Numerai to Repurchase $1 Million worth of NMR Tokens. theblock.com

Options expiry set for Friday, with total notional value estimated at approximately $5.6 billion. Bitcoin options constitute about $4.9 billion of this total, featuring a put/call ratio of 0.69 and a maximum pain point at $113,000. Ethereum options, valued at $750 million, have a put/call ratio of 1.00 and a maximum pain point at $2,900.

Glassnode reports that ETH futures have once again surpassed BTC futures, with trading volumes reaching $104.2 billion compared to $67.5 billion over the past 24 hours. Open interest in ETH has increased by 6%, indicating strong speculative activity. The data suggests bullish momentum, supported by rising open interest and no signs of market overheating.

A recent study by Animoca Brands indicates that an increasing number of public companies are utilizing altcoins such as ETH, SOL, XRP, and others in their treasury strategies when acquiring firms. These companies are positioning themselves as distinctive investment opportunities for investors seeking exposure to these tokens.

Ethereum sees significant price movement and activity uptick on Coinbase, CryptoQuant reports. The platform, a key conduit for U.S. institutions and large-scale investors, has experienced heightened customer engagement. Simultaneously, the Ethereum spot ETF has posted its largest daily fund inflow, reflecting increased American investor accumulation. Despite these developments, market metrics do not signal overheating, suggesting the potential for continued upside after a consolidation phase.

Binance to support Maker (MKR) token swap, redenomination, and rebranding to Sky (Sky).

The Ethereum Foundation has transferred an additional 1,000 ETH to the associated address. The wallet now holds a total of 8,000 ETH, valued at roughly $29 million.

Bitcoin price analysis from Glassnode indicates that if BTC maintains levels above $120,000, the next resistance barrier is anticipated at $136,000.

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Keith contributed an additional 1 billion PUMP ($4.7 million) to Bybit approximately 30 minutes ago. He utilized 50 million USDC to acquire 12.5 billion PUMP from Pumpfun via a private sale and has provided a total of 9 billion PUMP ($52 million) to Binance and Bybit over the past four days.

#C surged over 230% during the trading session, outperforming key benchmarks in futures trading on Bybit. At 10:15 MSC, it led in futures purchasing activity; by 10:36, it ranked first in open interest growth. Shortly after, at 10:47, Binance announced the addition of #C to their Hodler Airdrops, a development that fueled the rapid price increase.

dydx has acquired social trading platform Pocket Protector. coindesk

Bit Digital increases holdings by 19,683 ETH, totaling 120,000 ETH.

Mei Pharma plans to acquire LTC in a deal valued at up to $100 million.

Tao Synergies (Taox) acquires $10 million worth of BitTensor (TAO) tokens for treasury holdings.

Schwab to Launch Spare Trading for Bitcoin and ITH

Circle issues $500 million USDC.

American Express CEO signals potential exploration of stablecoin applications.

Coinbase (COIN) Hits Record High Amid Aggressive Promotional Campaigns

James Winn has taken a short position on Bitcoin (BTC), with a liquidation threshold at $120,176.

Glassnode reports that Bitcoin whale transfers to exchanges have risen, with the seven-day simple moving average nearing approximately 12,000 BTC. This level is among the highest recorded this year, closely matching the peak seen in early November 2024. While still below last year's high, the trend indicates increased profit-taking or capital reallocation among large holders.