In the past few days, the overall cryptocurrency market has recovered nicely. Amid this recovery, asset management giant BlackRock has continued increasing its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings. On September 28, 2024, the asset manager purchased a significant 1,684 BTC worth $110.7 million, as shared by an on-chain analytic firm Lookonchain. BlackRock’s Recent Bitcoin Purchase In addition...Read More
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of the crypto exchange BitMEX, believes Bitcoin is the “release valve” for fiat printed by traditional finance governments to suppress volatility in financial markets to unnatural levels. In an essay titled Volatility Supercycle, Hayes discussed how politicians printing money to create a calm economic surface triggers volatility in crypto and pushes the...Read More
On Sept. 25, the founder of Lyn Alden Investment Strategy announced that her recently commissioned research paper has measured global money creation relative to other asset classes. Alden’s paper revealed that bitcoin moves in the direction of global money supply (M2) 83% of the time and more than other assets. Bitcoin has demonstrated a strong...Read More
The yellow metal recently broke past the $2,630 mark, registering a new record high, but Peter Schiff, the well-known gold advocate, is concerned that investors aren’t paying attention. According to him, the market’s obsession with Bitcoin (BTC) has overshadowed the critical signals gold is sending about the state of the economy. Schiff Decries Bitcoin Attention...Read More
Bitcoin’s (BTC) price is currently on an upward momentum, and there is a chance the crypto asset could surge higher, according to on-chain data. A report from the pseudonymous CryptoQuant analyst Avocado revealed that several on-chain support levels suggest a positive turning point for BTC in the long term, indicating that the cryptocurrency is still...Read More
Last week, the Federal Reserve reduced its interest rate by 50 basic points, allowing increased cash flow in the United States. Two days after the rate reduction, bitcoin’s price surged past $64,000, reigniting confidence in the market. According to Bitfinex’s latest weekly report, the jump in BTC price was influenced by increased activities within the...Read More
Crypto investment products have continued to receive heightened investor interest as the funds recorded their second consecutive week of inflows. According to a report by the crypto investment firm CoinShares, global digital asset funds posted a total of $321 million in inflows last week. This figure, however, is slightly lower than the $436 million recorded...Read More
Paul Grewal has addressed recent concerns regarding the terms of service for Coinbase’s newly launched cbBTC, a wrapped Bitcoin product. The concerns arose after claims suggested that the exchange would not fully reimburse users for Bitcoin lost due to malicious activity or unforeseen events. Limited Liability Concerns The issue was first raised by an X...Read More
The Wrapped Bitcoin market is seeing the emergence of new players, like Coinbase, the largest American crypto exchange. Analysts believe the market’s current condition presents an opportunity for higher user engagement, enhanced cross-chain liquidity, and significant growth in the coming years. However, observations made in the latest CryptoQuant report suggest the race may not be...Read More
A key metric that indicates US investors’ interest in bitcoin turned negative on Friday. Experts, however, believe that this flip could positively affect BTC’s price. Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Records Negative Value According to a report by a CryptoQuant analyst, the Coinbase Premium recently recorded a significant negative value. The Coinbase Premium Index is an indicator...Read More
The presidential candidate reiterated his support for digital assets on Sept. 18 by treating his supporters to burgers at a New York bar and paying with BTC. Trump entered a crypto-themed venue called PubKey in Greenwich Village where he was met with applause from Bitcoiners and supporters. “Who wants a burger?” he asked before spending...Read More
Two of Bitcoin’s pre-eminent thought leaders are at odds with each other as to whether banks can – or should – provide sustainable yield on their customers’ BTC deposits. Michael Saylor – executive chairman of MicroStrategy, the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin owner – said in a recent podcast appearance that Bitcoin could become a form...Read More
Ethereum is facing some of its toughest challenges, with market sentiment turning negative. The cryptocurrency’s performance has lagged, its regulatory outlook remains uncertain, and competition from newer blockchains like Solana is intensifying. However, Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Bitwise, believes its foundational strengths in key sectors like stablecoins and decentralized finance (DeFi) make...Read More
Anthony Scaramucci, the founder of the investment firm SkyBridge Capital, has backed his prediction that bitcoin (BTC) will reach $100,000 before the end of the year with two potential drivers. In a Wednesday interview with Bloomberg, Scaramucci cited interest-rate cuts and more precise crypto regulation after the November election in the United States as crucial...Read More
While bitcoin (BTC) faces local resistance levels, the crypto asset is experiencing a rally driven by aggressive spot market activity. According to a Bitfinex Alpha report, on-chain metrics suggest bitcoin’s momentum is currently bullish. This outlook is also reinforced by rising inflows into the United States spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), signaling growing confidence among...Read More
On Sept. 16, MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor announced that the firm was planning its third debt offering this year, aiming to raise $700 million by issuing convertible senior notes. The figure is the aggregate principal amount, and there is an option for an additional $105 million in notes that mature in September 2028. Buying More...Read More
On Sept. 16, Bitcoin dominance hit 58%, according to Tradingview. This is the highest it has been since April 2021, following almost two years of steadily increasing. BTC dominance was below 40% in November 2022 following the collapse of FTX, which sent the asset tumbling to a low of $16,000 in the brutal bear market...Read More
Despite bearish market sentiment for Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s biggest cryptocurrency by market cap, it seems that this trend may not last for long. On September 17, 2024, the crypto analytic firm CryptoQuant shared a post on X (previously Twitter) indicating that new whales and Binance traders are actively capitalizing on the current market sentiment...Read More
The number of Bitcoin addresses depositing into exchanges has dropped to 132,100. According to insights published on CryptoQuant by analyst CryptoOnchain, this is a figure last seen in 2016. Decreased Selling Pressure This metric, which tracks the number of addresses sending inflow transactions to exchanges, suggests a decrease in selling pressure as fewer investors are...Read More
Coinbase founder and CEO Brian Armstrong has denied speculations that the company has sold paper Bitcoin to BlackRock without maintaining a 1:1 backing. The allegations have caused debate in the crypto community, with some accusing Coinbase of lacking transparency in its Bitcoin reserves. Brian Armstrong Dispels the Rumors In a statement on X addressing crypto...Read More
The crypto staking landscape is constantly evolving, with new and remarkable shifts coming to light every now and then. A feature that was once primarily attributed to networks with proof-of-stake consensus mechanisms like Ethereum, developers have now brought staking and restaking to the Bitcoin blockchain. A report by the non-custodial staking services provider P2P.org outlined...Read More
The price of bitcoin (BTC) has entered a bearish phase, stemming from the asset’s constant decline and range-bound movement. As a result, the largest cryptocurrency has decoupled from gold. According to CryptoQuant analysts, bitcoin’s price has been declining while the yellow metal has rallied to new record highs, causing their correlation to turn negative. Bitcoin...Read More
Over the past two to three days, positive sentiment across the Bitcoin market suddenly surged to a level not seen in more than a year. While this may seem like a bullish sign, analysts have warned that it is concerning. According to a tweet by the market intelligence platform Santiment, the sudden optimism from the...Read More
In a post on X on Sept. 12, Justin Sun let rip at Coinbase, stating that its wrapped Bitcoin launch was a “dark day for BTC.” Sun said that cbBTC lacks proof-of-reserve, has no audits, and the company can freeze anyone’s balance anytime. He said it essentially is “just trust me,” as any U.S. government subpoena...Read More
Bitcoin (BTC) is on track to hit new all-time highs by the end of 2024, according to Standard Chartered. In the view of the bank’s global head of digital assets, Geoff Kendrick, who is quoted in a recent CoinDesk report, Bitcoin could climb to $125,000 if former U.S. President Donald Trump wins the upcoming election...Read More
After six months of sideways chop, multiple on-chain indicators say Bitcoin may finally be prepared for an epic price breakout, analysts say. These predictions would line up with separate forecasts of an upcoming bull market based on seasonal factors, with Bitcoin soon to transition from one of its worst-to-best months on record. Bitcoin’s Bottom Signals...Read More
The largest US-based crypto trading platform announced that its Wrapped Bitcoin product (cbBTC) has gone live on two blockchains – Base and Ethereum. This comes months after the company integrated the Lightning Network for BTC transfers. The announcement by the exchange informed that the Wrapped Bitcoin (cbBTC) will be “backed 1:1 by Bitcoin (BTC) held...Read More
After Bitcoin (BTC) dipped to $55,500 and Ethereum (ETH) dropped to $2,200 earlier this week, many expected further struggles across the crypto market. However, contrary to the expected downturn, altcoins have experienced a surprising rally. This renewed momentum in the sector highlights the resilience of smaller projects despite widespread fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) among...Read More
In the past two weeks, bitcoin has experienced a market correction of around 11% and even more evident volatile rides. Although the leading crypto asset recently briefly rebounded to $58,000, its price still has a long way to go before it regains its all-time high levels. On-chain data from the blockchain market intelligence firm Santiment...Read More
The current market condition has raised speculation among market participants about the short-term price trajectory of the asset class. Slowing crypto adoption and a tough macro environment have caused traders to wonder if this is the start of a bear market or just a quiet phase in this bull cycle. IntoTheBlock said analysts noted that...Read More
