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3 reasons why Bitcoin traders keep a close eye on the futures funding rate
22.3.2021
Analysts frequently correlate a high perpetual futures funding rate with market crashes, but is this the best way to analyze the metric?
Price analysis 3/22: BTC, ETH, BNB, ADA, DOT, XRP, UNI, LTC, LINK, THETA
22.3.2021
Bitcoin is stuck in a tight range but that has not stopped select altcoins from continuing their journey to new highs
‘Wolf of Wallstreet’ Jordan Belfort Now Bullish on BTC, Says Crypto Asset Will Reach $100,000
22.3.2021
Jordan Belfort, the self-proclaimed “Wolf of Wallstreet” has moved away from his bearish views on bitcoin and now predicts the crypto asset might reach $100,000. Belfort, who has reinvented himself as a motivational speaker and consultant, says bitcoin unlike company stocks is more...
Exchange reserves plunge to pre-$61K lows: 5 things to watch in Bitcoin this week
22.3.2021
Hodlers are being patient amid warnings that a continuation of Bitcoin's bull run may take "some time" thanks to mixed messages from on-chain indicators
Deutsche Bank: Bitcoin Now 3rd Largest Currency, Too Important to Ignore
22.3.2021
Deutsche Bank has published a report stating that bitcoin is too important to ignore, noting that it is now the third-largest currency in terms of the total value in circulation. In addition, the bank says that governments and central banks know that cryptocurrencies are here to stay and...
Crypto Long & Short: Bitpanda’s Raise Is About More Than Market Infrastructure
21.3.2021
The $170 million funding round highlights the explosive growth of crypto as an asset class – and the potential of the European market
Top 5 cryptocurrencies to watch this week: BTC, UNI, LUNA, THETA, FIL
21.3.2021
If bulls can propel Bitcoin to a new all-time high, UNI, LUNA, THETA and FIL are likely to outperform their competitors
Opioid Premiums, Jobseekers and Vaccines: Covid-19 Fuels Darknet Markets in a Different Way
21.3.2021
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has found its way onto the deep web and during the last few months, researchers have found a great number of individuals turning to darknet markets (DNMs) for employment. The organization Check Point Research has recorded a rising trend of people looking for jobs...
Central Bank of Nigeria Official Reiterates Nigerian Residents Free to Trade Cryptos: Directive Only Applies to Banking Sector
21.3.2021
A senior executive with Nigeria’s central bank, Adamu Lamtek, has reportedly denied that his institution had placed restrictions on the use of cryptocurrencies. Instead, Lamtek, who is the deputy governor responsible for corporates services at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says...
Bitcoin network's computing power: Is it an accurate predictor of BTC price?
21.3.2021
Drops in Bitcoin's hash rate coincided with some big BTC price corrections in the past
Bytetree Founder Believes Grayscale Should Lower Its ‘Unrealistically High’ Fee: Warns of Possible ‘Systemic Risk’
21.3.2021
The founder of Bytetree Asset Management, Charlie Morris, has suggested the reduction of the GBTC management fee as one way Grayscale Investment can ease the current selling pressure and possibly reduce the discount on the shares. Morris says if no action is taken, “the selling pressure will...
Citi Executive Says Bitcoin Will Do Well But Sees Better Investments in ‘Giant Unstoppable Trends’
20.3.2021
Citibank’s David Bailin believes that bitcoin will do well because of the level of interest from investors. While stating that the cryptocurrency can be part of a portfolio, the executive sees better investment opportunities than bitcoin in “giant unstoppable trends.” Bitcoin...
Price analysis 3/19: BTC, ETH, BNB, ADA, DOT, XRP, UNI, LTC, LINK, BCH
20.3.2021
Several altcoins are moving to new all-time highs as bulls struggle to lift Bitcoin price above $60,000
Bullishness for Bitcoin continues despite its struggle to reclaim $60,000
19.3.2021
Bitcoin bulls attempt to chip away at the $60,000 resistance level as rising U.S. Treasury yields continue to cause havoc in global financial markets
Ethereum bulls may reemerge after March $1.15B ETH options expiry
19.3.2021
Up to $1.15 billion worth of Ethereum options are set to expire on March 26 and data suggests bullish traders may make a show of force after the expiry
Dysfunctional Financial Markets Are Making Inequality Worse
19.3.2021
Arman Hassanniakalager, Lecturer in Finance, University of Bath.
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The global market in government bonds has been bleeding red lately. “Bond market screams for help but no one answers”, says Bloomberg. It is “the worst start to a year in bonds since 2015”, according to the Financial Times....
Balancer (BAL) hits an all-time high as DeFi projects trial new solutions
19.3.2021
Protocol integrations, gas fee reimbursements and a bump in DeFi activity back Balancer’s rally to a new all-time high
Key Bitcoin price metric shows pro traders increased their BTC longs
19.3.2021
Data shows pro traders increased leveraged long positions even as the Bitcoin price traded in a tight range this week
Supercycle may propel Bitcoin over $1 million, Kraken’s Dan Held says
19.3.2021
Kraken's head of growth, Dan Held, thinks Bitcoin could reach $1 million within the current market cycle
Bank of America Says the Only Good Reason for Holding Bitcoin Is ‘Sheer Price Appreciation’
19.3.2021
Bank of America sees no good reason to own bitcoin other than “sheer price appreciation.” The firm’s strategists found that the cryptocurrency’s “inflation hedging benefits are not particularly apparent.” Bank of America also claims that bitcoin does not offer...