Bitcoin (BTC)

Jack Dorsey’s Block has announced the full, global rollout of Bitkey – the firm’s self-custodial Bitcoin (BTC) wallet – in a bid to encourage HODLers to take full control of their coins. “Move your Bitcoin off the exchanges,” said Dorsey via X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, attaching a link to Bitkey’s website which is currently selling the wallets for $150 apiece. Bitkey’s Unique Security Model Per a press release from Block on Thursday, Bitkey’s rollout is available to...

Notre meetup de fin d’année 2023 est planifié pour le mercredi 13 à 19h00. Il se tiendra au Seven Bar, 20 rue Souverain Pont à Liège, le célèbre quartier général des bitcoineurs liégeois. Comme chaque année à la même période, les présentations sont en vacances d’hiver et cèdent le pas aux rencontres, au réseautage et aux libations. Fidèles à notre amour de Bitcoin et des cryptos, nous parlerons et...

In a strategic move, the popular online brokerage platform Robinhood has announced the launch of its cryptocurrency trading feature in Europe. The platform has intentions to expand its range of tokens and introduce additional features, such as cryptocurrency transfers, staking, and educational rewards, in the year 2024. This development follows Robinhood’s recent expansion plans beyond the United States. Robinhood Launches Crypto Trading App Robinhood’s latest crypto product...

Bitcoin has attracted a new generation of hodlers in the last three years, as resilient investors are steadfastly holding onto their assets. Data from the widely used HODL Waves metric reveals that individuals who purchased Bitcoin in late 2020 have chosen to retain their coins without selling. Long-Term Holders Continue to Accumulate Bitcoin Despite the 2023 bull run that has propelled Bitcoin prices to their highest levels in over a year, long-term holders (LTHs) of...

The cost of buying Bitcoin (BTC) is pushing record highs this week – and in a sense, so is the cost of moving it. On-chain data shows that the price for Bitcoin block space has touched a new all-time high in BTC terms – largely due to massive demand created by Ordinals transactions. Record Demand For Bitcoin Blockspace Bitcoin for Fairness founder Anita Posch highlighted the record cost on X, showing that transactions reached a cost over 350 satoshis per vByte (sat/vB) on...

Cryptocurrency short sellers experienced a turbulent year in 2023, grappling with mark-to-market losses amounting to $6.05 billion. These losses were primarily driven by the remarkable performance of Bitcoin and other digital currencies since the beginning of the year. Crypto Prices Soar in 2023, Short Sellers Feel the Heat According to a report published on December 5 by research firm S3 Partners, traders who have taken a bearish stance on publicly traded crypto firms,...

Despite the subdued overall interest, a group that remains consistently passionate is the die-hard Bitcoin maximalists. In recent weeks, Bitcoin price has once again captured the attention of the financial industry as it surged above $44,000, a level not seen since May 2022. However, this rally seems to lack the fervor and widespread interest that accompanied previous bull cycles, according to a Bloomberg report. Despite Bitcoin Price Growth, Interest Remain Subdued A notable indicator of...

The SEC has been asking prospective issuers to give well-detailed descriptions of their various spot Bitcoin ETF products. It appears that from here onwards,  there’s no going back on the approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States. This follows after a recent Reuters report claimed that talks between the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the asset manager applicants of the said ETFs have entered into a crucial stage. Anticipation Enters Top...

XRP’s price has been consolidating over the last few weeks on the USDT pair. It is yet to show any significant desire to either drop or rally. However, against BTC, things are looking different. Technical Analysis By TradingRage Ripple Price Analysis: The USDT Chart Against USDT, the price has been supported by the $0.6 level. Yet, it has not rebounded with any considerable bullish momentum. In case this level holds, the price can rise toward the $0.72 resistance level in the...

The crypto community is buzzing with excitement as Bitcoin continues to soar to new heights. Its rally is injecting life and capital into the entire market, prompting investors to find the best ways to diversify their holdings. In this rollercoaster ride, let’s take a look at BTC’s recent rally, witness the double-digit gains of $SHIB and $PEPE, and also follow the journey of Galaxy Fox’s presale heading to $500K. BTC Rally Invigorates the Market On December 6, the OG of...