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High-Tier Ethereum Wallet Addresses Distribute While Retail Investors Step In to Accumulate

Heightened market volatility has kept Ethereum's price below $2,000, leading to a divergence in investor behavior. According to Santiment, high-tier holders (with at least 1,000 ETH) are selling, reducing their collective holdings to below 75% of the total supply after distributing about 1.5% since Christmas. Meanwhile, retail and low-tier investors (holding less than 1 ETH) are accumulating, pushing their collective stash to a record 2.3% of the supply. Mid-tier investors (1–1,000 ETH) are also buying, reaching over 23% ownership for the first time since July 2025. Additionally, Ethereum staking demand is at an all-time high, with a queue of 4.1 million ETH and a 71-day waiting period, indicating strong long-term conviction rather than short-term speculation.

bitcoinist02/13 01:02

High-Tier Ethereum Wallet Addresses Distribute While Retail Investors Step In to Accumulate

bitcoinist02/13 01:02

MEXC Surges to Third Place Among Global Crypto Exchanges, Doubles Trading Volume in 2025

MEXC has surged to become the third-largest global cryptocurrency exchange by spot trading volume, capturing 7.8% market share with $1.5 trillion in trades throughout 2025, according to Coingecko. The platform achieved 90.9% year-over-year growth, far exceeding the industry average of 7.6%. Its success is attributed to a retail-focused strategy and a transformative zero-fee trading model, which attracted new and active traders. While major competitors like Binance and Bybit saw declining volumes, MEXC grew alongside other rising exchanges. The exchange aims to continue removing barriers to entry and enhancing user experience, supporting its position as a top player in the crypto market.

TheNewsCrypto02/11 10:17

MEXC Surges to Third Place Among Global Crypto Exchanges, Doubles Trading Volume in 2025

TheNewsCrypto02/11 10:17

Is Bitcoin price setting a trap near $72K before BTC’s next move?

Bitcoin's price hovered near $72K after a volatile week, with a potential short-term move expected from Monday's trading session. The 4-hour chart indicates a bearish trend, with key resistance at $72K–$74K. Despite a MACD nearing a bullish crossover, the On-Balance Volume (OBV) suggests low buying interest, supporting a bearish outlook. However, a possible short squeeze could drive prices toward $80K to liquidate overhead shorts before resuming a downtrend. Retail investors showed panic-driven selling during recent declines, but their influence remains limited. A break above $79.3K would invalidate the bearish structure.

ambcrypto02/09 13:01

Is Bitcoin price setting a trap near $72K before BTC’s next move?

ambcrypto02/09 13:01

MEXC COO Vugar Usi on Navigating Crypto’s 2026 Reset: Why Retail-First Exchanges Are Winning

MEXC COO Vugar Usi, speaking at the CoinGecko Meetup #33, discussed why retail-focused cryptocurrency exchanges are gaining traction despite increasing institutional involvement. Despite Bitcoin's decline from its October 2025 peak of $126,000 to below $69,000, Usi emphasized the importance of retail traders in navigating market volatility. He highlighted two major shifts: broader regulatory and institutional acceptance of crypto, and the evolution of exchanges into multi-functional "super apps." With over 90% of its 40 million users being retail traders—unlike competitors where 80% of volume is institutional—MEXC leverages its zero-fee model across 3,000+ listings, tokenized equities, and precious metals. Usi described this as a "sweet spot" between beginner platforms and decentralized exchanges. He stressed that trading volume, not just user numbers, indicates real success. Looking ahead to 2026, MEXC plans to enhance user protection measures, maintain its zero-fee structure, and continue supporting retail traders, expressing long-term confidence in Bitcoin and strategic opportunities at current market levels.

TheNewsCrypto02/09 10:50

MEXC COO Vugar Usi on Navigating Crypto’s 2026 Reset: Why Retail-First Exchanges Are Winning

TheNewsCrypto02/09 10:50

Lighter rallies 13% as retail buys – Why are whales still selling LIT?

Lighter (LIT) rallied over 13% in 24 hours, driven by a surge in perpetual futures trading volume on its decentralized exchange, which grew 34% in a week and hit a yearly daily high of $7.53 billion. Despite the gains and retail buying, LIT's price remained stagnant, trapped in a $1.40–$2.04 range. On-chain data revealed a tug-of-war: retail traders were opening long positions, while whales continued to sell and profit from short positions, creating significant sell pressure. For a sustained uptrend, LIT must break above key resistance levels at $1.805 and $2.041; otherwise, consolidation may continue.

ambcrypto02/08 04:03

Lighter rallies 13% as retail buys – Why are whales still selling LIT?

ambcrypto02/08 04:03

Bitcoin’s Biggest Holders Pull Back, Control 68% Of Supply

Reports indicate a significant shift in Bitcoin ownership, with large holders (wallets containing 10 to 10,000 BTC) reducing their collective share of the supply to a nine-month low of approximately 68%. This group sold off around 81,068 BTC over an eight-day period. Conversely, smaller retail investors, or "shrimp" wallets holding under 0.1 BTC, increased their holdings to the highest level since mid-2024. This redistribution, occurring as Bitcoin's price dropped to the low $60,000s, has led to thinner liquidity and heightened market volatility. The overall crypto market sentiment has plunged to "extreme fear," a level not seen since 2022, influenced by broader risk-off moves in traditional markets.

bitcoinist02/07 06:01

Bitcoin’s Biggest Holders Pull Back, Control 68% Of Supply

bitcoinist02/07 06:01

ZRO down 10% after retail sells hard, but are more losses next?

ZRO, the native token of LayerZero, has declined by 10% amid a significant altcoin market downturn. Technical analysis indicates a bearish structure, with the price failing to sustain a breakout above a key Fibonacci level and eyeing a further drop toward the 50% retracement mark at $1.45. On-chain data reveals intense selling pressure, with a high volume of small retail sell orders on DEXs like Uniswap. Additionally, network activity has sharply declined, with transaction counts and amounts falling over 70% in three weeks. Analysts suggest the broader bearish trend may persist, potentially extending losses through the year.

ambcrypto02/06 08:52

ZRO down 10% after retail sells hard, but are more losses next?

ambcrypto02/06 08:52

Gemini Leaves For USA Market Dominance As MAXI Emerges As A Top Contender

Gemini exchange is strategically withdrawing from secondary markets like Canada, the Netherlands, and France to focus on dominating the U.S. market and capturing institutional capital. This shift creates a divergence: regulated platforms target safety and compliance, while retail traders seek high-risk, high-reward opportunities on-chain. Maxi Doge ($MAXI) emerges as a meme token catering to this demand, offering gamified trading, leverage-like features, and staking rewards. Its presale has raised over $4.5M, reflecting strong retail interest as on-chain volumes grow. The project represents a cultural shift toward aggressive, community-driven trading amid increasing central exchange regulation.

bitcoinist02/05 19:02

Gemini Leaves For USA Market Dominance As MAXI Emerges As A Top Contender

bitcoinist02/05 19:02

Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $545M Outflows for Second Day

Spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced net outflows of $545 million for the second consecutive day, signaling a shift in institutional sentiment amid market volatility. While institutional investors reduced exposure, retail activity remained active on global exchanges, partially offsetting selling pressure. Analysts note that large ETF redemptions contribute to additional downward price pressure as underlying Bitcoin is sold. The trend reflects a short-term risk-off mood influenced by macroeconomic factors, interest rates, and geopolitical events. Despite outflows, market structure remains sound with deep liquidity. Mainstream financial media increasingly track ETF flows as a key indicator of traditional finance's sentiment toward crypto. If outflows persist, short-term pressure may continue, but market cycles often alternate between inflows and outflows.

TheNewsCrypto02/05 12:26

Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $545M Outflows for Second Day

TheNewsCrypto02/05 12:26

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