Though Bitcoin (BTC) continues to trade well below its 2021 November 2021 highs, Anthony Scaramucci, the founder of SkyBridge Capital and former White House communications chief, remains steadfastly bullish on the asset. Speaking at the Messari Mainnet conference in New York, Scaramucci expressed confidence that the worst of the bear market is now behind us....Read More
Despite a lull in the broader crypto market, the industry is buzzed with excitement as heavyweight financial institutions throw their hats into the ring for a spot Bitcoin ETF. The latest one to join the race is – Franklin Templeton. In the fast-paced world of crypto, nothing lasts for a very long time. This also...Read More
Following a period of substantial capital inflows at the beginning of the year, the recent months have witnessed a shift towards either neutral or negative inflows, suggesting a period of stagnation as uncertainty took over the asset class. According to blockchain intelligence platform Glassnode, the market has been hovering on a relatively neutral level since...Read More
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes said that the recent decision by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) to lower interest rates is expected to trigger a rapid surge in Bitcoin’s price, potentially propelling it toward the $70,000 mark. Hayes had previously predicted that Bitcoin would reach this level after March, but the Fed had increased interest...Read More
Liquidity across the crypto market continues to dry up, with both on-chain and off-chain volumes reaching historical lows. These were the findings from analytics provider Glassnode in its latest weekly report on Sept. 11. Moreover, a “significant proportion” of the BTC supply is teetering on the edge of falling into a significant unrealized loss, it...Read More
Jay Clayton – former Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) – thinks the regulator will sooner or later approve the launch of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The agency recently decided to delay the applications of BlackRock and numerous other finance giants who displayed ambitions to introduce such a product. Clayton...Read More
While Bitcoin network fundamentals such as hash rate and difficulty have reached peaks, the same cannot be said for its hash price. The world’s largest crypto’s price has failed to recover, and miners are facing the brunt of it yet again. Bitcoin hash price – which can be described as the revenue generated by miners...Read More
The latest edition of the weekly report from crypto exchange Bitfinex has revealed that Bitcoin’s mining difficulty reached a new peak as BTC hovered around the $26,000 price level. The “Bitfinex Alpha” report disclosed that the mining difficulty hit an all-time high of 55.62 trillion hashes. Bitcoin’s Mining Difficulty Hits New High The mining difficulty...Read More
According to Bloomberg Intelligence, the highly-anticipated launch of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States could occur right before Labor Day (September 4). The entity said that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to respond to several applications from BlackRock, Bitwise, WisdomTree, VanEck, and Invesco in the following days....Read More
Crypto markets pumped $65 billion following the news that a court ruled in favor of Grayscale in its lawsuit challenging the SEC’s decision to deny conversion of its GBTC fund to an ETF. The big move has reversed the recent bearish sentiment as market analysts and observers are now eyeing the next bull cycle. On...Read More
Long-term Bitcoin holders have proved to be highly resilient but data suggest that this cohort of market players had the inkling of a favorable outcome. Bitcoin received a major push following the Grayscale court victory against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). However, preceding this event, there was significant accumulation amidst a period of...Read More
Miami’s mayor – Francis Suarez – announced his withdrawal from the US Presidential race without providing an exact reason for his decision. He is known as an outspoken proponent of bitcoin who has invested some of his wealth in the primary digital asset. Suarez also became the first American politician to receive his salary in...Read More
Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Mike McGlone believes Bitcoin spot ETF approval is “inevitable” – but one bearish influence still remains: the Federal Reserve. Given the ongoing hawkishness of most central banks worldwide, the analyst believes further downside pressure for both Bitcoin and stocks could lie ahead. The Fed’s Looming Influence As tweeted by McGlone, while the...Read More
Bitcoin has wiped off all the gains it made after the Grayscale victory over the SEC. Leading up to the fact, several thousands of BTC were sent to crypto exchanges primarily driven by investors seeking to capitalize on the positive news as many anticipated a favorable outcome. Interestingly, this influx of BTC into exchanges shows...Read More
KuCoin’s most recent report focused on the crypto trends in Turkey estimated that 52% of the locals aged 18 to 60 have already invested in bitcoin or alternative coins. The figure was 40% in November 2021, indicating that Turks have shown great interest in employing digital assets as a hedge against inflation in the past...Read More
The leading cryptocurrency miner – Argo Blockchain – has reportedly decreased its debt to $75 million during the first half of the year. In comparison, it owed $143 million at the end of June 2022. The company also managed to reduce overall costs and expenses. However, revenue in H1 was significantly less than the one...Read More
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) discovered that the North Korean hacking collective – the Lazarus Group – has drained cryptocurrencies worth millions of dollars through several attacks in the past few years. The security agency believes the wrongdoers could soon cash out 1,580 BTC (worth almost $41 million at current prices). Stay Focused...Read More
Bitcoin continues to be shaky at around $26,000 after a violent crash last Thursday. However, the flagship crypto asset is not likely to see prominent gains before the much-anticipated halving that is expected to occur on April 20, 2024. According to Pantera Capital’s recent projection, the next halving would see Bitcoin surging to $35k before...Read More
Fed chairperson Jerome Powell has been at the receiving end of significant backlash for his stance on implementing the same approach that helped the US get rid of inflation several decades ago. This strategy has been strongly contended by BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes while pointing out the difference in economic and monetary conditions in the...Read More
Bitcoin plunged below the $26,000 level on Wednesday extending monthly losses to nearly 15% but it has never been more difficult to mine the leading crypto-asset. Despite a severe drawdown in price, Bitcoin’s network fundamentals have largely refrained from following the same trajectory. In fact, Bitcoin’s mining difficulty has reached an all-time high of 55.62...Read More
The violent sell-off last week spurred by the deleveraging event has taken a serious toll on short-term Bitcoin holders making for the largest single-day down move YTD. This subsequently pushed prices below the ‘Short-Term Holder’ cost basis. Recent data suggest that a significant portion of the short-term holder supply is currently being held at an...Read More
The latest edition of the Bitfinex Alpha report revealed that cryptocurrency traders are bracing themselves for “choppy waters” ahead due to bitcoin’s sudden plunge after a languid period. On-chain data analyzed by researchers at crypto exchange Bitfinex showed a surge and flatline in implied and historical volatility metrics, suggesting that traders have adjusted their strategies...Read More
According to a CoinGecko research, Italy is the most expensive nation for crypto miners since it takes almost $210,000 in electricity to produce one BTC. Other European countries like Austria, Belgium, Denmark, and Germany follow closely as the most unprofitable regions. It is interesting to note that bitcoin mining is profitable in just 62 out...Read More
Bitcoin flash crashed to about $25.3k in an unexpected downturn triggering severe liquidations for traders. The bloodbath follows Evergrande’s bankruptcy, but it’s the SpaceX write-down that has taken center stage. Certain documents have emerged that reportedly provided a rare insight into the financials of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, revealing that the space company wrote down the...Read More
Europe saw the launch of the first spot Bitcoin ETF on Tuesday, but it turned out to be a sell-the-news moment since the cryptocurrency’s price plummeted in the following days to multi-month lows. Interestingly, something similar happened back in 2021 after the launch of the futures Bitcoin ETFs in the States, leading to speculations on...Read More
Bitcoin is currently undergoing a period of record low volatility. However, the asset appears to be a “challenging multi-contact point trendline” that can be traced to its lowest point in 2023. This could offer insights into the future direction of the leading crypto-asset, according to renowned veteran trader Peter Brandt, who said the largest cryptocurrency...Read More
Speaking to CNBC on Aug. 16, Fundstrat analyst Tom Lee said that if the spot BTC ETF gets approved, the demand for Bitcoin will be greater than the supply. He added that the firm’s crypto strategists predicted a clearing price of $150,000 to $180,000. The bold prediction is before the end of next year and...Read More
Bitcoin has tapped a new all-time high against the Argentine peso, shortly after a Bitcoin-supportive presidential candidate came first in the nation’s primary elections. The asset now trades for $10,258,244.60 ARS, up 21% over the past 5 days. Pressure on the Peso Compared to the US dollar, Bitcoin has performed remarkably well against the peso...Read More
On-chain data analyzed by cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex shows that bitcoin (BTC) miners have entered an accumulation phase in preparation for the upcoming halving event scheduled for April 2024. According to the latest edition of the Bitfinex Alpha report, the miner reserve metric indicates a significant accumulation trend from May 27, 2023, which has increased since bitcoin’s recent...Read More
Javier Milei – a 52-year-old Argentine politician, businessman, and economist – collected the most votes in the country’s primary presidential elections. The leader of the political coalition La Libertad Avanza (Freedom Advances) is a keen advocate of bitcoin and a fierce opponent of the central bank. He has also gained popularity due to a crypto...Read More
