Crypto sentiment has fallen to its most fearful point in more than eight months as uncertainty around U.S. economic policy continues to weigh on digital assets. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index posted an “Extreme Fear” score of 10 on Saturday — its lowest since Feb. 27 — after Bitcoin dropped below $95,000 on Friday and has struggled to reclaim $96,000, according to CoinMarketCap. February’s similar low coincided with the worst single-day outflows from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, when $1.14 billion exited the market and BTC fell from $102,000 to $84,000. Analysts say conditions are weak, but not as bad…
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Spot cryptocurrency products may launch on regulated U.S. exchanges as soon as next month, CFTC Acting Chair Caroline Pham has confirmed. Pham replied “True” on X to a CoinDesk report saying she is in talks with regulated exchanges to introduce spot crypto offerings. The move comes as a government shutdown delays broader legislation that would formally expand the CFTC’s authority over the crypto market. Despite the stall in Congress, Pham says the agency is using existing powers under the Commodity Exchange Act to push ahead with recommendations from the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets. The group, created by…
Aster Crypto (ASTER) is bucking the broader market trend, holding steady even as Bitcoin hits new lows. The cryptocurrency recently completed nearly $50 million in buybacks, emptying its public buyback wallet, yet the price has stayed resilient. Traders note that ASTER’s performance reflects smart accumulation rather than hype. Analysts suggest the coin is in a shakeout phase, where weaker hands are sold off before a potential strong rebound. The technical picture looks promising. ASTER is trading around $1.08, breaking above the upper trendline of a descending channel that compressed its price action since early October. Analysts see this as a…
U.S.-traded spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced total net outflows of $869.86 million on Thursday, marking the second-largest single-day withdrawal on record, according to SoSoValue data. Over the past three weeks, investors have pulled roughly $2.64 billion from Bitcoin ETFs amid regulatory uncertainty, market corrections, and macroeconomic concerns. Bitcoin liquidations surge The broader crypto market saw $316 million in leveraged long position liquidations, with $190.65 million in Bitcoin and $49.88 million in Ethereum liquidated in one hour, per Coinglass. Ether ETFs also recorded an outflow of $259.7 million, the largest since October 13. Bitcoin dropped below $100K for the first time in…
The newest version of ChatGPT is predicting a sharp year-end surge for three major cryptocurrencies—XRP, Solana, and Binance Coin (BNB)—as market sentiment improves following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s recent interest-rate cut. According to ChatGPT’s projections, these leading altcoins could see significant gains by Christmas, supported by improving risk appetite and a broader recovery across digital asset markets after a month-long correction. Analysts say crypto markets typically move in cycles, and deep pullbacks often reset leverage and pave the way for the next rally. With investors rotating back into higher-risk assets, several top altcoins are now drawing renewed attention. XRP Could…
Solana-backed firm Upexi announced a $50 million share buyback, signaling confidence in Solana (SOL) despite recent market weakness. The company previously invested $300 million in SOL and said the buyback will be executed at the most advantageous timing and price. Allan Marshall, head of Upexi, said the program aims to enhance shareholder value without affecting strategic growth or treasury strength. Repurchasing shares could increase SOL value per share, boosting potential returns if the market recovers. SOL has fallen 10% to $141 in the past 24 hours, with trading volumes up 42% to $8.4 billion. Analysts say this creates an opportunity…
The cryptocurrency market is seeing its sharpest downturn in months as the Crypto Fear & Greed Index fell to 16, its lowest level since February 2025. The drop reflects extreme bearish sentiment as Bitcoin and major altcoins continue to slide. The index’s weekly average also declined to 24, signalling sustained unease among investors. The fall comes as Bitcoin trades below key moving averages and triggers bearish technical indicators, including the MACD and RSI. On-chain data shows deeper signs of capitulation. Long-term Bitcoin holders sold 815,000 BTC in the past 30 days—their largest monthly selloff since early 2024. At the same…
BlackRock clients sold $463.1 million worth of Bitcoin in a single day, marking the largest Bitcoin exit ever recorded by the world’s biggest asset manager. The move triggered a sharp reaction across the crypto market as traders reassessed short-term expectations. The selloff signalled rising caution among major institutional investors. Market data showed liquidity tightening across major exchanges as selling volumes spiked. Analysts say the shift reflects growing sensitivity to global economic conditions, including higher bond yields and uncertainty around inflation. The scale of the exit surprised many traders because BlackRock clients typically take gradual positions rather than making large, sudden…
A new Charles Schwab survey shows American investors are moving beyond traditional stock-and-bond portfolios. Experts point to low bond yields, market volatility, and shifting stock-bond correlations as reasons for the shift. Alternatives provide less correlated returns, smoother volatility, and unique opportunities, according to Fundviews Capital’s Gregory Poapst. Charles Schwab’s Jonathan Craig said, “With today’s platforms, tools, and resources, investors can diversify and personalize portfolios like never before.” The trend is strongest among younger and wealthier investors: nearly 75% of wealthy Americans under 43 doubt traditional stock-bond portfolios can deliver above-average returns, with 93% planning to increase allocations to alternatives.
Ripple has issued a fresh warning to XRP holders after detecting a surge in fake YouTube livestream scams during and after its Swell conference earlier this month. The company said scammers impersonated Ripple executives and promoted fraudulent giveaways aimed at convincing users to send XRP to malicious addresses. The warning comes shortly after Ripple held one of its most successful Swell events to date. The conference attracted global financial leaders and announced a major $500 million funding deal involving Pantera Capital, Brevan Howard, Fortress Investment Group, and Marshall Wace, pushing Ripple’s valuation to $40 billion. While the event drew widespread…