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Dogecoin Rallies, Bitcoin ETFs Bleed Ahead of U.S. Elections
5.11.2024
BTC fell amid a transfer of $2.2 billion worth of the asset by defunct exchange Mt.Gox from its storage to new wallets
Bitcoin Traders Wary of Price Drop in U.S. Election Week, CME Options Show
5.11.2024
"It looks like bitcoin options traders appear to be hedging their bets to the downside ahead of the U.S. election this week," one observer said, noting pricier puts on the CME
U.S. Election Betting: Polymarket 'Manipulation' Claims Miss the Mark
4.11.2024
The manipulation narrative is an attempt by mainstream media to discredit Polymarket’s election odds and control the narrative, one expert said
If U.S. Election Is Disputed, Prediction Markets Could Face 'Hornet's Nest'
4.11.2024
How will Polymarket and Kalshi resolve their presidential bets if there's another Jan. 6 or Bush v. Gore situation?
First Mover Americas: BTC Little Changed as U.S. Election Enters Final Stretch
4.11.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Nov. 4, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Bitcoin Price Shift: U.S. Elections link to BTC
4.11.2024
A surprising correlation has emerged between Bitcoin’s value and the U.S. presidential election odds. According to analyst, Bitcoin…
Bitcoin Likely to Rally After the U.S. Election, Irrespective of Who Wins, History Shows: Van Straten
4.11.2024
Whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump becomes U.S. president probably won't dictate bitcoin’s price growth
Bitcoin Set for $6K-$8K Seesaw as U.S. Elections Enters Final Stretch: Analyst
4.11.2024
While volatility is price-agnostic, recent flows in the options market suggest bullish expectations
Harris and Trump Bets Near Even Odds Ahead of U.S. Election Day as 'Voter Fraud' Rumors Swirl
4.11.2024
The most popular Polymarket bet has seen a flurry in trades ahead of Election Day, contributing to a surge of Harris’ winning shares on the betting platform
Bitcoin Volatility Jumps to 3-Month High Ahead of U.S. Election
3.11.2024
Investors in crypto and traditional markets bet that impending U.S. presidential election will breed price volatility
BlackRock's Entry Into Crypto Matters More Than U.S. Election, QCP Capital's Darius Sit Says
31.10.2024
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink on CNBC means more to QCP's founder and chief investment officer rather than presidential candidates promoting crypto
Institutional Investors Position for Bitcoin Volatility Into the U.S. Election
30.10.2024
Some $350 million notional value of November call options traded on CME with a breakeven bitcoin price of nearly $80,000, anticipating a rally next month, one analyst noted
Arthur Hayes' Maelstrom Hedges U.S. Election Uncertainty With Staked USDe; Holds Large BTC, ETH Bullish Bets
28.10.2024
"Given the uncertainty, Maelstrom has 5% of the fund in staked USDe (Ethena USD), earning roughly 13%," Hayes told CoinDesk
Institution Takes $25M Hedge Bet on Derive's Bitcoin Options Market as U.S. Election Looms
24.10.2024
The institution set up a multi-legged strategy in Derive's onchain options market, generating $25 million in volume
U.S. Election Betting: Kalshi's Polymarket Rival Quickly Gets Traction
21.10.2024
In just three weeks, Kalshi's presidential prediction market has passed $30M in volume. It still trails Polymarket's $2 billion
BRICS Summit to Far Surpass US Presidential Election in Global Importance, Russian Official Claims
20.10.2024
The BRICS summit, not the U.S. presidential election, will be the defining event of global history, a Russian official claims. With BRICS expanding and 65% of its transactions now in national currencies, they argue the world is shifting away from U.S. dominance toward sovereign partnerships....
‘We’re Heading to 6-Figure Bitcoin’ — What’s Driving This Bold Prediction
20.10.2024
Bitcoin could reach six figures sooner than expected, driven by surging institutional flows into exchange-traded funds (ETFs), economic instability, and the U.S. presidential election, according to the chief investment officer of asset management firm Bitwise. The executive highlights factors like...
Republican Sweep in U.S. Election Would be the Most Bullish Outcome for Coinbase and the Crypto Market: Citi
18.10.2024
Republican control of the Senate would be key to passing bills such as FIT21 and appointing pro-crypto agency leaders, and digital asset reform would likely happen sooner with both chambers aligned, the report said
JPMorgan: We Are Bullish on Digital Assets Into 2025
18.10.2024
Global investment bank JPMorgan is bullish on cryptocurrency into 2025, driven by regulatory shifts and geopolitical tensions. Analysts suggest a Donald Trump re-election as the U.S. president could propel BTC higher, reinforcing the “debasement trade” as investors seek refuge...
U.S. Election Betting: Federal Court 'Erred' in Letting Kalshi Launch Prediction Markets, CFTC Says
17.10.2024
A federal judge "erred" in letting prediction market purveyor Kalshi list and trade election contracts, attorneys for the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission argued in a brief to an appellate court Wednesday, reiterating many of the arguments it made during its case before the lower court