Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are facing intense pressure as prices drop and short-term holders offload their assets, signaling a possible capitulation phase and suggesting further downside potential. Additionally, major altcoins like Ethereum, Solana, and Cardano have witnessed a decline in their Total Value Locked (TVL) over the past week, indicating a decrease in popularity and utilization in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem.
Bitcoin and Ether rose over 3% to reach their highest prices in a week, while Solana, NEAR, Cardano, Polkadot, and Binance's altcoins also experienced gains, following a surge in traditional markets; however, experts predict that the downtrend in digital assets may continue for the next few weeks.
Bitcoin has made a significant move upwards, approaching $27,000 after days of stagnation, although other cryptocurrencies such as SOL, ADA, TON, and MKR have outperformed it.
Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen warns that Solana (SOL) could experience a significant decline similar to Cardano (ADA) in the last cycle, potentially falling over 50% to $10, while also predicting a possible double bottom pattern for Bitcoin (BTC) and suggesting Litecoin (LTC) will underperform Bitcoin.
Bitcoin's price rose nearly 5% to just below $26,800, driven by a rally in traditional markets and increased trading volumes, while bankrupt exchange FTX seeks to sell its crypto holdings with the help of Galaxy Digital and Binance discontinues its crypto-backed debit card in Latin America and the Middle East.
The value of the U.S. dollar locked in active ether perpetual futures contracts on Binance has dropped to its lowest level in 13 months, indicating a decline in leverage and lower probability of liquidations-driven volatility in the coming weeks.
Bitcoin holds steady at $26,000 ahead of Jerome Powell's speech at Jackson Hole, while Binance reaches out to projects with low-liquidity tokens to enhance liquidity protection, and Num Finance introduces a Colombian peso-pegged token on the Polygon network.
Ethereum mixer Tornado Cash co-founders Roman Storm and Roman Semenov have been charged with money laundering over $1 billion in criminal proceeds, while FTX-affiliated Farmington State Bank has been shut down for attempting to create a stablecoin without proper approval. Prime Trust has filed for bankruptcy after losing $6 million of customer money in Terra-Luna gambling, and Binance has lost its UK payment processor Checkout.com over money laundering concerns. Furthermore, Sam Bankman-Fried plans to blame FTX's lawyers for his decision-making in his legal defense. The SEC has sued Titan for promising unrealistic investment returns, Coinbase has suspended certain stablecoins for Canadian users, and the Centre consortium that issued the USDC stablecoin is being dissolved.
Bitcoin's velocity has decreased to a 3-year low, potentially suggesting that whales are holding onto their positions rather than transferring ownership to new investors. Meanwhile, select altcoins like Toncoin, Monero, Mantle, and Quant are showing signs of strength and could present short-term trading opportunities depending on Bitcoin's next move.
Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen believes that Bitcoin is likely to follow its historical bearish price action seen in pre-halving years and predicts that the cryptocurrency will remain within a range of $12,000 to $35,000 for the rest of 2023.
Solana (SOL) has the potential for significant gains in the next bull market, as it competes against other projects in the crypto space, while Binance Coin (BNB) faces uncertainty due to regulatory developments in the United States.
The bankrupt crypto exchange FTX recently transferred $10 million worth of Solana (SOL) tokens to the Ethereum network, a move that may create instability in the cryptocurrency market, as FTX undergoes a bankruptcy review and proposes a structured approach to the sale of its digital assets.
The price of bitcoin fell nearly 1% in the past 24 hours to below $25,700, following a surge last week after Grayscale's court victory, while the announcement of extended oil production cuts by Saudi Arabia and Russia could be bearish for bitcoin prices. However, Solana's SOL token saw a 3.7% increase after Visa's announcement of expanding its stablecoin settlement capabilities with Circle's USDC stablecoin to the Solana blockchain.
Bitcoin (BTC) has remained stagnant below $26,000, with investors waiting for further developments in the cryptocurrency market and the wider economy, while Ether (ETH) is expected to outperform BTC in September and October due to the potential approval of the first ether ETF in mid-October. Additionally, SOMA Finance plans to sell tokens that represent a financial interest, addressing the criticism that crypto tokens lack equity or debt claims. Binance continues to dominate the crypto market as the leading exchange.
Bitcoin is predicted to reach $22,000 due to worsening investor sentiment and the impact of lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase, while BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes claims the bull market began in March.
Aggregate crypto spot and derivatives trading volume declined by 11.5% to $2.09 trillion in August, with low spot-trading volume and fluctuations in derivatives open interest indicating a speculation-driven market, while Binance maintained its top position despite a decrease in market share.
Despite Visa's announcement and warnings from Binance's CEO, major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum are struggling in a bearish trend while a top Federal Reserve official expresses deep concern over the $120 billion stablecoin market.
FTX, a bankrupt crypto exchange, is seeking court approval to liquidate $3.4 billion in cryptocurrencies, with a maximum offload of $100 million per week, potentially impacting the market in a more gradual manner rather than causing a sharp fall in asset prices; this article examines the price movements and potential impact on Solana (SOL), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Aptos (APT).
The bankrupt FTX estate has amassed around $7 billion in assets, including $1.16 billion in solana tokens and $560 million in bitcoin, as it seeks to return funds to creditors through the sale of its crypto holdings.
FTX, the failed crypto exchange, owns $1.16 billion worth of Solana (SOL) tokens, which represents over one-third of its total liquid crypto portfolio.
Crypto markets experienced a decline as FTX's potential selling pressure raised concerns, causing Bitcoin to fall below $25,000 for the first time since mid-June, and altcoins to underperform, particularly Solana (SOL).
Binance.US CEO Brian Shroder leaves as the crypto exchange downsizes its workforce due to regulatory pressures, including a lawsuit from the SEC.
The collapsed crypto exchange FTX has been granted permission to liquidate its digital assets to repay creditors, including Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana, amounting to around $3.4 billion. The founder of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, is facing charges of fraud and conspiracy, with his bail being revoked last month.
Bitcoin and major tokens experienced slight gains following concerns over the FTX court case ruling, with BTC rising 1.5% and Ether nearing $1,700; however, bearish sentiment remains among professional traders.
Bitcoin trading volumes on Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, have plummeted by 57% amid lawsuits and regulatory scrutiny, while competitor Coinbase has seen a 9% increase in volumes over the same period.
Bitcoin holds above $27,000 as U.S. rates traders predict that the Federal Reserve will maintain borrowing costs, Solana's SOL and ether experience slight gains, FTX sues founder's parents for fraudulent transfers and misappropriated funds, and a new $60 million fund called Oak Grove Ventures focuses on Web3, AI, and biotech.
Binance's staked ether token, BETH, saw a significant increase in deposits, raising the total value locked to $731 million, despite regulatory uncertainty and competition from other platforms offering higher yields.
TON, the native cryptocurrency of The Open Network, has become the 10th largest digital asset by market cap and briefly surpassed Dogecoin as the ninth largest cryptocurrency after a self-custodial digital wallet launched on Telegram, with TON being the best-performing asset in the top 100 cryptocurrencies in the past week, trading at $2.45.
Crypto analyst Will Clemente suggests that the US economy's need to issue more dollars to service its debt will inevitably lead to significant currency debasement, making Bitcoin the most promising asset for investors looking to protect their wealth. With the growing digital trend and a wave of Bitcoin adoption, Clemente believes that alternative monetary systems will become increasingly favorable.
Joe Bankman, father of Sam Bankman-Fried, expressed dissatisfaction with his $200,000 salary from FTX and expected $1 million, while FTX accuses him and his wife of siphoning $10 million from the company.
Bitcoin traded slightly downward, Toncoin and Chainlink's LINK token were top performers, FTX sued former employees to recover $157.3 million, and Binance and Zhao filed to dismiss a SEC lawsuit in Thursday's cryptocurrency news.
Coinbase is looking to diversify its revenues, but for now, it remains heavily reliant on Bitcoin trading.
Crypto analyst Nicholas Merten predicts a significant contraction in the total market capitalization of Bitcoin and other digital currencies, with Bitcoin potentially facing a plunge of over 43% and stabilizing between $15,000 and $16,000 as the market potentially finds a foothold around the $650 billion cap.
Binance's liquid staking ether experienced a sudden inflow of $500 million, bringing its total locked value to $1.2 billion, as the exchange minted $502 million worth of wrapped Binance ETH tokens, following its previously announced plan to convert BETH to WBETH.
FTX's bankruptcy court-approved liquidation of $7.1 billion worth of crypto assets, including Solana and Bitcoin, is not expected to cause a market crash, as the court has implemented measures to ensure market stability during the process.
Bitcoin has rebounded by over 42% following the collapse of FTX last November, reaching its highest mark in almost two months at $28,933.51, while FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried faces trial for federal charges of fraud and conspiracy.
London-based cocoa broker Marc-Antoine Julliard testified in the criminal case against former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, stating that he was unable to withdraw 4 Bitcoin worth $80,000 from FTX in November 2022 after a Twitter post from Bankman-Fried reassured users about their assets; witnesses including former FTX executives and Anthony Scaramucci are also expected to testify.
Major cryptocurrencies saw gains as traditional markets stabilized, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin all experiencing slight increases, while the market awaited the release of nonfarm payrolls data; meanwhile, former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried faced a clash of perspectives during his trial, with prosecutors alleging deception and his defense claiming good faith.
FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange, faced bankruptcy after Binance, its competitor, dumped its entire position in FTX's token, triggering a panic, according to Michael Lewis's book "Going Infinite." The book reveals details about the bitter rivalry between the two crypto leaders, including how Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of Binance, set a trap for FTX's founder, Sam Bankman-Fried.
Despite the recent rally in Solana's SOL, it's unclear whether the price surge is a result of Bitcoin's movement or other factors, such as the successful network upgrade to version 1.16 and increased usage of decentralized applications and NFT volumes on Solana. Solana is trying to establish itself as the fifth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, but faces stiff competition from Ethereum layer-2 solutions.
Crypto investments surged by $78 million, with Bitcoin and Solana leading the way, according to CoinShares' latest investment report. Bitcoin received $43 million in inflows, while Solana experienced its largest weekly inflow since March 2022.
Arthur Hayes, the co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX, predicts that the price of Bitcoin will reach $750,000 to $1 million by 2026 due to a major financial crisis and endless cycles of central bank printing that lead to inflation, preventing natural market cycles of growth and correction. He believes that mounting debt, out of control inflation, and the insolvency of the US banking system will contribute to Bitcoin's rise. However, he also expects a significant drawdown in BTC price after each bull market.
Concerns over the future value of cryptocurrencies persist as the market faces increased scrutiny and volatility, with critics and notable figures expressing apprehension, while billionaire investor Paul Tudor Jones endorses Bitcoin as a stable investment option given rising geopolitical tensions and a weak fiscal position for the US. Additionally, Sam Bankman Fried, the founder of FTX Crypto Exchange and Alameda Research, is currently caught up in a trial for financial fraud, adding further uncertainty to an already unstable market.
FTX's bankruptcy estate staked $122 million in Solana (SOL) tokens and $5 million in Ethereum (ETH) in an effort to generate passive yield, as part of the company's "Digital Asset Management and Monetization Program," approved last month.
Former head of Alameda Research, Caroline Ellison, claims to have received instructions from FTX's CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, to sell Bitcoin if its price went above $20,000, but determining whether they actually suppressed the price is challenging, given the limited impact of their actions compared to other exchanges and the total trading volume.
Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, may face legal obligations to return over $1.2 billion in customer funds to the bankruptcy estate of FTX, as testified by an accounting professor during the trial of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried for fraud. While Binance's assets are not primarily located in the US, there are potential implications for the exchange's access to US markets and courts.
