U.S. Bitcoin ETFs have expanded their BTC holdings aggressively in the last eight months. Since launching in January 2024, twelve funds have steadily accumulated Bitcoin, collectively reaching 4.68% of the global supply.
Crypto investors will be watching two major macro developments this week that includes the Fed Chair Jerome Powell speech and the upcoming US non-farm payrolls report on Friday.
Although Bitcoin (BTC) has slightly corrected its recent gains, which saw it get closer to the $66,000 barrier, its breakout above $60,000 was no small feat, and the flagship decentralized finance (DeFi) asset might initiate a parabolic rally phase, thanks to its correlation with the Chinese Yuan (CNY).
BTC dropped to a multi-day low of just over $63,000.
Ethereum is showing signs of bouncing back as it finds strong support around its 50-day moving average, hinting at a potential rise in its price soon
Bitcoin price trades at $64.4K after losing 1.96% in the last 24 hours. BTC continued to stay in the greed zone in the market.
Ethereum (ETH) is showing signs of resilience even in the face of recent price dips. Currently trading above its 50-day moving average, ETH's technical indicators suggest a potential short-term bullish shift, despite a 0.73% decline in the last trading session.
After reaching a multi-week high of around $66.5k last Friday, Bitcoin's (BTC) price has suffered low bullish momentum. The flagship coin has dropped over 3 percent in the last three days to trade around $64.5k on Monday during the mid-London session.
Bitcoin, the largest crypto asset appears to be experiencing heightened optimism among investors as evidenced by the consistent decline in the digital asset's balances on several cryptocurrency exchanges.
An expert swing trader, known for a flawless 100% success rate, just made headlines by buying another large stash of Ethereum as its price fell to $2,635. According to Lookonchain, a well-respected blockchain analytics platform, this savvy investor has a talent for timing the market perfectly.
As of this writing, the price of Ethereum (ETH) is facing a mild drawdown, and a fresh Vitalik Buterin transfer is coming into focus. Per data from crypto analytics platform SpotonChain, the address “0x556,” with ties to Buterin, sent 649 ETH to Paxos hours ago.
Many believe that Bitcoin (BTC) is on the verge of a massive breakout, signaling the start of a bull market. Analyst Crypto Rover even gave an exact timeframe of when this “bull run” will start: Sept. 30 to Oct. 4.
As Bitcoin prepares to break through the top of its bull flag, or perhaps be rejected once again, both Ethereum and Solana are starting to turn the tables on the number one cryptocurrency. If $BTC can hold firm, is this the time when the major altcoins will start to steal the show?
The positive flows were a reaction to continued expectations of dovish monetary policy in the U.S., Head of Research James Butterfill said.
Bitcoin enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the next bull run might have to manage their expectations, as a new report suggests that the market may not reach new all-time highs anytime soon. According to on-chain analytics platform Santiment, the social sentiment surrounding Bitcoin has grown excessively optimistic, which could act as a barrier to future price surges.
Closely followed economist and trader Alex Krüger says that Solana (SOL) exceeding the market cap of Ethereum (ETH) isn't as farfetched as many investors believe. In a new discussion on the Unchained podcast, Krüger addresses Multicoin Capital managing partner Kyle Samani's perspective that Solana will eventually flip Ethereum.
Bitcoin traders' BTC price bets stay firmly bullish as volatility slides back into the September monthly close.
While Bitcoin dominance is struggling to break its resistance level, altcoins are seeing a rise. Well-known crypto analyst Crypto Rover suggests that Bitcoin might be headed for a major drop, which aligns with previous market behavior after Bitcoin halvings.
As Bitcoin becomes more institutionalized, some argue that it is losing ties to its founding principles of decentralization.
After exceeding the expectations of most market participants this September, Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, might now be on track to record stellar gains in the fourth quarter of the year.
As the crypto market drops to $2.20T momentarily, the bearish influence is increasing again. The BTC price is back below $65k, and the Ethereum sell-off continues, dropping ETH to $2,630.
After all bitcoins are mined, miners will rely on transaction fees to validate and secure the network while bitcoin's use will expand beyond payments.
Bitcoin has crossed the 160-day threshold since the last halving event, which historically marks the point where major upward price movement begins.
Taiwan's topmost financial securities regulator – the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) – stated that professional investors will be able to invest in cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including Bitcoin ETF, via a re-entrustment method. The development comes as Chinese lawmakers propose a cautious crypto shift amid the rising demand for spot Bitcoin ETFs in the market.
The total crypto market cap has dropped to $2.370 trillion.
The new milestone was reached just two months after the launch.
About 649 Ethereum has been moved to Paxos by Vitalik Buterin in his continuous ETH selloff move
Crypto analyst Astronomer (@astronomer_zero) posits a strong bullish outlook for Bitcoin in the fourth quarter of 2024. Leveraging historical data, Astronomer provides an analysis via X, suggesting an 82% probability of an ultra bullish trend based on the performance of Bitcoin in September.
A wallet linked to Vitalik Buterin has sold over $3 million worth of ether in the past 11 days. On Sept. 30, analytics platform Spot On Chain reported a transfer of 649 ETH (roughly $1.
Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is setting its sights on matching Bitcoin's (BTC) impressive market value. Currently priced at about $2,634, Ethereum's market cap stands at approximately $318 billion, significantly trailing Bitcoin's staggering $1.298 trillion.
At the 2024 Tsinghua Wudaokou Chief Economists Forum in Beijing, former Chinese finance minister Lou Jiwei called on China to keep a close watch on cryptocurrency advancements, according to a recent report by Josh O'Sullivan for Cointelegraph.
Bitcoin on the rise! However, this increase could be jeopardized by investors if they do not adopt the right approach.
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Ethereum staking yields are expected to surpass US interest rates by mid-2025, driven by falling US rates and rising transaction fees, potentially making Ethereum more attractive to investors seeking higher returns.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin believes that integrating decentralization and cooperation is one of the most pressing social challenges in the Ethereum ecosystem. There is a diverse group of researchers and developers who are “all building toward their own visions of what Ethereum can be,” Buterin wrote in his blog on Saturday.
Bitcoin (BTC) is struggling to stay above the $65,000 mark, currently down 1.63% at $64,490. But despite this short-term dip, bullish vibes are building across the market.
The BTC/USD pair has come back down to the $64,500 horizontal level, which it has only recently flipped into support. Will Bitcoin bounce from here and break through the top of its bull flag, or is yet another rejection about to take place?
BTC is close to ending September up 9%, its best since 2013, ahead of a seasonally bullish October.
Ethereum sees surging network activity with $45 million in weekly transaction fees, while facing mixed market signals including ETF outflows and price resistance.
The sudden rise in Bitcoin (BTC)'s price has shocked both investors and analysts alike as the leading cryptocurrency closed at its two-month peak on September 28.
Bitcoin (BTC) continues to capture the attention of traders and investors alike, recent historical trends suggest that the cryptocurrency market may be on the verge of a significant upward movement. Analyzing technical indicators and market sentiment provides insight into what the future may hold for Bitcoin and the wider crypto landscape.
Amid a warming cryptocurrency market, Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) staking yields are on track to surpass the federal funds rate, emerging as a “powerful supporting narrative” to drive the price of the world's second-largest cryptocurrency. What Happened: The gap between Ethereum's Composite Staking Rate and the Effective Federal Funds Rate, which has been negative since June 2023, was currently at its highest since December 2023, research by cryptocurrency brokerage firm FalconX showed.
Bitcoin is expected to rally in Q4 2024 due to the US presidential election, economic factors, and historical trends, with experts anticipating potential new all-time highs.
An analyst who became popular after accurately calling the 2022 crypto meltdown believes Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins are gearing up for bullish continuation. Pseudonymous analyst Capo tells his 102,828 subscribers on the instant messaging platform Telegram that a small pullback is in sight for BTC.
As September closes with a rally hope in October, the cryptocurrency market is showing signs of recovery, breaking its usual bearish trend for the month. With Bitcoin climbing back above $66,000 and top altcoins, including Solana, surpassing key resistance levels of $155, there's growing excitement about a potential altcoin season.
Even though the Fear and Greed Index is pointing at 61, Bitcoin slid down 1.70% in the last 24 hours. After reaching $66,450 Bitcoin price has returned to $64,140 after failing to register a support in upper areas. Let's discover the reasons for this price fall.
The price of Ethereum (ETH) has surged beyond the $2,600 threshold, recently peaking at approximately $2,671. This rise comes amidst notable sell-offs by major investors, often referred to as “whales.