The price of bitcoin (BTC) has entered a correction phase following the asset’s rally to and beyond the $44,000 mark. A weekly report from the on-chain analytics platform CryptoQuant revealed that several valuation metrics show the leading digital asset is due for a correction as its price has increased too fast. BTC in the Correction...Read More
Developing countries will continue to adopt Bitcoin (BTC) before it eventually becomes imperative for all national treasuries to hold, according to $1.5 trillion asset manager Frankin Templeton. The investment firm’s Head of Digital Asset & Investor Advisory Services, Sandy Kaul, spoke at length this week about the future of Bitcoin adoption – from its place...Read More
On Dec. 14, Bitcoin pioneer Nic Carter asked the burning question. Almost everyone assumes that we’re due for a 2017/18 or 2021/22-esque bull run, he said. “I’ll be the guy to ask why. Do you have any basis for this or have you trained a model on 2 data points?” he asked. The question is...Read More
It’s nearly guaranteed that regulators will force Bitcoin (BTC) ETF applicants to adopt a “cash-create” model before launching their highly anticipated investment products, according to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas. The decision, if true, would have major implications for the cost of managing each fund – and by extension, the fees passed down to customers....Read More
Analysts for the world’s largest bank expect Ethereum (ETH) to outperform Bitcoin (BTC) next year amid a critical network upgrade for the former, and a wildly disappointing ETF launch for the latter. In a report published Wednesday, JPMorgan argued that Ethereum’s upcoming “Protodanksharding” (EIP-4844) upgrade will help bolster network activity after a lull period during...Read More
On Dec. 13, Bitwise Invest research analyst Ryan Rasmussen predicted that Bitcoin will hit an all-time high of $80,000 in 2024. He did not specify a month or quarter but said that two major catalysts will help get us there. These are the anticipated launch of a spot Bitcoin ETF in early 2024 and the...Read More
Coinbase Global Inc. is expanding its services by introducing spot crypto trading on its international exchange as part of a global expansion strategy to cater to users with reservations about U.S.-based platforms. Although Coinbase’s stock has experienced substantial growth this year, currently valued at approximately $140 per share, it is still a long way from...Read More
The Bitcoin Ordinals market witnessed a remarkable surge in trading activity, with the volume surpassing $36 million on December 12 and subsequently establishing a new record. The excitement surrounding SATS increased following the official announcement from Binance regarding the inclusion of BRC-20 Sats (1000SATS). The spot trading pairs for 1000SATS were made accessible earlier this...Read More
A recent move was the introduction of the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act, another bill aiming to curtail the use of cryptocurrencies in America. On Dec. 11. the bill gained five new Senators as cosponsors, including, unsurprisingly, three members of the Banking Committee. Crypto advocate Evan Van Ness posted a list of Senators he claimed...Read More
The supply of bitcoin (BTC) on centralized crypto exchanges has fallen to its lowest level in six years, indicating a decline in selling intent. According to the latest edition of the Bitfinex Alpha report, exchange-held BTC has reached its 45th consecutive month of diminishing supply. The development came when BTC hit a significant resistance level...Read More
El Salvador’s Bitcoin-backed bonds – Volcano Bonds – that the Latin American nation wants to use to pay sovereign debt and fund the construction of the proposed Bitcoin City is now one step closer to becoming a reality. The nation’s Digital Assets Commission has reportedly given the green light to the program, and it is...Read More
In a December 9 announcement, the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) identified a critical vulnerability in Bitcoin’s inscriptions, potentially impacting the Ordinals Protocol developed in 2022. The NVD, overseen by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a branch of the U.S. Department of Commerce, plays a crucial role in cataloging and spreading information about...Read More
With Bitcoin (BTC)’s next halving only five months away, investors are excited about whether the event can catalyze another epic bull market similar to years past. Mitchell Askew – Head Analyst for Blockware Solutions – is optimistic: not only does he predict more gains to come, but that the halving’s effect will retain its exponential...Read More
Investment products related to digital assets experienced inflows amounting to $43 million last seven-day period, marking the 11th consecutive week of such positive movements. However, this figure represents a noticeable decrease compared to previous weeks. According to CoinShare’s latest report, the recent rise in prices has prompted a significant influx into short positions, as some...Read More
Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to experience price drops in recent hours, marking a bearish start to the week. While this could be a standard correction ahead of a bull run, similar to patterns observed in past bull markets, there is growing worry about whale investors selling for profit, potentially postponing the anticipated bull phase. Ethereum,...Read More
The IRS Criminal Investigation (CI) has disclosed its top 10 cases of 2023, representing the most significant incidents of the previous year. CI Chief Jim Lee highlighted that billions of dollars in fraud, victims across the globe, and criminals are all about personal gain. In a statement to CryptoPotato, Lee said that the CI investigation...Read More
The largest digital asset crashed almost 5% in just over an hour, slumping from $43,800 to an intraday low of $41,780 during the Asian trading session on Monday, Dec. 11. At the time of writing, BTC was changing hands for around $42,300, which still puts it up 3.7% from the same time last week. The...Read More
According to research by Bybit, institutional traders have expressed a significant bullish sentiment towards Bitcoin, mixed sentiments regarding Ether, and a general air of skepticism towards altcoins. From December 2022 to September 2023, the study provides an insightful look into trading behaviors and asset allocation amidst significant market fluctuations. Institutional Traders Favor BTC, Moving Away...Read More
The crypto market is preparing for a big week ahead as all eyes are now on the upcoming CPI news. Bitcoin’s recent surge from $27,000 to over $43,000, initially due to anticipation of the U.S. ETF approvals, seems also influenced by falling interest rates in major bond markets, hinting at a potential shift in central...Read More
On December 5, 2023, Lugano, a Swiss City, announced the incorporation of the cryptocurrencies Bitcoin (BTC) and Tether (USDT) for tax and other municipal fee payments. This makes part of Lugano’s collaborative plans with Tether, Plan B, fashioned to revitalize the City’s financial system using Bitcoin tech. Lugano Dives into the World of Crypto Before...Read More
Investment management firm VanEck has unveiled its 2024 predictions, forecasting not only record-breaking highs for Bitcoin but also an anticipated peak in the NFT market, signaling a significant transformation in the industry. The introduction of spot Bitcoin ETFs is expected to align with the prolonged anticipation of a U.S. recession, while the forthcoming halving event...Read More
With the recent upswing, the Bitcoin price appears to be in the final phase of recovery that it triggered after marking the bottoms after the FTX collapse. After maintaining a fine upswing since the start of the year, the BTC price has soared beyond 170% to mark yearly highs close to $44,500. Meanwhile, the price...Read More
Despite Bitcoin (BTC)’s stellar performance this year, its role in an average investor’s portfolio is still questionable, according to Bloomberg. In an opinion piece published for the outlet on Friday, financial analyst and crypto advisory expert Aaron Brown said the asset’s dubious correlations to traditional asset classes leave it out of place when bought alongside...Read More
The government of El Salvador has teamed up with stablecoin issuer Tether to launch the “Adopting El Salvador Freedom Visa Program,” designed to benefit the economy, the culture, and the people of the nation. This new citizenship-by-investment initiative offers a residency visa and a route to citizenship for 1,000 individuals who are prepared to make...Read More
The Bitcoin community has just witnessed the largest Ordinals inscription sale of all time amid the resurgence of digital artifacts on the largest blockchain network. According to a tweet by Solana-based non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace Magic Eden, Ordinals inscription #8 from the Honey Badgers has been sold for 10.4 bitcoins (BTC) worth approximately $450,000. We...Read More
Jack Dorsey’s Block has announced the full, global rollout of Bitkey – the firm’s self-custodial Bitcoin (BTC) wallet – in a bid to encourage HODLers to take full control of their coins. “Move your Bitcoin off the exchanges,” said Dorsey via X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, attaching a link to Bitkey’s website which is currently...Read More
Anticipation of ETFs has driven the largest surge in inflows into digital asset investment products since late 2021, reaching $1.7 billion over nine consecutive weeks. Bitcoin attracted over $1 billion in inflows last month, totaling $1.6 billion year-to-date. Following the footsteps of the world’s largest altcoin, Ethereum, too, recorded inflows of $126 million, marking a...Read More
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon attacked Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies on Wednesday, suggesting that they’re only useful for criminals and may as well be banned. “If I were the government, I’d close it down,” Dimon said of the crypto industry during remarks on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. Bitcoin, Banks, and Crime Dimon was one among...Read More
Bitcoin has gained recognition in the financial sector within two decades after its launch. This is evident in the increasing number of times the leading digital asset has been mentioned in official filings over the past years. According to recent research, the world’s largest cryptocurrency was mentioned in more than a thousand filings with the...Read More
Bitcoin (BTC) has climbed back to $44,000 for the first time in 19 months – nearly three years since first reaching that value in February 2021. That doesn’t mean the asset is stagnant, however: on-chain analysis finds that much has changed about the nature of the crypto market, painting a much more bullish outlook this...Read More
