Infinex NFTs top $40M sales in first four days, despite NFT bear market

The Framework Ventures-backed platform has surpassed $150 million in TVL, despite a wider downtrend in the NFT market.

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How Low Can Bitcoin Go After Slipping Below $60K Today?

The popular AI chatbot warned that BTC could slump to the mid-$40,000 range.

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Broadening wedge or bull flag? Either way, Bitcoin appears to be losing momentum

Traders, whales, and ETFs are buying each major dip, but Bitcoin continues to lose momentum, calling the duration of the current bull market into question.

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Ethereum Foundation Transfers 94 Million ETH Price Rally To Stall?

Following affirmative comments of an impending rate cut by US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, Ethereum (ETH) alongside other crypto assets experienced a rapid price gain with the total crypto market cap rising by 6% on Friday. The price of Ethereum in particular moved upward by 6.38% to nearly breach the $2800 price mark. However, amidst this crypto market raving with bullish sentiments, the Ethereum Foundation (EF), a non-profit organization committed to supporting the Ethereum network, has offloaded a substantial amount of ETH. Related Reading: Ethereum Analyst: Bulls Must Hold $2,500, Spot ETF To Catalyze Demand Ethereum Foundation Executes Largest ETH Sale Of 2024 According to on-chain analytics firm, Spot on Chain, the EF, which is devoted to financing critical developments on the Ethereum network, has been selling small amounts of its holdings in the last few months culminating in 2516 ETH for $7.4 million DAI. On Friday, the Ethereum Foundation executed its largest sale transaction of 2024 depositing 35,000 ETH worth $93.8 million on the Kraken exchange. Generally, whale transactions of this size usually draw much attention as they are indicative of the market’s next likely movement.     In particular, this latest transaction by the Ethereum Foundation has been highly speculative, due to the direct affiliation of the organization with the Ethereum network, with some ETH enthusiasts interpreting such a sale as a bearish signal. Notably, in the last few hours following the sale, ETH has experienced a slight decline of 1.3%. However, general market sentiment remains largely bullish with an anticipated rate cut by the Fed in September. Rate cuts, an inverse of rate hikes, mean lower interest rates which allow investors to acquire more volatile assets such as cryptocurrencies. Following Powells announcement on Friday, experts are predicting a rate cut of 30-50bps which could exert relatively positive effects on the crypto market including ETH. Moreover, the recent price surge may help reduce the effect of the immediate expiry of 140,000 ETH options. This is because the assets’ current price ($2750) is far above the max pain point of these options at $2625, i.e. maximum financial losses would occur if the time of option expiration occurred at this market price. Finally, the Ethereum Foundation still retains a large horde of 273,273.96 ETH valued at $754.76 million. Their most recent market transaction, while significant, does not indicate a lack of confidence in Ethereum. Related Reading: Bitcoin Poised for a 200% Rally as Analyst Spot Rare Bullish Pattern ETH Price Overview As earlier stated, Ethereum trades at $2750 following the price boost on Friday. However, long-term traders will be highly expectant of a sustained price rally, as the altcoin still lags by 20.48% on its monthly chart.  Featured image from Investopedia, chart from Tradingview

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Optimism Suffers 21% Loss Will On-Chain Activity Regain Investor Trust?

Losses mount for Optimism as the market suddenly flips from bullish to bearish, wiping significant gains made after it rebounded last week. According to CoinMarketCap, the token is down over 21% since last month, putting significant pressure on investors as the market continues with its choppy trading days.  Despite the markets hostility in the past [...]

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Bitcoin Signals Recovery Despite Analyst Caution

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Bitcoin Crash Forced Weak Hands Into Largest Loss-Taking Since 2022 Lows: Report

A new report from Glassnode has revealed that the Bitcoin short-term holders took part in the largest loss-taking event since 2022 in the recent crash. Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Have Realized Huge Losses Recently According to the latest weekly report from Glassnode, less than 1% of trading days in the cryptocurrency’s history have seen the short-term holders taking higher losses than during the latest event. The “short-term holders” (STHs) here refer to the Bitcoin investors who bought their coins within the past 155 days. This cohort makes up one of the two main market divisions based on holding time, with the other group being called the “long-term holders” (LTHs). Statistically, the longer an investor holds onto their coins, the less likely they become to sell them at any point. As such, the LTHs reflect the stubborn side of the market, which can weather through crashes and rallies, while the STHs include the weak hands that easily react to FUD or FOMO. Related Reading: Chainlink Traders Capitulate After 10% Plunge: Bottom Here? Given this fact, it’s not unexpected that this latter cohort has again shown a strong reaction to the recent volatility in the Bitcoin price. And since it’s been a crash, the STHs have been panic selling at a loss. The below chart shows the trend in the Bitcoin Realized Loss specifically for the STHs over the past few years: The Realized Loss here is an indicator that keeps track of the total loss the STHs realize through their selling. Also, note that the metric is “entity-adjusted,” meaning that the metric includes the data for entities instead of addresses. An entity refers to a cluster of addresses that Glassnode has determined to belong to the same investor through its analysis. Transactions made between the wallets of the same investor would naturally not correspond to any real “loss-taking,” so excluding them from the data makes sense. As is visible in the graph, the Bitcoin STH Realized Loss registered a spike during the latest market downturn, implying that these investors made large transactions at a loss. At the height of this capitulation event, the indicator’s value hit $595 million, the largest loss-taking the cohort has shown since the FTX collapse that led to the bottom of the 2022 bear market. Related Reading: Bitcoin Now Forming Pattern That Last Led To It Blasting Off “Furthermore, only 52 out of 5655 trading days (< 1%) have recorded a larger daily loss value, highlighting the severity of this correction in dollar terms,” reads the report. From the chart, it would appear that large spikes in the metric have come around at least local bottoms in the price, so this loss-taking event may have also formed another bottom for Bitcoin. BTC Price At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at around $58,800, up 3% over the past week. Featured image from Dall-E, Glassnode.com, chart from TradingView.com

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Bitcoin Newbies Are Panic Selling At A Loss After Price Crunch: Glassnode

Bitcoins price just lost a major on-chain support level, though history suggests the asset was due for a correction.

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Why Isnt XRP Skyrocketing? Expert Explains The Hidden Forces

XRP prices dipped below $2 for the first time since December 2024 on Monday, even after a number of positive developments for the cryptocurrency. The decline is surprising to many investors who had hoped recent good news would send its value higher. Market analyst Vincent Van Code attributes this underperformance to underlying economic issues and not with XRP itself. Related Reading: XRP Dump? Not So FastSoftware Engineer Says Panic Selling Makes No Sense Trump Tariffs Are Blamed For Crypto Market Decline Van Code attributes the recent decline in cryptocurrencies to the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on other nations. The tariff situation is just a power play to utilize economic pressure to get better negotiating terms, said Van Code. He expects these trade tensions to be short-term and perhaps pave the way for the market to rebound in the near future. Current #XRP prices are not aligned with recent @Ripple market announcenets, SEC case conclusion news, XRP US stockpile. Do you think this is becuase XRP is not performing well? I DONT! This is a global market downturn. Impacts across multiple markets, multiple countries, and Vincent Van Code (@vincent_vancode) April 9, 2025 XRP Fundamentals Strong Even after falling to $1.64 on April 7, XRP has shown a rebound by increasing to $1.82a 10% increase. Van Code pointed out that Ripple and XRP’s fundamental strengths have not changed. They’re a hundred times better than a year ago when the SEC lawsuit was at its peak, he said. The SEC-Ripple case resolution, potential inclusion in US digital asset reserves, and Ripple’s Hidden Road acquisition were all considered positive developments for the cryptocurrency. Investment Strategy During Market Uncertainty Van Code described his approach to today’s market condition, showing he buys such assets like XRP when sentiment is low but fundamentals remain in place. He looks at weekly charts for larger decisions and uses hourly charts for intraday action. The market commentator termed XRP the “Fight Club” of cryptos because of its ability to withstand market action and stress. Related Reading: Bitcoins Next Big Move? Open Interest Says Get Ready Future Growth Drivers For XRP Going forward, Van Code identified three key drivers to XRP adoption: regulation, corporate usage, and solid partnerships. He warned investors to avoid being influenced by short-term price fluctuations due to outside influences such as the tariff scenario. The analyst said that he would only be jittery if XRP was the sole cryptocurrency that is dropping in value. He also stated that the current decline is part of a larger market trend and not particular to XRP. The cryptocurrency market still responds to economic policy as investors look for indications that the tariff issue is resolved. Most XRP supporters are optimistic that as soon as these external pressures are gone, the price will more accurately reflect the good news surrounding Ripple and its currency. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView

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Solana Drops Below $100 For First Time In A Year Is An 80% Correction Underway?

Solana is now trading below the $100 mark after intense selling pressure swept through the crypto market over the weekend. Sundays drop pushed SOL into its lowest price zone in more than a year, signaling a sharp shift in sentiment as fear grips the market. Since the start of March, Solana has lost more than 45% of its value, and momentum suggests the downtrend may not be over yet. Related Reading: Dogecoin Faces Make-Or-Break Support Level Will DOGE Hold? The breakdown has sparked concern among investors and analysts alike, with many warning that SOL could be headed for deeper lows if current support fails to hold. Top analyst Jason Pizzino shared a technical analysis pointing out that this is the first time in over 12 months that Solana is trading below the $100 level a historically significant threshold. According to Pizzino, the next major price targets sit at levels levels that would represent an 80% total decline from Solanas recent highs. Such moves, while steep, arent uncommon during heavy altcoin corrections. With macro uncertainty and broad market weakness driving risk-off behavior, Solanas path forward will likely depend on whether bulls can reclaim key levels or if more downside is still to come. Solana Faces Critical Breakdown As Analysts Eye Deeper Correction Solana is now undergoing a crucial test as the price trades below $100 for the first time in over a year. Bulls are under pressure to reclaim key levels quickly in order to prevent further downside. However, the broader macroeconomic landscape paints a grim picture. Global markets remain rattled by escalating trade war tensions and policy uncertainty stemming from the U.S. and China, with financial conditions tightening across the board. For high-risk assets like Solana, the backdrop suggests the decline may still have room to continue. Pizzino has shared a bearish technical outlook that supports this view. He highlights the significance of Solanas repeated bearish signals using the 3-bar rule. The first warning appeared in November 2024, followed by another in January 2025. Now, with SOL firmly trading below $100, Pizzino believes the next targets lie at $80 and potentially sub-$60 a level that would represent an 80% correction from Solanas recent highs. While that may seem extreme, such pullbacks are not unusual in major altcoin cycles, particularly when driven by broader market panic. Related Reading: Ethereum Lags Behind Bitcoin In Q1 Performance Amid Market Downturn Details For Solana, the path forward hinges on whether bulls can reclaim momentum soon. A push back above the $110$120 zone could shift sentiment and delay deeper losses. Until then, the market remains on edge. Solana Bulls Fight to Avoid Further Losses Solana is currently trading at $100 after briefly dipping to $95 a price level not seen since February 2024. The sharp correction highlights the intense selling pressure that has taken hold of the market in recent weeks. As fear and uncertainty continue to dominate sentiment, SOL remains vulnerable to deeper losses if bulls fail to step in. The $100 level is now a psychological and technical battleground. While bulls are attempting to defend it, the broader market context shaped by global macroeconomic instability and weakening investor confidence suggests the recovery may face significant resistance. For Solana to regain momentum and signal a possible trend reversal, it must reclaim the $120 zone, which previously served as a key support level. Related Reading: Massive Chainlink Demand Wall At $6.26 As 90K Investors Buy 376M LINK However, selling pressure remains strong, and if SOL fails to hold the $100 threshold, a move into lower demand zones becomes increasingly likely. Analysts point to the $80 level as the next critical area where buyers may look to step in. Until then, price action remains fragile, and the downtrend could extend if broader market conditions fail to improve. For now, all eyes are on whether $100 can hold or break. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

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Ethereum Capitulation May Be Nearing End Will A Fed Pivot Spark A Recovery?

Ethereum has extended its downtrend, setting fresh lows around $1,400 a level not seen since early 2023. The continuation of selling pressure has shaken market sentiment, with many investors fearing that the worst is still ahead. Ethereum, down over 65% from its 2024 highs, has failed to find a solid support level amid broad market weakness and growing macroeconomic uncertainty. Related Reading: Ethereum Lags Behind Bitcoin In Q1 Performance Amid Market Downturn Details Despite the bearish outlook, some analysts believe a turning point may be near. According to top analyst Ted Pillows, Ethereum is now deep in a capitulation phase. He suggests that while there may still be one final 5%10% dump left in the tank particularly given the recent weakness in equities the broader market structure may be setting the stage for a rebound. Pillows points to a potential Federal Reserve pivot as a key catalyst. With traditional markets under pressure and volatility rising, a shift in monetary policy could bring relief. Historically, changes in the Feds stance have provided a strong boost to risk assets. If support from policymakers emerges, Ethereum could stabilize and begin recovering from its recent lows but not before weathering one last wave of fear and uncertainty. Ethereum Capitulation Deepens, But Fed Pivot Could Spark Rebound Ethereum is trading at $1,450 after suffering a sharp 20% decline in just hours, marking one of its steepest drops this year. The panic-driven selloff has shaken investor confidence, with fear now dominating the market. Ethereum, once expected to lead the altcoin rally in 2025, has failed to deliver on those expectations. Instead, it continues to disappoint as bearish momentum builds and selling pressure intensifies. Wider market conditions are adding to the pain. Trade war tensions, policy uncertainty from the US President Donald Trump administration, and mounting fears of a global recession are dragging both equities and crypto lower. With the S&P 500 already down sharply, the fear of a broader financial contagion is rising. Pillows’ analysis supports that Ethereums current plunge reflects a full-blown capitulation. However, he suggests that the market could be nearing a turning point. Maybe theres one last dump left, but after that, itll bounce, Pillows said. The key reason? A likely pivot from the Federal Reserve. Pillows points to a potential Federal Reserve pivot as the catalyst. With the S&P 500 down over 10% in just two days and volatility rising, any further drop could force an emergency Fed response. Historically, rate cuts and renewed quantitative easing (QE) have been bullish for risk assets like Ethereum. If a pivot arrives, Ethereum could quickly bounce from current levels but only after one final shakeout. Related Reading: Solana Faces Defining Level At $120 Will History Repeat? Ethereum Slides To $1,410 As Bears Maintain Control Ethereum has plunged to $1,410 after losing the crucial $1,800 support level, triggering a wave of aggressive selling and panic across the market. With no clear support zone immediately below current levels, bearish momentum appears firmly in control as ETH struggles to find footing. The breakdown below $1,800 marked a major technical failure, erasing confidence among traders and accelerating downside pressure. For now, the path of least resistance remains to the downside. If sentiment doesnt stabilize soon, Ethereum could continue sliding into lower demand zones, possibly retesting levels not seen since early 2022. The lack of a defined support structure beneath current prices leaves ETH exposed to more volatility in the near term. Related Reading: Dogecoin Faces Make-Or-Break Support Level Will DOGE Hold? However, hope remains for a recovery but it hinges on a swift reclaim of the $1,800 level. A strong bounce back above this mark could signal that capitulation is complete and invite renewed buying interest from sidelined investors. Until then, Ethereum remains vulnerable, and any upside attempts will likely face resistance unless backed by broader market strength or a decisive macro shift. Bulls have a narrow window to flip the momentum before deeper losses set in. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

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Crypto Investors React to Trumps Tariffs Announcement: Heres What Happened

Hours before the announcement, investors rushed to move their assets to exchanges in preparation for sales due to economic uncertainty.

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Wall Street Single-Day Crash Dwarfs Entire Crypto Market

On April 4, 2025, the U.S. stock market took a massive hit, losing over $11 trillion in value, which is worth more than the entire crypto market. The Nasdaq 100 dropped 6% in a single day, its biggest fall since March 2020.  This sharp decline pushed the U.S. stock market into whats known as a […]

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Solana Will Face A Pivotal Moment In May Bear Market Bounce Or Bull Market Dip?

Solana is trading at critical levels after a volatile week that saw major surges across the crypto market. While the rally has sparked optimism, analysts remain sharply divided. Some believe this is just a healthy correction within a broader bull cycle, while others warn that the crypto market may have already entered a new bear phase. Related Reading: Ethereum Flips Key Resistance Into Support Can Bulls Reclaim $2,000 Level? For Solana, the next few weeks are expected to be decisive. Top analyst Inmortal shared insights on X, highlighting that within the next 30 days, the market will likely reveal whether Solanas latest recovery attempt is a simple bear market bounce or the beginning of a bull market dip and new expansion. As Solana holds above key technical levels, price action will be critical to determine sentiment. The stakes are high, especially as macroeconomic uncertainty, driven by global trade tensions and monetary policy shifts, continues to cloud the broader financial landscape. Investors should stay cautious, but alert. Solana’s next move could set the tone not just for its own trajectory, but for the altcoin sector as a whole heading into the summer months. The clock is ticking on this crucial phase. Solana Approaches Critical Level Amid Sharp Recovery Solana has rebounded sharply from its April 7 local low around $95, gaining an impressive 54% in just a few weeks. Bulls have regained momentum as Solana trades near critical resistance levels, with analysts calling for a potential push above $160 in the short term. However, despite this strong recovery, risks of a downside reversal remain high. Since January, Solana has been one of the hardest-hit major cryptocurrencies. It lost over 65% of its value during the most recent downtrend, highlighting the intense selling pressure and increased speculation across the broader market. While the recent rally is encouraging, many are questioning whether it marks the start of a new bullish phase or just a temporary rebound within a larger bearish trend. Inmortal’s insights emphasize that May will be a decisive month for Solana. According to him, you can’t imagine how vital May is. Over the next 30 days, the market is expected to reveal whether Solanas recent strength represents a simple bear-market bounce or the beginning of a true bull-market dip that could lead to further gains. The coming weeks will be critical, and Solana’s price action will likely set the tone for the entire altcoin market this summer. Related Reading: SUI Shows Relative Strength Against Bitcoin New Uptrend In Play? Price Action Details: Key Levels To Watch Solana (SOL) is trading at $146 after losing around 6% of its value since Friday. Despite the strong rally earlier this month, bulls are now facing increasing pressure to defend current levels. SOL must reclaim the $180 level, which aligns closely with the 200-day moving average (MA), to resume the bullish trend and regain market confidence. The $180 mark is critical because a decisive move above it would signal strength and open the door for a push toward higher resistance zones. Without this breakout, however, the current rally risks fading into another lower high, further weakening Solanas structure. On the downside, losing the $140 level would be a major red flag for bulls. A sustained breakdown below this support could trigger a deeper correction, with price potentially dropping below the psychological $100 mark. Such a move would likely accelerate bearish sentiment and invite further selling pressure, especially as macroeconomic risks and global uncertainty continue to weigh on the crypto market. Related Reading: Ethereum Attempts First Major Horizontal Reclaim In Months Can Bulls Hold the Line? The next few days will be key for SOL. Bulls must act quickly to defend, support, and attempt a recovery, or risk opening the door to another major leg down. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

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Heres a List of Bitcoin (BTC) Price Pullbacks Since the Bear Market Bottom

Rekt Capital said the closer BTC gets to a 20% fall, the better the bargain-buying opportunity.

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Ethereum Trades At Bear Market Lows: Fundamentals Signal Major Undervaluation

Ethereum is trading below critical resistance levels after enduring weeks of heavy selling pressure and lackluster performance. Since breaking below the psychological $2,000 mark, the price has dropped more than 21%, signaling growing uncertainty among short-term investors. This decline has raised questions among market participants, especially as Ethereums on-chain fundamentals remain robust. Related Reading: Solana Turns Bullish On 8H Chart Break Above $147 Could Confirm New Trend Top analyst Ted Pillows shared insights suggesting that ETH is now trading near bear market lowsyet the network has never looked stronger. Over 95% of all stablecoin transactions are processed on Ethereum, and it still leads in Total Value Locked (TVL) across DeFi and Real World Asset (RWA) protocols. It is also the only altcoin with an approved spot ETF in the US, and numerous upgrades are lined up to improve its speed and reduce transaction costs. Despite these strengths, Ethereum’s price remains suppressed, leading to growing speculation: is this just market sentiment at play, or could it reflect coordinated manipulation to shake out weak hands before a reversal? As Ethereum continues to dominate the utility narrative in crypto, many long-term holders see this downturn as a strategic accumulation zone, while others brace for more downside. Ethereum Fundamentals Shine Despite Bearish Market Conditions Ethereum is facing a critical test as it trades near major demand levels while macroeconomic uncertainty deepens. Global tensions persist as US President Donald Trump escalates his trade war with China. The recent 90-day tariff pause for all countries except China has done little to ease market fears. As economic pressure builds between the worlds two largest economies, investors are increasingly turning away from high-risk assets like crypto, driving volatility across digital markets. Ethereum, like the broader crypto market, has suffered under this weight. The asset is now hovering just above bear market lows after a prolonged decline, prompting concerns over its short-term price action. Yet, despite the technical weakness, Pillows points to Ethereums strong fundamentals as a reason to remain optimistic. According to Pillows, Ethereum remains the backbone of the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. It processes over 95% of all stablecoin transactions, commands the highest Total Value Locked (TVL), and leads the charge in Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization. It’s also the only altcoin the US has approved for a spot ETF, adding institutional legitimacy. With several protocol upgrades ahead aimed at improving scalability and reducing costs, Pillows believes Ethereums current valuation could represent a long-term buying opportunity. As he puts it: if you believe in fundamentals, ETH remains the top bet among altcoins. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Stalls In Tight Range Big Price Move Incoming? ETH Price Stuck In Range: Bulls Eye $1,800 Breakout Ethereum is trading at $1,590 after several days of choppy price action between $1,500 and $1,700. The market remains stuck in this narrow range as bulls struggle to regain momentum amid broader macroeconomic uncertainty. The inability to reclaim key resistance zones has kept ETH under pressure, and a decisive breakout is needed to shift sentiment. Bulls are currently eyeing the 4-hour 200-day Moving Average (MA) and Exponential Moving Average (EMA), both sitting near the $1,800 level. Reclaiming this zone would mark a major short-term victory for buyers and could signal the beginning of a recovery phase. A clean break above $1,800 would also invalidate the current lower-high structure and potentially drive ETH toward higher supply areas near $2,000. Related Reading: Ethereum Whales Offload 143,000 ETH In One Week More Selling Ahead? However, the downside risks remain. If Ethereum fails to hold above current support levels and dips below $1,550, the next leg could send the asset beneath the $1,500 mark. For now, the $1,500$1,800 corridor defines Ethereums battleground, and traders are closely watching for a breakout that sets the next major direction. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

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8 Charlie Munger Quotes for Investors Through This Bitcoin Price Retreat

The late Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Charlie Munger's name still comes up in financial media after he passed away in Nov. 2023. His timeless wisdom applies to this Bitcoin bear market.

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Key Metrics That Signal a Crypto Market Bottom, According to Santiment

Monitoring social trends, whale accumulation, social dominance for FUD or FOMO, and the Mean Dollar Invested Age can help traders identify market bottoms.

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Blockchain analytics firm Nansen reduces staff count by 30%

Blockchain analytics firm Nansen reduced its staff count on May 30, citing harsh market conditions and excessive early growth. Nansen CEO Alex Svanevik said that the company has reduced its team by 30%. Svanevik said that the last year’s conditions have had a “brutal” impact on crypto markets. He said that although Nansen recently diversified […]

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Digital asset market faces headwinds amid persistent outflows, market uncertainty

Digital asset investment products have experienced six consecutive weeks of outflows, totaling $272 million, according to a May 30 report from CoinShares. This negative sentiment reflects the broader market trends, with investment products being more active than the overall digital asset space. The report highlighted that Bitcoin experienced a decline of $11 million, remaining the […]

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