Crypto Market News

Cryptocurrency is an ever-changing sphere, with new tokens and projects added almost daily. The sub-sector has grown tremendously in the past few years, drawing retailers, institutions, regulators, and governments.

As of early H2 2022, there were over 19k cryptocurrency projects and hundreds of thousands of unique markets, translating to a cumulative market cap of over $985 billion, according to data streams from trackers. This is more than half the total market cap when digital asset prices peaked in November 2021.
As crypto and blockchain solutions are embraced, the sphere’s market will only continue to grow. The blockchain’s inherent advantages of resilience, security, and transparency attract innovators looking to deploy functional dApps while concurrently releasing tokens that will be listed in several centralized or decentralized exchanges.

Centralized Exchanges versus Decentralized Exchanges

Cryptocurrency markets are enabled by exchanges which are websites connecting buyers and sellers in real-time. Common exchanges are centralized and operated off-chain, allowing users to swap coins and tokens in various formats.
Centralized exchanges are the first and most popular forms of cryptocurrency markets as they are relatively easy to use, support crypto-to-crypto swapping, and most of them integrate fiat payment methods for ease of trading. For consumer protection, leading cryptocurrency exchanges have complied with jurisdictional rules, demanding various levels of KYC. Exchanges like Binance and Coinbase, for example, require users to register and verify their identities by submitting personal information like national IDs, passports, or driving licenses.
Besides centralized exchanges, cryptocurrency trading can be executed via a decentralized exchange or DEX. A DEX is an on-chain cryptocurrency exchange enabling the swapping of tokens without an intermediary. This is possible because these DEXes rely on smart contracts, which are self-executing codes. Unlike a centralized exchange like Binance, the processing speed of a DEX depends on the blockchain’s or underpinning platform’s processing power. Therefore, the faster the underlying chain, the higher the throughput. While this presents challenges that developers are actively working on, users are attracted to DEXes because of token diversity and the absence of KYC. Typically, there are more tokens listed than in a centralized exchange because anyone is free to create a liquidity pool, list a token, and enable instant trading. Also, as mentioned earlier, a DEX is smart contracts-powered and, therefore, non-custodial. This means a user needs not to submit personal details. To begin trading, a user must connect using their non-custodial wallet like MetaMask and swap tokens.

Non-Fungible Token (NFT) Marketplaces

Beyond the swapping of fungible tokens, there exists a marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
An NFT marketplace is a marketplace where NFTs and crypto-collectibles are traded in real-time. These portals, like crypto markets for fungible tokens, bring creators and buyers together, creating a vibrant market. This is critical because, unlike fungible tokens like Bitcoin or ETH, NFTs cannot be swapped for another and are relatively illiquid.
NFT marketplaces like OpenSea or SuperRare are crucial in ensuring that NFTs can be traded for fungible tokens, like ETH or stablecoins, deepening the emerging space’s liquidity, propping creators, and promoting adoption.

Crypto Market Enters Rally Led by Bitcoin and Top Assets
Crypto Market Enters Rally Led by Bitcoin and Top Assets

Crypto market rallies as Bitcoin ($BTC) and Ethereum ($ETH) surge, as well as top altcoins gain, DeFi TVL rises, NFT sales grow, and market developments unfold.

September 11, 2025
Dogecoin (DOGE) to Reach $0.50? Top Analyst Lays Out Breakout Scenario
Dogecoin (DOGE) to Reach $0.50? Top Analyst Lays Out Breakout Scenario

Ali Martinez says a clean break above $0.29 could set Dogecoin ($DOGE) on a path to $0.50. Read the technical case, key levels to watch and risk factors.

September 10, 2025
Big Investor Dumps PEPE, PENDLE for ENA; Accumulates $6.68M ENA as Price Target Looms Amid Whale Demand
Big Investor Dumps PEPE, PENDLE for ENA; Accumulates $6.68M ENA as Price Target Looms Amid Whale Demand

The whale’s move to reduce PEPE and PENDLE holdings and buy ENA tokens shows that large investors are engaging in profit-taking and believe in ENA’s potential.

September 10, 2025
Crypto Market Exhibits Cautious Momentum Amid Slight Dip
Crypto Market Exhibits Cautious Momentum Amid Slight Dip

Crypto sector shows cautious momentum with slight dips in Bitcoin ($BTC) and Ethereum ($ETH), shifting DeFi and NFT trends, and major market developments.

September 10, 2025
Solana (SOL) Hits $200+ with $7B+ in Perp Open Interest, Funding Rates Calm
Solana (SOL) Hits $200+ with $7B+ in Perp Open Interest, Funding Rates Calm

Solana rallies past $200 as perpetual open interest tops $7B. Funding rates remain stable, suggesting growing market participation without excessive leverage.

September 9, 2025
Crypto Market Sees $36B in Fresh Token Valuations as WLFI, Plasma and Linea Drive Investor Interest Across Sectors
Crypto Market Sees $36B in Fresh Token Valuations as WLFI, Plasma and Linea Drive Investor Interest Across Sectors

Last month crypto has experienced a high level of activity in the market, and ten new tokens have entered the market. We have seen $36B in fresh valuations.

September 9, 2025
Analysts Eye Late 2025 for Bitcoin Peak as Holders Distribute Gradually
Analysts Eye Late 2025 for Bitcoin Peak as Holders Distribute Gradually

Bitcoin ($BTC) market finds itself at 504 days into the most recent halving cycle and analysts believe it has passed into a mature bull as reported by Alex Adler Jr.

September 9, 2025
Crypto Market Records Gradual Recovery as Top Assets Experience Growth
Crypto Market Records Gradual Recovery as Top Assets Experience Growth

Crypto market shows recovery as Bitcoin ($BTC), Ethereum ($ETH), and altcoins rise, as well as NFT sales surge along with the optimistic shift in DeFi TVL.

September 9, 2025
Solana Marks 21st Straight Week of Inflows as XRP and BTC Nibble at Investor Allocations
Solana Marks 21st Straight Week of Inflows as XRP and BTC Nibble at Investor Allocations

Digital asset investment products posted $352M in weekly outflows as trading volumes fell 27%. Bitcoin drew net inflows while Ethereum led redemptions (~$912M).

September 8, 2025
Ethereum Whale Shifts $207M to New Wallets, Sparks Market Speculation
Ethereum Whale Shifts $207M to New Wallets, Sparks Market Speculation

Ethereum Whale Shifts $207M to New Wallets, Sparks Market Speculation
A dormant Ethereum whale has resurfaced, transferring a large bundle of ETH following years of dormancy. Lookonchain reports that on September 8, 2025, the wallet with the address going by the name 0x67f7f deposited 47,507 ETH, which is equivalent to 207 million dollars, to 2 new wallets.

https://x.com/lookonchain/status/1965077493507149942

This unexpected action has led to speculation within the crypto community, particularly because the whale had not in the last four years made any movements.
Historical Accumulation of ETH
There are records that this whale initially purchased 123,687 ETH at Bitfinex some six years back, when Ethereum was only being traded at 154. The value of the stash in that period was estimated at approximately $19.04 million.

The same is worth more than half a billion dollars today, highlighting the huge gain in the price of ETH in the last six years. The recent transfer, which constituted a big chunk of these holdings, underscores the extent of the gains reaped by early investors.
Details of the Transfers
Blockchain entries attest that the whale gave out the funds in two substantial transactions. About 28,904 ETH (valued at $125.85 million) was transferred to 1 wallet, and another 18,603 ETH (valued at $81 million) was transferred to another wallet.

Previous activities of the same address feature smaller transactions, such as 100 ETH deposits to Tornado Cash on different occasions. Overall, the whale has also transferred approximately 2,900 ETH to Tornado Cash, which anonymizes transactions.
Market Implications and Community Reaction
This unexpected reactivation of the whale wallet of such magnitude casts a doubt on the possible influence on the market. Mass transfers can generally raise worries regarding potential selling pressure, especially when money transfers to new wallets or mixers like Tornado Cash.

Although it is yet to be seen whether the ETH will be sold, redistributed, or held, the community standby. On-chain analysts have noted that occasionally, whale actions may lead to major market events, but not every transfer translates to sale.
Looking Ahead
The stability of the Ethereum price can be questioned in case the whale chooses to sell a part of the holdings. The transfers might also, however, be included in the process of regular reassignments or security arrangements or planning of new course in the changing crypto arena. As Ethereum remains a key hub in decentralized finance (DeFi), staking, and tokenization, the market is closely monitoring additional activity by the wallets of the whale.

September 8, 2025
Bitcoin Volatility Expected to Spike by September’s End
Bitcoin Volatility Expected to Spike by September’s End

As per the exclusive report from CryptoOnchain, the growing uncertainty could pave the way for the potential surge in Bitcoin $BTC volatility.

By Umair
September 8, 2025
Metaplanet Crosses 20,000 Bitcoin Mark with $15.2M New Purchase
Metaplanet Crosses 20,000 Bitcoin Mark with $15.2M New Purchase

With the latest Bitcoin buyout, Metaplanet has added an additional $15.2 million in $BTC to its existing over 20,000 Bitcoin ($BTC) holdings.

By Umair
September 8, 2025