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Ledn’s $188M Bitcoin-Backed ABS Deal Enters US Bond Market

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Bitcoin-backed loan platform Ledn sold about $188 million of bonds tied to Bitcoinโ€‘collateralized consumer loans into the mainstream assetโ€‘backed securities (ABS) market, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.ย  In a first-of-its-kind deal, one of the two tranches โ€” the investmentโ€‘grade portion โ€” was reportedly priced at a spread of about 335 basis points over a benchmark rate, implying that investors are demanding 3.35 percentage points in extra yield to hold cryptoโ€‘linked credit risk rather than conventional consumer ABS. The deal is structured through Ledn Issuer Trust…

Altcoin Sell Pressure Hits $209B As BTC Volumes Lead The Market

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Altcoins, excluding Ether (ETH), have recorded $209 billion in net selling volume since January 2025, marking one of the steepest declines in speculative demand for crypto assets this cycle. On Binance, altcoin trading volumes dropped roughly 50% since November 2025, reflecting a steady dip in activity. The decrease also coincides with an increase in Bitcoinโ€™s volume share on the exchange. Analysts said that the contraction in altcoin demand, alongside elevated stablecoin dominance, signals that the broader market is shifting its capital toward BTC during the current downtrend. Altcoin spot volume…

Bitwise and GraniteShares Join to Launch Prediction Market ETFs

The race for the prediction market sector is heating up with two ETFs giants entering the fray. Asset managers Bitwise and GraniteShares have filed prospectuses with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to the outcomes of US political elections. The filings, submitted on Tuesday, follow a similar move by Roundhill Investments earlier this week, signaling a competitive rush to bring event-based contracts to traditional financial markets. NEW: @BitwiseInvest filing for prediction market backed ETFs under brand name PredictionShares. pic.twitter.com/OMDqBYEEEt โ€” James Seyffart…

Bitcoin is down, but could bear market be nearing its end?

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Bitcoin slid more than 2% to $67,000 on Tuesday, reflecting broader risk aversion across markets as Wall Street reopened after the Presidentsโ€™ Day holiday. Summary Tech and crypto remain under pressure, while defensives are mixed, with selective strength emerging in activist-driven and travel names. Bitcoin has fallen about 29% over the past month, sparking debate over whether the downturn is nearing a bottom or has further to run. โ€œI believe that bitcoin has already capitulated with that big move from 100k-> 60k,โ€ one analyst says. Crypto weakness coincided with renewed…

After Extreme Pessimism, Crypto Market Conditions Begin To Stabilize: Analysts

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Crypto markets are leaning toward their quietest mood in years, and some analysts say that could be the signal sellers have run out of steam. According to Matrixport, a slump in investor mood has pushed its measures to levels that have in the past lined up with market turning points. Related Reading Crypto Sentiment At Multi-Year Lows According to Matrixport, its Bitcoin fear-and-greed gauge has the 21-day moving average below zero and starting to turn up, which is the kind of shift that in prior episodes marked the end of…

Top Expert Projects Bitcoin Bear Market To End In Less Than 365 Days

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With Bitcoin (BTC) hovering around 50% below its all-time high of $126,000 reached last October, investors are increasingly questioning when the cryptocurrency might finally establish its next bottom.ย  According to market expert and technical analyst Altcoin Sherpa, the current bear phase is unlikely to drag on for another full year. In his view, Bitcoin could complete its downturn in less than 365 days and potentially resume its broader uptrend before year-end. Has Bitcoin Bottomed?ย  In a recent analysis published on X, Sherpa clarified that his timeline refers specifically to the…

How South Korea Is Using AI to Detect Crypto Market Manipulation

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Key takeaways South Korea is transitioning crypto market surveillance to AI-driven systems, in which algorithms automatically detect suspicious trading activity, replacing manual processes. The new detection model employs a sliding-window grid search technique, scanning overlapping time segments to spot abnormal patterns such as unusual volume surges. Through 2026, the Financial Supervisory Service plans to enhance AI capabilities with tools to detect coordinated trading account networks and trace manipulation funding sources. Regulators are exploring proactive intervention measures, such as temporary transaction or payment suspensions, to freeze suspicious activity early and prevent…

Ethereum Whale Offloads $543M in ETH: Red Alert For The Market?

Despite BTC $69 351 24h volatility: 1.4% Market cap: $1.39 T Vol. 24h: $39.13 B and the crypto market timid yet steady recovery over the past few days, a prominent Ethereum whale and early investor transferred approximately $543M worth of Ether ETH $1 992 24h volatility: 3.3% Market cap: $240.50 B Vol. 24h: $24.93 B to Binance this week, signalling potential sell-side pressure as the asset struggles to maintain key technical support levels. The transaction saw over 261,000 ETH transferred to the exchange. This move is raising concerns about liquidity…

CRYPTO IS CRASHING? WHAT HAPPENS NOW? WILL BITCOIN, ETHEREUM, XRP RECOVER?

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Memecoin Market May Be Breaking Down, Santiment Warns

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Memecoins have taken a beating recently, and what looks like a rout may be closer to a turning point than many traders expect. Related Reading Santiment said the sector is showing a classic capitulation signal: widespread talk that meme tokens are โ€œdeadโ€ can sometimes mark the moment when buyers quietly return. According to Santiment, this โ€œcollective acceptance of the โ€˜end of the meme eraโ€™ is a classic capitulation signal,โ€ pointing out that when a sector of the market is deemed worthless, it is often the โ€œcontrarian timeโ€ to take note…