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When the market’s hot, having a plan is half the profit. That’s the mindset pro trader Dentoshi brought to our latest live session, hosted by Kraken’s VP Growth, Matt Howells-Barby. In front of thousands of live viewers, Dentoshi opened up her process for preparing to trade in bullish market conditions – from weekly reviews and…
In brief Ethereum has risen nearly 3% this week, defying Bitcoin’s pullback and approaching the $4,000 mark for the fourth time since March 2024. Analysts cite growing ETF inflows, potential approval of staking, and institutional buying as key drivers behind the rally. Market watchers say a favorable macro backdrop, including Fed policy and AI-fueled risk…
In brief Beijing and Washington discussed prolonging the 90-day tariff pause, but no agreement was reached. Bitcoin slipped slightly to $118,000 as traders await clarity on macro policy signals. Focus now shifts to Wednesday’s Fed meeting, with markets pricing in a 65% chance of a September rate cut. Bitcoin and the broader crypto market remained…
Software firm turned Bitcoin treasury company Strategy has been buying Bitcoin for more than five years, pioneering the growing trend of publicly traded firms that are adding cryptocurrencies to their balance sheets.What started as a way to “maximize long-term value for shareholders” has transformed into an industry-shifting paradigm that has been further fueled by greater…
In brief XRP price is down more than 12% on the week. Dogecoin is down even worse, over 18% in the last seven days. Technical indicators show differing paths. Here’s why. If you bought into the XRP or Dogecoin hype recently, you might be asking yourself what went wrong. You’re also probably a lot less…
In brief Bitcoin’s consolidation near $120,000 has fueled recent gains in major altcoins, but signs of exhaustion are emerging. Analysts flag a buildup of Ethereum sell orders and leveraged positioning in Solana, pointing to a possible short-term correction. Despite near-term caution, some remain bullish, citing macro drivers like Fed rate cuts and liquidity trends. Several…
In brief Solana reached $200, its highest in five months, alongside a $1.5 billion rise in open interest over three days. Options data signals growing investor caution, with implied volatility and 30-day skew both spiking. Upcoming macro events—including Fed remarks, jobless claims, and a rate decision—may test the rally. Solana climbed to a five-month high…
In brief Legal precedents block Trump from legally firing Powell except for misconduct, not policy disagreements. Trump allies are escalating pressure on Powell, including a criminal referral and threats of early succession. Rate cut speculation may boost crypto in the short term, but long-term instability could pressure risk assets, Decrypt was told. A public clash…
In brief Bitcoin’s dominance is creeping down, but it’s too early to tell if it’ll become a trend, 21Shares’ Adrian Fritz said. At $2.3 trillion, Bitcoin’s dominance stood at around 61% on Friday. CoinMarketCap’s Altcoin Season Index stood at 43, leaning toward Bitcoin. Bitcoin’s grip on the $4 trillion cryptocurrency market may be loosening, but…
