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Mining stocks drop 20%–50% in a single week despite institutional accumulation Publicly traded Bitcoin mining companies endured a steep downturn this week as the sector fell far harder than Bitcoin’s own pullback. The widespread retreat wiped out billions in market value and intensified concerns over the industry’s post-halving profitability. Bitcoin Mining Stocks Decline as BTC Pulls Back Across the last five trading sessions, major miners— including Cipher, Applied Digital, Core Scientific, CleanSpark and Bitdeer — recorded losses ranging from 23% to more than 50%. Other notable operators such as Riot and Hut 8 also slipped into double-digit declines, reflecting broad…

Despite an “Extreme Fear” reading, analysts highlight signs of resilience and potential reversal across key indicators Crypto market sentiment has plunged to its weakest level in more than eight months, reflecting escalating concerns around macroeconomic uncertainty and continued price pressure on major assets. The latest reading from the widely followed Crypto Fear & Greed Index shows a deep deterioration in investor confidence — yet several analysts argue the downturn may not be as severe as it appears on the surface. Extreme Fear Reading Signals Heightened Anxiety The sentiment index fell to an “Extreme Fear” score of 10, its lowest level…

DOT/USDT Technical Levels Hint at Potential Turning Point Polkadot’s recent price action suggests that the market may be entering a decisive phase, with traders closely monitoring structural shifts visible on higher-time-frame charts. A review of the current DOT/USDT daily setup reveals a blend of bearish momentum and potential accumulation signals emerging near major liquidity zones. Analysts say the next few weeks could determine whether the asset stabilizes or continues its downward trajectory. Major Structural Breaks and Supply Zones The chart shows a prolonged decline from early summer, where a series of Breaks of Structure (BOS) and Change of Character (ChoCH)…

As privacy gains renewed traction, some developers argue that reviving OP_CAT could unlock Bitcoin-native privacy and scalability A renewed wave of support for Zcash — driven by prominent voices including the Winklevoss twins, Naval Ravikant, and Balaji Srinivasan — has sparked deeper conversations about privacy in crypto. With regulators increasing their scrutiny, Zcash’s momentum in 2025 is prompting fresh questions about whether Bitcoin might revisit long-stalled discussions around restoring the OP_CAT opcode, a change that some argue could open the door to powerful privacy upgrades. Zcash’s Momentum Puts Spotlight Back on Zero-Knowledge Proofs Zcash’s rise has revived interest in technologies…

Industry voices argue that commodity-style regulation could offer clearer rules and faster innovation A growing debate around who should oversee the U.S. crypto market gained fresh momentum this week after ProCap BTC’s chief investment officer Jeff Park said the CFTC is better aligned with the industry’s structure and long-term needs. His comments arrive just days after two U.S. senators introduced a draft bill aimed at shifting significant regulatory authority from the SEC to the CFTC, intensifying discussions over the future of digital asset governance. Park: CFTC Oversight Aligns With Crypto’s Global Structure Speaking in a recent interview, Park argued that…

Analysts caution traders against trusting widely shared ‘bottom’ predictions amid rising fear and heavy ETF outflows As crypto markets continue to reel from sharp declines, sentiment analytics firm Santiment has issued a cautionary note: market bottoms almost never occur when everyone believes they have. With Bitcoin briefly sliding below $95,000, social media has grown louder with predictions that the worst is over — a signal Santiment says traders should treat with skepticism. Crypto Bottom Calls Flood Social Media According to the platform, widespread declarations of a bottom have become a trending topic following Bitcoin’s steep dip on Friday. Santiment wrote…

Market volatility fuels speculation, but Strategy reaffirms aggressive accumulation stance A fresh wave of speculation hit the crypto market on Friday after social media chatter claimed that Strategy had offloaded more than 47,000 BTC, triggering concern during an already sharp market downturn. But Chairman Michael Saylor swiftly rejected the claim, emphasizing that the company is continuing to expand its position rather than scale back. The clarification comes at a critical time as bitcoin trades below key levels and investor sentiment deteriorates. Bitcoin Rumor Triggers Market Questions Earlier in the day, a widely followed market watcher on X referenced Arkham data…

LINK/USDT price faces downward pressure, testing critical support levels amid market volatility ChainLink (LINK) has fallen 8% in recent trading, testing significant support levels around $14 as bearish momentum builds. Technical indicators suggest traders are monitoring crucial zones that could determine the token’s near-term trajectory. The daily chart shows LINK breaking below its orange support zone near $16, signaling potential continuation of the downtrend. The next major support lies at $13–$12.50, highlighted by the blue demand zone, which previously acted as a strong reversal area. “LINK is currently testing key support that has historically triggered bouncebacks. Traders should watch the…

Bitcoin mining firm repurchases 10.9% of shares and plans major investments in data centers and energy infrastructure CleanSpark, a Nasdaq-listed bitcoin mining and energy infrastructure firm, has completed an upsized $1.15 billion offering of zero-coupon convertible senior notes, marking a major milestone in its growth strategy. The offering aims to support the company’s expansion into data center and energy infrastructure, as well as strengthen its financial position. Details of the Convertible Notes Offering The private placement, sold to institutional buyers, involves convertible notes due 2032, generating approximately $1.13 billion in net proceeds after fees and expenses. In conjunction with the…

New onchain auction model on Uniswap v4 aims to boost liquidity, transparency, and fairness in early token markets Uniswap has launched Continuous Clearing Auctions (CCA), a permissionless token-auction protocol built for Uniswap v4, designed to address liquidity inefficiencies and improve price discovery in decentralized finance (DeFi). The system allows projects to distribute tokens gradually while creating transparent, fair, and stable market conditions. Addressing Opaque Token Launches Uniswap highlighted that today’s early-stage token markets are often fragmented and opaque, with pricing influenced by closed-door deals, access restrictions, and thin liquidity. CCA seeks to resolve these issues by ensuring that bidding, pricing,…