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$8 Billion Options Quake in Bitcoin and Ethereum! What Does It Signal for BTC and ETH Prices?
The leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins have been experiencing a rapid recovery in recent days. While the $100,000 level is being discussed again for BTC, the expiration date for option contracts in the crypto market has come today, as it does every Friday. These options are even more important because they fall on the last Friday of both the week and the month. According to the news of Singapore-based crypto options data platform Greeks.live, 78,000 Bitcoin and 461,000 Ethereum options will expire on April 25 on the Deribit derivatives exchange. Accordingly, the Put/Call Ratio of BTC options is 0.75, the maximum loss point is $86,000 and the notional value is $7.18 billion. When we look at Ethereum, ETH options have a Put/Call Ratio of 0.82, a maximum loss point of $1,900, and a notional value of $820 million. Bitcoin and Ethereum Recovered! Bitcoin and Ethereum have rebounded strongly this week. According to analysts at Greeks.live, US President Donald Trump’s show of weakness in the trade and tariff wars gave the market a lot of confidence and a rapid recovery was seen. However, uncertainty in the market will continue for a long time. While options account for a quarter of total positions, the share of puts was higher this month, reflecting the market's concern about a downside. However, the recent rise and recovery in the market has significantly increased the share of call options expiring in June, and investors have become more optimistic about the future of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. What Does the Put/Call Ratio Signal for Bitcoin and Ethereum? The put/call ratio is calculated by dividing the number of put options by the number of call options. A ratio below 1 means there are more buys than puts, indicating an uptrend. A ratio above 1 means there are more puts than calls, indicating a downtrend. A ratio close to 1 means the market is balanced or neutral. For Bitcoin, this ratio is 0.75, while for Ethereum it is 0.82. Although these ratios are numerically below 1 and indicate an upward trend, being closer to 1 means the market will be balanced. However, time will tell how these ratios will affect the price. At this point, do not make your investment decisions based on a single data or report. April 25 Options Data 78,000 BTC options expired with a Put Call Ratio of 0.75, a Maxpain point of $86,000 and a notional value of $7.18 billion. 461,000 ETH options expired with a Put Call Ratio of 0.82, a Maxpain point of $1,900 and a notional value of $820 million. Bitcoin and… — Greeks.live (@GreeksLive) April 25, 2025 *This is not investment advice. Continue Reading: $8 Billion Options Quake in Bitcoin and Ethereum! What Does It Signal for BTC and ETH Prices?

BitcoinSistemi 2025-04-25 16:56
Bitcoin Season Reigns: Altcoin Index Flatlines Near Record Lows
Altcoin Season Index remains at 18, deep in Bitcoin Season territory. A recent low of 13 was recorded on March 12. Altcoin market cap shows no significant recovery versus Bitcoin. The altcoin market has not shown much of a revival despite growing excitement around institutional inflows by way of ETF approvals. According to CoinMarketCap’s Altcoin Season Index , the current score stands at 18/100, placing the market firmly in “Bitcoin Season.” Understanding the Altcoin Season Index This key metric tracks whether the top 100 altcoins (excluding stablecoins and wrapped tokens) have collectively outperformed Bitcoin over the preceding 90 days. A score above 75 historically signals a true “Altcoin Season,” a period characterized by significant capital rotation from Bitcoin into higher-beta altcoins as investors chase greater short-term returns. Such seasons typically feature parabolic altcoin price surges, amplified social media hype, and increased retail participation. Related: Crypto Christopher: These 5 Altcoins Show Strong Pre-Bull Run Signs Current Market State: Bitcoin Dominance Persists But recent readings have remained consist… The post Bitcoin Season Reigns: Altcoin Index Flatlines Near Record Lows appeared first on Coin Edition .

Coin Edition 2025-04-25 16:45
SEC Moves to Dismiss Lawsuit Against Blockchain Firm Dragonchain, DRGN Surges 100%
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a joint motion with blockchain company Dragonchain to dismiss its ongoing lawsuit against the firm. The decision, submitted on Thursday , reflects a broader policy shift within the agency following the establishment of its Crypto Task Force earlier this year. The SEC originally launched legal action against Dragonchain in August 2022, accusing the firm and its affiliates of conducting an unregistered securities offering through their 2017 initial coin offering (ICO). Trump’s Reelection Triggers Softer SEC Stance on Crypto Regulation Under former Chair Gary Gensler, the SEC pursued aggressive enforcement actions against numerous crypto projects, asserting that many digital assets qualified as unregistered investment securities. However, with President Donald Trump’s reelection and Gensler’s departure, the SEC has softened its stance on cryptocurrency regulation. The newly formed Crypto Task Force has focused on clarifying which digital assets fall outside the agency’s jurisdiction, recently stating that most meme coins are not considered securities. NEW from me: SEC Drops Dragonchain Lawsuit in Latest Crypto Enforcement Reversal “We finally have the right to innovate without fear,” @dragonchain founder @j0j0r0 told me. Read the Friday edition of the @CryptoAmerica_ newsletter https://t.co/9iEMYj1oaD — Eleanor Terrett (@EleanorTerrett) April 25, 2025 “In light of the foregoing, and in the exercise of its discretion and as a policy matter, the Commission believes the dismissal of this case is appropriate,” the SEC noted in its filing. The news of the dismissal sparked a sharp rally in Dragonchain’s native token, DRGN, which surged more than 100% in the past 24 hours, reaching $0.07898, according to CoinMarketCap . Crypto-Friendly Paul Atkins Sworn as SEC Chair As reported, Paul Atkins was sworn in as Chairman of the SEC on Monday, marking a leadership shift that is being welcomed by the digital asset industry. Under Atkins’ leadership, the SEC has already withdrawn or delayed several prominent cases against crypto firms. The agency dropped its lawsuits against Coinbase and Cumberland DRW earlier this year, and a separate investigation into Uniswap Labs closed in February without enforcement action. Last week, the agency also closed its investigation into CyberKongz , a prominent Ethereum-based NFT and gaming project, with no enforcement action taken. More recently, the SEC announced it would not pursue further legal action against Richard Schueler, better known as Richard Heart, the founder of Hex, PulseChain, and PulseX. SEC attorney Matthew Gulde informed New York District Court Judge Carol Bagley Amon that the regulator would not file an amended complaint following the court’s earlier dismissal of its case. Judge Amon had thrown out the SEC’s initial complaint on February 28, citing a lack of jurisdiction, as Heart’s activities were deemed not specifically directed at U.S. investors. The post SEC Moves to Dismiss Lawsuit Against Blockchain Firm Dragonchain, DRGN Surges 100% appeared first on Cryptonews .

cryptonews 2025-04-25 16:02
North Korea Develops Novel, More Sophisticated Methods to Target Crypto Industry
North Korean hackers have been developing fresh and increasingly sophisticated methods to steal crypto funds: Zoom meetings, hiding malware in GitHub and NPM packages, and establishing legal entities in the USA, to name just a few. Registering an actual company is the rarest method among these, and it’s the most difficult one. Yet, researchers have found several instances of threat actors creating businesses in the US to attract crypto developers and spread a data-stealing code. More specifically, according to researchers at the security firm Silent Push , they registered the companies Blocknovas LLC and Softglide LLC in New Mexico and New York using fake identities and addresses. The report has shared a list of the fake identities connected to the campaign. Source: Silent Push The researchers have discovered another business, Angeloper Agency , which has connections to this scheme. However, this one doesn’t seem to be registered in the US. Of the three, Blocknovas is the most active front company, the report says. Notably, Kasey Best, director of threat intelligence at Silent Push, was quoted by Reuters as saying that, “this is a rare example of North Korean hackers actually managing to set up legal corporate entities in the US in order to create corporate fronts used to attack unsuspecting job applicants.” Furthermore, this attack is similar – and may be linked – to the attempted data theft recently reported by a number of crypto industry insiders. Nick Bax of the Security Alliance , shared last month that a threat group is working to steal data and funds through fake business calls on Zoom . Having audio issues on your Zoom call? That's not a VC, it's North Korean hackers. Fortunately, this founder realized what was going on. The call starts with a few "VCs" on the call. They send messages in the chat saying they can't hear your audio, or suggesting there's an… pic.twitter.com/ZnW8Mtof4F — Nick Bax.eth (@bax1337) March 11, 2025 The attackers’ goal is ‘simple.’ Attract crypto developers and infect their devices with malicious software via a link they send during the interview. They may be pretending to experience technical issues, for example, and will ask the target to click on a link. Bax said the threat group stole “$10s of millions of dollars” using this tactic, and others continue to copy it. You might also like Lazarus Group Deposits 400 ETH to Tornado Cash, Hackers Target Crypto Vets on Zoom Contagious Interviews and Malicious JavaScript Silent Push says that what it found is a new campaign. The entity behind it is the North Korean APT (advanced persistent threat) group ‘Contagious Interview. ’ This is a subgroup of the notorious state-sponsored Lazarus Group . Best told Reuters that the job interviews “lead to sophisticated malware deployments in order to compromise the cryptocurrency wallets of developers.” Also, they target the developers’ passwords and credentials, possibly to use them in “further attacks on legitimate businesses.” Per the report, Silent Push confirmed “multiple victims” of the latest interview campaign. Source: blocknovas.com However, the FBI has seized Blocknovas’ domain “as part of a law enforcement action against North Korean Cyber Actors who utilized this domain to deceive individuals with fake job postings and distribute malware.” The other two websites are still operational at the time of writing. But this is not all. Another highly sophisticated line of attack is inserting malicious JavaScript into GitHub repositories and NPM packages. Lazarus began this campaign in August 2024, stealing funds and data through supply chain attacks. Furthermore, this attack vector is evolving. Notably, the malware, called Marstech1, targets popular crypto wallets. Various reports have named MetaMask , Exodus , and Atomic . Cybersecurity company SecurityScorecard found 233 victims who installed the Marstech1 implant between September 2024 and January 2025. You might also like New Malicious Campaign Targets Atomic and Exodus Wallets The post North Korea Develops Novel, More Sophisticated Methods to Target Crypto Industry appeared first on Cryptonews .

cryptonews 2025-04-25 15:52
Ondo Finance’s ONDO token soars above $1 following SEC’s crypto task force meeting
Ondo Finance’s native ONDO token has surged past the $1 threshold after a high-profile meeting with the SEC’s Crypto Task Force . This remarkable uptick has propelled ONDO to a $3.19 billion valuation, marking the highest level since early March. Over the past 24 hours, the token has climbed by an impressive 14.8%, driven by a record $644.98 million in trading volume across spot markets. On-chain metrics underline this strength, as derivatives trading volume exploded by 128.22% to reach $1.44 billion. Concurrently, open interest in ONDO futures contracts has increased by 29.27% according to Coinglass data, reflecting growing speculative interest among traders deploying leverage. In addition, the underlying liquidity of the Ondo Finance protocol remains robust, with a Total Value Locked hovering around $1.01 billion, reinforcing institutional confidence in its tokenization model. The meeting with the SEC crypto task force The much-hyped meeting convened by the US SEC Crypto Task Force was led by Commissioner Hester Peirce and aimed at exploring compliant frameworks for tokenized securities. During the meeting, representatives from Ondo Finance, including CEO Nathan Allman and CSO Ian De Bode, collaborated with legal experts from Davis Polk & Wardwell in presenting structured tokenization proposals. During the meeting, the representatives discussed key considerations such as registration requirements, broker-dealer rules, market structure regulations, and financial crimes compliance. The meeting also looked into state corporate law implications and explored sandbox mechanisms designed to foster regulated innovation within the digital assets space. This engagement underscores Ondo’s strategic pursuit of legally compliant institutional-grade tokenization solutions that bridge traditional finance and blockchain systems. Also, earlier in the year, Ondo Finance had notably donated $1 million to support the inauguration fund for President Donald Trump, highlighting its active political engagement. Around the same period, Davis Polk & Wardwell was named counsel to Truth Social for its forthcoming launch of crypto-linked ETFs, illustrating the firm’s deepening ties to both political and digital finance sectors. Technical analysis: can ONDO remain above $1? Technical analysis further strengthened the bullish case for ONDO, seeing that the token has broken out of a descending re-accumulation pattern charted over recent weeks. A decisive close above $0.98 has been interpreted by analysts as a catalyst for an initial 21% rally toward $1.18, according to leading market watchers. Ondo price chart by TradingView Notably, should the token breach its immediate resistance near $1.09, technical models suggest a potential extension to $1.20 on sustained momentum. Beyond that, a macro-scale rally targeting $1.88 appears within reach if current bullish conditions and trading volumes hold firm. At present, the primary support level resides at roughly $0.81, a zone that has historically offered reliable buying interest. Should price action continue to favor longs, some prognosticators even envision a surge toward $3.50, leveraging the same momentum that drove ONDO’s rapid ascent this week. Overall, the convergence of regulatory clarity, technical breakouts, and heightened derivatives activity forms a potent recipe for ONDO’s sustained upward trajectory. However, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is quickly approaching the overbought region, signaling a potential reversal that could see the token retest the support at $0.81. The post Ondo Finance’s ONDO token soars above $1 following SEC’s crypto task force meeting appeared first on Invezz

Invezz 2025-04-25 15:35
FED Takes a Step Back! Huge Move Towards Cryptocurrencies!
The US Federal Reserve has taken an important step for the cryptocurrency industry. Accordingly, the FED announced that it has withdrawn the regulatory restrictions that banks have imposed on cryptocurrency and stablecoin activities. The Federal Reserve announced that it has rescinded its 2022 and 2023 audit letters requiring state member banks to provide advance notice of their cryptocurrency and stablecoin activities. The FED announced that from now on, such activities will be supervised through the standard supervisory process and that it will adopt a more flexible approach to the activities of banks. “The Federal Reserve Board announced on Thursday that it has withdrawn its guidance on banks’ crypto-asset and dollar token activities and made related changes to its expectations regarding these activities. This ensures that the Board's expectations remain aligned with evolving risks and further support innovation in the banking system.” As a result, the Fed will no longer wait for banks to report and will instead monitor banks’ cryptocurrency activities through its normal supervisory process. Finally, the Fed added that it will collaborate with U.S. agencies to assess whether additional guidance is needed to support innovation, including cryptocurrency activities. While this move by the FED was welcomed by the cryptocurrency industry, famous Bitcoin bull Michael Saylor said in his post, “Banks can now start supporting Bitcoin.” *This is not investment advice. Continue Reading: FED Takes a Step Back! Huge Move Towards Cryptocurrencies!

BitcoinSistemi 2025-04-25 15:31
SEC Delays Crypto ETF Decisions Amid Application Surge
Multiple ETF Decisions Postponed The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently announced delays in its decisions regarding several cryptocurrency Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). This includes the Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs from Bitwise, as well as the Hedera ETF proposed by Canary Capital. The SEC stated that these postponements are due to the need … Continue reading "SEC Delays Crypto ETF Decisions Amid Application Surge" The post SEC Delays Crypto ETF Decisions Amid Application Surge appeared first on Cryptoknowmics-Crypto News and Media Platform .

Cryptoknowmics 2025-04-25 15:06
STX Token Surges as New Financial Opportunities Emerge in the Stacks Ecosystem
The STX token has surged by 56%, reaching a two-month high. BitGo introduced sBTC to enhance Bitcoin's usability in decentralized finance. Continue Reading: STX Token Surges as New Financial Opportunities Emerge in the Stacks Ecosystem The post STX Token Surges as New Financial Opportunities Emerge in the Stacks Ecosystem appeared first on COINTURK NEWS .

CoinTurk News 2025-04-25 15:01
CME’s XRP Futures to debut in May: A game-changer for the altcoin?
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AMB Crypto 2025-04-25 15:00
Tron (TRX) Founder Justin Sun Reveals Ethereum (ETH) Price Prediction! "Until July 30th…"
A remarkable new post came from Tron (TRX) founder Justin Sun, known for his Ethereum (ETH) purchases and strong support. Stating that Ethereum's 10-year anniversary and his own birthday are on the same day, July 30, Justin Sun claimed that the ETH price could reach $5,000 by this date. Will Ethereum Hit New ATH by July? Ethereum could see a 10x increase in value, potentially reaching $5,000, according to Justin Sun. Sun’s prediction created excitement and discussion in the crypto world as the Ethereum price is currently below $2,000. Sun’s prediction comes as the Ethereum Foundation prepares for a massive global celebration to mark its tenth anniversary. The Ethereum Foundation encourages individuals and groups around the world to organize local meetups. As part of this, the foundation announced the Ecosystem Support Program, stating that it will provide financial support of up to $500 per event as part of the incentive. According to the announcement, funding applications must be submitted by June 15, 2025. Sun did not provide a specific timeline for his $5,000 Ethereum prediction. While Sun’s prediction is exciting, some experts have argued that Ethereum still faces issues with scalability, high gas fees, and slow transaction times. Ethereum shares the same birthday as me—this date is truly meaningful. I suggest a 10x increase—let’s commemorate it together at $5,000! https://t.co/o8Ci30xbhH — H.E. Justin Sun (@justinsuntron) April 24, 2025 Warned About Ethereum! The Tron founder drew attention to the excessive leverage problem in the Ethereum ecosystem in his post about a month ago. Sun noted that excessive leverage should be brought under control rather than waiting for a collapse that could harm Ethereum’s protocols and decentralized finance (DeFi) projects, emphasizing the need for early intervention and a coordinated solution. Related News: Tron Founder Justin Sun Issues Ethereum (ETH) Warning! "Must Be Solved Urgently!" *This is not investment advice. Continue Reading: Tron (TRX) Founder Justin Sun Reveals Ethereum (ETH) Price Prediction! "Until July 30th…"

BitcoinSistemi 2025-04-25 14:53
SEC Dismisses Case Against Dragonchain, Sparking Market Surge
The SEC officially withdrew its case against Dragonchain, marking a significant development. This decision sparked a remarkable increase in the value of the DRGN altcoin. Continue Reading: SEC Dismisses Case Against Dragonchain, Sparking Market Surge The post SEC Dismisses Case Against Dragonchain, Sparking Market Surge appeared first on COINTURK NEWS .

CoinTurk News 2025-04-25 14:21
Crypto Expert Reveals Bitcoin’s Short-Term Surge and Potential Market Corrections
Crypto Capo predicts a short-term rise for Bitcoin, but warns of potential corrections. Ethereum and Solana show promising growth potential, needing careful strategic planning. Continue Reading: Crypto Expert Reveals Bitcoin’s Short-Term Surge and Potential Market Corrections The post Crypto Expert Reveals Bitcoin’s Short-Term Surge and Potential Market Corrections appeared first on COINTURK NEWS .

CoinTurk News 2025-04-25 14:01

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