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Bitcoin (BTC) is now up 3% since the beginning of May, after gaining 14% gain in April. Inflows into BTC exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have accelerated over the past two weeks, while consistent bitcoin treasury accumulation continues to support the market. From an on-chain perspective, Glassnode data shows that both short-term holders (STHs) and long-term holders (LTHs) have increased their supply holdings, LTHs since early March, while STHs have begun accumulating over the past week. Glassnode defines LTHs as investors who have held BTC for 155 days or more, while STHs have held for less than 155 days. In their latest…
Digital assets have outperformed traditional stocks in the recent market recovery, with Bitcoin (BTC) approaching a new all-time high and Ethereum (ETH) starting to catch up, according to a new market note from crypto trading firm QCP Capital. QCP: Crypto Outpaces Stocks in Recovery as Bitcoin Nears All-Time High “Crypto has outperformed stocks in the recovery,” QCP wrote, pointing to Bitcoin’s strength in recent sessions. BTC is trading just below record highs amid improving macro conditions and rising market optimism. Ethereum, which lagged behind Bitcoin in the rally, is starting to close the gap. The ETH/BTC ratio rose to 0.025,…
Several crypto commentators have circulated rumors suggesting Ripple has raised its Circle acquisition bid by a massive 4x, but there’s no confirmation yet. Recall that reports recently emerged noting that Ripple initially offered between $4 billion and $5 billion to acquire Circle, the company behind the second-largest stablecoin, USDC. According to Bloomberg, Circle turned the offer down and focused instead on its upcoming IPO. Despite Ripple’s growing ambitions in the stablecoin space through its own RLUSD, which holds a market cap of $317 million compared to USDC’s $61.7 billion, Circle concluded that the initial offer was insufficient. Has Ripple Raised…
Coinbase has delisted the Movement (MOVE) token following a recent asset review. CBETH is now available to New York users, with more wrapped tokens on the way. A data breach involving bribed support agents may cost Coinbase up to $400M. Coinbase is cleaning house yet again. Just days before it joins the prestigious S&P 500, the crypto exchange has made a bold move: delisting the Movement (MOVE) token. But that’s not all. From wrapped tokens rolling into New York to a $400 million data breach blowback, this week has been pretty busy for Coinbase. Let’s break it all down. MOVE…
The trend of NFTs is constantly moving, with some collections varying their valuation indicators in the short term. Here’s how to keep up in the Non-Fungible Token sector. “`html NFT Trend: the most popular collections and valuation indicators NFT Trends: the rankings divided by category and by blockchain OpenSea and the request for regulatory clarity for marketplaces NFT Trend: the most popular collections and valuation indicators “` To evaluate the best trending NFTs at the moment, it is necessary to consider some indicators. Such indicators are often offered by websites that aggregate information, managing to provide users with increasingly detailed…
US President Donald Trump, who directs the Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency markets with his statements and moves, made new statements. The US-China trade tension, which has been the focus of the crypto market for months, has eased after talks over the weekend reached an agreement to keep tariffs at low rates for 90 days. However, as the two sides shook hands on the long-awaited trade deal, President Donald Trump’s post caused chaos once again. Trump also mentioned cryptocurrencies in his statements while visiting Qatar as part of his Middle East visit. Reiterating his support for cryptocurrencies once again, Trump said…
Cardano, a third-generation blockchain platform, is confronting a distinctive challenge that extends beyond technological hurdles, Marketing. This comes from Tim Harrison, Executive VP of Community & Ecosystem at Input Output, who has been a key player in the Cardano ecosystem since 2019. Cardano (ADA), known for its research-driven approach to blockchain development, is facing some challenges when it comes to growth, and according to Tim Harrison, Executive VP of Community & Ecosystem at Input Output (IO), the issue isn’t just about marketing, at least, not in the traditional sense. “I’ve been doing a LOT of thinking about marketing,” Tim recently…
Bitstamp has locked in its MiCA license, making it one of the first exchanges cleared to operate across Europe’s new crypto framework. Cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp got approved for a crypto asset service provider license under the E.U.’s new MiCA rules, with Luxembourg’s license, giving the official green light for the exchange to expand its crypto services across Europe. Bitstamp receives CASP license approval under MiCA! Because we’ve been doing it right from the start. 🤝Learn more: https://t.co/YCXvnreW3zWith this license, Bitstamp is now fully authorized to operate a MiCA-regulated trading platform and provide crypto custody as well as… pic.twitter.com/rLaH459fJe — Bitstamp…
On May 7, 2025, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will wrap up its two-day meeting, making a key decision that could have an impact on both the stock and cryptocurrency markets. The focus will be on whether Jerome Powell and the FOMC choose to adjust interest rates. With President Trump vocal about his stance, there’s a 97% chance, according to the CME FedWatch Tool, that the FOMC will keep rates unchanged at 4.50%. This would mark the third consecutive meeting without any rate adjustments, following the previous cut in December 2024 from 5.5%. As the FOMC press conference approaches,…
The US dollar held steady on Wednesday after recording its steepest decline in over three weeks in yesterday’s session. On the other hand, gold prices have declined against the backdrop of a cooling investment spree, buoyed by the improving China-US trade relationship. In the crypto market, Bitcoin’s Fear and Greed Index is up six points from its value at the end of last week. The largest crypto by market cap has been trading over $100,000 since May 8. On Tuesday, investors digested weaker-than-expected consumer inflation data that has revived expectations of monetary easing by the Federal Reserve. Signs of thawing…