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Ethereum is struggling to reclaim the $3,100 level as price action tightens and the market braces for a decisive move. After weeks of choppy trading, ETH remains caught between fading bullish attempts and persistent overhead resistance, leaving analysts sharply divided on what comes next. A minority still expects Ethereum to regain strength and eventually challenge its all-time highs, while the dominant narrative points toward a bearish 2026 marked by weaker demand and tighter liquidity conditions. Amid this uncertainty, a CryptoQuant report offers a longer-term perspective that cuts through short-term noise. The analysis focuses on Ethereum’s Accumulating Addresses Realized Price, a…
Robinhood and Coinbase keep running ahead of the S&P this year, and both stocks show no sign of slowing down. This rally has turned into one of the loudest stories in the market. Traders keep watching the charts because these two names refuse to sit still. The moves come from real numbers, steady product launches, and banks arguing that each company still has more room to climb. Robinhood sits at the front of the pack with a massive jump this year. Coinbase follows with its own push as it rolls out more products to cut down on revenue swings. Both…
Bhutan has expanded a government-led crypto strategy that links hydropower, Bitcoin mining, and Gelephu Mindfulness City into one national plan. The program routes surplus renewable electricity into Bitcoin (BTC) reserves, while Gelephu sets licensing rules for crypto finance, custody, and compliant digital asset services. Hydropower Surplus Supports Bitcoin Mining Output Hydropower powers Bhutan’s grid. Himalayan rivers feed dams, and dams generate low-cost electricity. Domestic demand stays modest, so for decades, Bhutan has sold extra electricity to India. Export revenue supported public budgets, yet pricing moved with seasons and contracts. Bitcoin mining adds another buyer, and mining buys power in real…
Ethereum price has slipped into a tense zone after a weak start to January. ETH is down just under 1% over the past 24 hours and is now extending its 30-day decline to around 3.6%. At the same time, price remains well above major long-term supports, leaving traders split on direction. What makes this setup tricky is the balance of risks. Ethereum is trading inside a bearish chart pattern, but positioning data suggests the downside may not be as straightforward as it looks. Ethereum Trades Inside a Bearish Pattern? On the daily chart, Ethereum is forming a head-and-shoulders pattern. This…
IREN stock price has slumped by over 55% from its highest point this year amid elevated jitters on the artificial intelligence bubble. Summary IREN shares have plunged by 55% from the year-to-date high. It has dropped to its lowest level since September this year. There are concerns about the ongoing AI bubble. After soaring to a record high of $76 in November, the stock has tumbled to $35 today. This crash has coincided with that of other companies such as CoreWeave, Nebius, and Bitfarms. IREN’s slump has accelerated following last week’s earnings reports from top AI companies such as Oracle…
US President Donald Trump told Republicans on Tuesday he could be impeached if the party loses the US midterm elections this year. “You got to win the midterms, because if we don’t win the midterms, it’s just going to be — I mean — they’ll find a reason to impeach me,” Trump said in a speech to House Republicans on Tuesday. “I’ll get impeached.” Trump’s approval rating has slid to 42% as voters feel the president isn’t doing enough to alleviate the rising cost of living, and the GOP’s base has been divided over his handling of the Epstein files.…
On-chain data shared by Lookonchain reveals that an early Ethereum investor is continuing to sell ETH. The wallet originally accumulated 154,076 ETH at an average price of $517. The purchases likely date back to the 2017–2018 period. Over the past two days, the entity deposited another 40,251 ETH worth roughly $124 million into Bitstamp. The activity suggests ongoing profit-taking after years of holding. On-Chain Data Signals Partial Exit Strategy Arkham data shows repeated ETH transfers to Bitstamp in recent months. Total outflows now exceed $175 million. Despite the heavy selling, the wallet still holds around 26,000 ETH valued near $80…
According to reporters from the Guangxi International Communication Center (Cambodia) and the Cambodia–China Times, Chen Zhi, the founder and chairman of Prince Group, was detained in Cambodia and subsequently extradited to China for investigation. The Cambodian Interior Ministry, speaking to Reuters, stated that all of yesterday’s repatriations involved three Chinese nationals, including Chen Zhi, Xu Ji Liang, and Shao Ji Hui. The US and the UK added numerous entities linked to Prince Group and Chen Zhi to their sanctions lists in October, accusing the group of operating large-scale “fraud centers” that exploited migrant workers. British sanctions targeted six entities and…
Ethereum reported strong growth across decentralized finance (DeFi) and stablecoin activity in 2025. This was mainly because lower transaction costs and expanding infrastructure contributed to increased usage across the network. DeFi and Stablecoin Activity Increase In a New Year’s post shared via X, the chain revealed that it recorded over $99 billion in total value locked during 2025, according to data from DefiLlama. This figure places Ethereum’s DeFi TVL at more than 9 times that of the next largest Layer 1 ecosystem. Stablecoin usage also remained high throughout the year, with $18.8 trillion settled on the network. These figures coincided…
Famed investor Cathie Wood continues to see long-term potential in CoreWeave Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWV) even though the AI infrastructure firm has been cut in half over the past six months. The founder and chief executive of Ark Investment Management bought another 136,000 CRWV shares this week, split across two of her flagship exchange-traded funds (ETFs). However, there are ample reasons for retail investors to avoid imitating her stance on CoreWeave stock, which may find it increasingly difficult to recover swiftly in 2026. The real problem with owning CoreWeave stock Copy link to section CRWV stock has tanked sharply in recent…