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Earlier this month, Bitcoin’s USD value witnessed a rapid decline from $45,400 to $40,400 in a matter of hours. Despite a quick rebound, this downturn triggered the third-highest volume of long liquidations since the bear market reached its lowest point in November 2022. However, IntoTheBlock’s analysis reveals a noteworthy trend in the market, indicating a strategic move by large holders during the recent price dip. Large Bitcoin Holders Accumulate Big During Dip Bitcoin...

Extreme greed has taken over the crypto market as the industry anticipates that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application this week. Data from Alternative.me shows that the Crypto Fear and Greed Index currently sits at 76/100, representing a period of extreme greed among investors. The last time market sentiment spiked to this level was in November 2021, when BTC hit its all-time high, and the...

Those closely monitoring the ongoing developments in the spot Bitcoin ETF saga are likely aware the stakes have never been higher. Experts are now emphasizing potential scenarios and recommended responses in the event of an approval. Increasing the cash portion of the investor portfolio and preparing for volatility could be the right way to go. Short-Term Market Overheating Risks Crypto analyst MAC_D, who cited CryptoQuant’s data, said that there has been a notable surge in...

ADA price is attempting a fresh increase from the $0.4650 zone against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $0.580 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance near $0.5150 on the 4-hour chart (data feed via Coinbase). The price could gain bullish momentum if it clears the $0.5600 and $0.5800 levels. Cardano price is holding the $0.5150 support against the US Dollar, like Bitcoin. ADA price...

Ethereum price is eyeing an upside break above the $2,350 resistance against the US Dollar. ETH price is now trading above $2,280 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There was a break above a key bullish flag pattern with resistance near $2,250 on the 4-hour chart (data feed from Coinbase). The pair could climb further if it stays above the $2,250 support zone. Ethereum price is consolidating above the $2,300 level against the US Dollar. ETH/USD could rise...

British multinational bank Standard Chartered projects Bitcoin (BTC) to reach $200,000 by the end of 2025 – more than a 300% climb from where it trades today. The bank argued in a Monday research note that Bitcoin spot ETFs – which are expected to receive “imminent” approval – may absorb $50 billion to $100 billion worth of flows within a year. The Upside Potential of Bitcoin ETFs The bank based its inflow estimates on the performance of the first gold ETF to reach the U.S....

BlackRock is reportedly expected to make a significant announcement regarding a substantial downsizing of its workforce. The impending layoffs, which account for about 3% of its global workforce, will result in approximately 600 employees leaving the company. BlackRock to Implement Routine Layoffs The layoffs are being internally described as routine, aligning with BlackRock’s previous practices. In 2023, the company underwent a similar trimming of its workforce based on...

Peculiar occurrences have unfolded just one week into 2024. In a bizarre turn of events within the crypto industry, an anonymous wallet spent 1.5 BTC to inscribe encrypted data onto the Bitcoin blockchain. Through 332 transactions, the wallet exhausted BTC equivalent to $66,000 at current market prices, embedding nearly 9 megabytes of encrypted data into the blockchain. Is this just a coincidental burst of activity, or is there a deeper motive at play? With the anticipation...

Argo Blockchain’s Nasdaq-listed shares (ARBK) experienced an 8.38% decline after the departure of its interim CEO and COO, Seif El-Bakly. According to data from the stock exchange, the drop saw the shares plummet to $3.50, significantly reducing the firm’s market capitalization to $183.7 million. Argo Blockchain Announces El-Bakly’s Departure According to the January 8 Operation Update report, El-Bakly, who had been at the helm of the company since February 2023 after the...

Matrixport has issued a warning predicting a 7% decline for Bitcoin in the next two weeks, citing that “one of its trading signals” has turned bearish for the first time since August 2023. This cautionary outlook from Matrixport follows previous statements by the company’s analysts, who anticipate that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will reject all spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in January. Matrixport Issues Price Drop Warning In a blog...