On August 8, Bitcoin perpetual futures trading volume on Binance dropped to its sixth-lowest daily level in five years, signaling a rare quiet period on the world's largest crypto derivatives exchange. This slowdown occurred even as Bitcoin's price remained stable near $65,000, with no major market events or regulatory changes driving the dip. The drop contrasts sharply with July's surge in futures volumes and a high futures-to-spot volume ratio, indicating that many leveraged positions were closed or new trades paused. Such low volume days are unusual but not unprecedented, often linked to seasonal factors and low volatility rather than fee changes this time.
Bitcoin's 30-day demand has turned positive near 25,000 BTC after a sharp drop, signaling returning capital mainly driven by derivatives. However, for a sustainable recovery, stronger spot market participation is needed to absorb overhead supply and ...
SAGA Metals announced additional assay results from its 2026 diamond drill program at the Radar Titanium-Vanadium-Iron Project in Labrador, confirming consistent and broad oxide mineralization with high grades of iron, titanium, and vanadium. The dri...
ASM International N.V. has launched a share buyback program worth up to €150 million, starting August 10, 2026, and continuing until the total purchase reaches €150 million or by December 2026. The buyback is authorized by the company's management an...
Empery Digital sold 1,635 Bitcoin for $102.2 million between July 1 and August 6, 2026, reducing its total holdings to 1,279 BTC with only 325 BTC unrestricted after pledging 954 BTC against $35 million debt. This marks a 76% drop in unrestricted Bit...
Veteran trader Peter Brandt suggests Bitcoin may face a decline based on a head-and-shoulders chart pattern formed between April and June 2026. The pattern shows Bitcoin's price peaking near $82,000 in May before breaking below a key $75,000 neckline...
