As we head into the fourth quarter of 2024, Bitcoin (BTC) options activity is heating up, reflecting an increasingly risk-on sentiment among traders.

The recent shift to inflows follows shifting macroeconomic winds.

The Bitcoin (BTC) price is set to end Monday with losses of close to 3%. The market is set to end the month on a sour note thanks to not as dovish as hoped-for commentary from US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and jitters about Japan's hawkish incoming PM.

A growing number of Americans who do not own cryptocurrency are expressing interest in making future purchases, even as overall ownership rates decline, according to a new report by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's Consumer Finance Institute (CFI). The April 2024 Labor, Income, Finances, and Expectations (LIFE) Survey showed that 13.

Bitcoin's recent price performance has been quite bullish. Here is a key metric to track further bullish momentum.

Zach Bradford, CEO of Bitcoin (BTC) mining firm CleanSpark, has predicted that the premier cryptocurrency may peak close to $200,000 this cycle. Bradford's Bullish Take On BTC Price In an interview with research and brokerage firm Bernstein, CleanSpark's CEO noted that historically, post-halving periods have led to several positive adjustments for BTC's price.

Bitcoin surprised traders by opening the week in the red, and the Federal Reserve's announcement about future rate cuts failed to reverse the downtrend.

As Bitcoin's price continues to test upwards momentum, China's economic slowdown may be an understudied and massive demand boost for Bitcoin.

The bitcoin miner said it was able to bring its hashrate back to over 17.5 EH/s within 24 hours of restoration.

An uptick in Ethereum network activity was accompanied by a 498% rise in ETH gas fees. Will Ether price respond?

Ethereum restaking protocol EigenLayer will unlock the EIGEN token for trading tonight, nearly four months after the first airdrop.

Dogecoin (DOGE) price has recently displayed both promising gains and potential warning signs. While it has enjoyed some impressive upward movements, uncertainty remains about whether it can sustain this momentum.

Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has recently shown signs of a shifting market sentiment and momentum, according to an analysis by a CryptoQuant analyst named Percival. The analyst disclosed that various market conditions and technological developments have impacted Ethereum's momentum and have led to mixed views on its future growth trajectory.

Ethereum remains by far the largest smart contracts platform by market cap. Perched at second in the market cap leaderboard, the network hosts dapps cutting across multiple sectors.

Bitcoin bears threaten to end the recent bullish streak as smart money starts taking profits. Will bullish sentiment prevail?

Adding proof of reserves will head off concerns about Coinbase's perceived lack of transparency.

The cryptocurrency market is buzzing with excitement, especially for Bitcoin (BTC). Following a surprisingly strong performance in September, often referred to as “Rektember,” many traders and investors are feeling optimistic about what lies ahead.

Sui Bridge goes live on Mainnet, enabling native asset transfers between Ethereum and Sui, enhancing Web3 interoperability.

Bitcoin's (BTC) usual strong performance in October is threatened by high open interest in futures contracts and flattening buying activity by spot investors, according to the Sept. 30 edition of the “Bitfinex Alpha” report.

The chief executive of market insights firm CryptoQuant says that the US is regaining its dominance of Bitcoin (BTC) holdings. In a new post on the social media platform X, Ki Young Ju says that the US recouping its BTC dominance is being driven by demand for spot market exchange-traded funds (ETFs). “The U.S.

CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Bill Barhydt of Abra discusses crypto's performance in the third quarter and his expectations through the end of 2024.

According to recent data, the premium for bitcoin in South Korea briefly turned into a discount last week, a rarity since October 2023. While the premium quickly bounced back, it's still hovering just below 1%. Bitcoin Sees Steep Discount in South Korea, Premium Quickly Rebounds but Stays Below 1% On Sept.

In recent weeks, Bitcoin price has experienced significant volatility, culminating in a notable drop below the $64,000 mark after a bullish attempt that saw it surge above $66k.

Ohio state senator Niraj Antani has introduced a bill that would enable residents and businesses to pay their state and local taxes using cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). What Happened: While the proposed bill aims to position Ohio as a pioneer in crypto adoption, it faces a steep climb toward becoming law.

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Bitcoin's price correction is driven by a weakening global economy, conflict in the Middle East, and concerns over an AI bubble.

Bitcoin price shed close to $1,000 during the last hour alone, even though sticking above the $64,000 price mark so the correction in the cryptocurrency market is probably just short-term. It was a relatively big drop before the most awaited speech of the US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell at Nashville, Tennessee.

FalconX's Head of Research David Lawant suggests that ETH staking yield likely to surpass yield from traditional risk-free investments.

The US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has maintained a dovish stance on being able to bring inflation down to their target of 2%. While speaking at the 66th NABE annual meeting, Powell also hinted that any more potential rate cuts this year would be based on the incoming inflation data.

What factors are driving the demand for Bitcoin ETFs?

Even though Ethereum's (ETH) price has not produced the gains that holders would hope for, recent data shows that investors holding the altcoin have remained resilient and optimistic. This could be surprising, especially as the Ethereum Foundation, which has been at the helm of selling ETH, has liquidated some assets again.

Three of the largest cryptocurrencies are stumbling today. Here's why.

Bitcoin mining giant CleanSpark (NASDAQ:CLSK) is betting big on the next crypto bull run, as CEO Zach Bradford told Bernstein analysts that the company plans to aggressively expand mining capacity ahead of and expected Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) price surge. What Happened: "I believe we could see Bitcoin peak just under $200,000, sometime in the next 18 months,” Bradford told Bernstein analysts in an interview.

Bitcoin and altcoins are witnessing end-of-month volatility, but traders remain upbeat about October due to the crypto market's history of strong performance in Q4.

The cryptocurrency market appears to be gearing up for its next upward trend as several key indicators, including Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) Exchange Flow Multiple, show signs of accumulation. What Happened: The Exchange Flow Multiple (30-day/365-day) – an indicator measuring the ratio between short-term and long-term inflows and outflows of Bitcoin on exchanges – has reached its lowest point this year, suggesting decreased volatility in Bitcoin exchange flows, according to CryptoQuant.

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As October approaches, Bitcoin anticipates strong market performance, possibly reclaiming or surpassing its all-time high.

The head of blockchain analytics platform CryptoQuant thinks Bitcoin (BTC) is right in the middle of a bull cycle, despite a dip to start the week.

Despite being historically bearish, September turned out to be green for both Ethereum and Dogecoin.

Bitcoin (BTC) is showing signs of a potential parabolic rally in October. A combined reading of some on-chain metrics signals that the king coin is poised to move toward the $73,000 price mark.

Raphael Bostic, the President of the Federal Reserve of Atlanta, has hinted that he might favor another 50 basis point rate cut in November if US Job data improves. This conditional expectation is not unheard of as other Federal Reserve officials have hinted.

Recent data reveals that bitcoin wallets holding between 0.1 and 1 BTC have grown by an impressive 9,563 since the year began. Meanwhile, the number of crab wallets containing 1 to 10 BTC has shrunk by 7,783.

Prominent cryptocurrency trader Eugene Ng on Saturday shared his trading reflections for September, highlighting a successful month that saw him net nearly $7 million in profits. What Happened: His keen market strategies and timely decisions during a pivotal period have led him to predict a significant upcoming surge in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and other leading cryptocurrencies.

After a long stretch of muted price movement, the original meme coin Dogecoin (DOGE) has finally entered a position where it could prepare for a parabolic upsurge. Based on a classic bullish reversal setup, the DOGE price looks well-positioned to gain an impressive 50%.

Despite scalability and high gas fees facing Ethereum, the founder of EigenLayer, a liquidity restaking platform, insists the network is superior, especially against Solana. Solana is the third most valuable smart contracts platform, trailing Ethereum and the BNB Chain.

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

It's difficult to find a more fundamental threat to Bitcoin's continued existence than mining centralization.