Retail investors no longer FOMO into BTC, altcoins

Despite the widespread belief that retail investors have exited the cryptocurrency space, that’s not the case. According to Vugar Usi Zade, chief operating officer of Bitget, they’ve simply changed their approach. In an interview with Cointelegraph at the Consensus conference in Toronto, Canada, Usi Zade explained that retail trading has shifted away from rampant speculation and toward more practical and sustainable use cases.  He attributes this change, in part, to lingering PTSD from the last crypto market cycle, as well as broader macroeconomic uncertainty fueled by the Trump administration, which…

UK-listed IG rolls out crypto trading to retail investors

IG Group, a United Kingdom-listed trading and financial services company, is launching cryptocurrency trading to retail investors, expanding its footprint in the digital assets space. IG customers can now access 31 crypto assets, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), XRP (XRP) and a variety of altcoins and memecoins such as Bonk (BONK), the company said in an announcement shared with Cointelegraph on June 2. IG previously offered cryptocurrency exposure through contracts for difference (CFDs), but this marks a direct entry into spot crypto trading IG’s crypto trading services come as crypto…

Bitcoin ETFs Soar as Investors Flee Gold Holdings

A strategic pivot among investors is becoming clear as capital shifts from traditional safe havens to digital alternatives. Over the past five weeks, U.S.-based bitcoin ETFs attracted more than $9 billion in inflows, predominantly led by Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), while gold ETFs experienced over $2.8 billion in outflows. Analysts cite bitcoin’s rising appeal […] Original

Why GameStop Still Resonates with Crypto Investors

Key Notes GameStop buys 4,710 BTC worth $505M, adds Bitcoin to its treasury. No limit on Bitcoin holdings, signaling long-term crypto commitment. Stock fell to $30 after the news, despite strong support from crypto fans. GameStop, the old-school video game retailer turned meme stock phenomenon, is making waves once again—this time by diving headfirst into Bitcoin. On May 28, the company disclosed it had acquired 4,710 BTC, worth roughly $505 million at the time of the announcement. This bold move reignited excitement within the crypto community, reaffirming GameStop’s cult status…

Two crypto investors charged with kidnapping and torturing a man for his Bitcoin password

Police have apprehended two crypto investors who were allegedly involved in the kidnapping and torturing of an Italian man in a Manhattan townhouse. The victim claimed his captors forced him to reveal his Bitcoin account password. According to a recent report by AP News, 32-year-old William Duplessie has surrendered to the police over the alleged kidnapping of a man who claimed he was tortured for weeks in a posh New York townhouse by crypto investors seeking to extort his Bitcoin (BTC) funds. Duplessie is the second alleged culprit to be…

Singaporean Crypto Investors Boost XRP Holdings to 17%: Report

They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer…

Bitcoin Bull Market Is Fueled by US Investors: CryptoQuant

Key Notes Rising Bitcoin holdings by US entities triggered a bullish rally for the top coin. Shifting regulatory policies at the state and federal levels is helping to shape the adoption of BTC. The adoption of Bitcoin is also complemented by retail interest in the top coin. A new report from CryptoQuant shows that investors in the United States primarily drive the recent surge in Bitcoin BTC $96 611 24h volatility: 2.1% Market cap: $1.92 T Vol. 24h: $29.09 B price. The detailed analysis tracks how US buying behavior has…

Despite Record Prices, Bitcoin Selling Pressure Craters as Investors Hold Firm, Cryptoquant Reports

Cryptocurrency investors are holding major assets despite near-record prices, with exchange inflows plummeting and stablecoin liquidity surging to new highs, according to a May 2025 report by blockchain analytics firm Cryptoquant. At Near All-Time Highs, Crypto Exchange Inflows Collapse Cryptoquant’s findings suggest reduced selling pressure across bitcoin, ethereum, and XRP alongside record liquidity conditions, potentially […] Original

100% Tron (TRX) Investors Are Now In Profit: CryptoQuant

Key Notes All Tron investors are currently in profit according to the latest CryptoQuant data. Both short-term and long-term holders are seeing gains, fueling strong market confidence. Tron holds the 10th spot by market cap with a nearly $25.82 billion valuation and high trading volumes. A new data insight from CryptoQuant reveals that every investor holding Tron TRX $0.25 24h volatility: 0.6% Market cap: $23.27 B Vol. 24h: $464.89 M is currently making a profit. This milestone comes as Tron gains strength in the cryptocurrency market, backed by an increase…