Weiss Ratings has downgraded EOS once again, taking its ranking from a B to a C-. The group cites “failure to decentralize,” “misallocation of resources,” and a congested network as reasons for the fall in rank. “Weiss Crypto Ratings model is not based on opinion. It’s driven by data,” the group claims. In this article...Read More
Crypto Analyst Peter Brandt came onto to BitcoinLive with his latest prediction. He claims that BTC price could reach it’s all-time high i.e. $100,000 or above. He further explains his claim saying that if bitcoin is able to break out from the current bear channel, the BTC prediction seems likely. In his latest video titled,...Read More
Bitcoin price is showing positive signs above the $7,400 resistance area against the US Dollar.The price is likely to clear the $7,560 and $7,600 resistances to continue higher.There is a major bullish trend line forming with support near $7,490 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken).The pair could rally once...Read More
Following a little momentum last week Bitcoin spent most of the weekend consolidating. It has been pretty flat for the past fortnight and analysts are now considering the unpopular premise of a final capitulation approaching which would mirror movements from this time last year.Bitcoin Bulls and Bears PoisedCrypto markets were lifted on Friday which resulted...Read More
If you’ve been on Crypto Twitter at all over the past few months, you’ve likely noticed the phrase “Bitcoin golden cross” tossed around incessantly. The reason, the leading cryptocurrency’s weekly chart is on the verge of printing what is known as a “golden cross,” when a short-term moving average crosses over a long-term one to...Read More
Since Bitcoin topped in June, mainstream haters of cryptocurrencies and related technologies, such as Peter Schiff and Nouriel Roubini, have asserted that BTC is in an “echo bubble.” While many have laughed off this sentiment as pure delusion, the charts may be telling a different story.Related Reading: Bitcoin CME Futures Gaps Are Filled With 95% Certainty,...Read More
This year is coming to its end, and, naturally, it’s time to wonder what’s the next big thing in the world of Bitcoin. CryptoPotato had the chance to meet and talk with one of Bitcoin’s most famous proponents and industry experts, Anthony ‘Pomp’ Pompliano, co-founder and managing partner at the venture capital fund Morgan Creek...Read More
Is the bottom in? Since Bitcoin (BTC) fell precipitously to $6,600 late last month, analysts have been asking if the leading cryptocurrency has finally found a price bottom after a multi-month downturn.Related Reading: Eat My Shorts: Everything You Need To Know About The Bitcoin Bart PatternAnalysts have understandably divided over the question, as the correct answer...Read More
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned that bitcoin and digital currencies are not legal tenders but Nigerians don’t seem to care. Bitcoin Adoption Rising Despite Apex Bank, Senate Warnings In its December 2019 edition of ‘The Nigerian Banker’, the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) highlighted how bitcoin is booming in Nigeria,...Read More
While the creation of Bitcoin has spawned an entire industry of cryptocurrencies and blockchains that are used by individuals around the world, this nascent market remains small.Related Reading: Crypto Tidbits: Deutsche Bank Gives Nod to Bitcoin, EOS to Host Social Media, France Digital CurrencyAs Mati Greenspan, founder of Quantum Economics and a former eToro senior analyst,...Read More
After incurring a significant influx of volatility earlier this week, Bitcoin (BTC) has been able to gain some tempered upwards momentum as its buyers attempt to push it up towards its near-term resistance that exists at $7,800.This momentum comes about as buyers grow aggressive at BTC’s near-term support levels, which one analyst believes is a...Read More
There are many ways in which cryptocurrency trading resembles the traditional ones, but there are just as many differences, as well. That’s why it’s possible to use regular definitions, but they need to be appropriately adjusted and related according to the specifics of cryptocurrencies. Price gaps, for example, are something seen quite regularly within traditional...Read More
Bitcoin’s price collapse creates opportunity to buy more BTC, but how much? When AngeloBTC, BitMEX‘s ex-top trader tweeted that Bitcoin would dip into the $6,000 zone on October 15, most of the traders were skeptical and asked him to delete the tweet, stemming from disbelief that BTC wouldn’t dive that deep. 38 days later, BTC...Read More
The Korean government is preparing legal tools to tax capital gains from the sale of crypto assets. Specialized legislation to target digital asset deals is expected to arrive from the tax season for 2020. Korean Authorities Hope to Tax Crypto Capital Gains Until recently, Korea was one of the most active markets for crypto speculation....Read More
Internal Revenue Services [IRS] released a 2019 criminal investigation report celebrating its 100 years of law enforcement. The report entailed the fight against criminals using advanced technologies to evade taxes and commit other crimes. The report specifically mentioned the success it has had over the past year in curbing and apprehending criminals who used cryptocurrencies....Read More
An art lover who paid $120,000 for an installation of an over-ripe banana duct-taped to a wall, had his investment eaten by a performance artist. One hopes that if he has that much money to ‘waste’ on what is now just a banana skin with some tape stuck to it, he’s already filled his bags with...Read More
The term digital gold has been used on Crypto Twitter after several influencers pointed out similarities between Bitcoin and gold. While some thought that it was good to view Bitcoin as digital gold or store of value asset, a few others highlighted the fact that this was defying Bitcoin’s use case as digital cash. The...Read More
Gift cards have become a popular payment tool for cryptocurrency users. Plenty of platforms now offer a wide variety of cards which can be purchased with your digital coins. You can use them to buy just about any product or service from major and small retailers, order food and drinks, or book a flight. And...Read More
Since Bitcoin (BTC) tapped $6,500 in late-November, analysts have been wondering if the bottom is really in. You see, the leading cryptocurrency bounced by 20% from $6,500, hitting $7,850 just a week after that.Now, the crypto is trading for $7,400 a pop, seemingly trying to establish a market trend for the coming week. While some...Read More
ETH price is struggling to gain pace above the $152 and $158 resistance levels against the US Dollar.The price is currently holding the main $144 support area and breakdown zone.There is a key contracting triangle forming with resistance near $150 on the 4-hours chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).The pair could start a strong...Read More
After forming a base above $7,000, bitcoin price climbed above the $7,500 resistance against the US Dollar.The price is currently correcting gains and it is trading below the $7,440 level.There is a major contracting triangle forming with resistance near $7,520 on the 4-hours chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken).The price is likely...Read More
A specter is haunting the modern world, the specter of crypto anarchy. Computer technology is on the verge of providing the ability for individuals and groups to communicate and interact with each other in a totally anonymous manner. Two persons may exchange messages, conduct business, and negotiate electronic contracts without ever knowing the True Name,...Read More
When it comes to determining the performance of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin is always miles ahead of the rest. That is, until this year, as Binance Coin has had a pretty decent year as well. Competing with the world’s leading cryptocurrecy is no easy feat, even under the best of circumstances. The Success of Binance Coin Most...Read More
Can cryptocurrencies ever replace fiat? This has been a subject of debate for many years now. According to Deutsche Bank’s latest study, the answer could be yes. Deutsche Bank’s analyst Jim Reid’s new study, titled ‘Imagine 2030‘, stated that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies could eventually replace the established Fiat currency system by 2030. “Overcoming regulatory...Read More
While some analysts are still expecting Bitcoin (BTC) to fall further, it appears that fundamentals and on-chain metrics are starting to imply bulls have the upper hand.Related Reading: Bitcoin CME Futures Gaps Are Filled With 95% Certainty, But Trading Them Is RiskyBitcoin Preparing to Head Higher Ahead of HalvingAdaptive Capital partner Willy Woo recently noted that...Read More
HODL is such a popular trading strategy in the crypto community that it has transcended into a meme. HODLers are flexing their muscles as they refuse to sell even if they are in profits. Add to that the halving and we have the recipe for bitcoin rocket fuel. Many bitcoin traders laugh at the idea...Read More
The past month has been a pretty challenging time for bitcoin HODLers, and cryptocurrency in general. There has been precious little to celebrate, save for the fact that prices could easily have gone lower still. So isn’t it about time we had some positive news? Luckily, who should pop up at just the perfect juncture,...Read More
2019 is approaching its end, and while many crypto enthusiasts have marked 2020 as the next Bitcoin bull-run, it is mostly because of the anticipated halving event. While there is a consensus that the halving will propel Bitcoin price to new highs, some analysts see the cryptocurrency visiting lower values before we can even start...Read More
Since Bitcoin (BTC) tapped $6,500 in late-November, analysts have been wondering if the bottom is really in. You see, the leading cryptocurrency bounced by 20% from $6,500, hitting $7,850 just a week back.Related Reading: Eat My Shorts: Everything You Need To Know About The Bitcoin Bart PatternWhile some say that the fact that Bitcoin failed to...Read More
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies emerged as a reaction to the inefficient traditional financial system and a growing crisis of confidence in these systems. Bitcoin has been used as an “escape valve” in countries with oppressive regimes like Venezuela and Zimbabwe and more than a decade since the creation of the Bitcoin genesis block, it can...Read More
