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Bitcoin Volatility Expectations Remain Subdued Despite Hot US Inflation Figures – What This Means For the BTC Price
15.2.2023
In wake of Tuesday’s US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, which confirmed an expected jump in MoM price pressures and revealed a smaller-than-expected decline in the YoY rate of inflation, Deribit’s Bitcoin Volatility Index (BTC DVol) surprised some analysts by remaining broadly unchanged. The lack...
Subdued Volatility Expectations Suggest Traders Relaxed About Bitcoin, Ethereum Price Risks
13.2.2023
Despite the recent pullback in cryptocurrency markets from multi-month highs hit earlier this month, options markets suggest that traders still have relatively subdued volatility expectations. Deribit’s Bitcoin and Ethereum Volatility Indices both remain close to record lows, according to data...
Biggest Movers: MATIC Drops by 10%, ATOM Hits 2-Week Low
13.2.2023
Polygon fell by over 10% on Feb. 13, as a red wave swept through cryptocurrency markets during Monday’s session. Volatility was high ahead of Tuesday’s U.S. consumer price index release, and with the depegging of BUSD. Cosmos also traded lower to start the week, hitting a 14-day low....
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Hits 1-Month Low, Falling Under $1,500
13.2.2023
Ethereum started the week trading below $1,500, as it was reported that Paxos will no longer mint BUSD. This has led to a depegging of the stablecoin, and comes ahead of the upcoming U.S. inflation report, which is also adding to today’s volatility. Bitcoin edged lower on Feb. 13, as prices...
Bitcoin Price Outlook for February
10.2.2023
February has been a rollercoaster ride for cryptocurrency traders, with market volatility leading to high levels of price uncertainty. Following a strong start to the month, bitcoin prices have since plunged, resulting in a current bear run. However, with just over two weeks left of this short...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Hit Multi-Week Low, as Sell-off Worsens
10.2.2023
Bitcoin moved below $22,000 on Friday’s session, as sentiment in cryptocurrency markets remained bearish. Volatility in markets has risen in recent days, following comments from U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who hinted at ongoing rate hikes. Ethereum also dropped, falling under $1,600....
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Moves Below $23,000 as Market Volatility Heightens
9.2.2023
Bitcoin dropped to a two-week low on Feb. 9, with prices falling below the $23,000 mark after a brief rally on Wednesday. Cryptocurrencies moved lower across the board, as uncertainty surrounding the state of the global economy impacted investor confidence. Ethereum also slipped, following a move...
Shark Tank Star Kevin O’Leary Says Most Crypto Tokens Are Worthless — ‘They’ll Eventually Just Go to Zero’
9.2.2023
Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, says that most crypto tokens are worthless and they will eventually drop to zero in value. He added that he now owns seven cryptocurrencies and he is getting the same volatility he did when he owned 32 crypto tokens prior to the collapse...
UK Banks Blocking Crypto Access Given Fraud, Volatility, Lawmakers Told
7.2.2023
Finance CEOs welcomed new crypto regulations but were wary about the risks of a central bank digital currency
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Lower, Ahead of Key Week of US Economic Data
31.1.2023
Bitcoin fell below $23,000 on Jan. 31, following a recent move to a five-month high over the weekend. Market volatility has since increased, as traders prepare for a big few days of economic data from the United States. The conference board will release its consumer confidence report later today...
Polygon Q4 Transaction Volatility Fueled by FTX Collapse, ZK Rollup Testing, Nansen Says
26.1.2023
A surge in daily addresses was partly due to the launch of Polygon’s zero-knowledge EVM public testnet. There were also new partnership deals with Starbucks and Instagram
Bitcoin halts volatility at $23K as BTC hodlers see mass return to profit
24.1.2023
Short-term and long-term investors alike are back in the black with Bitcoin undecided on where to go next
IMF Division Chief and Deputy Managing Director Call for Swift Regulatory Action to Avoid Crypto Contagion to Legacy Finance
21.1.2023
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) division chief and deputy managing director are calling for more action to be taken in the regulatory aspect to avoid crypto’s ups and downs affecting banks and traditional financial institutions. Nobuyasu Sugimoto, deputy division chief of the financial...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Back Above $21,000 Despite Genesis Bankruptcy
20.1.2023
Bitcoin crept back up to the $21,000 level on Friday, as volatility in the cryptocurrency market remained high. After falling by nearly 4% in Thursday’s session, the global market cap is up by 1.14% as of writing. This comes despite the news that crypto lender Genesis has recently filed...
Ether, Bitcoin Long Traders See $110M Liquidations on Bitzlato Induced Volatility
19.1.2023
Over 76% of all traders betting on the market’s growth were liquidated yesterday, only for prices to recover slightly on Thursday
Bitcoin's 'Volatility Smile' Shows Increased Demand for Bullish Exposure
13.1.2023
Bitcoin's volatility smile is a graphical representation of implied volatility or demand for options at different strike levels
Brazilians Turn to Stablecoins as Alternative to US Dollar for Hedge Against Volatility
11.1.2023
Brazilians are turning to stablecoins as a way of shielding themselves from the volatility of economic circumstances. This is happening now in the wake of the inauguration of the new government of Luis Inacio “Lula” Da Silva. According to statements coming from exchange executives...
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin, Ether Continue Their Rapid Descent in Volatility
6.1.2023
Bitcoin and ether, the two largest cryptocurrencies by market volume, held steady within the narrow ranges they've occupied since mid December
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Consolidates as FOMC Indicates Further Rate Hikes to Come
5.1.2023
Bitcoin consolidated marginally below $17,000, as market volatility remained high following the recent Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes. In December’s meeting, the U.S Federal Reserve agreed to maintain hiking rates, with inflation still near historic highs. Ethereum also...
Bitcoin volatility may return in 'catch up' with gold in 2023
3.1.2023
Both stocks and gold are leading the way when it comes to new year gains, but can Bitcoin match them?