Oliver Crane
Oliver Crane covers cryptocurrency markets and digital assets. He writes about Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the broader crypto ecosystem for UK investors and those new to digital finance.

7 May 2026: Ethereum Bears Down as Afternoon Selling Hits the Majors
Bitcoin drops to $80,851 and Ethereum sheds 3.3% by midday Thursday as the morning recovery fades. Dogecoin falls 4.7% while…

7 May 2026: Altcoins Lead the Morning Recovery as Bitcoin Settles at $81,000
Solana gains 1.9% and Cardano climbs 1.2% as Bitcoin holds at $81,000 on Thursday. Fear and Greed at 47 signals…

6 May 2026 Evening: Bitcoin Retreats Below $82,000 at the Close as Ethereum Slips on the Day
Bitcoin fades to $81,399 at the European close on 6 May as Ethereum dips 1% and Wednesday's altcoin gains cool…

What is a rug pull, and how do you spot one?
Rug pulls have cost crypto investors billions. Here is what they are, how each type works, and the warning signs…

6 May 2026 Afternoon: BNB and XRP Join the Rally as Crypto Climbs Against the Fear Reading
Bitcoin holds $82,500 on Wednesday afternoon as BNB rises 4%, XRP adds 3%, and Fear and Greed stays in Fear…

6 May 2026: Solana Leads the Morning Session as Bitcoin Holds $81K in Fear-Tinged Markets
Solana climbs 2.3% to lead the morning session as Bitcoin holds $81,284 and the Fear and Greed Index reads 46…

5 May 2026: Bitcoin Closes at Session Highs as Five Weeks of ETF Inflows Hold the Floor
Bitcoin closes the UK session at $81,461 as five straight weeks of ETF inflows and a Metaplanet capital raise set…

What Happens If You Lose Access to Your Crypto Wallet?
Crypto wallet access explained in plain English: what happens when keys or seed phrases are lost, and how self-custody changes…

5 May 2026: Cardano and Ethereum Lead the Afternoon as Crypto’s Rally Broadens
Cardano gains 4% and Ethereum pushes above $2,370 as Tuesday's crypto recovery broadens beyond Bitcoin, with markets settling at neutral…

5 May 2026: Sentiment Hits Neutral as Bitcoin Confirms the $80K Hold
Bitcoin holds above $80,000 as the Fear and Greed Index returns to Neutral. Altcoins step back while BTC dominance climbs…