S&P Dow Jones Indices and Pantera Capital introduced a new cryptocurrency index that excludes Bitcoin and XRP because they do not generate revenue through their protocols. The index prioritizes blockchain networks that earn fees or revenue from actual usage, applying criteria like operating history, liquidity, and listing status. Eighteen other cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum, BNB, Solana, and TRON, are included. This approach reflects a Wall Street-style focus on revenue rather than market size alone.
Cryptocurrency markets display varied price changes, with Bitcoin trading above $80,000, up 1.69%, and Ethereum steady near $2,500. Solana leads gains with an increase of nearly 11%, while VeChain also shows strong growth at over 15%. These movements...
Bitcoin options with a notional value of about $6.4 billion are set to expire on August 28, 2026. This large expiry could influence market positioning and volatility, though the actual impact on Bitcoin's price depends on factors like strike distribu...
Bitcoin has defied its usual August trend by climbing over 25% this month, with selling pressure from short-term holders easing and buying interest, especially from U.S. investors, increasing. This surge has pushed Bitcoin back toward the $80,000 mar...
Cryptocurrency markets saw mixed movements with Bitcoin rising nearly 2% to above $80,000, signaling strong investor interest. Ethereum and Binance Coin also posted moderate gains, while Solana surged almost 13%, highlighting growing momentum in cert...
Bitcoin surged 26% from its mid-August low, driven by forced short position liquidations worth $1.4 billion and strong inflows of $2.23 billion into Bitcoin ETFs. This rally is supported by broad accumulation in long-term institutional wallets, signa...
