As you can tell, it’s a harsh world for Bitcoin miners these days. Revenues are down, the halving really bit, and Bitcoin’s having a hard time breaking through that $112,000 ceiling. Photo by Jim Allen/FreightWaves You may be ready to freak out right now. But here's the thing: the smart...
One thought is that bitcoin miners tend to be very nimble to market forces. They are exercising unprecedented restraint at this moment, despite falling revenues and a declining hashrate. Recent data indicates that these miners have stopped selling their Bitcoin (BTC) reserves. After the most recent block subsidy halving, they...
It’s been a wacky few months for the Bitcoin market. We’re looking forward to the day we sail past that $112,000 all-time high. At the same time, Bitcoin miners are facing increasingly difficult headwinds posing an existential threat to their business. Paydays now reduced down to levels not experienced since...
Cryptocurrency advocates have been making a lot of noise about a new trend in Bitcoin mining. Recent data indicates that BTC.com, a major mining pool, is directing a staggering 98% of its miner transfers to Binance. This concentration of Bitcoin flow presents some broader strategic implications for the market. It...
For first-timers and cryptocurrency enthusiasts alike, “HODL” means something greater than a simple, silly misspelling. It’s more than just a phrase – it represents a strong philosophy. It marks a new commitment of sorts, one that suggests a willingness to hold long-term crypto assets despite market fluctuations. This approach takes...
Bitcoin, the king of crypto, doesn’t stake, right? Wrong! Or, at least, not entirely wrong. Sure, you can't stake BTC in the same way you stake ETH or ADA, but that doesn't mean your precious satoshis have to sit idle while you HODL. The reality is, a new wild west...
Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. (MARA) is the largest Bitcoin miner by market cap. Its most recent Q1 2025 performance tells a different story. The business has doubled down on acquiring Bitcoin, while powering up its Bitcoin hash rate. That said, the firm has suffered through their own production cuts, a...
Bitcoin has seen some major recent pullbacks, making newer investors nervous. It seems that long-term Bitcoin holders, usually those who have survived several market cycles, are riding it out. This article examines the ways long-term holders and institutions are acting in the midst of this latest volatility. It compares their...
Ethereum seems to be going through a major influx of interest and investment, resulting in a breakout price movement. There are at least five interconnected reasons for this rally. Substantial institutional inflows, Robinhood’s recent foray into Layer 2 solutions, and shifting supply dynamics are all major factors. This article breaks...
Okay, let's be real. You've probably heard the buzz: Ethereum's on the rise. This isn't just another pump-and-dump story. We’re not just talking about a change, we’re talking about a large fundamental shift, a tectonic plate movement in the financial landscape. Put aside all the fancy charts and graphs for...
Okay, let's talk crypto. You've seen the headlines: Solana ETF launched, but...crickets? The hard underperformance in relation to Ethereum is raising a lot of eyebrows. Truthfully, it ought to enrage you. Is the SEC slightly, or perhaps less so, shading Solana, while golden-childing Ethereum? It sure feels that way.SEC's Stance:...
Robinhood’s taking a similar plunge into Ethereum—with their own Ethereum Layer-2 network. Institutional investors are pouring billions into ETH. Almost a third of all Ether is currently locked, creating a potential supply squeeze as we described here. So it’s all rosy futures and unicorns for the Boomer generation, yeah? Maybe....
We're told staking is the future. A future of trustless banking, enhanced privacy, and generating crypto yield. How do we know this utopian dream isn’t just a very well masked desert mirage twinkling in the distance? I think it's time we acknowledge the elephant in the digital room: staking, as...
Okay, let's be real. Almost everyone assumed Solana would moon after the ETF launch. I mean, a Solana ETF! It makes this clunking sound, like a rocket ship poised for lift-off. Thus far, the story the numbers are telling is the exact opposite. Ethereum is still king. Why? Here’s my...
Cryptocurrency staking is undergoing a historic sea change. New approaches like Distributed Validation Technology (DVT) and Rainbow Staking are paving the path forward. These innovations are more than just incremental progress. They represent an important step toward a more decentralized, accessible, and resilient staking ecosystem. This article looks in depth...
Forget boring bank accounts! Staking crypto is on the verge of blowing up and you’ll want to be in place to win big when it does. Think of it like this: your crypto is throwing a party, and you get paid to attend. It’s no longer enough to simply HODL—the...