Index

A crypto Index provides a way for investors to gain diversified exposure to a specific basket of digital assets through a single tokenized product. These indices often track specific sectors, such as DeFi, DePIN, or RWA, and are automatically rebalanced via smart contracts. In 2026, AI-managed thematic indices have become the gold standard for passive investing, allowing users to track the "blue chips" of the Web3 economy without manual portfolio management. This tag covers index methodology, rebalancing frequency, and the benefits of diversified crypto baskets.

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Created: 2026/02/02 18:52
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Will TRUMP, BONK Meme Coin ETF Approvals Revive Price Momentum?

Will TRUMP, BONK Meme Coin ETF Approvals Revive Price Momentum?

The post Will TRUMP, BONK Meme Coin ETF Approvals Revive Price Momentum? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. TRUMP and BONK meme coin positioned themselves for potential price momentum as their ETF applications clear the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) 75-day review period on Sept. 12. The two Solana-based tokens rank among the largest memecoins by market capitalization on the blockchain and filed through Rex-Osprey for exchange-traded fund (ETF) status. Both crypto ETF follow the debut of the first meme coin ETF in the US. DOJE, the Dogecoin ETF by Rex-Osprey, starts trading today on NYSE. BONK Leads Weekly Performance Despite Monthly Decline BONK demonstrated a strong weekly performance. It achieved 17.4% gains and surpassing the 9.6% average for Solana memecoins over the seven days. The Solana meme coin sector ranked among the 25 best-performing categories out of 311 tracked by CoinGecko. TRUMP meme coin lagged behind the sector average with 5.6% weekly gains, positioning the token to benefit more significantly from potential ETF approval. BONK price action throughout 2025 (monthly chart) | Source: TradingView Both coins faced monthly declines, with TRUMP meme coin down 1.5% and BONK retreating 6.7%. The performance divergence reflected different recent trajectories for the tokens. BONK surged in July following the brief success of memecoin launchpad Bonkfun. Despite correcting 40% from its $0.00003925 peak in mid-July, BONK maintained nearly 100% gains from pre-rally levels. TRUMP Meme Coin Seeks Recovery from Extended Downtrend TRUMP meme coin struggled to gain traction since its January 2025 launch. The token experienced a brief spike to $15.60 in April after President Donald Trump announced a dinner with top holders. Yet, it resumed its downtrend and traded just 15% above its April low of $7.57. TRUMP price action throughout 2025 (monthly chart) | Source: TradingView Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas explained the potential impact of ETF approval on altcoins through a music industry analogy. He stated that ETF-ization…

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CPI report health care inflation rises

CPI report health care inflation rises

The post CPI report health care inflation rises appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Jose Luis Pelaez Inc | Digitalvision | Getty Images Health-care inflation is fueling higher coverage costs, setting the stage for what could be the largest increase in health-care spending by large employers in 15 years. Medical care costs in August rose 4.2% on an annualized basis, according to the Labor Department’s Consumer Price Index, compared to an overall inflation rate of 2.9%. The cost of doctors’ visits climbed 3.5%, while hospital and outpatient services jumped 5.3%. Those price increases are contributing to higher health insurance costs for 2026. Consumers who don’t qualify for government subsidies to buy health coverage on the Affordable Care Act exchanges could face double-digit premium increases for next year, according to early filings from insurers. Workers with employer health coverage could also have to pay higher premium and out-of-pocket costs next year. Large employers are projecting their overall health coverage costs will rise an average of 9% in 2026, according to several business group surveys, which would be the highest level of health-care inflation since 2010. More than half of companies surveyed by benefits consulting firm Mercer earlier this year said they are considering passing on some of those increases to workers, but the Business Group on Health says most large employers in its survey are looking for other ways to cut costs. “Employers have shied away in every way possible, from passing on costs to employees. This year, we see the first indication that they may look to pass some of that on to employees, but again, only as a last resort. They’re going to try and pull as many other levers as possible,” said Ellen Kelsay, BGH president and CEO. Employer cost drivers: cancer drugs and GLP-1s Shana Novak | Stone | Getty Images Prescription drug prices rose 0.9% in August, according to the Consumer Price…

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Inflation-Adjusted Gold Price Hits Record High Above $3,635; Is Bitcoin Next?

Inflation-Adjusted Gold Price Hits Record High Above $3,635; Is Bitcoin Next?

The post Inflation-Adjusted Gold Price Hits Record High Above $3,635; Is Bitcoin Next? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Notes Inflation-adjusted gold prices hit record highs above $3,610 per ounce for the first time since the 1980s. Central banks in emerging markets are increasing gold reserves to reduce dollar dependency amid global tensions. Bitcoin maintains correlation with gold at $114,600 as both assets benefit from lower interest rate expectations. The inflation-adjusted price of gold reached a record high for the first time since the 1980s while trading above $3,610 per ounce, according to a recent post by The Kobeissi Letter on September 11. Rising inflation plus upcoming interest rate cuts are “gold’s dream setup,” highlights the analyst, which also relates to Bitcoin’s value proposition—historically correlated to gold and both tied to economic data. There it is: Inflation adjusted gold prices have officially hit a new record high for the first time since the 1980s. Inflation + rate cuts = gold’s dream setup. pic.twitter.com/eS7blRIHkQ — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) September 11, 2025 Basically, the inflation-adjusted gold price takes historical nominal prices and multiplies them by the ratio of the current US Consumer Price Index (CPI) to the historical CPI at that time. This expresses all prices in equivalent current dollar purchasing power for accurate long-term comparisons. The latest US CPI data released today for August revealed annual inflation at 2.9%, climbing from July’s 2.7% and exceeding expectations, which increases the adjustment impact on gold’s historical price. Meanwhile, Core CPI remained steady at 3.1% year-over-year, signaling persistent price pressures in non-volatile categories. On the other hand, data released on September 10 for the US Producer Price Index (PPI) for August came in lower than expected, at 2.9% against the forecasted 3.3%. PPI is usually seen as an early indicator for the CPI in the next two to three months, signaling potentially declining inflation—which has brought a speculative 50 basis-point interest rate cut…

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Elon Musk fortune now comes mostly from private companies

Elon Musk fortune now comes mostly from private companies

The post Elon Musk fortune now comes mostly from private companies appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk arrives to the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.  Chip Somodevilla | Via Reuters A version of this article appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Tesla said it needed to incentivize CEO Elon Musk with a record-breaking pay package in order to compete with his private companies, according to a proxy the company filed last week. The filing outlines a share award that could be worth $1 trillion if it all pays out. Tesla also said Musk’s other companies — mainly SpaceX and xAI Holdings — now account for most of his wealth and therefore will command most of his attention unless Tesla pays him more. “A majority of Mr. Musk’s wealth is now derived from other business ventures outside of Tesla, and he has more attractive options today than ever before,” the proxy said. The pay package of up to 423 million shares is necessary, it added, to prevent Musk from “prioritizing other ventures.” It will be up to shareholders to approve the package, of course. But the proxy highlights the surging valuations of Musk’s private companies and the competing interests of xAI, SpaceX and Tesla. Until last year, the vast majority of Musk’s wealth came from his Tesla stock. The Bloomberg Billionaires Index pegs Musk’s wealth at about $385 billion, while Forbes estimates his wealth is at $436 billion. The difference is likely tied to his 2018 pay package, which is still in dispute and is valued at between $60 billion and $100 billion. If the compensation plan is restored, and/or he receives an interim comp package proposed in the proxy,…

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ETH, XRP, SOL, ADA, SHIB to put Bitcoin to sleep once Fed cuts come in—expert reveals when it will happen‬ ⋆ ZyCrypto

ETH, XRP, SOL, ADA, SHIB to put Bitcoin to sleep once Fed cuts come in—expert reveals when it will happen‬ ⋆ ZyCrypto

The post ETH, XRP, SOL, ADA, SHIB to put Bitcoin to sleep once Fed cuts come in—expert reveals when it will happen‬ ⋆ ZyCrypto appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Advertisement &nbsp &nbsp Altcoin season is still in view, but the leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, must take the back seat in order for Altcoins to outperform. According to a prominent crypto investor and market player, this will happen once a reduction in the federal cut rate is announced.  In a post shared on X, Lark Davis, an entrepreneur and cryptocurrency investor, shared his outlook on the current state of the altcoin market. The Bitcoin proponent observed the current metrics reflecting that the majority of leading altcoins are still behind Bitcoin, and further asserted that the long-awaited altcoin season may not kick off anytime soon. However, a highly anticipated announcement could be the game-changer that positions Altcoins for a continuous upward rally.  “According to the Altcoin Season Index, it usually kicks off when 75% of the top 50 coins outperform Bitcoin over the last 90 days. So far, only 30 (60%) of the top 50 coins have outperformed $BTC in the past 90 days. So, we’re not there yet.” Davis wrote.  However, Lark Davis asserts that come October, when the fourth quarter of the year begins, a “full-blown altcoin season” could be in play, following the reduction in Fed rates. Advertisement &nbsp Is an altcoin season starting soon? According to the Altcoin Season Index, it usually kicks off when 75% of the top 50 coins outperform Bitcoin over the last 90 days. So far, only 30 (60%) of the top 50 coins have outperformed $BTC in the past 90 days. So, we’re not there… pic.twitter.com/1PDk37i82X — Lark Davis (@TheCryptoLark) September 9, 2025 Another market player who appears expectant at this time has shared a chart displaying the total crypto market cap excluding BTC and ETH. Per the analysts’ interpretation of the data, Altcoins are brewing the cup and handle pattern—a…

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India to Stick with Limited Crypto Rules Amid Systemic Risk Concerns

India to Stick with Limited Crypto Rules Amid Systemic Risk Concerns

India maintains limited crypto rules to avoid financial risks, balancing innovation and stability amid concerns over stablecoins and systemic threats. India has decided not to introduce a full set of laws to regulate cryptocurrencies for now. Instead, the country will continue with its limited regulatory framework. This decision is made because of fears that if […] The post India to Stick with Limited Crypto Rules Amid Systemic Risk Concerns appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

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Nepal Sees 48,000 Bitchat Downloads Amid Protests

Nepal Sees 48,000 Bitchat Downloads Amid Protests

The post Nepal Sees 48,000 Bitchat Downloads Amid Protests appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Nepal witnessed a surge in downloads of Jack Dorsey’s decentralized messaging app Bitchat as youth-led protests escalated against corruption and a sweeping social media ban. On September 8, the app recorded 48,781 downloads in Nepal, which represents about 39% of its global adoption. Bitchat Emerges as Censorship-Proof Tool Bitchat operates without internet infrastructure, relying on Bluetooth Low Energy mesh networks that link devices within a 30-meter range. Encrypted messages hop between multiple devices, allowing communication to continue during shutdowns. Sponsored Sponsored The app also supports relaying pre-signed Bitcoin transactions across the mesh, a feature reported as one of its most radical innovations. Global downloads reached 125,486 by early September, with significant spikes in Indonesia and Russia during similar unrest. Indonesia logged 12,581 downloads in August amid protests over parliamentary allowances and police violence, while Russia recorded 8,749. The United States accounted for 8,211 downloads. Dorsey developed Bitchat as a weekend project aimed at disaster coordination and censorship resistance. Features include random peer IDs for each session, an emergency wipe function activated by a triple tap, and IRC-style command interfaces for topic-based chat rooms. The adoption highlights a growing appetite for censorship-resistant “freedom tech” tools. The protests marked Nepal’s deadliest political unrest in decades, leaving at least 30 people dead and forcing Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resign. Authorities had blocked 26 major social platforms, including Facebook and YouTube, after enforcing registration requirements. The blackout ignited outrage among Gen Z activists who rely on digital platforms for commerce and communication. Nepal’s political instability has deep roots. Since the monarchy was abolished in 2008, the country has cycled through 13 governments in 17 years. Transparency International ranked Nepal 107th in its 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index, showing systemic governance failures. Public frustration grew around the “Nepo Kids” phenomenon, where elite families were…

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Altcoin Season Index Climbs to 90-Day High at 67

Altcoin Season Index Climbs to 90-Day High at 67

The post Altcoin Season Index Climbs to 90-Day High at 67 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Altcoin Season Index hits 67, highest since June, signaling market rotation Bitcoin dominance falls 12% in 3 months, now at 58.17% as altcoins gain share Fed rate decision could align with index gains to trigger full altseason The Altcoin Season Index has climbed to 67, its highest level in three months, sparking fresh optimism for an impending altcoin rally. The metric tracks the performance of the top 100 altcoins versus Bitcoin and is often used by traders to gauge whether market momentum is shifting away from BTC. Data from CoinMarketCap shows the total altcoin market cap stands at $1.69 trillion, not far from the $1.72 trillion peak recorded in mid-August. The correlation between index strength and market cap levels highlights growing investor appetite for altcoins after a period of consolidation. Related: Is Altcoin Season Here? Bitcoin Dominance Drops as Institutional Futures Volume Hits Record High Bitcoin Dominance Slips as Capital Rotates The move has come at Bitcoin’s expense. According to TradingView, Bitcoin dominance has dropped to 58.17%, down 12% since June. This rotation is consistent with past cycles where altcoin inflows rise as traders look for higher returns outside of BTC. The shift underscores a familiar “see-saw” dynamic: as Bitcoin consolidates after major rallies, capital flows into altcoins, driving temporary outperformance. Analysts caution, however, that BTC still sets the pace for broader market sentiment. Macro Factors Could Define the Next Phase While technical indicators are pointing toward an altcoin season, macro conditions may determine whether the momentum carries forward. Traders are closely watching the Federal Reserve’s next FOMC meeting for clarity on interest rates. Expectations for a rate cut remain strong, and a dovish move could inject further liquidity into risk assets, including crypto. Analysts note that a supportive macro backdrop would likely align with the rising Altcoin Season Index…

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VanEck Eyes First HYPE Spot-Staking ETF in U.S. and Europe

VanEck Eyes First HYPE Spot-Staking ETF in U.S. and Europe

VanEck plans first HYPE spot-staking ETF, merging DeFi rewards with traditional finance access in U.S. and Europe. In a new step, VanEck is preparing to launch a spot-staking exchange-traded fund (ETF) for the cryptocurrency token HYPE in the United States. At the same time, the company is also planning to introduce a similar exchange-traded product […] The post VanEck Eyes First HYPE Spot-Staking ETF in U.S. and Europe appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

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Altseason Declared As Crypto Indicators Hit 2025 Highs

Altseason Declared As Crypto Indicators Hit 2025 Highs

The post Altseason Declared As Crypto Indicators Hit 2025 Highs appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Social media hype over crypto altseason is ramping up again this week as altcoin market indicators have reached their highest levels this year.  Both the Blockchain Center and CoinGlass’ altcoin season index show a score of 76 out of 100, while CoinMarketCap’s altseason indicator is slightly lower at 67, though all three show they’re at their highest levels since December. The Blockchain Center criteria for altseason are if 75% of the top 50 crypto assets have performed better than Bitcoin over the last 90 days. Altseason is seen as a period in each bull market where altcoins make meteoric gains compared to Bitcoin. However, the timing of this year has been hard to pin down.  Altseason is here, according to the Blockchain Center. Source: Blockchain Center What altcoin traders think will happen next Meanwhile, total altcoin market capitalization is nearing the 2021 all-time high, observed crypto trader “Daan Crypto Trades” on Wednesday.  “Once we do see the altcoin market as a whole back in price discovery, I expect that to kick off some wider excitement and risk on for alts,” he said before adding that this will also help with attracting new market participants. Related: Crypto sentiment moves into Fear as interest wanes on ‘obscure altcoins’ “With the altseason index at its strongest reading in nine months, traders are beginning to lean risk-on again,” commented crypto educator Karan Singh Arora on Thursday.  The total altcoin market cap excluding Bitcoin and stablecoins is currently $1.63 trillion, which is close to 2025 highs, according to TradingView. Its previous peak was $1.64 trillion in November 2024, and before that, $1.7 trillion in November 2021. Altcoin market cap closes in on all-time highs. Source: TradingView “Altcoins are about to go parabolic for the phase 3 of altseason,” said crypto trader Ash Crypto.  Today’s top…

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