat to the 20-week SMA is less a warning sign than a setup for a strong year-end rally. While the debate over September’s outcome continues, most analysts agree on one point: short-term turbulence is unlikely to alter the long-term picture. Recent data have made clear that despite temporary dips, Bitcoin is expected to trade far higher in the years ahead. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView
Payments giant Stripe and crypto investment firm Paradigm have teamed up to build a layer-1 blockchain focused on payments and stablecoins.
Businesses have become a driving force in Bitcoin’s 2025 bull market, with corporate holdings now accounting for more than 6% of its total supply, according to a new report from River Financial. The report found that in the first eight months of 2025 alone, business inflows into Bitcoin surpassed last year’s total by $12.5 billion, […]
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The proposed rule changes potentially affecting SEC guidelines on broker-dealers, custody and reporting could allow crypto companies to operate in the US with less oversight.
The crypto billionaire bought $75 million worth of WLFI tokens and was named an advisor to the DeFi project.
Sun is a key investor in the project and holds around $700 million worth of WLFI tokens, mostly vested.
Justin Sun’s WLFI token address was blacklisted after a $9 million transfer on Thursday, raising concerns over trading restrictions as prices tumble.
The firm eyes to benefit from the rapid growth of Ethena's digital dollar USDe, fitting into a broader trend of listed companies accumulating cryptocurrencies.
World Liberty Financial froze Justin Suns WLFI holdings after $9M moved to exchanges, though Sun said he isnt selling.
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World Liberty Financial, a fast-growing DeFi project backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, has blacklisted one of its whale investors to reverse the WLFI market crash. According to on-chain data, World Liberty Financial blacklisted Justin Sun, the founder of Tron (TRX), after making a transfer of $9 million in WLFI. As a result, Sun’s WLFI …
Stripe and Paradigm unveiled Tempo, a layer-1 blockchain designed for stablecoin payments. A Sept. 4 announcement from Paradigm founder Matt Huang validates speculation that began when Stripe posted and quickly deleted blockchain engineering job listings in August. Private testnet phase Tempo operates in a private testnet with select partners testing cross-border payouts, B2B payments, and […]
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Ethereum continues to display resilience in the face of recent volatility, holding firmly above the $4,200 level. Despite this strength, ETH has yet to break decisively above $4,500—a critical barrier that would confirm the next leg of its uptrend. Instead, selling pressure is mounting as the broader market feels the weight of profit-taking and uncertainty, leaving traders on edge about the short-term outlook. Related Reading: BNB Chain Surpasses 650M Unique Addresses – Binance Adoption Continues Still, Ethereum’s fundamentals remain robust. Institutions and large players are stepping in aggressively, fueling confidence that demand is far from fading. According to analyst Ted Pillows, Bitmine, a major institutional player, has once again purchased Ethereum just hours ago, adding to its already sizeable holdings. This repeated accumulation underscores a growing trend of capital rotation into ETH, even as other altcoins face heavier corrections. The narrative of institutional demand provides a counterweight to bearish sentiment, suggesting that Ethereum may be better positioned than Bitcoin or other large-cap tokens to weather the current market environment. With fundamentals and whale activity aligning in its favor, Ethereum’s ability to hold structural demand levels could be a decisive factor in determining whether the next breakout above $4,500 materializes in the coming weeks. Bitmine Strengthens Its Ethereum Position According to analyst Ted Pillows, Bitmine has once again made headlines by purchasing another $65.3 million worth of Ethereum, raising its total holdings to an impressive 1.785 million ETH. At current valuations, this stash is worth approximately $7.71 billion, cementing Bitmine’s status as the single largest Ethereum holder in the market. This dominant position places the institution far ahead of its competitors, with holdings more than double those of SharpLink, the second-largest ETH holder. The scale of Bitmine’s activity underscores the accelerating pace of institutional adoption surrounding Ethereum. While Bitcoin has historically held the spotlight as the flagship digital asset for institutions, the recent trend of capital rotation clearly demonstrates a shift in market preferences. Large players are increasingly allocating capital into ETH, viewing it not only as a store of value but also as a critical piece of the future digital economy given its smart contract ecosystem, DeFi applications, and Layer-2 scaling developments. This aggressive accumulation also reinforces the narrative that Ethereum is emerging as the preferred asset for long-term strategic positioning. By consistently adding to its ETH reserves, Bitmine is signaling confidence in Ethereum’s ability to outperform in the current cycle. Moreover, the contrast with Bitcoin—where reserves and demand have recently shown stagnation—highlights Ethereum’s growing dominance in institutional portfolios. Related Reading: Bitcoin And Ethereum Exchange Inflows Overshadow Stablecoin Demand – Details Technical Details: ETH Consolidates In A Range Ethereum is trading around $4,406, holding above the crucial 200-period SMA but showing clear signs of indecision. The chart highlights how ETH has struggled to establish momentum above the $4,500 resistance, where repeated rejections confirm strong selling pressure. Despite multiple attempts, bulls have failed to trigger a sustained breakout, leaving ETH stuck in a sideways consolidation. The 50 and 100-period SMAs are flattening out, reinforcing the idea that momentum is cooling. Still, the 200 SMA near $4,280 provides structural support, and buyers have consistently defended this area in recent sessions. This suggests that while ETH is under pressure, its underlying bullish structure remains intact as long as it stays above this key level. Related Reading: Bitcoin Mirrors Historical Pullback Ranges – Healthy Correction Or Trouble Ahead? From a risk-reward perspective, Ethereum’s immediate range is clear: support lies between $4,280–$4,300, while resistance remains firmly set at $4,500. A decisive break above $4,500 could open the way for a retest of $4,700–$4,800, but failure to hold support increases the likelihood of a drop toward $4,200. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
HM Treasury has published draft reforms to strengthen its AML regime, including changes for crypto asset firms.
Binance’s Bitcoin to stablecoin ratio just passed a level that previously marked critical market shifts in the crypto market structure. Is the bottom in, or is a new bear market beginning?
Tether, the largest stablecoins issuer, has minted a whopping $2 billion in USDT through the Ethereum (ETH) network today. As a result, Tether and Circle have now issued more than $12 billion during the last one month. According to on-chain data analysis from CryptoQuant, Binance’s net stablecoins inflow increased by $2 billion during the last …
Tempo is already working with tech firms Anthropic, Deutsche Bank, DoorDash, Nubank, OpenAI, Revolut, and Shopify.
Tempo's launch could accelerate stablecoin adoption, enhancing blockchain's role in mainstream finance and global payment systems.
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