Bitcoin fell to a six-month low after failing to sustain recent gains, while US equities surged following the end of the government shutdown. Crypto markets remain in a difficult phase, with data showing hesitation in both spot and derivatives activity. In contrast, US equities continue to climb, moving in the opposite direction to digital assets. This cautious sentiment is reflected in Bitcoin’s recent performance. A report from Bybit and Block Scholes shows the asset attempted several rebounds this month but failed to hold any gains. It quickly slipped back…
Day: November 16, 2025
Can Bulls Push It Higher Next Week?
PI is among the few altcoins in the green weekly now. The cryptocurrency market is in turmoil once again. Bitcoin led the losses on Friday with a massive nosedive to a six-month low of $94,000. Despite recovering a few grand since then, the asset is still more than 6% down weekly. ETH has slipped by 7% since last Sunday, while SOL has plunged by more than 11%. Although most other altcoins have posted weekly losses as well, there are a few exceptions. Aside from the high-flyer ZEC and a…
Japan Plans to Classify Crypto as Financial Products, Cut Tax
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is preparing an overhaul of the country’s crypto regulatory framework, moving to classify digital assets as “financial products” under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. The plan would introduce mandatory disclosures for 105 cryptocurrencies listed on domestic exchanges, including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), and bring them under insider trading regulations for the first time, according to a Sunday report from Asahi Shinmun. If enacted, exchanges would be required to disclose detailed information about each of the 105 tokens they list, including whether the asset…
ChatGPT’s Bold Ripple (XRP) Price Predictions for the Week Ahead
Will XRP recover or plunge even lower in the next seven days? The cryptocurrency market was hit by another substantial price correction in the past few days, with BTC dumping to a six-month low, while many altcoins followed suit. Ripple’s native cross-border token was no exception, but to a less painful degree. Although it’s also in the red weekly, its losses were actually more modest, perhaps driven by the hype around the recently launched spot XRP ETF in the US by Canary Capital. The focus now goes to the…
Dunamu’s Q3 Profit Surges Over 300% to $165M Amid Regulatory Clarity
Upbit operator Dunamu reported a surge in profitability for the third quarter of the year, posting 239 billion won ($165 million) in net income. The figure marks an increase of more than 300% compared to the same period last year, which stood at $40 million, local news outlet Chosun Biz reported, citing regulatory filings with the Financial Supervisory Service. The filing reportedly showed strong momentum across all key metrics. Consolidated revenue climbed to $266 million, up 35% from the previous quarter, while operating profit rose 54% to $162 million. Net…
DASH, ZEC Steal the Show With Big Gains as BTC’s Price Settles at $96K: Weekend Watch
ASTER is the other substantial gainer from the larger-cap alts. As the dust starts to settle following the massive correction at the end of the business week, BTC is trying to recover some ground and stands above $96,000 for most of the weekend. Most larger-cap alts are slightly in the green today, with ETH pumping above $3,200. ZEC continues with its impressive performance, and is joined by DASH and ASTER today. BTC Consolidates at $96K The business week actually started on the right foot for BTC as the asset…
Here’s What He Sold in a Day
He promised not to take profits from his ETH holdings just a few months ago. Data from Lookonchain indicated that Arthur Hayes, the former CEO and co-founder of BitMEX, had gone on another selling spree by dumping several altcoins. The first batch reported by the analytics company indicated that he disposed of 520 ETH, 2.62M ENA, and 132,730 ETHFI in just a few hours. Arthur Hayes(@CryptoHayes) appears to have sold 520 $ETH($1.66M), 2.62M $ENA($733K), and 132,730 $ETHFI($124K) 4 hours ago.https://t.co/loeYKUb9rN pic.twitter.com/NDEJlxGiWn — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) November 16, 2025 The team…
Dunamu’s Q3 Profit Surges Over 300% to $165M Amid Regulatory Clarity
Upbit operator Dunamu reported a surge in profitability for the third quarter of the year, posting 239 billion won ($165 million) in net income. The figure marks an increase of more than 300% compared to the same period last year, which stood at $40 million, local news outlet Chosun Biz reported, citing regulatory filings with the Financial Supervisory Service. The filing reportedly showed strong momentum across all key metrics. Consolidated revenue climbed to $266 million, up 35% from the previous quarter, while operating profit rose 54% to $162 million. Net…
Earth Version 2 (EV2) and Other Tokens Stand Out Heading Into 2026
The cryptocurrency market is heating up again as investors seek early opportunities ahead of the 2026 bull run. Presale tokens are gaining popularity because they often offer strong potential returns and unique real-world applications. These initiatives encompass a diverse range of areas, including gaming, artificial intelligence, and blockchain infrastructure. This new wave of presales shows how fast innovation is moving into Web3 world. Some tokens are introducing smart utilities that could reshape digital ownership and online economies. With its compelling token model and immersive gaming concept, Earth Version 2 (EV2)…
Which XRP ETF Will Hit the Market Next?
Eric Balchunas speculated which would be the next spot XRP ETF to hit the US markets. The cryptocurrency market has long outgrown the niche financial spot it was given by TradFi, with BTC and several altcoins surging in popularity among various types of investors with the launch of exchange-traded funds tracking their performance. Ripple’s XRP joined the list on Thursday when Canary Capital’s XRPC launched on the Nasdaq after clearing out a few hurdles. The demand for it, as well as the recently released Bitwise SOL ETF, is more…