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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SOL Drops Below $150 After Sell-Off Despite Growing Institutional Adoption Narrative

SOL fell to $149.46 Tuesday after a late-evening sell-off erased earlier gains, though some institutional analysts continue to frame it as a long-term ETH rival.

Line chart showing Solana falling from above $158 to below $150, with steep declines around midnight UTC and lighter volume during the recovery phase.

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SUI Is ‘On the Edge of a New Run Towards Highs,' Says Crypto Analyst Michaël Van De Poppe

SUI held firm above $3.10 Monday as TVL jumped to $1.8B and stablecoin supply neared $1.2B, with traders watching for a breakout above $3.30.

Line chart showing SUI rising from below $3.00 to a high above $3.15, then consolidating around $3.11 during the analysis period.

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Cardano (ADA) Breaks Above $0.64 as Staking Addresses Top 1.3 Million

Cardano held firm above $0.64 early Monday as staking growth hit new highs and price action confirmed a bullish breakout from recent resistance levels.

Line chart showing ADA rising from approximately $0.622 to a peak above $0.650 before stabilizing around $0.646 during the analysis period.

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Ether Price Surges 4% as Markets Mostly Shrug Off Escalating Middle East Tensions

Ether rose above $2,600 Monday as crypto joined broader market gains, shrugging off war risks while fund inflows and institutional interest remained strong.

Line chart showing Ethereum’s price climbing from around $2,510 to a peak above $2,635, followed by consolidation near $2,620.

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UNI Jumps 7%; Crypto Analyst Sees Breakout Momentum Toward $10

UNI broke above $7.70 early Monday, extending its rally as a crypto analyst pointed to breakout momentum and set a potential upside target near $10.

Line chart showing UNI price rising from below $7.00 to over $7.70 on June 16, 2025, with volume spikes between 02:00 and 08:00 GMT.

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ETH Holds Strong; Is It the ‘Digital Oil’ Powering the Global Digital Economy?

Ether is staying above $2,500 days after being called a foundational asset for a global, on-chain financial system and a major opportunity for institutions.

Ethereum rebounded from near $2,500 and closed near session highs on increasing volume

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Chart of the Week: Bitcoin's Summer Lull Still Offers 'Inexpensive' Trading Opportunity

NYDIG Research said playing the low volatility through BTC options might yield a "relatively inexpensive" trade for directional traders.

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Owning One Bitcoin Is the New American Dream, Says Bitwise Portfolio Manager

Bitcoin rebounded from a Middle East selloff and now trades above $105K, as long-term conviction strengthens among younger investors embracing its global ethos.

Bitcoin rebounded from below $104,500 to close above $105,500 in a steady upward trend