Bitcoin Network Activity Declines Despite $100K+ Price

Bitcoin’s on-chain network activity has shown a structural slowdown throughout 2025, creating a widening gap between the cryptocurrency’s valuation and its underlying fundamentals. Despite maintaining prices above $100,000, key metrics indicate declining organic usage as capital rotates through off-chain vehicles. Several analysts remain bullish for Q4 2025, predicting potential highs up to $180,000.

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California Protects Unclaimed Crypto from Forced Liquidation

California has become the first state to explicitly protect unclaimed cryptocurrency from forced liquidation under new legislation signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Senate Bill 822 updates California’s Unclaimed Property Law to include digital financial assets, treating cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum with the same legal framework as abandoned bank accounts and securities, preventing unwanted taxable events and ensuring consumer protection in the digital asset space.

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JPMorgan Developing Crypto Trading, Avoids Custody

JPMorgan Chase is actively developing cryptocurrency trading services for its clients, according to global markets head Scott Lucas. However, the banking giant remains hesitant about directly custodying digital assets for now. This cautious expansion reflects Wall Street’s evolving approach to crypto markets, with the bank scaling up its blockchain and cryptocurrency exposure while maintaining strategic boundaries around certain services.

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AllianceBernstein Hits $10B in ETF Assets in Just 3 Years

AllianceBernstein has achieved a remarkable financial milestone, reaching $10 billion in ETF assets under management just three years after launching its first exchange-traded funds. This rapid accumulation demonstrates that despite the overwhelming dominance of established giants like iShares, Vanguard, and State Street Investment Management, strategic new entrants can still capture meaningful market share in the competitive ETF landscape. The firm’s disciplined expansion of its ETF platform—launching 20 products while building investor confidence—has proven successful where many newcomers struggle.

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Stablecoin Reserves Hit Record Highs, Signaling Crypto Recovery

Despite Bitcoin’s recent plunge to $103,000 and massive altcoin losses exceeding 80%, record-breaking stablecoin reserves on Binance suggest the market is quietly preparing for recovery rather than retreat. On-chain data reveals a $10 billion surge in ERC-20 stablecoin reserves since August, reaching an unprecedented $42 billion—the highest level ever recorded on the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange. This massive liquidity buildup indicates capital is rotating to the sidelines rather than exiting the market entirely, historically signaling the foundation for the next major upward move.

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Crypto Funds See $3.17B Inflow Despite Market Volatility

Despite renewed US-China trade tensions rattling global markets, digital asset funds demonstrated remarkable resilience by attracting $3.17 billion in new investments last week. Bitcoin dominated flows with $2.67 billion in weekly inflows, while Ethereum faced significant outflows during Friday’s sell-off. Record trading volumes of $53 billion in digital asset exchange-traded products highlighted continued institutional interest amid geopolitical uncertainty, pushing 2025’s year-to-date inflows to $48.7 billion—already exceeding last year’s record total.

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Bitcoin Options Signal Limited Upside as Volatility Drops

Bitcoin’s recovery appears constrained as options data reveals suppressed volatility and market maker activity limiting price rallies. Following the Black Friday crash that triggered crypto’s worst cascading liquidations, Bitcoin is trading around $113,500 with limited upside potential. Analysts see potential for a near-term drop to $100,000 while maintaining long-term bullish sentiment as the market continues to stabilize.

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