Bitcoin (BTC)

While the average performance of crypto funds did not match the more than 150% rally in Bitcoin this year, the positive shift in fortunes is a promising development for the industry. After facing a strong crypto winter in 2022 following the collapse of Three Arrows Capital (3AC), crypto hedge funds are making a comeback. Crypto hedge funds demonstrated a notable recovery, posting an average return of 44% by December 20, bouncing back from a 52% loss in 2022, according to a Bloomberg index...

The amended ETF application came after a series of meetings between Grayscale and the SEC in December. Leading asset manager Grayscale Investments has filed an amended S-3 application seeking to convert its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) to a spot Bitcoin ETF. Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart confirmed the reapplication with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday, just a few hours after the CEO of the firm’s parent company, Barry Silbert, resigned. Grayscale Finally...

The “smart money index”, which measures the net bullish bets by institutional players through Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Bitcoin futures, has reached an all-time high of over 13,700 in recent days. Large investors have taken large long positions in the Bitcoin (BTC) futures market, indicating that institutional capital is flooding into the coin in anticipation of the SEC potentially approving a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). Meanwhile, Bitcoin is trading today at around...

The accidental double payment of settlement funds to Mt. Gox creditors adds a new chapter to the saga of one of the crypto industry’s earliest and most remarkable failures. In a recent development, multiple reports on Reddit indicate that some creditors of the infamous Mt. Gox crypto exchange have received settlement funds twice due to a system glitch. The revelations have led to discussions, debates, and even humor within the crypto community. Mt. Gox Creditors Email Admission The issue...

« Entretien avec Benoit Huguet, Crypto-Vétéran, co-fondateur du Journal Du Coin. Figure emblématique de l’écosystème ‘crypto’ francophone, il nous offre une perspective enrichissante sur l’univers de Bitcoin et des cryptomonnaies. De son initiation en Argentine dès 2012, à ses réflexions sur l’impact des cryptomonnaies sur l’économie mondiale et les sociétés, en passant par les défis réglementaires, Benoit nous apporte une vision globale et macroscopique de l’avènement de cette...

In addition to top executives stepping aside from the board of directors, Grayscale Investments also filed an updated spot Bitcoin ETF application with the SEC on Tuesday. Top cryptocurrency investor Grayscale Investments LLC has been preparing to offer spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF) in a bid to widen its market share. On Tuesday, the company made several moves to ensure an imminent approval of spot BTC ETF, which is anticipated to happen in the next few weeks. Grayscale...

Hyperbitcoinisierung ist ein Begriff, der verwendet wird, um ein theoretisches Szenario zu beschreiben, in dem Bitcoin die globale Leitwährung wird, oder zumindest eine dominante Rolle im globalen Finanzsystem einnimmt. Die Hyperbitcoinisierung ist ein faszinierendes Konzept, das die Finanzwelt in ihren Grundfesten erschüttern könnte. Doch was genau bedeutet dieser Begriff? Im Folgenden werden wir uns eingehend mit der Hyperbitcoinisierung...

Solana price started a strong increase above the $88.00 resistance against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $100 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support near $100 on the 4-hour chart of the SOL/USD pair (data feed from Coinbase). The pair must clear $115 and $120 to continue higher in the near term. Solana price is trading in a positive zone above $100 against the US Dollar, like...

Bitcoin price started a downside correction from the $44,400 zone against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $43,200 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near $43,000 on the 4-hour chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Coinbase). The pair could start a fresh increase if it stays above the $40,500 support zone. Bitcoin price is correcting lower below $43,200 against the US Dollar. BTC...

Uniswap has seen substantial growth over the last week following the implementation of various features on the platform, such as Rootstock, an Android mobile wallet app, and extended capabilities to other blockchains. Uniswap’s native cryptocurrency, UNI, has also experienced a notable surge during the recent crypto bull market, witnessing a 22% increase over the past week, rising from $5.75 to $7.05. Uniswap Experiences Massive Growth Beyond financial gains, Uniswap has...