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Internet penetration has reached so far that, currently, more than half of the world’s population has an Internet connection. Today, everything is migrating toward the Internet, including businesses, education, communication, and, of course, jobs. For example, the segment of global e-retail sales amounted to $2.8 trillion last year. You don’t need to drive to the office every day or follow corporate rules anymore; everyone is free to work online and follow their own schedule. That's why the number of freelancers increases every year; there are currently 53 million freelancers in the US alone. 

Finding a freelance job online is becoming easier, and this trend is likely to increase in the coming years. Thus it’s very important that freelancers and their employers could have a reliable platform where they could communicate, make deals, and accept payments for the work they do, minimizing the risk of fraud. 

There will always be the problem of trust. On one hand, there are a lot of malevolent people who would leave a freelancer without payment after receiving the results of his/her work. On the other hand, many people would take money with great pleasure and disappear without moving a finger to do the job they were tasked with. That's why it's necessary to have an arbitrary third party, a freelancing platform that keeps the funds in its custody when two parties agree on a task only to release it upon completion (or solve the dispute).

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Undoubtedly, freelancing platforms are priceless for those who don't have regular employers and have to deal with new, unknown customers everyday. But they also have a handful of hidden problems. 

Global freelance platforms: pros and consCurrently, any freelancer can find a job that would suit his/her skills on many sites:

Upwork is a platform targeted to IT professionals  Fiverr has many different categories, but it's famous for its cheap, creative freelancers from around the world Freelancer is the oldest platform and includes many categories Peopleperhour is a lesser known platform, which can be an alternative to the previously listed ones  Guru.com has some rare categories, including legal  If you have any skills that could be sold online, there's a chance that you'll be able to find a task on any of these platforms. But there’s also a chance that you'll face problems with employers who may try to persuade you to accept other forms of payment outside of the safety of the platform, and after doing the work they will refuse to pay. Not only are the employers are abusing the system, but freelancers can often deliver low-quality work and still demand payment, as the platform only counts the fact that the task has been delivered, not that it is quality work. And to top it off, both parties face fees up to 20-30%, taken by the platforms for its middleman services.

So, the problem of trust isn’t fully solved by existing solutions. They’re good, but they have flaws. Perhaps blockchain technology could be a better alternative? 

Smart contracts improving the freelance experienceWhat is a smart contract? It’s basically a program that contains the condition of its execution. 

Person A places a reward in the form of cryptocurrency and a condition. If Person B fulfills the condition the contract is executed automatically and Person B gets the reward. 

It doesn’t require trust, so the smart contract can be created between total strangers and can involve any amount of money - both parties can be assured that the deal is safe.

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For the freelance field, it's the exact thing that everyone needs. Smart contracts can bring:

Trust - Since you know for sure that the other party can’t be malicious, it locks up money in the contract in the moment of creating the contract, and if you deliver the work, you get the money released. Confidence - Freelancers can concentrate on their tasks instead of worrying about payment.  Transparency - Any smart contract can be checked. It’s publicly visible that at the certain address there’s a certain amount reserved.  So if a freelancer doesn’t believe his customer, he can take a look by himself.  Also, there are more benefits compared to centralized platforms - such as increased security. A smart contract is protected by the principle of blockchain technologies. In a brute-force attack it would take more time than our universe exists to find the correct private key containing funds. Also it’s said that the chances of hacking a wallet is equal to winning a Powerball nine times in a row. 

Decentralized freelance platformsAs blockchain technology continues to improve, more and more solutions are being introduced. We’ve picked three interesting platforms for freelancers that may serve the mission of connecting the freelance workforce with employers in the future.

The first one is Freelanex. It has the ambitious goal of creating a global, decentralized platform for all kinds of freelancers and to fight unemployment among young people. The project is integrated with Hyperledger, which is used by half of the biggest companies implementing blockchain today. Also, it uses ERC20 tokens, a universally accepted standard, as the means of payment within the platform. 

Another platform is StormX. It’s a bit different from the previous platform, because it’s designed for microtasks; participating in surveys, watching videos, trying new products, and all similar things that can be done in 5 minutes. The payments are released instantly upon task completion, from the pool reserved for a task by a person/company who creates it. The platform has its own Storm Tokens working on Ethereum network, but it also supports payouts Bitcoin and Ethereum. 

CryptoTask is a more traditional freelance platform, supporting all standard categories you may find on a centralized freelance site, such as freelancer.com. It works on the Aeternity blockchain and it targets the eastern European and African countries such as Kenya and Croatia. The platform works as a decentralized app containing a system of smart contracts, which defines how all participants interact.

For those people who want to be able to work at the legal and global platform, the most convenient solution may be the Freelanex platform, since its competitor, CryptoTask, is oriented toward non-Westernized countries. So, what advantages does Freelanex have over all the centralized platforms? 

Nobody controls your work and your earningsFreelanex aims to provide the most user-friendly experience for all participants. That’s why it doesn’t restrict payments only to cryptocurrencies like many other blockchain services do; it supports both crypto and fiat. Those users that adopt FLXC get discounts if they create tasks, or they receive more tokens if they complete tasks. Freelancers pay an 8% fee, clients pay a 10% fee, but initially after the launch the platform will be operating without any fees. So, it might be a good idea to try it as an early adopter. 

All operations get regulated by smart contracts and operate independently in a decentralized manner, which excludes the possibility of fraud from any one party. Also, there is a KYC procedure which isn’t obligatory for freelancers, but they get a FLXC bonus for completing it. 

Also, Freelanex has a very noble incentive. They say that currently there are 73 million young men and women who don’t have a job. The platform plans to establish courses and laboratories to provide free online training for those who are unemployed for free in order to promote the freelance economy and create more jobs.

The only issue we can see with the platform is the possibility of the smart contract to be hacked, as it’s often prone to human error. Smart contracts rely on blockchain security, but if they contain any security holes due to poorly written code, it can be exploited to withdraw funds from the contract. Last year, EOS users lost more than $500,000 in EOS smart contracts because of such an exploit. That’s why it’s crucial to choose a reliable and safe platform if you want to use a decentralized solution.

ConclusionThe freelance economy, or “the gig economy” as it’s often called, is growing fast. 50 years ago, people would work at one job their whole life, but now everything has changed. The job market, thanks to the Internet, has become global, and now professionals with good skills can work and earn from any place on the planet. The more people connected to the Internet, the more jobs will be created. According to Intuit, by 2020 the number of people participating in the gig economy will grow to 43%.

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People use freelance earnings as a secondary income; some people freelance to increase their savings, in some poor countries it allows people to earn more than they would get working a normal day job. The gig economy even creates new jobs for those with disabilities. It’s highly probable that in the future everyone will be employed in a freelance activity. Forty-seven percent of Millennials are already calling themselves freelancers, more than any other generation, and there will be more and more young people accustomed to online work. All this workforce will need reliable platforms to communicate and interact, and blockchain will play a huge role in this future economy.

This week, NEO joined Microsoft’s .NET Foundation, serving as a major asset to Microsoft’s blockchain efforts.

Mainline Blockchain Efforts From Microsoft Following the integration, NEO will be able to introduce a new set of tools for Microsoft Visual Studio, making it easier for mainstream developers to create NEO dApps. This news comes just months after NEO expressed interest in the .NET stack.

This isn’t Microsoft’s first time using blockchain. Over the past few years, Microsoft has allowed enterprises to make use of various blockchains through its Azure services. Azure provides access to popular chains like Ethereum, Quorum, and Corda, as well as obscure blockchains like SIMBA Chain, Rootstock, Stratis, and more.

Microsoft’s most frequent collaborator, though, is JPMorgan. This year, Microsoft introduced Quorum as Azure’s first fully-managed blockchain, offering a more simplified blockchain experience. Microsoft also uses Quorum in-house to manage XBOX royalties. A strategic partnership is ongoing, so there may be more to come.

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Microsoft’s blockchain efforts don’t stop there: the company is also a member of several blockchain groups, such as the Hyperledger Foundation, the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance, and the Token Taxonomy Initiative. Microsoft hasn’t produced much in the way of products with these groups; rather, it is contributing to standards.

The company has also developed ION, a Bitcoin-based decentralized identity system, covering the costs of the project through its Identity Division.

Funding, Acceptance, and Other Efforts Microsoft is also pouring funding into blockchain projects. Notably, it has contributed funds to events like the Ethereal Virtual Hackathon, which took place in April.

Meanwhile, Microsoft Research’s blockchain division has contributed to a handful of research papers over the years. Microsoft Research was responsible for Microsoft’s first foray into blockchain: in 2012, the group published “On Blockchain and Red Balloons” with Cornell University, describing a Bitcoin information propagation system.

Finally, casual crypto users might be interested to know that Microsoft accepts Bitcoin in its stores. You can deposit Bitcoin into your account and receive credit in return.

Are Microsoft’s Blockchain Efforts Overrated? Blockchain endeavors are sometimes exaggerated in the media, and Microsoft is no exception. In 2017, a Microsoft representative mentioned a partnership with IOTA before both companies denied it. Although Microsoft was indeed participating in IOTA’s IoT marketplace, there was no formal partnership.

Likewise, Microsoft may never live down Bill Gates’ attacks on Bitcoin: he has called it a “greater fool” investment. Gates is now only minimally involved in Microsoft, and current reps have made more positive comments. Some have even said that blockchain is “at a tipping point.”

Despite a few disappointments, Microsoft’s blockchain efforts make it one of the most pro-blockchain companies. Ultimately, the company must change with the times: other tech giants like IBM and Amazon have made their own blockchain breakthroughs, while Microsoft is just getting started.

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Enterprise blockchain technology platform Stratis has announced the launch of its new Security Token Offering (STO) platform.

The product will allow businesses to raise capital by issuing legally permissible, asset-backed securities on its native blockchain.

Stratis has been engaging with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to ensure it is compliant with SEC regulations, and the platform has been fine-tuned through “regular dialogue” with the firm’s clients.

The STO platform conforms with both Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws and has been subject to rigorous testing to make sure it follows the legal requirements for hosting a Security Token Offering.

New beginnings Stratis’ new platform is an adaptation of its existing Initial Coin Offering (ICO) platform and includes extra legal features to ensure it is suitable for security token issuance.

It will enable companies and organisations to run a secure and flexible web-based application on the Stratis blockchain to issue tokens to investors.

One key feature the platform boasts is real-time pricing, with the ability to accept payments in both fiat (USD) and cryptocurrency (BTC and STRAT).

It utilises currency data from multiple providers such as CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko to ensure its participants benefit from up-to-date prices.

“We are delighted to launch our STO platform, one of the key milestones of our 2019 Development Roadmap,” said Chris Trew, Stratis CEO.

“The STO platform builds on the functionality of the Stratis ICO platform with the addition of several new features that satisfy the rigorous regulatory requirements needed to conduct STOs.

“Our STO platform is highly secure, flexible, and scalable, making it easy for businesses of any size to raise money through the tokenisation of their asset.”

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Is Bitcoin’s Rise a Blessing or a Threat to Corporate Treasuries?

The Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates this week indicates that the American economy is experiencing choppy market conditions. If history repeats itself, the crypto market will benefit as the economy unlocks fresh liquidity.

However, rate cuts this time may not boost crypto as they have in the past. According to experts, political and inflationary uncertainty, coupled with investor caution, could temper the impact. Still, they believe distinct sectors like Real-World Assets (RWAs), decentralized finance (DeFi), and stablecoins are well-positioned to benefit.

A Rate Cut, But with a CatchThe Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates is typically met with a cheer from risk asset investors, a signal that cheaper money is coming. But this time feels different. 

Though Bitcoin’s price remained steady amid Powell’s decision to cut rates by 25 bps, its sustained momentum was largely due to institutional support, like ETF inflows, and commitment from long-term participants.

However, on-chain signals soon revealed that not every participant shared the same optimism.

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— Erik (@ero_crypto) September 17, 2025 As BeInCrypto recently reported, a decline in New Address Momentum suggests retail investors are pulling back. Fewer new entrants highlight fears of market saturation or a coming downturn.

The data represents a tension now defining the market—a rate cut injecting liquidity and confirming a weakening economy. 

“The reason for yesterday’s rate cut was ‘risk management’ per Powell, and it’s an appropriate term. The FOMC sees their objective balance tilting towards growth protection from inflation prevention, even while acknowledging that both are active risks. In other words, the specter of stagflation is spooking us again, and it’s not even Halloween,” Max Gokham, Deputy Chief Investment Officer at Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions, explained.

This single Fed move forces crypto investors to navigate a panorama more complex than a simple “buy the dip” narrative.

The Liquidity CatalystThe Federal Reserve’s rate cut has introduced a dynamic in which economic conditions and market liquidity appear to be in opposition. While the rate cut itself acknowledges a weakening economy, it also signals fresh liquidity that has historically served as a catalyst for cryptocurrency markets.

Analysts are observing this liquidity factor closely. 

“[Cuts] inject liquidity, lower discount rates, and force investors back into risk assets. This paradox is why equities and crypto can rally even when the Fed is essentially confirming slower growth. For now, markets are focused more on the liquidity impulse and the prospect of a soft landing than the drag from weaker fundamentals,” Komodo Platform Chief Technology Officer Kadan Stadelmann told BeInCrypto.

This perspective aligns with the historical record of past easing cycles, during which significant crypto rallies have followed. 

Bitcoin, in particular, has a history of front-running these events, with its price increasing in the run-up to an anticipated rate cut. It’s often followed by a “sell the news” dip, as traders who bought on the rumor take profits once the news is confirmed.

“In 2019, BTC rose from $4,000 to $13,000 in anticipation of cuts but didn’t explode right after the announcements. In the wake of the 2020 March cuts, as lockdowns gripped the world, Bitcoin crashed before being one of the first commodities to rebound—even ahead of gold,” Stadelmann added. 

However, this week’s rate cuts were made under circumstances that differ significantly from previous easing cycles.

Inflation, Tariffs, and UncertaintyWhile history offers a compelling roadmap for how liquidity can fuel a crypto rally, the current environment is defined by significant variables that could disrupt that pattern. 

As Bitget Wallet Chief Marketing Officer Jamie Elkaleh points out, this time, two key factors are different:

“First, the political backdrop: Fed independence is under scrutiny, and that can create credibility issues. Second, the inflation mix is less straightforward, with tariffs and supply chain risks complicating the picture. So while history suggests rate cuts should lift markets, the margin for error is narrower today.”

The political element adds a layer of uncertainty not seen in past cycles. The recent legal challenge against a Fed governor has raised concerns about the potential for political interference in monetary policy. This risk could undermine the market’s trust in the central bank.

Furthermore, unlike past cycles driven by strong demand, current geopolitical events, particularly tariffs and supply chain risks, further complicate inflationary pressures.

“Labor market data has softened, and tariffs have added pressure to the inflation outlook. The Fed is walking a fine line: it’s easing policy to prevent the slowdown from becoming something more severe, while still acknowledging that inflation hasn’t fully disappeared… the cut is less a ‘green light’ for growth, and more a recognition that the economy needs support,” Elkaleh added.

Despite the political and macroeconomic headwinds, the liquidity injection still needs to find a home. Some sectors may stand to benefit more than others.

A Look at the WinnersWhile Bitcoin remains a macro play, this easing cycle’s true “winners” may be found in distinct crypto categories most sensitive to a fresh influx of capital. 

For investors, three key categories are poised to be the most immediate and sensitive beneficiaries of a liquidity injection: DeFi, meme coins, and RWAs.

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— ToraX (@torax_fi) September 18, 2025 DeFi thrives as lower borrowing costs and a “reach for yield” push investors away from less-attractive traditional finance products and into on-chain money markets. Meanwhile, meme coins are often the first to see a surge in speculative activity.

As XYO Co-founder Markus Levin told BeInCrypto:

“Categories like DeFi and meme coins are historically the most sensitive to fresh inflows, as retail speculation and trading volumes rebound first.”

The growth of RWAs is also a compelling narrative for this cycle. The RWA market is expanding, with tokenized Treasuries and private credit lending gaining institutional adoption. Hard data backs this growth: total value locked (TVL) in RWAs is up 31% quarter over quarter to $8.2 billion.

Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePINs) also hold important potential.

“Messari tracked over 400% growth for the industry in 2024. As of September 2025, CoinMarketCap’s category page for DePIN shows a collective market cap currently over $37 billion. The World Economic Forum projects it could scale into the trillions by 2028, reshaping computing through a more distributed infrastructure,” Levin added.

Meanwhile, stablecoins will grow significantly, serving as the foundation for much of the on-chain economy.

The Yield-Seeking NarrativeAs traditional finance products like government bonds become less attractive in a low-rate environment, the yields offered by DeFi stablecoin protocols become more appealing.

“Stablecoins sit at the center of this story. Lower policy rates compress yields in traditional cash products, while on-chain markets still offer mid-single to double-digit returns through lending, structured products, or tokenized T-bills. That relative spread makes stablecoins even more attractive as both a store of liquidity and a spendable currency,” Elkaleh explained. 

As the cost of money goes down, demand shifts to where the yield is greatest.

“With rate cuts expected through year-end, short-duration Treasuries may become less attractive relative to on-chain products that package credit, staking, or basis premia. This can support stablecoin deposits. Thus we expect a shift toward tokenized cash equivalents and yield-bearing stables, alongside tighter integrations with exchanges as issuers chase scale,” Gokham added.

This new reality presents a critical test for the crypto market. The true measure of this easing cycle will be whether these nascent, on-chain sectors can fully capitalize on the liquidity impulse and prove their resilience in an uncertain macro environment.

After a few days of trading sideways, Bitcoin’s price appears to be headed north. It was trading at around $7,100, and it surged to over $7,650 on Bitstamp before retracing slightly to the current level of approximately $7,500.

Bitcoin marks a 4.6% increase at the moment. The interesting thing is that BTC’s dominance is also on the move. Currently standing at 68.9%, it’s obvious that Bitcoin claims a larger part of the market share as altcoins struggle to note any serious gains.

Ethereum has broken the $130 level, currently at $132, which is an increase of 2.7% against the dollar. However, when we compare it to BTC, it loses 2.24% of value to 0.0176 SAT. Ripple is up with 1% against USD but XRP/BTC is 3.35% down.

Binance Coin is trading at $13.77 and at 0.0018 SAT, meaning а 2.34% USD increase and а 2.59% BTC decrease.

Tezos has been one of the best performers in the last several weeks, but it’s currently down against both USD and BTC – 0.71% and 5.22%, respectively.

Altcoins/Bitcoin. Source: coin360.com Total Market Capitalization: $198 B | Bitcoin Market Capitalization: $136 B | Bitcoin Dominance: 68.9%

Major Crypto Headlines Binance Partnership With FTX Exchange: Follows In The Footsteps Of BitMEX In Futures Trading. Binance recently made a strategic investment in the popular cryptocurrency derivatives exchange, FTX. It raises the question if this partnership is a step towards disrupting the dominance in the Futures trading market of BitMEX, OKEx, and Huobi.

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Recent Political And Economic Tension In India And Hong Kong Highlights Bitcoin’s Benefits. Indian banks will reportedly start turning down customers based on their religion, while protesters in Hong Kong are boycotting HSBC due to bank account closures. Bitcoin’s decentralized nature can be used by anyone from anywhere, which had the community highlighting its benefits once again.

Significant Daily Gainers and Losers Silverway (8.90%) SLV is currently surging with almost 9% to $0.72 against the dollar and with 4% against BTC to 9560 SAT. Its market cap has also increased to over $72 M, which places it at 58th place among the top 100 cryptocurrencies. With not much recent news from Silverway, the surge may come somewhat of a surprise at the moment.

Siacoin (5.8%) Siacoin is next on the list, now reaching $0.00145 against the dollar and 19 SAT against BTC. The market cap is also on the rise, breaking the $60 M level. Siacoin’s co-founder recently appeared on a podcast, outlining S.C.’s history in the market, being an active project since 2015.

Matic Network (-14.43%) Unfortunately for Matic Network, it’s once again the most notable loser among the top 100 coins. MATIC is losing almost 15% against the USD, currently trading at $0.016. It goes even lower against BTC with -18% to 215 SAT. After the massive drop to $0.012 a few days ago, it managed to recover to $0.020 yesterday, but it’s again on the downtrend.

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Crypto markets are at an inflection point in mid-2026. Bitcoin has consolidated near its all-time high, institutional inflows via ETFs remain structurally positive, and Ethereum’s Pectra and Glamsterdam upgrades are actively reshaping its throughput. For investors entering now, the key question isn’t whether to buy crypto; it’s which assets match your time horizon and risk appetite.

We’ve done the work across three categories: lower-risk blue chips for long-term holding, higher-risk altcoins with real short-term momentum, and specialized utility and AI tokens targeting specific growth themes. Every pick below has been evaluated on market cap, on-chain activity, roadmap delivery, and genuine use cases, not just price performance.

The coins below are where our analysts see the best risk-adjusted opportunity right now. Let’s break down each one.

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In This Article In This Article 1. Bitcoin (BTC) — Original Digital Currency and Leading Store-of-Value Crypto 2. Ethereum (ETH) — Smart Contract Powerhouse for DeFi, dApps, and Web3 3. XRP (XRP) — Fast, Low-Cost Settlement Token for Global Payments Show Full Guide 1. Solana (SOL) — High-Speed, Low-Fee Blockchain for Scalable DeFi and dApps 2. BNB Coin (BNB) — Exchange Utility Token Powering Trading Fees and Perks 3. Cardano (ADA) — Research-Driven Blockchain Focusing on Security, Scalability, and Sustainability 4. Dogecoin (DOGE) — Meme-Based Cryptocurrency Used for Tipping and Online Payments 1. Bittensor (TAO) – Decentralized AI Network Rewarding Open Machine Learning Contributions 2. Hyperliquid (HYPE) — High-Performance Trading Chain for Derivatives and On-Chain Order Books 3. Hedera (HBAR) – Enterprise-Focused Network Using Hashgraph for Fast, Cheap Transactions 1. Define Your Goals 2. Understand the Project's Use Case 3. Analyze Project Fundamentals: Review the Whitepaper and Roadmap 4. Look Into Liquidity, Market Capitalization, and Trading Volume 5. Consider Tokenomics 6. Scrutinize the Team and Backers 7. Analyze Community Size and Strength 8. Study the Price History and Track Record 📈 High Volatility 🧑‍⚖️ Lack of Regulation 🔒 Security Risks 🧑‍💻 Scams and Hacks 🌎 Market Manipulation 🔍 Do Your Own Research 📚 Diversify Your Cryptocurrency Portfolio 🧑‍💼 Consult With a Professional 💸 Invest Only What You Can Afford to Lose Market Performance (25%) Utility and Use Cases (20%) Community and Adoption (15%) Development Team (15%) Security (15%) Regulatory Compliance (5%) Roadmap and Future Plans (5%) Key Takeaways: Best Crypto to Buy Now The best cryptos to buy right now include lower-risk, higher-risk, utility, and AI cryptocurrencies. These projects include Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP (XRP), Solana (SOL), and BNB Coin (BNB). Some of the reasons why investors are buying crypto right now include institutional momentum, favorable policies, and improvements in technology. Investing in cryptocurrency can be risky, and you should evaluate a project before investing. To mitigate some risks from investing, consult a professional, diversify, DYOR, and never invest more than you can afford to lose. Top Crypto Tokens to Buy in 2026: Quick Comparison Asset Current Price Market Cap Risk Level Time Horizon Primary Use Bitcoin (BTC) $64,231.88 $1.29T Lower Long-term Store of value Ethereum (ETH) $1,740.99 $209.32B Lower Long-term Smart contracts & DeFi XRP (XRP) $1.15 $115.19B Lower Long-term Cross-border payments Solana (SOL) $73.34 $43.17B Higher Short/Long High-speed dApps & DeFi BNB (BNB) $587.80 $1.29T Higher Short/Long Exchange & ecosystem utility Cardano (ADA) $0.16 $7.35B Higher Long-term Proof-of-stake smart contracts Dogecoin (DOGE) $0.083 $12.42B Higher Short-term Meme liquidity & payments Bittensor (TAO) $233.03 $4.89B Higher Long-term Decentralized AI network Hyperliquid (HYPE) $70.93 $70.93B Higher Short-term On-chain derivatives trading Hedera (HBAR) $0.080 $4.03B Medium Long-term Enterprise dApps & tokenization Best Cryptos to Buy with Lower Risk for Long-Term Investment
With millions of digital assets across hundreds of chains, many investors wonder which crypto to buy today for the long term. The answer comes down to stability, which is why blue-chip cryptos should be first in line. They can help investors navigate the extreme volatility typical of this emerging industry.

Don’t get me wrong — this doesn’t mean blue-chips aren’t prone to wild fluctuations. However, their large market capitalizations are like the keels of a vessel, maintaining balance with their massive weight. The best long-term crypto assets represent large markets with millions of users and high trading volumes.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP are established ecosystems with entire markets built around them. They are suitable for conservative investors still open to crypto exposure. However, one of their main drawbacks is that they can’t offer the upside potential of early-stage projects.

We selected these three lower-risk crypto assets based on factors like market capitalization, trading volume, active user base, and ecosystem size. Let’s look closer at these top options.

1. Bitcoin (BTC) — Original Digital Currency and Leading Store-of-Value Crypto Key Information:

Bitcoin price: $64,231.88 Market cap: $1.29T All-time high: $126,173.18 24-hour price change: +1.10% 7-day price change: -0.43% Year-to-Date (YTD) return: -26.64% Bitcoin BTC +1.10% is the oldest and most widely adopted cryptocurrency. It has a flawless 15-year track record, a market cap of $1.29T, and is recognized as legal tender in countries like El Salvador. It has officially been classified as a commodity by both the SEC and CFTC. Overall, its decentralized proof-of-work network is unmatched in security and scale.

With more than half of the whole crypto market’s value and growing interest from Bitcoin ETFs, Bitcoin is still leading the pack. It’s easy to buy and sell, keeps getting small upgrades, and many investors treat it like a long-term reserve asset.

2. Ethereum (ETH) — Smart Contract Powerhouse for DeFi, dApps, and Web3 Key Information:

Ethereum price: $1,740.99 Market cap: $209.32B All-time high: $4,946.23 24-hour price change: +1.81% 7-day price change: +3.51% Year-to-Date (YTD) return: -41.50% Ethereum ETH +1.81% is the backbone of Web3, powering most decentralized apps, NFTs, and DeFi protocols. Its Pectra upgrade has enhanced scalability and performance, reinforcing its position as the most widely used blockchain globally.

In 2026, Ethereum focuses on scaling and resilience. The Glamsterdam fork (mid-2026, planned from Q1) targets parallel processing and higher gas limits (about 60M toward over 200M), aiming to cut congestion and improve throughput via ZK proofs. The Heze-Bogota preview strengthens privacy, censorship resistance, and decentralization for tougher regulatory climates.

3. XRP (XRP) — Fast, Low-Cost Settlement Token for Global Payments Key Information:

XRP price: $1.15 Market cap: $115.19B All-time high: $3.84 24-hour price change: +1.20% 7-day price change: +0.16% Year-to-Date (YTD) return: -36.95% XRP XRP +1.20% is a digital asset built for fast, low-cost, cross-border payments. Transactions settle in seconds for less than a penny, making it ideal for banks, remittance providers, and payment networks moving money globally.

In 2026, the XRP Ledger gets upgrades that make it simpler and more useful. The new Permissioned Domains (XLS-80) allow you to use human-readable addresses as opposed to the long wallet strings. The roadmap also introduces improved privacy measures, more intelligent app features, and quicker network monitoring via the XRPL Hub. With native lending features being built in, XRP leans on payments and finance utility, so it can be a solid buy if you want function over hype.

Top Cryptos to Buy with Higher Risk for Short-Term Investment
Growth-oriented investors leaning toward more risk would be more tolerant of volatility. In fact, short-term gains derive from price fluctuations, so it makes sense to explore the most volatile crypto assets.

These altcoins have more upside potential than blue chips, often showing larger percentage moves. But as you know, the catch is that volatile assets are unpredictable and can swing against you at any moment.

To eliminate extreme risks, such as sudden collapses or rug pulls, we handpicked the best short-term crypto assets among the countless options. Unlike blue chips, these more volatile cryptocurrencies are suitable for day trading.

Our list of scalable altcoins may be the ideal starting point for anyone asking which crypto to buy today for the short term. It includes Solana, BNB, Cardano, and Dogecoin, offering a mix of large Web3 ecosystems and community-backed meme coin exposure.

We paid attention to their market cap, ecosystem activity, relevant partnerships, and social media traction. Below are the top choices.

1. Solana (SOL) — High-Speed, Low-Fee Blockchain for Scalable DeFi and dApps Key Information:

Solana price: $73.34 Market cap: $43.17B All-time high: $294.16 24-hour price change: +5.09%
7-day price change: +6.62% Year-to-Date (YTD) return: -40.91% Solana SOL +5.09% is a very fast blockchain, handling around 960 transactions per second as of June 2026, with almost no fees, even when many people use it at once. Its built-in time-stamping system helps it stay quick and smooth, making it a favorite for DeFi apps, NFTs, and busy trading platforms.

It is all about reliability and speed in the Solana 2026 story. Firedancer introduces a second validator client, eliminating the risk of cutover, and pushing higher throughput. Alpenglow is seeking higher finality and reduced latency. As the compute limits become larger and the token transfers reduce in cost, the fees decline. The latter combination facilitates the operation of DeFi, gaming, and meme trading.

2. BNB Coin (BNB) — Exchange Utility Token Powering Trading Fees and Perks Key Information:

BNB price: $587.80 Market cap: $81.81B All-time high: $1,370.98 24-hour price change: +1.11% 7-day price change: -3.58% Year-to-Date (YTD) return: -31.30% BNB BNB +1.11% is widely viewed as a good buy thanks to its utility, broader applications, and being the native token of the BNB ecosystem. It makes paying trading fees on Binance much cheaper, as the platform usually offers discounts of around 25%, increasing profit for frequent traders. It also gives holders access to exclusive token sales and new project launches on Binance Launchpad.

BNB Chain’s 2026 upgrades focus on speed, smoother trading during traffic spikes, and better reliability. The chain is also moving to a dual-client setup, so one client prioritizes stability while the other pushes performance. If you use DeFi often, that combination can make BNB more practical to hold and use.

3. Cardano (ADA) — Research-Driven Blockchain Focusing on Security, Scalability, and Sustainability Key Information:

Cardano price: $0.16 Market cap: $7.35B All-time high: $3.10 24-hour price change: +0.15% 7-day price change: -5.06% Year-to-Date (YTD) return: -50.83% Cardano is a leading blockchain platform that uses proof-of-stake consensus, called Ouroboros, to support smart contracts and dApps. Its main goal is security, as it focuses on providing a highly secure and scalable infrastructure while emphasizing academic research and peer-reviewed development.

If you want a slower-and-steadier chain in 2026, Cardano is built for that. Recent upgrades gave ADA holders more control over governance, while scaling work like Hydra aims to make transactions faster and cheaper for apps. Midnight adds privacy features for real-world finance use cases. You can also stake ADA for rewards while you wait.

4. Dogecoin (DOGE) — Meme-Based Cryptocurrency Used for Tipping and Online Payments Key Information:

Dogecoin price: $0.083 Market cap: $12.42B All-time high: $0.75 24-hour price change: +0.10% 7-day price change: -4.62% Year-to-Date (YTD) return: -31.03% Dogecoin DOGE +0.10% is a solid option for high-volume traders thanks to its deep liquidity on major exchanges and steady daily turnover. It runs on a Scrypt-based Proof of Work system, keeping the network decentralized and still mineable with widely available hardware.

Low fees and fast transactions make it ideal for tipping and micro-payments. As adoption grows and community support stays strong, DOGE is well-positioned for continued momentum through 2026, especially as more payment platforms and retailers begin to accept it as a real currency.

Best Crypto Projects for Specialized Investors — Utility and AI Tokens
While large smart contract networks like Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain cover many use cases, some investors prefer clearer themes. Utility and AI tokens stand out because they focus on specific services, link directly to real-world demand, and can show more obvious growth paths.

Some of the best utility tokens include HYPE and HBAR, which power a trading hub and a dApp ecosystem, respectively. A special category to explore is Layer 2 solutions built around Ethereum, which have become indispensable for their scaling potential.

Elsewhere, top AI crypto coins like TAO have also been among trending coins since the AI craze began. Growth-oriented investors may look to these and other utility tokens for day trading and short-term gains.

We selected a few coins that dominate their niches, have gained traction, represent mature markets, and remain well-positioned for future growth. Check them out below.

1. Bittensor (TAO) – Decentralized AI Network Rewarding Open Machine Learning Contributions Key Information:

TAO price: $233.03 Market cap: $4.89B All-time high: $769.13 24-hour price change: +2.03% 7-day price change: -11.11% YTD return: +4.39% Bittensor TAO +2.03% is a decentralized blockchain protocol tailored for machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI). It offers an open marketplace where developers and users can share, train, and even exchange AI models without requiring permissions.

When buying Bittensor, it rewards contributors with the native token TAO, encouraging them to become a collaborative intelligence economy. Moreover, Bittensor’s core architecture combines subnets, a blockchain layer, and an API that, mixed together, offer a wide range of AI services and applications.

2. Hyperliquid (HYPE) — High-Performance Trading Chain for Derivatives and On-Chain Order Books Key Information:

HYPE price: $70.93 Market cap: $70.93B All-time high: $76.76 24-hour price change: +2.23% 7-day price change: +16.49% Year-to-Date (YTD) return: +182.25% Hyperliquid HYPE +2.23% is redefining crypto trading with ultra-fast, on-chain perpetual futures that rival centralized exchanges. Built on a custom Layer 1, it offers sub-second settlement while maintaining full transparency and self-custody — an ideal blend for serious traders.

Hyperliquid is moving beyond perpetuals with HIP-4, adding “Outcome Trading” for prediction markets and bounded, options-style contracts. You post full collateral upfront, so there’s no leverage, margin calls, or liquidations. Markets can be time-limited and priced via auctions instead of external oracles. Trades settle in USDH, and builders can create custom event markets.

3. Hedera (HBAR) – Enterprise-Focused Network Using Hashgraph for Fast, Cheap Transactions Key Information:

HBAR price: $0.080 Market cap: $4.03B All-time high: $0.56 24-hour price change: +0.10% 7-day price change: +2.63% Year-to-Date (YTD) return: -24.32% Hedera HBAR +0.10% is powered by Hashgraph, not traditional blockchain, enabling thousands of fast, secure transactions per second with sub-cent fees. Its enterprise-grade tech is built for real-world use, attracting major partners like Google, IBM, and Dell for applications in tokenization and micropayments.

With its innovative structure, Hedera is tackling problems others haven’t solved, like fair transaction ordering and sustainable scalability. Its tech is already being used in CBDCs, supply chains, and AI data validation.

Why Are Investors Buying Crypto Right Now?
Investors buying crypto now are positioning ahead of a potential macroeconomic and market-cycle turn, even as short-term volatility remains elevated. Despite recent price swings, several structural and behavioral factors are supporting renewed buying interest.

One major driver is the expectation of easier monetary policy. Many investors believe interest rates are closer to their peak than to another meaningful rise. Historically, crypto assets, particularly Bitcoin and Ethereum, have benefited when liquidity conditions improve.

Another factor is “buy-the-dip” cycle thinking. Following a sharp pullback and the clearing of excess leverage, market sentiment has shifted from overheated optimism to cautious realism. For long-term investors, this reset is viewed as constructive rather than bearish, creating opportunities to accumulate assets at more attractive valuations.

Institutional normalization also continues, even if short-term flows look weak. While ETF inflows have softened recently, crypto is now a recognized component of diversified portfolios. Many institutions keep allocating gradually.

On the supply side, there is growing conviction around scarcity. Long-term holders have largely remained inactive, reducing the amount of supply available on exchanges. This dynamic reinforces the belief that downside risk may be more limited unless broader macro conditions deteriorate sharply.

Importantly, crypto demand is no longer driven solely by price speculation. On-chain utility, including stablecoins, payments, tokenization, and decentralized finance, continues to show real-world usage even during downturns. For some investors, buying crypto represents exposure to financial infrastructure rather than a short-term trade.

Finally, contrarian sentiment is playing a role. Periods of fear and negative headlines often attract experienced investors looking for asymmetric upside. When sentiment indicators are depressed, the risk-reward profile can become more compelling if conditions stabilize or improve.

How to Evaluate a Cryptocurrency Before Investing
In bull cycles, a crypto market can uphold numerous assets, yet they are not the ones that are resilient in the long term. It is advisable to perform a careful assessment of the cryptocurrencies before committing financial resources to them that extends beyond their price. These are some of the main factors to be considered.

1. Define Your GoalsCryptocurrencies have become a diverse market, so it’s important to start by defining your specific goals. Do you seek long-term, steady growth, or are you ready to actively trade for short-term gains? Blue-chip coins may be better suited for long-term growth, while scalable altcoins can offer quicker returns, although they carry higher risk.

2. Understand the Project’s Use CaseOnce you select a cryptocurrency that fits your goals, you should check its use case and see what specific problems it solves.

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Some crypto coins may power one-stop, industry-agnostic chains, while others focus on specific sectors. Always check whether the use case is still relevant and offers long-term value. For example, metaverse projects are currently in standby mode, while AI and payment coins are thriving.

3. Analyze Project Fundamentals: Review the Whitepaper and RoadmapMost crypto assets have a whitepaper outlining their mission and key concepts. Ideally, this comes with a well-designed webpage and a clear roadmap. Take your time to read these.

Sometimes, whitepapers introduce revolutionary innovations. Think about zkSNARKs, decentralized AI networks, oracles, or restaking. If you catch these trends early, you could get in before most investors even notice.

Bitcoin whitepaper4. Look Into Liquidity, Market Capitalization, and Trading VolumeMarket capitalization, trading volume, and liquidity are also key metrics of a crypto asset, which are important factors. High market capitalization is an indication that the investors have confidence in a certain undertaking. High volume of trade and growth in its market size indicate that the project is being captured very fast.

Typically, the coins with large capitalization can be assumed to be more responsible, whereas small-cap and early-stage projects have low liquidity and considerable volatility.

5. Consider TokenomicsTokenomics refers to the economic principles defining aspects like a token’s total supply, pace of token unlocks (vesting schedule), distribution model, allocation, deflationary mechanisms, and other financial dynamics.

You should look for healthy tokenomics models that prioritize organic growth and community building rather than benefiting the team and private investors in a disproportionate way.

BNB tokenomics breakdown6. Scrutinize the Team and BackersSpeaking of the team, you should do a background check and analyze the history of team members. Have they held key executive roles at reputable companies in the past? Many blockchain developers and managers come from established fintechs or other well-known entities.

For example, the team behind Facebook’s abandoned Libra project split into two main groups and went on to build Aptos and Sui, two Layer 1 chains that have experienced rapid growth.

When it comes to meme coins and small-cap crypto projects, anonymous teams have become the norm. Still, there are specialized security firms that can audit team profiles without revealing their identity.

7. Analyze Community Size and StrengthYou’d be interested in crypto coins backed by large and engaged communities. This is a strong indicator of a project’s strength and momentum, especially in the case of meme coins. In fact, for them, community engagement can be the primary driving force.

Check the cryptocurrency’s social media presence, including activity on X, Telegram, Discord, or Reddit. Projects with passionate and loyal communities can be more resilient during market downturns.

8. Study the Price History and Track RecordIf you want to invest in established crypto projects (a.k.a. dino coins), look at their past price charts and how they handled tough periods, such as the 2022–2023 crypto winter. Newer projects may not have much history, but you can still study how their sector performed or compare them with coins that have similar token structures.

What Are the Risks of Investing in Cryptocurrency?
Cryptocurrencies represent a new asset class that is still finding its place alongside traditional markets. In the meantime, they carry a significantly higher risk, which is to be expected of emerging trends.

Take the dot-com bubble in the 2000s, for example. While many low-quality online projects failed, it didn’t mean the internet itself had no value. Similarly, as the crypto market matures, here are the main risks you should know about.

📈 High Volatility Crypto assets are notorious for their volatility. This is a significant risk even for blue-chip coins. Still, Bitcoin and Ethereum are creating the trends rather than following them. Therefore, they’re more stable and resilient.

Small-cap coins show much higher volatility and carry significant risk for traders using leverage.

🧑‍⚖️ Lack of Regulation One of the big problems of crypto is that its regulatory environment is very fragmented and inconsistent across jurisdictions. For example, in China, the world’s second most populous country, crypto is completely banned, while in the European Union, it has a dedicated and relatively friendly regulatory framework.

In the US, still the biggest crypto market by volume and usage, the rulebook is patchy and varies across regulators and states. Things are slowly getting clearer, though, with FIT21 passing the House in 2024 and the GENIUS Act now outlining how stablecoins and watchdog roles should be handled.

🔒 Security Risks You will often hear that blockchain offers unmatched security. While this is true for Bitcoin and perhaps a few other established Layer 1 chains, the broader Web3 ecosystem built around these chains is plagued by security risks, such as vulnerable smart contracts and coding flaws.

In late 2025, two major incidents reflect the security weakness in decentralized finance (DeFi). Balancer Protocol lost over $116 million in a cross-chain exploit targeting its V2 pools, marking one of the largest crypto security breaches this year.

A few hours later, Stream Finance discovered that an external fund manager had lost $93 million of its fund assets, causing its stablecoin Stream USD (xUSD) to lose its peg and crash.

To reduce the risk of similar events, it’s safer to use crypto projects that have been audited by well-known security firms such as Certik or Halborn.

🧑‍💻 Scams and Hacks Due to the lack of crypto literacy, criminals and hackers are taking advantage of the situation and carrying out social engineering activities and using hacking attacks targeting both centralized and decentralized systems.

Chainalysis noted in October 2025 that illicit organizations had close to 15 billion dollars worth of funds, and stolen funds constituted the biggest portion. It is a new record peak, in part, explained by an increase in the price of crypto assets in 2025.

Rug pulls, Ponzi schemes, pig butchering, and other social engineering devices are all scams that are constantly being developed by criminals, and with AI getting more popular, diversity increases.

🌎 Market Manipulation While analyzing key metrics, you should know that data can be distorted due to market manipulation, as many small projects use bots to inflate market cap and volume figures to create the false impression of success. This is a serious problem in crypto, affecting DeFi, NFTs, and the broader Web3 sector.

For example, CryptoSlam found that 42.52% of NFT trading on Ethereum links to wash trading, a manipulative practice where the same group buys and sells NFTs to inflate volume data.

Risk Management Tips for Investing in Crypto Projects
Many investors find the crypto space appealing for its high-growth opportunities, but the risks are also high. Here are a few basic principles and steps to protect your capital.

🔍 Do Your Own Research Before investing in any crypto project, take the time to research it thoroughly. Check out our guide on evaluating a cryptocurrency, and review each aspect, from the whitepaper and team to tokenomics and community engagement.

Don’t just rely on social media hype or your friend’s advice.

📚 Diversify Your Cryptocurrency Portfolio One of the best ways to mitigate risk is to diversify your crypto exposure by allocating across different cryptocurrency types, including blue-chip and small-cap coins.

Example of portfolio allocation to diversify across blue-chips, altcoins, and new cryptos. 🧑‍💼 Consult With a Professional If you have capital but aren’t sure how to get started in crypto or what the legal and tax implications might be, it’s wise to consult with a financial advisor or crypto-savvy professional.

Again, don’t believe anyone promoting themselves as a crypto expert — look for a reputable individual or firm that can guide you.

💸 Invest Only What You Can Afford to Lose It may sound like a cliché, but never invest more than you can afford to lose. Crypto markets are highly speculative, and you should never sell your car or house, or dip into your savings, chasing the “next big thing.”

Methodology: How We Rated the Best Cryptos to Buy
To curate this list of the best cryptos to buy, our crypto analysts collectively dedicated over 300 hours to research. They evaluated factors like historical performance, long-term potential for growth, current price, utility, and security. Here’s how we researched and weighted each criterion. For more information, please read our full research methodology.

Market Performance (25%) We reviewed the coin’s price action over the past week and up to 12 months, examining both short-term fluctuations and longer-term trends. We also considered its overall market value to understand its position and weight in the wider crypto market.

Utility and Use Cases (20%) We looked at how cryptocurrency is used in real life, paying attention to any features or applications that make it stand out. We also reviewed the technology behind it and recent updates that strengthen its practical use.

Community and Adoption (15%) To analyze the adoption by the community, we have examined the relevance and liveliness of the project on X, Reddit, Telegram, and other forums. We also examined the practical applications, both among merchants and applications themselves, as well as by regular people, since broader usage tends to be more indicative of a healthier ecosystem.

Development Team (15%) We researched the development team’s track record and reputation; while we don’t dismiss newcomers, past experience and successful projects help build credibility. We also checked how open the team is with updates, progress reports, and challenges, because the more the community knows, the more confident people feel about buying and holding the coin.

Security (15%) We evaluated the security design of the blockchain, including its consensus mechanism and resistance to common attack vectors. On top of that, we reviewed any past security incidents or bugs and assessed how quickly and effectively the team responded and fixed them.

Regulatory Compliance (5%) We checked whether the cryptocurrency operates in line with relevant regulations in its main regions, since compliance is key for long-term survival and institutional interest.

Roadmap and Future Plans (5%) We reviewed the project’s roadmap to see if it sets out clear, realistic updates and milestones that can guide future growth.

These scores together gave us a full view of each cryptocurrency’s strengths and potential, allowing us to assign a rating to every coin recommended on this page.

Conclusion: Our Take on the Best Crypto to Buy Right Now
The best cryptos to buy right now include XRP, Bitcoin, Solana, and Ethereum. XRP stands out in terms of real-world adoption, while Bitcoin remains the most reliable long-term store of value.

To determine if a crypto is worth buying, you need a data-driven approach, analyzing its key metrics, long-term potential, real-world utility, tokenomics, regulatory compliance, and unique selling point.

However, even when arguments are backed by fundamentals, choosing the “best” cryptocurrencies ultimately depends on your financial goals and risk tolerance. Aggressive growth-oriented investors will likely be interested in tokens with strong upside potential, while conservative investors may stick with blue chips.

Match your goals and your risk appetite to the right asset, and never invest more than you can afford to lose.

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In brief Bitcoin SV investors are appealing to have their "forgone growth effect" claim reinstated against Binance, arguing they lost over $13 billion when BSV was delisted in 2019. The Competition Appeal Tribunal previously rejected this specific claim, ruling that most investors could have mitigated losses by trading BSV for other cryptocurrencies. The case is part of a larger class action against multiple exchanges that delisted BSV, complicated by allegations that BSV creator Craig Wright falsely claimed to be Bitcoin's inventor. Bitcoin SV (BSV) investors have asked the UK Court of Appeal to readmit their claim that Binance’s delisting of BSV in April 2019 caused them to lose out on significant growth in the value of their holdings.

In July 2024, the Competition Appeal Tribunal struck out a particular element of the group’s complaint, which argued that the Binance delisting resulted in a “forgone growth effect,” preventing BSV from developing into a “top tier” cryptocurrency.

It’s this particular claim that would allow for the highest possible financial penalty against Binance (above $13 billion), based on the assumption that BSV would have grown to what Bitcoin’s value was in July 2022, when the group originally filed their complaint.

And at the Court of Appeal on Thursday, the group’s legal representatives argued that the “loss of chance” claim should be heard when the case goes to trial, because the delisting has caused a “permanent ongoing loss of value.”

"Because of the delisting, there has been damage which continues to this day," said John Wardell KC. "If it hadn't been for the delisting, BSV would be a first-tier currency like Bitcoin."

In arriving at a pre-trial judgment in July 2024, the Competition Appeal Tribunal refused Binance’s request to throw out the case completely.

However, it sided with the exchange in agreeing that the “market mitigation rule” applied to the delisting, meaning that the vast majority of Bitcoin SV holders would have been aware of BSV’s removal and would have had the opportunity to trade into alternatives.

The tribunal’s judges concluded at the time, “The evidence currently before us as to the extent to which any BSV holders could reasonably have remained sufficiently unaware so as to exclude the market mitigation rule is [...] scant and high-level.”

Yet lawyers for the BSV investors argued this week the market mitigation rule does not apply in this case, allegedly because the investors weren’t able to avoid loss by trading into alternative cryptocurrencies.

“There is no duty to mitigate if your damaged asset cannot generate sufficient funds," said Wardell. "It is well established that defendants will not be prejudiced by financial inability to mitigate."

Lawyers representing Binance argued against this line of reasoning, with Brian Kennelly KC of Blackstone Chambers urging the Court of Appeal not to reverse the 2024 decision on the so-called foregone growth effect.

“BSV could have been exchanged for Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies," he said. "BSV is and was, at all relevant times, a readily marketable asset.”

The case against Binance is part of a class action also involving Kraken, ShapeShift and Bittylicious, which all delisted BSV between April and June 2019.

The claims were submitted by BSV Claims Limited, a special purpose vehicle for which Lord Currie of Marylebone—who was the chair of UK telecoms regulator Ofcom and the Competition and Markets Authority—sits as the sole director.

The case was brought on behalf of all UK-based Bitcoin SV holders between April 2019 and July 2022, estimated to be in the region of 243,000 investors.

It represents the UK’s first collective case related to cryptocurrencies and competition, with the complainant alleging that the four exchanges conspired to delist BSV.

Speaking to Decrypt, Ashley Fairbrother—a partner at legal firm Edmonds Marshall McMahon—acknowledges that the case is “very novel” and has “an equally extraordinary” backstory.

“Last year, in an unprecedented case, the English High Court found that Dr Craig Wright was not Satoshi and that he had orchestrated a fraud not only on many people and companies, but also on the Courts of England and Wales, Norway, and the USA,” he said.

According to Fairbrother, Wright used his false claims to influence investment in BSV, which enabled him to profit from his lies.

“If the BSV coin was created by a fraudster with a view to realizing the fruits of a fraud, it is easy to understand why the community took the steps that it did to delist BSV, to deter the damaging impact on the continued development of Bitcoin,” Fairbrother adds.

Fairbrother also noted that recent years have brought a few examples of investors attempting to bring claims against exchanges, although these claims have usually been “fundamentally flawed,” as witnessed in Piroozzadeh v Persons Unknown (2023).

“While legal action against exchanges is theoretically possible, much like claims against traditional banks, significant legal and practical hurdles would need to be overcome,” Fairbrother explained. “Many leading exchanges are increasingly adopting more robust compliance and regulatory frameworks, which are likely to make successful claims even more difficult in the future than they already are.”

Such factors lead Fairbrother to be uncertain as to whether BSV Claims Limited will be successful against Binance and the other exchanges, admitting that the question is a “very difficult” one to answer.

“The BSV investors are well-resourced and well-funded,” he added, “however the natural consequence of them winning will be that the court has aided Craig Wright to some extent to realize some value from his fraudulent claims.”

Edited by Andrew Hayward

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Bitcoin SV Investors Push Legal Comeback Against Binance

Bitcoin SV News: Investors Push to Reinstate ‘Loss of Chance’ Lawsuit Targeting Binance

Even though Bitcoin remained constrained due to geopolitical concerns, cheaper alternatives to the apex cryptocurrency enticed investors Sunday night.

What happened: Bitcoin Cash rallied over 5% to become the market’s third-biggest gainer over the last 24 hours. Trading volume for the cryptocurrency surged 71% to $510 million, indicating substantial interest from traders and increased liquidity.

Similarly, Bitcoin SV rose 1.39%, with volume increasing 5.34% to $47 million in the last 24 hours.

These gains contrasted with Bitcoin's stagnation. The world's leading cryptocurrency was little changed in the last 24 hours as investors reined in their risk appetite owing to the Iran-Israel conflict.

Why It Matters: It’s worth mentioning that BSV arose from a hard fork of the Bitcoin Cash blockchain in 2018, which had split from the original Bitcoin network a year ago due to community disagreements over Bitcoin scaling.

Bitcoin traded at nearly $106,000 as of this writing. The high price could make holding one full Bitcoin a little challenging, especially for retail investors, although they can always obtain exposure by making fractional purchases.

In comparison, BCH and BSV have much smaller market capitalizations—$9.1 billion and $623 million, respectively—and lower per-unit prices, positioning them as potentially cheaper alternatives to the $2 trillion asset.

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In brief Bitcoin Cash surged 15% this week to breach $500, marking its strongest performance of 2025 as social sentiment reaches yearly highs. Bitcoin SV also rose this week, suggesting that prominent BTC forks are gaining steam as Bitcoin remains flat or slightly down. Bitcoin is down slightly around $103,000 as the Fed maintains rates at 4.25-4.5%, while escalating Middle East tensions push oil towards $80. Here's something you don't see every day: Bitcoin's lesser-known cousins are stealing the show while the king of crypto takes a nap.

Bitcoin Cash has gone absolutely ballistic, rocketing 98% since its low point in April and trying to break the $500 resistance mark for good. Meanwhile, Bitcoin SV—yes, that controversial fork led by Satoshi pretender Craig Wright—is quietly climbing.

This rotation reflects broader market dynamics, with the S&P 500 on Friday hitting 6,000 points for the first time since February, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq approaches its own record near 20,000 as short-term traders appear to have priced in the panic over the current geopolitical events.

The Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates steady at 4.25%-4.5% on Wednesday has created a wait-and-see environment, with policymakers noting that "uncertainty about the economic outlook has diminished, but remains elevated."

Meanwhile, oil prices climbed over 4% on Tuesday as the Iran-Israel conflict raged, with Brent crude settling at $76.45—a development that traditionally correlates with crypto volatility, but has yet to significantly impact digital asset prices in the days since.

Bitcoin (BTC) in consolidation zoneBitcoin is putting investors to sleep with a 2% to $103,154 over the last week. The flagship cryptocurrency has entered a critical consolidation phase after failing to reclaim the $108,000-$109,000 resistance zone.

For traders watching the tape, this sideways grind often comes before the fireworks—for good or bad.

The weekly chart reveals a market in equilibrium, with several key indicators painting a nuanced picture:

RSI (Relative Strength Index): At 62 on the weekly time frame, Bitcoin shows mild bullish momentum without approaching overbought territory. The RSI measures the speed and magnitude of price changes: readings above 70 typically indicate overbought conditions where traders might expect a pullback, while below 30 suggests oversold levels that could precede a bounce. Bitcoin's current reading indicates healthy bullish momentum that could support further upside.

ADX (Average Directional Index): Reading 26, the ADX has just crossed the crucial 25 threshold, suggesting a trend is beginning to form in longer time frames. This indicator measures trend strength regardless of direction: below 20 indicates no trend, 20-25 shows a developing trend, and above 25 confirms trend establishment. For momentum traders, this crossing above 25 could signal the start of a more decisive move.

Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs): Bitcoin currently trades above its 50-week EMA (the average price of the last 50 weeks—basically one year), but faces resistance from the convergence of multiple time frames. The 50-200 EMA spread remains positive, which technical analysts often interpret as a bullish market structure. When shorter-term averages stay above longer-term ones, it typically indicates sustained buying pressure.

Squeeze Momentum Indicator: The "off" status on the weekly chart suggests volatility has already been released, contradicting the daily chart's compression. This divergence between time frames often precedes significant moves as different trader cohorts position themselves.

Key Levels:

Immediate support: $102,000 (recent institutional accumulation zone) Strong support: $100,000 (psychological level and options strike concentration) Immediate resistance: $107,000 (recent rejection point and sell wall) Strong resistance: $110,000 (approach to all-time high territory) Bitcoin Cash (BCH) gains momentumBitcoin Cash is the week's star performer with a commanding 14.57% surge to $483, briefly breaking past the psychologically significant $500 level—but it’s been unable to maintain momentum. BCH social media mentions surged as the price began to recover, pushing it to a new peak for 2025.

The weekly chart presents a compelling bullish case with room for continuation, with some cautions needed, of course:

RSI at 63: This reading places BCH in what traders often call the "power zone" —strong enough to indicate genuine momentum, but not yet extended enough to trigger profit-taking. Historical analysis shows BCH tends to run until RSI reaches 75-80, suggesting approximately 20% additional upside potential before overbought conditions emerge. That would match the resistance of the current triangle that has been in place since April.

ADX at 18: While below the 25 trend confirmation level, this reading shows that markets are fighting to push prices forward. However, this might not be a bad signal, and interpretation will vary as the indicator is analyzed alongside other readings. Low ADX readings after a strong move often indicate consolidation before the next leg higher. Traders might interpret this as the market digesting gains before attempting the next resistance level.

Moving Average Configuration: BCH trades decisively above both its 50-week and 200-week EMAs, with increasing separation between them. This expanding gap, known as moving average divergence, typically indicates strong trending conditions. The 50-week EMA near $385 now serves as dynamic support, while the 200-week mark at $352 provides a floor for any deeper corrections.

Key Levels:

Immediate support: $460 (old resistance often becomes support) Strong support: $388 (50-week EMA zone) Immediate resistance: $500 (psychological barrier tested this week) Strong resistance: $540 (technical target from measured move) Bitcoin SV (BSV) bounces, but bears show strengthBSV's 6% weekly gain to $31.47 since last Friday's low might look like small potatoes next to BCH's moonshot, but context is everything. The controversial fork is now trading 30% above its June lows despite persistent skepticism, finishing the week as the seventh-best performing cryptocurrency among the top 100. However, today's correction is giving signs of a flat performance if the week's shadows are not considered.

BSV's chart is like reading tea leaves, but here's what technical traders are seeing.

The RSI at 43 is slightly bearish but not terrible. Think of it as a car running on fumes, but not quite empty. Some contrarian traders love buying when RSI is this low, as they're betting on a bounce. History shows BSV often bottoms between 35-40, so we're in the danger zone where brave souls start nibbling.

Also, the ADX at 19 is yet another weak trend reading that creates a coiled spring scenario. When ADX readings remain below 20 for extended periods, the eventual breakout (in either direction) tends to be violent. Range traders might play the boundaries, while trend followers await confirmation above 25.

As for the price averages, BSV keeps failing to break past the 50-day average around $34.87, showing that bears are still pretty much in control of prices in longer time trends.

Key Levels:

Immediate support: $30 (psychological level and recent consolidation low) Strong support: $24-$27 (resistances tested during April) Immediate resistance: $34.87 (technical confluence and trend decider) Strong resistance: $40.00 (major psychological level and 2025 high) Edited by Andrew Hayward

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The crypto market is constantly in flux: brand-new cryptocurrencies regularly appear at the top of the charts, while older coins slowly fade away. While Bitcoin has been a consistent leader, the market is littered with former runners-up.

All it takes is a trip through the historical rankings to see just how transient cryptocurrencies can be. Here’s the top ten cryptocurrencies on August 25th, 2013: just about six years ago.

Via CoinMarketCap Some of these early cryptocurrencies are far more important than they seem, and today’s most popular coins owe a lot to their ancestors. Here’s a few old projects that pioneered some of today’s most popular crypto trends. We’ll start at the very beginning with the digital currencies (and proposed currencies) that preceded Bitcoin.

DigiCash And More: The BitGold To Bitcoin’s Gold Bitcoin was released in 2008, but it wasn’t the first digital currency. One of Bitcoin’s most notable precursors is David Chaum’s DigiCash, which was active from 1990 to 1998. DigiCash had cryptographic elements similar to those of Bitcoin, but it lacked Bitcoin’s defining features. Unlike Bitcoin, DigiCash didn’t use a blockchain, and it didn’t rely on mining (aka proof-of-work).

Proof-of-work grew fast, though: in the years leading up to Bitcoin’s 2008 launch, several mining-based digital currencies were suggested. Wei Dai proposed bMoney in 1998, and Nick Szabo proposed BitGold in 2005. Neither of these proposals came to fruition. However, Hashcash, a proof-of-work system dating back to 1997, was eventually used in Bitcoin’s mining scheme.

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Bitcoin’s blockchain also has a number of important ancestors. In 1991, Stuart Haber and Scott Stornetta developed an early distributed ledger. It was intended as a timestamping tool, and it took the form of hashes printed in the New York Times. Prior to this, Ralph Merkle invented hash trees, a key part of every blockchain.

Peercoin: An Early Proof-of-Stake Coin In 2012, Sunny King and Scott Nadal created Peercoin, the first cryptocurrency with a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism. Peercoin partially relies on mining to create tokens, just like Bitcoin does, but it also distributes tokens to coinholders through its staking model. This provides extra security: Peercoin’s reliance on staking reduced the risk of mining centralization and 51% attacks.

Naturally, Peercoin’s early staking model was extremely basic, and it doesn’t solve the nothing-at-stake problem. In other words, validators have no reason not to behave maliciously.

Newer coins try to solve this problem: NEO and EOS allow stakeholders to vote for just a few trusted validators, for example. Ethereum, meanwhile, plans to keep validators in line with complex incentives and penalties as it transitions towards proof-of-stake.

Colored Coins: Tokenization Before Ethereum Long before Vitalik Buterin dreamed up the word “Ethereum,” simple tokens already existed on Bitcoin. The most elemental forms were “colored coins,” which allow users to represent assets as custom tokens.

Early implementations for Bitcoin-based colored coins began to appear in 2012. More popular implementations appeared later, including EPOBC, Open Assets and Coinprism. The Omni Layer also provides a basis for custom Bitcoin tokens, but it isn’t always considered a colored coin system.

In any case, Bitcoin’s colored coins were quickly overshadowed by Ethereum. Since 2015, over 200,000 tokens have been created on Ethereum’s ERC-20 standard. Ethereum also offers token standards for special assets, such as security tokens and cryptocollectibles. Countless other blockchains, such as Binance Chain, are also aiming to provide similar tokenization features.

Devcoin: Crypto Rewards Before BAT and Steemit Devcoin was created in 2011 as a reward token for developers, artists, and content creators. Although Devcoin is produced through mining, like Bitcoin, it also offers built-in features that facilitate payments to creators. In particular, Devcoin coordinates payments through “receiver files,” which are hosted by creators who release their work under free licenses.

Devcoin is no longer popular, but some of its features can be found in other crypto reward projects. Brave, for example, requires websites to host special files in order to receive Basic Attention Token payouts. Meanwhile, Coil, which relies on XRP and Interledger, requires content creators to edit their web page’s metadata. Steemit is also a popular crypto-based reward platform.

Are Classic Coins Still Relevant? Some of these projects are still active – but they’re not very prominent. In January 2014, there were just 67 cryptocurrencies listed on CoinMarketCap. Peercoin ranked #4, Omni was at #5, and Devcoin was at #19. But now, there are thousands of coins, and competition is brutal: Peercoin currently ranks at #245, Omni is at #750, and Devcoin doesn’t even get a number.

It’s possible that this pattern will repeat itself—perhaps in five years, people will forget about many of today’s most popular cryptocurrencies. But for all the talk about Bitcoin killers and Ethereum killers, today’s market leaders don’t seem to be under threat. Only time will tell whether the top coins can maintain their lead.

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A recent report by Binance Research shows that $6.4 billion worth of cryptocurrency is being staked. As staking systems have grown, more and more people have been drawn to them because of the potential rewards. However, it’s worth noting that staking has some hidden risks as well.

The Proof of Stake Situation Some of the most notable cryptocurrencies are based on a Proof of Stake algorithm, and they have drawn a significant amount of cryptocurrency to be staked on their networks, according to a recent Binance report. As of the 24th of October, $6.4 billion was reportedly being staked out of $11.2 billion, which is the total cumulative staking market capitalization. That number could increase when Ethereum’s long-anticipated transition to PoS is finally executed.

Some of the most popular cryptocurrencies that are based on PoS are EOS (market cap: $2.6B), Stellar ($1.2B), and TRON ($1.0B). Each of them requires a different amount of coins to be staked, and their yield percentages vary as well. According to the report, Synthetix Network and Energi had the highest yields, 61.9% and 31.4% respectively.

Staking Yields. Source: Binance Research However, higher yield percentages could also mean a higher inflation rate across the network and more risks.

It’s worth noting that the report accounts for numbers up until October 24th. Since then, the cryptocurrency market has surged and the market capitalization of these currencies has increased.

Staking: How Does It Work? The two major hashing algorithms are Proof of Work (with Bitcoin as the most notable example) and Proof of Stake. The governance of these network types are particularly different, as the latter requires users to “stake” a certain amount of crypto in order to participate in the decision-making process.

In other words, an investor “locks” a specific amount of PoS-based coins to support the operations of that blockchain network with the promise of receiving rewards. Those rewards are usually distributed proportionately among all participants who have “staked” tokens on the network. It actually resembles the traditional financial markets, as PoS relates to concepts such as interest rates and currency risks.

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Initially, PoS was implemented by Peercoin years ago and has since evolved into variations such as Delegated Proof of Stake. DPoS was introduced in BitShares and is currently used by projects like Atom and EOS. Other variations include the distribution model (Stellar) and dual-coin systems (NEO/GAS).

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Institutional Legal Counsel of the Year is an award category within The BeInCrypto Institutional 100, an annual research-driven program recognising institutional digital asset excellence across 26 categories and six pillars. 

This category sits in Pillar 5: Regulation & Governance. The 15 law firms and attorneys below are its longlist, drawn from US crypto legal matters handled between April 2025 and March 2026.

A shortlist will be named in May 2026, and the winner announced at Proof of Talk in Paris on June 2–3, 2026.

• Longlist: 15 (8 firms, 7 individuals)

• Candidates screened: Screening started with more than 30 firms and individual attorneys. 15 advanced to this longlist

• Criteria (weighted): Landmark Contributions 30% · Client Impact 20% · Thought Leadership 20% · Industry Recognition 15% · Practice Breadth 15%

• Sources: Chambers FinTech 2026, PACER crypto dockets, congressional testimony transcripts, SEC and CFTC enforcement records, bankruptcy plan counsel disclosures

• Landmark matters represented: Ripple v. SEC (August 2025 settlement), Coinbase dismissal, FTX Chapter 11, BlockFi creditor recovery, SEC Dealer Rule constitutional challenge

Entry No.NomineeTypeBaseLandmark CaseKey CredentialsWhy on the List1Sullivan & CromwellFirmNew York, USAFTX bankruptcy lead counselChambers Band 2, Crypto-Asset Disputes$180M+ approved FTX fees

Led the largest crypto bankruptcy to dateHandled the industry’s most complex restructuring

2Davis Polk & WardwellFirmNew York, USABlock.one EOS securities settlementChambers Band 1 in Crypto and FinTech BlockchainRobert Cohen, former SEC Crypto Unit head

Only firm ranked Band 1 across both categoriesOne of the most established crypto practices in BigLaw

3Latham & WatkinsFirmLos Angeles, USAGlobal DeFi, DAO, and NFT defenseChambers Band 1, Crypto-Asset DisputesMulti-agency cases: SEC, CFTC, FinCEN, OFAC

Represents a large share of DeFi and DAO mandatesStrong cross-border execution across the US, EU, and Asia

4Debevoise & PlimptonFirmNew York, USARipple SEC defense (settled Aug 2025)Chambers Band 1, Crypto-Asset DisputesAndrew Ceresney, former SEC Enforcement Director

Played a central role in the Ripple litigationShaped treatment of secondary-market token sales

5Cleary GottliebFirmNew York, USAGarlinghouse & Larsen SEC defenseChambers Band 2, Crypto-Asset DisputesMatthew Solomon, former SEC litigation chief

Led the personal defense of Ripple executivesHandled a parallel case with major legal impact

6Fenwick & WestFirmMountain View, USACrypto SEC investigations and West Coast M&AChambers 2026: ranked in four FinTech categoriesMichael Dicke individually ranked in crypto disputes

Core legal partner to Silicon Valley crypto firmsBroad bench across crypto, fintech, and securities

7Cooley LLPFirmPalo Alto, USAEarly Bitcoin company advisoryChambers FinTech rankings across three categoriesBrian Klein, Band 1 in Crypto-Asset Disputes

Advised some of the earliest Bitcoin companiesContinues to counsel founders and venture funds

8Brown Rudnick (Digital Commerce)FirmBoston / DC, USAFTX Bahamas counsel; BlockFi recoveryChambers and Legal 500 ranked crypto practiceStephen Palley, Preston Byrne, and Hailey Lennon

Delivered full BlockFi creditor recoveryBuilt a leading crypto practice through key hires

9Paul GrewalIndividualSan Francisco, USACoinbase SEC case dismissal (2025)Chief Legal Officer, CoinbaseFormer US Magistrate Judge (N.D. California)

Led Coinbase’s successful SEC defenseKey voice in US crypto policy discussions

10Stuart AlderotyIndividualSan Francisco, USARipple summary judgment and Aug 2025 settlementChief Legal Officer, RipplePresident, National Cryptocurrency Association

Delivered a defining court outcome for cryptoNow leads major industry education efforts

11Lewis Rinaudo CohenIndividualNew York, USAUS Senate Banking testimony (Feb 2025)Co-Chair, CahillNXT at Cahill Gordon & ReindelChambers Band 1 blockchain lawyer

Testified before the US Senate on crypto regulationDeveloped the “ancillary asset” legal framework

12Miles JenningsIndividualUnited StatesSEC Task Force decentralization frameworkHead of Policy & General Counsel, a16z cryptoFormer Latham & Watkins partner

Authored a widely cited decentralization frameworkInfluences regulatory and industry positioning

13Jake ChervinskyIndividualWashington DC, USAHyperliquid Policy Center launchFounder & CEO, Hyperliquid Policy CenterFormer Blockchain Association policy head

Leads a DeFi-focused policy organizationActive in shaping US regulatory direction

14Amanda TuminelliIndividualNew York, USADeFi patent challengesExecutive Director & CLO, DeFi Education FundLed USPTO challenges and SEC litigation strategy

Challenged patents affecting core DeFi protocolsArchitect of pre-enforcement legal strategies

15Marisa Tashman CoppelIndividualUnited StatesSEC Dealer Rule lawsuitSenior Product Counsel, PhantomFormer Head of Legal, Blockchain Association

Led the industry challenge against SEC rulemakingHelped frame constitutional arguments for crypto

About This List This list is compiled by the BeInCrypto Research Division as part of the BeInCrypto Institutional 100 Awards 2026.

Nominees are selected based on the impact, influence, and industry-shaping significance of their legal work in digital assets. Regulators and government officials are evaluated separately in Category 5.5 (Regulatory Framework).

Methodology Rankings draw on Chambers FinTech 2026 tier assignments, landmark case outcomes, regulatory engagement (including Senate testimony, SEC filings, and amicus briefs), and the strategic significance of signature matters.

Individual roles and affiliations reflect public information as of April 2026, sourced from firm profiles, Bloomberg Markets, and official announcements.

To submit a nomination or share feedback, contact [email protected].

21.03.2026 - 18:15

Update: 21.03.2026 - 18:15

Cryptocurrency analyst Joao Wedson shared a noteworthy market assessment regarding the relationship between gold and Bitcoin. According to Wedson, the excessive optimism observed in the gold market at the beginning of the year was a classic “peak buying” signal, and this expectation was quickly realized.

Wedson noted that gold experienced a strong increase in volatility at the beginning of January as it approached its all-time high, followed by a correction. According to the analyst, although gold retested its all-time high, it failed to create new peaks and has recently started to record sharp declines again. This movement is said to be the beginning of a long consolidation process that could last for months.

The analyst argued that this scenario was an analysis based on data and market experience, rather than a prediction.

On the Bitcoin side, a different dynamic emerges. According to Wedson, Bitcoin generally reacts negatively during the final stages of gold’s decline. However, these declines occur much faster and more sharply compared to gold; sharp pullbacks can be seen within hours or days.

However, it is stated that the truly critical transformation will begin as the distribution process of gold nears its end. Wedson expects that at this stage, liquidity in the markets will gradually shift towards riskier assets, especially Bitcoin. However, he points out that this transition will not be sudden, but a process that could take months.

According to the analyst, this liquidity rotation is likely to become more pronounced towards the end of 2026. Wedson stated that they will continue to monitor whether this scenario materializes in the coming period.

*This is not investment advice.

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