Category: crypto

Market analysts are discussing the potential for a prolonged downturn in cryptocurrency markets following Bitcoin’s recent price decline. Bloomberg’s Mike McGlone predicts further declines, while Dave Weisberger believes in Bitcoin’s strong fundamentals. James Lavish links Bitcoin’s performance to broader economic trends and uncertainty about the U.S. economy. These contrasting views reflect ongoing debate in the…

XRP’s derivatives market is experiencing a shift as leveraged positions decline on major exchanges, with open interest falling to $902 million, the lowest since 2024. This reduction in leverage could lead to reduced price volatility and potential consolidation. Analysts predict either a balanced market or a new trend depending on open interest and price momentum.

BitRiver, Russia’s largest bitcoin mining operator, is facing bankruptcy due to unpaid debts, leading to insolvency proceedings initiated by a court. The company’s operations have been impacted by mounting power-related debts, with energy suppliers suspending electricity delivery to mining facilities. Negotiations for a possible change of ownership are ongoing.

Tether has made its Bitcoin mining operating system open source, aiming to simplify mining for operators of all sizes. The software, called Mining OS, supports home and industrial setups, reducing the need for paid management platforms. Tether’s move aligns with its broader Bitcoin strategy and commitment to decentralized infrastructure.

Justin Sun’s alleged ex-partner accuses Binance and Tron of using paid KOL networks and insider trading to manipulate TRX markets, raising concerns for regulators. The accusations come amid existing fraud claims against Sun and previous enforcement actions against Binance and CZ. Market prices for TRX, BNB, BTC, and ETH have remained stable as regulators await…

Vitalik Buterin made $70,000 by betting against extreme scenarios on Polymarket, showing how rational pricing can beat hype in crypto markets. By fading unlikely outcomes like Trump winning a Nobel Peace Prize, he demonstrated that rational players can profit and bring prices back to fair value amidst market hysteria.

Saylor’s involvement in the Epstein files caused a stir, but MicroStrategy’s stock is still mainly influenced by Bitcoin. The files show Saylor at a charity dinner with no criminal allegations. MSTR’s trading followed Bitcoin’s movements, highlighting its role as a leveraged BTC proxy rather than a scandal play.

CNBC’s Jim Cramer believes that Bitcoin could rise to $82,000 with the help of Michael Saylor, but warns that the cryptocurrency’s volatility makes it unreliable as money. He advises caution in relying on short-term rallies and highlights the potential influence of short sellers on Bitcoin’s price. Cramer also discloses that he holds Bitcoin despite its…

CoinShares reported $1.7B in weekly outflows from digital asset investment products, erasing 2025 inflows and reducing AUM by $73B since October 2025. The U.S. saw heavy withdrawals from Bitcoin and Ethereum products, while XRP and Solana also saw outflows. Bitcoin ETFs trade below cost basis as short BTC and tokenized metals attract demand.

SoftBank is considering investing up to $30 billion more in OpenAI as part of a potential $100 billion funding round, valuing the AI firm at around $830 billion. This investment would deepen SoftBank’s involvement in OpenAI’s Stargate data center and SB Energy initiatives, strengthening their AI strategy.