Are Futures Traders Jumping Ship?

Key takeaway: BTC derivatives metrics show traders taking precautions, but the data suggests traders are not reaching distressed levels yet. Bitcoin ETF outflows and tech sector weakness keep sentiment subdued, reducing confidence that Bitcoin can hold above $89,000. Bitcoin (BTC) retested the $89,000 level on Wednesday after an unsuccessful attempt to recover $93,500 in the … Read more

3 Reasons Why XRP Price Could Drop To $1.55 By December.

Key takeaways: XRP validates a bearish descending triangle, risking a 25% drop to $1.55. A bearish divergence from the weekly RSI points to increasing downward momentum. Low daily active addresses signal muted network activity and liquidity, amplifying XRP sell-off risk. XRP price traded 11% below its value a week ago, and a convergence of several … Read more

Prospective CFTC chair Addresses DeFi Regulation at Nomination Hearing

Michael Selig, who serves as chief counsel for the crypto task force at the US Securities and Exchange Commission, faced questions from lawmakers on the Senate Agriculture Committee for his nomination to be the next chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. On Wednesday, Selig appeared before the committee and addressed questions and concerns from … Read more

Prospective CFTC chair Addresses DeFi Regulation at Nomination Hearing

Michael Selig, who serves as chief counsel for the crypto task force at the US Securities and Exchange Commission, faced questions from lawmakers on the Senate Agriculture Committee for his nomination to be the next chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. On Wednesday, Selig appeared before the committee and addressed questions and concerns from … Read more

Anchorage–Mezo Partnership Expands Access to Bitcoin-backed Loans

Mezo, a Bitcoin-native DeFi platform for BTC-backed borrowing and yield, has partnered with Anchorage Digital to bring low-cost stablecoin loans and short-term veBTC rewards to institutional clients. The move gives public companies and digital asset treasuries a compliant on-ramp into Bitcoin-native finance. Through Anchorage’s Porto wallet, institutions can borrow against their Bitcoin (BTC) at a … Read more

Advocacy Group Proposes DeFi Solutions to Address Global Poverty

The DeFi Education Fund, an advocacy organization focused on decentralized finance, has proposed utilizing the technology to reduce costs, aiming to address poverty in the United States and globally. In a Wednesday blog post, the group said DeFi infrastructure could potentially save unbanked and underbanked people around the world about $30 billion annually through reducing … Read more

21shares Solana ETF Goes Live Amid Crypto Market Turmoil

Exchange-traded product (ETP) provider 21shares launched its Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) on Wednesday, marking the fifth SOL (SOL) ETF offering in the US. The fund holds spot SOL and will stake its holdings to secure the blockchain network and reap rewards, according to an announcement from 21shares. Senior Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said: “21Shares … Read more

Kraken IPO move and crypto rules shake-up

Today in crypto, Kraken submitted a confidentail filing for a proposed initail public offering (IPO) in the United States, the chair of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision told the FT they may need a “different approach” to the current 1,250% risk weighting for crypto exposures that applies to banks, and US Senator Tim Scott … Read more

BTC Model Shows Timing Matters Less Than Forecast Long-Term Returns

Key takeaways: Power-law modeling shows Bitcoin generates strong long-term returns regardless of precise entry timing. Global liquidity sits far above prior-cycle levels, supporting a more favorable macroeconomic backdrop. Bitcoin currently trades at an unusually deep discount relative to its liquidity trends, with its fair value near $170,000. A new Bitcoin (BTC) simulation suggests that long-term … Read more