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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ETH Bulls Tighten Grip as $393M Exits Exchanges and ETF Inflows Outpace Bitcoin

Despite a 0.15% pullback, ETH options skew, exchange outflows and ETF flows all point to growing upside interest among traders and institutions.

Ether price dropped from near $2,872 to $2,758 over 24 hours with sharp declines in early Asian trading

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Ether Surges Toward $3K on Tentative U.S.–China Trade Pact and Soft U.S. CPI Report

Ether’s 5.6% rally to a 10-day high followed soft May CPI and a draft U.S.-China trade truce, intensifying already brisk institutional demand.

Line chart shows ether rising from about $2,722 to $2,873 with increasing volume bars toward session end.

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Ether Roars Past $2,700; Popular Trader Declares ‘Beast Mode’

A 6.54% rally lifted ether above $2,700 on heavy volume as traders and executives forecast further upside toward $4,000.

A 24-hour line chart showing ether rising from about $2,575 to $2,745 with corresponding volume bars at bottom

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ETH Surges as Spot ETF Inflows Hit 15-Day Streak, Traders Watch $2,540 Level

Ethereum climbs above $2,530 after weekly inflows hit $295 million, the highest among all assets tracked by CoinShares as of June 7.

Ethereum (ETH) 24-hour price chart showing a 1.28% gain to $2,538.25 as of June 9, 2025

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Solana Holds Above $152 as Second Round of US-China Talks Raise Hopes for Market Calm

SOL rebounded from earlier losses as traders watch US-China negotiations in London, where officials aim to resolve tariff tensions and export restrictions.

Chart showing Solana (SOL) price rising from $148 to $155 before settling near $152 on June 9, 2025

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Bitcoin Pushes Toward $107K Even as Trump Sends National Guard to Los Angeles

Bitcoin gains 0.78% despite a tense political backdrop in the U.S., with markets shrugging off fears of further unrest and a potential military mobilization.

24-hour price chart of Bitcoin (BTC-USD) showing breakout above $106K on June 8, 2025