Category: Analysis

Decentralized Social Goes Mainstream in 2026

Key Notes Vitalik Buterin plans to move fully to decentralized social platforms in 2026. He said many platforms reward short-term engagement rather than long-term user benefit. He has already used Firefly since the start of this year to post and read across multiple platforms. Vitalik Buterin has decided to step away from single-platform posting and move fully to decentralized social platforms in 2026. In a recent X post, the Ethereum ETH $2 961 24h volatility: 4.5% Market cap: $357.71 B Vol. 24h: $31.00 B co-founder explained his reasons for backing…

Monero (XMR) Drops 17% in 24 Hours, Extends Pullback from All-Time High

Key Notes XMR dropped 17.10% over 24 hours to $485.69, now trading 39% below its all-time high of $797.73. Total market liquidations reached $857 million in 24 hours with longs accounting for 87% of the total. XMR open interest fell 14.15% to $214.27 million as traders reduced leveraged positions. Monero XMR $497.6 24h volatility: 13.1% Market cap: $9.15 B Vol. 24h: $314.67 M dropped 17% over 24 hours to $485.69. The decline extends its retreat from the all-time high of $797.73 set on Jan. 14. The privacy coin’s 24-hour trading…

Ethereum Transaction Pumps amid Crypto Scam

Key Notes BitInfoCharts reports that Ethereum daily transactions hit an ATH of more than 2.8 million. Ethereum addresses created recently topped 12.6 million, the highest rolling 30-day total ever. All these were reported to have happened because of a crypto scam. Crypto scams reportedly contributed to the recent All-time High (ATH) in transactions that Ethereum ETH $2 961 24h volatility: 4.5% Market cap: $357.48 B Vol. 24h: $31.31 B recorded. Within the past week, BitInfoCharts reported that the network’s daily transactions hit an ATH of more than 2.8 million. Simultaneously,…

Steak ‘n Shake to Offer Bitcoin Bonuses to Employees

Key Notes Steak ’n Shake will pay hourly employees a $0.21-per-hour Bitcoin bonus. The initiative will begin on March 1 with a two-year vesting period. The firm recently bought $10 million in Bitcoin. Steak ’n Shake is rolling out a Bitcoin BTC $89 200 24h volatility: 1.9% Market cap: $1.78 T Vol. 24h: $57.53 B bonus program for hourly workers, starting March 1, 2026. The initiative applies to employees at roughly 400 company-operated restaurants across the United States and adds a fixed Bitcoin reward on top of regular wages. For…

Ripple President Expects Crypto Treasuries to 5x in 2026, Bets on Stablecoins

Key Notes Long expects around half of Fortune 500 companies to formalize digital asset strategies by 2026. She cited a 2025 Coinbase survey showing 60% are working on blockchain initiatives, along with the rising demand for crypto ETFs. Long said stablecoins are becoming foundational for global settlement, highlighting strong growth in the B2B payment segment. In her latest X posts, Ripple President Monica Long has shared her outlook, while predicting a 5x surge in crypto treasury holdings to $1 trillion by the end of 2026. She remains bullish on the…

ETFs Bleed, Crypto Market Falls as 176K Traders Lose $929M

Key Notes BTC ETFs recorded $483 million in net outflows. Cryptocurrency liquidations hit $929 million with over 176,000 traders registering losses. Santiment data shows solid accumulation from whales. The cryptocurrency market is under pressure from multiple sides, and even the massive whale buying spree couldn’t neutralize the selloff. According to data from CoinMarketCap, the global crypto market capitalization fell from $3.11 trillion to $3.02 trillion over the past 24 hours, marking a roughly $90 billion downfall. Spot Bitcoin BTC $89 110 24h volatility: 2.0% Market cap: $1.78 T Vol. 24h:…

Grayscale Files with US SEC to Launch NEAR Trust ETF, Will NEAR Price Rally Soon?

Key Notes The Grayscale NEAR ETF will track the NEAR price using the CoinDesk reference rate, with Coinbase Custody serving as prime custodian. Following the SEC filing, NEAR price bounced back after hitting the lows of $1.5 earlier today. Market analysts continue to stay bullish as NEAR Intents trading volume surges rapidly. Crypto asset manager Grayscale recently submitted its S-1 form to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch its NEAR Trust in the market. The filing notes that the asset manager would later convert this trust into…

Galaxy Digital Plans Crypto Hedge Fund Rollout

Key Notes Galaxy plans to launch the hedge fund in the first quarter with $100 million in initial capital. Around 30% of the fund will be allocated to crypto tokens, including major assets. The remaining capital will target crypto-related financial services stocks. Galaxy Digital is reportedly planning to launch a new hedge fund aimed at trading digital assets and related stocks. The fund is set to start in the first quarter of this year with an initial size of $100 million. The strategy allows bets on both rising and falling…

Ethereum Price Breaks Under $3K, Charts Flash Fresh Warnings

Ethereum price started a fresh decline from the $3,200 resistance. ETH is now consolidating losses and is at risk of more losses below $2,880. Ethereum started a sharp downside correction below $3,000. The price is trading below $3,000 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $3,020 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it stays above the $2,880 zone. Ethereum Price Dips Over 5% Ethereum price failed to remain…

Bitcoin Price Loses $90K, Traders Brace for a Volatile Next Move

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Bitcoin price started a fresh decline below $90,000. BTC is consolidating losses and remains at risk of more losses if it dips below $88,000. Bitcoin started a sharp decline below $92,000 and $90,000. The price is trading below $90,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $94,200 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might continue to move down if it stays below the $92,000 zone. Bitcoin Price Dips 5% Bitcoin price failed…