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In brief Bitcoin rose 3.5% over the weekend to $115,400 as optimism grew over easing U.S.–China trade tensions. Officials from both countries reached a preliminary framework in Malaysia, boosting risk appetite across global markets. Market sentiment on Myriad skewed toward “greed,” while analysts cautioned that on-chain activity hasn’t yet confirmed the rally. Bitcoin and the…
In brief Ethereum trades at $3,892 but faces massive market cap resistance. Gold’s nine-week rally just suffered its biggest drop in over a decade. Myriad prediction market odds favor ETH over gold. But it’s not an easy call. Here’s why. The race is on, and $5,000 is the finish line. But which asset gets there…
Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack.GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors rebound another 1-2%; BTC at $111,000 Trump pardons CZ; brief bounce in BNB eco tokens JPMorgan to allow spot crypto…
In brief Medium-sized Bitcoin holders, or “dolphins,” have continued accumulating even after the $19 billion liquidation earlier this month, helping preserve the bull-market structure, CryptoQuant said. The group’s annual holdings growth of 907,000 BTC hints at long-term strength, though a dip below the 30-day moving average points to fading short-term demand. Altcoins are showing renewed…
Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack.GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors rebound 1-2%; BTC at $109,500 a16z releases ‘State of Crypto 2025’ highlighting newest trends BlackRock says it will stay focused…
In brief Developer activity is rising again after a post-FTX slump, led by Ethereum, Solana, and zero-knowledge projects. Stablecoin transactions now top $9 trillion annually, showing steady real-world use. Andreessen Horowitz says U.S. regulation is “finally normalizing,” but warns volatility and fraud still threaten progress. The cryptocurrency industry is no longer a niche experiment, but…
Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack.GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors reverse and flip red; BTC -1% at $107,500 BTC ETF inflows reach $477M, not enough to counter selling DraftKings acquires…
In brief Bitcoin is down 4% this month, defying its historical 19.84% average return for October. Analysts say on-chain data and failed rallies point to a continued correction phase. Sharp price swings reflect a market torn between institutional optimism and macro risks. Bitcoin’s recovery this week continues to lag, leaving most altcoin performances in the…
In brief Ethereum was up slightly, even after ETFs lost $145 million on Monday. The delayed U.S. CPI report, now set for October 24 due to the ongoing government shutdown, has become a key risk trigger. Bitcoin ETFs have rebounded faster than Ethereum funds, with institutions showing stronger confidence in BTC as its dominance remains…
TL;DR Last Friday’s ~$19B+ liquidation cascade reset positioning across crypto; this week’s action has been a shaky retest rather than a clean recovery, with BTC probing the low ~100Ks and failing multiple reclaim attempts. Den’s “line in the sand” on BTC: ~$98K. If it can hold above that level, there’s room for a base (but…
