Siamak Masnavi

Siamak Masnavi is a researcher focused on blockchain technology, cryptocurrency regulation and macroeconomic forces shaping digital assets — including interest rate policy, capital flows and adoption trends. He holds an MSc and PhD in computer science from the University of London and began his career in software development, with nearly four years in the banking sector in London and Zurich. Since April 2018, he has been writing about the crypto industry. His focus shifted primarily to research in November 2024, though he continues to contribute regularly to industry reporting.

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Arca CIO Jeff Dorman Rejects Claims Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) Faces Forced Bitcoin-Sale Risk

Dorman says fears that Strategy will be forced to sell bitcoin are misplaced, citing the firm’s balance sheet, governance and cash flow.

Bitcoin one-month price chart showing decline toward $94,000

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Ether Dips Below $3,100; Investment Manager Says Market Views ETH as 'More Risky' Than BTC

Timothy Peterson says ether ETFs have lost about 7% of cost-basis capital over five weeks, versus 4% for bitcoin ETFs.

ETh-USD 24-Hour Price Chart (CoinDesk Data)

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Bitcoin Falls Below $94,000 for First Time Since May Amid 'Extreme Fear' Sentiment

Analysts highlighted retail distress, rare social-dominance surges and warnings of a possible deeper pullback as several major tokens remained under pressure.

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Tom Lee Says Ether Is Entering a Bitcoin-Like 'Supercycle'; Critics Push Back

BitMine Immersion Technologies’ executive chairman says ETH is beginning a bitcoin-style run as he highlights past drawdowns and patience.

Screenshot of Tom Lee on CoinDesk TV (CoinDesk)

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Is 2025 Worse Than 2022 for Crypto? Nic Carter and Kevin McCordic Offer Opposing Views

One camp frames 2025 as routine post-2022 consolidation, while another says attention has shifted to AI and clear crypto catalysts have thinned.

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Crypto Daybook Americas

Running for the Exits: Crypto Daybook Americas

Your day-ahead look for Nov. 14, 2025

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Solana Slides 5% to $145 as Technical Breakdown Overshadows ETF Momentum

The token fell through key support despite elevated trading volume and continued institutional inflows into spot ETFs.

SOL-USD One-Month Price Chart

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Solana in the Shade: Crypto Daybook Americas

Your day-ahead look for Nov. 13, 2025

Sunrays shine from behind a dark cloud.

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Bitcoin Cash Gains 1.9% to $518 Breaking Key Resistance

Technical breakout drives BCH higher as institutional accumulation emerges above $515 support

BCH-USD One-Month Price Chart

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Bitcoin Price Dips 0.9% as Heavy Volume Breakdown Tests Key Support

BTC pulls back from session peaks above $105,300 with exceptional selling pressure before finding footing near $102,000 psychological threshold.

BTC-USD One-Month Price Chart