Author: NBTC

Amid Ethereum’s (ETH) ongoing market challenges, industry experts are drawing striking comparisons between the cryptocurrency’s current position and the early growth trajectories of tech giants such as Amazon (AMZN), Microsoft (MSFT), and Tesla (TSLA). They claim that investing in ETH now is akin to purchasing high-growth stocks a decade ago, with the expectation that Ethereum will ultimately experience substantial gains in the future as adoption increases. Ethereum the Next Big Growth Asset? In a detailed post on X (formerly Twitter), DeFi Dad contended that many investors are fundamentally mispricing ETH. According to him, ETH is being assessed as a stable,…

Ripple has unveiled a major redesign of its website, but one glaring omission has sparked a reaction within the XRP community: no mention of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). In an announcement on X, Ripple stated: “We have a new look in our products, on our website, and right here on social. We’re building for the next chapter with the vision that continues to drive us — the Internet of Value and transforming the way you move value around the world.” This revamp caught the attention of the crypto community, including that of XRP. XRP enthusiast WrathofKahneman pointed out his…

Bitcoin price continued its consolidation as the fear and greed index remained at the neutral point and the Z score of the market value and realized value fell to a three-month low. Bitcoin (BTC), the largest cryptocurrency by volume, remains in a tight range. At last check Saturday, the price hovered $97,600 — up 1.2%. Why Bitcoin price has stalled This price action is happening as investors remain on the sidelines as they wait for the next catalyst. SoSoValue data shows that American investors’ demand for spot Bitcoin ETFs has waned. The funds had net outflows worth over $650 million…

Ethereum price today: $1,900 Standard Chartered analysts led by Geoffrey Kendrick lowered the bank’s expectations for Ethereum’s price in 2025. The bank adjusted its latest prediction, reducing Ethereum’s 2025 price target from $10,000 to $4,000. Ethereum needs to overcome a key descending trendline resistance to break out of its range-bound movement. Ethereum (ETH) remained just below $2,000 in the Asian session on Tuesday as Standard Chartered’s Global Head of Digital Assets Research, Geoffrey Kendrick, updated the bank’s 2025 price forecast for ETH. The UK-based financial institution now expects Ethereum to reach $4,000, a significant revision from its earlier projection of…

Solana (SOL) might be the next blockchain to receive its own spot ETF in the U.S., Pantera Capital says in its February 2025 Blockchain Letter issue. Increased developer and economic activity, rapid ecosystem growth and SOL price’s robust performance contributed to this optimism. Solana ETF: Here’s why top VC firm Pantera Capital is optimistic Solana (SOL), the fifth largest altcoin, is among the most likely next cryptocurrencies to have a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) green-lit in the U.S. Such conclusion was made by Cosmo Jiang, General Partner, and Eric Wallach, Investment Analyst of leading crypto VC Pantera Capital in their…

Open Builders, the company behind influential Telegram tap-to-earn game Notcoin, announced Wednesday that it is expanding beyond individual games with the rollout of Not Games, a platform with unified progression and rewards shared across multiple new games. Recently teased by Notcoin, the platform aims to unify what has previously been a fragmented gaming experience on Telegram by creating persistent player profiles, shared inventories, and an integrated economy across multiple games. Not Games will feature a single player profile that maintains achievements and rankings across all titles within the ecosystem. Players will also have a unified balance and inventory system, allowing…

This article is part of a four-piece series on El Salvador. You can find the previous dispatch, a story on El Zonte, here. There was formidable energy at this year’s Plan B conference in El Salvador. The event, which took place on Jan. 30-31, was historic for many of its 2,500 attendants. It was the first Bitcoin forum in the Central American nation to have a full dual-language agenda — meaning sessions in both English and Spanish. For Roman Martínez, a Salvadoran co-founder of Bitcoin Beach, Plan B was a dream come true, because it enabled ordinary Salvadorans to make…

Ethereum Foundation now appears to be shifting focus toward founder-driven growth and capital formation after facing criticism from investors and builders. Ethereum‘s leadership seems to be reconsidering its growth strategy as criticism mounts, with signs of a shift toward a more founder-driven and ecosystem-focused approach, according to Dragonfly Capital’s managing partner Haseeb Qureshi. After meeting with several EF people at ETH SF, I’m more optimistic about Ethereum.There’s a real urgency and an understanding that things need to change. It’s not 2020 anymore, and they get it—they want Ethereum to matter. They’re taking input from investors, from builders,… — Haseeb ＞|＜…

The Real-World Assets (RWA) sector has seen explosive growth in recent months, with both its total market cap and trading volume surging at an unprecedented pace. In the last three months, RWA coins’ market cap jumped 144% to $62.7 billion, while the total value of tokenized real-world assets reached $17.3 billion, up 13% in the same period. This rapid expansion has been fueled by increasing institutional adoption and a more favorable regulatory environment in the US following Donald Trump’s election. As capital flows into RWA projects, both major tokens and emerging players are benefiting from renewed market enthusiasm. RWA Coins…

Bitcoin is struggling to regain momentum, with its price action stagnating around the 100-day moving average. The current market structure suggests a pivotal moment, where a bullish rebound remains a strong possibility. Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart Bitcoin’s price has been consolidating near the crucial 100-day moving average at $96K, with sellers attempting to push it below this key support. A decisive breakdown could trigger a deeper correction toward the substantial $90K support in the coming weeks. On the flip side, if buyers defend this critical zone and initiate a rebound, an upward move toward the $100K psychological…