According to research by Bybit, institutional traders have expressed a significant bullish sentiment towards Bitcoin, mixed sentiments regarding Ether, and a general air of skepticism towards altcoins. From December 2022 to September 2023, the study provides an insightful look into trading behaviors and asset allocation amidst significant market fluctuations. Institutional Traders Favor BTC, Moving Away from Alts The study reveals a significant shift in the institutional...
Read More »Bitcoin Eyes $50K to $53K Target: Optimistic Outlook Reinforced by Lack of Retail Liquidity
Bitcoin experienced a notable price uptick in the past few weeks, surpassing the $40,000 mark and reaching its highest point since April 2022. This upward momentum was fueled by an increasing demand from US investors, evidenced by a positive Coinbase premium. Experts suggest that the next target level for the leading crypto is above $50,000. Bitcoin Targets $50K to $53K According to the latest report from CryptoQuant, network activity indicates a potential price target...
Read More »Bitcoin Explodes to $44K, Ordinals and BRC20 Tokens Surge, Meme Coin Madness Accelerates: This Week’s Recap
The past week was particularly explosive in the crypto markets, the capitalization of which increased by close to $200 billion. Currently standing at $1.7 trillion, the industry shows little signs of slowing down. Starting with Bitcoin, its price exploded by some 14.3% over the past seven days and it’s currently trading around the $44K mark. The bulls have tried to push it above that level but have so far been unsuccessful. It’s worth noting, however, that the bears also...
Read More »BTC Short Sellers Burn Through Billions as Bitcoin Refuses to Drop
Cryptocurrency short sellers experienced a turbulent year in 2023, grappling with mark-to-market losses amounting to $6.05 billion. These losses were primarily driven by the remarkable performance of Bitcoin and other digital currencies since the beginning of the year. Crypto Prices Soar in 2023, Short Sellers Feel the Heat According to a report published on December 5 by research firm S3 Partners, traders who have taken a bearish stance on publicly traded crypto firms,...
Read More »Tether’s Bitcoin Strategy Pays Off Big: $1.1 Billion Profit Amid Price Surge
In a week that saw Bitcoin surging to an impressive $42,000, Tether, the company behind the world’s largest stablecoin, witnessed a substantial increase in the value of its BTC holdings, resulting in a staggering unrealized profit of over $1 billion. Since May 2023, Tether has amassed 4,083 BTC. Tether’s Bitcoin Holdings Soar According to data compiled by crypto analyst EmberCN, Tether currently holds an impressive 57,576 BTC, equivalent to approximately $2.4 billion. The...
Read More »BTC, ORDI Explode Further Amid $190 Million In Liquidations
Bitcoin (BTC) tapped a new yearly high at $43,700 on Tuesday as the crypto market posted a new waterfall of short liquidations. Meanwhile, Ordinals-themed memecoin ORDI continued to skyrocket, climbing another 53% on the day to $63.26. The climb takes BTC up 15% over the past week, and has pushed its market dominance up to 54.8%, according to TradingView By contrast, Ethereum (ETH) has risen 1% on the day to $2,250 and sits at 17.5% dominance. The ongoing pump comes amidst...
Read More »Here’s How Whales Prepared for Cryptocurrency Market Growth: CryptoQuant CEO
Ki Young Ju, the co-founder and CEO of CryptoQuant, has provided insights into the behavior of whales in the cryptocurrency market, specifically focusing on their preparations for market growth towards the end of 2023. The latest highlights came after his October post, where he noted that Bitcoin whales were adopting a “risk-on mode,” indicating a bullish market sentiment, sending BTC to derivative exchanges. Whales Actively Opened Long Positions in August In his recent post,...
Read More »Experts Weigh in on Bitcoin’s (BTC) Price as Market Shakes off 2022 Crypto Winter Challenges
For its more speculative enthusiasts, Bitcoin is delivering an early Christmas by racing beyond the $40,000 threshold and showing strong upward momentum. The rally has helped the market to distance itself from the challenges of the crypto winter in 2022. Yet, it’s essential to note that Bitcoin began the year with a precarious start, initially trading at a modest level of $16,500. Experts now believe the premier crypto asset is sitting at a crucial level, which might serve as...
Read More »Bitcoin’s Downside Risk to Not be Ignored as Asset Soars to 19-Month High: Bitfinex
Bitcoin (BTC) has reached a new year-to-date high, soaring past $42,000 on December 4. The asset has broken through the upper limit of the trading range it was confined to for weeks, recording its strongest monthly close since March 2022. However, analysts from the cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex have warned that investors and traders be wary of BTC’s downside risk as a breach of the asset’s three-year Realized Price may result in market capitulation. Investors to be Wary of...
Read More »AntPool Plans to Reimburse Record-Breaking $3.1 Million Fee
AntPool – a prominent Bitcoin mining pool – has announced its decision to refund the staggering $3 million transaction fee that made headlines last week. The incident occurred when a user mistakenly submitted an 83 BTC gas fee, prompting AntPool’s risk control system to temporarily freeze the transaction during packaging. AntPool to Reimburse 83 BTC Gas Fee According to an update on November 30th, AntPool has set a deadline for the original owner to verify their identity...
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