Bellwether crypto exchange Coinbase was lower for an 8th straight session on Thursday to its weakest level since May.
Atkins' participation signals a growing regulatory interest in crypto, potentially leading to more defined frameworks and industry legitimacy.
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Over 50% of the MEGA supply will be released as “major milestones for the protocol are achieved," rather than a time-based unlock schedule.
A report from on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has highlighted how transitions into strong upside phases have historically required liquidity to hold above a key threshold. Bitcoin Rally Could Require Realized Profit/Loss Ratio To Rise Above 5 In its latest weekly report, Glassnode has talked about liquidity conditions present on the Bitcoin network as the asset’s price has gone through a drawdown following its failed recovery attempt earlier in the month. Related Reading: Bitcoin Death Cross That Last Preceded A 66% Drop Is Back “Any meaningful transition back toward a sustained rally should objectively be reflected in liquidity-sensitive indicators such as the Realized Profit/Loss Ratio (90D-SMA),” explained the analytics firm. The Realized Profit/Loss Ratio refers to an indicator that, as its name suggests, compares the realized profit and loss that BTC investors realize from their transactions. When the value of this metric is greater than 1, it means the holders as a whole are realizing a higher amount of profit than loss. On the other hand, the indicator being under the threshold suggests loss-taking is dominant on the network. Naturally, if the Realized Profit/Loss Ratio is exactly equal to 1, the average holder can be assumed to be just breaking even on their selling, with profits and losses being harvested on the blockchain exactly canceling each other out. Now, here is a chart that shows the trend in the 90-day moving average (MA) of this Bitcoin indicator over the past decade: As displayed in the above graph, the 90-day MA Bitcoin Realized Profit/Loss Ratio hit a peak during the second half of 2025 as investors exited with gains in the bull run. Since this high, however, the indicator has seen a sharp decline. At the peak, the metric’s value reached close to 20, indicating profits outweighed losses by nearly 20 times, but recently, it has slipped all the way down to a level less than 2. Profit-taking is still dominant in the sector from the perspective of the indicator, but profits are less than double the losses now. According to Glassnode, transitions into strong upsides have historically required this metric to rise and hold above a value of 5. Currently, the metric’s trajectory is still pointing down, so it’s uncertain whether it will see any improvement in the near future and if it does, whether it will climb back above this threshold. Related Reading: Bitcoin Supply In Loss Turns Upward—Early Bear Market Signal? That said, twice in this cycle alone, Bitcoin liquidity has gone under this level and managed to return above it. Though in both of those instances, it found a bottom at levels noticeably above the current value. BTC Price At the time of writing, Bitcoin is floating around $87,800, down 2.4% over the last seven days. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView.com
The rollout of Aero, targeted for the second quarter of 2026, will take direct aim at incumbents like Uniswap and Curve, the team told CoinDesk.
The SEC-CFTC collaboration on crypto oversight could enhance regulatory clarity, potentially boosting market confidence and innovation.
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Talk of an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) may be moving from speculation to possibility, according to Steven McClurg, CEO of Canary Capital. In a recent interview, McClurg said it would not surprise him if BlackRock files for a spot XRP ETF by late 2026 or 2027, as institutional interest in crypto products continues to expand …
Ethereum (ETH) announced ERC-8004 is heading to mainnet, positioning the network as a neutral infrastructure for a problem the AI industry can't yet solve: how agents prove they're trustworthy when no single platform controls the reputation layer. The timing reveals the underlying tension, as AI agents are moving from demos into production systems that trigger […]
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Bitcoin suddenly dropped nearly 6% to see its lowest levels in two months as gold and silver endured a snap retracement from all-time highs.
Ethereum is turning unclaimed DAO hack funds into a $220M security endowment to fund audits, staking yields, and infrastructure protection.
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SEC Chair Paul Atkins and CFTC Chair Mike Selig spoke on CNBC on Thursday as debate continues over stablecoin yield in the CLARITY Act.
Texas' increased investment in Bitcoin reflects growing institutional acceptance, potentially influencing other states and pension funds to follow suit.
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Traders are watching $1.80 as near-term support, with $1.87–$1.90 now the key resistance zone.
The token broke below key support at $0.1218 on heavy volume, turning that level into near-term resistance even after a brief bounce from around $0.115.
Bitcoin price just fell through that price floor it's been bouncing off for two months. Now charts might be pointing to $75,000 as next level to watch.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins and CFTC Chair Mike Selig said they are working with the Senate to get a crypto market structure bill over the line.
Gold and silver slid after record highs as profit taking erased trillions in value amid a broader selloff across stocks and crypto.
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Broad crypto market structure legislation advanced out of a key Senate committee on Thursday on a party-line vote.
The advancement highlights ongoing partisan divides, potentially impacting future regulatory clarity and innovation in the crypto industry.
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After months of compressed price action, XRP is back in focus after a widely followed crypto trader on X highlighted a significant shift on the weekly chart. The asset is now showing a technical signal that has historically appeared near major turning points, sparking debate over whether this setup can realistically support a move back toward XRP’s prior all-time highs. XRP’s Multi-Year Range Holds As Bullish Momentum Emerges The crypto trader notes that XRP’s current market structure remains anchored to a clearly defined weekly price range that dates back to the 2018 cycle peak. This long-standing zone, stretching roughly from the low-$2 area to the low-$3 region, has functioned as a structural equilibrium for XRP across multiple market phases. Since late 2024, XRP’s price has stayed compressed within this range, repeatedly testing both support and resistance without delivering a decisive breakout or breakdown. Related Reading: What’s Going On With The US Dollar And How Does It Affect Bitcoin, Ethereum Prices? What differentiates the current setup from previous failures is the behavior of momentum. On recent weekly lows, momentum indicators have begun forming higher lows even as price revisits familiar support levels. In practical terms, downside moves are losing strength, signaling that selling pressure is weakening. This bullish divergence suggests distribution is fading, with sellers expending more effort for diminishing downside results. The chart shared by the trader reinforces this view, showing price holding range support while underlying momentum trends higher. From a structural perspective, this consolidation reflects absorption rather than weakness. Short-term participants are gradually replaced by longer-term holders, improving market stability. While a bullish divergence alone does not guarantee a return to all-time highs, it reopens that discussion in a technically credible way. A sustained breakout above the upper boundary of this multi-year range would be the key confirmation. Until that occurs, ATHs remain a conditional outcome—but the divergence signals that the groundwork for such a move may now be forming. Macro Rotation And The Case For A Delayed Altcoin Catch-Up The broader market context reinforces the significance of the trader’s weekly XRP analysis. Equities continue to reach record highs, metals are losing momentum, and the US dollar is falling—conditions that historically signal capital rotation. Yet, many altcoins, including XRP, remain sidelined in sentiment, largely overlooked after underperforming relative to newer narratives. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Prediction: Analyst Forecasts 72.86% Crash To $30,000 According to the crypto trader, this disconnect is notable: altcoins still trade well above bear-market lows, but cautious positioning creates the potential for asymmetric gains if capital rotates from crowded trades. The bullish divergence on XRP’s weekly chart does not guarantee an immediate rally or automatic return to all-time highs. However, it signals that structural groundwork for a larger move is forming. If XRP can reclaim and break above the upper boundary of its multi-year range with conviction, the case for revisiting previous peaks becomes materially stronger. This setup reflects temporary frustration, not failure. Momentum is building, and while patience is required, the chart suggests the market is positioning correctly for a potential delayed catch-up in the altcoin sector. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Zero Senate Agriculture Democrats voted for a crypto market structure bill Thursday, which squeaked by a markup on party lines.
Bitcoin price has once again been trading under pressure after failing to sustain higher levels, leaving the broader crypto market cautious. The pullback below $85,000 comes at a time when risk appetite has weakened across global markets, with investors showing hesitation toward volatile assets. While the move has sparked concerns about a deeper correction, the …
While precious metals and stocks bounce from their worst levels of the session, crypto remains near the day's low.
The market structure legislation for the first time advanced beyond a committee, setting up the next steps that could end with a vote of the overall chamber.
Some funds that were initially sequestered to help refund “edge case” victims of The DAO hack will fund a new Ethereum security effort.
A year after issuing an open letter to the incoming Trump administration, crypto law experts reflect on their regulatory advice.
The success of high-leverage shorting strategies highlights the volatility and risk in crypto markets, impacting broader financial stability.
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Markets dumped into the US open, Bitcoin fell through $85k, gold slipped too At 09:30 EST the tape changed in a way traders can feel in their stomach, the kind of flip where you stop looking for clever explanations and start checking how much margin you actually have. Bitcoin rolled over, then it dropped, then […]
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After weeks of persistent selling pressure and failed recovery attempts, Solana holders are once again staring at a brutal question: Is this consolidation the final reset before a powerful breakout in Solana price or just the pause before another downside flush? With Solana price today hovering near $116, the market is approaching a point where …
According to the report, $13.5 million will be allocated to security grants distributed through DAO-style mechanisms