Bitcoin’s on-chain profitability has recovered sharply from its March lows, but analyst Axel Adler Jr. says the market still lacks a stronger behavioral confirmation that a durable reversal is underway. In his May 19 “Bitcoin Morning Brief,” Adler pointed to a mixed setup across two closely watched on-chain indicators: Bitcoin Percent Supply in Profit and […]
More cryptocurrency investors were harmed after a guilty plea, with prosecutors saying additional funds were solicited while the fraud case remained pending sentencing. The scheme raised more than $10 million and resulted in a nine-year prison sentence. Ohio Crypto Fraud Scheme Leads to 9-Year Sentence A cryptocurrency investment fraud scheme that raised more than $10 […]
Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $2,100 zone. ETH is now consolidating and might struggle to continue higher above the $2,150 resistance. Ethereum started a recovery wave from the $2,075 zone. The price is trading below $2,120 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at […]
Asset manager Yorkville America has requested to withdraw multiple crypto exchange-traded funds applications filed on behalf of the Donald Trump-backed Truth Social after changing its product strategy.Yorkville America said Tuesday that it is moving away from offerings registered under the Securities Act of 1933, such as the proposed Truth Social Bitcoin ETF, to structures under the Investment Company Act of 1940, saying the shift would enable it to offer more innovative products while benefiting from stronger investor protections and tax efficiencies. Yorkville America’s Truth Social Bitcoin & Ethereum ETF and Truth Social Crypto Blue Chip ETF were also withdrawn. The asset management firm said it “initiated this process after determining the ’40 Act framework provides a structure for delivering the differentiated, rules-based investment strategies the firm continues to develop for its growing investor base.”Yorkville America’s request to withdraw its Truth Social Bitcoin ETF. Source: SECThe firm, known for “America First”-themed investment products, gave no indication it would pursue a crypto ETF under the ‘40 Act framework. Yorkville is the financier and asset manager for Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), which is behind Truth Social.The withdrawals come amid ongoing concerns that Trump’s ties to the crypto industry, and the financial interests stemming from them, are conflicting with his duties as the US president.Democratic senators have been pressing for answers ever since Trump was inaugurated in January 2025, particularly regarding his role with the World Liberty Financial crypto platform.Crypto ETFs have struggled this yearIt also comes as demand for crypto ETFs has cooled in 2026 amid a broader crypto market pullback. Net inflows into US spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs in 2026 currently sit at $790 million as of Tuesday, mostly concentrated in the BlackRock-issued iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) and are only a fraction of the $25 billion that inflowed in 2025. Spot Ether (ETH) ETFs have also struggled to maintain investor interest, recording $640 million in net outflows, while new altcoin ETFs have not captured the same demand at launch as their predecessors. Related: Trump-linked American Bitcoin energizes 11,298 new ASICs However, Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart suspected Yorkville America’s decision to pull out of the crypto ETF market may have been due to the competitive landscape for Bitcoin ETFs, particularly with the new Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust ETF carrying a market-low fee of 0.14%.The crypto ETFs were intended to be part of TMTG’s broader crypto strategy, which included the launch of the Truth.fi financial platform last year.Yorkville America’s product offerings range from American-themed funds spanning defense, security and energy, as well as tech and real estate.Products issued under the ’40 Act are typically mutual funds and ETFs designed for diversified, regulated investment strategies, while ’33 Act structures are commonly associated with spot commodity and crypto-style ETF products. Magazine: ETH stalls at $2.4K five times, SOL to rally to $120: Market Moves
Coinbase said blockchain intelligence helped United Kingdom investigators secure five convictions after monitoring systems flagged a customer under duress during a robbery. Investigators traced crypto and additional fiat funds across accounts. Blockchain Evidence Connects Robbery to Five Convictions Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) revealed its assistance in a U.K. criminal investigation in a blog post […]
Several mid- and small-cap tokens posted sharp rebounds over the past week, offering a glimpse of where short-term ‘dip buying’ is resurfacing after recent market weakness. At the same time, a handful of names continued to see heavy drawdowns from weekly highs—highlighting how uneven risk appetite remains across the altcoin complex. Data compiled over the […]
Bitcoin price started a fresh decline below the $76,800 zone. BTC is consolidating and might struggle to stay above the $76,000 support. Bitcoin failed to stay above $77,000 and extended losses. The price is trading below $77,200 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $77,200 […]
Several mid-cap altcoins posted sharp divergences between weekly price action and trading activity, a pattern traders often watch for early clues about whether a move is driven by real flows or short-term noise. The standout this week was Automata (ATA), which slid roughly 60% on the week even as trading volume jumped 127%, a combination […]
Bitcoin (BTC) has slipped after failing to clear a major ceiling around the $83,000 area, with the flagship cryptocurrency down nearly 5% over the past week. As of Tuesday evening, BTC was changing hands at roughly $76,750. Even with the pullback, market analyst Ali Martinez believes the current price action still leaves room for a […]
Bitcoin has lost the $80,000 level as selling pressure and market uncertainty converge on a price structure that analyst Rei Researcher has identified as one of the most sensitive zones Bitcoin has occupied in this entire cycle. The breakdown is not simply a technical level failing — it is a price entering a specific intersection […]
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