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RISEx Launches ‘Ignite’ Season 1 Points Program, Following $3B in Volume During the Early Access Phase
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RISEx Launches ‘Ignite’ Season 1 Points Program, Following $3B in Volume During the Early Access Phase

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Singapore, Singapore, July 24th, 2026, Chainwire

Backed by Galaxy Ventures and Vitalik Buterin, the ultra-high-performance perp DEX has officially launched its public rewards program. 

RISEx, the fully on-chain perpetuals exchange built on the high-throughput RISE Chain, has officially launched Ignite: Season 1, its core loyalty and ecosystem points program. Following an invite-only beta phase that generated over $3 billion in cumulative trading volume, the program marks the next major step in RISEx’s broader ecosystem rollout as the protocol builds toward long-term community ownership and future token distribution.

Launch week concluded today with the distribution of the Season 0 retroactive points, recognizing the users who traded on a merit-based, invite-only venue with no guarantee of reward.

The program also carries a claim no competing venue can make: 100% of RISE points are allocated to RISEx users, including traders, LPs, and builder code integrators. RISE is an exchange chain, and RISEx is its product. Rather than splitting rewards across a diffuse ecosystem, the entire network’s incentive weight routes through the venue where activity actually happens.

The launch arrives amidst a massive structural shift in crypto derivatives, with decentralized perpetuals rapidly devouring centralized venue market share. Following the successful live deployment of its core exchange infrastructure, including cross-asset netted-margining and native Real-World Asset (RWA) trading, the public opening of RISEx’s rewards system marks the platform’s formal transition into global scale and growth mode.

Ecosystem Traction: By the Numbers

Prior to opening public rewards, the RISEx closed beta cultivated organic, institutional-grade liquidity and deep user engagement over three months:

  • $3 Billion+ in cumulative trading volume processed since genesis.
  • $26 Million+ in Open Interest (OI).
  • $15 Million+ in Total Value Locked (TVL).
  • 15,000+ Registered users accumulated entirely through a merit-based referral network.

Source: DUNE

Product First, Incentives Second “Much to the frustration of our growth team, I was adamant that we would not launch an incentives program until our core exchange engine reached absolute stability,” said Sam Battenally, CEO and co-founder of RISE Labs. “Too often, points programs are deployed prematurely to mask unfinished infrastructure or buy empty, temporary volume. We spent the last few months doing the hard engineering work instead by stabilizing core features like reduce-only GTC and bootstrapping deep, quality liquidity. If you are fueling the engine, it has to perform. Now that our core architecture is fully live, optimized, and performing at a world-class level, we are ready to scale.”

Ignite Season 1 Structure & Timeline

Ignite runs according to a product roadmap, and that is RISEx’s commitment to the RISE mission. As the exchange ships and reaches milestones, the season moves with it. AutoYield, Permissionless Portfolio Margin, and equity listings are all part of a larger vision to bring full-scale composable finance on-chain.

This is a deliberate design choice. Rewards should track real product progress rather than a marketing calendar that forces a program to overspend early or thin rewards later, penalizing the early contributors and active traders who showed up first.

  • Live Since: Week 1 of Ignite began on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 00:00 UTC.
  • Public Distribution: RISEx will distribute 200,000 points per week, settled every Tuesday, with the first weekly distribution on July 28, 2026, at 14:00 UTC.
  • Season Length: Ignite is expected to end no later than Q2 2027.
  • Allocation: 100% of RISE points are allocated to RISEx users, including traders, LPs, and builder code integrators.

Inside the Ignite Mechanics

Engineered to reward genuine, long-term ecosystem participation over predatory Sybil farming and artificial wash trading, Ignite evaluates user contribution across multiple health metrics rather than volume alone.

  • Multi-Layered Earning: Qualifying activity spans higher-order activity, total costs including fees, slippage and negative markouts, trading volume, and open interest and hold time.
  • Referral Rewards: Referrers earn an additional 10% of their referee’s points.
  • Undisclosed Weightings: The exact methodology and weightings are not published. This protects the program from being gamed.
  • Affiliate Program: For those who qualify, the affiliate program offers additional incentives such as fee rebates, point boosts, and more.

Institutional-Grade Architecture

RISEx achieves centralized-exchange execution speeds with full self-custody by utilizing RISE Chain, an EVM-compatible Layer 2 network delivering unprecedented 5 Ggas/s throughput and 1-millisecond latency. Because the exchange and the underlying blockchain share the same state, users benefit from a fully on-chain orderbook where collateral and interconnected DeFi positions exist within a single, atomic execution environment.

With the core perpetual exchange engine stabilized, the platform’s mid-term product roadmap is shifting toward the launch of native EVM Spot trading, AutoYield, and Permissionless Portfolio Margin.

Traders can clear the gate, check their retroactive allocations, and begin earning Season 1 points by visiting rise.trade.

About RISEx

RISEx is a fully on-chain perpetuals exchange built on RISE Chain. Delivering centralized-exchange execution speeds with full self-custody, RISEx features an on-chain orderbook that shares state and liquidity with the entire RISE DeFi ecosystem in a single transaction. RISEx offers institutional-grade crypto perpetuals with flexible collateral, with plans to expand into equities, forex, and commodities.

About RISE Chain

RISE Chain is a next-generation Ethereum Layer 2 purpose-built for high-performance DeFi, delivering 5 Ggas/s throughput and Web2-like latency via its proprietary Shreds architecture. Developed by RISE Labs, the network is backed by Galaxy Ventures, Vitalik Buterin, Finality Capital Partners, EtherFi, OrangeDAO, DACM, P2 Ventures, Stani Kulechov, and other leading digital asset investors.

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grigory@riselabs.xyz

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Bitcoin Sentiment Is Turning Bullish — But It’s Too Early To Celebrate: Report

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The Bitcoin bottom may be in — but don’t get your hopes up: It might struggle to go up anytime soon, according to one investment firm. 

A Friday report from European asset management firm CoinShares said that investors last week threw fresh cash at Bitcoin — and other crypto — exchange-traded products, indicating a change in sentiment. 

But other factors may hold digital asset markets from going higher, James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares, wrote. 

“We have said for some time that Bitcoin has probably reached, or is close to, its floor,” the report read. “But we see no significant upside potential from here.”

The report added that current macroeconomic headwinds, such as the US bombing Iran and rising oil prices, could see inflation go up again. 

Bitcoin’s price was up earlier this week, hitting a seven-day high of $65,501 on news that inflation in the US was softer than expected. It has since erased those gains and was recently trading for $64,010. 

The price of Bitcoin has typically done well on news that inflation is coming down because investors expect interest rates to come down. But Butterfill said that “a rate cut does not look probable at this stage.”

Bitcoin’s worst run on record

CoinShares’ data showed that investors pulled a total of $8 billion out of funds giving crypto exposure — “the worst run on record.” 

Last week, though, things reversed when $287 million hit crypto funds, CoinShares said, with the data so far showing that this week looks likely to be another positive streak.

The price of Bitcoin has typically done well when US investors — previously excluded from crypto investing — have bought shares in exchange-traded funds approved in 2024. 

The products — handled by the likes of BlackRock, Fidelity, and Grayscale — allow more traditional investors or Wall Street institutions to buy positions in Bitcoin via shares that trade on stock exchanges. 

Since BTC’s October all-time high of $126,080, crypto markets have faced a battering as those investors have fast cashed out of the funds. Bitcoin has struggled to make gains, especially after the US and Israel started bombing Iran, leading to a surge in the price of oil. 

The leading cryptocurrency is now nearly 50% below its record. 

“The dominant picture is that the current setup is prompting interest in adding positions, but caution prevails while sentiment remains broadly negative,” CoinShares added. 

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Early Bird pricing ends tonight for Founder Summit

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Tonight is your last chance to save up to $190 on your pass to TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026. Early Bird pricing ends today, at 11:59 p.m. PT, after which rates increase.

Founders rarely scale alone. The fastest path to growth comes from learning from founders who’ve already done it, connecting with peers tackling similar challenges, and building relationships with investors who can help accelerate your next stage of growth.

On November 4 in Boston, more than 1,000 founders and investors will gather for a highly curated day of tactical learning, candid conversations, and meaningful networking designed to help founders make smarter decisions and grow faster.

Don’t wait until prices increase. Register today before 11:59 p.m. PT to save up to $190. Bringing your team? Groups of four or more can save up to 30%.

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A founder-first event built for growth

Every session, discussion, and networking opportunity is designed around the real challenges founders face as they build, fund, and scale their companies.

You’ll connect with:

  • Founders navigating similar growth stages.
  • Experienced operators who have scaled teams, products, and revenue.
  • Investors sharing what they’re funding and what they’re looking for.

Whether you’re preparing to raise capital, refining your go-to-market strategy, or planning your next growth milestone, Founder Summit creates opportunities for conversations that can change the trajectory of your business.

Actionable insights for every stage

Founder Summit focuses on the decisions that define a startup’s future. Through breakout sessions and roundtable discussions, you’ll gain practical guidance on topics including:

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These founder-led conversations deliver practical takeaways you can apply immediately.

Learn from founders and investors who’ve done it

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Save up to $190 before tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT

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Lock.com Enters Early Access With Isolated Signing And Post-Quantum Architecture
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Lock.com Enters Early Access With Isolated Signing And Post-Quantum Architecture

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London, United Kingdom, May 18th, 2026, Chainwire

Quantography Labs announced the early-access release of Lock.com, a hardware-free crypto wallet built around an isolated, air-gapped security approach.

Lock.com is now available to early access users. The platform separates private key storage from network-connected systems, removing the need for dedicated hardware wallet devices.

Hardware wallets have long been the standard for protecting digital assets. But they come with a trade-off: users must trust the device, the manufacturer, and the supply chain behind it.

Lock.com removes that dependency by separating the signing environment from the broadcasting environment. Private keys remain on a fully offline signer, while transactions are created and broadcast on a connected device. Private keys never touch the internet. The system is designed to work with devices users already own, removing the need for purpose-built hardware.

Lock.com was built out of frustration with how crypto security works today. Too many people are still losing funds in ways that shouldn’t be happening, not because self-custody failed, but because the software environment around the hardware was never built to the same standard. Lock wanted to close that gap structurally

Lock.com is designed to function as an isolated crypto wallet without relying on third-party hardware manufacturers or proprietary device supply chains. The architecture integrates post-quantum cryptographic standards, specifically ML-DSA signatures and ML-KEM key encapsulation alongside the isolated signing model.

The early access phase is focused on gathering user feedback ahead of general availability. Early access enrolment is available at https://www.lock.com/

About Quantography Labs

Quantography Labs is an investment and technology firm focused on secure finance, digital assets, and applied research. The company develops privacy-focused, quantum-ready systems designed to advance the future of digital asset security and infrastructure. Lock.com is its first publicly released product.

Users can learn more about Lock.com’s isolated crypto wallet architecture: https://www.lock.com/

Contact

Neal Taylor
marketing@lock.com

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Berachain Is Too Early For Mainstream Adoption?
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Berachain Is Too Early For Mainstream Adoption?

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The cryptocurrency industry has repeatedly shown that timing matters as much as technology. Many blockchain networks launch years before mainstream users fully understand their value. Today, one of the most discussed questions among investors, developers, and early adopters is whether Berachain is arriving too early for mass adoption or positioning itself perfectly for the next Web3 growth cycle.

While still an emerging Layer-1 ecosystem, Berachain has begun attracting attention because of its liquidity-focused design and growing developer curiosity. Understanding whether a blockchain is “too early” requires examining infrastructure readiness, developer participation, ecosystem maturity, and real user demand.

What Mainstream Adoption Actually Means

Mainstream blockchain adoption does not happen overnight. It typically unfolds in several stages:

  • Infrastructure development
  • Developer experimentation
  • Application launches
  • User onboarding
  • Institutional participation

Most successful networks spend years in early development before reaching large-scale adoption. Early Ethereum users, for example, interacted with decentralized applications long before mainstream audiences understood DeFi or NFTs.

Berachain currently sits within the early builder and ecosystem expansion phase rather than the mass user stage.

Why Emerging Blockchains Often Appear “Too Early”

New blockchain ecosystems frequently look premature because supporting infrastructure is still forming. Wallet integrations, developer tools, educational resources, and liquidity networks must mature before everyday users feel comfortable participating.

This period is often misunderstood. What appears early from a user perspective may actually represent the most important phase for developers and ecosystem builders.

Historically, projects that entered ecosystems early gained disproportionate visibility once adoption accelerated.

Berachain’s Liquidity-First Design

Berachain introduces a concept often referred to as Proof-of-Liquidity, where liquidity participation plays a central role in network incentives. Instead of separating staking rewards from ecosystem activity, liquidity becomes an integrated component of network participation.

This model attracts attention because fragmented liquidity remains one of decentralized finance’s biggest long-term challenges. Builders are exploring whether Berachain’s structure can encourage deeper ecosystem participation compared to traditional staking systems.

Developer Activity as an Early Signal

Mainstream adoption rarely begins with users. It begins with developers.

When builders start experimenting with a new ecosystem, they create applications, tools, and infrastructure that eventually attract users. Developer curiosity surrounding Berachain suggests that experimentation is underway, even if mainstream awareness remains limited.

If you are new to the ecosystem, you can start with the complete overview here:

👉 Read the Complete Berachain Guide

Infrastructure Readiness and Growth Signals

Before mainstream adoption occurs, several indicators typically appear:

  • Wallet support expansion
  • Developer tooling improvements
  • Community growth
  • Testnet experimentation
  • Early ecosystem funding

These signals often develop quietly before public attention increases. Observers tracking Berachain are watching these milestones rather than short-term hype cycles.

The Advantage of Being Early

Being early in a blockchain ecosystem can provide unique advantages. Developers and projects entering during early phases may gain stronger visibility, community recognition, and ecosystem influence.

Many of today’s well-known protocols achieved prominence simply by building before ecosystems became saturated.

However, early participation also carries uncertainty. Not all emerging ecosystems achieve long-term dominance, which is why education and research remain essential.

Challenges Preventing Immediate Mainstream Adoption

Despite growing interest, several challenges typically slow mainstream adoption:

  • User onboarding complexity
  • Limited educational awareness
  • Infrastructure still evolving
  • Market cycles influencing attention

These challenges are not unique to Berachain. Nearly every major blockchain experienced similar phases before wider adoption occurred.

Why Media Coverage Matters During Early Stages

Information accessibility plays a critical role in ecosystem growth. Independent crypto media platforms help explain emerging technologies, highlight builder activity, and introduce ecosystems to broader audiences.

Educational coverage allows developers, investors, and users to understand new blockchain models long before mainstream narratives form.

This article forms part of ongoing ecosystem coverage distributed through the CryptoDirectories media network, supporting blockchain projects seeking visibility across multiple crypto publications.

Mainstream Adoption Often Happens Suddenly

One of the most consistent patterns in crypto history is that adoption appears slow until it accelerates rapidly. Networks spend years building quietly before experiencing sudden growth once applications, liquidity, and user interest align.

Whether Berachain follows this trajectory remains uncertain, but early ecosystem development suggests builders are preparing infrastructure that could support broader adoption later.

What This Means for Investors, Builders, and Users

For builders, early ecosystems provide experimentation opportunities. For investors, they represent research phases rather than guaranteed outcomes. For users, early adoption often requires patience while tools and interfaces mature.

Understanding where a project sits within its adoption lifecycle helps set realistic expectations.

Conclusion

Berachain may appear early from a mainstream perspective, but early stages are where ecosystems establish their strongest foundations. Developer experimentation, liquidity innovation, and community growth frequently precede mass adoption by several years.

Rather than asking whether Berachain is too early, the more relevant question may be whether early infrastructure and builder participation are positioning it for future growth within the evolving Web3 landscape.

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CryptoDirectories Press Release is an independent crypto media and PR distribution platform helping blockchain projects gain exposure through multi-site publication, ecosystem coverage, and educational content across the Web3 industry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berachain ready for mainstream adoption?

Berachain is currently in an early ecosystem phase focused on developer experimentation and infrastructure growth rather than mass consumer adoption.

Why do early blockchain ecosystems matter?

Early ecosystems allow developers to build foundational applications that eventually attract users and liquidity once adoption accelerates.

What signals indicate mainstream adoption is approaching?

Growth in wallets, applications, developer activity, and educational awareness often signals that an ecosystem is moving closer to mainstream adoption.

How can projects gain visibility in emerging ecosystems?

Projects often use independent crypto media and PR distribution platforms to publish announcements and educational content across multiple websites.

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Bitcoin Almost Hit $74K as US–Iran in Islamabad Showed Early Progress But No Deal
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Bitcoin Almost Hit $74K as US–Iran in Islamabad Showed Early Progress But No Deal

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Bitcoin climbed close to $74,000 on Saturday before pulling back, as markets reacted to fresh developments in US–Iran talks underway in Islamabad. 

The move reflects improving risk sentiment as traders price in early signs of de-escalation. Yet, BTC fell back below $73,000 after the first round of talks, which lasted 9 hours, ended without a deal. Negotiations are set to resume on Sunday, April 12. 

Bitcoin Price Chart. Source: CoinGecko

US-Iran Talks Continue Late Into the Night

Negotiations between US and Iranian officials are still ongoing, stretching late into the night. This is being seen as a positive signal.

Extended talks usually indicate both sides are engaged and have not walked away. Reports also suggest discussions have moved into more detailed, technical stages, pointing to active negotiation rather than symbolic meetings.

However, no formal agreement has been announced after 9 hours of negotiation. 

Frozen Assets Claim Remains Unverified

One key development came from Iranian sources, who claimed that the US agreed to release frozen Iranian assets as part of the talks.

This demand has long been central to Iran’s position. The assets largely come from oil revenues held abroad under sanctions.

The US has not confirmed the claim. Officials have pushed back on the report, leaving the issue unresolved.

Source: Al Jazeera

Qatar Shipping Reopening Signals Real Progress

In contrast, Qatar’s decision to reopen maritime navigation is confirmed. Authorities said shipping would resume in controlled time windows.

This is a tangible development. It suggests improving security conditions and allows LNG and energy shipments to move again.

For markets, this reduces immediate supply fears and helps ease pressure on energy prices.

Bitcoin Reacts to Easing Tensions

Bitcoin’s rally reflects how quickly crypto responds to geopolitical shifts. Lower energy risk supports broader market stability and encourages risk-taking.

At the same time, uncertainty remains. Conflicting signals from both sides mean volatility is likely to continue.

For now, traders are focusing on real-world changes, such as shipping flows, while waiting for confirmation of any political agreement.

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Jeffrey Epstein Was an Early Investor in Coinbase, Emails Reveal

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In brief

  • Jeffrey Epstein invested $3 million in Coinbase in 2014, according to emails released Friday by the DOJ.
  • Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam was aware the investment was being made on Epstein’s behalf, emails show.
  • The deal was arranged by Tether co-founder Brock Pierce and Blockchain Capital at a $400 million valuation.

Jeffrey Epstein made a multimillion-dollar investment into crypto exchange Coinbase in 2014, and the company’s leadership appears to have been aware of the convicted sex offender’s involvement in the deal, newly surfaced emails indicate.

Epstein made a $3 million investment in the crypto exchange in December 2014, according to a new trove of emails released Friday by the U.S. Justice Department. The investment was arranged for Epstein by Tether co-founder Brock Pierce and Pierce’s venture firm, Blockchain Capital.

The emails indicate Fred Ehrsam, Coinbase’s co-founder, was personally aware the investment was being made on Epstein’s behalf. In a correspondence dated December 3, 2014,  Ehrsam asked to meet with Epstein in New York to discuss the arrangement.

“I have a gap between noon and 3pm today, but again, not crucial for me, but would be nice to meet him if convenient,” Ehrsam wrote. “Is it important for him?”

Later that day, Blockchain Capital co-founder Brad Stephens emailed Ehrsam that they were good to move ahead with the investment. Coinbase’s wire transfer details were then immediately sent to Stephens, and forwarded to Epstein’s executive assistant, Darren Indyke.

The investment was made at a $400 million company valuation, the emails say. Today, Coinbase is worth some $51 billion.

Epstein’s apparent early investment in Coinbase also came more than six years after Epstein was convicted, in 2008, by a Florida state court for procuring a child for prostitution and soliciting a prostitute. From 2008 on, Epstein was a registered sex offender.

Ehrsam and Coinbase did not immediately respond to Decrypt’s requests for comment on this story. Brad Stephens, Brock Pierce, and Blockchain Capital also did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

When initially considering whether to invest in Coinbase in 2014, Epstein appears to have relied on the expertise of Pierce, and also on the advice of LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman.

Pierce called the fundraising round Epstein ultimately participated in “the most platinum-plated deal in the space.”

When Epstein reached out to Hoffman asking “how hard” he should play in the Coinbase funding round, Hoffman replied that he didn’t know much about the company’s internals.

“I probably wouldn’t play,” Hoffman wrote to Epstein. “But I may not be up-to-date on interesting internal news.”

Additional emails released Friday revealed Epstein also invested in another early crypto giant, Blockstream. Blockstream co-founder Adam Back, an early Bitcoin contributor, acknowledged the 2014 investment in an X post on Sunday.

In 2018, Epstein sold half of his Coinbase equity back to Blockchain Capital, per further emails.

By that time, Coinbase’s valuation had climbed into the billions. Epstein cashed out half of his initial $3 million investment for nearly $15 million, and appears to have retained the other half of his equity. Less than two years later, the financier was found dead in a Manhattan jail cell while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.

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Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Show Early Capitulation Signals
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Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Show Early Capitulation Signals

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Bitcoin long-term holders showed early capitulation as LTH SOPR dipped below 1.0, signaling some six-month-plus holders sold at a loss.

Bitcoin (BTC) is showing early signs of strain among long-term holders as the LTH SOPR (Spent Output Profit Ratio) recently fell below 1.0, signaling that some holders are starting to sell at a loss.

While isolated, this move reflects growing uncertainty in the market as BTC trades near $92,000 amid mixed technical signals.

This development is significant because those holding BTC for more than six months have historically provided stability during price corrections. Their tentative selling could hint at short-term weakness or a shift in sentiment following months of accumulation.

Early LTH Capitulation and Market Reactions

The Long-Term Holder SOPR measures whether BTC moved on-chain is being sold at a profit or loss. A value above 1.0 indicates profit-taking, while a drop below 1.0 signals capitulation, where holders sell at a loss.

According to analysis shared on January 13 by market watcher Darkfost, the metric for Bitcoin held for more than six months briefly slipped under this threshold. This behavior, they said, is typically associated with bear market phases and points to selling pressure from “younger” long-term holders who bought within the last 9 months and are now in the red.

This development is happening alongside a notable reduction in positions by large investors. As previously reported, addresses holding between 1,000 and 10,000 BTC have parted with 220,000 BTC over the past year, the fastest rate of decline since early 2023.

While the 30-day average LTH SOPR remains positive at 1.18, it sits well below the annual average near 2.0, reflecting an overall drop in realized profits.

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Diverging Signals and Market Outlook

The market now presents a clash of narratives. The LTH SOPR hints at strain, but other analysts are pointing to potentially constructive technical patterns. Chartist Egrag Crypto highlighted a “hidden bullish divergence” on Bitcoin’s weekly chart, where price forms higher lows while the RSI momentum indicator makes lower lows, which can precede trend continuation.

Furthermore, the Sell-Side Risk Ratio, a measure of the scale of profits and losses being realized, has returned to levels last seen in October 2023, implying distribution is happening with less conviction.

Looking ahead, the path for BTC appears contingent on a clear break from its current range. Over the past week, it has traded between roughly $90,000 and $92,400, showing modest volatility. In the last 24 hours, the price rose 1.7% to around $92,200, with short-term holders nearing profitability, as noted by investor CW.

Meanwhile, analysts suggest that reclaiming the $92,000–$94,000 zone could trigger renewed buying, but repeated resistance attempts, potentially the eighth or ninth in recent weeks, per Ted Pillows, may exhaust momentum.

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Christmas Came Early: 101 Blockchains’ Christmas Sale Is Live!

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Solana supply shifts from early holders to ETFs
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Solana supply shifts from early holders to ETFs

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Solana exhibits an on-chain pattern that appears bearish at first glance but becomes constructive when considered alongside capital flows into regulated investment products.

Over the past month, early Solana holders, investors who accumulated during quieter market phases, have begun moving older coins back into circulation.

For context, Arkham Intelligence analyst Emmett Gallic reported on Oct. 30 that a long-dormant Solana address had recently transferred 200,000 SOL, worth roughly $40 million, to Coinbase Prime. Usually, such transactions often spark concern that a major holder is preparing to sell.

In fact, CryptoQuant data reinforced that perception, showing that large wallets have recently dominated average spot trade sizes on major exchanges. This indicates that older, better-capitalized investors were distributing their holdings into stronger positions.

Solana Spot Order
Solana Spot Order (Source: CryptoQuant)

That behavior isn’t inherently bearish. Across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, veteran investors tend to sell when liquidity improves, rather than when markets are illiquid.

However, what sets the current cycle apart is the new class of buyers absorbing that supply.

ETF flows absorb supply

CoinShares’ weekly digital asset fund report indicates that Solana-focused products have garnered approximately $381 million in inflows for the month, bringing their year-to-date flows to roughly $2.8 billion.

That placed Solana behind only Bitcoin and Ethereum as one of the top-performing crypto assets among institutional products, despite the significant market pullback that wiped more than $20 billion from investors’ earlier in the month.

Moreover, this shift has coincided with the debut of several new US-listed Solana investment vehicles.

Indeed, Grayscale’s Solana Trust (ticker: GSOL), which converted into an exchange-traded format on Oct. 29, recorded a modest $1.4 million in first-day net inflows, according to SoSoValue data.

A day earlier, Bitwise’s Solana Staking ETF (BSOL) saw a far stronger debut with $69.5 million in inflows, followed by another $46.5 million on Oct. 29. In fact, trading activity has mirrored that enthusiasm, with BSOL recording $57.9 million in day-one volume and over $72 million the following day.

Bitwise Solana ETFBitwise Solana ETF
Bitwise Solana ETF BSOL Flows (Source: Bloomberg)

Considering this, Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas described the performance as “a strong sign of institutional demand” for Solana-linked products.

How does this impact SOL?

The changing ownership dynamics are strengthening Solana’s market structure rather than weakening it.

While old wallets have been distributing coins, those sales are being absorbed by regulated ETFs and institutional buyers with longer investment horizons. That reduces short-term speculative churn and anchors more stable, programmatic demand.

Price-wise, that handoff helps explain why SOL has held within a $180–$200 range even as broader crypto volatility has risen.

Instead of sharp selloffs, the token has shown controlled consolidation, suggesting that newly created ETF shares are being absorbed faster than they reenter the exchanges. Inflows from Bitwise’s BSOL and Grayscale’s GSOL act as a continuous liquidity sink, effectively tightening the available float in spot markets.

At the same time, the increase in open interest, up from under $8 billion to around $10 billion, has deepened Solana’s derivatives market.

Solana Open InterestSolana Open Interest
Solana Open Interest (Source: CoinGlass)

That additional liquidity provides large holders with room to de-risk their positions without triggering outsized price reactions. Together, the two trends create a cushion against volatility: liquidity is broadening even as ownership concentrates among long-term vehicles.

If sustained, this pattern supports a more mature phase of price discovery.

SOL may continue trading sideways in the near term, but with less downside pressure and a more supportive base for future rallies.

However, the key risk is that the ETF inflows will fade below roughly $100 million weekly, while long-term holders continue to distribute. That imbalance could flip the equation, pushing SOL back toward exchange supply and weakening price stability.

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