The $70,000 level continues to be a major hurdle for bitcoin, but the latest data suggest that the world’s largest digital asset remains stable at the current price level and could initiate another leg up soon. According to the latest analysis by IntoTheBlock, BTC has maintained a stable price of around $69,000, primarily due to...Read More
Mastercard has launched its Mastercard Crypto Credential, facilitating the first peer-to-peer (p2p) pilot transactions that simplify and secure blockchain transfers. The latest offering will enable users on the Bit2Me, Lirium, and Mercado Bitcoin exchanges to send and receive cryptocurrency using easy-to-remember aliases instead of cumbersome blockchain addresses. This new capability is designed to enhance transaction...Read More
Long-term Bitcoin holders – those holding BTC for over 1-2 years – tend to sell portions of their holdings during bullish price phases when bitcoin’s price is rising. This selling behavior was observed from early 2024 through April. However, holders with Bitcoin UTXOs (unspent transaction outputs) older than 3 years continued to accumulate more BTC...Read More
For the third consecutive week, digital asset investment products attracted impressive inflows, as this time, they totaled $1.05 billion. The latest figures contributed to a record-breaking year-to-date cumulative flow of $14.9 billion. According to the latest edition of CoinShares’ Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report, the recent surge in prices has driven total digital asset...Read More
Crypto whales and sharks have been known to sway the market in one direction, triggering losses or gains by simply moving their assets. Watching the activities of these market stakeholders can help traders prepare for the next potential move in the price of an asset. Analysts at crypto data platform Santiment have revealed the accumulation...Read More
Bitcoin and Ethereum have managed to pull crowds with stunning rallies this year. With the approval of their respective spot ETFs, the world’s largest cryptocurrencies are expected to attract billions. As such, popular analyst Lark Davis has made bold predictions for the top assets. Bold Predictions For Bitcoin and Ethereum In a recent tweet, Davis...Read More
Bitcoin briefly surpassed the psychological barrier of $70,000 before sustaining a correction and falling close to $68,000. While a breakout does not appear to transpire in the near term, the data suggest that the bull market is still not over. In fact, bitcoin is potentially primed for more gains, according to the latest analysis by...Read More
On May 28, on-chain analysts observed that Mt. Gox distributions appeared to be underway. Around 42,900 BTC worth around $2.9 billion was being moved at the time though there could be as much as $6 billion worth. Analyst James Check said that the Mt. Gox event is going to be “a fantastic case study for...Read More
Crypto markets have remained relatively inactive over the weekend, maintaining gains made last week in the wake of spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund approvals in the United States. This week will see the release of more economic data such as consumer confidence and gross domestic product indicators. Economic Calendar May 27-31 Monday is Memorial Day in...Read More
Fourteen years ago, 10,000 bitcoins (BTC) could get you only two pizza boxes; however, the story is entirely different today. In commemoration of the Bitcoin Pizza Day celebrated on May 22, cryptocurrency exchange Kraken shared a video outlining what 10,000 BTC would get you today, ranging from hundreds of private flights on a spaceship to...Read More
Earlier this week, bitcoin (BTC) rallied more than 13% to a five-week high daily close of $71,400, dragging the rest of the crypto market upward. Data from IntoTheBlock has revealed that a certain cohort of Bitcoin investors accumulated more of the asset than others during the surge. Bitcoin Whales on Accumulation Spree According to IntoTheBlock,...Read More
The previous two cycles may provide an indication of where BTC prices might head after the previous all-time high was broken. In the 2013 cycle, Bitcoin prices peaked at around $1,130, but they did not break this level again until March 2017. However, in the three months that followed, BTC prices doubled. When the 2017...Read More
Bitcoin has climbed above $71,000 this week, breaking out of the tight trading range it had been confined to for several weeks. One of the main catalysts for this price action is the strong demand through ETFs, with net inflows of approximately $1.2 billion over the last week. Going forward, several key factors suggest a...Read More
BTC prices have retreated back below $70,000 during Wednesday morning’s Asian trading session but markets are not overbought yet, according to analyst James Check. “Right now, using a variety of volume metrics as the input, BTC prices appear to be right in line with the fundamentals,” he said in a newsletter on May 21. Moreover,...Read More
Today, May 22nd, marks the 14th anniversary of Bitcoin Pizza Day, a historic occasion that forever etched Laszlo Hanyecz’s name in the annals of the cryptocurrency industry’s history. On this day in 2010, the Floridian programmer and early Bitcoin adopter made the first documented purchase using the cryptocurrency, exchanging 10,000 BTC for two Papa John’s...Read More
The weakening Japanese yen could potentially lead to actions that drive up the price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, according to former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes. His central argument revolves around the fact the Japanese yen has been rapidly weakening against the US dollar due to the large interest rate differential between the two currencies....Read More
The popular gold bug continues with his barrage against bitcoin, but his latest warning came amid times of price resurgence as the cryptocurrency skyrocketed above $70,000. Schiff actually thinks that a lot of bad news will hit BTC if the US Securities and Exchange Commission indeed greenlights spot Ethereum ETFs. Schiff Goes After Bitcoin Again...Read More
Digital asset investment products surged for the second consecutive week, reaching a total of $932 million. Despite an increase in inflows, the trading volume for the week was only $10.5 billion, significantly lower than the $40 billion recorded in March. Notably, the influx of funds was largely prompted by the unexpected CPI report released on...Read More
The weekly recovery of over 7% has pushed bitcoin’s price briefly above $67,500 – a level not seen in almost a month. The world’s leading crypto asset is currently eying to establish a new peak. With the latest upward price action, BTC has found new support. If flipped, however, this level could also prove to...Read More
The highlights of the economic week ahead are the Federal Reserve meeting minutes and a big earnings report from semiconductor giant Nvidia. There are also reports on global manufacturing and services indexes and consumer inflation expectations which could influence markets a little. Economic Calendar May 20-24 Last week saw the U.S. Dow Jones Industrial Average...Read More
The price of bitcoin (BTC) has surged past the $60,000 level to the $67,000 zone due to news of a lower-than-expected inflation rate in the United States. According to the latest CryptoQuant weekly report, bitcoin’s latest rally has also been sustained by a recent decline in selling pressure. However, demand for the cryptocurrency has yet...Read More
Spot Bitcoin ETFs have become a key part of the entire cryptocurrency ecosystem in just four months after they went live on US financial markets. However, Bloomberg’s ETF specialist – Eric Balchunas – explained that people should not get too carried away when they see notable changes in the short-term flows. May Covers April Losses...Read More
Bitcoin’s price performances for the past ten years or so have been dominated by bear and bull cycles. In general, the BTC halving is regarded as the catalyst for the start of the bull market, while the last two years ahead of each such event are dictated by the bears. Current Cycle However, this hasn’t...Read More
The crypto market is rife with greed again following bitcoin’s (BTC) latest rally to a three-week high of over $66,000. Data from Alternative.me shows the Crypto Fear and Greed Index is currently as high as 74, indicating a period of greed among digital asset investors. Crypto Investors Are Greedy The surge in crypto market sentiment...Read More
Bitcoin’s price has been struggling to gain momentum post-halving. However, the world’s leading cryptocurrency underwent a significant recovery above $66,000 this week, bringing much-needed optimism after several uneventful weeks. The current data indicates that the $60,000 price point has become a crucial on-chain support level, backed by new whale accumulation and the stability of long-term...Read More
QCP Capital has forecasted a bullish momentum that could see bitcoin reach its previous highs of $74,000 in the next few months. This follows a surge in BTC’s price on May 15th, fueled by growing ETF inflows and the April Consumer Price Index (CPI), which indicated a slight decrease in inflation from the previous month....Read More
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME Group) is gearing up to introduce spot Bitcoin trading to capitalize on the increased interest in the cryptocurrency sector from Wall Street fund managers this year, according to a report by FT. However, the plan is still in the preliminary stages and hasn’t been finalized yet. Spot Bitcoin trading involves...Read More
Inflows for spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States soared to $303 million on May 15 amid a big jump in BTC prices. It is the highest inflow since May 3 as institutional inventors pivoted back to bullish in the wake of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data on May 15 which met expectations....Read More
Bitcoin is likely to remain within the current trading range until a more favorable macroeconomic environment arises. Taking into account the current market conditions, such as profit margins, leverage, and the distribution of coin ages, the landscape suggests a more expressive rally within this cycle. The target for CryptoQuant’s analyst stands at around the anticipated...Read More
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz thinks Bitcoin’s price action is in for a lengthy sleeper period until the market “narrative” can rear its head. That narrative can come in one of two forms: either the central bank cuts interest rates, or regulators clear the air on crypto. Bitcoin Needs A New Narrative During a company...Read More
