Suehyeon Lee

Bitmine expands Ethereum staking… cumulative deposits reach 1.08 million ETH

Bitmine is aggressively expanding its Ethereum (ETH) staking. According to on-chain analytics account Lookonchain on the 11th (local time), Bitmine, led by Tom Lee, staked an additional 86,400 ETH (about $266.3 million) five hours earlier. With this

[Analysis] "Ethereum: Social-media sentiment signals similar to the run-up to the 2025 rally"

Social-media investor sentiment around Ethereum (ETH) has deteriorated to levels similar to those seen just ahead of the 2025 bull market, and is being interpreted as a signal that could point to a medium-term rebound. According to Cointelegraph on t

Bitcoin mining difficulty edges down in first 2026 adjustment, but pressure on miners persists

Bitcoin network mining difficulty ticked down slightly in the first adjustment of 2026. According to Cointelegraph on the 11th (local time), as of the 5th, Bitcoin mining difficulty was adjusted to 146.4 trillion, slightly lower than the previous lev

Tether registers trademark for asset tokenization platform 'Hadron' in Russia

Stablecoin issuer Tether has been found to have registered a trademark in Russia for Hadron, its asset tokenization platform. According to a report by Russia’s state news agency RIA cited by Wu Blockchain on the 11th (local time), Tether applied to r

Bitcoin whales cut long positions… “Historical pattern suggests a possible push into the $130,000 range”

An analysis has emerged suggesting that the recent reduction in whales’ long positions is forming a price pattern similar to the past, raising expectations that Bitcoin could surpass $100,000 over the medium term. According to Cointelegraph on the 11

Bitcoin catches its breath… Ethereum holds its ground, while XRP wobbles [Lee Soo-hyun’s Coin Radar]

<Lee Soo-hyun’s Coin Radar> is a weekly column that tracks the flow of the virtual asset (crypto) market and explains the forces behind it. Going beyond a simple list of prices, it provides a multi-angle analysis of global macro issues and investor p

[Analysis] "Whale accumulation and retail profit-taking intersect…Bitcoin likely to see further upside"

Analysis suggests that in the Bitcoin market, large holders' accumulation and retail investors' profit-taking have appeared simultaneously, increasing the likelihood of additional upward momentum. On the 6th (local time), on-chain analytics firm Sant

Jensen Huang "AI compute demand surges… fierce competition over computing resources"

Jensen Huang, Nvidia's chief executive officer (CEO), said that the demand for compute resources is rapidly increasing due to advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technology. At the Nvidia Live event held in Las Vegas, U.S., on the 6th (local tim

Bill Miller "Bitcoin, technical structure improving…possibility of breaking previous highs"

Bill Miller, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Miller Value Partners, forecasted that Bitcoin (BTC) could break previous highs this year. According to Cointelegraph on the 6th (local time), he said in an interview with CNBC, "Bitcoin looks to be prep

Ethereum validator exit queue nears 'zero'…"Sign of easing selling pressure"

The Ethereum network's validator exit queue has effectively entered a disappearance phase, leading analysts to say that potential selling pressure in the market has greatly eased. On the 6th (local time), Cointelegraph reported that the current size

U.S. Ethereum spot ETF, $165.45 million inflow the previous day… signs of institutional funds returning

Large inflows were observed into U.S. Ethereum (ETH) spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), signaling a recovery in institutional demand early in the year. On the 6th (local time), according to Trader T, the total net inflow for Ethereum ETFs the previou

U.S. Bitcoin spot ETF posts largest net inflow in 3 months…about 1 trillion won

Large amounts of capital have flowed into U.S. Bitcoin (BTC) spot ETFs, raising expectations of a recovery in market liquidity. On the 6th (local time), according to Trader T, U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a total daily net inflow of $694.67 millio

[Analysis] "Bitcoin ETF concentration and fund volatility, the liquidity conditions that define the box range"

Demand through spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has expanded to an all-time high, but short-term price movement remains in a box range, and analysts say this is due to structural constraints of ETF fund 'concentration' and 'liquidity v

Bitfinex "US intervention in Venezuelan oil could be a medium-to-long-term positive for the cryptocurrency market"

An analysis suggests that if U.S. companies begin developing Venezuela's vast oil reserves, electricity costs for the Bitcoin mining industry could fall, improving mining profitability. On the 6th (local time), Cointelegraph reported that global cryp

Goldman Sachs upgrades investment rating on Coinbase from 'Neutral' to 'Buy'

U.S. investment bank Goldman Sachs has upgraded its investment rating on virtual asset (cryptocurrency) exchange Coinbase (ticker: COIN) from 'Neutral' to 'Buy'. On the 5th (local time), The Block reported that Goldman Sachs said in its 2026 sector o

TD Cowen: U.S. CLARITY Act likely to pass in 2027… Conflict-of-interest provision is the biggest variable

The U.S. virtual-asset market-structure bill, the 'CLARITY Act', may see some progress this year, but an analysis says the actual legislative passage is likely to be pushed back to 2027 or later. On the 6th (local time), The Block reported that inves

[Today's major economic & cryptocurrency schedule] U.S. December S&P services PMI final reading, etc.

<Today's major economic schedule> ▶︎ 6 (Tue): △December Standard & Poor's (S&P) services PMI final reading (KST 23:45) △Speech by Thomas Barkin, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond △CES opening (~9th) <Today's major cryptocurrency sched

Bitcoin options market, demand concentrated on $100,000 call at the end of January…signs of easing downside caution

In the Bitcoin (BTC) options market, positions targeting top prices for end-of-January expiries are gradually gaining strength. On the 6th (local time), Bloomberg, citing Deribit data, reported that among Bitcoin options expiring on January 30, call

[Analysis] "Bitcoin and Ethereum rise together…possibility of a regime shift in the virtual asset market"

At the beginning of the year, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) rose together, and with geopolitical variables and option market flows coinciding, the possibility of a regime shift in the virtual asset (cryptocurrency) market is being raised. On the 5

Seized Bitcoin Sold at Direction of U.S. Department of Justice… Possible Violation of 'Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' Executive Order

It was revealed belatedly that the U.S. government sold bitcoin seized during a criminal investigation, raising the possibility that it violated an executive order signed by President Donald Trump. On the 6th (local time), according to Bitcoin Magazi

Grayscale Confirms First Dividend for Ethereum Staking ETF… First Among U.S. Spot Crypto ETPs

Grayscale, the largest digital asset manager in the U.S., has formalized the distribution of rewards for an Ethereum (ETH) staking-based exchange-traded fund (ETF). On the 6th (local time), according to Cointelegraph, Grayscale said in a press releas

Virtual asset exchanges resume support for Trump camp ahead of US midterm elections

Ahead of the US midterm elections, major virtual asset exchanges have once again begun providing political funding to the Republican camp centered on President Donald Trump. According to recent disclosure filings submitted to the US Federal Election

[Analysis] Bitcoin, structural indicator shifts to 'risk-on'…Resistance breakout attempts coexist with bull-trap warnings

The Bitcoin (BTC) market is showing signs via structural indicators that it is moving out of a bearish phase and gradually into a risk-on preference for risky assets. However, near major resistance levels, warnings are also raised about short-term ov

Ethereum: Q4 stablecoin transfer volume surpasses US$8 trillion…strengthens position as payments and tokenization hub

The scale of stablecoin transfers on the Ethereum network hit a quarterly record, further reinforcing its status as a global payments and asset tokenization infrastructure. According to Cointelegraph on the 5th (local time), stablecoin transfers on E

US Bitcoin spot ETF saw net inflows of $459 million last week… about KRW 664 billion

U.S. Bitcoin (BTC) spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded net inflows of more than $400 million last week. According to SosoValue data cited by UBlockchain on the 5th (local time), U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs posted total net inflows of $459 million (

Meme coin market cap jumps 23% in a week… Is this a sign of a recovery in risk appetite?

At the start of the year, funds rapidly flowed into meme coins in the crypto market, causing the related market size to expand significantly in a short period. On the 5th (local time), Cointelegraph reported that the total market capitalization of me

Domestic card companies begin preparations for stablecoin payments…System review in earnest since the start of the year

Domestic credit card companies have started preliminary preparations from the start of the year with an eye on introducing a stablecoin-based payment system. On the 5th, sources in the financial sector said the Credit Finance Association plans to lau

Venezuela's next leadership lineup emerges… 'Pro-Bitcoin' Machado cited as a leading candidate

Amid scenarios emerging around a change of regime in Venezuela, an opposition figure favorable to Bitcoin is being mentioned as a leading candidate for the next leadership. On the 5th (local time), Cointelegraph reported that amid the power vacuum fo

PwC to Fully Expand Digital Asset Business…"Changes in the Regulatory Environment Are a Turning Point"

Global accounting and consulting firm PwC said it is abandoning its cautious stance and is stepping up its digital asset-related business. According to a Financial Times (FT) report cited by UBlockchain on the 5th (local time), Paul Griggs, PwC US le

Trump: "U.S. companies enter Venezuelan oilfields to secure crude… We will recover the stolen oil"

U.S. President Donald Trump has made strong remarks over Venezuelan oil, further raising tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela. On the 5th (local time), according to WatcherGuru, President Trump recently said, "U.S. companies are entering Venezuela