Benjamin Cowen says Bitcoin is 69-73 days from a cycle bottom - but does BTC still follow cycles?
Benjamin Cowen estimates Bitcoin is 69–73 days from its next cycle bottom, potentially putting the low around October 2026. But institutional demand is challenging the traditional four-year cycle.
Fed rate hike odds fall as Goldman Sachs warns markets are too hawkish
Fed rate hike expectations are falling as Goldman Sachs says a September increase is unlikely. Bitcoin is gaining as markets reassess the Federal Reserve’s 2026 policy outlook.
Crypto market update August 17: ETH reclaims $1,900 as HYPE and PUMP rally
Ethereum reclaims $1,900 while HYPE and PUMP outperform the broader crypto market as derivatives activity surges and sentiment remains weak.
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PUMP+1 more Bikash DekaRipple Mints 10 Million RLUSD as Stablecoin Market Cap Reaches $1.71B
Ripple has minted another 10 million RLUSD on the XRP Ledger, pushing the stablecoin’s market cap to $1.71 billion as its institutional and global adoption continues to expand.
Aave V4 Gains Traction as New Liquidity Architecture Draws Deposits and Borrowers
Aave V4 is gaining early traction on Ethereum, with deposits surpassing $400 million and EtherFi launching a dedicated lending market. The new architecture could reshape how DeFi liquidity is shared.
Hedera’s Institutional Push Grows as Taurus Adds Full HBAR Stack, but Adoption Remains the Test
Hedera's institutional infrastructure is expanding as Taurus adds the full HBAR stack for custody, staking and tokenization, but real-world adoption remains the key test.
XRP Price Stalls Near $1 as ETF Inflows and Open Interest Point to Rising Interest
XRP price remains near the $1 level despite rising ETF inflows and derivatives activity. Here’s what the latest data could mean for XRP’s next move
Ethereum’s ‘Lean’ era: Vitalik reveals a major three-year overhaul
Vitalik Buterin has outlined Lean Ethereum, a three-to-four-year overhaul focused on simpler verification, cheaper state storage, privacy, quantum resistance and stronger Layer 2 scaling.
Crypto market update August 16: Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP stall ahead of FOMC minutes
Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP remain range bound as traders await the August 19 FOMC minutes and White House crypto meeting, with BTC near $63K and XRP defending $1.
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ETH+1 more Bikash DekaKalshi faces $36B legal threat as CFTC orders prediction market to keep operating
Kalshi faces a major regulatory battle in New York as the CFTC orders it to keep operating amid a lawsuit that could expose the prediction market to more than $36 billion in damages.
XRP price eyes upside as Canada’s top bank discloses two XRP ETF exposures
Bank of Montreal disclosed positions in two XRP ETFs worth nearly $3,000, adding to the growing institutional exposure to regulated XRP investment products.
Trump to meet Coinbase, Ripple and crypto leaders as CLARITY Act odds fall to 10%
Trump is expected to meet Coinbase, Ripple and other crypto executives on August 19 as political disputes push the CLARITY Act's 2026 passage odds lower.
Crypto Market Update August 15: Solana tops weekly ETF inflows as LINK, SHIB surge
The crypto market remains range-bound on August 15, but Solana ETF inflows lead the week while Chainlink and Shiba Inu outperform major assets.
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LINK+1 more Bikash DekaDogecoin price prediction ahead of Trump’s Wednesday White House crypto meeting
Dogecoin is consolidating near $0.07 as whales accumulate 470 million DOGE and traders await potential crypto policy signals from the White House.
XRP price outlook as network activity hits 2-month high: Will $1 hold?
XRP is holding near the crucial $1 support as XRP Ledger activity reaches a two-month high. Rising derivatives activity could support a rebound if buyers reclaim $1.02.
JPMorgan adds XRP exposure while expanding Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF holdings
JPMorgan has returned to XRP ETF exposure while sharply increasing its holdings of BlackRock’s Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, according to its latest SEC filing.
Robinhood Chain nears $1B TVL as Uniswap drives liquidity: Standard Chartered
Robinhood Chain is nearing $1 billion in TVL with Uniswap providing most of its liquidity, while rising protocol fees could accelerate UNI burns.
Bitcoin’s bear cycle looks familiar and that might be the bullish case
Bitcoin’s nearly 50% decline from its record high mirrors past cycle downturns. VanEck and CryptoQuant see potential signs of a bottom, but caution remains.
Solana could become the “everything chain” as crypto apps go mainstream
6th Man Ventures co-founder Mike Dudas says Solana’s low fees, fast settlement and broad ecosystem could help bring crypto applications to hundreds of millions of mainstream users.
Bitwise explores tokenizing Solana staking ETF through Superstate partnership
Bitwise is exploring tokenized fund shares with Superstate, with its Solana staking ETF potentially becoming its first tokenized fund.
XRP defends $1 as CLARITY Act stalls and CFTC steps into crypto regulation
XRP continues to defend the $1 level as the CLARITY Act stalls in the Senate. Meanwhile, the CFTC is moving ahead with its crypto regulatory agenda.
Crypto market update August 14: Bitcoin nears $62K and UNI plunges 9%
Bitcoin nears $62K as Bank of Japan rate-hike fears, geopolitical tensions and weak ETF demand pressure the crypto market, while UNI plunges 9% to lead altcoin losses.
S&P 500 hits record high 7,799 as cooling inflation lifts rate-cut hopes
The S&P 500 closed at a record 7,798.99 as cooling inflation reduced expectations for a September Fed rate hike. Here's what investors are watching next.
White House to meet crypto and prediction market executives on August 19
The White House is expected to meet crypto and prediction market executives on August 19 as the CLARITY Act remains stalled in the Senate.