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CoinShares Files for Solana ETF Amidst Growing Altcoin Fund Interest

CoinShares Files for Solana ETF Amidst Growing Altcoin Fund Interest

Earlier this month, European digital asset manager CoinShares filed for a Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF). This news follows recent Form D filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) posted Friday. Notably, CoinShares is raising the stakes by applying for a Solana ETF. With this move, they join a...

Altcoin Alpha? ChatGPT & Grok's Secret Crypto Research Power

Altcoin Alpha? ChatGPT & Grok's Secret Crypto Research Power

The world of altcoins is a highly speculative, very risky environment. Fortunes change in a heartbeat. To identify legitimate opportunities and steer clear of scams, you have to be sharp-eyed with outstanding due diligence skills. Miles O’Connor, a Dublin-based analyst known for his disruptive take on crypto, believes the latest...

Ethereum's Great Divide: Why Retail's Fear is Whales' Feast

Ethereum's Great Divide: Why Retail's Fear is Whales' Feast

Now picture Sarah, a single mom, putting her life savings into ETH, seduced by the siren song of easy money. She could hear the news, the hype, the possibility of finally breathing easier. Then, the market crashes and panic sets in. She’s been run over by the emotional trading bus,...

Solana Founder's Bitcoin Slam: 3 Reasons He's Right (And 1 Reason He's Wrong)

Solana Founder's Bitcoin Slam: 3 Reasons He's Right (And 1 Reason He's Wrong)

Anatoly Yakovenko, the founder of Solana, just recently took a scorched earth approach to altcoin projects that benefit from Bitcoin accumulation. He described these assets as “so dumb,” promoting in their place more exciting, but dangerous, assets such as U.S. Treasury bills. And honestly? He's got a point. As is...

Ethereum's Whale Games: 3 Hidden Signals Retail Investors Miss

Ethereum's Whale Games: 3 Hidden Signals Retail Investors Miss

Here's the truth few are willing to admit: the crypto market, especially Ethereum, is a whale game. You’re either speculating in their favor, or you’re their market. Recent data shows whales (wallets with 1,000-100,000 ETH) have scooped up a staggering 1.49 million ETH in the last month – that's $3.79...

Whales Gobble ETH: Should You Follow or Fade the Smart Money?

Whales Gobble ETH: Should You Follow or Fade the Smart Money?

The crypto ocean is big and stormy, filled with waves of hype and tsunamis of pump-and-dump. Amidst this, the movements of whales – those holding massive amounts of cryptocurrency – often send ripples across the market. Recently, Ethereum (ETH) has witnessed significant whale accumulation, leaving many wondering: should you follow...

Solana CEO Calls Altcoin Bitcoin Holdings Idea 'Dumb'

Solana CEO Calls Altcoin Bitcoin Holdings Idea 'Dumb'

Solana Labs co-founder and CEO, Anatoly Yakovenko has publicly derided the idea of altcoin projects holding BTC. Charles Hoskinson, the Cardano co-founder, suggested his foundation should trade 100 million ADA into Bitcoin and stable assets. This post is intended as a critique of that proposal. The ongoing discussions in the...

Ethereum Whales Accumulate $3.79 Billion as Retail Investors Take Profits

Ethereum Whales Accumulate $3.79 Billion as Retail Investors Take Profits

Ethereum’s biggest holders—often called “whales” and “sharks”—have taken decisive actions in the market. In the last month, they more than doubled their Ether (ETH) holdings. Wallets holding over 1k – 100K ETH have cumulatively been net adds of a stunning 1.49M ETH (~$3.79B total). By example, retail investors appear to...

Solana Founder Calls Altcoin Bitcoin Holdings "So Dumb": Why?

Solana Founder Calls Altcoin Bitcoin Holdings "So Dumb": Why?

The crypto world is never short on drama, particularly when it comes to honest disagreements over fiscal policy. Recently, Solana's co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko stirred the pot by publicly criticizing Cardano's proposal to convert a significant portion of its ADA holdings into Bitcoin. His fiery rebuke knocked the concept down as...

Ethereum's Golden Cross: Will ETH Hit $3,000 Soon?

Ethereum's Golden Cross: Will ETH Hit $3,000 Soon?

Ethereum (ETH) is riding high. Ethereum market recently entered a potentially bullish phase, making crypto enthusiasts discuss what ETH’s next price target should be. Ethereum is in the shadow of Bitcoin while trading near $2,544. In fact, it is showing a bull flag pattern signaling a potential breakout around the...