Category: Markets

Cantor Slashes Strategy Price Target By 59%, Remains ‘Long-Term Bullish’ on Bitcoin Giant Cantor Fitzgerald analysts significantly lowered their price target for Strategy (MSTR) shares, while reiterating an “Overweight” rating. André Beganski Go to decrypt.co

Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Dive as Liquidations Hit $500 Million—While Stocks Rise Bitcoin is back below the $90,000 mark as Ethereum flirts with another dip below $3,000—all while major stock indices stay green. Andrew Hayward Go to decrypt.co

Precious Metals Soar, Bitcoin Stalls as Investors Hedge Fed ‘Policy Error’ Markets are hedging a Fed misstep, driving gold and silver higher while Bitcoin lags as traders reassess risk. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

Bitcoin Short Positions Build Ahead of Potential Fed Rate Cut Bitcoin is trading in a narrow band ahead of the Fed’s rate decision, with more than $6 billion in leveraged positions at risk. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

Grayscale Launches First US Chainlink ETF on NYSE Arca The product saw strong first-day trading after a shutdown-enabled filing path and updated SEC listing standards opened the way for its launch. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co

Ethereum Whale Buying Steps Up as Market Rebounds From Heavy Liquidations Large holders resumed sizeable Ethereum purchases this week as crypto prices recovered sharply from Monday’s wipeout. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

Here’s Where Analysts Say Bitcoin Could Be Headed Next For the Rest of 2025 Analysts see Bitcoin range-bound near $90K into year-end before a potential 2026 rally to $135K, contingent on Fed policy. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

BlackRock’s Fink and Goldstein Say Tokenization Could Redraw Market Plumbing BlackRock execs say tokenization, once tangled in the crypto frenzy, is accelerating toward a major rebuild of global market infrastructure. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co

Cantor Fitzgerald Reveals Solana ETF Holdings in Latest Filing to SEC Cantor disclosed its first position in a newly listed Solana ETF, adding momentum to TradFi’s shift toward regulated crypto exposure. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co

BitMine and Bitcoin Miners’ Stocks Surge as BTC, Ethereum Recover Crypto-related equities like BitMine and leading Bitcoin mining stocks are jumping as Bitcoin and Ethereum regain key levels. Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co

Myriad Moves: Predictors Turn Bullish on Bitcoin Rebounding to $100K Top markets on Myriad this week include predictions on Bitcoin’s next price move, whether Brian Armstrong will appear UpOnly, and more. Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co

Monad Token Extends Slide Amid Profit-Taking, Spoofed Transaction Concerns Monad’s token slipped on Thursday as possible profit-taking and a recent spoofing issue pressured prices despite brisk on-chain activity. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

Why Is Bitcoin Down? Blame Trump, Says Economist Paul Krugman Bitcoin critic Krugman says it’s no coincidence that BTC is down, just as crypto-friendly President Trump stumbles in the polls. Mathew Di Salvo Go to decrypt.co

Nasdaq ISE Seeks to Quadruple Trading Limits on BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Options The move marks a shift that would bring Bitcoin derivatives in line with major equities and deepen institutional access to the market. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

Three Signals Bitcoin Options Traders Are Looking For to Time a ‘Genuine Low’ Options traders are signaling a capped Bitcoin rebound, with volatility gauges pointing to a range-bound 2025 rather than a year-end surge. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

JPMorgan’s Bitcoin Structured Notes Offer Potentially Massive Returns—If BTC Surges by 2028 The bank has an idea for a product that would allow investors to make big gains if the leading cryptocurrency soars. Mathew Di Salvo Go to decrypt.co

Bitcoin Rebounds Above $88K—Will It Last? Bitcoin’s weekend bounce is being supported by orderly derisking, a drop in bearish options hedging, and steady institutional conviction. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

Bitcoin Logs Longest Losing Streak Since 2024 as Fed Repricing Fuels Cautious Rebound Bitcoin’s longest weekly slump in over a year puts it on track for its worst quarter since 2018, with a potential bull trap looming. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

Bitwise CIO Says Most DATs Are Headed for Discounts, Not Premiums: Here’s Why Bitwise’s Hougan argues that structural drag in DATs outweighs the few uncertain paths firms have to lift their crypto-per-share. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co

Europe Will Get Risky 3x Leveraged Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs as Crypto Markets Melt Down Investors in Europe can soon take a gamble on 3x leveraged Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs thanks to LeverageShares. Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co

Bitcoin ETFs Just Had One of Their Worst Weeks on Record, Bleeding $1.2 Billion Spot Bitcoin funds are closing in on $4 billion of outflows so far in November, with investors cashing out as the price of BTC dives. James Rubin Go to decrypt.co

Bitcoin in a Death Cross: How Low Will We Go? Bitcoin is falling, dragging nearly every other crypto asset along with it. The charts suggest this could get uglier. Jose Antonio Lanz Go to decrypt.co

Crypto Sentiment Hits ‘Extreme Fear’ Amid $2.7 Trillion S&P 500 Wipeout Widening U.S. credit spreads, overextended market gains, and an uncertain macro landscape are being blamed for Thursday’s wipeout. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

Bitcoin Giant Strategy Could Shed Billions If Removed From Stock Indices: JPMorgan Analysts from the investment banking giant wrote in a note Thursday that removal from MSCI indices could lead to $2.8 billion in outflows. James Rubin Go to decrypt.co

Circle, Bitcoin Treasuries Lead Crypto Stock Losses Amid Bitcoin Headwinds Digital asset-focused stocks fell on Wednesday as Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies extended losses, even as tech stocks steadied.  James Rubin Go to decrypt.co

Bitcoin Billionaire Arthur Hayes Blames Crypto Plunge on ‘Contraction in Dollar Liquidity’ Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes thinks that Bitcoin could plummet to the low $80,000s before rising as high as $250,000 by year’s end. Will McCurdy Go to decrypt.co

TD Cowen Says Strategy’s Bitcoin-Buying Engine Remains Intact Despite Market Volatility TD Cowen kept its $535 target, citing strong preferred-share demand and rising Bitcoin per share despite a narrowing NAV premium. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co

Two Technical Signals Hinting at a Bitcoin Bear Market Bitcoin’s bear market outlook firms as 80% of key on-chain metrics flash red, with derivatives and options traders betting on more downside. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

Bitcoin, Ethereum Dive Deeper Amid AI and Macro Angst Bitcoin dropped to its lowest level in six months. Ethereum dipped below $3,000, its lowest point since mid summer. James Rubin Go to decrypt.co

Harvard Triples Its Bitcoin Position as Emory Expands BTC ETF Holdings Harvard University and Emory both increased their Bitcoin exposure in the third quarter via ETF holdings, new filings show. Jason Nelson Go to decrypt.co

Ethereum Holders Are More Willing Than Bitcoin Investors to Part With Coins: Glassnode Ethereum holders move and sell their coins far more than Bitcoin holders, according to a new report from Glassnode. Mathew Di Salvo Go to decrypt.co

Prediction Markets Are Coming for Your Favorite Sport, Says NBA Star Tristan Thompson Prediction markets dominated politics last year, but now they’re making a notable splash in the big leagues, NBA star Tristan Thompson said. André Beganski Go to decrypt.co

Bitcoin Is Falling, But Don’t Call It a Bear Market Yet: Analyst Bitcoin dropped below $95K amid panic selling and shifting Fed rate expectations, though it may be too soon to call it a bear market. Stacy Elliott Go to decrypt.co

Trump Bros’ American Bitcoin Stock Rises After Q3 Revenue Spike The Trump family-backed American Bitcoin mining firm shared quarterly results on Friday, adding more volatility to its stock’s performance. Mathew Di Salvo Go to decrypt.co

XRP ETF Posts Year’s Strongest Debut With $58 Million in First-Day Trading Canary’s XRP fund opened with record activity for the year despite a broader market pullback that has weighed on crypto prices. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co

What’s Driving Bitcoin’s Dip Below $100,000? Investors retreated across risk assets on Thursday as Bitcoin’s slide hints at fading demand and heavier long-term holder selling. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

Jobs Data Blackout to Muddy Bitcoin’s Macro Read as U.S. Shutdown Comes to a Close Even as the shutdown ends, the loss of October’s inflation data has left investors without a key read on price pressures heading into year-end. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

Canary XRP ETF Likely to Start Trading This Week After SEC Filing The fund could begin trading as early as Thursday. Mathew Di Salvo Go to decrypt.co

Why Bitcoin Traders Are Eyeing This Week’s Upcoming US Inflation Print Bitcoin traders are bracing for fresh U.S. inflation data that could steer Federal Reserve policy and dictate the market’s next major move. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

Uniswap Token Soars Amid Fee Switch Proposal to ‘Align Incentives’ Uniswap’s token spike follows the protocol’s unveiling of a sweeping overhaul, including fee activation and a perpetual token burn to boost liquidity. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

Ethereum Spot Order Activity Hints at Institutional Re-Entry, Analysts Claim On-chain data shows Ethereum whales are accumulating, signaling a potential local bottom as the Fusaka upgrade nears. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Jump as End to US Government Shutdown Appears Imminent Bitcoin rose over $106,000 for the first time in almost a week. Ethereum was up more than 7% over the past 24 hours. James Rubin Go to decrypt.co

The ‘Big Short’ Guy Just Bet $1.1 Billion Against AI Giants—And Markets Are Still Absorbing It Renowned hedge fund manager Michael Burry disclosed massive bearish positions on AI darlings after warning of market bubbles. The CEO of Palantir was not pleased. Jose Antonio Lanz Go to decrypt.co

Bitwise Solana ETF Sees Steady Demand as Bitcoin, Ethereum Funds Shed Assets Including seed investments, the fund has generated more than $545 million in net inflows. James Rubin Go to decrypt.co

Trump Brothers’ American Bitcoin Boosts BTC Holdings to $415 Million–Stock Seesaws The Nasdaq-listed BTC miner is now the 25th largest Bitcoin treasury. Mathew Di Salvo Go to decrypt.co

Can Bitcoin End Q4 on a Positive Note? Here’s What the Experts Think Bitcoin’s sideways drift has deepened concerns about year-end performance as macro risks weigh on sentiment and liquidity. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

Bitcoin’s Relief Rally Lifts Spirits: Is it Time to Buy the Dip? Bitcoin’s rebound above $100,000 has revived hopes of a recovery, but analysts warn the bounce may be more technical than fundamental. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

You Could’ve Made a 100x Prediction Market Bet on Last Night’s Elections A Polymarket wager on the margin of Mikie Sherrill’s victory in the New Jersey governor’s race severely undervalued the correct outcome. Sander Lutz Go to decrypt.co

Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs Shed $2.6 Billion in Assets Over the Past Week Bearish investors cashing out of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs has helped depress crypto market prices. One analyst told Decrypt it was nothing to worry about. Mathew Di Salvo Go to decrypt.co

Crypto, Stocks Fall as Traders Pivot: How Low Can Bitcoin Go? Analysts identify key Bitcoin support levels from $98,000 to $85,000 after a 21% market drop driven by dollar strength and tight liquidity. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

FTSE Russell Takes First Step Toward On-Chain Benchmark Data With Chainlink The collab brings FTSE Russell’s benchmark indices to blockchain for the first time, linking regulated market data with on-chain finance. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co

Bitcoin Price Outlook: What’s Next After Red October? Bitcoin’s “Red October” is a healthy correction that could fuel a bullish November, targeting up to $150K by year-end, Decrypt was told. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

Crypto Prices Slip Ahead of US Jobs Data as Bessent Flags Rate Risks Crypto slipped in thin weekend trade as investors prepared for U.S. jobs data and weighed comments from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Sebastian Sinclair Go to decrypt.co

Red Uptober: Why Bitcoin Just Had Its Worst October in Years Analysts spoke to Decrypt about why October—dubbed “Uptober” for its historically strong returns—ended up being a downer for Bitcoin. Mathew Di Salvo Go to decrypt.co

Crypto Leverage Trading a ‘Major Problem’, Says Former FTX US President The former FTX US exec is launching a perpetual futures exchange for traditional assets, and wants to avoid the risks present in crypto. Ryan Gladwin Go to decrypt.co

Coinbase CEO Garners Praise, Pushback for Prediction Market Shoutouts in Earnings Call Brian Armstrong used Coinbase’s Q3 earnings call to drop a few terms that prediction market users had bet on. The remarks got mixed reviews. Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co

Bitcoin Braces for Fed Balance-Sheet Shift as Liquidity Cycle Turns Analysts say the Fed’s pivot from quantitative tightening could propel Bitcoin to $200,000, citing key differences from 2019. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

Gold on a Steady Decline, Is it Bitcoin’s Time to Shine? As gold cools, experts see a potential Bitcoin catch-up trade, but warn a major capital rotation is unlikely due to different investor bases. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

Bitwise’s Solana ETF Draws $69.5M on Debut, Outpacing Rival Fund’s Launch The strong early inflows suggest institutions are favoring Bitwise’s direct staking model as Solana ETFs start gaining traction. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

Argentine Stablecoin Use Surged Ahead of President Milei’s Midterm Election Win Argentines gambled by swapping pesos for dollar stablecoins this weekend as the local currency fluctuated in price. Ryan Gladwin Go to decrypt.co

Bitcoin Leverage Nears $40 Billion Ahead of Key Fed Vote Bitcoin’s climb to $116,000 has spurred a wave of leveraged bets ahead of Wednesday’s Fed decision, as traders brace for another rate cut. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

Bitcoin Reclaims $115,000 as US–China Trade Hopes Lift Markets Bitcoin climbed over the weekend as signs of progress in U.S.–China trade talks lifted risk appetite across global markets. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

Zcash Surpasses 2021 Peak as Traders Bet on Privacy Revival Zcash has returned to prominence as traders position ahead of its halving and a renewed appetite for privacy-focused assets. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

Korean Public Company Bitplanet Kicks Off Treasury Plan, Buys Bitcoin as Market Rebounds Bitplanet, a publicly-listed firm backed by Metaplanet’s Simon Gerovich and Sora Ventures, has begun its daily Bitcoin purchases. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co

Meet the Roaring Kitty of Beyond Meat: ‘I Would Feel Guilty Selling’ Beyond Meat bull Dimitri “Capybara Stocks” Semenikhin helped pump the latest meme stock, but said he’ll feel relieved once the chaos cools. Ryan Gladwin Go to decrypt.co

Public Keys: DraftKings Gets Predictable, Canaan Turns Around and Zelle Likes Stables DraftKings buys Railbird, Canaan rebounds from near-delisting, and Zelle embraces stablecoins in this week’s Public Keys. Stacy Elliott Go to decrypt.co

Bitcoin’s Large Bag Holders Remain Net Buyers as Leverage Unwinds Some see possibility for a renewed bullish setup for Bitcoin as key holders continue accumulating following the market’s historic wipeout. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

Hyperliquid Token Defies Bitcoin Slump as Wall Street Fund Moves In HYPE climbed after a Nasdaq biotech firm struck an $888 million deal to create a new company set to hold and buy more of the token. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

‘Uptober’ Falters as Bitcoin and Ethereum Slip, Solana Leads Double-Digit Declines Analysts say ‘Uptober’ is canceled as Bitcoin and major altcoins slide amid a highly uncertain and volatile environment. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

Bitcoin Braces for First Inflation Test Since US Shutdown Analysts expects a measured market reaction to Friday’s CPI report, noting that tariff concerns and labor data outweigh the inflation print. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

Has Bitcoin Bottomed? Here’s What the Experts Say Analysts believe Bitcoin is forming a local bottom as the Fed pivots toward rate cuts, though U.S.-China trade tensions remain a key risk. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Bleed as Traders Weigh End of 4-Year Cycle Experts believe that some retail traders still follow the four-year Bitcoin cycle rulebook, accounting for part of crypto’s recent decline. Ryan Gladwin Go to decrypt.co

Why Wintermute and Other Market Makers Stopped Trading During Bitcoin Crash, $19B Liquidation Market makers paused trading during last week’s flash crash, potentially adding to the volatility. Here’s what happened. Ryan Gladwin Go to decrypt.co

Bitcoin Falls as Short Sellers Pile In, Even as Spot Buyers Step Up Analysts see continued volatility for Bitcoin as short sellers dominate derivatives while spot buyers provide fragile support. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

Bitcoin’s $19 Billion Leverage Wipeout Leaves Market in Reset Mode Analysts say Bitcoin is in a “bottom-forming phase,” with a recovery riding on macro improvements and institutional flows. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Jump to $117B as Firms Double Down on Crypto Treasuries Public companies boosted Bitcoin holdings to record highs last quarter, underscoring rising institutional confidence amid market volatility. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

Why Bitcoin’s Upside May Be Capped Some see Bitcoin’s upside capped as options data and market maker activity suppress rallies, though the long-term outlook remains bullish. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

Canaan Stock Swells on Canadian Gas-to-Compute Pilot Plans Shares in Canaan jumped more than 40% after unveiling a pilot project in Alberta that converts stranded natural gas into power. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co

MARA Holdings Buys $46 Million in Bitcoin Post-Crypto Market Tumble MARA has bought $46 million BTC after Friday’s event, with one analyst saying the firm is “taking a call” that Bitcoin has more room to run. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co

How Crypto Traders Are Positioning Following ‘Black-Friday’s’ Crash Experts are downplaying the weekend rebound, citing structural risks as traders resort to put-buying for downside protection. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

Bitcoin, Ethereum Rebound Following ‘Largest Single-Day Wipeout in Crypto History’ Crypto prices are rebounding after a tariff-shock selloff that triggered one of the market’s largest single-day liquidation waves. Sebastian Sinclair Go to decrypt.co

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Down Bad Amid Record $19 Billion in Crypto Liquidations Bitcoin fell and altcoins crated Friday after President Trump ratcheted up his threats against China, fueling record crypto liquidations. Andrew Hayward Go to decrypt.co

Red Uptober? Crypto Liquidations Top $1 Billion as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana Erase Gains So much for “Uptober.” Bitcoin plunged Friday while Ethereum and Solana fell to October lows after President Trump’s latest tariffs salvo. Andrew Hayward Go to decrypt.co

Public Keys: BlackRock Bitcoin Fee Frenzy, S&P Catchall and New York Stakes BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF tops profit charts while Coinbase breaks into NY’s staking market. Plus: S&P’s new hybrid crypto index. Stacy Elliott Go to decrypt.co

Here’s What to Expect From Solana as Daily Transactions Fall Ahead of ETF Deadline Solana’s price action could be muted despite its ETF approval deadline, Decrypt was told, as its transactions fall 50% from their July peak. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

Why Bitcoin’s Rally Has Room to Run This Month Bitcoin’s record rally appears durable, as on-chain data and derivatives point to restrained selling and steady institutional confidence. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

Bitwise and 21Shares Add Staking, Slash Fees in Latest Solana and Ethereum ETF Filings New filings from the two crypto ETF issuers suggest that U.S. crypto funds are moving beyond simple price exposure. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co

Zcash Extends October Rally: What’s Driving the Surge? Zcash has surged more than 140% in two weeks to a three-year high, lifted by new institutional access and high-profile endorsements. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

Crypto’s Retail Era Is Over: Institutions Now Set the Market’s Pace, Experts Say Executives from Bitwise and Aspen Digital say long-term institutional capital now drives crypto as ETFs and wealth managers bring stability. Sebastian Sinclair Go to decrypt.co

Why Altcoins Are Dragging Their Feet as Bitcoin, Ethereum Soar Experts say altcoins lag as capital favors Bitcoin and Ethereum’s liquidity, with any future rally being highly selective toward utility. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

VanEck Sees Bitcoin Reaching Half of Gold’s Market Value—But When? VanEck forecasts Bitcoin could capture half of gold’s $26 trillion market cap, though analysts say such valuations could take years. Akash Girimath Go to decrypt.co

Defiance Proposes 3X Leveraged Exposure on Bitcoin, Ethereum Funds and Crypto Stocks Defiance’s prospectus to the SEC on Friday outlines 49 ETFs that would provide leveraged exposure to Bitcoin funds, crypto firms, and more. James Rubin Go to decrypt.co

Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High Price Above $125,000 The leading digital asset as been on a tear in 2025. How high can it go? Decrypt Staff Go to decrypt.co

Public Keys: Robinhood Takes Flight, GM to Walmart, and Never Not Trading Robinhood soars to new highs as crypto goes mainstream through Walmart, Samsung, and CME’s 24/7 trading plans. Stacy Elliott Go to decrypt.co

Bitcoin Rockets to Nearly $124K, But Falls Short of Breaking Record Bitcoin just came close to setting a new all-time high price, continuing the surging start to “Uptober” amid the U.S. government shutdown. Mathew Di Salvo Go to decrypt.co

Bitcoin Billionaire Arthur Hayes Predicts Europe Central Bank Turmoil Will Boost BTC In his latest blog post, Hayes attacks the Eurozone, in particular focusing on France’s problems. Mathew Di Salvo Go to decrypt.co

Myriad Moves: Bitcoin’s Odds of New All-Time High Jump by 50% Top markets on Myriad this week include price predictions for Bitcoin and Solana, as well as odds of Polymarket token news. Logan Hitchcock Go to decrypt.co