Bitcoin briefly tumbled below $50,000 earlier this week as the market saw the sharpest correction since the FTX crisis. The subsequent recovery, though, pushed the asset’s price above $57,000. Despite the chaos in the broader market, bitcoin’s technical charts show a bullish flag, while on-chain data reveals rising buying pressure, reinforcing the bullish outlook. Strong...Read More
Bitcoin continues to grab the world’s attention and increase its adoption levels, especially through the exchange-traded funds tracking its performance. In the latest major news on the ETF frontline, Morgan Stanley reportedly informed its financial advisors that they will be able to offer two Bitcoin ETFs to wealthy clients. Recall that the US Securities and...Read More
The Bank of England lowered the interest rates from 5.25% to 5% earlier today in the first cut since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020. Consequently, the UK’s central bank has followed the example set by the ECB and the Bank of Canada earlier this summer, prompting questions about the Federal Reserve’s...Read More
Bitcoin (BTC) investors are moving their assets out of crypto exchanges at an increasing rate. An analysis from on-chain intelligence platform CryptoQuant revealed that over the past few days, exchanges have witnessed a rising outflow of BTC, even though the leading digital currency has been in a fluctuation area since February. While the outflows from...Read More
Crypto markets have remained relatively stable over the weekend, with total capitalization holding just above $2.5 trillion. Moreover, Friday’s inflation numbers helped markets regain a little ground at the end of last week, with Core PCE coming in line with expectations after a small increase. Digital assets, especially Bitcoin, were also buoyed by Donald Trump’s...Read More
Popular crypto analyst Willy Woo has identified an ongoing power tussle (or tug-o-war, in his words) between demand and supply in the Bitcoin ecosystem. In a tweet, Woo outlined three bullish and two bearish factors that could decide bitcoin’s (BTC) price trajectory in the near term. He opined that the bullish signals overpower the bearish...Read More
The long-anticipated launch of spot Ethereum ETFs in the United States became a reality today as nine such financial vehicles went live for trading. The first 90 minutes were quite impactful, as the total volumes exceeded $360 million, according to data from Bloomberg’s ETF specialist – Eric Balchunas. Here’s where we at after 90 minutes....Read More
Over the past ten years, Ethereum has transformed the blockchain landscape. From its initial coin offering to becoming the second-largest crypto by market cap, Ethereum has continuously evolved, implementing major upgrades like the shift to Proof-of-Stake (PoS) and Layer 2 scaling solutions and cementing its position as a cornerstone of the Web3 ecosystem despite the...Read More
Crypto markets have made gains over the weekend, with total capitalization hitting a six-week high. All eyes are on PCE inflation data this week as it is the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure and could influence a rate cut decision set for September. Additionally, a big shake-up in the U.S. presidential election race as Joe...Read More
The spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offered in the United States have recorded the highest inflow since June 5th. According to public data from SoSoValue, $422 million entered the market on July 16th. This would be the eighth day the investment vehicles would record consecutive inflows. BlackRock Leads the Charge Investment giant BlackRock led the...Read More
Amidst continued price weakness throughout last week, digital asset investment products saw significant buying activity, with inflows reaching $1.44 billion during that period. This brought the year-to-date (YTD) inflows to a whopping $17.8 billion, which shattered the previous record set three years ago. However, despite this strong inflow, CoinShares reported that trading volumes remained relatively...Read More
Bitcoin (BTC) is currently at a critical point that could determine whether its price will bottom out or decline further in a correction like that seen in the summer of 2021. While some metrics suggest that the leading crypto asset has reached the bottom of its latest correction, others signal that there could be more...Read More
Bitcoin has experienced its most significant decline in the current cycle and is currently trading at over 25% lower than its all-time high. Data also suggests that BTC’s current dip period has sparked contrasting behaviors among investors with whale and shark wallets, depicting a different pattern than the smaller holders. Bitcoin’s Big Wallets Increasing The...Read More
Although bitcoin (BTC) has fallen to its lowest level since February 26 and has hovered around the $57,000 range over the last few days amid high volatility, Bitfinex analysts have seen on-chain signs that the leading crypto asset may not record any more dumps. According to this week’s edition of the Bitfinex Alpha report, market...Read More
Bitcoin’s price has stagnated since its March peak due to tight U.S. monetary policy, which has reduced stablecoin supply, according to CryptoQuant analysts. “The reason for Bitcoin’s inability to rally further is fundamentally due to the tightening monetary policy in the U.S. since March 2022,” they reported on July 3. As a result, the overall...Read More
Bitcoin and Ethereum have emerged as the most profitable assets in the first half of 2024. The cryptocurrencies have outperformed various traditional investments, including the Nasdaq, S&P 500, oil, gold, the U.S. dollar, and government bonds. Bitcoin and Ethereum Lead Asset Classes in 2024 According to a July 1 X post by Matrixport, “2024 is...Read More
Crypto markets have started to recover over the weekend with a total capitalization gain of around 4%, primarily led by Bitcoin, which reclaimed the $63,000 level during Asian trading on Monday morning. This short week’s economic calendar does not have many big-hitting reports but could still shed light on the direction of economic recovery in...Read More
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) might approve the latest tweaks about the spot Ethereum ETFs by July 4, as discussions between asset managers and regulators reach their final stages. While speaking to several industry insiders, Reuters observed that eight asset managers, including BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, and Grayscale Investments, are closing in on the...Read More
US spot Bitcoin ETFs finally reversed their streak of net outflows, bringing in $31 million in net inflows. This positive shift followed a seven-day period of continuous net outflows across almost all funds. Three funds attracted inflows, two experienced outflows, and the rest recorded no flows for the day. US Bitcoin ETFs Break Week-Long Outflow...Read More
On June 24, the Mt. Gox rehabilitation trustee issued a letter regarding repayments to creditors commencing at the beginning of July 2024. “The Rehabilitation Trustee has been preparing to make repayments in Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash under the Rehabilitation Plan,” it stated. The move comes after extensive preparations to ensure safe and compliant repayments, it...Read More
The world’s number one and two leading cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, daily transaction volume, and crypto exchange volume have almost perfectly tied for ROI from Jan. 1 through the middle of June. For comparison, the S&P 500 Index notched up nearly 15% over that same period. But that’s more than the broad stock market benchmark...Read More
The ongoing legal disputes that Ripple is having with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission have been at the forefront of the cryptocurrency industry for quite a while. The case is currently in its last stage, but it’s not the only one that the company has to face. Ripple’s Legal Woes in California In...Read More
Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen 4.5% in the past seven days, going to a monthly low of $65,000. This plunge in the digital asset’s value could be linked to increased selling from mining entities. In the latest CryptoQuant weekly report, analysts revealed that the number of BTC sent from Bitcoin mining entities to exchanges has reached...Read More
Ever since mid-January, when the 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs saw the light of day, Grayscale’s converted GBTC has been at the forefront of outflows. This eventually resulted in losing its crown as the world’s largest exchange-traded fund tracking the performance of BTC. In the last two trading days of this week, though, the tides changed,...Read More
Despite hints of waning hype, the US spot Bitcoin ETFs, including GBTC, had a strong start to June. During the first week alone, these ETFs collectively purchased 25,729 BTC. Data also shows that in January, these ETFs acquired 33,456 BTC, followed by 116,561 BTC in February and 65,456 in March. April, on the other hand,...Read More
The largest stablecoin issuing company, Tether, has recently made a lot of investments in emerging crypto and artificial intelligence firms. These investments and the firm’s advancement beyond stablecoins show that the entity is keen on expanding its operations. Over the past few months, Tether has dipped its foot into other sectors like peer-to-peer communication, Bitcoin...Read More
Friday’s NFP release will be a pivotal event in shaping market sentiment and determining the near-term trajectory of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, according to Bitfinex analysts. In a statement to CryptoPotato, the macroeconomic dynamics, including the ECB’s rate cut and the potential for increased liquidity, add further complexity to the equation, making it crucial for...Read More
Popular trading platform, Robinhood, has reached an agreement to acquire cryptocurrency exchange, Bitstamp. This purchase aims to bolster Robinhood’s presence in the crypto space across the world while simultaneously attracting institutional clients by offering new products. The all-cash deal is valued at $200 million and is anticipated to be finalized in the first half of...Read More
On June 4, U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a total inflow of $886.6 million. This marks the highest net inflows seen by the funds since March 12, when a record of $1.04 billion was achieved. Notably, bitcoin reached an all-time high of $73,679 a day later, on March 13. Fidelity Leads with $378M...Read More
BlackRock and Fidelity’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have emerged as major contributors to the companies’ overall ETF inflows this year. According to data from Bloomberg Intelligence, these Bitcoin ETFs have accounted for 26% and 56% of BlackRock and Fidelity year-to-date inflows, respectively. Spot Bitcoin ETF Data BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and Fidelity’s Wise...Read More
