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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $30K as Alts Heat Up
18.4.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 18, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
First Mover Americas: Ether Steals the Show, Alts Follow Suit
14.4.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 11, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Adidas Releases Chapter 1 of Its ALTS Dynamic NFT Collection
13.4.2023
Holders of Adidas' Into The Metaverse NFTs can burn their tokens to join the new dynamic NFT ecosystem
Bitcoin bull run continues: Why top alts Avorak AI, Stacks, and Quant are pumping?
24.3.2023
The recent bullish Bitcoin market momentum continues to surge, as the world’s largest crypto by market capitalization shows signs of recovery since the bearish 2022. As a result, many analysts and investors are optimistic about Bitcoin’s future and believe that the current bullish trend...
First Mover Americas: BTC Starts June Trading Flat, Alts Decline
1.6.2022
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 31, 2022
First Mover Americas: BTC Dominance Reaches 7-Month Highs, Alts Suffer
26.5.2022
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for May 24, 2022
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Fades From $42K, Alts Still Ahead as ApeCoin Pumps
20.4.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos were mixed on Wednesday. Altcoins continue to gain ground as APE rallied by as much as 24%. And DeFi tokens are lagging, although the downtrend appears to be slowing
Alts Related to Avalanche Apps Developer Hit by Volatility as Ties to QuadrigaCX Co-Founder Revealed
28.1.2022
The price of tokens associated with Daniele Sestagalli, a developer of several Avalanche (AVAX)-based applications, were hit by volatile trading over the past 24 hours as ties between Sestagalli and a convicted felon were revealed.
Among the projects associated with Sestagalli are Wonderland...
Bitcoin and Ethereum Prepare For Next Move, Small Cap Alts in Green
5.1.2022
Bitcoin price failed to continue higher and remained below USD 47,000. BTC is currently (04:53 UTC) consolidating above USD 46,000. If there is a downside break, the price could decline to USD 43,500.
Similarly, most major altcoins are struggling to recover. ETH is facing resistance near...
Bitcoin breaking new highs in Q4 will 'temporarily turn alts to dust' — analyst
27.9.2021
Things will get exciting in Q4, but not before a convincing floor is put in across crypto, analysts say this week
There’s 30 Doge-Like Tokens Today — New Daddy Doge Jumps 57% This Week, Promises To Be First in Space
4.8.2021
Following the hype surrounding dogecoin, shiba inu, and then baby doge, another token called daddy doge (DADDYDOGE) has been gathering steam. The coin saw some interest after Elon Musk said the words “daddy doge” in a video of Tesla’s CEO being escorted to a car. Furthermore,...
ETH, Alts Drop Against Bitcoin Again As Market Prepares For Next Move
9.7.2021
Bitcoin price declined below USD 33,000 and it revisited the USD 32,200 support. BTC is currently (12:12 PM UTC) recovering above USD 32,500. If It settles above USD 33,200 and USD 33,500, there are chances of a steady increase in the near term.
Besides, most major altcoins are struggling...
Liquidations Soar As Ethereum, Alts Bleed More Than Bitcoin Amid Musk’s Remarks
17.5.2021
Bitcoin price failed to remain stable above the USD 48,000 support zone. BTC started a fresh decline and it broke the USD 45,000 support zone. It is currently (04:50 UTC) showing bearish signs.
Most major altcoins declined more than 10%. ETH broke the USD 3,500 support zone and it could even test...
Traders Rotate From Bitcoin To Alts, While JPMorgan Sees Ether As Overvalued
10.5.2021
Ethereum (ETH) and altcoins might keep outperforming bitcoin (BTC) in the months ahead, while the most popular crypto is preparing for a lift off, according to major crypto exchange Kraken. Meanwhile, JPMorgan sees "froth" in the crypto market and claims that ETH is now heavily...
BTC Is 'Speculative' Store of Value, 'A Lot' of Alts - Securities, Says SEC Chair + More News
7.5.2021
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Coinbase Employees Get Extra Millions That Might Be Spent on BTC and Alts
14.4.2021
Source: Instagram, Coinbase
Hundreds of Coinbase employees have been handed shares worth thousands of dollars ahead of the crypto exchange giant’s direct listing – expected to be completed today, money that might well be used to invest in bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins.
Over 1,700 employees have been...
Traders Issue Warnings as Alts are Booming and Bitcoin Consolidates
6.4.2021
Professional traders are reminding the new players in the crypto market to exercise caution while altcoins are booming and the world's number one crypto, bitcoin (BTC), still consolidates.
This is a warning that's sounded every alt season, and it was particularly loud during the last year's fast...
Coincheck Readies Beta Launch of NFT Marketplace, Will Accept BTC, ETH & Alts
19.3.2021
The Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck is to roll out the beta version of a new non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace next week, and has announced that it will provide support for bitcoin (BTC) and 12 major altcoins including ethereum (ETH).
Per TechCrunch Japan and and Jiji, the beta will...
Analysts Deconstruct Bitcoin vs. Ethereum Debate As Alts Outperform
11.2.2021
Crypto analysts and industry figures took a closer look at the Bitcoin (BTC) vs. Ethereum (ETH) and altcoins debate, amid a bull market in which ETH and numerous altcoins are continuously outperforming BTC.
BlockTower Capital founder Ari Paul has criticized the umbrella term ‘altcoins’ while noting...
After Ethereum, 'next stop will be higher risk alts,' says Bitcoin investor Raoul Pal
15.1.2021
Raoul Pal says higher risk altcoins are likely to follow Ethereum, which rose 60% in the first two weeks of 2021