Gauntlet noted that deposits are now back to same levels before the campaign, and has navigated large capital swings before due to incentive campaign endings, airdrops, and shifts in market conditions which regularly produce short-period swings in either direction.
The SEC is pivoting away from its previous regulatory strategy.
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a legal effort by Kalshi to stave off an expected temporary restraining order from the state of Nevada.
The Coinbase Bitcoin Yield Fund's tokenized share class runs on Base as the $3.5 trillion fund services giant Apex applies tokenization across its business.
The crypto exchange is offering a yield product tied to Tether Gold (XAUT), signaling a shift toward turning traditionally passive assets like gold into income-generating instruments.
The Web3 company will provide capital, advisory support and business development to help Avalanche projects scale, with a focus on real-world assets and digital identity.
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, has reiterated his $250,000 year-end price target for Bitcoin. With Bitcoin trading around $70,100, that target would imply roughly 256.5% upside from current levels and a clean break above its previous peak at $126,000 from October 2025. Reiterating Bullish Predictions Arthur Hayes is one of the most outspoken bullish proponents for Bitcoin. He has, on multiple occasions, pointed to Bitcoin breaking above $200,000 among his long-term bullish expectations for the asset. That earlier stance has now been reaffirmed in a recent YouTube interview. Related Reading: Bitcoin Is Still Bearish And Price Is Headed Below $50,000; Analyst Given how Bitcoin’s price action has unfolded since those earlier calls, Hayes was pressed on whether his outlook had changed in a recent YouTube interview. Hayes was asked whether his Bitcoin prediction for 2026 has changed, and his response left little room for interpretation. He stated that he would “go the same number,” repeating his $250,000 Bitcoin target by the end of the year. The consistency in his outlook shows that his conviction has not changed despite recent price fluctuations and the inability of Bitcoin’s correction to find a bottom. Although the $250,000 prediction did not come with a direct breakdown at that moment, Hayes has always given different reasons as to why he is bullish in other similar predictions. He has previously noted that a prolonged US-Iran conflict could force the Federal Reserve to print more money, which in turn would have a ripple effect in driving the Bitcoin price higher. Can Bitcoin Reach $250,000 In 2026? At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $70,100 and now seems to have registered a bottom just above $61,000. Therefore, a move to $250,000 would push Bitcoin far above its previous high at $126,000 and establish a completely new price range. Related Reading: Bitcoin Just Flashed The Most Powerful Fractal In The Market, Here’s What To Expect Recent price action shows that Bitcoin has struggled to break out of its current consolidation, repeatedly moving within a broad $60,000 to $74,000 band without a decisive trend in either direction. A rally to $250,000 would require Bitcoin to first clear its current range and then reclaim higher price zones that were lost during the correction from its 2025 peak. Technical analysis suggests that once Bitcoin breaks through certain supply gaps above $76,000, then it could rally fast due to thinner resistance. Hayes had earlier projected a bigger Bitcoin target in the $500,000 to $750,000 range by the end of 2026, with his prediction based on escalating tensions in the Middle East. However, he has also noted a bit of caution for Bitcoin while speaking at another similar podcast interview. “If I had $1 to invest right now, would I be putting it into Bitcoin? No. I would wait,” Hayes said, stating he would only become a buyer when the Federal Reserve begins easing. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
Crypto trading firm FalconX's CEO has previously said it is considering a public listing.
Apyx's strategic STRC accumulation could reshape stablecoin markets, highlighting risks and opportunities in leveraged Bitcoin exposure.
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Casimo will be responsible for growing the Dutch market maker's institutional crypto offering.
Bitcoin markets have started to turn bullish again, but data shows that a key “bull market threshold” has not been established yet.
Animoca Brands invests in Ava Labs and partners to expand Avalanche across Asia and the Middle East, targeting RWAs, identity, and adoption.
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Ethereum is trading above the $2,150 level after pulling back from recent highs near $2,380 reached earlier this week, reflecting a cooling phase following a short-term surge in bullish momentum. The retrace suggests that while buyers were able to push prices higher, follow-through demand remains limited as the market digests recent gains. Related Reading: XRP Liquidations Accelerate After $1.50 Breakout: Short Squeeze Unfolds Beneath the surface, derivatives data is revealing a more consequential shift in market structure. According to a CryptoQuant analysis, Ethereum leverage on Binance has not only recovered from the October 10 market-wide deleveraging event, but has now expanded to new highs. Notably, Binance stands out as the only major exchange where leverage metrics have fully surpassed previous levels, signaling a concentrated buildup of risk. This development carries important implications. The rapid re-expansion of leverage suggests that traders are once again increasing exposure through derivatives, reinforcing Binance’s role as the primary venue for ETH positioning. More importantly, it indicates that price discovery is increasingly being driven by leveraged activity rather than spot demand. In this context, Ethereum’s current structure reflects a market where momentum is still present, but increasingly dependent on derivatives-driven flows rather than organic accumulation. Leverage Dominates Ethereum’s Market Structure The analysis highlights a critical shift in Ethereum’s derivatives landscape. The Estimated Leverage Ratio (ELR)—which measures open interest relative to exchange reserves—shows that over 75% of ETH exposure on Binance is now leveraged. At the same time, Binance holds approximately 3% of the total ETH supply, around 3.4 million ETH, underscoring the exchange’s central role in price formation. What stands out is the speed of this leverage expansion. Rapid gains and minimal consolidation suggest that derivatives activity, not sustained spot demand, drove much of Ethereum’s recent upside. This creates a structurally different market environment. Leverage-driven markets tend to behave asymmetrically. While they can extend trends aggressively in the short term, they also become increasingly fragile as positioning builds. Crowded trades emerge, where even minor catalysts—whether macro, technical, or liquidity-driven—can trigger liquidation cascades and sharp reversals. In this context, the signal is unambiguous: leverage is leading the move, not confirming it. While this dynamic can support continuation in the near term, it also elevates the probability of sudden volatility spikes. Related Reading: Ethereum Holds Above $2,300 As Open Interest Expansion Reinforces Uptrend Stability Ethereum Struggles to Reclaim Structure After Breakdown Ethereum’s daily chart shows a fragile recovery attempt following a decisive breakdown below key support levels, with price currently hovering around the $2,150–$2,200 region. The sharp decline in early February marked a clear loss of structure, as ETH fell below its 200-day moving average, confirming a shift from bullish to corrective conditions. Since that breakdown, price has been attempting to stabilize, forming a short-term base between $1,900 and $2,200. The recent bounce toward $2,300 indicates some return of demand, but the move lacks strong continuation, suggesting that buyers are still cautious. Related Reading: Ethereum Whales Step In: $33M ETH Withdrawn From Exchanges In Hours Technically, Ethereum remains below all major moving averages, which are now sloping downward and acting as dynamic resistance. The rejection near the short-term averages reinforces the idea that the market is still in a bearish or transitional phase, rather than a confirmed recovery. Volume patterns add further context. The initial selloff was accompanied by a significant spike in volume, indicative of forced liquidations, while the subsequent recovery has occurred on relatively lower participation—pointing to limited conviction behind the bounce. For Ethereum to regain momentum, a sustained reclaim of the $2,300–$2,500 zone is required. Until then, price action remains vulnerable to further downside pressure. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com
The carpool and ride-sharing platform, which already accepted Bitcoin for customer payment, moves to crypto treasury despite challenges of price declines.
Google upgrades AI Studio with Antigravity agent, enabling developers to build full apps with backend, auth, and deployment from prompts.
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Bitcoin brought its latest correction from local highs to near 10% as skepticism over long-term BTC price support grew louder.
The platform is designed to enable lending, borrowing and yield on native Bitcoin through onchain financial services.
While bitcoin has shown relative strength against gold since the war in Iran broke out, investors are better off holding off "dry powder" while prices swing wildly on headlines, said Wintermute's Bryan Tan.
Tight monetary policy and persistent inflation create a challenging environment for risk assets, impacting investor sentiment and strategy.
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The memorandum of understanding with CFTC Chair Michael Selig comes as many US state authorities are cracking down on sports event contracts on prediction markets.
Bitcoin tended to show muted performance on quadruple witching days in 2025, followed by weakness in the days to weeks after.
Celo proposes a 160M CELO allocation to web browser Opera to deepen partnership and expand global stablecoin adoption.
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A recent rebound in the Ethereum price has brought renewed focus to an analyst who accurately identified its local bottom. With price now recovering sharply from that region, the same market watcher has outlined the next key levels that could determine Ethereum’s direction in the coming weeks. Ethereum Price Breakdown To Reversal Confirms Analyst’s Call Ethereum’s earlier decline unfolded through a series of failed bullish structures, gradually weakening confidence in the uptrend. The first sign of trouble emerged when a bullish flag pattern broke down near the $3,700 level, cutting short expectations of continuation. This was followed by a more decisive shift as an ascending triangle failed, leading to a breakdown below the $3,000 support zone. Related Reading: Why Bitcoin Price Could Stage A Stronger Rally Than Previous Bull Markets As the Ethereum price moved lower into the $2,000–$1,850 range, the analyst highlighted $1,800 as a critical level to watch. According to him, holding that level would likely trigger a recovery toward $2,650, while losing it could expose a deeper move toward $1,300, identified as a stronger accumulation zone. Price action ultimately respected the bullish scenario. Ethereum stabilized within the $1,800–$1,900 range, where buying pressure emerged and formed a base. From there, the market began to recover, delivering a gain of roughly 28% from the entry zone identified by the analyst. Building on that accuracy, Ethereum reclaimed previously resistant levels. The analyst noted a bearish flag near $2,150 that eventually broke, signaling a short-term momentum shift. A move above $2,300 further strengthened the recovery, showing buyers were regaining control. The market’s trajectory ultimately confirmed the analyst’s call, proving his forecast precise and reliable. Ethereum Builds On Accurate Call With FVG Target And $3,000 Test Ahead Attention has now shifted to a target identified by the analyst as the next likely area of interest: the Fair Value Gap (FVG) between $2,474 and $2,734. The analyst highlights this zone as a potential point where Ethereum may revisit before making a more decisive move. According to him, a push above the upper boundary—particularly past $2,634—would increase the likelihood of a test toward $3,000. Related Reading: Bitcoin And US Election Cycles: An Age-Long Romance That Says $400,000 Is Possible That level is expected to act as a key decision point. While the recovery has been strong, overhead resistance remains, including prior support zones that have turned into resistance and a descending trendline visible on the chart. These factors suggest that any move into $3,000 will be closely contested. At the same time, the analyst maintains that holding above $1,750 is essential to preserving the current uptrend. A break below that level could weaken the structure and reintroduce downside risk. By closely tracking price action, the analyst outlines what to expect next: a clear progression from breakdown to accumulation, now moving toward a potential expansion phase as Ethereum approaches its next major test. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
The exchange is expanding AI use across surveillance, compliance and trading as machines take over decision-making, leaving humans as the final checkpoint.
The Norweigan browser company plans to swap quarterly US dollar payments for tokens pending community approval, deepening ties to Celo as MiniPay adoption grows.
Bitcoin is under pressure on the shorter timeframe, trading below a critical resistance zone after failing to hold recent gains. The bulls have not shown up yet and the structure points toward at least one more low before any meaningful recovery can be confirmed. Where Bitcoin Stands Right Now Bitcoin got rejected at the resistance …
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Security researchers said attackers are impersonating OpenClaw on GitHub, luring developers with bogus CLAW token giveaways that trick users into connecting their crypto wallets.
A survey of more than 1,000 global finance executives has found that digital assets are no longer a speculative interest for the financial industry but an operational imperative, with nearly three quarters of respondents saying institutions that fail to offer digital asset solutions risk losing their competitive position entirely. The survey, conducted by Ripple at …
Amundi's tokenized fund launch signifies a shift towards integrating blockchain in institutional finance, enhancing liquidity and operational efficiency.
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