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Ethereum Approaches Critical Cycle Peak Amid Price Rally

Ethereum (ETH) is experiencing a price rally, prompting discussions about a potential market turning point. Analysts examine previous cycles to...
NewsBTC · 31m ago

Bitcoin Trading Near $115,000 Amid Short-Term Holder Pressure

Bitcoin is currently trading around $115,000 after a decline from its recent all-time high of nearly $124,000. Market volatility has returned,...
NewsBTC · 2h ago

Protection Costs for BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Reach Highest Level Since April

Protection against price drops in BlackRock's spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) is at its highest since early April. The spread between...
CoinDesk · 2h ago

Top Crypto Traders Warn of Downside Risks for BTC and ETH

Crypto traders are now warning of potential downside risks for bitcoin and ether after recent record highs. Key points include: Bitcoin is...
CoinDesk · 2h ago

BitMine Immersion Reports Ether Holdings Over $6.6 Billion Amid Stock Decline

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) announced in an SEC filing that its ether (ETH) holdings surpassed 1.5 million, valued at approximately $6.6...
CoinDesk · 2h ago

Bitcoin Hashrate Increases 4% to 937 EH/s in August's First Half

The Bitcoin network hashrate increased by 4% in early August, averaging 937 EH/s, according to JPMorgan's research report. Key points include: The...
CoinDesk · 2h ago

Ethereum Drops 6% as Whales Cash Out After Price Rally

Ethereum dropped nearly 6% to around $4,260 as profit-taking by whales followed a recent rally near $4,700. This sell-off caused volatility...
Coinspeaker · 3h ago

Strategy Purchases 430 Bitcoin for $51 Million Last Week

Strategy (MSTR) added 430 bitcoin last week, purchasing at an average price of $119,666 each for a total of $51.4 million. Key points: Strategy...
CoinDesk · 4h ago

Bitcoin Faces Challenging September Before Potential Q4 Recovery, Analyst Says

Crypto analyst Josh Olszewicz forecasts a challenging market for Bitcoin over the next six weeks, citing September seasonality and mixed ETF flow...
NewsBTC · 5h ago

Crypto Market Faces Declines While U.S. Index Futures Remain Stable

The cryptocurrency market faced broad losses on Monday, while U.S. stock index futures remained stable ahead of an important meeting between...
CoinDesk · 5h ago

Solo Bitcoin Miner Solves Block 910440, Secures Over $362,000

A solo miner successfully solved block 910440 on the Bitcoin network, earning 3.137 BTC, valued at over $362,000. This achievement occurred...
CoinDesk · 5h ago

Bitcoin Price Declines Over 7% Amid Weakening Bullish Momentum

Bitcoin (BTC) Analysis Bitcoin has declined over 7% since reaching record highs above $124,000. The following points highlight the current...
CoinDesk · 5h ago

Solana Validators Vote on Alpenglow Proposal for New Consensus System

Solana's validator community is voting on the SIMD-0326, or Alpenglow proposal, which aims to upgrade its consensus mechanism. Key Features of the...
Coinspeaker · 5h ago

Key Economic Events Impacting Crypto Markets from August 18 to 24

The upcoming Jackson Hole symposium (Aug 21–23) will be pivotal for crypto markets, particularly with Fed Chair Jerome Powell's keynote on...
CoinPaprika · 5h ago

Bitcoin and Ether Prices Decline Ahead of Jackson Hole Symposium

Crypto markets are showing signs of caution as bitcoin trades below $115,000 and ether drops to $4,220 ahead of Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's...
CoinDesk · 5h ago

South Korea to Introduce Won-Pegged Stablecoin Legislation by October

South Korea is set to introduce legislation for a won-pegged stablecoin, aiming to enhance its digital asset sector. FSC to Submit Stablecoin Bill...
Coinspeaker · 5h ago

Amdax Launches Amsterdam Bitcoin Treasury Strategy on Euronext

Amdax is launching AMBTS (Amsterdam Bitcoin Treasury Strategy) to capitalize on institutional interest in Bitcoin. Key points include: AMBTS...
CoinPaprika · 6h ago

Bitcoin Falls Over 7% to Below $115,000 as Traders Take Profits

Bitcoin (BTC) has declined over 7%, dropping below $115,000 from an all-time high of over $124,000. Traders realized profits exceeding $3.5 billion...
CoinDesk · 6h ago

Metaplanet Acquires 775 Bitcoin for $94 Million, Total Holdings Reach 18,888 BTC

Metaplanet Inc (3350), listed in Tokyo, acquired an additional 775 bitcoin (BTC) for 13.73 billion yen (approximately $94 million). This purchase,...
CoinDesk · 7h ago

MicroStrategy Faces Uncertainty Over S&P 500 Inclusion Despite Investor Optimism

MicroStrategy's potential inclusion in the S&P 500 is debated. Key points include: Mandell asserts certainty about MSTR’s inclusion, but Reddit...
CoinPaprika · 8h ago

Metaplanet Acquires 775 BTC for $93 Million at Average Price of $120,000

Metaplanet has acquired 775 BTC for approximately $93 million at an average price of $120,000. Following this acquisition, Bitcoin's price fell to...
Coinspeaker · 8h ago

Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Decline Amid Market Volatility

Bitcoin's price pressure continues as it trades at $115,300, while Ethereum is below $4,300. Key developments include: Bitcoin reached an all-time...
Coinspeaker · 8h ago

Bitcoin Price Faces Bearish Pressure with Two Potential Downturn Scenarios

Bitcoin has retraced significantly after reaching a new all-time high, now returning to pre-pump levels. Market sentiment indicates a bearish trend...
NewsBTC · 10h ago

Solana and XRP Drop 5% as Bitcoin Traders Monitor Gold Correlation

Crypto markets showed limited movement on Monday, with Bitcoin around $115,000 and Ether above $4,200. Traders are assessing the impact of a...
CoinDesk · 10h ago

Dogecoin Price Declines Below $0.240 Amid Bearish Momentum

Dogecoin (DOGE) Analysis DOGE price has declined below $0.2420, now trading below $0.2320 and the 100-hourly moving average. A break occurred...
NewsBTC · 11h ago

Dogecoin Community Faces Threat as Qubic Votes for 51% Attack

Dogecoin (DOGE) experienced a 4% decline, trading over 22 cents. The Qubic community, known for targeting Monero, voted to focus on DOGE for a...
CoinDesk · 11h ago

Bitcoin Price Declines Below $120,000 Amid Bearish Momentum

Bitcoin is currently trading below $120,000 and showing bearish signals, with potential declines below the $115,500 zone. Bitcoin has started a...
NewsBTC · 13h ago

Bitcoin Price Expected to Face Selling Pressure in Upcoming Weeks

Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $124,000 on August 14 but dropped to approximately $118,000 shortly after. The price has remained around this...
NewsBTC · 16h ago

Crypto Leverage Reaches $53.1 Billion, Signs of Market Stress Emerge

Market Summary Leverage in crypto markets is nearing bull-market levels, despite a recent pullback. Key points include: Galaxy Research...
CoinDesk · 17h ago

Bitcoin Price Stabilizes at $118,000 with Key Support Levels Identified

Bitcoin recently reached a new all-time high above $124,100 but has faced bearish pressure, settling around $118,000. Key support levels identified...
NewsBTC · 20h ago