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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Sinks Below $23K; South Korea's Bumpy Crypto Path Forward
19.8.2022
The prices of the largest cryptocurrency in market value and ether both continued recent losing streaks after late-in-the-day declines
Another Stablecoin Fluctuates Wildly as HUSD Slips Below USD Peg to $0.82 per Token
18.8.2022
The stablecoin HUSD, originally associated with the crypto exchange Huobi Global, lost its peg with the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, August 17, and it dropped even lower in value the following day on Thursday, August 18. On Thursday, Huobi addressed the public on Twitter and the exchange said...
Options data shows Bitcoin’s short-term uptrend is at risk if BTC falls below $23K
18.8.2022
BTC’s $335 million options expiry has become a death trap for bulls, and increased legal action by the SEC and IRS against crypto companies is adding to the sell pressure
First Mover Americas: Fifth Day of Declining Bitcoin Price Has Some Traders Looking Out Below
18.8.2022
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 18, 2022. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Below $1,900 as Ethereum Foundation Comments on Gas Fees
18.8.2022
Ethereum was once again trading below $1,900 during Thursday’s session, as the Ethereum Foundation clarified speculation surrounding The Merge. It was recently rumored that the move will reduce gas fees, however these claims were somewhat dismissed. Bitcoin was also lower, as it continued...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Remains Below $24,000 After Falling for Fourth Consecutive Session
17.8.2022
Bitcoin continued to trade below $24,000 today, as the token fell for a fourth consecutive session. Following last week’s bullish run, upwards momentum in crypto has eased, leading to a return of bearish sentiment. Ethereum was also lower, as it dropped below its resistance of $1,885....
Market Wrap: Bitcoin's Price Retraces Again, Breaks Below Trendline
16.8.2022
Bitcoin declines for third consecutive day, on below average volume. Bitcoin (BTC) declined 1% on Tuesday, marking the second consecutive day of declines for the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Ether’s (ETH) price fell 1.1%, reversing gains made overnight. The second-largest...
First Mover Americas: BTC Dips Below $24K as Ether Holds Strength
16.8.2022
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 16, 2022
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Falls Below $1,900 as Markets React to Weakening Chinese Economy
16.8.2022
Ethereum fell below $1,900 earlier today, as crypto markets continued to react to disappointing economic data from China. Figures for July showed that both retail sales and industrial production in China had grown by less than expected, heightening concerns of an upcoming global recession. Bitcoin...
Another Stablecoin Depegs From USD Parity, Polkadot-Based AUSD Loses 98% in Value
14.8.2022
2022 has been the year of broken stablecoins as a myriad of dollar-pegged crypto assets depegged from their dollar value this year. On August 14, the Polkadot-based stablecoin alpaca usd (AUSD) dropped below a U.S. penny in value, only to bounce back to the $0.95 region hours later. Reports...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Hovers Below $24,000 on Friday, as Crypto Markets Consolidate
12.8.2022
Cryptocurrency markets consolidated on Friday, as bulls marginally pulled back following strong gains in yesterday’s session. Bitcoin fell slightly below $24,000, as prices were once again unable to move past a key ceiling. Ethereum was also lower, however continued to trade close to $1,900....
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Surges Back Above $1,700 as US Inflation Falls to 8.5%
10.8.2022
Ethereum was once again volatile on Wednesday, as prices of the token fell below $1,700 ahead of the latest U.S. inflation report. However, following the report, which came in at 8.5% in July, the token surged back above this point. Bitcoin was trading lower, as it continued to hover below $24,000....
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Drops Under $24,000 After Falling Below Key Price Ceiling
9.8.2022
Bitcoin fell below $24,000 in today’s session, as prices collided with a key resistance level. Following a strong start to the week, crypto markets were mostly in the red, with the global market cap down 2.98% as of writing. Ethereum was also trading lower, moving close to a breakout below...
For 38 Consecutive Days Ethereum Gas Fees Record the Lowest Rates Since 2020
7.8.2022
In 43 days, the Ethereum network could finally see a full transition from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS) via The Merge. Meanwhile, during the last 38 days, Ethereum’s layer one (L1) onchain transaction fees have dropped below the $5 mark and tumbled even lower by the end...
Bitcoin Price Outlook for August: BTC Faces Some Important Tests in the Coming Weeks
6.8.2022
Exactly one month ago today, bitcoin was trading below $20,000 per unit as crypto markets continued to react to growing levels of inflation and central bank policy. However, a month later, the world’s leading crypto token has moved above $23,000, despite consumer prices rising...
Bitcoin’s Mining Difficulty Rises for the First Time in 57 Days, BTC Hashrate Slipped 1.7% Lower in Q2
4.8.2022
The mining difficulty tied to the Bitcoin network increased for the first time in 57 days, rising 1.74% higher than the last two weeks. Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s hashrate has been below average as the network’s computational power is down 1.7% lower in the second quarter than in Q1 2022....
Biggest Movers: DOT Drops Below $8.45 Resistance Level, as CRO Rises to Multi-Week High
2.8.2022
Polkadot dropped for a second straight session on Tuesday, as the token failed to break out of a key resistance level. This move saw the cryptocurrency fall by nearly 10%, as the global market cap was mainly in the red. Cronos, however, managed to rally despite this, hitting an almost seven-week...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Drops Below $1,500 as Prices Extend Recent Declines
2.8.2022
Ethereum was once again trading in the red, as prices of the token fell below $1,600 during today’s session. Tuesday’s drop is the fifth consecutive day that prices of the cryptocurrency have moved lower. Bitcoin also extended its streak of declines, falling under $23,000 in...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Enter August Trading Below $24,000 and $1,700 Respectively
1.8.2022
Bitcoin was trading marginally lower to start the week, as prices of the token fell lower for a fourth consecutive session. The world’s largest cryptocurrency has suffered from increased market volatility, following last Saturday’s surge to a six-week high above $24,000. Ethereum...
First Mover Asia: BTC Dips Below $23.5K; The Crypto Bear Market Will Test Thailand’s SEC
1.8.2022
The country’s market regulator has said that stricter digital asset rules are coming to ensure that investors are protected; BTC trades slightly lower on Sunday