Crypto

Bitcoin is marching toward new highs, with the cryptocurrency trading just under $124,000 after a roughly 14% weekly jump. The broad crypto market cap surpassed $4.21 trillion, underscoring the strength of the latest rally. What’s driving the move The price surge comes as U.S. markets face a government shutdown. Despite federal agencies furloughs and delayed data releases, Bitcoin has benefited, …

Meta description: Bitcoin eyes a potential squeeze as record $88.7B open interest fuels liquidity concerns ahead of possible move beyond $120K. Bitcoin is hovering near the $120,000 level as traders increase liquidity on both sides of the spot market. Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView show the market cooling short-term volatility while positioning for a potential move. BTC/USD touched …

Meta description: Wall Street shifts focus from early-stage bets to IPO-ready crypto firms, with over $200B in crypto companies eyeing IPOs that could raise $30B-$45B. Wall Street’s growing appetite for late-stage crypto firms could reshape the current crypto market cycle, market observers say. A new Matrixport assessment shows more than $200 billion in crypto companies are lining up initial public …

Meta description: Discover how to identify real early crypto momentum with five checks—builders, usage, liquidity, token design, and security—before the crowd. Being early means spotting real progress before others do: teams shipping useful code, users actively applying the product, and designs that won’t crumble at the first unlock or exploit. This guide distills five checks into a practical workflow for …

Bitcoin futures turn aggressively long as whales return; CME gaps persist, ETF options surge, and IBIT near $40B, signaling shifting derivatives sentiment. Market mood shifts in October Bitcoin futures buy volume has surged, with net buy outpacing net sell by about $1.8 billion, CryptoQuant analyst J. A. Maartunn shows. Net taker volume on Binance indicates buyers are stepping up as …

Meta Description: Quantum technology could threaten Bitcoin cryptography, but current threats are not imminent; this piece explains potential impacts and steps toward quantum-resistant crypto. WHAT IS QUANTUM TECHNOLOGY? Quantum technology processes enormous data and solves problems in seconds rather than decades. It stems from quantum mechanics, the branch of physics that describes matter and energy at atoms and subatomic scales. …

BITCOIN’S SUPPLY IS HARD-CAPPED AT 21 MILLION COINS, A DESIGN CHOICE BAKED INTO ITS CODE TO CREATE DIGITAL SCARCITY AND LONG-TERM VALUE. No more coins can exist beyond this limit, regardless of demand.

Meta description: Strategy’s Bitcoin stash climbs to $77.4B as BTC hits $120K, underscoring the growing influence of corporate crypto treasuries on markets and liquidity. Strategy, Michael Saylor’s digital asset treasury firm, has hit a new all-time high in crypto value, with Bitcoin holdings valued at $77.4 billion as BTC returns to the $120,000 level. Strategy’s BTC portfolio sits at 640,031 …

Etsy has emerged as a surprising hub for spellcasters, with offerings that extend beyond romance and luck into the world of cryptocurrency. The platform hosts listings from sellers who market metaphysical services and “crystal” rituals aimed at influencing crypto investments, raising questions about policy and online trends. What’s being sold Several Etsy listings describe custom crypto spells designed to align …

ECB names tech partners for digital euro; Plasma’s XPL slumps after insider-seller rumors; Sweden explores a strategic Bitcoin reserve to hedge inflation. ECB Names Tech Partners for Digital Euro In its preparation phase for a potential digital euro, the European Central Bank announced framework agreements with seven technology providers to support components of a future CBDC, with at least one …