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The S2F model is currently suggesting that, in the worst-case scenario, BTC will surpass $98K by November, which is highly optimistic given recent market developments. S2F’s Methodology & Accuracy Comparing Bitcoin to precious metals like gold and silver, PlanB has used statistics to outline a defined relationship between the value and scarcity of a given asset. The basic hypothesis is that the easier it is to produce a good, the harder it is for it to retain value,...

With the second quarter of 2021 almost done and July just around the corner, bitcoin might be headed towards a highly volatile month, and Grayscale could receive the blame. This is because one of the largest unlockings from GBTC will take place in the middle of the month as accredited investors will receive access to over $600 million worth of BTC. Volatility in July Because of GBTC Unlocking? Founded in 2013, Grayscale is the leading digital asset manager enabling...

The Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska blamed the Bank of Russia for its strict regulations imposed on digital assets. In his opinion, the central bank obstructs the citizens from involving in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Russia Should Add BTC As a Payment Method One of the wealthiest Russians – Oleg Deripaska – used his Telegram account to criticize the Bank of Russia on its crypto stance. He surmised that the country should add the primary cryptocurrency as a payment method,...

India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) arrested Makarand Pardeep Adivirkar, better known as the ”Crypto King”, on suspicion of purchasing drugs from the Darknet using bitcoin. Apart from Indian peddlers, the criminal also bought narcotics from European ones. LSD for BTC The NCB announced that it arrested a suspect who allegedly exchanged bitcoin for LSD. He was later identified as Makarand Pardeep Adivirkar, a.k.a. the ”Crypto King”. The criminal operated on the notorious...

The latest data revealed that 78% of the UK residents have heard of cryptocurrencies, as 2.3 million of them hold some of them. Nonetheless, the overall understanding of digital assets has declined. More HODLers But Less Crypto Knowledge Digital assets remain a complicated industry in the UK, and the share of people investing in them is significantly lower than in other countries. However, the public awareness surged by 5% in a year, as in 2021, 78% of the locals have heard...

British banks are making it increasingly difficult for their customers to get involved with crypto, citing particular concerns related to security and exposure to fraud. According to a report by the British newspaper The Times, TSB bank is reportedly about to ban its customers from buying crypto with funds managed by the bank. TSB is reportedly concerned about an “excessively high” fraud rate related to crypto exchanges operating in the country. TSB Could Be Cutting Ties With...

Teresa Jackson – a retired teacher from Portishead, Somerset – lost her savings in an online scam. A mysterious ”financial advisor” persuaded her to stake £120,000 in a bitcoin investment scheme advertised on Instagram. Universal Credit Instead of Multiplying Her Money The UK’s national reporting center for fraud and cybercrime sounded a note of caution that crypto investing could be a hazardous operation. Action Fraud and Citizens Advice informed about the case of Teresa...

The Q4 2019 and Q1 2020 crashes were both preceded by a death cross and signified that the tides in the market are about to shift in a big way. Why Does a Death Cross Work? The death cross indicator has been reliable in both the stock and crypto markets – it predicted 4 major crypto crashes, as well as the 1974 and 2008 stock market collapses. When a bull market ends, short-term momentum (indicated by the 50-day moving average line, or 50MA) starts to slow down. The Death...

The US multinational investment bank Goldman Sachs continues with its 180-turns on the cryptocurrency industry. After its recent interest that included filing for a Bitcoin ETF and exploring crypto as an asset class, the institutions’ latest report said virtual currencies are not a “viable investment.” Crypto Is Not a Viable Investment: Goldman It’s safe to say that Goldman Sachs has displayed a controversial approach to the cryptocurrency space. The latest report coming from...

Hedge fund CFOs expect the investment trends to change in the next few years, including adding cryptocurrencies to their portfolios. A recent study revealed that they are significantly more willing to enter the digital asset market as one in six anticipate a 10% or higher allocation. Hedge Funds to Enter the Crypto Space? Cryptocurrencies have been regarded as a rather speculative form of investment for years, but the COVID-19 pandemic and the world governments’ actions...