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The cryptocurrency market experienced a massive nosedive today. $80 billion from the total capitalization were evaporated as Bitcoin plummeted below $17,000, while the altcoins had it even worse with notable double-digit price drops.The Red Sea Among The AltcoinsThe alternative coins enjoyed the past few weeks with some remarkable increases. This led to yearly records for many altcoins, including Ethereum reaching $620 and Ripple at nearly $0.90.However, the situation changed suddenly in the...

Bitcoin price has crashed hard today in the wake of OKEx announcing the reopening of withdrawals one day earlier than initially scheduled.Hundreds of Chinese crypto miners who had been previously unable to cash out their BTC block rewards into fiat due to the exchange’s abrupt closure and the CCP’s clampdown on local OTC services are now supposedly dumping their BTC in droves.With it being Thanksgiving day today, too, not only does the timing of the reopening put US traders at a significant...

Bitcoin lost nearly $3,000 in a few hours, resulting in a price below $17,000. From OKEx opening withdrawals, the US supposedly eyeing additional restrictive regulations and increased exchange inflows, here are a few reasons for which this might have happened.#1: OKEx Resumes Withdrawals: Chinese Traders Can Realize Mining ProfitsOKEx is one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges in the Asian markets. As CryptoPotato reported earlier in October, the founder of the exchange was reportedly...

So you bought some Bitcoin this week? How about a big red candle to celebrate Thanksgiving?After showing the fastest growth of the year, Bitcoin finally corrected, losing over $1000 in about 3 hours.At 0:00 UTC, Bitcoin was trading at $18869 on Coinbase. The price represented a breath of fresh air for traders and Bitcoin enthusiasts who were expecting a new ATH but were surprised by a downward correction on the afternoon of November 25th.Bitcoin embarked on a sharp correction, losing around...

Founded in 1999, SBI Group is a financial services company based in Tokyo, Japan. Apart from offering numerous traditional financial services, the SoftBank Group subsidiary announced today a new cryptocurrency-related endeavor.SBI Group has introduced a digital asset lending service through its cryptocurrency arm – SBI VC Trade.The statement informed that the platform, dubbed VC Trade Lending, will initially support only Bitcoin. However, plans include adding support for Ether (ETH), Ripple...

Amidst the excitements of BTC hitting an all-time high, Bitcoin bull and ex-hedge fund manager Mike Novogratz said, in an interview with Yahoo Finance, that Bitcoin was designed for every investor. “Bitcoin is for everyone,” he said, adding that “Everyone should put 2% to 3% of their net worth in bitcoin and look at it in five years, and it’s going to be a whole lot more.”Novogratz is also a former partner at Goldman Sachs and a former manager of Fortress Investment Group. In 2012,...

PayPal users who use the service for high-frequency crypto trading should be cautious about having their accounts banned. One Redditor reportedly learned this lesson recently with the payment giant placing a 180-day hold on his purse that still has about $462.Apart from the likelihood of users facing account closures for trading crypto on PayPal, the situation also brings to light some deficiencies in the company’s customer service, which may present issues for cryptocurrency owners.PayPal is...

The narrative asserting that Bitcoin operates as a hedge and is an excellent alternative to gold has also been embraced by the host of CNBC’s Mad Money. In a recent tweet, Jim Cramer also provided his Bitcoin price prediction as he sees the asset topping $20,000 by the end of 2020.Cramer On BTC And GoldThe 65-year old Cramer is a former hedge fund manager and the current host of one of the most popular financial TV productions – CNBC’s Mad Money. Being on the air for over 15 years discussing...

Founded in 1955, VanEck is among the world’s largest investment management firms. Its European branch, VanEck Europe, announced today the official release of an ETN, physically-backed by Bitcoin.The statement came from the company’s digital asset director – Gabor Gurbacs. He noted that releasing such a service has been a “top priority for VanEck.”The ETN will be listed on the Frankfurt-based exchange Xetra. Its price performance will reflect the MVIS CryptoCompare Bitcoin VWAP Close index,...

Although he remains bullish on Bitcoin for the long run, the self-proclaimed Bitcoin Televangelist Brian Kelly pointed out several reasons why BTC could be heading for a price correction.While speaking on CNBC’s Fast Money, Kelly warned investors that Bitcoin could just as easily drop to $12,000 before seeing new highs.FOMO In The Crypto Market?Bitcoin and the entire cryptocurrency market has enjoyed the past few months. BTC almost doubled its value since early October and is currently...