Bitcoin’s long-term holder cohort appears to have stopped net selling, according to multiple on-chain commentators, in a shift that could remove a key source of structural supply pressure heading into 2026. The change hinges on a supply-change read of long-term holders (coins held longer than six months), which had been negative for months but has now turned modestly positive, said on-chain analyst Darkfost. Is This The Bitcoin Bottom Signal? Darkfost argues that recent claims about long-term holders “selling more than ever” miss what the data is actually showing, especially when…
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XRP Price May Be Bearish Below $2, But On-Chain Data Tells A Different Story
XRP’s recent price action in recent weeks has been under selling pressure, with the cryptocurrency struggling to reclaim the psychologically important $2 level. From a technical standpoint, the structure still leans bearish and lacks strong upside momentum. However, beneath this subdued price behavior, activity on the XRP Ledger points to a more complex context that conflicts with what is visible on price charts alone. XRP Price Weakness Meets Notable Network Activity XRP’s price has been trading below $2 over the past few weeks, and this level has repeatedly acted as…
Bitcoin Has Entered A Bear Market, And This Data Backs It Up
The ongoing Bitcoin price play out leading into a bear market is now one of the most pressing questions in the crypto industry. Right now, Bitcoin is trading between $87,700 and $88,000, which is a 30% drop from the all-time high it reached in October 2025. Price action alone often leaves room for debate, but on-chain data is beginning to offer clearer guidance. Notably, analysis from CryptoQuant shows that Bitcoin’s internal market structure is shifting in a way that aligns more closely with early-stage bear market conditions. BCMI Drops Below…
Tether-Owned Northern Data Sold Miner Arm to Tether Execs
The Tether-backed data centre operator Northern Data reportedly sold its Bitcoin mining business, Peak Mining, to three companies run by Tether executives. Northern Data was sold for up to $200 million to Highland Group Mining, Appalachian Energy, and an Alberta-based company, run by Giancarlo Devasini, Tether co-founder and chair, and its CEO, Paolo Ardoino, the Financial Times reported on Friday. Filings reportedly show that Highland Group’s directors are Devasini and Ardoino, and the sole director of the Alberta company is Devasini, while it remains unclear who runs Delaware-based Appalachian Energy.…
Bitcoin Gyrates on Shock US CPI Data as 24-hour Liquidations Hit $630M
Bitcoin (BTC) ramped up volatility into Thursday’s Wall Street open as markets reacted to surprise US inflation data. Key points: Bitcoin traders weather more snap BTC price volatility as CPI surprises to the downside. US inflation unexpectedly drops to multiyear lows, fueling bets of interest-rate cuts. Bitcoin price action continues repeating its early 2025 fractal. Bitcoin stays erratic after “massive” CPI miss Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD passing $89,000 before reversing lower. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView The move followed the November release of the Consumer…
Crypto Retention Data Reveals Why Platforms Struggle to Keep Users
While attracting new users may not be a core challenge for crypto, keeping them active beyond the first month is far more difficult, and data from prediction markets is spotlighting the issue. Polymarket retention data, compiled by analytics company Dune and market maker Keyrock, tracked monthly cohorts of new active users and measured the number of users who returned to trade in subsequent months. According to the report, which sampled 275 crypto projects spanning networks, decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, wallets and trading apps, Polymarket’s average retention outperformed over 85% of…
Will Bitcoin rally after the US CPI data is released tomorrow?
Bitcoin price saw a modest rebound on Wednesday after bulls successfully defended the $85k support range. Will it see further gains following the release of U.S. CPI data scheduled for tomorrow? Summary Bitcoin price has rebounded slightly after the U.S. Jobs data print. $38 million in long positions were liquidated from BTC. Market experts foresee more headwinds for Bitcoin in the short term. After falling to an intraday low of $85,427 on Dec. 16, Bitcoin (BTC) rebounded to an intraday high of $87,918 on Wednesday, morning Asian time. It has…
Who Really Sold The Dip? On-Chain Data Exposes Bitcoin’s True Sellers
Bitcoin has retraced to the $85,000 level, a critical support zone that bulls must defend to prevent a deeper breakdown. After failing to reclaim higher levels, price action has slowed and volatility has compressed, reinforcing a market environment dominated by apathy and fear. Related Reading Sentiment across the crypto space has deteriorated sharply, with a growing number of analysts openly discussing the possibility of a prolonged bear market extending into next year. In this context, understanding who is actually selling becomes far more important than the price move itself. According…
Bitcoin price tests $85k support as liquidations surge ahead of US Jobs data
Bitcoin price approached the $85,000 support level earlier today amid increased liquidations ahead of the release of U.S. jobs data later today. Summary Bitcoin price fell over 4% on Tuesday and retested the $85k support multiple times. Over $169 million in long positions were liquidated from the Bitcoin Futures market. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC) fell sharply from over $89,000 yesterday to a low of $85,427 today, before recovering slightly to $85,798 at press time, down 4.2% on the day. At this price, it is down 9.3% from…
Nick Rose Expands Into Large-Scale Bitcoin Mining and AI; Projects Developing World Win in Data Center Race
As artificial intelligence investment surpasses half a trillion dollars, crypto miners are increasingly repurposing their infrastructure to operate AI data centers, especially in North America and Western Europe. Web3 veteran and investor Rick Rose argues that developing markets—often overlooked due to perceived regulatory risk—offer a major advantage. The Western Focus: Capital, Stability, and Power Constraints […] Original