The first woman to gain more than a million YouTube subscribers is now going all-in on bitcoin to promote financial freedom to her loyal fanbase. “I kind of view bitcoin as similar to YouTube, which…
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rises to $35.8K, Ether Hits…
Bitcoin reversed several days of sideways trading to head higher, ether broke $1,500 for the first time and DeFi’s ecosystem has a record amount of value locked in dollar terms. Bitcoin (BTC) trading around $35,824…
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Hits $34.8K While Ether Volatility…
Some bitcoin investors appear to be buying in around $30,000 and taking profits at $40,000, according to one analyst. Meanwhile, ether’s spot market is decoupling from bitcoin and gyrating wildly, according to volatility metrics. Bitcoin…
Bitcoin Bounces as Options Market Sees 20% Chance…
Bitcoin’s recovery from Monday’s low is gathering pace, with the options market pricing in a double-digit probability of an above $50,000 by the month-end. The leading cryptocurrency by market value is currently trading at $38,300,…
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Pushes Past $19.2K; Ether at…
Bitcoin climbed over the weekend to the $19,200 territory. Looking at ether’s price as a percentage of spot BTC, it may be undervalued. Bitcoin (BTC) trading around $19,196 as of 21:00 UTC (4 p.m. ET).…
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Briefly Slides Below $18K as…
Weak volumes and rotations into other cryptocurrencies are likely impeding bitcoin’s price movement from going higher. Meanwhile, ether has been more volatile than bitcoin in 2020 and could remain that way. Bitcoin (BTC) trading around…
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Slides Below $18K as ETH…
Weak volumes and rotations into other cryptocurrencies are likely impeding bitcoin’s price movement from going higher. Meanwhile, ether has been more volatile than bitcoin in 2020 and could remain that way. Bitcoin (BTC) trading around…
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Lingers Around $19.4K While ETH/BTC…
The price of bitcoin is trending up in a low-volume environment. Meanwhile, some rebalancing from bitcoin into ether has been occurring on exchanges since late November. Bitcoin (BTC) trading around $19,363 as of 21:00 UTC…
Missed the Bitcoin Rally? Here’s a Low-Risk Strategy…
Bitcoin has come a long way since bottoming out below $4,000 in March. The cryptocurrency clocked a record high above $19,900 early Tuesday and is up nearly 170% this year. While institutional participation has increased,…
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Briefly Drops Below $18K While…
Bitcoin dipped below $18,000 before recovering on higher-than-average spot volume. Meanwhile, ether’s price performance is showing a divergence from bitcoin. Bitcoin (BTC) trading around $18,374 as of 21:00 UTC (4 p.m. ET). Slipping 0.85% over…
First Mover: Bitcoin Pause, Ethereum Snafu, 1,000% Returns…
Bitcoin was higher, pushing toward the upper edge of its recent range between about $14,700 and $15,600. “The positive sentiment towards bitcoin has not gone away,” said Denis Vinokourov, head of research at crypto prime…
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Holds at $10.7K; Uniswap Volume…
As bitcoin struggles to hold the $10,700 price range Uniswap’s September volume set records but appears to be declining. Bitcoin (BTC) trading around $10,757 as of 20:00 UTC (4 p.m. ET). Slipping 1% over the…
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Hangs Around $10K; Locked DeFi…
Bitcoin is stuck around $10,000 with little price action while some ether holders have pulled out of the DeFi ecosystem. Bitcoin (BTC) trading around $10,014 as of 20:00 UTC (4 p.m. ET). Slipping 1.1% over…
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Tanks to $10.4K; ETH Market…
Bitcoin continues to slide while ether has a larger share of the crypto market than it has had in years. Bitcoin (BTC) trading around $10,726 as of 20:00 UTC (4 p.m. ET). Slipping 6.1% over…
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Climbs to $11.5K With Record…
Bitcoin bounced back from Thursday’s drop at a time when more of the cryptocurrency is locked in DeFi than ever before. Bitcoin (BTC) trading around $11,511 as of 20:00 UTC (4 p.m. ET). Gaining 2.2%…
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Braces for $700M in Options…
The bitcoin market bottomed out around $11,100 before bouncing back; DeFi continues an upward trend, garnering interest from traders and perhaps creating new ones. Bitcoin (BTC) trading around $11,467 as of 20:00 UTC (4 p.m.…
Market Wrap: Stuck at $11.5K, Bitcoin Surpasses 25K…
The spot bitcoin market was fairly dull Thursday. That doesn’t mean it’s not moving: Holders of the cryptocurrency are increasingly plowing it into decentralized finance. Bitcoin (BTC) trading around $11,543 as of 20:00 UTC (4…
First Mover: In the Cryptocurrency Markets, No Two…
In the cryptocurrency markets, no two exchanges are alike. Even in major crypto exchanges, trading U.S. dollars for bitcoin can have fairly different order sizes and spreads, according to data compiled by aggregator CryptoCompare. Average…
The Last Time Volatility Was This Low Bitcoin…
For the fifth straight week, bitcoin is locked in a low-volatility squeeze similar to one seen ahead of a sudden $2,350 rally in October 2019. While the cryptocurrency has leapt over 4% in the past…
Bitcoin Price Drop May Be a Bear Trap,…
Bitcoin's options market suggests Monday's price drop could be short-lived. However, the cryptocurrency remains vulnerable to a sell-off in stocks and increased miner hoarding is a sign the market lacks strength. Bitcoin is feeling the…
Why Bitcoin Suddenly Dropped 6% on Thursday
The week-long calm in the bitcoin market ended with a sudden $800 price drop on Thursday. The over-6% drop saw the top cryptocurrency by market value register its biggest single-day decline in two weeks, according…
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Can’t Stick to $9,000 While…
The equities markets far outpaced cryptocurrencies Tuesday on optimism that economic restrictions put in place to help slow the spread of the coronavirus are easing. Bitcoin (BTC) poked its head above the $9,000 level briefly…
As Bitcoin Falls to 2-Week Lows, Small Investors…
With bitcoin’s price losing altitude again, small investors appear to be seeking exposure to the top cryptocurrency by market value. Prices fell by 9.8% last week to register bitcoin’s biggest weekly decline since the second…
First Mover: Search Interest in Bitcoin’s Halving Reaches…
With fewer than four days left till bitcoin's halving, popular interest in the once-every-four-years event is reaching a fever pitch. Google Trends, a barometer for gauging interest in trending search topics, shows searches for "halving" or "bitcoin…
Bitcoin Briefly Hits $9K, Investors Remain Bullish
Bitcoin (BTC) failed to plant a flag above $9,000 early on Tuesday, even as on-chain data suggests spiking investor interest in the top cryptocurrency by market value. Prices rose to a high of $9,112 at…
Bitcoin Fails at $9K Hurdle Again, But Data…
Bitcoin (BTC) failed to plant a flag above $9,000 early on Tuesday, even as on-chain data suggests spiking investor interest in the top cryptocurrency by market value. Prices rose to a high of $9,112 at…
Bitcoin Rises Back to $8.8K Even as US…
Bitcoin is up again Friday as losses are seen in U.S. stock futures. Following a rise of 23% over the last two days, though, the rally looks overstretched and the gains may be short-lived. At…
Bitcoin Rises Back to $8.8K Even as Futures…
Bitcoin is up again Friday as losses are seen in U.S. stocks futures. Following a rise of 23% over the last two days, though, the rally looks overstretched and the gains may be short-lived. At…
Bitcoin Rises Back to $8.8K Even as Futures…
Bitcoin is up again Friday as losses are seen in U.S. stocks futures. Following a rise of 23% over the last two days, though, the rally looks overstretched and the gains may be short-lived. At…
Bitcoin Rally Pauses Near $7.8K After Longest Winning…
Bitcoin's bulls are taking a breather, having engineered the longest run of daily gains since last summer. At press time, the number one cryptocurrency by market capitalization is trading in a sideways manner around $7,730…