The cryptocurrency market is witnessing a profound structural shift that is upending traditional investment theses. Instead of the long-anticipated, broad-based altcoin rally following Bitcoin’s dominance, analysts are identifying what they term an ‘inverted altcoin season,’ characterized by the simultaneous structural breakdown of major altcoins. This paradigm challenges the cyclical expectations that have guided crypto trading for years, suggesting a new regime of selective opportunities and accelerated, fragmented market cycles.
about Inverted Altcoin Season Emerges as Traditional Rally FadesGracy Chen
1 posts last weekSouth Korean Prosecutors Lose $47M Bitcoin in Phishing Scam
In a stunning security failure, South Korean prosecutors have lost custody of approximately $47.7 million worth of seized Bitcoin, with investigators pointing to a suspected phishing attack as the cause. The incident at the Gwangju District Prosecutors’ Office reveals critical vulnerabilities in how government agencies safeguard confiscated digital assets and underscores the persistent, sophisticated threat phishing poses to crypto security worldwide.
about South Korean Prosecutors Lose $47M Bitcoin in Phishing ScamVanEck: Bitcoin Cycle Breaks, Gold & AI Stocks Gain Favor
In a significant market analysis, asset manager VanEck has declared the breakdown of Bitcoin’s traditional four-year cycle, shifting the investment thesis toward institutional flows and macro liquidity. The firm signals a cautious near-term outlook for cryptocurrencies over the next three to six months while issuing clear bullish signals for traditional assets: AI stocks appear attractive following a correction, and gold is reaffirmed as a core global currency. This repositioning arrives amid heightened political uncertainty, including a Department of Justice lawsuit against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, which analysts suggest could accelerate a historic shift into non-sovereign monetary hedges like Bitcoin and gold.
about VanEck: Bitcoin Cycle Breaks, Gold & AI Stocks Gain FavorNorth Korean Hackers Steal $300M via Fake Zoom Meeting Scams
North Korean-linked cybercriminals are executing a sophisticated, daily campaign of fake video meeting attacks that have siphoned over $300 million from cryptocurrency holders, according to cybersecurity researchers. The operation leverages compromised Telegram accounts of trusted contacts and malware disguised as software updates to steal digital wallets and credentials, creating a cascading threat through professional networks.
about North Korean Hackers Steal $300M via Fake Zoom Meeting ScamsBitget CEO Warns of Zoom Phishing & Crypto Kidnapping Threats
A sophisticated phishing campaign targeting cryptocurrency professionals through fake Zoom and Microsoft Teams meetings has prompted a stark warning from Bitget CEO Gracy Chen. This digital threat emerges alongside a disturbing rise in physical violence against high-profile online figures, including the kidnapping of a Chinese travel blogger in South Africa. Together, these incidents signal a dangerous new era where digital asset holders face converging cyber and physical security risks.
about Bitget CEO Warns of Zoom Phishing & Crypto Kidnapping ThreatsSelective Altcoin Rally Defies Bitcoin Stability
While Bitcoin consolidates recent gains, a targeted altcoin rally is unfolding as capital rotates selectively into projects with strong fundamentals and real utility. ENA has gained 7.3% due to demand for its stablecoin-driven yield model, while the Trump family-linked WLFI token has surged 36% since its November low, highlighting a market that rewards innovation and specific narratives rather than broad euphoria.
about Selective Altcoin Rally Defies Bitcoin StabilityBitcoin Drops Below $94K, Analysts Eye $74K Floor
Bitcoin’s dramatic fall below $94,000 has erased over $1 trillion from the total cryptocurrency market valuation since October, triggering massive liquidations and raising concerns about a deeper bear market. Technical analysts now identify $87,000 and $74,000 as critical support levels, with market sentiment turning increasingly cautious as leveraged positions unravel and broader market pressures intensify.
about Bitcoin Drops Below $94K, Analysts Eye $74K FloorBitcoin Open Interest Nears $40B Ahead of Fed Rate Cut
Bitcoin traders are building leveraged positions as markets anticipate a Federal Reserve rate cut this week. Open interest has surged to $37.63 billion ahead of the pivotal FOMC meeting, with prediction markets pricing in a 92.6% chance of a quarter-point reduction. Experts warn that while the outlook appears bullish, leverage-driven volatility remains a significant risk.
about Bitcoin Open Interest Nears $40B Ahead of Fed Rate CutAltcoin Traders Miss $800B as Bitcoin Dominates Market
Retail crypto traders have missed out on approximately $800 billion in potential gains by betting against Bitcoin’s market dominance during the current cycle, according to a new 10x Research report. This represents one of the largest relative underperformances since 2017, highlighting a fundamental shift in market dynamics where institutional flows through Bitcoin ETFs and risk aversion have replaced the speculative rotation patterns that fueled prior bull runs. The traditional ‘altcoin season’ has failed to materialize, leaving retail traders waiting for what analysts call a ‘ghost season’ that may never arrive.
about Altcoin Traders Miss $800B as Bitcoin Dominates MarketPublic Companies’ Bitcoin Holdings Surge 40% in Q3
Public companies dramatically accelerated their Bitcoin accumulation in the third quarter, with the number of corporate holders surging 40% to 172 firms collectively holding over 1.02 million BTC valued at $118.4 billion. This institutional buying spree reflects a strategic shift toward digital assets as core treasury reserves, with experts from Bitget and CoinShares forecasting Bitcoin could reach $160,000 by year-end amid supportive regulatory policies and sustained ETF inflows.
about Public Companies' Bitcoin Holdings Surge 40% in Q3Ethereum Tests $3,000 Support Amid Institutional Pullback
Ethereum has declined 10% over the past month, trading near $4,000 as macroeconomic uncertainty dampens institutional appetite. Experts point to $3,000 as a critical support level driven by corporate and ETF accumulation. The market watches whether this level can hold amid cooling crypto demand.
about Ethereum Tests $3,000 Support Amid Institutional PullbackBitget & Hummingbot Partner for Open-Source Algorithmic Trading
In a strategic move to democratize advanced trading tools, Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange, has partnered with Hummingbot Foundation to integrate open-source algorithmic trading capabilities directly into its perpetual futures markets. This collaboration introduces a fully supported Bitget connector within Hummingbot’s platform, enabling traders worldwide to deploy sophisticated market-making, arbitrage, and derivatives strategies with professional-grade reliability. The partnership aims to deepen liquidity, reduce trading costs through tighter spreads, and make quantitative trading accessible to both institutional players and emerging market users.
about Bitget & Hummingbot Partner for Open-Source Algorithmic Trading