Author: Sophia Brown

Crypto markets have entered a holding pattern, with Bitcoin near $108,164. Traders are awaiting a key US inflation (CPI) report due out on Friday. Hopes are rising for a de-escalation in the US-China trade war. Cryptocurrency markets have entered a midweek holding pattern, with prices for Bitcoin and other major digital assets remaining relatively flat as traders brace for a pivotal US inflation report and look for signs of a de-escalation in the US-China trade dispute. Bitcoin is trading around $108,164, up slightly from Monday but still down 2% for the week. Ether is changing hands near $3,815. The stabilization…

A trillion-dollar valuation gap now separates Bitcoin from other tokens. Altcoin market capitalisation could be $800 billion higher, data shows. A US-China trade selloff erased $380 billion from crypto markets. Bitcoin’s growing dominance in institutional portfolios has created a near-trillion-dollar gap between the world’s largest cryptocurrency and its altcoin peers, according to new data shared by 10x Research. The report attributes this widening divide to a structural shift in investor behaviour, particularly among retail traders in South Korea, who have redirected funds from altcoins to crypto-linked equities and exchange-listed vehicles that hold tokens. Retail shift weakens altcoin liquidity 10x Research…

Bitcoin plunged 8.4% as liquidity collapsed across exchanges. Oracle glitches triggered cross-liquidations and temporary de-pegs. The crash exposed major vulnerabilities in crypto infrastructure. On 10–11 October 2025, the cryptocurrency market experienced one of its sharpest collapses in years — an event the community has dubbed Crypto Black Friday. In just a few hours, more than $19.5 billion in leveraged positions were wiped out, sending Bitcoin down by 8.4% and shaking investor confidence worldwide. What began as a reaction to the US’s 100% tariff announcement on Chinese goods quickly revealed much deeper cracks in the system — showing how automated trading,…

Spot ETF inflows and declining reserves boost Ethereum’s bullish outlook. Jack Ma’s reported ETH reserve adds optimism to market sentiment. $4,400 support and $4,800 resistance are key levels to watch. Despite the current market correction, Ethereum’s technical and macro fundamentals point to a potential resurgence in the near term. Strong institutional demand, continuous inflows into spot ETFs, and notable accumulation headlines, including the rumoured reserve by Jack Ma, have reinforced bullish sentiment among traders and analysts alike. Institutional inflows driving momentum US spot Ethereum ETFs have continued to attract significant attention, recording $420.90 million in inflows on October 7, marking…

Bitcoin stalls near $116K as Fed’s policy decision draws focus. Major altcoins trade sideways amid low volumes and uncertainty. Velora (VLR) and Project Merlin (MRLN) set to redefine DeFi ecosystems. Bitcoin is once again testing the nerves of crypto market participants as its price hovers near $1,16,000, battling a stubborn resistance just as the global spotlight turns to the US Federal Reserve’s mid-September policy meeting. In the early hours of September 16, Bitcoin traded at $1,15,200, trimming modest overnight gains amid lower trading volumes and a cautious risk mood. The benchmark cryptocurrency’s market cap stands at a robust $2.29 trillion,…

$1.40 million USDC moved on Ethereum. The community is split between fraud concerns and trolling theories. ZachXBT stated he would not investigate the case, criticising the lack of evidence provided by the alleged victim. A dispute over $1.4 million has set off heated discussion on Crypto Twitter after a trader reported being scammed in an over-the-counter (OTC) deal, only for another account to later announce depositing the exact same amount into KuCoin. The timing and similarity of the amounts have triggered a wave of speculation, with the crypto community debating whether the two incidents are linked or if the second…

Analysts see downside to $3,560 or upside targets up to $20,000 after Ethereum crashed 15% on Monday. Institutional inflows and Fed cuts, however, fuel a long-term bullish outlook. $4,000 remains the key level as bulls and bears fight for control. Ethereum price plunged into a violent sell-off on Monday, wiping out many leveraged long positions and rattling traders. Ethereum’s price has, however, rebounded slightly, with CoinGecko showing ETH trading around $4,197, with a 24-hour range near $4,125–$4,220 at press time. Crash and carnage: $1.5B liquidations On Monday, Ethereum (ETH) fell roughly 15% alongside other major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), triggering…

Ether ETFs post $795.8M outflows over 5 days as ETH price drops 10.8% to $3,995. SEC staking decision looms; Grayscale readies to stake ETH holdings amid pressure. Bitcoin ETFs face $897.6M outflows, but analysts call them “the biggest launch ever.” US-based spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have recorded their second prolonged outflow streak in less than a month, underscoring ongoing investor caution in the market. The sell-off coincides with Ether’s (ETH) price slipping more than 10% over the past week, reflecting broader concerns around crypto demand and regulatory uncertainty. Five straight days of outflows for Ether ETFs According to data…

Ethereum ETF inflows show smart money buying despite short-term weakness. Whales are reducing holdings while mid-sized sharks drive accumulation. Heavy ETH liquidations are fueling bearish sentiment. Ethereum (ETH) finds itself at a critical juncture as price tests support near $3,800 after a sharp pullback from recent highs. Analysts are now weighing the technical damage against on-chain signals that point in different directions. Ethereum price under bear pressure Recently, the price of ETH slipped below $4,000 and is now trading around the mid-$3,800s. The 24-hour range shows intraday swings between $3,833.75 and $4,051.26, while analysts single out the $3,800–$3,850 band as…

Ether fell as much as 9% in a single session on Monday, wiping out $500 million in bets. Bitcoin traded 0.8% lower, with nervous positioning seen in options. $23 billion in Bitcoin and Ether contracts are due to expire on Friday. A sharp crash on Monday wiped more than $1.5 billion from leveraged cryptocurrency positions, underscoring how fragile digital asset markets remain. The sudden liquidation wave, one of the largest this year, unfolded without a clear catalyst and hit Ether especially hard. By Tuesday morning in Asia, the dust had begun to settle, but prices remained under pressure and traders…