Bitcoin’s $7.8B Options Expiration Looms

Bitcoin's $7.8 Options

Later this month, Bitcoin options contracts worth approximately $7.8 billion will expire, marking one of the largest events of the year in the crypto derivatives market. The max pain price, a crucial indicator in options trading, is set at $98,000. Understanding the “Max Pain” Concept The term max pain refers to the price at which […]

Bitcoin Eyes $100,000 as Trump Plans Crypto Reforms

Trump plans crypto reforms

Bitcoin prices have rebounded sharply, nearing $100,000, after a brief downturn raised fears of a crypto crash. The resurgence comes as Donald Trump, often referred to as the “crypto president,” prepares to re-enter the White House with sweeping executive orders aimed at revitalizing the digital asset industry. Day-One Crypto Orders: A Game Changer? On January […]

XRP Whales Stir Market Amid SEC Drama

XRP Whales Stir Market

In a dramatic twist, crypto whales have shifted over 130 million XRP amid ongoing legal battles between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This flurry of activity coincides with new developments in the XRP lawsuit, sparking market-wide speculation. XRP Whales in Action Recent data from Whale Alert revealed two massive XRP transactions […]

Tom Emmer Takes Charge of U.S. Crypto Policy

Tom Emmer Takes Charge

Tom Emmer, a prominent voice in cryptocurrency legislation, has taken on a significant new role as Vice Chair of a key U.S. panel on digital money. This appointment positions him as a central figure in shaping the nation’s crypto and blockchain policies. A Clear Vision for Digital Assets Emmer’s objectives appear twofold: fostering innovation while […]

Ethereum Faces Whale Exodus Amid 2025 Challenges

Ethereum faces Whale Exodus

2025 hasn’t kicked off well for Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. ETH continues to trade below its yearly open, while recent on-chain movements suggest that crypto whales are losing confidence in its potential for outsized returns. Whales Show Signs of Fatigue In contrast to other major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), Solana (SOL), […]

Court Orders SEC to Explain Crypto Stance

SEC

The U.S. Court of Appeal for the Third Circuit has delivered a significant ruling in the ongoing debate over cryptocurrency regulations. On January 13, the court ordered the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to provide a detailed explanation for its refusal to address a petition by Coinbase, which called for clear crypto-specific regulations. This ruling […]

TON Eyes U.S. Expansion

The Open Network (TON), a blockchain project originally linked to Telegram, is shifting its focus toward the United States. This strategic expansion aligns with the vision of the TON Foundation, which sees the U.S. becoming a global hub for cryptocurrency innovation under the administration of President-elect Donald Trump. Speaking to Cointelegraph on January 14, a […]

Pi Network Nears Open Mainnet Launch Amid KYC Challenges

Pi Network Nears Open mainnet

More than five years since its inception, Pi Network is edging closer to the launch of its native token and open mainnet. However, the community is still awaiting the final stages of the project, which depend on critical milestones like Know-Your-Customer (KYC) verifications and mainnet migrations. The Path to Open Network The Pi Network team […]