And we’re coming back again! Well, this week’s crypto market has been marked by renewed whale activity, bold protocol upgrades, unexpected user mishaps, and promising signals from analysts.
So, for today’s article, we break down the most important developments shaping Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, and prediction markets!
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Ethereum Whales Are Returning. What It Means for the Market
Starting big with big news. A new analysis shows a strong return of Ethereum whales – large holders who historically influence market momentum. More about crypto whales we talked here.
Analysts highlight significant wallet accumulation, signaling rising confidence in Ethereum’s mid-term growth. This trend often precedes increased market stability and potential price recovery. This is indicated by the data from the Spot Average Order Size metric, which was analyzed by an expert, ShayanMarkets.
According to him, whale activity briefly increased during the price drop to around $3,200. Similar behavior in the past often preceded the formation of a local bottom and the beginning of the accumulation phase.
For traders, the return of ETH whales could signal the start of a more bullish phase following recent market corrections.
Uniswap Introduces a New Economic Model
Let’s talk about ecosystems. On 11.11, Uniswap rolled out a redesigned economic model that instantly boosted UNI’s price by 30%.
The update focuses on improving token utility, optimizing fee distribution, and strengthening protocol sustainability. The initiative was co-sponsored by Hayden Adams, founder of the protocol, Devin Walsh, Executive Director of the Uniswap Foundation, and researcher Kenneth Ng.
The plan provides for sending part of the trading fees to burn UNI to reduce supply. Unichain sequencer fees are also used for this purpose. The initiative includes a one-time withdrawal of 100 million tokens from the treasury of the project. This amount represents the fees that could have been burned since the launch of UNI.
Additionally, Uniswap Labs will stop charging fees for using its interface, wallet, and API.
Bitcoin User Accidentally Pays $105,000 Fee for a $10 Transaction
A surprising incident shook the Bitcoin community: one user mistakenly paid 105,000 USD in fees to send just $10 worth of BTC.
According to sources, the sender transferred 0.00010036 BTC and indicated a commission of 1,026 BTC. With an average transaction cost of about $0.59, a $10 transaction fee could be about $0.2.
While rare, such accidents highlight the importance of double-checking transaction settings, especially during network congestion.
Polymarket Reenters the U.S. Market
On November 13th, great news came. Major prediction platform Polymarket has officially returned to the U.S. market after previous regulatory restrictions. This was confirmed by the founder of the project, Shane Coplan, at the Cantor Fitzgerald conference.
The return to the country became possible after the settlement of the conflict with local regulators. The platform reached an agreement with the CFTC back in 2022 and paid a fine of $1.4 million. However, in 2024, law enforcement agencies became interested in the site.
The Ministry of Justice completed an investigation into the platform in July 2025. The CFTC also withdrew its claims. Against this background, Polymarket began its return to the US market by purchasing the licensed QCX derivatives exchange.
The comeback signals growing acceptance of blockchain-driven prediction markets and their role in decentralized information markets.
Final Thoughts
This week shows a market balancing innovation and unpredictability. From whale accumulation to new DeFi tokenomics and regulatory shifts, crypto continues to evolve even faster than ever.
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