Bitcoin futures open interest rose 5.92% to $57.621 billion, signaling increased leverage and positioning across major exchanges like Binance, Gate, Bybit, and OKX. Despite Bitcoin's stable price near $78,000, the surge in futures exposure suggests traders are preparing for a potential volatility breakout. Historically, open interest near $60 billion precedes sharp price moves and liquidation events, indicating the market is in a compressed state awaiting a directional shift. This broad-based leverage buildup across exchanges points to systemic risk rather than isolated speculation.
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to 1%, the highest level since 1995, marking a significant shift from its ultra-easy monetary policy. This move could strengthen the Japanese Yen and increase borrowing costs, potentially causing a 20-30% decli...
Ethereum's proof-of-stake network has seen significant growth in 2026, with over 4 million new ETH staked, pushing the total locked ETH to nearly 40 million. The number of validators increased by about 96,000, reflecting strong demand for staking rew...
The CoinDesk 20 Index rose 5.9% since Friday, driven by strong gains in Bittensor (TAO), which surged 31.9%, and Near Protocol (NEAR), up 22.2%. All 20 assets in the index traded higher, with the smallest gains seen in Binance Coin (BNB) and Bitcoin ...
Changpeng Zhao, former CEO of Binance, maintains a positive outlook on cryptocurrency despite Bitcoin's price falling from around $90,000 to the $60,000–$64,000 range in 2026. He originally predicted a Bitcoin "super cycle" breaking the traditional f...
Bitcoin surged to nearly $65,844 after the US and Iran agreed to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing fears over global energy supplies. This geopolitical development lifted investor sentiment, pushing major cryptocurrencies like E...
