Investors are exiting risk assets in the crypto market, with stablecoins gaining demand over altcoins and Ethereum. The stablecoin market cap has shrunk by over $7 billion in 21 days, while $400 billion has left the crypto market overall. Notably, Tether's (USDT) market cap recently exceeded Ethereum's for the first time in nearly eight years, highlighting a shift toward liquidity and capital preservation amid bearish sentiment. This trend suggests 2026 may become a "stablecoin season," with investors prioritizing stability and utility over speculative gains.
Between June 3 and August 27, Ethereum exchange balances fell nearly 18%, with 1.4 million ETH withdrawn from exchanges even as the price rose about 27% since mid-August. In contrast, Bitcoin exchange balances slightly increased by 0.25% during the s...
Ethereum holders have withdrawn 1.4 million ETH from exchanges during a 27% price rally, reducing exchange reserves by 18% since June. This unusual trend shows investors moving ETH to staking rather than selling, as the price reached $2,528. Unlike B...
Cryptocurrency markets display a range of price movements with Bitcoin trading above $80,000, up 3.03%. Ethereum and Binance Coin also show gains, while altcoins like Solana surged nearly 12% and VeChain (VET) jumped over 29%. These fluctuations indi...
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has reached a major milestone by surpassing 5 billion transactions, highlighting its growing use in payments, tokenization, and decentralized finance. Over the past 90 days, XRPL recorded $1.9 billion in real-world asset inflows...
Bitcoin surged about 28% in August 2026, recovering from a 21-month low but still 37% below its October 2025 peak. The rally was driven by US Treasury bond buybacks, renewed regulatory clarity, and short position liquidations. While the overall crypt...
