Crypto trader James Fickel (@jamesfickel) recently experienced a significant loss, totaling nearly 18,000 $ETH (roughly $43.7 million), due to an ill-fated long position on the BTC/ETH trading pair. From January 10 to July 1, Fickel borrowed 3,061 $WBTC (worth $172 million) from Aave, exchanging it for 56,445 $ETH at a […]
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Cardano Achieves $6 Billion In Transaction Volume, Celebrates Alonzo Hard Fork Anniversary
Cardano recently surpassed $6 billion in transaction volume within the last 24 hours, marking a significant milestone for the blockchain platform, according to data from @intotheblock. This impressive achievement coincides with the two-year anniversary of the Alonzo Hard Fork, a transformative event in the history of Cardano. JUST IN: Cardano […]
Whale Transactions Decline, But Ethereum Activity Remains Noteworthy
Since mid-August, transactions involving cryptocurrency whales have significantly declined. Bitcoin transactions of $100,000 or more have dropped by 33.6% from their peak levels in March and April. Ethereum transactions in the same value range have plummeted even further, with a 72.5% decrease from their peak. 🐳 Cryptocurrency's whale transactions have […]
Bitcoin Hits $58K As Retail Sentiment Improves, But Larger Holders Are Key To Sustained Rally
Bitcoin surged to $58,000 today, sparking renewed optimism among retail traders. Wallets holding less than 1 BTC now account for their largest share of the supply in seven months, signaling growing interest from smaller investors. However, for Bitcoin to return to its all-time highs, analysts suggest a different ownership pattern […]
Ethereum Faces Potential Drop To $1,200 By December, Says Analyst Benjamin Cowen
According to Benjamin Cowen, CEO and Founder of ITC Crypto, Ethereum could be heading towards a significant price correction by the end of 2024. Cowen notes that the wedge pattern Ethereum has formed this cycle features higher lows, nearly 10x those of the wedge formed in 2019. However, the similarities […]
ETHEREUM PRICE ANALYSIS & PREDICTION (September 10) – Is $1.7k The Next Target For ETH In This Leg Down?
The bulls have continued to suffer a loss on a monthly scale as the market recently resumed a sell-off. This puts Ethereum in a more bearish state as it declined by 45% in four months. It is redistributing for a huge drop. ETH saw a slight rejection after almost reclaiming […]
$MAGA Token Dominates DEXTools Amid Increased Accumulation By Smart Money
The $MAGA token, a leading force in the Politifi sector, is currently trending as the #1 token on DEXTools, even as buyers seize the dip opportunity. The biggest Politifi brand, narrative, and ticker, $MAGA, is trending #1 on DEXTools, even during a buy-the-dip opportunity. 🚀💰 pic.twitter.com/yPyqYzdn8s — $MAGA (@MagaHAT_ETH) September […]
Chainlink (LINK) Hits Peak Social Media Buzz Of 2024 Amid Holder Decline
Chainlink (LINK) is experiencing its highest level of social media discussion in 2024. This surge in engagement, combined with a drop in the total number of holders, could signal positive potential if market conditions stabilize in the coming week. Currently priced at $10.22, LINK has dropped 18% since reaching a […]
Ethereum Hits 4-Month High In Network Growth Amid Whales’ Selling Activity
Ethereum has reached a four-month peak in network growth, with 126,210 new wallets created on a traditionally quiet Sunday. This surge suggests rising network utility and hints at potential price rebounds from the $2,200-$2,300 range. 📈 Ethereum has just hit a 4-month high in network growth, on a day (Sunday) […]
Aave Expands On Aptos As Whales Withdraw Millions Of $AAVE From Binance
DeFi continues to evolve with Aave’s recent expansion onto the Aptos blockchain, signaling a move beyond Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility. Aptos brings the promise of faster, cross-chain solutions tailored for high-performance transactions, setting the stage for Aave’s growth as stablecoin adoption gains momentum. “DeFi will eat finance” DeFi's evolution […]
Ethereum Foundation Financials And Market Activity: Key Updates
Justin Drake from the Ethereum Foundation recently shared in an AMA that the foundation’s financial report is forthcoming. Currently, the foundation’s annual expenditure is around $100 million. With approximately $650 million held in ETH reserves and enough fiat reserves to sustain operations for about a decade, the foundation is well-positioned. […]
Top Tokens By Social Volume: Bitcoin, Cardano, And Velo Protocol Lead Monday’s Conversations
As the new trading week kicks off, several cryptocurrencies have seen a notable rise in social volume, driven by various discussions and community activities. Bitcoin ($BTC) is at the forefront, with significant chatter centered around the challenges currently facing bitcoin miners. Conversations are also focused on potential price dips and […]
Whale Activity Declines As Ethereum Outpaces Bitcoin In Wallet Growth
The noticeable drop in whale activity across major cryptocurrencies has been evident in recent months. For Bitcoin and Ethereum, peak weeks for transactions over $100,000 reveal a significant reduction in whale engagement. For Bitcoin, whale transactions peaked at 115,100 during the week of March 13-19, 2024. By the week of […]
ORDINAL PROTOCOL PRICE ANALYSIS & PREDICTION (September 4) – Ordi Signals Bullish But Can It Break This Wedge?
Ordi’s market structure remains bearish on the monthly scale as it keeps trading in a descending wedge. However, the trading landscape is changing daily following a recent weekly surge from $26. After recovering briefly from August’s low, Ordi encountered resistance and initiated a drop again with a strong monthly bearish […]
ETHEREUM PRICE ANALYSIS & PREDICTION (September 2) – ETH Decreases By 11% Weekly To Resume Bearish, Targets $1.6k
Unlike Litecoin, which has recently decoupled from Bitcoin, Ethereum continues to follow the leading currency pattern with another major drop in a week. Things might get worse as it builds up for a huge fall. The past ten days have been a horrible period for Ethereum as it fell off […]
Worldcoin ($WLD) Surges In Optimism Ecosystem But Faces Investor Woes
Worldcoin ($WLD) has emerged as a dominant force within the Optimism ecosystem, showcasing remarkable growth over the past year. The number of unique addresses holding $WLD skyrocketed from 477,000 in August 2023 to a staggering 4.7 million by August 26, 2024. This rapid expansion highlights a strong surge in community […]
Is Ethereum DeFi Facing Sustainability Challenges? A Deep Dive Into Today’s Crypto Market
The cryptocurrency market has experienced a turbulent day, raising questions about the sustainability of Ethereum’s DeFi sector. Bitcoin (BTC) has dropped by 2.73%, settling at $58,000, while Ethereum (ETH) fell by 4.38% to $2,421. These declines come despite hints from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell about potential rate cuts, which […]
Vitalik Buterin Transfers 800 ETH As Major Whale Activity Shakes Ethereum Market
According to Lookonchain, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin made a notable transaction today, transferring 800 ETH, valued at approximately $2.01 million, to a multi-signature wallet. He then exchanged 190 ETH for 477,000 USDC. Buterin has previously stated that he hasn’t sold ETH for personal gain since 2018, opting instead to donate […]