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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Bitcoin Braces for Volatility as $116K Options Expiry Looms

Bitcoin Braces for Volatility as $116K Options Expiry Looms

The post Bitcoin Braces for Volatility as $116K Options Expiry Looms appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Bitcoin faces a major volatility event with the massive end-of-month options expiry approaching. The “max pain” price, where most contracts expire worthless, is located around $116,000. The expiry adds weight to a warning from Peter Brandt that BTC could be in a bearish pattern. Bitcoin (BTC) bounced 2.1% over the past 24 hours to trade near $113,144, leading a mild rebound across the crypto market. But a legendary trader is warning this could be a deceptive rally. The move follows strong performances from altcoins like Solana (SOL), which gained over 5% to hit $211.4, and Cronos (CRO), which exploded 56.8% to $0.35. According to market data from CoinGecko, Solana’s price has gained over 5% in the past 24 hours to trade at about $211.4 at the time of this writing. On the other hand, CRO price has rallied 56.8% in the last 24 hours to hover about 35 cents. As a result, the total crypto market cap edged 1.5% higher in the past 24 hours to hover about $3.99 trillion. Related: Bitcoin (BTC) Price Prediction: Bulls Defend $110K but ETF Outflows Keep Pressure Ahead of Q4 What Is Peter Brandt’s Warning for Bitcoin? Veteran futures trader Peter Brandt has signaled a midterm bearish outlook for Bitcoin unless the price reclaims the $117,570 support level.  His analysis aligns with his earlier prediction that Bitcoin would top out between $120k and $150k this cycle. Source: Peter Brandt Brandt highlights that BTC is trapped in a distribution phase following last weekend’s big sell-off. On the weekly chart, he cautions that Bitcoin could be forming a bearish double top pattern, which is coupled with a bearish divergence on the Relative Strength Index (RSI). How Will Options Expiry Impact the Market? This bearish outlook could intensify as the end-of-month options expiry approaches. For Bitcoin, the…

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Economy is going through an adjustment process

Economy is going through an adjustment process

The post Economy is going through an adjustment process appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. In an interview with CNBC on Wednesday, Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of New York President John Williams said that he expects the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth will continue to slow, per Reuters. Key takeaways “Economy is going through an adjustment process.” “Expect on the whole GDP will grow 1% to 1.5% on the year.” “Still think the labor market is solid.” “Unemployment rate is low, but hiring has slowed.” “Weaker job growth tied to both slowing demand and slowing supply growth.” “Breakeven rate of job growth is hard to estimate.” “Wage growth continues to be consistent with a solid labor market and inflation moderating towards 2% target.” “Progress on inflation is very slow now, hard to separate out tariff impact.” “Watching services inflation carefully.” “Perhaps four or five tenths of a percentage point on core PCE is due to higher tariffs.” “If the economy evolves as expected at some point interest rates need to be closer to neutral.” “Policy still modestly restrictive, inflation gradually coming down.” “Fed has to be driven by the data.” “Risks to jobs and inflation are moving closer to balance.” “Do not want the labor market to weaken too much, but want inflation back to 2%.” Market reaction These comments received a neutral score of 5.2 from FXStreet Fed Speech Tracker. In turn, the FXStreet Fed Sentiment Index stays near 104, reaffirming the neutral stance. The US Dollar (USD) preserves its strength following these comments. At the time of press, the USD Index was up 0.4% on the day at 98.60. Fed FAQs Monetary policy in the US is shaped by the Federal Reserve (Fed). The Fed has two mandates: to achieve price stability and foster full employment. Its primary tool to achieve these goals is by adjusting interest rates. When prices are rising too…

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JPMorgan Chase: Current Bitcoin price is "too low" and expects it to rise to $126,000 by the end of the year

JPMorgan Chase: Current Bitcoin price is "too low" and expects it to rise to $126,000 by the end of the year

PANews reported on August 28 that JPMorgan analysts said that Bitcoin's current price is "too low" compared to gold because its volatility has fallen to a historical low; Bitcoin's volatility has dropped from nearly 60% at the beginning of the year to about 30% now, a record low; therefore, Bitcoin's fair value is approximately US$126,000, and this target is expected to be achieved before the end of the year. Analysts say that factors such as corporate capital accumulation, index-driven inflows, and declining volatility have combined to increase Bitcoin's investment value. Lower volatility makes it easier for institutional investors to allocate capital, and the risk-adjusted valuations of Bitcoin and gold are now closer than ever. Analysts say that the volatility ratio of Bitcoin to gold has fallen to 2.0—the lowest level on record—meaning that Bitcoin consumes twice as much risk capital as gold in current portfolio allocations. Based on this, for Bitcoin's $2.2 trillion market capitalization to match the approximately $5 trillion in private gold investment, its market capitalization would need to increase by approximately 13%, or a theoretical price of $126,000. Analysts also note that this gap has shifted, from trading $36,000 above this fair value level at the end of 2024 to approximately $13,000 below it today, indicating that Bitcoin still has potential for further growth.

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U.S. Government Taps Into Top Blockchains Led By Bitcoin and Ethereum to Post Economic Data

U.S. Government Taps Into Top Blockchains Led By Bitcoin and Ethereum to Post Economic Data

The post U.S. Government Taps Into Top Blockchains Led By Bitcoin and Ethereum to Post Economic Data appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The United States Department of Commerce (DoC) has posted key economic data on blockchain technology. The DoC rolled out macroeconomic data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on several blockchains including Bitcoin (BTC), Arbitrum (ARB), Base, Botanix, Ethereum (ETH), Linea, Mantle, Optimism, Sonic, and ZKsync. The U.S. macroeconomic data was onboarded on the various …

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Chainlink Brings U.S. Economic Data Onchain in Commerce Department Deal

Chainlink Brings U.S. Economic Data Onchain in Commerce Department Deal

TLDR: Chainlink will deliver U.S. government macroeconomic data onchain, starting with real GDP and PCE price index across 10 blockchains. Data feeds from the Bureau of Economic Analysis will be updated monthly or quarterly for blockchain developers to access securely. Chainlink expands ties with U.S. government after prior meetings with regulators, senators, and the White [...] The post Chainlink Brings U.S. Economic Data Onchain in Commerce Department Deal appeared first on Blockonomi.

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PEPE on the Edge: Can Bulls Defend $0.000008319?

PEPE on the Edge: Can Bulls Defend $0.000008319?

The meme cryptocurrency PEPE is experiencing pressure as it approaches key support. The selling activity dominates the market, and bulls fight to hold the key ground. The direction taken by the coin next is determined by the ability of buyers to hold or the ability of the bears to push the prices down.  At the […]

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Investment Firm Ark Invest Purchases Large Shares of Ethereum-Supporting Company! Here Are the Details

Investment Firm Ark Invest Purchases Large Shares of Ethereum-Supporting Company! Here Are the Details

The post Investment Firm Ark Invest Purchases Large Shares of Ethereum-Supporting Company! Here Are the Details appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Ark Invest, the investment firm managed by Cathie Wood, took advantage of the sharp decline in BitMine Immersion shares to purchase an additional $15.6 million worth of shares. Ark Invest Buys $15.6 Million in BitMine Shares as They Fall According to the company’s daily trading report, a total of hundreds of thousands of shares were purchased through three different exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Looking at the details, the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) added 227,569 shares, the ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW) added 70,991 shares, and the ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) added 40,553 shares of BitMine to its portfolio. These purchases came after BitMine shares, trading under the ticker symbol BMNR, fell 7.85% to close at $46.03 on Wednesday. While the total decline over the past five days has reached 11.58%, the shares have gained a remarkable 534.9% since the beginning of the year. The Nasdaq closed up 0.2%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.3%. BitMine, known for its Ethereum reserves, announced earlier this week that its total crypto and cash holdings reached $8.82 billion. 1.71 million ETH accounts for $7.9 billion of that amount. The company also announced plans to increase its current $4.5 billion share sale program to $24.5 billion in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on August 12. This step aims to generate funding for more Ethereum purchases. *This is not investment advice. Follow our Telegram and Twitter account now for exclusive news, analytics and on-chain data! Source: https://en.bitcoinsistemi.com/investment-firm-ark-invest-purchases-large-shares-of-ethereum-supporting-company-here-are-the-details/

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Shiba Inu Holds Above $0.00001 as Whale Buys Ease Market Concerns

Shiba Inu Holds Above $0.00001 as Whale Buys Ease Market Concerns

TLDR Shiba Inu regained stability after strong whale accumulation lifted confidence in the market. The token recovered above the $0.00001 support level after touching its two-week low. Whale activity included 204.3 billion Shiba Inu withdrawn from Coinbase within three days. The Relative Strength Index for Shiba Inu reached 47 showing the token is no longer [...] The post Shiba Inu Holds Above $0.00001 as Whale Buys Ease Market Concerns appeared first on CoinCentral.

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Ethereum (ETH) Price Holds $4,600 Support As Whales Buy $427M

Ethereum (ETH) Price Holds $4,600 Support As Whales Buy $427M

The post Ethereum (ETH) Price Holds $4,600 Support As Whales Buy $427M appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. As Ethereum (ETH) sees renewed whale demand and inflows, the market is left wondering whether these factors might offer an impetus to the price. Ethereum traded near $4,600 at the time of writing, consolidating after repeated tests of the $4,750 resistance area. What is the possibility of a breakout above $4,800 in the coming weeks? ETH Price Consolidates Near Key Resistance The ETH price stabilized around $4,600 after peaking near $4,750 earlier in the week. Analysts said the token remained in an ascending channel with immediate support near $4,500 and resistance in the $4,750 to $4,800 zone. Technical analysts pointed to Ethereum’s recent move above a descending trendline as a positive development. CryptoGoos, a market commentator, said the breakout created conditions for a potential move toward $10,000 in the longer term, but he added that sustained closes above $4,800 were required for confirmation. Source: X Momentum indicators remained supportive at press time. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) was near 54, a level that showed room for further gains before the market reached overbought conditions. Ethereum also traded above its 20-day and 50-day exponential moving averages, with the 20-day EMA near $4,572 and the 50-day EMA near $4,526. Whale Accumulation and Institutional Flows On-chain data highlighted renewed interest from larger investors. On August 27, Ethereum recorded more than $90 Million in positive inflows, reversing several months of steady outflows. Exchange balances showed more ETH leaving centralized platforms, which analysts often interpreted as accumulation. One of the largest single-day events of the year occurred when Bitmine purchased about $427 Million worth of ETH. Analyst TedPillows said large-scale whale activity often preceded stronger moves in the market, as large investors positioned before expected demand shifts. This development contrasted with Bitcoin, which continued to see ETF-related outflows. Some analysts said the divergence could allow…

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The U.S. Department of Commerce and Chainlink are bringing government macroeconomic data to the blockchain.

The U.S. Department of Commerce and Chainlink are bringing government macroeconomic data to the blockchain.

PANews reported on August 28th that Chainlink announced, in an official blog post, that it has partnered with the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) to bring U.S. government macroeconomic data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) to blockchain. These new Chainlink data sources securely bring key information from key U.S. economic data to blockchain, including real gross domestic product (GDP), the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, and actual final sales to private domestic buyers. Bringing U.S. government data to blockchain will unlock innovative use cases for the blockchain market, such as automated trading strategies, enhanced composability of tokenized assets, issuance of new digital assets, real-time prediction markets powered by crowdsourced intelligence, transparent dashboards driven by immutable data, and risk management for DeFi protocols based on macroeconomic factors. The following six data points about the US economy are now available on-chain: Real GDP - Level, Real GDP - Percentage Change (Annualized), PCE Price Index - Level, PCE Price Index - Percentage Change (Annualized), Real Final Sales to Private Domestic Purchasers - Level, and Real Final Sales to Private Domestic Purchasers - Percentage Change (Annualized). This data will be updated monthly or quarterly, as appropriate, and will initially be available across ten blockchain ecosystems: Arbitrum, Avalanche, Base, Botanix, Ethereum, Linea, Mantle, Optimism, Sonic, and ZKsync. Support for more blockchain networks will be expanded over time based on user demand.

Author: PANews