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BlackRock’s IBIT ETF Soars: Surpasses $2 Billion Market Cap in Crypto Milestone
27.1.2024
BlackRock’s Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing $2 billion in assets under management (AUM) just two weeks after its launch on the Nasdaq. The ETF, known as the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), has seen its market capitalization reach $2.11...
Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Prediction as BTC Bounces 5% and ETH Pushes Past $2,200 – New Rally Starting?
27.1.2024
Bitcoin and Ethereum are charting a renewed path in the cryptocurrency markets, signaling a potential rally. On Saturday, Bitcoin saw a noteworthy rise, trading at $41,833, marking over 4% increase. The recent call for enhanced regulation by the chair of the CFTC, specifically targeting concerns...
Market Eyes Major Comeback as Money Pours Into $BTC, $ETH and $GFOX
27.1.2024
The general market capitalization is increasing, with top cryptocurrencies like $BTC and $ETH gaining more liquidity. Market indicators suggest that a major comeback is imminent, and many cryptocurrencies are billed to experience a sustained rally during this period. Galaxy Fox‘s retail phase...
Crypto, AI and Data Centers Could Double Energy Consumption in 2026
27.1.2024
The aggregated demand for energy from crypto, artificial intelligence (AI), and traditional data centers could double in 2026. According to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the consumption growth might mean adding a country like Sweden (in the best case) or Germany (in the worst...
Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Prediction as Tesla Still Holds $380 Million BTC and Another ETH ETF Gets Delayed
26.1.2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC) has recently reversed its downward trend, surpassing the significant $41,000 mark. This resurgence not only bolsters confidence in Bitcoin but also paves the way for other major cryptocurrencies like Ethereum (ETH), Dogecoin (DOGE)...
New Bitcoin Tool Enables Paywalls and Subscriptions With BTC: Here’s How It Works
26.1.2024
Crypto developers just dropped a new tool that lets creators monetize their content with Bitcoin (BTC) – and it’s a lot more flexible than fiat-based competitors. Built by programmers Pierre Corbin and Hugo Ferrer, Bitcoin payment gateway “Flash” brings subscriptions, paywalls, and payment...
Is Bitcoin Going To Zero As Grayscale Sends 10,000 BTC To Coinbase – Best Altcoins To Invest In Right Now
26.1.2024
Investors are fretting over whether Bitcoin might be going to zero, as digital asset management firm Grayscale continues to dump BTC on the market from its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) ETF. Just on Friday, Grayscale sent another $400 million worth of BTC to Coinbase to be sold, crypto analyst...
Cardano Price Prediction as 10,000 New Smart Contracts Added – Can ADA Overtake Solana?
26.1.2024
The Cardano (ADA) price is rebounding on Friday after hitting multi-month lows earlier in the week under $0.45. The rebound mostly reflects an upturn in prices across the broader crypto market. Bitcoin (BTC) was up more than 5% in the past 24 hours, as per CoinMarketCap. The Cardano price was last...
Bitcoin Price Pushes Towards $42,000 as US Core PCE Inflation Data Eases – How High Can BTC Go?
26.1.2024
The Bitcoin (BTC) price is enjoying an end-of-week relief rally in wake of economic data that showed inflationary pressures in the US continued to subside to more acceptable levels in December 2023. US Core PCE Price Index figures showed YoY inflation falling to 2.9%, below the expected rate...
Bitcoin Mining Rig Maker Canaan Secures $50 Million In Preferred Shares Sale
26.1.2024
Bitcoin (BTC) mining rig manufacturer, Canaan Inc has raised $50 million in a new funding round by selling preferred shares. The company disclosed the development in a recent filing at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stating that funds raised will be deployed to expand research...
9 Newly Launched Bitcoin ETFs Amass 132,170 BTC With Blackrock and Fidelity Commanding 70% of Total Holdings
26.1.2024
At 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Friday, Grayscale’s GBTC reported a decrease of 10,871.56 bitcoin from its holdings compared to Thursday. In contrast, since its inception on Jan. 11, 2024, Blackrock’s IBIT has accumulated a total of 49,952.32 bitcoin worth $1.98 billion....
US Government to Sell $116 Million in Bitcoin Seized From Darknet Dealer ‘Xanaxman’
26.1.2024
The forfeiture division of the U.S. government has announced its plan to sell 2,933.64 bitcoin. These were confiscated from Ryan Farace, who faced charges in 2021 for laundering proceeds from drug trafficking. Farace, also known by his alias Xanaxman, disclosed in his plea agreement that...
Vibe Check: Ether Finds Support: CoinDesk Indices' Todd Groth
26.1.2024
Periodic observations and market musings from Todd Groth, Head of Research, CoinDesk Indices
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Reclaims $41K Mark Following Short-Term Consolidation
26.1.2024
At present, the price of bitcoin is $41,106, marking a significant climb from its 24-hour low of $39,538 and peaking at $41,474. This upward movement signifies a 3% gain within the last day, reflecting a surge of optimistic sentiment among investors in the short term. Yet, when expanding the view...
Ethereum Leads Weekly Altcoin Losses as Wider Market Sell-Off Continues
26.1.2024
The crypto market remains in the red zone with altcoins and pack leader Ethereum (ETH) posting losses two weeks after the approval of spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). On-chain data shows the price of several crypto assets trading at monthly lows....
U.S. Government to Auction $117 Million in Confiscated Bitcoin from Silk Road Case
26.1.2024
The U.S. government has filed a notice revealing its plans to auction approximately $117 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC) that was seized during a dark web drug bust. In a notice dated January 8, the government said it aims to auction nearly 2,875 BTC seized from Ryan Farace and Sean Bridges in 2021...
How Thoreum Outpaces BTC in Price Growth Throughout Bull and Bear Markets
26.1.2024
In the exhilarating world of cryptocurrencies, where fortunes are made and lost in the blink of an eye, Thoreum emerges as a beacon of stability and growth, offering compelling reasons why it outshines even the mighty Bitcoin (BTC) as the premier store of value token. This in-depth analysis delves...
Swan Bitcoin Unveils Stealth Mining Operations, Eyes 8 EH/s Goal by 2024 Amid Industry Expansion
25.1.2024
The Los Angeles-based firm Swan Bitcoin recently revealed its covert bitcoin mining operations, initiated in the summer of 2023. The company shared on Thursday its anticipation of achieving 8 exahash per second (EH/s) by March 2024. Up to this point, Swan’s mining subsidiary has successfully...
Bitcoin Mining Rig Manufacturer Canaan Raises $50 Million Through Preferred Shares Sale
25.1.2024
In a recent disclosure to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Canaan, a publicly traded manufacturer of bitcoin mining rigs, announced it has secured $50 million through the sale of preferred shares. This follows a successful acquisition of $25 million in a similar preferred share...
Grayscale’s GBTC Offloads $527M in Bitcoin as Spot ETFs Record Lower Trading Volumes; Other Funds Continue BTC Accumulation
25.1.2024
Based on the latest data, the recently introduced spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced their lowest trading volume day since Jan. 11, 2024, recording roughly $1.28 billion in volume on Wednesday. Additionally, figures indicate that Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust GBTC...