Author: NBTC

The copper-to-gold ratio has broken above its 200-day moving average for the first meaningful time since September 2020, a development that has historically coincided with the early stages of bitcoin bull markets. The ratio currently stands at 0.00142, with copper trading at $6.65 per pound and gold near $4,700 per ounce. Previous surges in the ratio during 2013, 2017, and 2021 aligned with major gains in bitcoin prices. The correlation coefficient between bitcoin and the copper-to-gold ratio currently sits at -0.11, though it has rebounded sharply from -1.00. This suggests the two assets are not yet positively correlated, but the…

Development activity is emerging as one of the clearest signals for separating committed yield farming projects from those coasting on past momentum. According to the Santiment update, Yearn Finance ($YFI) holds the top spot in the latest ranking of protocols by GitHub commits, while Katana ($KAT) slid from its previous position and Aave ($AAVE) on Ethereum moved higher. With on-chain yields fluctuating and governance tokens under pressure, investors are looking beyond TVL to gauge which projects have the resources to survive a downturn. Shifting Ranks: Yearn, Katana, and Aave The updated list from Santiment shows Yearn Finance securely in first…

Arthur Hayes, the founder of BitMEX and a closely followed figure in the cryptocurrency market, has reportedly purchased Ethereum ($ETH). According to information shared by the on-chain data platform Onchain Lens, a wallet address allegedly linked to Hayes purchased a total of 1,500 $ETH through market maker and liquidity provider Cumberland. The transaction, reportedly worth approximately $2.63 million, has attracted attention within the cryptocurrency community. Given the recent focus on Ethereum’s price performance and the interest from institutional investors, this transaction by a wallet allegedly linked to Hayes is seen as an indicator of positive expectations for the market’s future.…

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump, accusing him of making “seven false claims in one hour” and warning that the Strait of Hormuz may not remain open if the U.S. blockade continues. The statement comes just a day after Iran’s announcement to complete the opening of the Strait of Hormuz for all. Iran Speaker Slams Trump Over “False Claims” According to Iranian officials, Trump made several major claims about the situation that Tehran strongly denies. Ghalibaf said the US has not gained any real advantage through its statements and warned that negotiations would not…

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson comments on the rapid rise of Midnight’s native token, $NIGHT, describing it as one of the most actively traded assets. In a recent commentary, Hoskinson pointed to strong liquidity growth since late 2025 and increasing exchange adoption as signs of accelerating market traction for $NIGHT. Moreover, he signaled that Midnight’s development is entering a high-activity phase. Consistent progress, partnerships, and ecosystem expansion are set to follow throughout the year. Key Points Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson described Midnight as one of the most actively traded assets in the crypto industry. Since its December debut, the token has…

Ondo Finance has become one of the biggest success stories in the tokenized real-world asset (RWA) sector, surpassing $4 billion in total value locked as demand for onchain access to traditional financial products continues to accelerate. The milestone marks a dramatic rise for the platform, which has more than doubled its TVL since the beginning of 2026. As institutional interest in tokenization grows, Ondo has emerged as one of the industry’s most visible bridges between traditional finance and blockchain infrastructure. Bringing Wall Street Onchain Ondo’s core business revolves around tokenizing traditional financial assets and making them accessible through blockchain networks.…

Michael Saylor, founder of the largest institutional bull strategy, made important statements about Bitcoin ($BTC). Michael Saylor, who has recently been in the news for his statements about selling Bitcoin, predicts that Bitcoin will rise by an average of 30% annually over the next 20 years. Speaking to CoinDesk, Saylor argues that Bitcoin will continue to rise over the years. According to Saylor, Bitcoin will increase by an average of 30% annually over the next 20 years. Michael Saylor’s latest prediction is based on and reflects his confidence in Bitcoin’s scarcity model. $BTC’s maximum supply is limited to 21 million…

The ORE Protocol team has identified a bug in its staking smart contract, which allowed hackers to unfairly claim around 25.5 $SOL tokens in yield. According to the official statement, the bug was present in the isolated smart contract, and there was no major exploitation. Users will need to migrate to the new staking smart contract in order to generate rewards. On June 17, ORE protocol revealed a bug present in the staking program and quickly responded to fix the issue. However, the security incident in a smart contract present on the Solana blockchain has allowed hackers to steal 25.5…

As of June 17, 2026, the Ethereum price stands at 1,775 dollars, in a phase that leaves no room for enthusiasm. The bearish pressure on the daily chart remains unresolved, while the lower timeframes show timid signs of stabilization. Those looking for clear signals risk finding what they want to see. $ETH/USDT — daily chart with candles, EMA20/EMA50 and volumes. Key points $ETH is trading at $1,775 in a structurally bearish regime on the daily, with the main moving averages above the price. The daily RSI14 at 43.49 indicates weak momentum but no ongoing capitulation. The pivot support S1 at…

Liz Truss, the U.K.’s shortest-serving prime minister, said the country’s economy has been stagnating for decades and many of the problems result from a lack of sound money and the debasement of the currency, an erosion in the value of sterling caused by inflation and the printing of new banknotes. Truss, who led a Conservative government for 45 days in 2022, said the financial situation strengthened her interest in bitcoin , which some observers see as a tool against debasement. She said she’s “very interested” in the cryptocurrency, which she first encountered when working at the Treasury and mentioned it…