Ethereum Rally Pauses as Investors Move to Self-Custody

Key Notes ETH price falls nearly 4% in 24 hours, now trading around $2,567. Ethereum loses $13 billion in market cap during the latest pullback. Over 1 million ETH withdrawn from exchanges, signaling long-term holding sentiment. After surging from the $1,800 level to a high near $2,700 within a week, Ethereum’s impressive rally is finally cooling off. At the time of writing, ETH ETH $1 845 24h volatility: 2.6% Market cap: $222.72 B Vol. 24h: $14.22 B is trading around $2,567, down nearly 4% in the past 24 hours. According…

Bitcoin Exchange Stablecoins Ratio Surges—A Warning For Investors?

On-chain data shows the ‘Exchange Stablecoins Ratio’ for Bitcoin has shot up recently. Here’s what it could mean for the asset’s price. Bitcoin Exchange Stablecoins Ratio Has Broken Above 5 As explained by an analyst in a CryptoQuant Quicktake post, the Bitcoin Exchange Stablecoins Ratio has registered an increase alongside the latest rally in the cryptocurrency’s price. The Exchange Stablecoins Ratio here refers to an on-chain indicator that keeps track of the ratio between the Exchange Reserves of BTC and the stablecoins. The “Exchange Reserve” is naturally the total amount…

NFT founder stole millions from Bitcoin project, investors allege

Several investors in a non-fungible token (NFT) project, Hashling NFT, have accused its founder of misappropriating millions of dollars in profits from the project and a closely tied Bitcoin mining operation. According to the May 14 court filing in Illinois, the plaintiffs allege that their former business partner, Jonathan Mills, lied about transferring assets from Hashling NFT and at least $3 million from the Bitcoin mining project to a holding company — Satoshi Labs LLC (formerly known as Proof of Work Labs LLC), which Mills is the founder and CEO…

Bitcoin Retail Demand Rises 3.4% As Small Investors Return To The Market

Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Este artículo también está disponible en español. Retail participation in the Bitcoin (BTC) market is on the rise, as on-chain data indicates that smaller investors are gradually re-entering the space. This renewed activity is often a…

Google search volume for Bitcoin flat as BTC nears new highs — Where are retail investors?

Key takeaways: Bitcoin (BTC) retail traders are known for entering the market during periods of euphoria, typically after strong monthly gains or a new all-time high. This time is no different, with Bitcoin approaching $104,000 on May 14 while general public interest and retail activity continue to lag. Analysts estimate that in 2025, retail investors were the largest net sellers of BTC, while institutions were the main buyers. But if historical patterns hold, a surge in retail appetite is likely to occur about one week after Bitcoin surpasses the $109,350…

Analyst Tells Investors To Be Patient As Solana Price Hits Resistance

Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Este artículo también está disponible en español. Just like the rest of the market, the Solana price had previously hit a roadblock as resistance mounted. This stopped its recovery dead in its tracks before hitting the…

Thailand to tokenize $150M government bonds for retail investors: Report

Thailand’s Ministry of Finance reportedly plans to issue $150 million worth of digital investment tokens, allowing retail investors to buy government bonds. The Bangkok Post reported on May 13 that Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira announced the initiative at a briefing after the cabinet endorsed the plan. He added that the tokens will be launched within the next two months. The so-called “G-tokens” will be used to raise funds from the public under the current budget borrowing plan, said Patchara Anuntasilpa, director-general of the Public Debt Management Office. He added that…

Tether Gold Debuts on Maxbit, Opens Access for Thai Investors

Key Notes Tether Gold (XAU₮) is now available on Maxbit, the first Thai platform to offer it. Each XAU₮ is backed by one troy ounce of gold stored in a secure vault. Tether’s plans to expand into regulated markets, including the U.S continues to gain traction. Tether has announced that its gold-backed token, Tether Gold XAUT $3 252 24h volatility: 1.3% Market cap: $801.59 M Vol. 24h: $44.30 M , is now available on Maxbit, a digital asset exchange in Thailand. This is the first time a Thai platform gives…

Bitcoin SV investors attempt to resurrect 2019 Binance lawsuit

Investors of Bitcoin Satoshi’s Vision (BSV) — a hard fork of Bitcoin Cash (BCH), which itself is a hard fork of the Bitcoin (BTC) protocol, are attempting to revive a 2019 lawsuit against crypto exchange Binance for delisting the altcoin, which the litigants claim stunted the price of BSV.   According to Law360, attorneys for the plaintiffs argued that a July 2024 decision from the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal dismissing the “loss of chance” claim made against Binance for delisting the token, should be reconsidered. The litigants demanded $9 billion in…

Institutional investors continue to scoop up Bitcoin above $100K

Bitcoin crossed the $100,000 mark again on May 8 as institutional investors continue stacking sats. Farside Investors’ data shows that spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded cumulative net inflows of $142.3 million on May 7, in a sign of “sustained institutional interest,” according to the founder of Obchakevich Research, Alex Obchakevich. “These inflows indicate the activity of institutional investors, including hedge funds and asset managers, who continue to accumulate BTC through regulated instruments,“ he said. The ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) led with $54 million in inflows, followed by…