The Nicholas Crypto Income ETF (BLOX) aims for a high annualized distribution rate of 36%, but most payouts are returns of capital rather than true income. Its complex, actively managed strategy involves options overlays and crypto exposure, leading to significant volatility, including a 47% maximum drawdown and a year-to-date loss of 8.88%. The fund is rated 'Hold' for long-term crypto enthusiasts but 'Skip' for investors seeking stable income or capital preservation due to its risk profile and management complexity. BLOX is better suited for tax-conscious investors in taxable accounts looking for tactical crypto income exposure rather than as a core income investment.
U.S. spot Ether ETFs experienced net outflows totaling $69.68 million on October 16, 2026, continuing a three-day streak of losses. All outflows were from BlackRock's ETHA fund, while other funds reported no net changes. Despite these outflows, total...
On October 16, Bitcoin experienced $8.16 million in long position liquidations across Binance, Bybit, and OKX within one hour as its price dropped by 0.07%, falling from $81,572 to $81,512. Total liquidations during this period reached $10.81 million...
A study of about 121,000 Uniswap v3 liquidity positions from mid-2025 to mid-2026 shows that only 18% of small positions (under $1,000) outperformed simply holding tokens after accounting for Ethereum gas fees. Gas costs, with a median of 67 cents fo...
NEAR Protocol (NEAR) saw its price fall to $4.94 on Binance, down 6.28% over four hours and 4.36% over 24 hours as of Oct. 16. During one hour, liquidations of NEAR positions on Binance, Bybit, and OKX totaled $770,000, mostly from long positions. NE...
Ether (ETH) traded below the $2,400 mark again on October 17, closing at $2,399.64 after a 1.29% intraday decline. This follows a previous dip below $2,400 two days earlier and a 3.6% drop over 24 hours reported on October 15 when Ether was near $2,3...
