Bitcoin and Ethereum prices rose by 1.20% and 1.32% respectively, boosting overall crypto market sentiment despite a decline in decentralized finance (DeFi) trading volume. Large-cap altcoins mostly gained, with Bitcoin dominance increasing to 58%, indicating investor preference for established tokens over smaller caps. Meanwhile, stablecoin trading volume grew by nearly 5%, suggesting liquidity is ready to deploy, and derivatives volume remained high, reflecting active hedging and leveraged trading. This mixed activity signals a cautious but constructive market environment favoring quality and liquidity.
Cryptocurrency markets display varied price changes, with Bitcoin trading around $77,361, slightly up by 0.30%. Ethereum and some other major coins show minor declines, while several altcoins like ASTER, MNT, and ARB experience significant gains, ind...
Market maker Wintermute reports a shift in crypto trends with XRP outperforming Bitcoin and other altcoins, rising from $1 to $1.70 amid strong institutional interest. Despite macroeconomic challenges and geopolitical tensions, XRP attracted $110 mil...
Japan's 10-year government bond yield reached 3% for the first time since 1996, driven by inflation, fiscal concerns, and expectations of Bank of Japan tightening. This rise threatens the yen carry trade, where investors borrow yen cheaply to invest ...
Bitcoin has traded in a narrow range between $76,500 and $79,500 for five days, supported by an active-investor cost basis near $76,350 which absorbs selling pressure. Long-term holders show limited profit-taking, while downside options protection cl...
The cryptocurrency market experienced a $369.67 million liquidation wave, heavily impacting XRP, Ethereum, and Solana due to rising oil prices, higher U.S. Treasury yields, and expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike. Over 90,000 leveraged trader...
