TL;DR CME Group launched Solana futures contracts in two sizes: micro (25 SOL) and full-size (500 SOL), with cash settlement. The futures aim to attract institutional investors looking for a safe investment option in the crypto market, facilitating the management of risks associated with SOL investments.

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A Bitcoin whale opened a $450M short position on Hyperliquid with 40x leverage. The whale deposited $5M in USDC to strengthen its position and avoid liquidation.

The proposed amendment would include various cryptocurrencies in the in the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF.

Solana (SOL) has been under intense selling pressure, with the price failing to reclaim key resistance levels after weeks of fear-driven market conditions. Bulls lost control when SOL dropped below $180, a crucial support level that previously held firm.

Michael Saylor's newly rebranded software company turned bitcoin treasury firm Strategy, announced a 130 BTC purchase on Monday as the dominant cryptocurrency hovered just above $83,000, staying mostly flat since last week.

North Korean Lazarus group holds more Bitcoins than El Salvador and Bhutan. Lazarus group converted all the stolen Ethereum in Bybit hack into Bitcoins.

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FalconX makes history with CME's first major Solana futures block trade, signaling growing institutional crypto interest.

TL;DR A whale opened a $400 million short position in Bitcoin with 40x leverage, triggering significant market volatility. Their entry price was $84,000, and if BTC surpasses $86,000, the position will be liquidated.

Asset management firm Hashdex has filed an amendment with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to include Litecoin in its Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF.

Bitcoin miners have offloaded over $27M in profits as BTC trades near key resistance. Will this selling cap Bitcoin's upside?

Bitcoin's (BTC) 90-day open interest, i.e., the aggregated USD-denominated value of all futures and contracts unsettled so far, losing its volume.

Bitcoin (BTC) critics have heaped different allegations on the coin and its technology over the years. Despite the coin's backlash, it remains the unchallenged top cryptocurrency.

Limiting access to the chain that launched Trump's memecoin is like shutting investors out from Amazon or Google during their initial offerings, says Hadley Stern, at Marinade Labs.

U.S.-listed Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded funds are grappling with their most prolonged stretch of net outflows since their debut in January last year, as investors react to market volatility spurred by President Donald Trump's tariff-driven trade policies. What Happened: Over the past five weeks, the group of 12 Bitcoin ETFs has collectively shed more than $5.5 billion, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

A report shared by CoinShares reveals that last week, the largest top market cap cryptocurrencies faced massive withdrawals initiated by investors in light of the uncertainty that has been dominating the market recently.

South Korea's central bank has expressed skepticism about adding Bitcoin to its foreign exchange reserves, citing concerns over extreme price volatility and liquidity risks.

For the first time in more than four years, Bitcoiners are moving forward with changes to the project's underlying software, Blockspace writes.

Eyes are currently on a mysterious Bitcoin whale holding a massive $400 million short position, with market observers curious to see where it all ends.

A whale on Hyperliquid still holds a short BTC position for $449M, despite the efforts of other traders to boost BTC to the whale's liquidation price.

As of today, CME Group offers the new contracts in two sizes: a micro-sized contract covering 25 SOL and a larger contract covering 500 SOL.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) has added 130 more Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to its already massive digital asset reserves, bringing its total BTC holdings to 499,226. What Happened: According to an SEC filing, the purchase, completed between March 10 and Marc 16, cost the company approximately $10.7 million, at an average price of just under $83,000 per Bitcoin.

TL;DR Michael Saylor suggested that major tech companies might integrate Bitcoin into mobile devices, although there is no official confirmation. Bitcoin adoption on smartphones would enhance accessibility and could transform financial and regulatory markets. If this integration materializes, millions of users could manage BTC without relying on external applications.

Goldman Sachs, co-head of global commodities research Daan Struyven, says financial institutions and federal banks are taking up more special metals positions than Bitcoin. Speaking on CNBC's Squawk Box Monday, Struyven explained that US-based commodity prices are up due to “tariff expectations.

As the United States prepares to launch its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, North Korea has quietly vaulted into the top holders of Bitcoin globally.

North Korea became the world's fifth-largest sovereign Bitcoin holder after Lazarus stole over $1.4 billion from Bybit.

Solana (SOL), the sixth-largest cryptocurrency asset by market capitalization, appears likely to witness significant growth in the coming week. SOL, which has seen its market cap grow from to $65.08 billion in just five years since inception, looks poised to retest higher levels.

Looks like no one's coming to the party.

Crypto analyst SiDec has raised the possibility of the Solana price dropping to double digits. The analyst revealed major levels to watch for entries as market participants brace up for this massive crash.

November 11, 2024: Strategy initiated its aggressive buying spree with 27,200 BTC ($2B).

Strategy's holdings now total nearly half a million Bitcoin, maintaining its position as the world's largest corporate Bitcoin holder.

Bulls are losing their positions at the beginning of the week, according to CoinMarketCap.

Bitcoin's last dip below $80,000 has fueled concerns of a deeper decline, with some analysts predicting a significant drop if market conditions worsen.

Solana (SOL) has lost 34.9% of its value in the past month and currently stands at $127.6 per token.

Strategy, the company formerly known as MicroStrategy, has continued its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation with another purchase.

One suspect, a 16-year-old, remains unidentified. Two teenagers remain in custody, while a third has posted a bond of $100,000.

Ripple's long-running legal battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly nearing its conclusion, according to sources within the agency, cited by an XRP community member dubbed Andrew. The insiders claim that negotiations involving the five-year court case could reclassify XRP as a commodity.

U.S.-listed miners maintained their share of the network hashrate at around 30%, the report said.

This move has garnered attention as it seeks to cement the reserve into law. It aims to prevent any future changes that could undermine its value or stability.

It's an oft-debated topic, as Bitcoin skates with its all-time highs despite recent falls, and gold is at its all-time high denominated in US dollars.

As gold surges past $3,000, Bitcoin struggles to keep pace, raising questions about its role as a recession hedge.

Despite the current market uncertainty, prominent crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe remains highly optimistic about Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and altcoins. What Happened: Van de Poppe argued on X on Monday that while sentiment feels low, market bottoms present the best buying opportunities, adding that this bull cycle is more complex than previous ones.

At the beginning of 2025, XRP saw a significant upward performance, reaching as high as the $3.2 level in January. After witnessing a strong bullish performance, the altcoin has been faced with bearish conditions that have slowed down its growth.

Schiff insists Bitcoin's downfall is inevitable, warning the bubble will burst sooner or later.

The crypto market's volatility has left altcoins in limbo, uncertain about potential gains or losses, and heavily reliant on external factors. These influences could determine whether a recovery rally occurs.

The Bank of Korea has reaffirmed its cautious stance on including Bitcoin in its foreign exchange reserves, citing concerns over volatility and liquidity.