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Hyperliquid trader suffers five liquidations and loses $3.7M

A trader on the Hyperliquid platform known by the pseudonym Qwatio on X has suffered massive losses after repeatedly shorting Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) during the recent market upswing. The trader was liquidated five times over the weekend alone, bringing the total number of liquidations to ten in the span of just a few days. According to crypto market activity tracker Lookonchain, Qwatio placed highly leveraged bets against BTC and ETH, which led to the loss of approximately $3.7 million in the last week. Data from CoinGlass shows a total of 387 BTC worth about $42.18 million and 2,990…

MarketsJul 8

While Bitcoin is in a Narrow Range, Whales' Behavior is Changing Remarkably! Here Are the Details

While the Bitcoin price has been trading sideways in a narrow range between $107,000 and $109,000, on-chain data reveals a notable shift in the behavior of “whales,” some of the largest and most influential participants in the market. Are Bitcoin Whales Signaling a Peak? According to the data, large investors may have moved from the accumulation phase to the distribution phase. The Accumulation Trend Score provided by Glassnode further illustrates this trend. This metric measures the accumulation power of investors based on the size of wallets and BTC purchases made in the last 15 days. Values close to 1 indicate…

BitcoinJul 8

Ethereum’s Former Lead Developer Reveals His Prediction for the ETH Price – Mega Bull or Bear?

Eric Conner, one of the former core developers of Ethereum, highlighted three key factors in his published analysis that strengthen the expectation of a major jump in the Ethereum (ETH) price. According to Conner, the surge in stablecoin volume, strong inflows into spot ETH ETFs, and ETH reserves on centralized exchanges falling to record lows could trigger this explosion. Conner noted that stablecoin transfer volume has increased for 21 consecutive months and that monthly transfer volume is now rivaling Visa’s transaction volume. He argued that this is driving sustained demand for Ethereum block space and creating an on-chain cash engine…

EthereumJul 8

Charles Hoskinson says Cardano aims to launch private stablecoin on the blockchain

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson said on May 12 that Cardano may offer a stablecoin that provides the same privacy as cash. He also revealed on Saturday that Cardano will undergo a major transformation as it adopts a more open and agile development infrastructure. Hoskinson recently made headlines saying that major tech companies, including Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Meta, Nvidia, and Tesla, are increasingly interested in digital assets. He revealed that these giants are exploring integrating crypto wallets and stablecoins into their platforms, which he envisions could connect with 3 billion users. Charles Hoskinson says he wants Cardano-based privacy stablecoins Charles…

AltcoinsJul 8

Matador Technologies Secures $2.15M for Strategic Bitcoin Acquisition and Growth

Exciting news from the investment world! Matador Technologies, a technology company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange with a focus on Bitcoin, has successfully completed a significant funding round. This move is set to fuel strategic investments, including a key Bitcoin acquisition, and drive future business expansion. It underscores the continued flow of crypto funding into companies leveraging digital assets. Matador Technologies Completes Private Placement for Crypto Funding Matador Technologies Inc. recently announced the successful closure of the second and final tranche of its non-brokered private placement. This funding initiative proved highly successful, resulting in the issuance of a total…

BitcoinJul 8

Ethereum’s growing pains and the crypto landscape

The following is a guest post and opinion from Daniel Polotsky, Founder & Chairman at CoinFlip. Ethereum has been the king of DeFi, NFTs, and smart contracts for years. But lately, its position of primacy has been threatened. Scalability struggles, internal shakeups, and fast-rising competitors like Solana are giving Ethereum a run for its money. So, what’s really going on, and what does it mean for ETH’s future? The Scalability Struggle Ethereum’s move to proof-of-stake (PoS) was a massive win for the environment, cutting its energy use by over 99%. The Merge was a big deal, but Ethereum’s core problem…

EthereumJul 8

China pushes Shanghai’s digital yuan model to national free trade zones

The People’s Bank of China is taking steps to expand its digital yuan project, starting with its free trade zones. On Friday, June 4, officials at the People’s Bank of China announced the expansion of financial innovations tied to its Shanghai Free Trade Zone. Notably, this includes broader applications of the digital yuan. Ji Min, head of the PBOC’s Research Bureau, stated that the country will expand the “Shanghai model” and “deepen financial openness and innovation” within the zone. Simultaneously, the central bank will apply these policies to other free trade zones across the country. Specifically, China will promote the…

MarketsJul 8

From 2009 Genesis Block to $2.2 Trillion Market Cap in 2025

Bitcoin reached a new all-time high near $112,000 on May 22, 2025. With a market capitalization hitting $2.2 trillion, it ranks among the five most valuable assets globally. Only Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, and Gold exceed its market value. This milestone reflects Bitcoin’s growth since its creation in 2009 and signals its evolving role in the global financial ecosystem. The Origins and Early Development of Bitcoin Bitcoin’s journey began in 2008 when the domain Bitcoin.org was registered. The currency’s white paper, titled Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System, was published by Satoshi Nakamoto in October 2008. It introduced a decentralized digital…

BitcoinJul 8

Why Hyperliquid, Sui, & Avalanche Join the Top 10 List, Ethereum Maintains Lead

TVL has been a crucial indicator showing the success and health of blockchain networks within the DeFi landscape. New data reported today by market analyst DefiLlama highlighted blockchains with leading TVL growth over the week. Top 10 Chains with Outstanding TVL This Week Ethereum According to the data, Ethereum has maintained its top position in the DeFi world. It is the blockchain holding the largest TVL in the decentralized trading landscape. The entire amount of resources locked in the chain currently stands at a whopping $64.34 billion. This record marks a 2.84% increase over the past seven days, reflecting increased…

DeFiJul 8

Ethereum Touted as ‘Foundational Layer for Global Finance’ by Firm With $500M ETH Bet

At the time of writing, Ether is trading at around $2,505, up 0.56% in the past 24-hours, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis model. As for the broader crypto market as gauged by the CoinDesk 20 Index (CD20), it is up 0.34% during the same period. SharpLink Gaming, Inc. (SBET) is a pioneering online performance marketing company specializing in the sports betting and iGaming industries. Headquartered in Minneapolis, SharpLink leverages its AI-powered C4 platform to deliver personalized, href="https://x.com/SharpLinkGaming/status/1941214476776374614">announced on X that it has become the first publicly listed company to adopt ETH as its primary treasury reserve asset. The company…

EthereumJul 8