A sharp wave of forced liquidations in the XPL token accounted for 39% of total crypto derivatives liquidations, reaching $27.81 million, while Bitcoin and Ethereum prices rose by over 3.5%. This unusual mix highlights strong risk appetite despite rising volatility and localized leverage shocks in altcoins. Derivatives trading surged 78% to $850.94 billion, signaling intense short-term positioning. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East add macro risk, potentially increasing market volatility even as core assets like BTC and ETH remain strong. The market shows resilience but faces higher volatility risks ahead.
Bitcoin recently rallied to $65,086, its highest close since late June, driven mainly by softer US inflation data that lowered expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes. However, Bitfinex reports that this rally lacks sustained spot buying and depe...
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has identified a potential "inverted head and shoulders" bottom pattern in Bitcoin's price, suggesting a possible shift in momentum. However, he cautions that the pattern is unconventional and not yet confirmed. Meanwhile,...
Ethereum rose 3.17% to $1,923.53, outperforming Bitcoin's modest 0.18% gain to $64,588.87, signaling an early rotation toward large-cap altcoins. Despite this, overall market activity slowed, with declines in DeFi, stablecoin, and derivatives trading...
Ether has surged about 11% over the past week, outperforming other major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, which rose 4%. This rise is driven by $96 million inflows into U.S. spot ether ETFs, mainly BlackRock’s low-fee funds, while Grayscale’s higher-fe...
Bitcoin's price surged to nearly $65,000 following softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data for June, easing fears of Federal Reserve rate hikes. However, on-chain data reveals two main groups of investors—long-term holders who bought near last year'...
