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Here’s How Friday’s US Jobs Report Could Impact the Bitcoin (BTC) Price
7.4.2023
The US jobs market report for March is set for release on Friday and has the potential to really shake things up in the Bitcoin market.
Traders will be closely scrutinizing the non-farm payrolls figures (the net change in jobs in the economy), which is expected to moderate to 239,000 from 311,000...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Drops Below $28,000, as Markets Consolidate on Thursday
6.4.2023
Bitcoin was once again trading below $28,000, as markets consolidated ahead of Friday’s non-farm payrolls report. Payrolls are expected to come in at 240,000 for last month, with the unemployment rate in the U.S. remaining at 3.6%. Ethereum was also lower today, following an eight-month high...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Consolidates Above $28,000 on Monday
3.4.2023
Bitcoin started the week consolidating above the $28,000 level, as markets prepare for a big week of U.S. economic data. The headline will be this Friday’s nonfarm payrolls, which are expected to fall to 238,000 jobs. Ethereum remains above $1,800 as of writing. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) started...
FTX EU Launches New Website for Withdrawals as Subsidiary Starts Returning Funds to Customers
1.4.2023
FTX’s European subsidiary, FTX Europe, has launched a new website, ftxeurope.eu, for users to withdraw funds from the now-defunct cryptocurrency platform. Withdrawal requests must be submitted through the new website and will be “subject to customary know-your-customer...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Nears $29,000 to Start April, as ETH Also Rebounds
1.4.2023
Bitcoin was back in the green on Saturday, as prices moved close to the $29,000 level to start the weekend. Following a volatile session on Friday, cryptocurrency markets were mostly higher entering April. Ethereum moved back above the $1,800 level. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) rose towards $29,000...
Biggest Movers: Cardano Moves to 6-Week High, Climbing by Over 6% on Friday
31.3.2023
Cardano moved to a six-week high on Friday, as consumer sentiment in the United States fell by more than expected. The University of Michigan’s monthly report fell to a reading of 62 in March, lower than the 63.2 sum markets were expecting. Chainlink also climbed, breaking out of a...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Drops Below $28,000, ETH Under $1,800
31.3.2023
Bitcoin was once again trading below the $28,000 level on Friday, as markets consolidated ahead of a key day of economic data. The University of Michigan releases its monthly consumer sentiment report, which is expected to come in lower than February’s sum. Ethereum also declined...
Bitcoin Volatility Likely as Options Worth $4B Expire on Friday
30.3.2023
Market makers selling the options may need to buy more bitcoin in the spot market to cover their positions if the cryptocurrency rises further
Amazon's NFT Plans Teased in a Receipt Mailed Friday Afternoon
24.3.2023
In an email to CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De, Amazon appeared to confirm that digital tokens, an NFT gallery and resale opportunities are coming to the site
Shares of Deutsche Bank, Other Euro Lenders Tumble
24.3.2023
Deutsche Bank shares plunged on Friday, along with the stocks of other European banks, amid investor concerns over the stability of the global banking sector. The drop comes in the aftermath of the recent emergency rescue of Credit Suisse and follows losses in U.S. banks on Thursday. Deutsche Bank...
Treasury Secretary Yellen Holds Unscheduled Meeting With Top Financial Regulators Amid Turmoil in Banking Sector
24.3.2023
U.S. Treasury secretary Janet Yellen initiated an unscheduled Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) meeting with the country’s top financial regulators on Friday amid issues plaguing the U.S. banking sector. Banking stocks and all four U.S. benchmark indexes fell again on Friday as...
Biggest Movers: XMR Rises to 1-Month High, XRP Moves 4% Lower
24.3.2023
Monero jumped to a one-month high on Friday, as overall sentiment in crypto markets remained largely unchanged. The global market cap is now trading 0.60% higher at the time of writing. Xrp was back in the red in today’s session, as traders continued to secure recent gains. Monero (XMR)...
Bitcoin corrects on Fed rate hike, but bulls are prepared for Friday's $1.2B options expiry
23.3.2023
BTC price dropped as the Fed rolled out a 0.25% rate hike, but improving housing market data and Bitcoin options data suggests that bulls are ready for this week’s expiry
Biggest Movers: LINK Climbs Above $7.00, as DOGE Rebounds From Recent Decline
17.3.2023
Dogecoin rebounded from a recent decline on Friday, as cryptocurrency markets shook off yesterday’s bear wave. The meme coin has now risen by over 5%, a day after falling by the same sum. Chainlink was another notable mover, as prices climbed by over 7%. Dogecoin (DOGE) Dogecoin (DOGE) rose by...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Hits $27,000, Securing Fresh 9-Month High
17.3.2023
Bitcoin moved to a fresh nine-month high on Friday, as prices moved above the $27,000 level. The surge comes following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to backstop embattled banks to a record tune of $152.9 billion. Ethereum was also in the green in today’s session. Bitcoin Bitcoin...
Bitcoin bears could face $440M loss in Friday's options expiry
16.3.2023
The bailout of Silicon Valley Bank provided a significant advantage to BTC bulls on the weekly $1.2 billion BTC options expiry
Federal Investigators Probe Silicon Valley Bank Collapse; SVB and Top Execs Sued by Shareholders
14.3.2023
The parent company of Silicon Valley Bank, SVB Financial Group, and two senior executives have been sued by shareholders after SVB’s collapse last Friday. The proposed class action accuses SVB of hiding the fact that interest rate hikes would leave the bank in jeopardy. Additionally...
US Treasury Secretary Rules Out Government Bailout of Silicon Valley Bank
12.3.2023
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has ruled out a government bailout of the collapsed Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), which was shut down by regulators on Friday. Yellen explained that the reforms put in place after the 2008 financial crisis were aimed at preventing the need for government bailouts....
Bank of England Shuts Down Silicon Valley Bank’s UK Branch After US Regulators Close Parent Company
11.3.2023
After U.S. regulators shut down Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) on Friday, the Bank of England has closed the company’s U.K.-based arm. The central bank explained that it intends to place the subsidiary into bank insolvency procedures. Fallout From SVB Failure Prompts BOE to Close U.K. Branch...
‘Fiat Is Fragile’ — Silicon Valley Bank’s Collapse Sparks Finger-Pointing and Concerns of Contagion
11.3.2023
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has become the center of attention after its collapse prompted the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to shut the bank down on Friday. It was the largest U.S. bank failure since 2008, and various alleged catalysts have been pointed to. Some believe venture...