For the first time in quite a bite, the past seven days have turned out to be positive for Bitcoin, although the overall cryptocurrency market is slightly down throughout the same period. Data from CoinGecko shows that the market capitalization is down some $40 billion. Starting with Bitcoin, its price was hovering around $41,000 this time last week and very soon after that increased to $42K only to drop towards $40K on Monday. Since then, however, the cryptocurrency has been...
Read More »Bitcoin Tapping $100,000 is Reasonable, Says OKCoin Exchange CEO
According to Hong Fang – Chief Executive Officer of the US cryptocurrency exchange OKCoin – bitcoin’s price could surge past $100K. However, there are a lot of elements that play in the short-term, meaning the asset might not reach the milestone that soon, she added. Bitcoin at $100K Is ‘Reasonable’ Despite bitcoin’s recent price decline and volatile nature, the number of individuals envisioning the cryptocurrency with a future price tag of $100,000 is growing daily. OKCoin’s...
Read More »Pakistan’s Central Bank Recommends a Total Crypto Ban (Report)
The State Bank of Pakistan (the nation’s central banking institution) and the Federal government are reportedly contemplating imposing a complete ban on all cryptocurrency endeavors. The authorities claimed that digital assets are illegal, are not able to facilitate trade activities, and could be used to finance acts of terrorism and launder money. Pakistan to Ban Crypto? Last October, the Sindh High Court urged the Pakistani government to regulate the cryptocurrency space...
Read More »Institutions Will Push Bitcoin Price to $75,000 This Year, Says SEBA Bank CEO
According to Guido Buehler – Chief Executive Officer of the Swiss-based SEBA Bank – bitcoin will reach a new all-time high in 2022. The exec believes institutional investments will be the main factor for such a price surge. Additionally, the digital bank raised $120 million in a Series C funding round co-led by DeFi Technologies and Alameda Research. The organization vowed to use the funds to expand into new markets globally and increase the product offerings. BTC to Touch...
Read More »$1.3B of Bitcoin Withdrawn from Exchanges as Miners’ Reserves Reach Yearly High
After the most recent correction in which BTC lost 15% of value in days, bitcoin miners have started to accumulate in large portions once again. At the same time, yesterday saw the most significant bitcoin withdrawal from crypto exchanges since September. Bitcoin Miners Change of Strategy Being the backbone of the Bitcoin network, miners’ behavior in regards to their BTC holdings is essential for the overall landscape around the asset. Typically, they tend to sell after a...
Read More »Bitcoin Price Analysis: Did BTC Find a Local Bottom Following Today’s Bounce?
Following a bloody start to the new year of 2022, including a dip below $40K, Bitcoin finally sees some green. This analysis will determine if a local bottom was found and some relief to the bulls. Options Market Analysis This coming Friday, January 14th, approximately $690 million worth of bitcoin options contracts will expire on Deribit’s exchange, with a max pain level of $44K, as can be seen below. Currently, the put options open interests are significantly high, which...
Read More »Nasdaq-Listed Real Estate Company to Embrace Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and Shiba Inu Payments
Washington-based real estate firm – Harbor Custom Development, Inc. – will reportedly start accepting digital currencies as payment for its residential homes, apartments, condominiums, and other properties as of January 24th. Crypto Making its Way in the Retail Estate Industry According to a recent coverage, Harbor Custom Development, Inc. (Nasdaq ticker: HCDI) will embrace numerous digital assets as a means of settlement. Some of the assets include Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum...
Read More »Only 5% of JPMorgan’s Clients Believe Bitcoin Will Reach $100,000 in 2022 (Report)
According to a recent survey, the vast majority of JPMorgan customers do not expect bitcoin to reach $100,000 in the following 12 months. Still, more than 40% of the participants expect the asset to sit at around $60,000 by the year’s end. JPMorgan Clients Do Not Expect BTC at $100K This Year The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization did not manage to climb to the often-touted milestone of $100,000 last year despite numerous predictions from experts and analysts. In...
Read More »Jack Dorsey’s Company to Hire Bitcoin Mining Experts
Former Twitter CEO and co-founder of Block Jack Dorsey continues to pursue bitcoin (BTC) mining plans as his company moves to hire a Custom Digital Design Lead. Block Advertises Bitcoin Mining-related Job San Francisco-based financial services group Block (formerly known as Square) is hiring a Custom Digital Design Lead, according to a recent job listing on LinkedIn. The role description looks to recruit an experienced designer to join a team of developers working on an...
Read More »Fidelity Investments Canada to Add Bitcoin Exposure to All-in-One ETFs
The multinational financial services corporation aims to make several changes to its Fidelity All-in-One Growth ETF and Fidelity All-in-One Balanced ETF, including adding a small allocation to the company’s Bitcoin ETF. After several unsuccessful attempts to launch a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund in the States, Fidelity, through its Canadian branch, released such a product up north late last year. Now, the company has announced that it will provide a wider adoption for...
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