Yesterday, Bitcoin’s price surged past $65k and consolidated just below the previous all-time high set on October 20, 2021. Moments ago, the primary cryptocurrency took off and as of writing these lines, the BTC price recorded a new all-time high above $67.8K, according to Bitstamp exchange. This comes shortly after the total cryptocurrency market cap crossed the $3 trillion milestone for the first time, whereas Bitcoin’s market cap is entitled for 43.6% of it. Furthermore,...
Read More »Lending Platform BlockFi Files For Physically-Based Bitcoin ETF
Centralized cryptocurrency exchange and lending platform BlockFi is next in line to file for a Bitcoin ETF with the SEC. However, this ETF is intended to be backed by hard Bitcoin holdings, rather than futures contracts. The BlockFi NB Bitcoin ETF According to company documents filed earlier today, the “BlockFi NB Bitcoin ETF” (Ticker: BBBB) will issue shares that reflect the performance of Bitcoin held by the trust. It will direct a yet-unnamed custodian to buy or sell...
Read More »Bitcoin Price Analysis: This is The Next Target if BTC Breaks $67K ATH
Bitcoin is up 7.6% in the past seven days, but it charted 6% gains in the past 24 hours alone in a very formidable push. However, it’s worth noting that we need to see a daily close above $64.8K, as well as a potential confirmation on the weekly chart to have more confidence in the current rally. Chart by TradingViewThe Technicals Bitcoin is currently pushing above the important resistance level at $64.8K on the intraday, and it’s looking to complete the cup and handle...
Read More »After the US: Spain Gears Up for Bitcoin ETF Launch by Banco Santander
Bitcoin ETFs have been a smash hit this year, especially since the launch of the first futures one in the United States last month. But the Spanish counterpart may not be far behind as well. As a matter of fact, the Spanish multinational financial services company Banco Santander is looking to release its very own Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The appetite for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is growing at an unprecedented rate. Realizing the need to cater to this...
Read More »Bitcoin Demand Trends Downwards as Institutions Move Into DeFi and Altcoins, Says Genesis
Digital assets firm Genesis recently published its Q3 Market Observations Report, and it highlights some of the major trends across the market. This time, it shows the demand for bitcoin had faded during Q3 as institutions were exploring DeFi platforms and altcoins. BTC Demand Trends Downward Due to Institutionalization As per the report, BTC demand trended downward during Q3 due to the lack of opportunities for traders to profit from spreads between the BTC price in spot and...
Read More »Michael Saylor and Max Keiser Explain the Potential Benefits of Elon Musk Converting Tesla Shares to Bitcoin
Elon Musk has asked his millions of Twitter followers whether to sell 10% of his Tesla stock. The question is what to do with the proceeds, and bitcoin proponents, such as Michael Saylor and Max Keiser, have explained the benefits if he decided to buy BTC with the money. Musk to Sell 10% of His Tesla Stock? The CEO of the world’s largest EV maker took a rather unorthodox approach in regards to his financial future. He asked his multi-million fan base on Twitter whether he...
Read More »Bitcoin Price Analysis: Bulls Stuck Below an Important Resistance, Breakout Attempt Incoming?
In the past few days, we saw Bitcoin’s price nearly touching $60K again and it’s now important to reclaim the 21-ay MA in the near term. Meanwhile, the strong resistance continues to lie between $63.7K and $64.8K. The ideal scenario for BTC bulls would be to complete the cup and handle breakout above $63.7K and $64.8K, which should send the price to the range between $70K and $80K. There are still no signs of a distribution trend forming but we did see some light...
Read More »Bitcoin Consolidation Continues: BNB Crossed $100B Cap Nearing ATH (Market Watch)
Bitcoin’s indecisive price movements have continued in the past 24 hours, with the cryptocurrency staying above $60,000. Binance Coin has been among the best performers from the larger-cap alts as the asset has neared its ATH. BNB Eyes New ATH; AVAX Up 12% Most alternative coins were slightly in the red yesterday, as reported, but the landscape is relatively different today. Ethereum had fallen below $4,500, but a minor 2% increase on a 24-hour scale has driven the...
Read More »Bitcoin Trades Sideways As US Congress Passes The Controversial Infraestructure Bill
The US Congress has just passed legislation that could potentially change the way Americans think about Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency industry. The approval of the infamous Infrastructure Bill, which received a final vote of 226 to 206, is a controversial moment for the budding industry. If the bill is signed by US President Joe Biden, then most of the crypto businesses registered in the United States —like Coinbase, Kraken, or even a DEX developed in America— would be...
Read More »Canadian Investment Giant IGM Could Launch Bitcoin and Ethereum Products in 2022
IGM Financial Inc., a 40-year-old Canadian wealth manager, could be next in line to launch Bitcoin and Ethereum services for its clients, suggested the company’s CEO, James O’Sullivan. Founded in 1978, IGM Financial is a large Winnipeg-based investment company with over $260 billion in assets under management. The firm’s Chief Executive Officer – James O’Sullivan – asserted in a recent interview that internal discussions have already begun in regards to adding the two largest...
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