Josh Sielstad

Josh Sielstad

Markets Analyst

Josh Sielstad is Bitcoinomist's lead markets analyst, specializing in on-chain data, macro trends, and altcoin cycle analysis. With a background in traditional finance, Josh brings quantitative rigor to crypto market coverage. He writes the weekly deep-dive column and price prediction series.

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Bitcoin Futures Options Market Flash Caution, BTC Eyes $70K

Bitcoin Futures Options Market Flash Caution, BTC Eyes $70K

Bitcoin futures premiums remain at 2%, well below neutral, as options traders price in fear. BTC retests $70K on Feb. 26 despite cautious derivatives data.

3 minutes ago

OCC GENIUS Pitch Puts Dark Cloud on Crypto Stablecoin Model

OCC GENIUS Pitch Puts Dark Cloud on Crypto Stablecoin Model

The OCC's proposed stablecoin rules under the GENIUS Act could threaten crypto yield programs at platforms like Coinbase, sparking industry pushback today.

23 minutes ago

US Lawmakers Act to Shield Blockchain Devs From Prosecution

US Lawmakers Act to Shield Blockchain Devs From Prosecution

Three US House lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill Thursday to shield blockchain developers from criminal prosecution under federal money transmitter laws.

44 minutes ago

ETH's Next Big Move Relies on Daily Close Above $2.1K: Data

ETH's Next Big Move Relies on Daily Close Above $2.1K: Data

ETH price touched $2,150 on Thursday but must close daily above $2,100 to sustain bullish momentum. Key on-chain and futures data reveal what comes next.

about 1 hour ago

Grant Cardone to Tokenize $5 Billion Real Estate Portfolio

Grant Cardone to Tokenize $5 Billion Real Estate Portfolio

Grant Cardone announced plans to tokenize Cardone Capital's $5 billion real estate portfolio on Thursday, joining a wave of property firms exploring blockchain.

about 1 hour ago

Ethereum's Bold Plan Targets 'Internet of Value' by 2029

Ethereum's Bold Plan Targets 'Internet of Value' by 2029

Ethereum Foundation's Strawmap roadmap targets near-instant finality, native privacy, and quantum-proof security by 2029. Here is what investors need to know.

about 2 hours ago

Bitcoin Bear Market May End if Bulls Reclaim $74.5K

Bitcoin Bear Market May End if Bulls Reclaim $74.5K

Bitcoin's bear market could end if bulls reclaim the critical $74,500 realized price. MVRV and on-chain data explain why this level matters in February 2026.

about 2 hours ago

Bloomberg Expands Data to $25B Tokenized Market via Kaiko

Bloomberg Expands Data to $25B Tokenized Market via Kaiko

Bloomberg partners with Kaiko to deliver licensed financial data onchain for $25B tokenized markets, targeting institutional Treasury and repo trading.

about 2 hours ago