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‘Black Swan’ Author Pulls a 180- Nassim Taleb Says ‘Bitcoin’s a Failure, at Least for Now’
14.2.2021
On February 12, the well known Lebanese-American essayist and risk analyst, Nassim Nicholas Taleb, declared that the leading digital currency bitcoin is a failure, at least for now. Cryptocurrency fans have been upset by Taleb’s recent statements, after it seems the renowned author has done...
Bitcoin volatility almost returned to 'Black Thursday' levels in January
9.2.2021
A report from Kraken has identified last month’s BTC volatility at levels not seen since the ‘Black Thursday’ crash of early 2020
Blackrock CEO calls Bitcoin an untested asset in a 'very small market'
27.1.2021
Larry Fink said he was fascinated with the media hype surrounding Bitcoin, but expressed concerns about the crypto asset's volatility and market size
Bank of Singapore Says Cryptocurrencies “Could Replace Gold as a Store of Value” but Unlikely to Displace Fiat Currencies
25.1.2021
A new research note released by the Bank of Singapore (BOS) suggests that cryptocurrencies are more likely to replace gold as a store of value. However, the note says it is unlikely that such digital currencies can replace fiat currencies even as their appeal grows. Inefficient Unit of Exchange...
Steve Forbes Says Bitcoin’s Fixed Supply Limits Its Ability to ‘Meet the Needs of a Growing Economy’
18.1.2021
American publisher Steve Forbes has attacked bitcoin’s fixed supply saying this feature actually curbs the ability of the crypto to “meet the needs of a growing economy.” He also argues that bitcoin cannot replace the dollar because it is presently too volatile to function...
Goldman Sachs Exec Says More Institutional Investment Would Calm Bitcoin Volatility
13.1.2021
Global head of commodities research Jeff Currie believes the amount of institutional money in bitcoin needs to grow to mature the asset
Bitcoin: Volatility Hit Again, How To Make Profit and Reduce Risks
12.1.2021
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Bitcoin is having one of its volatile episodes again. After making several parabolic moves and reaching $40,000, Bitcoin was pushed back to $35,000 in a matter of a few hours. About $170 billion were wiped...
Record Expected Ether-Bitcoin Volatility Points to Altcoin Season Ahead: Analyst
7.1.2021
Peaking implied volatility spreads suggest the emphasis in the markets will shift to ether and other alternative currencies in the short term
Fidelity Digital to Accept Bitcoin as Collateral for Cash Loans
10.12.2020
Fidelity Digital says it will allow institutional customers to pledge bitcoin as collateral against cash loans in partnership with Blockfi. The firm’s decision helps bitcoin investors turn their digital holdings into cash without selling. Fidelity’s targeted clients include hedge funds...
‘Gold Is Rare but Not Too Rare’ – Bitcoin’s Supply Limit Hinders Usefulness, Says Steve Forbes
9.12.2020
The American publishing executive, Steve Forbes, recently published a video concerning his thoughts on bitcoin and told viewers that the popular crypto asset is “not yet” the new gold. The business magazine’s editor-in-chief says that bitcoin’s value “remains...
Bitcoin a ‘Potential Store of Value’ That’s Very Volatile: Fidelity Digital Assets Head
3.12.2020
Many investors aspire to hold bitcoin as a store of value, but right now the cryptocurrency is very volatile, said the head of Fidelity Digital Assets
Mike Novogratz: Everyone Should Put 2% to 3% of Their Net Worth in Bitcoin
26.11.2020
Bitcoin bull and Galaxy Digital CEO, Mike Novogratz, says bitcoin is for everyone. He argues that those committing 2% to 3% of their net worth to this digital asset today will see substantial gains in five years. Novogratz adds that while bitcoin remains a volatile asset he does not expect...
Blockchain Bites: XRP’s Rally, Chainalysis’ $1B Valuation, Bitcoin’s Volatility in Perspective
23.11.2020
The U.S. government uses USDC to bypass Venezuelan blockades. Chainalaysis eyes a $100 million raise. BTC is less volatile than 22% of S&P500 stocks, VanEck finds
Traders Brace for Major Volatility as Bitcoin Price Nears Record Highs
17.11.2020
Volatility has stayed relatively low through Bitcoin’s slow march toward record highs
Bitcoin Volatility Expected to Rise After the US Presidential Election
4.11.2020
While the United States prepares for the results of the 2020 Presidential Election, a number of data points and traders expect some significant cryptocurrency price fluctuations this week. Statistics from skew.com show bitcoin’s 30-day implied volatility has increased to 59% while 3-6 month...
Defi Index CVX Measures Crypto ‘Market Fear’ and Implied Volatility
3.11.2020
The decentralized finance (defi) platform cvx.finance has launched the beta version of its “Crypto Volatility Index”, otherwise known as the “CVX.” The CVX is an index similar to the “Market Fear Index” (VIX) commonly used in traditional finance, but cvx.finance...
Scary Bitcoin volatility? $750M in BTC options set to expire for Halloween
26.10.2020
The upcoming expiration of $750 million in Bitcoin options, which would occur on the last Friday of the month, coincides with other important dates
‘Oracle’ Vinny Lingham Expects High Bitcoin Volatility, BTC Price Likely to Hold $12K Handle for 30 Days
25.10.2020
Four years ago, Vinny Lingham predicted bitcoin’s bull run and a number of bitcoiners have referred to him as the “oracle.” On Twitter, Lingham is once again giving his predictions on bitcoin’s future prices. He’s also noted this month that he’s “bullish...
Fidelity makes it clear: Bitcoin volatility is worth the risk for institutions
13.10.2020
A new report shares a number of notably bullish sentiments with regard to Bitcoin and the larger crypto industry
Brace For Higher Bitcoin Volatility and Returns in October - Kraken
12.10.2020
As bitcoin (BTC) finished with its worst-performing month, better returns could be expected in October, according to researchers at crypto exchange Kraken. They also noted that the so-called 'smart money' is not entirely reflected in the price of the world's most popular cryptocurrency.
Kraken...