Bitcoin (BTC)

As bitcoin prices approach another all-time high, the crypto industry is preparing for a potential wave of initial public offerings (IPOs), according to Bloomberg. If crypto asset prices continue rising, the next 18 months could see the biggest wave of crypto-related IPOs on record, said Matthew Kennedy, a senior market strategist with IPO researcher Renaissance Capital, in an interview with Bloomberg on June 6. He added that as many as 15 companies could go public if market...

The cryptocurrency market has taken a u-turn in the past hour, with the majority of coins dropping considerably. Bitcoin’s price now trades below $70K, while the market sees close to $200 million worth of liquidated positions. BTC took a sudden hit as its price plummeted below $70K following what many considered a renewal of the bull run. Source: Binance via TradingView As seen in the chart above, the move was relatively sudden, completing a decline of around 2.5% in the past...

Bitcoin’s price is still fluctuating around the $71,000 mark, and it is unable to break through its all-time high (ATH) of $73,738 set a couple of months ago. It rose to the current level a few days ago, before which it exchanged hands at less than $70,000. The price action has been slow despite a nineteen-day streak of growing BTC ETF inflows. Onlookers are wondering why bitcoin is not going past its recently set ATH despite raging ETF interest. Spot BTC ETFs in the US and elsewhere...

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Following the recent rally of the broader crypto market, a large percentage of the circulating supply of most cryptocurrencies is currently in profit. Market intelligence platform Santiment has revealed that bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) are the top dogs in terms of long-term investment profitability, surpassing assets like Chainlink (LINK), Dogecoin (DOGE), Ripple (XRP), and Cardano (ADA). Crypto Assets in Profit The percentage of a cryptocurrency’s supply in profit is...

The crypto market is no stranger to dramatic price movements, but a slight movement in Bitcoin can be quite significant on altcoins. The recent profit-taking after Bitcoin (BTC) hit $70,000 crashed Cardano (ADA) and other altcoins, but the market shows rebound strength. While the recent dump was unnerving for some crypto enthusiasts, it created a ripe opportunity for excellent market opportunities like ETFSwap (ETFS). ETFSwap (ETFS) presale has positioned itself as a solid pick for...

Friday’s NFP release will be a pivotal event in shaping market sentiment and determining the near-term trajectory of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, according to Bitfinex analysts. In a statement to CryptoPotato, the macroeconomic dynamics, including the ECB’s rate cut and the potential for increased liquidity, add further complexity to the equation, making it crucial for market participants to closely monitor these developments and their potential impact on the crypto...

SEC Chair Gensler has voiced concern over unethical conduct within crypto exchanges, noting that the introduction of spot Ethereum ETFs will require additional time. Gensler’s comments were made during a June 5 interview on CNBC, where he also responded to Jim Cramer’s inquiries about potential exchange-traded products for cryptocurrencies beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. Gensler Criticizes Crypto Exchanges Gensler stated that while the SEC had approved the associated 19-4b...

La société californienne Robinhood (courtier en ligne) a annoncé l’acquisition la plateforme d’échange luxembourgeoise Bitstamp pour 200 millions de dollars. Après Paymium (fondé en juin 2011), Bitstamp était la plus ancienne plateforme d’échange européenne (euro/crypto) encore en activité. « Bitstamp détient plus de 50 licences et enregistrements actifs dans le monde et apportera à Robinhood des...

In 2024, the United States Securities and Exchange (SEC) made the historic decision to approve the trading of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This opened a new chapter in the cryptocurrency industry, further legitimizing BTC as an investment option that regulators deem worthy of regular investors’ access. However, there are multiple intricacies associated with buying and selling spot BTC ETFs, so we’ve prepared the ultimate guide to which ones are the best, their...