Markets & Trading

A massive Deribit options expiration with nearly 81,000 contracts set to settle is creating potential for sharp price swings as Bitcoin hovers near $80,000.

PayPal shares collapsed in pre-market trading on August 28 after Stripe and Advent withdrew their $60.50-per-share acquisition proposal, erasing gains from a summer rally driven largely by the deal announcement.

Ethereum closed the week 6% higher above $2,400, while XRP gained 9% and BNB rose 7%. Cardano ended flat near resistance levels as traders assessed price movements across major cryptocurrencies.

Bitcoin's $80,000 price point has become a significant barrier as multiple technical and on-chain metrics converge around this level, with analysts noting its importance for returning invested capital to profitability.

Bitcoin retreated below $80,000 after hitting $81,280, while U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs continued their rally with $2.8 billion in inflows over eight consecutive days. Nvidia's strong earnings powered the broader market high...

Bitcoin climbed past the $80,000 mark after chipmaker Nvidia reported second-quarter revenue of $96.2 billion, exceeding analyst expectations. Spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $242 million in inflows on August 27, extending a...

XRP's derivatives market is experiencing its strongest selling pressure of 2024, with Binance net taker volume at -$96 million, yet open interest and whale activity continue to climb, creating competing pressures in the ...

XRP declined sharply after a derivatives-driven pullback erased recent gains, with over $20 million in long positions liquidated. Despite the price retreat, spot ETF inflows hit their strongest single day in more than se...

Solana has surged past the $100 psychological barrier amid expanding institutional access through Charles Schwab, sustained ETF inflows, and potential changes to its tokenomics. The breakout follows months of resistance ...

Bitcoin gained $14,775 in a single week, its biggest one-week dollar increase on record, driven by strong US spot Bitcoin ETF inflows and a sharp reversal in market sentiment.

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas researchers caution that rapid adoption of blockchain-based tokenized deposits and 24/7 instant transfers could undermine banks' ability to fund long-term loans and increase liquidity risks...

Bitcoin's recent gains are increasingly driven by short covering and spot ETF inflows rather than fresh leverage, raising questions about rally sustainability as macro uncertainty lingers.

Asian equity markets gained on August 28 as investors awaited Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's keynote address at the Kansas City Fed's Jackson Hole symposium, with attention focused on signals about inflation policy....

A wallet connected to Singapore-based crypto financial services firm Matrixport deposited $10 million in USDC and immediately opened a $17.44 million long position on Ethereum at 20x leverage on Hyperliquid, continuing a...

The US dollar's share of global foreign exchange reserves increased to 57.13% in Q1 2026, though much of the gain came from currency appreciation rather than strategic central bank buying.

Nvidia's market capitalization surged by $442 billion on August 27, marking the second-largest one-day gain in US stock market history, driven by stronger-than-expected earnings and aggressive forward guidance.

Bitcoin crossed $80,000 for the first time since May, gaining 20-25% in a single week as U.S. Treasury bond buyback announcements and record spot ETF inflows combined to drive a rapid repricing of the asset.

Dogecoin rose to $0.0888 on August 27 as Bitcoin climbed above $80,000 during a broader cryptocurrency market recovery. The move left DOGE 1.3% below the $0.09 level, with an advance to $0.10 requiring a 12.6% gain from ...

Jito has lost 9.69% this week, yet spot market data shows $24.72 million in buying activity over four days. Rising on-chain activity and total value locked suggest investors view the decline as a buying opportunity.

Silver trades near $69.38 with key economic events this week set to determine its next move. July inflation data and a Jackson Hole address from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh arrive before Friday's market close.