Markets & Trading
Crypto market analysis, exchange flows, ETFs and trading strategy
Strive Expands Bitcoin Holdings, Acquiring 1,107 BTC for $94.5M
Strive adds 1,107 Bitcoin to its treasury for $94.5 million, increasing its total holdings to 27,462 BTC while utilizing preferred stock for funding.
Balancer's Decentralized Exchange to Wind Down, Shareholders to Receive Final Payouts in 2027
Balancer's governance has approved a wind-down of its exchange, with payouts to shareholders expected to begin in May 2027, totaling around 16 cents per BAL.
Bitget's Gracy Chen Exposes Sophisticated Scam Attempt After Major Exchange Theft
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen revealed that scammers impersonated an investment firm to target her after a significant $387.5 million theft from the exchange.
Veteran Trader Peter Brandt Highlights Stellar (XLM) as a Long-Term Opportunity
Peter Brandt identifies Stellar (XLM) as a long-term investment possibility, backed by significant price analysis and recent market momentum.
NEAR Intents Blocks Stolen Funds Amid Debates on Permissionless Protocols
NEAR Intents has blocked funds from the Bitget hack, asserting that open protocols don’t automatically imply transaction neutrality.
XRP Price Dynamics: Analyst Warns of Potential Drop to $0.15 While $30 Target Remains Possible
Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto warns XRP could see a significant downturn, but there’s still potential for a remarkable rise to $30.
Divergence in Market Volatility: Bond Traders on Edge While Bitcoin Holds Steady
While bond market volatility surges to new highs, Bitcoin traders are pricing in significantly lower levels of uncertainty, revealing market divergences.
Bitcoin Options Expiry of $15.6 Billion: Market Response and Altcoin Dynamics
Following a significant $15.6 billion Bitcoin options expiry, BTC remains robust, while XRP and Solana show impressive growth, signaling dynamic market activity.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Show Significant Net Inflows, Marking a Shift in 2026 Trends
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have rebounded, moving from a $5.8 billion deficit to $800 million in net inflows this year, reflecting renewed investor confidence.
Bitget Tricked into Approving $388 Million Theft: An Analysis
Bitget reveals it was deceived into authorizing a $388 million theft, highlighting vulnerabilities within its wallet infrastructure.
Investors Gain Access to Cathie Wood's ARK Venture Fund via Tokenization
ARK Invest enables U.S. investors to buy into its Venture Fund through tokenization on the Ethereum blockchain, improving market accessibility.
Duelbits Suffers Major Hack, Losing $7 Million While Ensuring User Funds Are Secure
Duelbits, a crypto casino, faced a $7 million hack, yet assures users their funds are safe and withdrawals are available upon request.
UK Banks Pilot Tokenized Deposits for Mortgage Transactions
A collaborative effort by UK banks using tokenized deposits marks a significant advancement in payment technology for remortgages and marketplace transactions.
Zest Protocol Demonstrates Bitcoin-Collateralized USDC Loans on Ethereum
Zest Protocol’s new demo enables Bitcoin to back USDC loans on Ethereum without bridging, while maintaining stringent collateral limits.
Strategy Updates Financing Framework for Future Bitcoin Acquisitions
Strategy's latest financing update maintains its capability for future Bitcoin purchases, signaling its agile approach to capital raising.
Bitget Exchange Faces Major Wallet Breach, Over $180 Million in Crypto Vulnerable
Bitget has experienced a significant hack affecting its wallets, with unauthorized transfers exceeding $180 million; cold wallets remain secure.
CleanSpark Surpasses 10,500 BTC Milestone in Bitcoin Reserves
CleanSpark's Bitcoin reserves have surpassed 10,500 BTC, emphasizing its strategy to hold assets while navigating cryptocurrency market volatility.
Russia's Crypto Market Grows as New Regulations Reshape Digital Finance Landscape
Russia reports a burgeoning crypto market valued at $44 billion, driven by new regulations and an increasing number of active users.
Record Inflows for US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Surge Close to $1 Billion in One Day
US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw nearly $1 billion in inflows on September 21, marking the largest single-day increase in 2026.
Cosmos Hub Resumes Operations Following Block Restart and Token Recovery
After a brief halt, Cosmos Hub resumes block production and recovers $2.1 million in tokens from a governance attack on Neutron.