Tether dominance (USDT.D), a crucial metric for gauging market sentiment, has reached a two-month high of 4.69%, sending a clear signal of caution among investors. This increase, visible in data from TradingView, suggests that traders are moving their capital into the stablecoin, which historically precedes greater bearish pressure on Bitcoin and the rest of the cryptocurrency market.
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Layer 1 infrastructure are at the center of Chloe’s coverage. She follows protocol upgrades, network changes, and technical decisions that affect how major blockchains evolve over time, with particular attention to long-term reliability and adoption. When relevant, she also tracks regulatory developments and market reactions tied to core blockchain systems.
The price of BNB, the native token of the BNB Chain, has registered an impressive rally in recent weeks, capturing the attention of the entire market. This upward movement, driven by a notable growth in network activity, has led the asset to overcome key psychological barriers; however, recent data from the analytics platform Santiment suggests it is time to analyze the situation with a balanced perspective.
Sebastian Paredes, CEO of DBS in Hong Kong, recently stated that the region’s new regulatory framework for digital assets, while necessary, will impose significant barriers. The new stablecoin regulation will severely restrict their application in on-chain derivatives trading, primarily due to strict know-your-customer (KYC) requirements.
Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has experienced a decline that triggered a significant Ethereum oversold signal on its daily chart, a technical event not observed since the asset was trading at $1,400. According to data from the technical analysis platform TradingView, the daily Relative Strength Index (RSI) fell below the 30 threshold, indicating a possible seller capitulation and drawing the attention of analysts and investors alike.
Bitcoin fell beneath a closely watched support band, with a high probability that the next stop is USD 105.000. Thin order books and positions built on heavy leverage are feeding the decline, impacting leveraged traders, risk control desks and ETF holders alike.
The new XPL token from the stablecoin infrastructure-focused project Plasma officially debuted this Thursday, achieving an impressive market capitalization that surpassed $2.4 billion within its first hours of trading. This launch represents a significant milestone for the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, as it introduces a new layer of solutions for stablecoin liquidity and interoperability. According to an official statement from the organization, the event exceeded all initial expectations. The digital asset saw a trading volume of over $800 million during its first day, primarily across leading decentralized exchanges like Uniswap and Curve. A debut of this magnitude positions Plasma as…
Naver Financial, the fintech arm of South Korean tech giant Naver, and Dunamu, the operator of the cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, are in advanced talks for a potential stock swap. According to an initial report by local media outlet Chosun, this strategic alliance aims to consolidate both companies’ leadership in South Korea’s growing digital asset and stablecoin market.
The CFTC has opened a consultation that could let traders post tokenized collateral — stablecoins included — against derivatives positions. The plan could speed up the shift of clearing and custody onto shared ledgers and would touch every intermediary clearing house and institutional user. The note outlines both context and impact.
Perpetual contract volumes on decentralized exchanges shifted as Aster overtook Hyperliquid in daily volume for several days. Altering market balances and exposing the risks and benefits for traders, liquidity providers, and validators. In September 2025 Aster posted daily highs of $24.7 billion and a quarterly perps market near $2 trillion.
Ethereum sits at the center of a debate over real-world adoption by major institutions and AI projects. BlackRock, Deutsche Bank, Coinbase and Kraken are already building on the chain, and U.S. spot ETFs now hold 6.7 million ETH. These signals suggest steady demand for settlement and on-chain services, even as parts of Wall Street remain skeptical.