Fascinated by Bitcoin since 2017, Evariste has continuously researched the subject. While his initial interest was in trading, he now actively seeks to understand all advances centered on cryptocurrencies. As an editor, he strives to consistently deliver high-quality work that reflects the state of the sector as a whole.
As Beijing tightens the grip on stablecoins, Alibaba chooses another path: that of the deposit token backed by banks. This is not a technical detail, it is a full-scale test of the limits of the Chinese model: zero tolerance for private onshore stablecoins, but calculated openness for regulated tokens, useful for exports.
The restart of the US government reopens the way for crypto regulation and ETFs. A decisive turning point or just a stay of execution for the market?
An online survey sparked controversy: more than 80% of respondents believe that Lightning is not "real bitcoin." A massive figure, and a clear divide between technical promise and market perception. The debate exploded on X, opposing pro-Lightning figures and sharp critics. Let's summarize, decode, and project.
Short shake, big signal. In one week, spot ETFs backed by ether recorded about $508M in withdrawals. At the same time, Bitcoin ETFs experienced notable outflows. The movement is not anecdotal. It says something about market sentiment, risk management... and how institutional investors are now calibrating their exposure to crypto assets.
At JPMorgan, the message is clear: the appetite for bitcoin remains strong. In the third quarter, the bank stated it held 5.284 million shares of the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) as of September 30, an increase of 64% from the previous quarter. In value terms, this represented 343 million dollars at the end of September. The bet was accompanied by a bullish note: a target of $170,000 for bitcoin in twelve months. Let's talk numbers, flows, and the direction of the movement.
A milestone has just been reached. Addresses accumulating Bitcoin have purchased 214,069 BTC over 30 days and bring their aggregated stock to 387,305 BTC as of November 5. This surge is not due to chance: it relies on investors with a precise profile and on a market mechanism that has become, whether we like it or not, institutional.
The boundary between crypto and politics is becoming clearer. By now allowing the legal purchase of firearms with USDC, Circle brings the issue of financial neutrality to the forefront. This decision, praised by some and contested by others, reveals tensions between the promise of decentralization and institutional realities, while reigniting the debate on what crypto can or cannot allow within a legal framework.
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a turbulent start to the quarter. While Bitcoin falters under the weight of massive capital outflows, Solana surprises by attracting an unprecedented institutional influx. A striking contrast that illustrates a possible turning point in the crypto market balance
Seventeen years after the publication of the white paper by Satoshi Nakamoto, bitcoin is no longer a niche bet. It is a global asset worth 2 trillion dollars. Yet, on this October 31, the market turns the page on a thwarted "Uptober." October closes in red for the first time since 2018. A signal to be read carefully, without melodrama.
In October, the Bitcoin market confirmed its vitality despite a sharp price correction. Spot volume exceeded 300 billion dollars, a sign of a return to "cash" trading and a reduction in leverage usage. According to CryptoQuant, this dynamic reflects a healthier market, capable of withstanding volatility without a sudden collapse. In short, despite the drop in BTC, investors, whether retail or institutional, show renewed confidence in the spot market, marking a structural evolution of the market towards greater stability.
The boundary between traditional finance and the crypto universe blurs a little more each day. After years of mistrust and volatility, the major Wall Street players are finally extending a hand to the blockchain ecosystem. In this opening context, ConsenSys, the company behind the famous MetaMask wallet, is about to cross a decisive step: its public offering. An approach that symbolizes not only the sector's growing maturity but also the official entry of crypto into the institutional capital sphere.
The market watches Solana like one watches for a spark in an already hot engine. The noise around SOL ETFs is amplifying, order books are thickening, and volatility is reclaiming its role as conductor. The challenge is not just a "pump" of +10%: it's the shift of SOL towards a more regular, more institutional, therefore more demanding demand.
The message is brief and the signal clear. The "Orange Dot Day" blinked again, then the confirmation came: 390 more BTC. Strategy Inc thus strengthens its treasury beyond 640,800 BTC, while the market approaches 115,000 dollars. The sequence speaks for itself and sets a climate of methodical anticipation.
The Bitcoin derivatives market enters a new phase of euphoria. According to CoinGlass data, the open interest on Bitcoin options has reached an all-time high of 63 billion dollars, driven by a wave of massive bullish positions. Investors now target strike prices between 120,000 and 140,000 dollars, a sign of renewed optimism about the market trajectory.
In one day, gold lost 2.1 trillion dollars, more than half of the crypto market capitalization, causing a real financial earthquake. While Bitcoin briefly took advantage of this drop to cross $104,000, its rise was quickly stopped by sales from major holders. In the end, the yellow metal falters, but the queen cryptocurrency still struggles to establish itself as a real safe haven compared to gold.