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XRP Drops Below $1 to $0.998 as ETFs Mark One Year
Bitcoin Slide Leaves Saylor’s Bet $7.2B Underwater
Bitcoin Drops 22% in 7 Weeks as Schiff Says ‘Slow Bleed’
Bitcoin Slides Under $67K as 42 of 44 Tokens Fall
Bitcoin Momentum Gauge Flashes Red, Risks Sub-$60,000
Bitcoin Digital Credit Expands to 6 U.S. Preferred Stocks
Bitcoin slips below 200-week MA as Dollar Index tops 103
Bitcoin Firm Nakamoto Owes Kraken $165M, 70% Pledged
Bitcoin Slides Below $68K as Liquidations Hit $1.6B
Bitcoin Miners Face Risk as Democrats Target Data Centers
Zcash NU7 goes live, cutting block time to 25 seconds
Bitcoin Holds $75K as Asia Stocks Shed $1 Trillion
Bitcoin Resilient on Nov. 5 as Leverage, Demand Lag
South Korea Delays 22% Crypto Tax to 2029
Stock Tokenization Nears $6B as MEXC CEO Flags US Pushback
Hong Kong mandates crypto tax reporting from 2027
Bitcoin $342M Linked to Trump Media Sent to Crypto.com
Ethereum Rises 8% as Bitcoin Holds $80K; Zcash Jumps 12%
Bitcoin outlook mixed as blue Congress emerges Nov. 4
Ripple RLUSD Adds $972M in 90 Days; USDT at $178.3B
Bitcoin nears $78K in V-shaped rally as election jitters ebb
Moscow Exchange to list Bitcoin and USDT in December
Crypto Braces for Policy Shift as Democrats Gain Congress
Zcash Drops 7% as Privacy Coins Slide; $14.55M Wiped
Bitcoin Breaks Midterm Pattern Traced to 2014
Liquid Network Restores Bitcoin Reserves After 600 BTC Gap
Bitcoin Ally Lummis Successor: Trump Backs Hageman
Bitcoin Sinks Under $77K as Chip Rout Hits Nasdaq 100
Bitcoin Volatility Curve Shows Midterm Bump Nov. 2
XRP Drops Below $1 to $0.998 as ETFs Mark One Year
XRP fell below $1 late Friday U.S. time and dropped to a $0.998 daily low on Saturday, its weakest level since November 2024. The slide came one day after U.S. spot XRP exchange-traded funds marked their first anniversary, underscoring fragile risk sentiment across cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin Slide Leaves Saylor’s Bet $7.2B Underwater
Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $67,000 on Tuesday, pushing Michael Saylor’s corporate holdings into a paper loss. An SEC 8-K shows the company owns 850,364 BTC, acquired for $64.16 billion at an average $75,456 per coin. At roughly $67,200, the stash is valued near $56.9 billion, implying a $7.2 billion unrealized loss.
Bitcoin Drops 22% in 7 Weeks as Schiff Says ‘Slow Bleed’
Bitcoin (BTC) fell 22% over the past seven weeks, slipping below $69,000, as Peter Schiff labeled the move a “slow bleed” and urged a pivot to gold. The call comes even as gold dropped below $3,900, with analysts warning about a major downturn.
Bitcoin Slides Under $67K as 42 of 44 Tokens Fall
Bitcoin fell below $67,000 as a market-wide crypto selloff deepened over the past 24 hours, with breadth turning sharply negative. Ether posted a 21.4% loss over the past four weeks, while 42 of 44 tokens in a tracked watchlist declined, underscoring pressure across majors and DeFi assets.
Bitcoin Momentum Gauge Flashes Red, Risks Sub-$60,000
Bitcoin (BTC) is flashing red on a widely watched momentum gauge on Nov. 13, 2026, signaling downside risk that could push prices back below $60,000. The shift matters because momentum-led selling often accelerates short-term moves, forcing tactical traders to de-risk and potentially amplifying volatility if support levels fail.
Bitcoin Digital Credit Expands to 6 U.S. Preferred Stocks
Bitcoin (BTC) digital credit has matured into a defined niche, with 6 U.S.-listed preferred stocks across 2 issuers. Strategy pioneered 5 perpetual preferreds—4 listed in the U.S.—and Strive added 2. The instruments pay recurring dividends and rely on issuer strength, without a maturity date.
Bitcoin slips below 200-week MA as Dollar Index tops 103
Bitcoin fell below its 200-week moving average on Friday as the U.S. Dollar Index held above 103, a level that typically pressures risk assets. The move coincided with gold struggling to recover and a rebound in oil prices, underscoring a broader cross-asset rotation into dollar strength.
Bitcoin Firm Nakamoto Owes Kraken $165M, 70% Pledged
Bitcoin firm Nakamoto owes $165 million to Kraken, with about 70% of the bitcoin treasury firm’s coins pledged to the exchange. The coins were purchased around $118,000 each while bitcoin trades under $69,000, leaving the liability larger than the company’s entire market value.
Bitcoin Slides Below $68K as Liquidations Hit $1.6B
Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $68,000, hitting $67,500 at 1:54 a.m. EST on Nov. 12, marking a near three-month low as crypto liquidations swelled to $1.6 billion. The drop extended month-to-date losses to more than 13% after slipping under $74,000 on Nov. 11, amid broader market jitters.
Bitcoin Miners Face Risk as Democrats Target Data Centers
Bitcoin miners face mounting policy risk as newly empowered Democrats move to pause or restrict new data centers this week. Senator Bernie Sanders urged a national moratorium, while House leaders called an AI development pause a Day 1 priority. The shift threatens miners banking on AI hosting for growth.
Zcash NU7 goes live, cutting block time to 25 seconds
Zcash (ZEC) activated its NU7 network upgrade today, cutting the target time between blocks to 25 seconds, streamlining how wallets locate private payments, and reserving fees to support future miners. The changes aim to make private transactions faster and bolster long-term network security incentives.
Bitcoin Holds $75K as Asia Stocks Shed $1 Trillion
Bitcoin held just above $75,000 on Friday as a tech-led rout tore through Asian equities, erasing more than $1 trillion in market value. South Korea’s KOSPI and Taiwan’s TAIEX each slid around 9%, Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell into a bear market, and the selloff followed a 6.4% plunge in the Nasdaq 100.
Bitcoin Resilient on Nov. 5 as Leverage, Demand Lag
Bitcoin (BTC) held firm on Nov. 5, 2026, even as market leverage remained scarce and spot demand stayed tepid. The setup signals resilience in price action but a cautious risk appetite across derivatives and cash markets, leaving traders to gauge whether sidelined participation returns or conditions drift into consolidation.
South Korea Delays 22% Crypto Tax to 2029
South Korea will defer its 22% tax on cryptocurrency gains to 2029, the government said on Nov. 4, pending legislative approval. Officials cited the timeline for international data sharing and the need for stronger market regulations. The change would mark a fourth delay since the tax was first legislated in 2020.
Stock Tokenization Nears $6B as MEXC CEO Flags US Pushback
Stock tokenization is nearing a $6 billion market as MEXC CEO Vugar Usi Zade highlights resistance from major U.S. companies. The pushback comes even as investors seek relief from rigid trading hours and legacy frictions, underscoring a growing tension between rapid onchain adoption and incumbent market structures.
Hong Kong mandates crypto tax reporting from 2027
Hong Kong will require crypto exchanges to report customer transactions to tax authorities, with firms collecting customer and transaction data from 2027 and information-sharing with overseas tax authorities beginning in 2028. The law tightens compliance expectations for digital asset platforms operating in or serving the city.
Bitcoin $342M Linked to Trump Media Sent to Crypto.com
Bitcoin linked to a wallet labeled as associated with Trump Media moved $342 million to Crypto.com, blockchain data tracked by Arkham Intelligence indicate. The shift suggests potential exchange-bound intent and raises questions about liquidity needs, treasury management, and disclosure surrounding the entity’s cryptocurrency holdings.
Ethereum Rises 8% as Bitcoin Holds $80K; Zcash Jumps 12%
Ethereum climbed 8% today as the broader cryptocurrency market rebounded, with Bitcoin holding above $80,000 and Zcash jumping 12%. The move came alongside falling oil prices and a weaker dollar, even as traders weighed a tougher path for U.S. crypto legislation. The rebound highlights resilient demand across majors and privacy coins.
Bitcoin outlook mixed as blue Congress emerges Nov. 4
Bitcoin investors weighed potential policy shifts on Nov. 4, 2026 as analysts reacted to a newly blue Congress. The reassessment centers on how Democratic control could shape the operating environment for digital assets and market infrastructure. The stakes are significant for cryptocurrency markets tracking policy signals and regulatory priorities.
Ripple RLUSD Adds $972M in 90 Days; USDT at $178.3B
Ripple RLUSD expanded by roughly $972 million over the past 90 days, lifting its circulating supply to about $2.57 billion. The gain makes RLUSD the fastest-growing major stablecoin of the quarter as larger rivals, including USDT and USDC, saw contraction. Tether’s USDT current supply stands near $178.3 billion.
Bitcoin nears $78K in V-shaped rally as election jitters ebb
Bitcoin (BTC) approached $78,000 on Wednesday, staging a swift V-shaped recovery as U.S. midterm election uncertainty faded. The rebound underscores renewed risk appetite across crypto, with BTC leading the move and reclaiming momentum after a brief pause tied to the vote. Traders refocused on price as political overhang eased.
Moscow Exchange to list Bitcoin and USDT in December
Bitcoin (BTC) and Tether’s USDT will list on the U.S.-sanctioned Moscow Exchange in December, aiming to bring back crypto trading that Russians conduct abroad. One of the assets, USDT, is issued by a company that freezes wallets appearing on the U.S. sanctions list, underscoring compliance risks.
Crypto Braces for Policy Shift as Democrats Gain Congress
Crypto regulation faces a new direction as Democrats surge toward Senate and House majorities after the Nov. 3, 2026 midterms, breaking Republican dominance across all three branches. The change in congressional control matters for the industry’s legislative agenda and the regulatory tone likely to emerge in the next session.
Zcash Drops 7% as Privacy Coins Slide; $14.55M Wiped
Zcash (ZEC) fell 7% on Tuesday as privacy coins slid during a broader crypto sell-off that pushed bitcoin toward $76,000. ZEC plunged from above $1,250 to $1,125 before rebounding to $1,170. The move triggered $14.55 million in liquidations, with more than 85% coming from long positions.
Bitcoin Breaks Midterm Pattern Traced to 2014
Bitcoin is breaking a midterm election pattern dating back to 2014, marking a notable divergence as markets head into Nov. 3, 2026. The move matters because it challenges an established cycle traders have watched around U.S. midterms, raising questions about how BTC will trade as results filter through.
Liquid Network Restores Bitcoin Reserves After 600 BTC Gap
Liquid Network restored its Bitcoin reserves on Nov. 2, closing a 600 BTC ($46 million) shortfall from a September hack and bringing LBTC back to full backing. The move matters for users relying on 1:1 BTC-LBTC swaps and signals operational normalization after nearly two months of remediation.
Bitcoin Ally Lummis Successor: Trump Backs Hageman
Bitcoin advocate Cynthia Lummis’ Wyoming Senate seat is up for a successor today. Former President Donald Trump reaffirmed support for Rep. Harriet Hageman, who won the August Republican primary with 62.7% against four challengers, setting up a general election contest against Democrat James Byrd. The outcome matters for crypto policy.
Bitcoin Sinks Under $77K as Chip Rout Hits Nasdaq 100
Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $77,000 on Tuesday as a chip-led equity selloff deepened ahead of the U.S. midterm vote. The Nasdaq 100 slipped into correction territory, pressuring risk assets and dragging Asian stocks lower, while ZEC plunged and BNB slid below a key round-number level.
Bitcoin Volatility Curve Shows Midterm Bump Nov. 2
Bitcoin volatility showed a midterm bump on Nov. 2, 2026, with the term structure indicating elevated implied risk at intermediate maturities. The shift highlights traders’ focus on mid-horizon outcomes, with pricing diverging from nearer and longer-dated tenors. The development matters for hedging, options strategies and risk management across BTC markets.
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