Though the major static and dynamic support lines failed on a daily time frame, the long-term holders’ sell pressure (inflows to all exchanges) was reduced after failing the $39K support levels. A consolidation phase in the $36K-$40K range is the most expected behavior for the mid-term window. Technical Analysis By: Edris Long-Term Bitcoin price has lost two significant supports in the last couple of days, and the hopes for a recovery turned into fear. BTC is currently...
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Recently leaked documents allege that the giant private bank Credit Suisse had held hundreds of billions of dollars of clients alleged or involved in drug trafficking, corruption, torture, money laundering, and other serious crimes. This comes years after the bank bashed the cryptocurrency industry, claiming that bitcoin presents money laundering challenges. The Leaked Documents A whistle-blower shared compromising data on more than 18,000 bank accounts holding over $100...
Read More »Market Watch: Bitcoin Plummets to a 2-Week Low at $38K
Bitcoin’s troubles only intensified in the past 24 hours as the asset dropped by a few thousand dollars again to a 16-day low of $38,000. The altcoins are deep in the red as well, with Ethereum at $2,600, Cardano well below $1, and AVAX beneath $80. Bitcoin Dumps Again It’s safe to say that bitcoin has seen better days which weren’t all that long ago. Just on Tuesday and Wednesday, the cryptocurrency recovered from its latest dump to $42,000 and jumped to nearly $45,000....
Read More »Bitcoin Fighting At Critical Support Ahead of the Weekly Close: BTC Price Analysis
After bitcoin’s move towards $45K turned into a fakeout as BTC got sharply rejected, the recent price action turned short-term bearish, with a critical level to watch at $40K. The uncertainty and the low liquidity status in the crypto markets have led to a volatile period that is also highly correlated with the global markets. Fundamentals such as the Ukraine – Russia conflict affect both global and the crypto markets. Following two disappointing weekly candles, Bitcoin eyes...
Read More »The Bitcoin Blocks With the Lowest Block Hash Value in History: Research
There are plenty of exciting things that happen within the Bitcoin network. All the programmed, pre-defined algorithms make it much like a living organism that adjusts and evolves based on current conditions. In this article, we take a look at something that’s not heavily discussed all so commonly – the lowest block hash values in BTC’s history. What is the Bitcoin Hash Value? To begin, we would first need to clarify what is the hash value. Bitcoin functions based on a...
Read More »Crypto Proponents Rebuff Canadian Government for Crypto Crackdown During Ongoing Protests
Well-known cryptocurrency advocates worldwide have called out Canadian authorities for seizing millions in bitcoin and other digital currencies amid the ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions and vaccine policies. Court Signs Order to Seize Bitcoin and Monitor Crypto Wallet The Toronto Star reported that a court order had been issued to freeze bank accounts and digital wallets involved in fundraising efforts geared towards aiding “Freedom Convoy” protesters in...
Read More »Bloody Weekend Watch: BTC Fights for $40K, ETH Dumps Below $2.8K
The bears continue to put pressure on the crypto market as bitcoin dropped below $40,000 for the first time in two weeks. The altcoins are also deep in red once again, with Ethereum sliding beneath $2,800 and massive price drops from Solana, Avalanche, MATIC, and others. Bitcoin Struggles Around $40K It was just three days ago when the landscape around the largest cryptocurrency seemed significantly more bullish. The asset had recovered from its latest dips to $42,000 and...
Read More »Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Notches an All-Time High
Bitcoin has been treading in volatile waters. Despite the recent price dump, though, the Bitcoin network has hit yet another high, this time, in terms of mining difficulty. Higher Difficulty For Bitcoin Miners According to the latest data from CoinWarz, the Bitcoin difficulty increased by 5% to 27.97 trillion on February 18. In a span of three weeks, the metric went through positive readjustments twice, with the first one reaching 26.64 trillion on January 21. To put things...
Read More »Russian Lawmakers Begin Public Discussions on Establishing Crypto Rules
The Russian Finance Ministry introduced public notices and said they started developing a comprehensive regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency industry. During the discussions, citizens and financial market players will be able to give their proposals on the matter. What Has Happened so Far? Ever since the start of 2022, Russia’s top authorities haven’t been able to come to an understanding of how to approach the digital asset sector and what rules to impose on it. The...
Read More »BTC Price Analysis: Bitcoin Dips Below $40k Amid Broader Market Uncertainty, What’s Next?
Despite the relatively positive technical structure in the short time frame and the early signs for a bullish sentiment in the futures market, the macro factors are still acting as a source of uncertainty. Technical Analysis By: Edris Long-Term Bitcoin’s price is still consolidating above the $40k mark. Last week, it was rejected by the $46k area, making a pullback towards the broken 50-day moving average. The 50-day MA successfully supported the price, pushing it towards the...
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