According to Farside Investors, Bitcoin (BTC) maintained stability at $107,139 with no significant daily price change, while the March 2026 Deribit Bitcoin Future traded at a premium of $112,974, reflecting a 0.32% increase and an annualised basis rate of 6.98%. The Bitcoin ETF saw substantial inflows of $408.6 million on the previous day, signaling continued institutional interest. Ethereum (ETH) dropped by 1.71% to $2,582, underperforming compared to Bitcoin. These flows and future premiums indicate bullish sentiment among institutional traders, creating arbitrage opportunities and sustaining positive momentum for BTC. The divergence between spot and futures prices is especially relevant for traders seeking to capitalize on basis trades in the current environment. (Source: Farside Investors @FarsideUK, June 17, 2025)

According to Farside Investors, Bitcoin's spot price declined by 1.19% to $104,829, while the March 2026 Deribit Bitcoin Future also fell by 1.76% to $110,982, narrowing the annualised basis rate to 7.36%, down 4.17% from the previous session. Notably, Bitcoin ETF flows registered zero net inflows, indicating reduced institutional participation. Ethereum experienced a sharper drop, falling 5.64% to $2,492. These movements suggest increased caution among traders amid muted ETF demand and basis contraction, signaling potential short-term risk-off sentiment in the crypto market. (Source: Farside Investors, Twitter, June 2, 2025)

According to @EmberCN on Twitter, a well-known swing trader who previously had an 81% win rate on ETH and BTC trades faced two consecutive losses. The trader closed and shorted BTC just before its price surge, and recently, after closing a short and rebuying ETH, saw ETH drop by $100 shortly after. These missteps highlight the risks even experienced traders face and serve as a caution for crypto market participants to manage risk amid high volatility. Source: @EmberCN on Twitter (May 31, 2025).

According to Crypto Rover, Ethereum ($ETH) is showing strong signs of an imminent price drop, with technical indicators suggesting that a major downward move could be underway. This negative momentum is likely to impact the broader cryptocurrency market, as altseason—the period when alternative cryptocurrencies outperform Bitcoin—appears to be cancelled based on current market sentiment. Traders should closely monitor $ETH support levels, as a breakdown could trigger a broader sell-off in altcoins, affecting portfolios and leveraged positions across exchanges (Source: Crypto Rover, Twitter, May 27, 2025).

According to GoChapaa Official, Ethereum (ETH) experienced a nearly 6% price drop this week, settling at $2,400. Despite the decline, trading volume surged by 124% within 24 hours, indicating strong market participation and heightened volatility. This spike in trading activity suggests that traders are actively repositioning, potentially signaling upcoming price swings or liquidity shifts in the crypto market. These dynamics are crucial for short-term traders seeking to capitalize on volatility and for those monitoring Ethereum’s influence on the broader digital asset ecosystem. Source: GoChapaa Official via Twitter (May 19, 2025).

According to Renz_SOVRUN, the recent crypto market downturn has triggered significant liquidations and extreme volatility, surpassing even the most pessimistic scenarios described in mainstream financial media. Data from Coinglass confirms that more than $800 million in leveraged positions were wiped out within 24 hours, directly impacting major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. This sharp decline is attributed to cascading liquidations and heightened risk-off sentiment, making it crucial for traders to closely monitor support levels and adjust their risk management strategies. Source: Renz_SOVRUN on Twitter, Coinglass data.

According to Ai 姨 (@ai_9684xtpa), a whale holding Ethereum at the $3409 high has transferred 3833 ETH and 12 WBTC, valued at approximately $81.81 million, to Binance just 30 minutes ago. If sold at current prices, this action would result in a total loss of $6.078 million, with $6.06 million from ETH alone as the price dropped 46% in five months ($3409 to $1828). The WBTC loss is comparatively minor at less than $20,000. Large inflows of crypto to exchanges like Binance may indicate imminent sell pressure and can signal potential increased volatility in ETH and WBTC trading pairs. Such significant whale actions are closely monitored by traders for potential short-term price impacts and liquidity shifts. (Source: https://twitter.com/ai_9684xtpa/status/1919949702499598389)

According to Ai 姨 (@ai_9684xtpa), the total cryptocurrency market cap declined by 18.6% in Q1 2025, marking a significant downturn. Bitcoin's market dominance increased to 59.1%, reinforcing its leading position. Ethereum saw a retracement of all gains made in 2024, with its price falling from $3,336 to $1,805. Centralized exchange (CEX) spot trading volumes decreased by 16.3% quarter-on-quarter, yet Binance maintained a market share of 40.7%. The multi-chain DeFi total value locked (TVL) evaporated by $48.9 billion, a 27.5% decrease.

According to Lookonchain, a trader capitulated and sold 1,160 ETH at a significant loss of $2.6M, representing a 58.6% decrease from their initial investment. Originally withdrawn from OKX when ETH was priced at $3,816, the trader's recent deposit back to OKX at $1,580 highlights the volatile nature of cryptocurrency trading and the risks of holding assets amid market downturns.