Despite the selling pressure, Bitcoin has outperformed the broader crypto market with its market share crossing over 50%. Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market have come under selling pressure amid rising geopolitical uncertainties and a recent war eruption between Israel and Palestine. The developments led to more than $100 million in bull call liquidations in futures positions. Also, the broader cryptocurrency market slid by a staggering 2%. Interestingly, in comparison to...
Read More »Matrixport: Bitcoin Is Better than Digital Gold and Huge Cash Inflow to Crypto Assets Is on Horizon
The firm believes the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF in the United States will trigger an influx of over $30 billion in subsequent months. The mainstream adoption of Bitcoin (BTC) by institutional investors has put the gold market on notice with a possible decoupling in the coming few years. According to a report by Matrixport, Bitcoin is about to challenge gold as a store of value due to the simple fact that the former has outperformed the latter in the past years. Additionally, the...
Read More »Bitcoin Halving Buzz and Predictions Increase with Six Months Left to Event
Predictions for the upcoming Bitcoin halving are still pouring it, with most of them bullish on Bitcoin’s chance of a parabolic rise. The upcoming Bitcoin halving expected next year is already creating quite a bit of buzz as the market anticipates a reduction in Bitcoin block rewards. With a little over six months left till the halving, analysts are now offering predictions about Bitcoin’s chances. While the specific count might not be the same across analysts, Rekt Capital posted on X...
Read More »Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Cautions about Bitcoin Halving that Is Less than 200 Days Away
According to Zhao, the effects of a halving usually take time to materialize. The cryptocurrency industry is awash with anticipation as the all-important Bitcoin halving event date draws closer. However, there have also been many predictions for what may happen in the aftermath of the event, which is expected to take place in April 2024. One such Bitcoin halving prediction is that of Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ). Zhao recently shared some insights from the previous three Bitcoin...
Read More »Deribit Introduces Linear Options for SOL, XRP, and MATIC
Beyond its crypto options offerings, the exchange has set its sights on obtaining a brokerage license in the European Union (EU). Deribit, one of the world’s leading crypto options exchanges, has recently made a significant announcement that it is set to introduce options contracts linked to three prominent alternative cryptocurrencies: XRP, Solana (SOL), and Polygon (MATIC). This expansion initiative comes on the heels of Deribit’s continued efforts to cater to the evolving needs of...
Read More »Former Bitmex CEO Arthur Hayes Anticipates Explosive Bitcoin Price Rise to $750,000 by 2026
Hayes based his bullish prediction on several key factors. He pointed to the potential economic downturn and financial crisis, which could lead to near-zero interest rates, creating favorable conditions for Bitcoin’s growth. Cryptocurrency expert and former Bitmex CEO Arthur Hayes has expressed strong optimism regarding the future of Bitcoin. During an interview on Tom Bilyeu’s YouTube channel, he suggested that Bitcoin’s value could skyrocket to between $750,000 and $1 million by 2026....
Read More »TON Secures Massive Funding from MEXC to Boost Web3 on Telegram
The TON Foundation has formed a strategic partnership with MEXC, aiming to advance global Web3 accessibility and reduce entry barriers. Decentralized blockchain platform The Open Network (TON), initially designed by Telegram, has recently secured major funding from the crypto exchange MEXC. Venture Capital arm MEXC Ventures has pumped a total of 8 figures into TON, as per the announcement on Wednesday, October 4. As a result of the funding, TON Foundation has entered into a strategic...
Read More »Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC Could Restart Increase Unless This Level Gives Way
Bitcoin price started a fresh decline from the $28,500 zone against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $27,000 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key bullish trend line forming with support near $27,220 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 $26,600 support zone. Bitcoin price is declining below $28,500 against the US Dollar. BTC might eye another...
Read More »Bitcoin Price Takes Dive Under $28,000 amid Profit Taking and Macro Setup
The US Treasury Yield has reached levels not seen since 2007 thereby denting the demand for riskier assets such as Bitcoin and altcoins. After a strong start to October and Q4 2023, Bitcoin (BTC) price has dropped by 3% in the last 24 hours moving under $28,000. This happened amid some profit-taking as well as the global macro setup and the rising bond yield. Cryptocurrency markets experienced a Monday rally driven by optimism surrounding ETFs, which traders hoped would inject fresh...
Read More »Grayscale Seeks SEC Approval to Convert Ethereum Trust into Spot ETF
If approved, the move marks a significant step towards providing investors with transparent and regulated access to crypto within familiar product structures. Grayscale Investments, one of the world’s largest asset management companies, has submitted a formal request to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for approval to convert the Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE) into a spot Ethereum Exchange-traded fund (ETF). According to an official press release on Monday, the Form 19b-4...
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