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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 fall as China trade war rhetoric escalates; BTC at $111k Gold hits another new ATH as Bitcoin and crypto lags…
In brief Public companies holding Bitcoin saw a 40% surge in the third quarter. These firms collectively hold over 1.02M BTC, valued at over $117 billion. Experts cite friendly policy and long-term strategy, forecasting that Bitcoin could hit $160,000 in the fourth quarter. A record number of companies have increased their Bitcoin exposure in the…
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 fall as China trade war rhetoric escalates; BTC at $111k Citi says it will custody crypto in 2026, evaluating a…
In brief Options data indicate limited Bitcoin upside, as implied volatility drops following the Black Friday crash. Market makers’ long gamma positioning is suppressing rallies and stabilizing prices. Analysts see a potential drop to $100,000 in the near term but remain bullish long-term. Bitcoin is sailing into calmer waters following last week’s tumultuous event, which…
In brief Bitcoin bounces back to $115K, but the technical picture suggests traders lack conviction. Ethereum shows the weakest trend strength among the three majors, despite reclaiming $4,200. Solana faces conflicting signals with bearish short-term momentum fighting bullish long-term structure. The crypto market just lived through another violent reminder that leverage is a double-edged sword.…
In brief Organizers of the Nobel Peace Prize are investigating whether insiders used advanced information about this year’s winner to make a profit on Polymarket. Roughly 11 hours before the award was announced, Machado’s chances jumped from near-zero to over 70%, with one trader collecting $80,000 from last-minute wagers. While insider trading may be prohibited…
In brief Bitcoin volatility has risen since the government shutdown began, though it remains below March’s tariff-driven peak. The U.S. deficit has reached $1.973 trillion, $76 billion higher than last year, raising concerns about fiscal sustainability. Bitcoin has lagged behind stocks, gold, and silver recently, but analysts expect crypto markets to remain supported if ETF…
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 slightly lower; Bitcoin at $121,500 ZEC continues to lead top movers, up 19% to $230 JPMorgan says SOL ETFs will…
In brief Zcash (ZEC) surged over the past week to its highest level since April 2022, leading a sector-wide rally for privacy coins including Railgun and Dash. The rally comes as concerns mount over financial surveillance and sanctions, with investors seeking assets that offer greater privacy and protection from capital freezes amid geopolitical uncertainty. Analysts…
In brief Solana daily transactions fell to 64 million, down nearly 50% from July’s peak. Capital rotation to rivals and network friction are key reasons for the decline, one expert said. Despite a likely ETF approval Friday, Solana’s price is expected to follow Bitcoin’s lead. Solana’s daily transactions are on a steady decline, even as…
