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Market Wrap: Crypto Markets Nervous as the FTX Collapse Dents Institutional Confidence
21.11.2022
Coinbase and MicroStrategy bonds tanked, crypto markets plunged and the FTX exploiter moved a total of 180,000 ether. Market Wrap is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter diving into what happened in today's crypto markets
Coinbase, MicroStrategy Bonds Tank as FTX Collapse Dents Institutional Confidence in Crypto
21.11.2022
High bond yields are reflective of sharply higher rates as well as skepticism about the long-term viability of crypto amongst institutional investors, one investor said
Huobi Becomes Latest Crypto Exchange to Disclose Proof-of-Reserves
15.11.2022
Huobi, the Seychelles-based crypto exchange, recently became the latest digital asset exchange platform to reveal the number as well as the value of its digital assets held in reserves. Huobi has said disclosing the assets held in reserves helps to boost users’ confidence in the exchange...
Binance CEO Likens FTX Fiasco to 2008 Financial Crisis — Warns of ‘Cascading Effects’
14.11.2022
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has compared the FTX collapse to the 2008 financial crisis. Warning of “cascading effects,” he stressed: “A lot of consumer confidence is shaken, and I think basically it sets us back a few years.” Binance’s CEO Discusses the Impact...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Hit 6-Week Highs as Dollar Loses Steam
26.10.2022
Bitcoin rose to its highest level in six weeks on Wednesday, as the U.S. Dollar continued to weaken versus several G7 currencies. The latest decline in USD comes as consumer confidence in the United States fell by more than expected in October. Ethereum was also trading at a multi-week high...
Survey: 98% of CEOs Preparing for US Recession — Confidence at Lowest Level Since Great Recession
17.10.2022
The Conference Board has found that 98% of chief executives surveyed are preparing for a U.S. recession while 99% of CEOs are preparing for an EU recession. “CEO confidence sunk further to start Q4 and is at its lowest level since the Great Recession,” the organization said. 98% of CEOs...
Cryptocurrency Is Losing Popularity as Investment Vehicle in US, According to Bankrate Survey
4.10.2022
The popularity of cryptocurrency as an investment vehicle is dwindling in the U.S., according to a survey made by Bankrate. The survey found that trust in crypto has diminished across several groups, with millennials losing 20% of their trust in the assets — more confidence lost than in...
Report: Financial Services Giant Old Mutual Appointed Manager of South African Stablecoin Project’s Cash Reserves
15.9.2022
One of South Africa’s largest financial services groups, Old Mutual, has reportedly been appointed manager of the ZARP stablecoin project’s cash reserves. Founders of the stablecoin are hopeful that the appointment of one of the country’s oldest financial services companies...
The Euro Regains Parity As Market Confidence Rises
25.8.2022
On 25th August, the euro surged over par with the greenback as traders watched to see if Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell would adopt a more tough stance at a conference this week as the current U.S. currency advance lost pace. The euros and other currencies connected to general investor...
Bitcoin derivatives show a lack of confidence from bulls
2.8.2022
High correlation to stock markets and recession risks limit optimism on the part of BTC investors
Survey: Investors Expect Bitcoin’s Price to Fall to $10,000
12.7.2022
A new survey shows that the majority of nearly 1,000 investors who responded expect bitcoin’s price to drop to $10K. In addition, 28% of respondents expressed strong confidence that cryptocurrencies are the future of finance while 20% said they are worthless. Investors Believe Bitcoin Could...
What bear market? Consumer confidence higher among crypto owners than normies
8.7.2022
The research firm said that the discrepancy is partially explained by the fact that the average crypto owner is “more likely to be wealthier, younger and male” than the average U.S. adult
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Falls Below $20,000 as U.S. Consumer Confidence Plunges
29.6.2022
Bitcoin fell below $20,000 during Wednesday’s session, as markets reacted to yesterday’s weaker-than-expected consumer confidence report. The expectation for economic growth also fell to a nine-year low. This resulted in ETH also dropping, with prices hitting a six-day low. Bitcoin...
Do Kwon Says He’s No Fraudster and Has ‘Great Confidence’ in Terra 2.0
23.6.2022
Do Kwon, the co-founder of Terraform Labs has spoken out about the Terra 2.0 network, which was launched in the wake of last month’s devastating luna classic (LUNAC) and terraUSD (UST) crash.
Speaking to the Wall Street Journal, Kown said he had “great confidence” in his team’s “ability...
Virtu Sees Crypto Market-Making Opportunity, Has Little Confidence in Incumbents, CEO Says
9.6.2022
Virtu Financial's CEO said he's positive on building a crypto marketplace with Citadel
Bitcoin bulls aim to flip $30K to support, but derivatives data show traders lack confidence
16.5.2022
The BTC futures premium flashed a slightly positive reading, but options markets show extreme fear from whales and market markers
Credibility Concerns — Gallop Poll Shows Fed Chair’s Confidence Ratings Slid by Double Digits
9.5.2022
According to a Gallop poll published on May 2, the public’s confidence in America’s current economic leaders has been deteriorating. Confidence in U.S. president Joe Biden managing the U.S. economy has dropped from 57% to 40%, and faith in Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell...
More Confidence By Banks Could Trigger 'Second Wave' Of Crypto Adoption - Expert Panel
27.4.2022
Asia-focused banks and financial institutions consider there is a need for more regulatory clarity across the region, but also more confidence by financial institutions to trigger what could become the “second wave” of crypto adoption across the region, according to the participants of a debate...
Bitcoin price can’t find its footing, but BTC fundamentals inspire confidence in traders
18.1.2022
Data shows traders still feel confident about BTC price because the futures premium and other fundamentals show no signs of stress
Bitcoin price bounces to $41.5K, but derivatives data shows traders lack confidence
10.1.2022
Key BTC trading metrics are sitting on the edge of the “worst outcome” scenario, suggesting that the current sell-off is far from over