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Amsterdam’s Market Maker Optiver Joins London Metal Exchange

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Executive Interview with Kathy Lian from BKTraders | iFX EXPO International 2025 Executive Interview with Kathy Lian from BKTraders | iFX EXPO International 2025 Executive Interview with Kathy Lian from BKTraders | iFX EXPO International 2025 Executive Interview with Kathy Lian from BKTraders | iFX EXPO International 2025 Executive Interview with Kathy Lian from BKTraders | iFX EXPO International 2025 Executive Interview with Kathy Lian from BKTraders | iFX EXPO International 2025 Jeff Patterson of Finance Magnates interviews Kathy Lian, co-founder of BKTraders, at iFX EXPO International 2025. They discuss…

Crypto Market Crashes: $1.03 Billion in Liquidations as Bitcoin, Ethereum Plunge

Key Notes Long-position traders suffered 80% of liquidations totaling $787.5 million, with over 215,000 affected participants. Ethereum dominated liquidation events with $322 million losses, representing nearly one-third of all trading casualties. Higher-than-expected PPI inflation data triggered market uncertainty, forcing Fed rate cut expectations to shift downward. On August 14, the cryptocurrency market suddenly pivoted from bullish to bearish, drastically crashing and liquidating long-position traders on its way down. The ongoing volatility also punished some short sellers, although with a lower impact. Data retrieved from Coinglass shows a total of $1.03…

Ethereum Poised for $5K, Market Buzz Builds Around Rally

Ethereum price found support near the $4,500 zone and started a fresh surge. ETH is rising and might soon aim for a move above the $4,750 zone. Ethereum started a fresh increase above the $4,550 and $4,650 levels. The price is trading above $4,600 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $4,480 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it remains supported above the $4,400 zone in the near term.…

Bitcoin Hits $124,500 ATH As Crypto Market Reaches $4.26T Peak

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Bitcoin has reached a new all-time high, and its next move will either be a surge into new price discovery or a halt to make way for the oncoming altcoin season, says Bitcoin pioneer Samson Mow. Bitcoin (BTC) prices reached $124,500 on Coinbase in early trading on Thursday, according to TradingView. The move has added 3.5% to the asset on the day and pushed total crypto market capitalization to a record high of $4.26 trillion. Bitcoin OG Samson Mow said there are two possible paths for Bitcoin now: “We Godzilla…

Metaplanet Aims to Channel Japan’s Fixed Income Market Into a Bitcoin Growth Engine

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Metaplanet Inc., Japan’s largest publicly traded bitcoin holder, is setting its sights on the country’s vast fixed-income market to supercharge its BTC treasury strategy. The firm, which controls 18,113 bitcoin, unveiled plans to issue perpetual preferred shares (Prefs) to bankroll fresh acquisitions, with the bold goal of amassing 210,000 BTC by 2027. Metaplanet Targets 210,000 […] Original

Ethereum 30-Day Netflow Average Deepens Negative: Buyers Dominate Market

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Ethereum has surged to multi-year highs around $4,700, marking its strongest level since November 2021 and putting it within striking distance of its all-time high near $4,860. The rally has placed ETH on the verge of a price discovery phase, something the market hasn’t experienced in years. If bulls manage to push decisively beyond this key resistance, Ethereum could enter uncharted territory, with momentum potentially accelerating as traders and institutions pile in. Related Reading Fueling this bullish scenario is data from CryptoQuant showing Ethereum’s 30-day Simple Moving Average (SMA30) for…

NFT Market Cap Jumps to $9.3B as Ethereum Price Surge Lifts Collections

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The non-fungible token (NFT) sector surged to a market capitalization of more than $9.3 billion as Ethereum-based collections increased along with the price of Ether.  NFT data tracker NFT Price Floor showed on Wednesday that the overall market capitalization for NFT collections had hit $9.3 billion, a 40% uptick from July. According to DappRadar data, NFTs had a market capitalization of $6.6 billion last month.  Ether (ETH), which recently pushed past the $4,000 milestone, has been a key driver behind the NFT market surge. At the time of writing, ETH…

Bitcoin 4-Year Rhythm Fades Out As Fresh Market Forces Emerge: Expert

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Bitcoin’s famously noted four-year cycle, previously tied to its halving occurrences, could be losing prime market driver status, according to some top experts. For decades, the halving—a built-in reduction of miner compensation every four years—had been preceded by sharp spikes and precipitous drops in price. Related Reading Now, however, the market is more subject to the influence of institutional money, regulated investment products, and general economic forces. Halving’s Control Fades As Rivals Gain Strength Pierre Rochard, CEO of The Bitcoin Bond Company, noted the halving’s supply shock is much lower…

ATOM Faces Market Turbulence Amid Institutional Interest in Cosmos Ecosystem

ATOM traded in a tight range over the past 24 hours, with price action dominated by institutional flows. Between Aug. 11 at 15:00 and Aug. 12 at 14:00, the token swung 4% between $4.65 and $4.47. Heavy selling from $4.65 to $4.45 on Aug. 11 gave way to strong buying the following morning, with volumes spiking to 1.93 million tokens. Resistance formed at $4.60, while repeated bounces from $4.47–$4.48 highlighted a firm support zone. The Cosmos ecosystem also got a boost from Coinbase’s listing of dYdX (COSMOSDYDX), which jumped from…

Market Expert Says Sell All Ethereum By October, Here’s Why

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Market expert Orbion has advised market participants to sell all their Ethereum holdings by October. He analyzed ETH’s price action to explain why the altcoin could reach its peak by then.  Why Investors Should Sell Ethereum In October In an X post, Orbion said that he is still bullish on ETH right now but that the plan is to fully exit by the end of October. He noted that the Bitcoin price has already recorded a 100% gain from the lows this year, showing strong momentum and institutional demand. Meanwhile,…