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Quantum Computing Sparks Market Reactions The Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) by BlackRock, trading under the ticker IBIT on Nasdaq, experienced a significant drop, falling 5.3% on Monday. This marks its steepest decline since early August, triggered by broader crypto market cooling and speculative concerns over quantum computing advancements. While Bitcoin’s price dropped 4%, touching lows below $94,300, overleveraged traders in altcoins faced liquidations, intensifying market losses. Meanwhile, Google’s announcement of its new Willow quantum-computing chip added fuel to speculative fears regarding Bitcoin’s security. Understanding the Quantum Computing Debate The Willow chip, a breakthrough in quantum technology, demonstrated the ability to…

Record Growth for Derive Protocol The decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Derive Protocol has surpassed $100 million in Total Value Locked (TVL), marking a significant milestone. This growth aligns with a surge in demand for derivatives, particularly those tied to Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies. The platform has also seen unprecedented trading volume and an increase in monthly active traders. According to Sean Dawson, head of research at Derive, the protocol has reached new heights, with a notable 10% yield on USDC deposits. Additionally, the platform has recorded $369 million in notional volume and 5,416 monthly active trades. BTC Whales Make…

Selling Pressure Leads to 12% Drop for XRP, Dogecoin, and Others In the past 24 hours, several major altcoins experienced significant losses, including XRP, Dogecoin (DOGE), and Cardano (ADA), which dropped by as much as 12%. The market saw widespread sell-offs, with the broader crypto sector struggling to maintain momentum after a strong November rally. Bitcoin Remains Relatively Stable Amid Altcoin Carnage While Bitcoin (BTC) showed only a 3% decline, other altcoins such as Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) suffered more severe losses. Tron (TRX) saw a 17% drop, nearly erasing all of its recent gains. The overall market capitalization…

Crypto Prices See Major Pullback The cryptocurrency market experienced significant losses, with many altcoins suffering double-digit declines on Monday. Bitcoin (BTC) managed to outperform other assets but still faced a 5% drop over the past 24 hours, dipping just below $95,000. Ether (ETH) and other major altcoins followed suit, reflecting a broader downturn in the market. Bitcoin’s Struggles Amid Broader Crypto Decline Earlier in the day, Bitcoin had briefly surpassed the $100,000 mark before retreating sharply. By the end of the U.S. trading session, Bitcoin had settled around $96,000, marking a significant decline from its peak. Despite this drop, Bitcoin…

Record Growth and Market Rally in November November proved to be a standout month for the cryptocurrency market, marking significant growth in market cap and activity. According to recent reports, the total crypto market capitalization surged by an impressive 45%, achieving the highest monthly return on record. This growth drove the total crypto market cap to a remarkable $3.3 trillion, highlighting the substantial momentum the sector gained during the month. Political Shifts Trigger Crypto Rally The strong performance of the crypto market in November was attributed in part to Donald Trump’s reelection, which sparked a historic rally across various segments…

Ether ETFs Reach Unprecedented Inflows In a remarkable display of investor interest, U.S. Ether ETFs have seen significant inflows, with $428.5 million entering the market on a single day. This record-breaking figure was achieved on Thursday, following a strong performance by Ether (ETH), which saw an impressive 60% increase in value over the past month. Currently, ETH is trading around $3,900. This surge in investments into Ether ETFs is primarily driven by BlackRock’s ETHA ETF, which alone garnered $292.7 million in inflows. The total inflows into Ether ETFs over the past five days have approached $800 million, highlighting the growing…

Crypto Markets Thriving in the Aftermath of U.S. Election Victory Since the U.S. election, the cryptocurrency market has experienced significant growth, driven by favorable macroeconomic conditions and regulatory shifts. One of the key factors contributing to Bitcoin’s recent surge above $100,000 is the election victory of former President Donald Trump, which set the stage for a rally in digital assets. Paul Atkins’ SEC Nomination Boosts Bitcoin A pivotal moment in this rally was the nomination of Paul Atkins to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As a proponent of digital assets, Atkins’ appointment was seen as the final catalyst…

Massive Liquidations Across Crypto Futures Market In the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency futures market has experienced significant liquidations, with more than $1 billion wiped out. This was triggered by a sudden plunge in Bitcoin (BTC), which briefly dropped from its record high of $103,000 to around $92,000. The rapid decline in Bitcoin’s price caught many traders off guard, especially those with long positions betting on further price increases. BTC futures alone accounted for nearly $500 million in liquidations, with the majority of the liquidations coming from traders who had taken long positions, betting on rising prices. Specifically, about $420…

FOMO Traders Should Exercise Caution Amid Bitcoin’s Volatile Price Movement Bitcoin (BTC) has recently experienced significant price swings, with its latest action indicating uncertainty in the market. Traders looking to jump in impulsively due to the “fear of missing out” (FOMO) should be particularly cautious, as the market shows signs of confusion and a possible shift from bullish dominance. Understanding the High-Wave Candle Pattern On Thursday, BTC briefly reached an all-time high near $103,900 before a dramatic drop to $91,100, closing the day at approximately $97,000. This wide price fluctuation resulted in the formation of a “high-wave candle”—a pattern that…

Pudgy Penguins Expands into the Cryptocurrency Space Pudgy Penguins, one of the most popular NFT collections, is venturing into the cryptocurrency world with the launch of its own token, PENGU. Known for its charming and colorful penguin characters, this collection has captured the hearts of many across social media platforms like Instagram, X, and YouTube. The team behind the collection has confirmed that PENGU will be released this year on the Solana blockchain. Token Supply and Allocation Details The total supply of PENGU will be a staggering 88 billion tokens. Of this total, 23.5% will be reserved specifically for holders…