Ethereum is once again under selling pressure as investors debate whether to buy the dip or continue trimming positions following the recent crypto market crash. Bearish sentiment has been fueled by notable on-chain activity, including ETH movements linked to Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and large-scale liquidations by Trend Research, both of which have intensified short-term uncertainty around Ethereum price action. On-chain data shows that Vitalik Buterin recently sold 493 ETH worth approximately $1.16 million, following an earlier sale of around 212 ETH exchanged for USDC. In...

US spot Bitcoin ETF investors, once viewed as a stable source of long-term demand for Bitcoin, are increasingly under pressure as prices continue to drift lower. Recent on-chain data suggests that these investors are now sitting on notable unrealized losses, highlighting a key vulnerability in Bitcoins post-ETF market structure. According to Glassnode data, the average cost basis for US spot Bitcoin ETF buyers is around $84,100 per BTC. With Bitcoin currently trading near $78,600 after briefly falling below $75,000, ETF holders are facing paper losses of roughly 8% to 9%. For many mainstream...

Ark Invest has taken a contrarian stance as the broader crypto market faces intense pressure following one of its largest recent crashes. While many investors retreat, Cathie Woods investment firm has increased its exposure to crypto-linked equities, notably buying shares in BitMine, the largest Ethereum treasury company, despite its significant unrealized Ethereum losses. According to recent trade filings, Ark Invest purchased approximately $6.25 million worth of BitMine (BMNR) shares. This move highlights Arks continued confidence in Ethereum-focused businesses, even as ETH remains one of...

Elon Musks decision to merge SpaceX with artificial intelligence startup xAI is reshaping the technology landscape and drawing renewed attention to one of the largest corporate bitcoin holdings in the world. The transaction, positioned as a strategic move to accelerate space-based AI, effectively creates a combined entity with a potential valuation approaching $1 trillion. Alongside that scale comes a lesser-known but increasingly relevant asset: SpaceXs sizable bitcoin position. Based on earlier disclosures, SpaceX holds an estimated 8,300 BTC, acquired in 2021. At current market prices,...

Tether has officially launched MiningOS (MOS), an open-source operating system for Bitcoin mining, positioning it as a major step toward simplifying mining infrastructure while reducing dependence on proprietary, vendor-controlled software. The stablecoin issuer announced the release on Monday, highlighting that MiningOS is designed to support a wide range of users, from individual hobbyist miners to large-scale institutional operations. According to Tether, MiningOS aims to eliminate the black box problem that has long characterized Bitcoin mining, where hardware management and monitoring...

Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies staged a notable rebound over the past 24 hours following a brutal weekend sell-off that dragged prices to multi-month lows and wiped out billions of dollars across crypto derivatives markets. While the recovery offered short-term relief, overall market sentiment remains cautious as large-cap tokens are still sharply lower on a weekly basis. During Asian trading hours, Bitcoin hovered just under $79,000, according to CoinDesk market data, recovering from weekend lows near $74,000. Ethereum also bounced, climbing above $2,340, while major altcoins including...

White House-led negotiations over the Clarity Act ended without a deal this week, underscoring deep divisions between the crypto industry and banking lobbyists over stablecoin yields, while a newly disclosed UAE investment linked to President Donald Trumps family crypto venture adds fresh political risk to the bill. Intended to provide long-awaited regulatory clarity for US crypto markets, the Clarity Act is now entangled in controversy that could delay or derail its passage. The talks, held at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building and hosted by presidential crypto adviser Patrick Witt,...

US President Donald Trump announced a sweeping US-India trade agreement on Truth Social, triggering a rally across global risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. According to Trump, the deal will immediately reduce US reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from the previous 25%. The amendment takes effect immediately, signaling a sharp de-escalation in trade tensions between the two countries. In return, India has agreed to eliminate tariffs and non-tariff barriers on American goods entirely, opening its markets to US exports. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also pledged to significantly...

President Donald Trump has nominated former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to become the next Chair of the Federal Reserve, marking a potentially significant shift in U.S. monetary policy. The announcement was made on January 30, 2026, following months of speculation over who would succeed current Fed Chair Jerome Powell. If confirmed by the Senate, Warsh would assume leadership of the U.S. central bank when Powells term ends in May. The nomination underscores ongoing tensions between the White House and the Federal Reserve. Trump has repeatedly criticized Powell for maintaining higher...

Uncertainty around a potential Federal Reserve rate cut has increased after a U.S. government shutdown forced the delay of critical labor market data. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) confirmed it will not release the January 2026 jobs report as originally scheduled, complicating the Feds data-driven approach ahead of its March policy meeting. According to CNBC, the BLS halted the release of the January employment report due to the partial government shutdown that began after Congress failed to pass a funding bill. Emily Liddel, associate commissioner at the BLS, stated that the report...