Volume expansion and bullish breakout from range lows hint at early trend reversal. Polkadot (DOT) surged 5% on Thursday, bouncing from the $3.20 support zone as traders showed renewed buying interest following weeks of consolidation. The move pushed prices to $3.40, supported by a noticeable increase in volume, as market participants responded to signs of strength emerging on the daily chart. DOT’s recent price action highlights a change of character (ChoCH) from a downward structure to an early bullish phase. The pair broke above near-term resistance after forming a base around $3.10–$3.20, where demand historically tends to strengthen. Market data…
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Jurors in the federal case against Anton and James Peraire-Bueno remain divided after three days of debate over alleged blockchain manipulation. A New York jury deliberating on the high-profile Ethereum MEV bot case involving brothers Anton and James Peraire-Bueno appears to be struggling to reach a verdict, as discussions stretched into the weekend. The case, which centers on an alleged $25 million exploit of the Ethereum blockchain, is testing the boundaries of how U.S. law applies to decentralized finance (DeFi) technology. Jury Struggles to Reach Consensus Jurors informed the court on Friday that they were “having an issue reaching a…
Falling hashprice and declining Bitcoin value push mining companies toward cost-cutting, consolidation, and AI diversification. The Bitcoin mining industry is facing renewed pressure as the hashprice — the key measure of mining profitability — plunges toward critical levels near $40 per petahash per second (PH/s). With Bitcoin prices struggling to recover from October’s market slump, miners are once again entering “survival mode,” cutting costs and exploring alternative revenue sources. Hashprice Drop Pressures Mining Margins The hashprice, representing the expected daily revenue per unit of computational power, has fallen sharply from $62 per PH/s in July to around $42 per PH/s…
Rising volume and bullish structure shift point to potential recovery after extended decline. Aptos (APT) surged 7% in the latest session, rebounding from its multi-month support zone around $3.10 as renewed buying interest swept through the market. The move came amid a notable increase in trading activity, signaling that short-term traders may be positioning for a potential continuation toward the $3.60–$3.80 resistance range. After weeks of steady selling pressure, APT’s daily chart reveals a break in the descending wedge pattern, suggesting early signs of structural recovery. The price climbed to around $3.23, marking its strongest single-day gain in nearly two…
A growing divide between Bitcoin whales and retail investors could be signaling potential turbulence ahead for the crypto market, according to new data from blockchain analytics firm Santiment. In its latest market report, Santiment highlighted that large Bitcoin holders have been steadily offloading their positions, while smaller retail traders are aggressively buying the dip. Whales Sell, Retail Buys — A Divergence Worth Watching Since October 12, on-chain data shows that wallets holding between 10 and 10,000 BTC — typically categorized as whales — have sold approximately 32,500 BTC. During the same period, Bitcoin’s price dropped from $115,000 to $98,000, before…
The ongoing crypto market downturn is beginning to expose cracks in the business models of digital asset treasury (DAT) firms — companies that accumulate cryptocurrencies as core balance sheet assets. According to on-chain data firm CryptoQuant, XRP-focused treasury company Evernorth has suffered nearly $78 million in unrealized losses on its XRP holdings, just weeks after adding the asset to its reserves. Analysts say the case underscores growing pressure across the digital treasury sector, which has been hit hard by falling crypto valuations. Crypto Selloff Deepens DAT Losses The broader correction has also impacted Strategy (MSTR) — widely seen as the…
A growing wave of Bitcoin price crash forecasts may not be based on market fundamentals but rather on self-interest, according to leading Bitcoin analyst PlanC. In a recent appearance on the Mr. M Podcast, PlanC argued that many traders who have recently sold their Bitcoin (BTC) are now using social media to influence market sentiment downward, hoping to profit from lower prices. “If you sold, you really want lower prices,” he said. “The whole point of selling is that you expect a bear market — so you’re going to get on social media and push that narrative.” Social Media Sentiment…
Investors Eye Critical Price Zone as Binance Coin Holds Above Major Support Binance Coin (BNB) has fallen to a crucial support zone above $930, testing investor sentiment amid renewed liquidity pressures across the crypto market. Despite the pullback, BNB remains one of the few large-cap assets maintaining a strong uptrend since early Q4, supported by network activity and utility-driven demand. Technical Breakdown Shows Crucial Support Retest After reaching highs near $1,370, BNB has experienced a steady decline, slipping nearly 30% from its peak in recent weeks. The token is now consolidating above a major demand zone between $930 and $850,…
Despite achieving one of its biggest legal wins against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Ripple Labs has officially decided not to pursue an initial public offering (IPO) — at least for now. The decision comes amid record company growth, new strategic investors, and increased momentum across the broader blockchain sector. Ripple Confirms No Timeline for Public Listing In a recent Bloomberg interview, Ripple President Monica Long stated that the company has “no plans or timeline for an IPO.” She emphasized that Ripple remains financially strong and self-sufficient. The announcement effectively ends years of speculation surrounding Ripple’s potential public…
The institutional shift toward digital assets continues, with a new survey revealing that a majority of traditional hedge funds now hold cryptocurrency exposure — and many plan to expand it further in the coming year. According to a 2025 report by the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), 55% of traditional hedge funds currently have exposure to crypto assets, up from 47% in 2024. The survey, which included 122 hedge fund managers managing nearly $982 billion in assets, highlights how institutional confidence in the sector is growing despite recent market volatility. Rising Institutional Confidence in Crypto The study found that on…