Olivia Brooke

After notable resistance from previous years, the new year launched Spot-based Bitcoin ETFs into the U.S. market. As a result, a handful of ETFs have been filed, approved, and gone live. While most ETFs are tied to leading cryptocurrencies, alternative tokens seem to be gaining traction as investor demand continues to soar.

The SEC vs. Ripple lawsuit has continued for a notable period, with the progression of the case resulting in both parties experiencing upsides and downsides, courtesy of the court’s ruling.

Polkadot’s native token DOT has been making strides since the start of the year, and the altcoin has positioned itself to soar to new levels. As displayed by notable indicators, the altcoin is well on its way to tapping a new price month soon.

For many crypto assets to survive, they must have fundamentally solid offerings to increase global interest and usher in investors. This is similar to the case of MATIC, a notable cryptocurrency asset tied to its blockchain, Polygon.

A valuable Bitcoin metric has dropped to levels that historically signaled buying opportunities.

Expectations for Bitcoin in the new month are largely positive, as market players point to historically bullish October trends.

The upcoming U.S. elections are primed to shape the crypto market landscape. Cryptocurrency users are preparing accordingly, with some market participants bracing themselves for what might be the catalyst for a bearish or bullish market rally.

In a post shared on X, Crypto pundit Ki Young Ju observed the state of ancient Bitcoin whales, asserting that they are still “sleeping.” According to his observations, Bitcoin whales have been dormant for more than seven years, depending on their source and destination, and have historically triggered market volatility.

Cardano’s Co-founder, Charles Hoskinson, has taken it upon himself to address the upsurge in negative sentiments surrounding the Cardano ecosystem. Hoskinson highlighted a continuing trend of conversations amongst X users leaning towards a bearish position but insisted that it does not encapsulate the actual state of the Cardano network.

Solana (SOL) closed the previous week on a bullish note and has continued its upward trend into the new week, with market data highlighting an increase in positive sentiments.