Author: NBTC

After a volatile start to 2025, Bitcoin has now reclaimed the $100,000 mark, setting a new all-time high and injecting renewed confidence into the market. But as prices soar, a critical question arises: are some of Bitcoin’s most experienced and successful holders, the long-term investors, starting to sell? In this piece, we’ll analyze what on-chain data reveals about long-term holder behavior and whether recent profit-taking should be a cause for concern, or simply a healthy part of Bitcoin’s market cycle. Signs Of Profit-Taking Appear The Spent Output Profit Ratio (SOPR) provides immediate insight into realized profit across the network. Zooming…

Cardano’s rollout of visual governance tools is a strategic shift toward inclusive, transparent, community-driven governance. With the rising adoption of ADA, this visual-first approach may well set a new standard for how blockchain communities govern themselves effectively. The Cardano Foundation, the network’s unit responsible for overseeing the ecosystem’s growth and adoption, has released a set of 14 comprehensive flow charts that illustrate the current voting processes associated with different types of governance actions within the Cardano ecosystem. According to the Foundation, these newly developed resources are intended to simplify what are often complex governance procedures. “These resources are designed to…

Crypto exchange Kraken on Tuesday debuted its U.S.-regulated crypto derivatives trading platform as it eyes expansion into a broader set of asset classes. Dubbed Kraken Derivatives US, the marketplace integrates futures trading with spot crypto markets, giving traders a single interface to manage margin and risk. The service allows for instant collateral transfer between spot and futures positions. The offering first went live in Vermont, West Virginia, North Dakota, Mississippi and District of Columbia, with more states to be added, the exchange said in an X post. The firm also shared plans in a press release about expanding its derivatives…

As financial markets took a sudden bearish turn early Friday, the cryptocurrency market was not spared. Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, fell sharply, reaching a low of $107,327, as investors considered macroeconomic concerns. Amid the drop, Strategy founder Michael Saylor has responded with characteristic optimism. In a tweet, Saylor wrote, “No tariffs on Bitcoin.” No Tariffs on Bitcoin — Michael Saylor (@saylor) May 23, 2025 Saylor’s tweet, simple yet telling, suggests a continued belief in Bitcoin as a global, ungoverned asset unaffected by macroeconomic factors impacting traditional markets. This week, Michael Saylor’s Strategy announced an intention to sell up to…

Key Insights: Crypto stocks of Circle, Coinbase, and Robinhood are positioned for a positive rally in Q3 2025. CRCL, COIN, and HOOD are all up in Pre-market trading in readiness for a bullish week ahead. Investors eye a potential Q3 2025 altcoin season, fuelled by historical patterns with crypto stock ties. Over the years, crypto stock and associated currencies have solidified their position as a significant asset class. The market continues to attract interest from both individual and institutional investors. The current bull run in the market is further fueling investor interest in stocks associated with crypto-based firms. Cryptocurrency stocks…

VeChain has gained recognition after Acta Logistica, being spotlighted as a key infrastructure leader in modern logistics. This demonstrates how VeChain is evolving from niche blockchain use cases into providing solutions in the global supply chain system. In a recent post on X, VeChain enthusiast Sebastian. Vet shared some news from the academic space: the June 2025 issue of Acta Logistica, a respected, peer-reviewed journal from Slovakia that specializes in logistics, transportation, and supply chain research, spotlights VeChain as a key infrastructure leader in modern logistics. The feature emphasizes VeChainThor’s impressive reach, stating that the blockchain “supports more than 100…

Are you a user of the South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb, or do you hold DYDX tokens? If so, there’s an important announcement you need to be aware of. Bithumb has declared a temporary Bithumb DYDX suspension for deposits and withdrawals, a critical measure in light of an upcoming DYDX mainnet upgrade. This isn’t just a minor inconvenience; it’s a necessary step to ensure the integrity and future functionality of the dYdX decentralized exchange’s native token. What is the Bithumb DYDX Suspension All About? On its official website, Bithumb, one of South Korea’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, made a clear announcement…

The recent experience of Bitcoin mining in Kentucky has highlighted how an emerging sector can ignite hopes of economic revival for an entire region, but also reveal itself as a bubble destined to deflate quickly. With the shift to digital, uncertainty and opportunity intertwine, while attention moves from traditional financial assets like bitcoin towards new technological frontiers such as data centers dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI). Kentucky and bitcoin: a fleeting mining boom From bitcoin energy to artificial intelligence: a new hope? The digital future of Kentucky between bitcoin, AI, and sustainable development Kentucky and bitcoin: a fleeting mining boom…

Lloyds Banking Group and Aberdeen Investments have executed the United Kingdom’s first foreign exchange (FX) trade collateralized using tokenized assets, including UK gilts and money market fund units. The transaction was facilitated through a partnership with Archax, a Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)-regulated digital asset exchange, and carried out on the Hedera Hashgraph blockchain. The initiative marks the first time that tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) have been used as collateral in a regulated FX trade within the UK. “This groundbreaking initiative proves digital assets can be used in regulated financial markets under existing legal frameworks here in the UK,” said Peter…

Useless Coin (USELESS) is experiencing a significant rally, showing its profitability potential, according to new data released today by market analyst Onchain Lens. As per the data, the meme coin has reached a new all-time high and its market capitalization climbed to almost $290 million. With $USELESS reaching a new ATH with a market cap of nearly $290M, the top holder, @theunipcs, now has a floating profit of over $7.5M.Strong conviction paying off for @theunipcs.Address: 5M8ACGKEXG1ojKDTMH3sMqhTihTgHYMSsZc6W8i7QW3YData: @nansen_ai https://t.co/AyCtJNFzKe pic.twitter.com/L7FQJKNA2l — Onchain Lens (@OnchainLens) July 5, 2025 Top Holder in Profit USELESS continues to advance what could be termed as ‘biggest…