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Now, on-chain analytics and reports from fund managers are showing significant Bitcoin outflows amid continued crypto restrictions in China. Multiple Bitcoin Bear Market Signals In its weekly report for the period ending June 21, 2021, published on Monday, digital asset investment outfit CoinShares revealed $79 million in outflows from institutional crypto investment funds. This report marks the third consecutive seven-day period to see a negative balance on the flow of...

A few weeks after China started its nationwide crackdown on Bitcoin mining, new reports have confirmed the speculations that at least some miners will look to transition to the US. The most recent one indicated that three tons of mining machines will move from Guangzhou to Maryland. BTC Miners: From China to the US The world’s most populated nation strengthen its grip on Bitcoin mining in May this year after reiterating its ban on operating with BTC and other digital assets....

Michael Saylor’s business intelligence giant now owns over 100,000 bitcoins after the company purchased another chunk of 13,005 BTC for nearly $500 million. Consequently, the firm now has 0.5% of all bitcoins ever to exist. The founder and CEO of the NASDAQ-listed company announced the latest purchase earlier on June 21st. It came after the firm raised $500 million through an offering of senior secure notes, as reported earlier. MicroStrategy has purchased an additional...

Following a somewhat stagnant weekend in which BTC remained in a range between $35,000 and $36,000, the asset dumped to a two-week low of just over $32,000. Most alternative coins have performed even worse, with ETH plummeting beneath $2,000 for the first time since May. Altcoins in Red; ETH Below $2K Altcoins have been gradually declining in value for the past several days. Ethereum has been at the forefront as it traded well above $2,600 less than a week ago. However, the...

The S2F model is currently suggesting that, in the worst-case scenario, BTC will surpass $98K by November, which is highly optimistic given recent market developments. S2F’s Methodology & Accuracy Comparing Bitcoin to precious metals like gold and silver, PlanB has used statistics to outline a defined relationship between the value and scarcity of a given asset. The basic hypothesis is that the easier it is to produce a good, the harder it is for it to retain value,...

With the second quarter of 2021 almost done and July just around the corner, bitcoin might be headed towards a highly volatile month, and Grayscale could receive the blame. This is because one of the largest unlockings from GBTC will take place in the middle of the month as accredited investors will receive access to over $600 million worth of BTC. Volatility in July Because of GBTC Unlocking? Founded in 2013, Grayscale is the leading digital asset manager enabling...

The Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska blamed the Bank of Russia for its strict regulations imposed on digital assets. In his opinion, the central bank obstructs the citizens from involving in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Russia Should Add BTC As a Payment Method One of the wealthiest Russians – Oleg Deripaska – used his Telegram account to criticize the Bank of Russia on its crypto stance. He surmised that the country should add the primary cryptocurrency as a payment method,...

After several days of adverse price developments, bitcoin has calmed just over the $35,000 price tag. Most alternative coins, though, continue to register price losses, with ETH sliding to $2,200 again and XRP dumping by more than 5% in a day. Bitcoin Stalls Above $35K The workweek was going in bitcoin’s way for several days as it had spiked above $40,000 to a new 26-day high at $41,375 on Tuesday. As the community started preparing for another leg up that can take the asset...

The US multinational investment bank Goldman Sachs continues with its 180-turns on the cryptocurrency industry. After its recent interest that included filing for a Bitcoin ETF and exploring crypto as an asset class, the institutions’ latest report said virtual currencies are not a “viable investment.” Crypto Is Not a Viable Investment: Goldman It’s safe to say that Goldman Sachs has displayed a controversial approach to the cryptocurrency space. The latest report coming from...

Hedge fund CFOs expect the investment trends to change in the next few years, including adding cryptocurrencies to their portfolios. A recent study revealed that they are significantly more willing to enter the digital asset market as one in six anticipate a 10% or higher allocation. Hedge Funds to Enter the Crypto Space? Cryptocurrencies have been regarded as a rather speculative form of investment for years, but the COVID-19 pandemic and the world governments’ actions...