Bitcoin Realized Losses Reached $5.7B as Holders Continue To Accumulate

Bitcoin (BTC) has dropped 10% over the last 30 days, as several groups of wallet holders switched from distribution to accumulation. Data suggests that this accumulation, coupled with record realized losses, points to a potential shift in momentum. Key takeaways: Bitcoin whales and mid-sized holders are aggressively accumulating BTC at current levels.  Whales and sharks…

Solana’s WET Presale Relaunches After Bot Farm Snipes Supply

A Solana presale event encountered distribution issues after a bot farm reportedly used over 1,000 wallets to snipe nearly the entire Wet (WET) token sale in seconds.  Hosted through the decentralized exchange aggregator Jupiter, the presale sold out almost instantly. But genuine buyers effectively had no chance to participate because a single actor dominated the…

Alphaton Files $420.69m Registration as Tiny Ton Treasury Eyes AI Push

Small-cap publicly traded firm AlphaTON Capital has signaled ambitions to access a substantially larger fundraising capacity as it delves deeper into the artificial intelligence and Telegram ecosystem.  The company has exited the SEC’s “baby-shelf” limitations and filed a $420.69 million shelf registration, a precise figure often referenced in crypto’s meme culture. The rules limit the…

Ether Gets $3,700 Target as Bull Market History Repeats Against Bitcoin

Ether (ETH) is teasing 170% gains in under two months as history repeats itself against Bitcoin (BTC). Key points: Ether has the potential to rematch long-term highs above 0.09 in Bitcoin terms. Bull market history continues to play out for the largest altcoin, with $3,700 the next target. Bitcoin itself could see $100,000 as soon…

Italy Sets Firm MiCA Deadline for VASPs

Italy’s securities regulator set a firm timetable for applying the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) in the country, warning that unlicensed crypto platforms face a deadline to either seek authorization or leave the market. The move directly affects virtual asset service providers (VASPs) currently operating under Italy’s regime and the retail investors who…

Cantor Slashes Strategy Target 60%, Not Concerned By Forced-sale Fears

US-based financial firm Cantor Fitzgerald slashed its price target on Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin-heavy company, Strategy, but kept a bullish stance on the cryptocurrency’s long-term upside, downplaying fears of forced liquidation, according to the Financial Times. Cantor Fitzgerald reportedly lowered its 12-month price target on Strategy stock by 60%, adjusted to $229 from $560, according to…

BTC Eyes a Rare December Rally To Beat Strong Bearish Odds

Bitcoin (BTC) entered the new month with a statistical headwind it has never overcome: Every time November ended in the red, BTC struggled to turn bullish in December. Yet this year’s structure looks materially different, with momentum, liquidity rotation and cycle deviations pushing against what has been a 100% bearish seasonal setup. Bitcoin returns in…

Kraken Launches High-Touch VIP Program for Ultra High Net Worth Clients

Kraken, the cryptocurrency exchange preparing to go public in the U.S. early next year, has unveiled an invitation-only VIP program tailored to ultra high net worth individuals, sophisticated traders and strategic capital allocators, the company said. Crypto exchanges are looking to fill the gap when it comes to providing high-touch services to wealthy individuals, family…

Crypto Interest Drops Among Investors as Risk-Taking Declines

US investors are not considering buying crypto as much as they used to, as risk-taking behavior has dropped, according to a study from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. The percentage of crypto investors was unchanged between 2021 and 2024 at 27%, but the number of investors considering either purchasing more or buying for the first…

Crypto Interest Drops Among Investors as Risk-Taking Declines

US investors are not considering buying crypto as much as they used to, as risk-taking behavior has dropped, according to a study from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). The percentage of crypto investors was unchanged between 2021 and 2024 at 27%, but the number of investors considering either purchasing more or buying for the…