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Bitcoin has succumbed to selling pressure as of late. However, many analysts are predicting that the top cryptocurrency will likely come back to life next year. The possibility of a financial meltdown plus the halving could trigger a strong bitcoin bull market in 2020. It’s quite difficult to see the long-term bullish picture of bitcoin if the top cryptocurrency has been nothing but bearish lately. After a strong first half, the digital asset has shed over 46 percent from its 2019 high of...

Cryptocurrency exchange OKEx announced it decided to launch Bitcoin options trading by the end of this year.According to the announcement, the Malta-based exchange currently offers spot trading meaning purchase or sale of foreign currency, financial instrument or commodity for instant delivery on a specified spot date. It also offers futures trading and both of it in cryptocurrencies, A per the company, starting cash-settled options trading in BTC/USD pair begins on December 27 due to...

In the formative years of Bitcoin, crypto enthusiasts had the vision of a digital monetary system that would replace fiat money. Just over a decade, the world’s pioneer cryptocurrency has posted mixed results. Even though Bitcoin is now a household name globally, it will likely not replace regular money just yet. Instead, Bitcoin has taken a new dimension as a speculative investment asset rather than just facilitating digital payments. Bitcoin transactions are only going to get slower, and...

There are several investment opportunities popular all over the world and as time goes on, trends seem to always change. For many years, the stock market has been the most popular and also one of the most lucrative especially in the U.S. as records show that the S&P 500 has gained more than 180% in the last ten years. However, another investment channel that doesn’t seem to be talked about much but pulls in mouth-watering rewards, is the art market.A recent Citi report which was put...

The digital money market was the most comprehensive in the positive segment zone on Monday as sentiment gave signs of progress contrasting with the previous seven days. Bitcoin price was drifting in the $7,400 region during early Asian trading.Although the vast majority of previous selling pressure has fallen, we haven’t seen a generous recovery in Bitcoin at the moment. In any case, consolidation may likewise provide a recovery opportunity for long-term HODLers.After a previous mixed week,...

French multinational company Sanofi SA stated on Monday that it will buy biotechnology company Synthorx Inc. for a combined equity value of approximately $2.5 billion. In other words, it will be $65 per share.The acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter in 2020 and the company believes it will strengthen Sanofi’s existing immuno-oncology portfolio.Paul Hudson, who is the CEO of Sanofi, said:“This acquisition fits perfectly with our strategy to build a portfolio of high-quality...

The traditional stock market has performed against the predictions of some of the world’s top investment funds. During the start of 2019, financial institutions predicted that stock markets will see a major downturn. However, to their surprise, the Dow Jones surged 18% year-to-date nearing its all-time high.Similarly, the S&P 500 has given over 24% returns so far this year. With this performance, 2019 is likely to turn out as the second-best performing year in a decade, in terms of annual...

Knowledge of the U.S. stock markets has shown that over the last decade, there has been consistent growth in general, ensuring that the market remains one of the best places to invest since 2010. However, if strategists and market analysts are to be believed, the U.S. market could soon lose the superiority it currently enjoys.In the last ten years, U.S. stocks have been impressive, especially as international stocks, on the other hand, have sorely disappointed its players. The S&P 500,...

Stellar lumen price is struggling to climb above the $0.0565 and $0.0580 resistances against the US Dollar.XLM price is currently trading in a range above the main $0.0535 support area.There is a major bearish trend line forming with resistance near $0.0562 on the 4-hours chart (data feed via Kraken).The pair could dive towards $0.0520 before it starts a fresh increase towards $0.0620 and $0.0650.Stellar lumen price is showing bearish signs against the US Dollar and bitcoin. XLM price must...

Ripple price is rising and it is trading near the $0.2315 resistance area against the US dollar.The price is likely to surge if it breaks the $0.2315 and $0.2325 resistance levels.There is a major breakout pattern forming with support near $0.2270 on the 4-hours chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Bittrex).A downside break below $0.2270 and $0.2250 might negate the possibility of an upside break.Ripple price is approaching the next key break against the US Dollar. XRP price could...