Bitcoin (BTC)

Bitcoin’s halving finally took place at block 630,000 on May 11th, 2020. Like many cryptocurrency enthusiasts and market participants pointed out, the block countdown felt much as if it’s New Year’s Eve. However, it’s already behind our backs, and the price has managed to add another $1,000 to it since then.In the four short days since the halving, Bitcoin increased from $8,550 to where it currently trades at around $9,380. This marks an increase of about 11%. As a matter of fact, BTC tested...

If the Federal Reserve decides to implement negative interest rates as many have anticipated, it could prove to be a key pivot point in the story of Bitcoin.That’s according to a May 14 report by Stack Funds, which states that an era of negative rates could be Bitcoin’s time to shine.Negative Rates a Pivot PointThe report notes that the threat of negative rates, coupled with the injection of $3.5 trillion newly printed dollars into the economy will cause investors to turn away from...

Bitwala – a bank in Germany – is forming a close relationship with cryptocurrency and is giving its customers the chance to buy, sell and trade bitcoin, as well as earn interest on their stashes.Bitwala Brings Crypto to CustomersIn the past, traditional banks and cryptocurrencies have not gotten along, as they both share extremely different values. Banks are centralized and controlled by outside entities, whereas cryptocurrencies are not. Banks seek to regulate money and only offer their...

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Stack Funds Report Die Einführung der negativen Zinssätze in den USA könnte dafür sorgen, dass institutionelle Investoren in Bitcoin investieren, zumindest laut einer neuen Studie. Stack Funds veröffentlichte den Bericht am 14. Mai und gibt darin an, dass ein negativer Zinssatz in den USA immer mehr zur Realität werden und dies die Teilnehmer des Marktes zum Umdenken bewegen...

Bitcoin, as of late, has been seen by investors as a tool that can potentially hedge wealth against inflation and other economic problems. It looks like that attitude towards the cryptocurrency is likely to continue in America for some time considering the new warning by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.Jerome Powell: The Economy Is Still WeakYesterday, Powell emerged to warn U.S. citizens that the economy is slated to face weak growth in the coming months “without modern precedent.” He...

The well-known economist and gold proponent Peter Schiff took it to Twitter to explain why high inflation rates won’t cause an increase in Bitcoin’s price.Bitcoin Is Not An Inflation Hedge: Peter SchiffWorld-renowned economist and author, Peter Schiff, took yet another chance to bash Bitcoin – something he’s been doing openly for quite some time now.In his latest Twitter post on the matter, the expert argues that increasing inflation rates won’t bring Bitcoin’s price up.Inflation results in...

One of the most recognized luxury sports car manufacturers, Automobili Lamborghini, has launched a limited digital stamp collection for selected vehicle models. The company is partnering up with Bitstamps, and by utilizing blockchain technology, they guarantee the history and uniqueness of each digital stamp.Lambo And BlockchainAccording to the company’s website, Lamborghini already launched the first digital stamp in honor of its newest model – Huracan EVO RWD Spyder. The Italian-based...

BitcoinBitcoin had an interesting 7-day trading period as the coin dropped by a small 3% over the week. However, this is because BTC fell by a strong 10% over the weekend as the coin fell from $9,600 to reach as low as $8,500. It rebounded from here and started to climb after the halving occurred earlier in the week.After rebounding, Bitcoin reclaimed the $9,000 level and continued upward to reach the resistance at $9,815 yesterday. It dropped lower from this level today to reach the current...

Bitcoin’s spot price briefly surpassed $10,000 early this week. Its one-year average price just crossed $9,500, a new all-time high. The largest cryptocurrency is up 37% year-to-date. As bitcoin’s price grinds toward $10,000, its performance over a much longer timescale reached a significant milestone this month. BTC’s One-Year Average Price While most traders focus on bitcoin’s spot price, zooming out on a more extended timeframe reveals a bullish trend for the cryptocurrency. As Twitter...