Bitcoin advocate, John Deaton expects the crypto market to see a significant surge in market value by the year's end.

CryptoQuant's founder is concerned about liquidity drying up.

Nearly $300 million entered the funds on Monday.

North Korea has accumulated over $1 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) following the recent hack of the crypto exchange Bybit, which saw over $1.5 billion taken from the platform's wallets.

Amid Ethereum's (ETH) ongoing market challenges, industry experts are drawing striking comparisons between the cryptocurrency's current position and the early growth trajectories of tech giants such as Amazon (AMZN), Microsoft (MSFT), and Tesla (TSLA).

The whale who made heads turn with their overleveraged short bet on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has now opened a position worth $517 million, its highest ever. What Happened: The investor placed its largest short ever on Bitcoin, amounting to 6,211 BTC, worth nearly $517 million, according to on-chain tracker Spot On Chain.

According to data provided by cryptocurrency analytics platform CoinGlass, a massive Bitcoin whale has increased his short position to an eye-popping $515 million on the Hyperliquid platform.

North Korea's Lazarus Group now holds 13,562 BTC ($1.14B) after the Bybit hack, surpassing Bhutan and El Salvador in government Bitcoin holdings.

According to an X post by crypto analyst Mister Crypto, Ethereum (ETH) could be on the verge of a massive rally. The analyst highlighted similarities between the current ETH price action and that of 2020, following the COVID market crash.

CryptoQuant's head chief says Bitcoin's bull market could already be over — changing his stance from earlier in the month when he said the Bitcoin bull cycle will be slow but “is still intact.”“Bitcoin bull cycle is over, expecting 6-12 months of bearish or sideways price action,” CryptoQuant founder and CEO Ki Young Ju said in a March 17 X post.

Ripple Labs has filed a trademark for "Ripple Custody," signaling its expansion into the crypto custody sector as demand for secure asset storage grows.

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju predicts Bitcoin's bull cycle is over, with 6–12 months of bearish or sideways movement ahead. The post Bitcoin Bull Cycle is Over, Expect 6-12 Months of Bearish Trend: CryptoQuant CEO appeared first on Cryptonews.

CoinShares says these outflows, coupled with the market dip, have reduced the total assets under management for crypto investment products by $48 billion.

In recent weeks, bitcoin ETFs have been under considerable pressure, facing their longest and largest sustained period of negative flows.

Analysts speculate that a whale may have set up a $520 million Bitcoin short 40x leverage position on Hyperliquid as a trap to trigger a massive long. On Mar.

Bitcoin price has been stuck in a tight range but historical trends and on-chain data suggest a breakout could be coming soon.

Michael Saylor's Strategy is moving faster than Bitcoin itself. The company, formerly called MicroStrategy, has built its entire identity around Bitcoin ownership, stacking up 499,096 BTC on its balance sheet—almost 2.4% of all Bitcoin that will ever exist.

Bitcoin is facing critical price levels as it retests key resistance zones, hinting at risks for its ongoing bull market. Historically, when Bitcoin has tested these levels during bullish phases, it has managed to break through, hold its ground, and continue upward.

Bitcoin's nearly $12 billion open interest shakeout earlier this month might be just the catalyst needed for the asset to regain its upward momentum, according to a crypto analyst.“This can be considered as a natural market reset, an essential phase for sustaining a bullish continuation,” CryptoQuant contributor DarkFost said in a March 17 markets report.

Gold prices soared to new heights Monday, and renowned economist Peter Schiff marked the occasion by promoting his Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) non-fungible tokens. What Happened: Gold bug Schiff took to X to celebrate a historic moment in the bullion market.

Ripple's XRP is down by more than one percent and is currently trading at $2.30. While short-term price movements may occur, the overall trend suggests that a major upward movement is not expected at this time. Despite this, short-term bullish action may still arise, though the broader trend remains subdued.

James Howells' decade-long fight to recover 8,000 Bitcoin faces another legal hurdle as his latest appeal is dismissed.

Bitcoin struggles below $84K as $945M ETF outflows and Nasdaq weakness raise downside risks. Can BTC break above $85K, or is a bigger drop ahead? The post Bitcoin Whales Exit $945M in ETFs – Can BTC Break Above $85K? appeared first on Cryptonews.

A British man's desperate fight to recover about 8,000 lost bitcoin—worth hundreds of millions—has been blocked again, pushing him to take his battle to Europe.

Ethereum is struggling to regain the critical $2,000 level after losing key support. Currently trading at $1,900, ETH faces strong resistance, with market sentiment still leaning bearish.

Brazil-based asset manager Hashdex is expanding its cryptocurrency index ETF, adding altcoins like XRP and Cardano (ADA). The firm recently filed an amendment with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to adjust its portfolio, which currently holds Bitcoin (88.3%) and Ethereum (11.7%).

Ripple Labs, the blockchain company behind the XRP token, has officially filed for a new trademark for the word mark ‘Ripple Custody.' The filing, submitted on February 25, 2025, with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), includes a broad range of services.

Prominent angel investor Jason Calacanis has sounded the alarm over Michael Saylors aggressive Bitcoin accumulation, predicting the MicroStrategy co-founder will ultimately break the Bitcoin ecosystem. Calacanis accuses Saylor of centralizing the leading cryptocurrency and damaging its long-term sustainability with relentless purchases and debt-driven strategies.

The crypto market is reeling as digital asset investment products suffer their longest streak of outflows in a decade. CoinShares reports that funds have exited for 17 consecutive days, marking five straight weeks of declines.

Bitcoin surged close to $85,000 on Friday, March 14, fueling optimism across the crypto market. At press time, BTC is trading at $83,195, marking a 0.38% gain in the past 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap.

Renowned trader John Bollinger recently took to X to share his thoughts on XRP, marking his first public mention of the token in years. Using a Greek mythology metaphor, Bollinger praised XRPs resilience, stating, Of all the major crypto vehicles, Ripple resisted the recent singing of the Sirens song best.

A mysterious Bitcoin whale has drawn intense market attention by amassing a massive $464 million short position. Initially, the whale opened a $332 million Bitcoin short at $84,040, later increasing it to $400 million with 40x leverage and a liquidation price of $86,384.

As one of the top-performing digital assets in the 4Q of 2024, it's only natural that Ripple's XRP attracts attention from its detractors and bullish supporters. The bearish sentiment has been wearing down the asset in the last few weeks, pushing the altcoin to as low as $1.96 last March 11th, the lowest in its three-month chart.

XRP News Today: SEC appeal withdrawal rumors grow as key deadline nears. Could this signal a major breakthrough for Ripple and XRP investors?

On-chain data shows that the Bitcoin “Supply Stress Ratio” has climbed to 0.23 recently, a sign that may not be positive for the BTC market.

A dormant whale booked an $85M profit, and miners cashed out $27M, increasing selling pressure on Bitcoin. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded five consecutive weeks of outflows, raising concerns over institutional support.

Asset manager Hashdex has amended its S-1 regulatory filing to expand its crypto index exchange-traded fund (ETF), proposing the addition of seven altcoins alongside Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), according to a March 14 filing submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Ethereum price is heading into a long-term correction driven by a wave of on-chain and fundamentals. Standard Chartered's decision to ditch its Ethereum to $10K prediction is the latest in a series of negatives for the asset.

As it tests its 26-day Exponential Moving Average, Shiba Inu is currently encountering a significant technical obstacle. The asset's near-term trajectory will probably be determined by the outcome of this level, which has historically served as a significant resistance point.

Bitcoin's price action has been trapped in a tight range between $84,000 and $82,000 in recent days, with bulls struggling to push upwards. The general market sentiment is one of a cautious nature, and hopes of a quick return above $90,000 are starting to fade.

Made in USA cryptos to watch this week include XRP, Pi Network (PI), Story (IP), Jupiter (JUP), and Aerodrome Finance (AERO). XRP is leading in market cap, while PI is coming off one of the largest token launches in recent history.

XRP price has formed a double-bottom pattern, a widely recognized bullish reversal signal. Analysts suggest this pattern has been confirmed, as the altcoin has broken above its neckline resistance.

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is reportedly engaging with community feedback and exploring changes to its operations, according to Dragonfly managing partner Haseeb Qureshi. After meeting with EF members at ETH San Francisco, Qureshi noted a sense of urgency within the organization and an awareness that the landscape has shifted since 2020.

XRP is trading at $2.34 with a market capitalization of $136 billion, as daily trade volume reaches $3.01 billion. The price has fluctuated between $2.29 and $2.38 in the past 24 hours, remaining 31.1% below its all-time high of $3.40.

Could U.S. crypto policies trigger the next global financial crisis? Europe thinks so.

North Korea's Bitcoin holdings rise to the fifth largest globally, overtaking Bhutan and El Salvador. Arkham data reveals Lazarus Group's Bybit hack conversion boosted North Korea's Bitcoin reserves, spotlighting escalating cybercrime and its global security implications. The post North Korea Surpasses El Salvador in Bitcoin Holdings, Fueled by Bybit Hack appeared first on Cryptonews.

Data shows the Bitcoin futures market has seen a massive deleveraging event recently. Here's what this reset could mean for BTC, based on past trends.

Bitcoin's (BTC) price is waiting for long-term holders or institutional demand to absorb the recent sell pressure from short-term holders, according to the latest “Bitfinex Alpha” report. Bitcoin's decline from its all-time high of $109,590 on Jan. 20 has intensified concerns about the role of institutional investors in sustaining market momentum.