iShares Bitcoin ETF futures go live on Moscow Exchange

Moscow Exchange (MOEX), Russia’s largest stock exchange, has launched futures trading for BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT), as the fund climbs into the world’s top 25 ETFs by assets under management (AUM). MOEX introduced a futures contract tied to IBIT on June 4, according to an official announcement by the exchange. The new investment…

Ethereum ETF inflows and ETH/BTC strength hint at potential breakout for ETH price.

Key takeaways: Ether’s price is up 46% in 30 days. ETH/BTC is up 30% in the past month, signaling stronger demand for Ether. Spot Ethereum ETFs see 12 consecutive days of inflows. Ether’s price is up by 7% over the last three days, leading to optimism among traders that the biggest altcoin is ready for…

How to Know Which Cycle You’re In

TL;DR: Not sure if you’re in a bull or bear market? This guide breaks down how to spot the difference using price action, volume, sentiment and onchain data. Learn how to recognize market cycles, what signals to watch for and how to adjust your strategy for each phase so you can trade smarter. Crypto markets…

Dogecoin Breaks Key Resistance as Institutional Buyers Fuel 2.4% Rally

Shaurya is the Co-Leader of the CoinDesk tokens and data team in Asia with a focus on crypto derivatives, DeFi, market microstructure, and protocol analysis. Shaurya holds over $1,000 in BTC, ETH, SOL, AVAX, SUSHI, CRV, NEAR, YFI, YFII, SHIB, DOGE, USDT, USDC, BNB, MANA, MLN, LINK, XMR, ALGO, VET, CAKE, AAVE, COMP, ROOK, TRX,…

Bitcoin Supply Shrinks 30%, Demand Shocks Loom: Sygnum

Bitcoin’s circulating supply is tightening fast, setting the stage for potential price surges as demand continues to grow, according to Sygnum Bank’s June 2025 Monthly Investment Outlook. Sygnum analysts noted that Bitcoin’s (BTC) liquid supply had dropped by 30% over the past 18 months, primarily driven by institutional adoption and the rise of Bitcoin acquisition…

Blockchain can end the food fraud crisis, but it’s a costly battle

Food fraud siphons up to $50 billion from the global food industry every year and endangers public health. When deployed rigorously and realistically, blockchain could prevent this shadowy crime. The problem? It comes with a high price tag. Scalability, cost, interoperability and integration pose significant barriers. Not to mention the privacy concerns, regulatory uncertainty and…

Bitopro exchange hit by $11.5M outflows in potential exploit

Update June 2, 12:26 pm UTC: This article has been updated to include quotes from Hacken analysts. Taiwan-based cryptocurrency exchange BitoPro confirmed a security breach that led to the loss of more than $11.5 million in digital assets from its hot wallets on May 8. The suspicious transactions, which occurred across hot wallets on Ethereum,…

SEC to police crypto with ‘notice and comment rulemaking’

The US Securities and Exchange Commission will hone its crypto policies with “notice and comment” and move away from shaping its rules through the courts, agency chair Paul Atkins told Congress. In June 3 remarks to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services, Atkins said the agency’s crypto policymaking “will be done through notice and…

Gold climbing to new record highs bodes well for the price of Bitcoin

Key takeaways: Gold price rose 3% between May 29 and June 2, reaching its highest level in over three weeks, while Bitcoin (BTC) is holding above $105,000. Weaker dollar forces investors elsewhere Although this short-term underperformance might seem negative at first glance, several macroeconomic indicators suggest Bitcoin could break out sooner than expected. Gold/USD (green,…

How to Analyze Market Moves Like a Pro

Key takeaways ChatGPT can simplify and accelerate crypto analysis by interpreting market data, summarizing sentiment and generating strategy templates. Real traders use ChatGPT for bot development, technical interpretation and backtest simulation, showing practical applications beyond theory. Its strength lies in augmenting, not replacing, human trading decisions, especially when paired with tools like TradingView and LunarCrush….