Tag: Data

MARA Takes Controlling Stake in French AI Data Center Operator Exaion

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MARA Holdings has completed the purchase of a majority stake in French computing infrastructure operator Exaion, deepening its push into artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud services. The deal, first agreed in August 2025 with EDF Pulse Ventures, gives MARA France a 64% stake in Exaion after required regulatory approvals were secured, the Bitcoin miner said in a Friday announcement. French energy giant EDF will remain a minority shareholder and continue as a customer of the business. The investment also creates a broader alliance. NJJ Capital, the investment vehicle of telecom…

Blockchain Data May Predict Drug Overdose Surges, Chainalysis Says

Blockchain transaction data tied to cryptocurrency payments may provide an early signal of emerging drug crises, according to a new report from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. The study, which examined illicit market activity across darknet drug and fraud ecosystems, found that crypto flows connected to darknet markets reached nearly $2.6 billion in 2025, showing that online drug markets continue to operate at scale despite repeated law-enforcement takedowns. Vendors typically receive payments from personal wallets and centralized exchanges. Beyond measuring criminal activity, Chainalysis argued that the data can track real-world health…

The Biggest Bitcoin Holders Of 2026, According To Arkham Data

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Blockchain analytics platform Arkham has released a new report identifying the largest known Bitcoin (BTC) holders at the start of 2026, offering a detailed snapshot of how the cryptocurrency is distributed across individuals, corporations, governments, and financial institutions. Top Bitcoin Holders Looking across major ownership categories, Arkham’s verified on‑chain data shows that the largest individual holder remains Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Nakamoto’s wallets contain 1,096,358 BTC, valued at approximately $75 billion, representing 5.5% of the total supply. Among cryptocurrency exchanges, Coinbase ranks first. The digital asset platform holds 993,069…

Bitcoin price prediction as Arkham data reveals who controls BTC supply

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Bitcoin price is stabilizing after a sharp correction, but on-chain data suggests the real story may lie beneath the surface. Summary Bitcoin consolidates near $68,000 after falling from the mid-$90,000s to $60,000, with the 50-day SMA around $83,000 acting as key resistance. Arkham data shows heavy supply concentration, with Satoshi, major exchanges, BlackRock’s ETF, Strategy, and the U.S. government controlling a significant share of total BTC. Whale inactivity and potential exchange outflows could tighten supply, meaning renewed institutional demand may trigger a sharper upside move. As Bitcoin (BTC) consolidates near…

This Korean XRP Exchange Data Has The Community Losing It

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Crypto market researcher Dom (@traderview2) says he’s identified what looks like a persistent, algorithmic XRP seller on South Korea’s Upbit: one that, by his estimates, has offloaded roughly 3.3 billion XRP into the XRP/KRW order book over the past 10 months. If the analysis holds, it reframes Upbit’s XRP flow as a venue-specific phenomenon rather than a simple reflection of global risk-on/risk-off sentiment. XRP/KRW Saw $5 Billion in Net Selling Dom analyzed “82 million trades on Upbit XRP/KRW” and mapped their net imbalance over time. His headline conclusion: “A $5…

Is Bitcoin Supply Moving To Strong Hands? Whale Data Suggest Structural Shift

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Bitcoin continues to struggle to reclaim the $70,000 level, with persistent selling pressure keeping the market in a defensive posture. Price action has repeatedly failed to establish sustained momentum above this psychological threshold, reflecting cautious sentiment among both institutional and retail participants. While volatility has moderated compared with the sharp declines seen earlier in the cycle, the broader structure still suggests a market searching for direction rather than entering a clear recovery phase. Related Reading Recent on-chain data from a CryptoQuant analyst offers additional context by examining whale positioning. Wallets…

4 data points suggest XRP price bottomed at $1.12: Are bulls ready to take over?

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Multiple technical, onchain and exchange-traded product data points suggest $1.12 was the generational bottom for XRP. Is it time for a trend reversal? XRP (XRP) recovered 50% to a high of $1.67 from its 15-month low of $1.12 reached on Feb. 6. While the altcoin’s intraday price of $1.43 remains more than 60% below its multi-year high of $3.66, several metrics suggest that the local low at $1.12 could be the new bottom with XRP price set for a sustained recovery. Key takeaways: XRP supply on exchanges has dropped to…

Paradigm Challenges Bitcoin Mining Narrative Amid AI Data Center Boom

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The rapid buildout of AI data centers has revived a long-running debate over energy consumption, with critics arguing that large computing operations, including Bitcoin mining, strain power grids and drive up electricity prices. As Cointelegraph previously reported, the surge in AI data center construction has fueled local resistance in several US regions, with residents and lawmakers raising concerns about power demand and rising electricity costs. Bitcoin (BTC) mining has increasingly been linked to the broader debate over high-density computing infrastructure. In a recent research note, crypto investment firm Paradigm pushed…

Coinbase retail traders buy Bitcoin and Ethereum dips, internal data shows

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says retail users kept buying Bitcoin and Ethereum on price dips, with most Coinbase client balances in February at or above December levels. Summary Coinbase internal data shows retail users increased BTC and ETH purchases during recent dips. Most Coinbase client crypto balances in February stayed equal to or higher than December levels. Analysts say resilient retail demand contrasts with softer institutional flows and may impact near-term market structure. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong reported that retail investors increased cryptocurrency purchases during recent market declines, according to…

Bitcoin Capitulation Or Buy Zone? What On-Chain Data Shows

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Bitcoin is sitting at a “critical point,” with traders split between two familiar scripts: a full capitulation event, or the early innings of a durable bottoming process. In a Feb. 15 video explainer, CryptoQuant analyst Maartunn argued the data is starting to line up for the latter, but with a clear caveat that any bottom is more likely to be a grind than a snapback. Is The Bitcoin Bottom In? Bitcoin is currently trading roughly 50% below its all-time high, a drawdown that looks severe in isolation but still smaller…