Author: Oguz Ozdemir

Bitcoin’s latest onchain and derivatives data point to a constructive setup, with VanEck highlighting negative funding rates and a clustered hash rate drawdown alongside softer volatility and cautious positioning.  The firm notes in their latest report that realized volatility fell from about 56% to 41% as US‑Iran tensions eased, while the 7‑day average funding rate dropped to roughly -1.8%, its lowest level since 2023 and in the 10th percentile of readings since late 2020. Since 2020, bitcoin’s average 30‑day return during periods of negative funding has been 11.5%, compared with 4.5% across all periods, with a 77% hit rate for…

XRP (XRP) has rallied more than 30% in the last three months, and fresh technical and on-chain signals suggest the XRP/USD pair may have more upside ahead.XRP/USD daily chart. Source: TradingViewKey takeaways:Exchange outflows, positive whale flows and strong ETF demand raise XRP’s bullish outlook.A wedge setup sees the price rising roughly 30% by June.Nearly 35 million XRP in exchange outflows boost upside caseAs of Saturday, XRP Ledger (XRPL) had recorded nearly 35 million XRP in exchange outflows in the last 24 hours, logging its sixth-largest daily outflow of the year, according to Santiment.Large exchange outflows typically suggest investors are moving…

In brief Brazil blocked access to prediction market platforms including Kalshi and Polymarket, citing investor protection concerns. Finance Minister Dario Durigan said the platforms violated betting regulations approved by Congress and lacked proper regulatory oversight. The central bank prohibited derivatives contracts based on sports, gaming, political events, and other non-economic benchmarks. Brazil’s Finance Ministry blocked access to prediction market platforms Thursday, targeting major platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi that traders use to bet on outcomes.Finance Minister Dario Durigan said the platforms violated betting regulations approved by the Brazilian Congress, and that prediction markets weren’t legal or regulated in the country.…

The digital asset ecosystem is evolving beyond cryptocurrencies with the addition of new digital assets. You can find enterprises discussing about possible ways to adopt tokenization, stablecoins and the potential of CBDCs for business. At the same time, digital assets AML & KYC requirements have also come under the limelight for obvious reasons. The world of digital assets is no longer similar to the ‘Wild West’ where anything is permitted and accountability is at the lowest. More than 75% of institutional investors have been thinking about increasing digital asset exposure in 2026 (Source).    Another study has revealed that almost 75%…

Key takeaways XMR is trading above $380 on Friday, after over 3% rebound from the 200-day EMA on the previous day. The positive derivatives data could push XMR’s price above $400.  Monero (XMR) is trading around $380 on Friday, showing a mild retracement after a 3% gain the previous day. The privacy coin is steadily regaining demand in the derivatives market, as traders anticipate further upside amid a broader market risk-on phase Monero derivatives signal strong retail sentiment Monero has continued its recovery since the early February sell-off, with growing retail demand for its derivatives.  According to CoinGlass data, the…

Make CryptoSlate preferred on Top prediction market platforms, including Kalshi and Polymarket, are rushing to offer highly leveraged crypto derivatives at the exact moment state and federal authorities are clashing in court over whether the industry’s core products constitute illegal betting or legitimate financial instruments.Over the past year, these companies have gained national prominence by facilitating wagers on discrete, real-world occurrences, ranging from political races to macroeconomic data releases.Now, by preparing to list perpetual futures, which are complex contracts that never expire and allow traders to multiply their market exposure using borrowed funds, these platforms are blurring the line between…

Key takeaways:US government bailout plans and currency swap lines with the UAE are easing global liquidity fears and lowering credit crisis risks.Record Bitcoin ETF inflows and rising BTC miner profits suggest strong bullish momentum despite the ongoing war in Iran.The total cryptocurrency market capitalization surged to an 11-week high on Wednesday as Bitcoin (BTC) climbed to $79,000 and Ether (ETH) reached $2,400. The bullish momentum occurred as investors grew more confident that immediate US recession risks were fading, despite sustained high oil prices resulting from the war in Iran.Traders are now weighing whether Bitcoin and Ether are destined for further…

A panel titled “Code Is Free Speech: Ending The War On Bitcoin” has been announced for Bitcoin 2026, bringing together three figures from law, government, and the Bitcoin industry. The panel features FBI Director Kash Patel, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, and Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal. Kash Patel was confirmed as FBI Director by the Senate in February 2025 and has disclosed personal holdings in Bitcoin ETFs and Bitcoin miner Core Scientific. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche directed the Department of Justice to end targeting of crypto mixers in April 2025, signaling a shift in how the DOJ…

In brief Strategy made its largest Bitcoin purchase in over 16 months, scooping up $2.54 billion last week. One former Strategy bear speculated that traders using leverage piled into Strategy’s flagship preferred share to capture its upcoming dividend. On Friday, Strategy’s Michael Saylor proposed semi-monthly dividends for the preferred share to “stabilize price, dampen cyclicality, drive liquidity, and grow demand.” Strategy reported its largest Bitcoin purchase in over 16 months on Monday, scooping up $2.54 billion worth of BTC last week as traders snapped up its flagship preferred share to receive an upcoming dividend.The Tysons Corner, Virginia-based firm said that…

The BMNR stock is down today at the market open as Bitmine announced a new weekly Ethereum purchase, its largest this year. The stock price’s decline also comes as the Ethereum treasury continues to sit on an unrealized loss of over $6 billion, with ETH still well below its average cost price. BMNR Stock Down Over 3% Amid New Bitmine’s Ethereum Purchase In a press release, Bitmine announced that it acquired 101,627 ETH ($235 million) over the past week, marking the fastest pace of accumulation since the week of December 15, 2025. The company now holds almost 5 million ETH,…