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Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure As Ethereum (ETH) steadily approaches its all-time high (ATH), some industry leaders believe that the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization is not entirely benefiting from organic demand. Rather, it is being “propped up” by Korean investors looking to make a quick buck. Ethereum Being Held Up By Korean Investors? In an X post earlier today, crypto entrepreneur Samson Mow made some interesting observations on ETH’s current price trajectory. The crypto executive attributed ETH’s current heightened price to Korean retail investors. Specifically, Mow stated that approximately $6 billion…

Behind every rally and every crash lies an invisible engine: options dealers rebalancing billions in Bitcoin exposure. As open interest pushes past $57 billion, it’s the hedging flows, not sentiment, that now dictate price.For most of Bitcoin’s history, price discovery happened in the spot market. Retail traders and long-term holders set the tone, while derivatives were satellites. That, however, flipped about a year and a half ago.Bitcoin’s options market has grown into a system large enough to pull the underlying asset with it. CoinGlass data show options open interest matching the size of futures for the first time, climbing from…

Jeff Park, chief investment officer at ProCap BTC and an advisor to Bitwise, pushed back against Paul Tudor Jones’ latest warning that markets “feel exactly like 1999,” arguing that the macro regime of 2025 is structurally different from the dot-com era and, crucially, more supportive of Bitcoin. Park’s commentary followed Jones’ interview on CNBC, where the billionaire trader said the setup resembles the late-cycle blow-off that preceded the tech crash, even as he continued to praise Bitcoin as an asset with high appeal. Bitcoin Will Thrive, Not Crash In a X post, Park called comparisons to 1999 “lazy,” contending that…

AiRWA has received $30 million in Solana tokens to strengthen its exchange infrastructure and accelerate the rollout of tokenized U.S. equities, aiming to bring traditional assets onto blockchain rails with crypto-level speed. Summary AiRWA secured $30 million in Solana tokens to expand its exchange and develop Solana-based trading pairs. The investment supports the rollout of tokenized U.S. equities with 24/7 blockchain trading. AiRWA targets crypto-native users, merging stock market access with on-chain settlement speed. According to a press release dated Oct. 7, publicly-traded AiRWA Inc. has taken custody of approximately $30 million in Solana (SOL) tokens, an investment earmarked to…

Smartpay, a fintech infrastructure company known for enabling stablecoin-based payments since 2019, has been acquired by Rezolve AI, a publicly listed commerce platform, in a deal that underscores the accelerating convergence between digital assets and AI-driven e-commerce.The acquisition was announced on Tuesday, though no financial terms were disclosed. Rezolve said the move will bolster its digital asset payment initiative in partnership with Tether, the issuer of the USDt (USDT) stablecoin. According to the announcement, Smartpay processed more than 19 million commercial transactions over the 12 months ending Sept. 30, representing over $1 billion in USDt value.Operating across Latin America and central…

Meanwhile, the first regulated life insurance company that operates entirely in bitcoin BTC$121,459.73, said on Tuesday it has raised $82 million to scale its savings and retirement products that aim to protect against inflation and currency devaluation.The funding round was co-led by Bain Capital Crypto and Haun Ventures, with participation from Pantera Capital, Apollo, Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures and Stillmark, the firm shared in a press release with CoinDesk. The raise follows a $40 million round in April led by Fulgur Ventures and Framework, while OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was an early investor.Founded in Bermuda, Meanwhile offers life insurance and…

Sebastian’s journey into the world of crypto began four years ago, driven by a fascination with the potential of blockchain technology to revolutionize financial systems. His initial exploration focused on understanding the intricacies of various crypto projects, particularly those focused on building innovative financial solutions. Through countless hours of research and learning, Sebastian developed a deep understanding of the underlying technologies, market dynamics, and potential applications of cryptocurrencies. To share his insights with others, Sebastian became an active contributor to online discussions on platforms like X and LinkedIn. His focus on fintech and crypto-related topics quickly established him as a…

Galaxy Digital predicts that tokenized assets could grow by more than 5,600% in five years, driven by strong institutional interest.Mike Novogratz’s crypto firm Galaxy Digital sees a bright future ahead for tokenized assets.In a recent research report, “The Investable Universe 2.0,” the New York-based firm projects that tokenized assets could reach a $1.9 trillion market capitalization by 2030 under its base scenario, a 5,622% increase from their current $33 billion valuation, and as much as $3.8 trillion if adoption accelerates.Source: Galaxy, Bain, McKinsey, and BCGIn the report, Galaxy Digital explained that the valuation growth can be attributed to strong institutional…

Summary The XRP price prediction hinges on a breakout above $3.10 or a breakdown below $2.85, with volatility building under compression. A bullish breakout could propel XRP toward $3.60 in the short term and as high as $4.00 if momentum strengthens. Failure to defend $2.85 support risks triggering a correction toward the mid-$2 zone, keeping traders cautious until direction is confirmed. XRP is trading around $2.93, showing resilience as bulls defend the $2.85–$2.90 support zone. The market has tightened into a narrow range below the $3.05–$3.10 resistance level, with traders watching for a decisive move that could set the tone…

Gold came within a few dollars of $4K this morning, and that could light a fire under Bitcoin’s next rally. The precious metal’s surge to an all-time high reflects a global flight to scarce, inflation-resistant assets as confidence in fiat currencies continues to erode. Historically, Bitcoin ($BTC) trails gold’s moves before roaring ahead, and analysts now believe the setup for another leg higher is already in place. Meanwhile, institutional demand keeps growing. If gold and Bitcoin are climbing together, the next logical question is, where do retail investors turn for asymmetric upside in the next crypto to explode? Right now,…