Bitcoin (BTC)

The latest report from Coinbase indicates that despite the emergence of competing networks like Solana, Ethereum remains the leading smart contract platform in the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency. Ethereum presently accounts for around 57% of the total value locked in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, with its market capitalization being second only to that of Bitcoin. Ethereum’s Resilient Position Coinbase’s 2024 Crypto Market Outlook reveals that Ethereum is still...

It was another eventful week in the cryptocurrency space, with BTC soaring to a new 19-month peak six days ago before facing retracements and rollercoaster propelled by industry vulnerabilities. It all started just after CryptoPotato’s previous Market Update on Friday. Just hours later, the primary cryptocurrency initiated an impressive leg up that resulted in breaking above $44,000 and hitting $44,700 for the first time in over a year and a half. That was a noteworthy...

After consistently denying approval for a spot Bitcoin ETF for American investors over the years, there are indications that SEC chair Gary Gensler might be reconsidering his position in light of Grayscale’s legal triumph. While he has not explicitly acknowledged any change in stance, he admitted taking a new look at the approval process of a spot Bitcoin ETF following the recent court rulings. Softening Stance? In an interview with CNBC’s “Money Movers,” Gensler said, “I...

Bitcoin cash is eyeing a fresh increase above the $242 resistance against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below the $245 zone and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key contracting triangle forming with resistance near $238 on the 4-hour chart of the BCH/USD pair (data feed from Coinbase). The pair must clear $238 and $242 to start a fresh increase in the near term. Bitcoin cash price is consolidating gains above $230 against the US Dollar,...

TL;DR Uphold is hosting an XRP giveaway to conclude 2023, offering 100,000 XRP to one winner and 1,000 XRP each to 25 participants. Eligibility requires a minimum of $20 in trades on the platform, with no limit on entry count. The giveaway is exclusive to US residents, continuing a series of similar events held by Uphold in previous months. This initiative follows Ripple’s partnership with Uphold in October to improve cross-border payments, leading to a surge in XRP trading...

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. In-Kind VS In-Cash Since last month, BlackRock and other applicants have held multiple meetings with the...

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 which Ether (ETH) has underperformed other cryptos. Ethereum’s Impending Comeback Expected for April,...

Bitwise Asset Management has joined the list of companies aiming for a spot Bitcoin (BTC) Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) approval in the United States. The firm’s ETF has been officially listed on the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) under the ticker BITB, signaling a growing optimism within the sector. Bitwise Optimistic Following Listing Bitwise’s entry into this arena follows the steps of Fidelity, another prominent financial institution that had its spot...

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Although the price spikes following the Fed announcement cleared recent bearish drawdowns and provided support levels, uncertainty remains over the sustainability of the increases. The prices of major cryptocurrencies, including Cardano (ADA) and Solana (SOL), have seen fluctuations around the latest Federal Reserve announcement on interest rates. On December 13th, 2023, the Fed decided to keep rates within a target range of 5.25–5.50%, leading to an initial boost in the price of Bitcoin...