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'Scaling Coming to Ethereum in March', Optimism Announces Mainnet Launch
25.2.2021
Ethereum (ETH) fans are celebrating the news that Ethereum scaling solution, Optimism, is now set to launch on the network's mainnet next month, ahead of schedule. But what does this mean both for Ethereum and its users?
"Mainnet in March. Scaling is coming to Ethereum," commented...
Bitcoin Still Above USD 50K, Ethereum and Altcoins Gain Momentum
24.2.2021
Bitcoin price remained stable above USD 48,000 and it even settled above USD 50,000. BTC is now facing hurdles near USD 51,500 and USD 52,000. It is currently (12:30 UTC) trading above USD 50,000 and the bulls could possibly attempt a break above USD 52,000.
Besides, most major altcoins are gaining...
Ethereum Miners Are Likely to Accept EIP-1559 Activation - Analysts
23.2.2021
The vast majority of Ethereum miners are unlikely to protest EIP-1559, a proposed change to Ethereum’s ‘crazy high’ fee market that would potentially cut a fair share of miners’ revenue, according to popular crypto analyst Hasu and Georgios Konstantopoulos, Research Partner at Paradigm,...
‘Extreme Selling’ Caused Kraken Ethereum Flash Crash - CEO
23.2.2021
Jesse Powell, CEO of Kraken. Source: a screenshot, Instagram/krakenfx
“Extreme” ethereum (ETH) selling caused yesterday’s flash crash to USD 700 on Kraken, according to Jesse Powell, CEO and Co-founder of the crypto exchange giant.
The CEO was speaking to Bloomberg TV, and claimed that his firm...
Bitcoin, Ethereum and Altcoins Extend Decline, Key Support Nearby
22.2.2021
Bitcoin price started a downside correction from the USD 58,360 high. BTC broke the USD 57,000 and USD 56,200 support levels to move into a short-term support zone. It even broke the USD 54,000 support and it is currently (13:00 UTC) down over 5%.
Similarly, there were additional losses in most...
Ethereum Hits USD 2,000, Outperformed by Bitcoin Rally
20.2.2021
The two largest cryptoassets, bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH), are on their journey of discovering new all-time highs.
Despite its recent high fees-caused problems that helped competitors grow, ETH surpassed USD 2,000 today for the first time, while BTC, which is still a USD 1trn asset, rallied...
N America's First Bitcoin ETF Booms, Nvidia's Surprise To Ethereum + More News
18.2.2021
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North America’s first Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Purpose Bitcoin ETF (BTCC), that invests directly...
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Altcoins Basing for Next Move
18.2.2021
Bitcoin price started a downside correction after trading to a new all-time high near USD 52,750. BTC declined below USD 51,500, but it is holding steady above USD 50,500. The current (05:00 UTC) price action suggests chances of a fresh increase above USD 52,000.
Similarly, most major altcoins...
Bitcoin Above USD 51K, Ethereum and Altcoins Move Up Too
17.2.2021
Bitcoin price reclaimed the USD 50,000 barrier and extended its rise. BTC cleared the USD 51,000 level and traded to a new all-time high. It is currently (13:00 UTC) gaining momentum and it might surpass USD 52,000.
Similarly, most major altcoins are rising steadily. ETH is back above USD 1,800...
Bitcoin Surges Past USD 50K, Ethereum, Altcoins Eye Additional Gains
16.2.2021
Bitcoin price gained bullish momentum above USD 49,000 and USD 49,500. Finally, BTC broke the USD 50,000 resistance and traded to a new all-time above USD 50,300. The bulls are currently (13:00 UTC) in control and there are chances of more upsides towards USD 51,500.
Similarly, most major altcoins...
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Altcoins Recovering Losses
15.2.2021
Bitcoin price remained well bid above the USD 46,000 support. BTC started a fresh increase above the USD 47,000 and USD 47,500 resistance levels. It is currently (13:00 UTC) showing positive signs, but it must settle above the USD 48,000 resistance for upside continuation.
Similarly, most major...
Bitcoin and Ether Preparing for Next Move, Altcoins Gain Momentum
12.2.2021
Bitcoin price corrected lower below the USD 47,000 level, but downsides were limited. BTC is back above USD 47,000 and it seems like the bulls are eyeing a fresh increase above the USD 48,000 level. It is currently (05:00 UTC) showing positive signs, with a major support at USD 46,500.
Besides...
ETH 'Insanely Cheap,' DeFi To Rally, BTC Dominance to Drop - Pantera Capital CIO
11.2.2021
Source: iStock/Duncan_Andison
Even after its recent strong rally, the second-largest cryptoasset by market capitalization, ethereum (ETH) is "insanely cheap" and can still rally 5-10x, while bitcoin (BTC) dominance willl go down due to ETH and DeFi assets, according to Joey Krug, Co-chief...
Crazy Bitcoin and Ethereum Fees Dampen Rally, Help Competitors
10.2.2021
Source: Adobe/Dušan Zidar
Bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH) transaction fees have spiked by 89% and 260% in the past month, as growing demand for BTC and ETH has overburdened both blockchains with unprecedented traffic. Moreover, Ethereum’s issues are seemingly boosting its competitors.
Bitcoin’s...
Bitcoin and Ethereum Correct Gains, Altcoins Remain Elevated
9.2.2021
Bitcoin price extended its rally above the USD 45,000 and USD 46,500 resistance levels. BTC even surpassed USD 48,000 briefly, hitting its new all-time high. It is currently (12:45 UTC) correcting gains and trading well below USD 46,500.
Similarly, ethereum climbed above USD 1,800, traded to a...
Industry Players Weigh In As CME Group’s Ethereum Futures Go Live
8.2.2021
The CME Group’s ethereum (ETH) futures offering has gone live, meeting a 6pm Eastern Time (UTC 11am) target – and marking a historic first for the second-largest cryptoasset by market capitalization.
The major derivatives exchange said that its liquidity backers for the financially settled...
Bitcoin and Ethereum Eye Fresh Rally, Altcoins Extend Gains
5.2.2021
Bitcoin price is currently (12:55 PM UTC) trading above USD 38,000 and if the bulls succeed to keep this level, the price could surge towards the USD 40,000 level.
Besides, most major altcoins might continue moving higher. XRP/USD remains elevated and it might move above USD 0.450. ETH/USD...
Grayscale Ethereum Inflows Up Again, Firm Calls ETH Valuation Methods 'Opaque'
4.2.2021
Source: iStock/Ivan-balvan
Major US-based crypto investment company Grayscale's ethereum (ETH) inflows increased yesterday, while the firm claims the methodology for valuing this asset "is opaque and changing."
Grayscale Ethereum Trust (GETH) got 'fatter' by another batch of the world's...
Grayscale Ethereum Inflows Surpassed BTC Inflows Yesterday As CME Futures Near
3.2.2021
Major US-based crypto investment company Grayscale saw yesterday ethereum (ETH) inflows surpass those of bitcoin (BTC).
At the end of January, the company stated that its Grayscale Ethereum Trust (GETH), previously closed "for administrative purposes," has been reopened as it resumed...
Ethereum Hits New ATH, Bitcoin Above USD 36K, Altcoins Still Attractive
3.2.2021
Bitcoin price gained strength and it was able to clear the key USD 35,000 resistance level. It opened the doors for more upsides and BTC even cleared the USD 36,000 resistance. It is currently (05:00 UTC) up almost 8%, with immediate hurdles near USD 37,000 and USD 37,200.
Similarly, most major...