Bakkt

It’s safe to say that Bitcoin, as well as the entire cryptocurrency market, were in for one wild ride in 2019. This is true in terms of price, but also for new developments, exciting events, important community positions, and so forth. A lot of people believe that 2019 was the preparation year for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies – the period during which digital assets could claim a higher ground and be more recognizable, especially for regulators across the world. And this is no doubt the...

Recently, Live Bitcoin News reported that the former CEO of Bakkt – the institutional crypto trading platform owned and governed by the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) – had left her post to go serve in the United States Senate. While it’s only a temporary position, the company still needs to find a worthy replacement – even if it’s for just a small amount of time.Bakkt Has a New Person in ChargeBakkt is introducing us to Mike Blandina, the new CEO of the platform, while Adam White will serve...

Dave the Wave tells CCN that he sees $100,000 by late 2022 as long-term bitcoin target. The analyst previously predicted BTC’s bottom in the $6ks. The same parabolic line since 2011 has remained in tact through the years, indicating a bullish macro trend. A technical analyst and trader known as Dave the Wave sees $100,000 as the long-term target of bitcoin. The analysis comes after he accurately predicted BTC would bottom out in mid-$6,000s in the short-term.Since dropping to as low as...

The Bakkt Bitcoin futures exchange, owned by the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), has just appointed a new chief executive officer (CEO). According to an official press release, the company’s former Chief Product Officer Mike Blandina, has now been promoted to the role of CEO. Blandina already assumed the position on Friday, Dec 20.The appointment of a new CEO was necessary because the company’s founding CEO Kelly Loeffler had to leave the position after her appointment to the United States...

Bakkt, the Bitcoin Futures trading platform of the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), has recently appointed a new CEO as Kelly Loeffler stepped down. The former CPO of the company, Mike Blandina, will take her role, and, at the same time, the former COO, Adam White, will serve as President.New CEO and President of BakktBakkt has recently announced a change of leadership within the company, starting from December 20th. The Bitcoin Futures trading platform of the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)...

It’s a good start to the week as Bitcoin and the majority of altcoins have turned green in the crypto market rally. In the last 24-hours, the overall cryptocurrency market added $10 billion.Simultaneously, the BTC price has surged nearly 5% moving above $7600. Bitcoin is currently leading today’s market rally with Ethereum posting under 3% gains. Last week, Bitcoin was struggling to cross $7000 and instead went all down below $6600 levels.However, it quickly managed to cover its lost ground...

Bitcoin volatility makes a stunning return. The “extreme fear” countertrade is back on the table. Bakkt futures record all-time highs. Bitcoin’s recent rise has sparked new hopes for BTC just in time for the holidays. Here are several signs that may indicate a Santa Claus rally is on its way. Bitcoin has been anything but bullish recently. Since it’s tantalizing reprisal back in June, the pioneer crypto has refused to advance anywhere but south, retracing by as much as 47%. Rather than any...

Bitcoin price has jumped back above $7000 gaining over 7% in the last 24 hours. This price jump in Bitcoin is reportedly due to a massive spike in the Bakkt Bitcoin Futures volume. Thus, despite the Bitcoin price volatility, institutional trading for Bitcoin seems on the rise.A Twitter handle dubbed Bakkt Volume Bot has highlighted this rise.∙ Today's volume so far: 6312 BTC ($45.56 million)∙ Last traded price: $7,218∙ Trading day progress: 83%∙ Current daily Bakktarget™: 6994 BTC ($50.48...

La plateforme de trading de crypto-monnaies ErisX a annoncé lundi le lancement de nouveaux « futures » Bitcoin. Comme les contrats à terme standardisés de Bakkt, les « futures » ErisX seront réglés physiquement avec la « marchandise » sous-jacente – en l’occurrence des bitcoins. Domiciliée à Chicago, la plateforme a obtenu il y a quelques mois une licence « Derivatives Clearing Organizations » [1]...

After weeks of trading barely above $7,000, bitcoin (BTC) – the world’s largest and most powerful cryptocurrency by market cap – has unexpectedly fallen into the $6,000 range.Bitcoin to End the Year on a Negative Point?At press time, bitcoin is trading for just over $6,700, meaning it has fallen by anywhere between $300 and $400 over the past 48 hours. There are no valid reasons given for the sudden and dramatic fall, though one source is suggesting that Plus Token – a notorious Chinese Ponzi...