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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Markets

Bitcoin Slips 1.2% as Volume Thins Near $100K Support

The flagship digital asset tests psychological threshold while institutional players build hedges through options positioning.

BTC-USD One-Month Price Chart

Markets

Solana Drops 4.9% Breaking Below Key Support as Alameda Unlocks Continue

Institutional inflows of $336 million fail to offset selling pressure as SOL falls to $153 amid fresh token releases.

SOL-USD Price Chart

Crypto Daybook Americas

Demand Revival: Crypto Daybook Americas

Your day-ahead look for Nov. 12, 2025

Bull and bear market (Midjourney/modified by CoinDesk)

Crypto Daybook Americas

Change of Character: Crypto Daybook Americas

Your day-ahead look for Nov. 11, 2025

Bulls and bears (Midjourney/Modified by CoinDesk)

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Markets

Solana Drops Below Key $165 Level as Technical Support Cracks

SOL breaks below key $165 level amid selling pressure while broader crypto markets show mixed signals during elevated volume session.

Solana (SOL) price chart showing a 3.1% drop to $164.30 with technical support breaking below $165 amid mixed crypto market signals.

Markets

Bitcoin Cash Edges Higher 0.71% to $524.31 Breaking Above $520 Resistance

BCH posts modest gains with surge in trading activity as technical breakout signals potential for further upside momentum.

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) price rises 0.71% to $524.31, breaking above $520 resistance amid increased trading activity.

Markets

Ether Drops 1.5% Breaking $3,590 Support as Recovery Stalls

Bears regained control after early rally rejection, with exceptional selling volume confirming new lower trading range around $3,565-$3,589.

Ethereum (ETH) price chart showing a 1.5% drop below $3,590 with high selling volume indicating a new lower trading range around $3,565-$3,589.

Policy

U.S. Clears Way for Crypto ETPs to Get Into Yield Without Triggering Tax Problems

The Internal Revenue Service issued new guidance that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said offers a "clear path" to stake digital assets for trusts.

IRS (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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Markets

WIF Surged 5% to $0.497 Before Retreating as Profit-Taking Emerged

WIF broke above key resistance levels in volatile trading before institutional selling capped gains at session highs.

WIF-USD price chart showing a 5% surge to $0.497 followed by a retreat due to profit-taking.

Crypto Daybook Americas

A Shot in the Arm: Crypto Daybook Americas

Your day-ahead look for Nov. 10, 2025

A nurse injects a patient in the arm.