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Research Shows Institutional Custodians and ETFs Drive Significant Bitcoin Market Movements
18.7.2024
The bitcoin market recently saw a significant sell-off, absorbing over 48,000 BTC from the German government. Amidst this and upcoming Mt Gox distributions, a report from Glassnode researchers explores how these sell-side forces and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) impact bitcoin’s price action....
Bitcoin analysts say 74K is the next stop for BTC price
18.7.2024
Bitcoin could be gearing up for a rally to the $74,000 mark, but to confirm the move, it needs to reclaim the old all-time high of $69,000
Crypto Exchange Kraken Paid Dave Portnoy Bitcoin in Sponsorship Deal
18.7.2024
Cryptoquant Insights Report: Seller Fatigue Suggests Bitcoin Price Bottom
18.7.2024
Bitcoin prices may have reached a local low, as suggested by researchers at cryptoquant.com. The firm’s recent institutional insights report says large sellers appear to have depleted their selling power, and key valuation metrics point to potential positive price movement. Report Notes...
Bitcoin hashrate drawdown hits bear market levels, but miners aren’t selling
18.7.2024
Could miner capitulation signal that selling pressure is easing, or could it be the death spiral that takes Bitcoin out of its decade-long run?
Olympic-Themed Crypto The Meme Games Nears $150K in First Week of Presale
18.7.2024
The Meme Games (MGME) is the latest project everyone’s buzzing about. It’s benefiting from the hype around the 2024 Paris Olympics and has raised almost $150,000 in the first week of its presale. With a hilarious design and some huge staking rewards on offer, no wonder investors...
US Bitcoin ETFs Record Ninth Consecutive Day of Gains, Adding $53.35 Million
18.7.2024
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) achieved their ninth consecutive day of gains on Wednesday, amassing $53.35 million. Blackrock’s IBIT garnered $110.37 million in inflows, whereas Grayscale’s GBTC experienced $53.86 million in outflows. Blackrock’s IBIT Boosts...
Bitcoin RSI points to more BTC price upside as a $65K battle rages
18.7.2024
BTC price gains cool as a struggle for the Bitcoin short-term holder realized price unfolds, but analysis demands continuation
Germany Dumping $2.8B Bitcoin Is 'Market Intervention,' Despite Murky Legal Justifications
18.7.2024
One expert told CoinDesk the law does not provide for an obligation, but merely an opportunity to sell, while another alleged that “How they handled this sell-off moved the market and is intervention in public markets.”
ECB Maintains Interest Rates Amid Persistent Inflation Concerns
18.7.2024
The European Central Bank (ECB) maintained its interest rates on Thursday, indicating that domestic price pressures and elevated inflation levels will persist into next year. After a recent rate cut, the ECB adopted a cautious stance, suggesting more evidence is needed before making another move....
BitGo integrates Stacks for Bitcoin rewards, following institutional Bitcoin demand
18.7.2024
The integration comes due to growing institutional demand for Bitcoin, according to Stacks’ ecosystem investor lead
Indian Crypto Exchange Wazirx Suspends Withdrawals Amid $230M Security Breach
18.7.2024
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has announced a security breach affecting one of its multisig wallets, resulting in the theft of over $230 million. Cryptocurrency and INR withdrawals have been halted as the team investigates the incident, with blockchain investigators Zachxbt and Mudit Gupta offering...
Mt. Gox creditors opt to hodl Bitcoin payouts — Reddit poll
18.7.2024
As the Mt. Gox trustee has yet to distribute 64% of the Bitcoin owed to creditors, the Reddit Mt. Gox community is pushing the hodl agenda
German Authorities Announce Bitcoin Sale Completion, Net €2.6 Billion
18.7.2024
German authorities have announced the completion of an emergency sale of nearly 50,000 bitcoins, raising about 2.6 billion euros. They explained that this sale was mandated to avoid a potential value decline due to the crypto’s price volatility. The funds are now secured for criminal...
Bitcoin ETFs have 4-8X more BTC price influence than miners — Research
18.7.2024
Bitcoin miners' "market influence" pales in comparison to the ETFs and exchanges when it comes to BTC price pressure, says Glassnode
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Trades Below $65K Following Wednesday's Drop
18.7.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 18, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
South African Travel Fintech Turnstay Secures Funding for Regional Expansion from DCG, DFS Lab
18.7.2024
Venture capital firms DFS Lab and Digital Currency Group (DCG) recently invested $300,000 in Turnstay, a South African travel-focused fintech startup. Turnstay aims to simplify payment procedures for international travelers by leveraging a global network of compliant companies. New Investment...
Reddit Poll Shows Mt. Gox Creditors Favor Holding Bitcoin
18.7.2024
A recent poll on the Reddit Mt. Gox forum revealed that the majority of creditors plan to keep their Bitcoin once compensation is received. A vote on the Reddit MtGox forum showed that among the 467 members who participated in the vote, 260 people chose not to sell the bitcoins after receiving...
Bitcoin Runes protocol sees sharp decline in popularity
18.7.2024
The Bitcoin Runes protocol initially dominated daily transactions post-launch but is now seeing a decline, with BTC reclaiming its network dominance
Indian Crypto Exchange Hack Sends SHIB, WRX Tumbling as Bitcoin, Tether Trade at Massive Discount
18.7.2024
Most coins, including market leader bitcoin and USDT, are trading at a significant discount on WazirX