The derivatives market absorbed a week of falling Bitcoin price without the kind of leverage reduction that usually marks stress. Futures open interest in BTC terms edged higher, notional tracked the 3.36% slide in spot, and options interest grew for two straight days into the decline. The setup looks more like repricing and hedging than
The leading coin, Bitcoin, has managed to post a modest 0.28% gain over the past 24 hours, a slight move against the backdrop of a broader market dip and fading bullish sentiment. While the price action looks subdued, key on-chain metrics suggest that demand is quietly building beneath the surface, laying the foundation for stronger
Key Takeaways DeFi Development Corp. authorized a $100 million share repurchase program. The buyback may be funded by capital raised through convertible notes. DeFi Development Corp., a firm focused on crypto asset acquisitions, today announced a $100 million share repurchase authorization. The company has been actively raising capital through convertible notes to acquire Solana and
The Bitcoin price has been trapped in the same range since early July while equities, gold, real estate, and commodities like silver have all pushed to new highs. The question is why Bitcoin is lagging while nearly every other major asset is rallying. Whale Activity Signals Bitcoin Price Distribution Pressure On-chain data shows that whales
Key Takeaways The SEC may conclude reviewing the final round of filings for spot crypto ETFs this week. New SEC listing rules approved in September enable faster launches of ETFs that directly hold crypto assets beyond just Bitcoin. The final wave of filings for spot crypto ETFs may wrap up this week as the SEC
The majority of Russians save some money every month, in case of unforeseen expenses, and cryptocurrency is now among the assets in the buffer. While bank deposits are still widespread, crypto wallets are also among the popular choices. And for a small minority that’s likely to grow, they are the preferred option to store liquid
Story Highlights 10x Research predicts Bitcoin could swing $20,000 in either direction during early Q4 2025. Bitcoin struggles around $115K resistance, with technical pressure creating uncertainty for traders. On-chain data shows whales selling 147,000 BTC this month, adding downward market pressure. Meanwhile, BTC critical support at $109,898 must hold, while breaking $115K may test $120K
Japan is cutting back on its ultra-long bond supply in October and December by ¥100 billion ($675 million) at each auction, trimming the amount offered to ¥250 billion from ¥350 billion, the Ministry of Finance announced after meeting with primary dealers on Wednesday. The decision affects bonds maturing between 15.5 and 39 years, which are
Stablecoin infrastructure startup Bastion has raised $14.6 million in a new funding round led by Coinbase Ventures, Fortune reports. Bastion builds white-label stablecoin systems that let companies issue digital dollars without writing code or applying for regulatory licenses. The round included participation from the venture arms of Sony and Samsung, as well as Andreessen Horowitz’s
Yesterday’s news from Dennis Porter was supposed to “cause a seismic shift in Bitcoin politics” and be “a defining moment” so important that “one of the largest broadcasting stations in the country” tried to scoop the announcement early. However, rather than a headline “to make the internet crash out” as Porter had promised, the Bitcoin