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Ethereum DeFi ecosystem suffers contraction, TVL down to $47 billion in 2024

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Ethereum DeFi ecosystem suffers contraction, TVL down to $47 billion in 2024

Ethereum struggles with DeFi contraction as competing blockchains gain prominence.

Traders’ leveraged bets on Bitcoin’s $60,000 level drive market volatility

Traders’ leveraged bets on Bitcoin’s $60,000 level drive market volatility

Election uncertainties compound Bitcoin's unpredictable market behavior.

Long-term holders currently possess more than 14 million BTC

Long-term holders currently possess more than 14 million BTC

Long-term Bitcoin holders control over 70% of supply despite market volatility.

Bybit emerges as dominant exchange with $2.5 billion BTC spot volume

Bybit emerges as dominant exchange with $2.5 billion BTC spot volume

Market dynamics shift as Bybit and Crypto.com edge closer to Binance.

Ethereum gas and fee plummet drive inflation to +0.7%

Ethereum gas and fee plummet drive inflation to +0.7%

Ethereum network fees sink, causing supply increase and price stagnation.

Bitcoin accumulation surges as miners and retail investors show confidence

Bitcoin accumulation surges as miners and retail investors show confidence

Retail investors ramp up Bitcoin accumulation as market confidence grows.

Leveraged sell-off drives Bitcoin down to $56K during negative funding rate spike

Leveraged sell-off drives Bitcoin down to $56K during negative funding rate spike

Bitcoin's volatile week: from spot rally to leveraging woes.

Six out of top 10 traditional ETF issuers remain cautious of entering Bitcoin market

Six out of top 10 traditional ETF issuers remain cautious of entering Bitcoin market

Major Bitcoin ETF issuers see unprecedented success while traditional asset managers stay on the sidelines.

Approximately 2.5 million BTC held at a loss by short-term holders

Approximately 2.5 million BTC held at a loss by short-term holders

August dip to $49,000 triggers significant sell-offs among short-term holders.

Market braces for rate cuts as Fed’s Quantitative Tightening slows

Market braces for rate cuts as Fed’s Quantitative Tightening slows

Federal Reserve balance sheet sees minor $3.1 billion decline, hits $7.2 trillion.

Leveraged short positions close to $1 billion liquidation as Bitcoin climbs

Leveraged short positions close to $1 billion liquidation as Bitcoin climbs

Almost $7 billion in notional value leveraged on Bitcoin across exchanges in last 30 days.

Bitcoin distribution rate slows down, potential shift towards accumulation

Bitcoin distribution rate slows down, potential shift towards accumulation

Bitcoin distribution peaks with 80,000 BTC sold as price reaches $70,000.

Volatile day for Bitcoin sees record $28 billion spot volume, highest since FTX collapse

Volatile day for Bitcoin sees record $28 billion spot volume, highest since FTX collapse

Futures market surges with $170 billion as Bitcoin spot volume peaks post-FTX.