Optimism (OP) price has surged 43.40% in the last seven days, showcasing strong bullish momentum in the market. The uptrend is supported by rising trend strength, with the ADX confirming growing momentum and EMA lines showing a bullish setup.

Ethereum layer 2 scaling solution Optimism ($OP) is riding the bull run after rallying 39% in just seven days. The bulk of those gains came in the last 24 hours, after the token surged 23% to trade at $2.18.

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Optimism (OP) is experiencing an interesting market rally amid the ongoing cryptocurrency bull run. According to CoinMarketCap data, the protocol's native token OP is changing hands at $2.19, representing a 21.57% rise in the last 24 hours.

Optimism (OP) has been gaining attention in the crypto market, with some analysts predicting a 60% rally if the token can break through a critical resistance level. Michaël van de Poppe, a well-known crypto analyst, has identified that once OP clears its $1.83 resistance, it could see a rapid price surge, potentially pushing the token toward higher price targets.

dYdX founder Antonio Juliano discusses his return as CEO and the evolution of dYdX and the broader DeFi landscape.

dYdX Unlimited has introduced new features designed to change how decentralized trading operates.

Crypto analyst predicts 60% rally for Optimism (OP) after breaking key resistance at $1.83.

The crypto trading platform dYdX is set to unveil dYdX Unlimited this November, a game-changing upgrade expected to transform decentralized finance.

TL;DR dYdX launches Unlimited, an update that allows the instant creation of perpetual futures markets without the need for governance approvals. The new MegaVault feature provides immediate liquidity to new markets, allowing users to earn passive yields by depositing USDC.

dYdX Unlimited allows users to list and trade perpetual futures on any asset instantly without the need for governance approvals or third-party permissions.

A widely followed crypto analyst says that one Ethereum (ETH) layer-2 scaling solution appears to be a cusp of a rally that would see it print gains of over 200%.

Popular decentralized exchange (DEX) dYdX — currently offering perpetual trading options for over 35 popular cryptocurrencies — is set to unveil its most ambitious upgrade yet. Labeled ‘dYdX Unlimited,' the update will feature a number of comprehensive enhancements that promise to offer traders increased flexibility while simultaneously providing them with new passive income streams.

BlackRock announced on Wednesday that it is expanding its tokenized liquidity fund, the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL), to operate on multiple blockchain platforms.

Asset management titan BlackRock is announcing the expansion of its proprietary BUIDL, the company's on-chain money market fund, across five new blockchains.

The tokenized money market fund will launch on nearly half a dozen new blockchain networks.

An important pattern is pointing to a potential 340% increase to $7.20 in OP's price.

Optimism forms an ascending triangle, signaling a potential rally to $7.20.

Bitcoin (BTC) catapulted to another all-time high, reaching $89,604 before declining marginally, as bulls set their eyes on $90,000 and $100,000. The euphoria over Trump's win shows no signs of waning, and BTC could hit $100,000 before the end of the year if the bull run continues at its current pace.

During the U.S. trading session on Monday, the crypto market winessed an accelerated momentum as Bitcoin price spiked to a new high of $85,000. Most major altcoins are following the same pace and preparing to challenge their respective highs.

November started off very well, with many cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, forming new all-time highs. Amidst the chaos, however, some altcoins are getting sidelined and hold the potential to note gains.

Bitcoin (BTC) surged to a new all-time high following Donald Trump's resounding victory in the US presidential elections. BTC surged to $76,460 hours following Trump's victory, as the crypto market surged to new highs.

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The cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, owned by the Winklevoss brothers, has just announced the listing of OP and the memecoins POPCAT and BONK.

Optimism (OP) is making waves in the cryptocurrency space, particularly as a prominent layer 2 solution for Ethereum. This technology is designed to enhance transaction speeds and lower costs, addressing some of the main challenges that Ethereum has faced, such as high fees and congestion during peak times.

The CEO of the dYdX Foundation sees parallels between the internet of the 1990s and where Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is today.

The move is meant to allow the platform to shift back to its core vision as it faces a competitive market.

dYdX Trading, the company behind the decentralized exchange platform, recently announced it has let go of 35% of its workforce.

dYdX announces a strategic shift back to startup mode, aiming to reignite innovation and agility. The decision follows recent layoffs and a re-evaluation of the company's operational structure.

Bitcoin (BTC) is teasing a record high after it peaked at $73,464 on October 30, bringing it within touching distance of its all-time high of $73,750. However, the cryptocurrency has registered a marginal decline during the ongoing session and is trading just above $73,200.

Charles d'Haussy CEO dYdX Foundation told CryptoNews he sees a convergence in centralized exchanges (CEXs) and decentralized exchanges (DEXs) and noted that only 5% of perpetuals are currently traded on-chain. The post dYdX Sees Convergence of CeFi and DeFi and Plans to Launch ‘dYdX Unlimited' appeared first on Cryptonews.

OP's charts have been building momentum recently.

Swell abandons its initial plans to use Polygon's CDK, selecting Optimism's OP Stack for its Layer 2 migration strategy.

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Dydx, the decentralized finance platform, has announced a significant restructuring, with CEO Antonio Juliano revealing the difficult decision to lay off 35% of its core team as part of a strategic shift to align with the company's evolving goals.

dYdX's major layoffs and declining TVL highlight ongoing market pressures, with a mixed response from investors reflected in DYDX's fluctuating price.

Antonio Juliano, the founder of decentralized derivatives exchange dYdX, has announced a 35% reduction in the company's core workforce. Interestingly, this news has not affected the price of dYdX.

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken received 25 million OP tokens (worth $42.5M) from the Optimism Foundation to build its new layer-2 network Ink on the Superchain ecosystem, with the grant split between engineering funding and transaction-based milestones.

Decentralized exchange platform dYdX has announced a 35% reduction in its workforce as it embarks on a strategic overhaul led by returning CEO Antonio Juliano. Juliano, who resumed leadership on October 10 after a six-month hiatus, cited a need for a leaner, more focused team to steer the company through mounting industry challenges.

dYdX has announced the departure of several team members, including members of the core team.

Swell is transitioning to Optimism's Superchain ecosystem and developing an optimistic rollup on the OP Stack.

dYdX's layoff decision was a realisation that the company is different from the company dYdX must be. The post DeFi Exchange dYdX Follows Consensys in Layoff Spree, Cuts Workforce by 35% appeared first on Cryptonews.

The decentralized crypto exchange laid off more than a third of its workforce on the same day Ethereum development firm Consensys cut 162 employees.

The decentralized derivatives platform dYdX recently announced that it had laid off 35% of its workforce, including core team members. Despite the workforce reduction, the price of the platform's native token, dydx, rose by 5.56%, as traders reacted positively to the restructuring news.

DYDX, the firm that is developing an on-chain crypto derivatives exchange has let go of 35% of its core team. Chief executive officer Antonio Juliano announced on Tuesday that the decision was essential to align the company's structure with its evolving needs.

Optimism Foundation and Kraken closed a 25 million OP deal to bring the exchange's new layer-2 (L2) blockchain, Ink, to the Superchain ecosystem. According to CryptoSlate data, the deal is worth $43 million at OP's current price of $1.72.

"The company we've built is different from the company dYdX must be," said the CEO.

CEO Antonio Juliano, who announced the redundancies, recently rejoined the firm after a six-month sabbatical.