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Despite the relatively long consolidation phase in the past few weeks, the options traders, alongside the on-chain metrics, are showing uncertainty. The fear on the macro scale is affecting both the cryptocurrency and stock market. Options Market Analysis This Friday, January 21st, approximately $538 million worth of Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Deribit. The max pain scenario is for the price to be at $43K for this expiry. Calls for the $44K strike price have the...

The vice-chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) – Erik Thedéen – urged the EU financial regulators to prohibit the cryptocurrency mining model known as proof-of-work. He also claimed that bitcoin has turned into a “national issue” for his homeland Sweden because of the amount of renewable energy devoted to mining the asset. ‘The Solution Is to Ban Proof-of-Work’ In a recent interview for the Financial Times, Erik Thedéen (also Director-General of...

According to BNY Mellon’s Chief Executive Officer – Emily Portney – digital assets could create a significant source of revenue starting from next year for the financial institution. America’s Oldest Bank Sees Crypto’s Potential The Bank of New York, established in 1784 and operating today as BNY Mellon, is the oldest continuously functioning bank in the past year or so. In a recent interview, Chief Executive Officer Emily Portney reaffirmed that position. She predicted that...

Bitcoin is currently testing a crucial support area holding the price for the past several weeks. The next days or even hours will likely determine which direction BTC will head to in the short term. While a bullish reversal is probable if the level holds, there is the possibility of a bearish breakdown, leading to another long liquidation cascade below the $40K mark. Technical Analysis Bitcoin’s price has been in a strong downtrend since the $69K top during the first half of...

As per ex-parliament member Lord Fusitu’a, the island nation is on course to adopt bitcoin as legal tender by November 2022. For now, though, the cryptocurrency is being used to transfer funds to Tonga, which was hit by a Tsunami recently. Bitcoin Donations for Tonga A tsunami measuring 1.5 meters triggered by the shockwave hit Tonga during the weekend, inundating homes and roads and damaging communication lines. However, no death has been reported so far. The shockwave was...

Following a steady weekend, Bitcoin maintains the $42K range. Considering the options market strike prices and the technical analysis, bitcoin is expected to fluctuate in the $40K – $47K range in the next short term. Onchain data shows that long-time holders recently slowed down their selling pressure, and it seems that BTC is under consolidation. Options Market Analysis Since last month, the bitcoin price has been consolidating in the $40-42K range. Looking at the options...

According to a research handled by the large digital asset platform Huobi Group, nearly 7 in 10 crypto holders entered the market in 2021. Despite the rising interest in the asset class, approximately 25% of the participants believe “it’s all a scam/bubble,” which is going to collapse, the survey estimated. 7 in 10 Entered The Crypto Ecosystem Last Year Huobi’s poll consisted of more than 3,000 people. The company conducted it in mid-December 2021, while the results were...

After yesterday’s drop to sub-$42,000 levels, bitcoin bounced off and spiked to around $43,000. Most altcoins are slightly in the green as well on a daily scale, with BNB nearing $500 and more impressive gains from Litecoin and ATOM. Bitcoin Touches $43K The past several days seemed quite positive for the primary cryptocurrency. The asset had recovered from its dip below $40,000 on Monday and was increasing in value gradually. In just a few days, it added more than $4,000 of...

The Northwest Arkansas Council has stepped into the world of crypto by giving away $10K worth of bitcoin to professional workers. The only condition: they have to settle in the region. Move-in and Get Bitcoin Northwest Arkansas is widely regarded as one of the top places to live in the United States due to its job opportunities and low cost of living. Despite its advantages, the region consists of mere 540,000 inhabitants. To attract more individuals to settle in the area,...

Similar to the consolidation in May-July 2021, the market is forming a significant supply/demand level in the $40K-$42K range. Aside from the short-term price trend, the mentioned area will be a significant support (or resistance) for long-term price actions. Technical Analysis Many analysts believe the $40K-$42K zone resembles the $30K-$32K range in May-July. Since December 5th, the $40K-$42K zone acted as good support. But, considering the low demand in the spot market,...