Author: NBTC
The Lightning Network is a revolutionary scaling solution for Bitcoin, enabling fast and inexpensive payments that make everyday transactions with Bitcoin possible. As the network grows, it’s essential to measure its health and efficiency accurately, so we can unlock its full potential. Traditional metrics like node count, channel count, and capacity have been used to assess the Lightning Network, but they only tell part of the story. To truly understand the performance of this second-layer solution, we need to focus on flow—specifically, Max Flow, a metric with a long history of optimizing complex systems. Max Flow: The Key to Understanding…
Ethereum Spot ETF inflows surged to $91.2 million, reversing six consecutive days of outflows. BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF (ETHA) significantly contributed to this trend. The exchange-traded fund saw a notable single-day inflow of $99.67 million, reinforcing Ethereum’s position in institutional portfolios. This inflow pushed its total historical net inflow to $1.80 billion. Following was Fidelity’s FETH, which saw a net inflow of $5.76 million, bringing its total historical net inflow to $704 million. Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF ETHE had a net outflow of $18.5621 million yesterday, and its historical net outflow is currently $3.338 billion. Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF had…
Litecoin is gaining traction as an asset for value preservation in the long term. Litecoin ETF hype is helping to fuel the coin’s bullish price outlook. Litecoin (LTC) recently outpaced Ethereum (ETH) regarding the longest average holding period. This highlights Litecoin’s sustained appeal among long-term investors. However, Bitcoin (BTC) continues to lead in this metric. Long-Term Litecoin Investors Soar According to IntoTheBlock, Bitcoin has the longest “average HODL time” at 4.4 years. This is consistent with its widespread conception as a long-term store of wealth, or “digital gold.” This chart highlights the typical holding period for different assets. As expected,…
In the SEC’s latest report detailing the Examination Priorities for 2025, the Commission has reinforced its gameplan to keep a close eye on the crypto industry. As the market for digital assets continues to grow in both size and complexity—particularly with the introduction of Bitcoin ETFs and similar ETH products—the SEC’s Division of Examinations is increasing its scrutiny on firms that offer, sell, and permit the trading of crypto assets. The following opinion editorial was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. SEC’s 2025 Priorities With the total market cap of all cryptocurrencies up nearly 100% over the…
Bitcoin options traders are betting big on BTC hitting a record high of $80,000 by the end of November, regardless of the outcome of the upcoming US presidential election. Options Traders Expect Record Bitcoin Highs Regardless of Election As the November 5 election approaches, options markets have shown high implied volatility, particularly for contracts expiring around election day. Investors are primarily opting for call options that grant them the right to buy Bitcoin at higher prices, signaling growing optimism about Bitcoin’s future performance. David Lawant, director of research at FalconX, a crypto-prime brokerage, believes this optimism stems from a broad…
Analysts are pointing to a potential $20,000 peak for Ether. The rally is expected to accelerate in the first half of 2025. Ether may experience a short-term correction before reaching new highs. Ether could see a correction once Bitcoin hits $100,000 with this level expected to be surpassed by the end of November. Bitget CEO Chen noted that Bitcoin’s drop could trigger a short-term correction for Ether. Chen: “The market is oversold, and a healthy correction is possible… As BTC hits $100,000 Ethereum could be affected.” 2025 Ether Prediction: Is a $20,000 Peak Coming? A short-term correction may occur before…
Ten years ago, XRP held the title of the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. On this day in 2014, XRP sat just behind Bitcoin, firmly establishing itself as a leading player in the cryptocurrency space. Although a lot has changed in the crypto landscape since then, the achievement highlights XRP’s early influence and the enduring strength of its community. In a recent tweet, Satoshi Club, an X handle focused on happenings within the crypto market, shared a snippet of what the top 10 cryptocurrencies looked like exactly 10 years ago. The tweet included a screenshot of the top 10 cryptocurrencies…
India’s financial services secretary expressed deep skepticism about cryptocurrency, calling it a doubtful scheme, despite the nation’s top crypto adoption ranking. Indian Official Speaks Out: ‘Very Skeptical of Cryptocurrency’ M. Nagaraju, Secretary of India’s Department of Financial Services (DFS), expressed strong doubts about cryptocurrencies during the SBI Banking & Economics Conclave on November 18, 2024. He remarked: I am very skeptical of cryptocurrency — not now, not after becoming the financial secretary. Even as an individual also, I am very doubtful of the entire scheme of cryptocurrency. Nagaraju, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the 1993 Tripura cadre, plays…
Leveraged short positions in ethereum (ETH) have climbed to unprecedented highs, signaling a bearish tilt in market sentiment as traders brace for intensified volatility. Ethereum Bears Bet Big as Futures Market Records Peak Short Open interest in ethereum futures has surpassed $20 billion, setting a new record and highlighting heightened speculative activity. This upswing in short positions indicates an increasing number of traders are wagering on ethereum’s price dropping. At the same time, the estimated leverage ratio (ELR) has reached a peak, reflecting a greater reliance on borrowed funds—an approach that magnifies the potential for rapid liquidations. Sentiment among traders…
Jito, one of the key validators on Solana, is also turning into a re-staking hub. Deposits are now open for SOL and Solana-based liquid staking tokens. Jito, the Solana validator, block builder, and staking protocol, will now add re-staking. Jito offers another tool to store SOL for passive income, while also finding an application for Solana’s liquid staking tokens. 1/ The time has come!🚨 Jito (Re)staking deposits are now LIVE 🥳 pic.twitter.com/FAUvrnKd9x — Jito (@jito_sol) October 30, 2024 With re-staking, Jito aims to replicate Ethereum’s model, creating a new layer of security for additional projects. The preferred deposit assets will…