Despite a turbulent start to 2025 for Bitcoin, Xapo Bank has reported a surge in Bitcoin trading volume during the first quarter. This rise occurred contrary to the overall drop of Bitcoin’s price. It shines a light on the unusual investment paths of the ultra-wealthy. BlockchainShock examines the factors driving...
The crypto market is booming yet again! So investors and crypto enthusiasts are circling the market, thrilledly discussing whether this bull run is indeed different than the last. To understand what’s really going on, we need to focus on the important factors fueling the current market boom. So let’s measure...
BTC’s price bullishly closes above a 3-month-long bearish trendline and continues its strong upward trajectory on the weekly timeframe. This crypto surge caused the price to break above $86,000, prompting analysts to expect a forthcoming retest of the $90,000 level. From the bulls’ perspective, technical indicators and market trends indicate...
Each one brings its unique value, especially during times of economic uncertainty. After months of being beaten down, recent technical indicators hint that this dynamic may be about to change, with Bitcoin taking the lead versus gold. This piece dives into some important indicators that may be the first sign...
Bitcoin is setting up to outperform gold, analysis by Theya Research’s Joe Consorti suggests. This unusual bullish forecast comes on the heels of a trendline breakout and a recently confirmed golden crossover. At the same time, Monero (XMR) offers a positive picture following impressive recovering.Consorti’s analysis has shown that Bitcoin...
Specifically, XRP is flashing a bizarre bullish signal at the moment. This has sparked speculation of a repeat of its incredible boom, as in 2017. As pointed out by BlockchainShock.com, the cryptocurrency’s technical indicators are starting to line up with one another and in directions that could signal major upward...
Cryptocurrency is no stranger to volatility, but even by those standards the recent increase in SingularityNET’s AGIX token is turning heads. Such an extraordinary increase is making waves even in the extremely volatile world of crypto. Most of the reporting you’ve seen— from major outlets to mainstream newsletters like Milk...
Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has started to perk up in recent weeks and is on the cusp of breaking out. Unlike other cryptocurrencies, investors and traders are sharply tuning into its price actions as it treks through significant resistance levels. In this article, we’ll take a...
Bitcoin’s tumultuous path over the treacherous landscapes of the crypto world remains an alarming, yet fascinating reality for both traders and spectators. BlockchainShock is the place to go for intelligent market sentiment analysis. It provides in-depth technical analysis and pro coverage of the fast-changing digital asset environment. This article will...
That 4% jump in Ethereum's price yesterday? Of course, it’s encouraging to see ETH back over the $1,625 mark again. But let’s not kid ourselves, are we actually celebrating, or are we just whistling past the graveyard. Because while everyone's eyes are glued to those short-term price movements, a much...
The number screams off the page: $21.8 billion. That’s the current projected value of cross-chain crypto crime as of May 2025. Let that sink in. This isn’t hypothetical cash — it’s real dollars that feed the real-world issues. A great deal of it is really going straight to the pockets...
Let's be frank. Every day we’re overwhelmed with the bad narrative that blockchain is the answer of the future. Decentralized finance, transformative play-to-earn gaming metaverses, yawn, yawn, yawn. In the midst of all this excitement, are we really looking beyond the hype? I'm not so sure. I'm seeing a very...
The video gaming industry has skyrocketed in the last few years, with worldwide revenue topping a jaw-dropping $347 billion in 2022. This growth isn't just about better graphics or more immersive storylines; it's fueled by groundbreaking technologies like cryptocurrency and blockchain. Kwame Nkosi is a policy analyst with an eye...
Okay, let's cut the fluff. You’re reading this because you want to learn more about crypto gaming. Or maybe you’re a believer in the massive opportunity on the rise in Southeast Asia. You're right. You absolutely are. While everyone's fixated on Silicon Valley or the next Dogecoin, a quiet revolution...
Imagine this: a single mother in the Philippines, Maria, pours her life savings into what she believes is a promising crypto investment, only to watch it vanish overnight, stolen by a sophisticated cross-chain scam orchestrated from halfway across the world. This isn’t just a worst-case scenario, this is the everyday...
The world of cryptocurrency, with its promise of decentralized finance and borderless transactions, has unfortunately attracted a darker element: cross-chain crypto crime. To Eleanor Brooks, a veteran blockchain researcher, that’s a significant increase in trafficking operations taking advantage of all blockchains’ interoperability. Recent reports indicate a staggering $21.8 billion has...
Forget the West's stale narratives. The real crypto revolution isn't brewing in Silicon Valley boardrooms – it's exploding in the vibrant, bustling markets of Southeast Asia. And Ethereum? Yes, it’s the spark igniting the whole damn thing.Ethereum's Power Fuels Regional InnovationWe've all seen the headlines: Bitcoin hitting new highs, whales...
The crypto market is an ever-changing battlefield, where the tides change with bullish / bearish investor sentiment, unexpected technological innovations, and macroeconomic conditions. Bitcoin is in what we call a “greed phase.” At the same time, Ethereum is making very bullish moves, which could set the stage for an altseason....