Standard Chartered's head of digital assets research sees Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) prices possibly experiencing a significant boost in the coming months. What Happened: The recent rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve has led to a situation where long-term borrowing costs for U.S. Treasury notes are relatively higher than short-term borrowing costs.

A crypto technical analyst, Ali Martinez, recently sparked debate on X by sharing a revealing Bitcoin Sharpe Ratio chart. According to the data, Bitcoin entered a ‘high-risk' zone in March 2024, raising concerns about potential market repercussions.

Bitcoin has recaptured its Short-Term Holder (STH) cost basis of $61,900 following the Federal Reserve's recent 0.5% interest rate cut, according to Glassnode's recent analysis. Despite the market's ongoing consolidation, the report suggests new investors have demonstrated notable confidence in the long-term market outlook.

TL;DR Fiamma has successfully integrated Babylon's devnet, Euphrates, which represents a significant advancement in leveraging the full potential of the 21 million available Bitcoins. Through the implementation of the BitVM2 protocol, they will enhance the security of the Bitcoin network and allow for optimistic verification of zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs).

Although Bitcoin (BTC) is solidifying its position above the $60,000 support zone, a cryptocurrency analyst has warned that the maiden digital asset is headed for a significant downturn.

Analysts present divergent views on BTC as a hedge and 'risk-on' asset.

The fourth quarter (Q4) of every four-year cycle has always been historically bullish for Bitcoin (BTC). With Uptober just a week away, a crypto analyst has shared predictions on how high the price of Bitcoin could soar during this typically bullish season.

Renowned macro analyst Lyn Alden released a comprehensive study exploring Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) role as a global liquidity barometer, revealing its unique sensitivity to monetary conditions and potential as an investment tool. What Happened: The research, conducted by Sam Callahan under Alden's guidance, finds that Bitcoin moves in the same direction as global liquidity 83% of the time over 12-month periods – a higher correlation than any other major asset class.

Friday's end-of-month bitcoin options expiry could significantly impact market volatility, according to Deribit CEO Luuk Strijers.

The enthusiasm for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs shows no signs of waning. These financial products, backed by the leading cryptocurrencies, are attracting massive inflows of capital, reflecting the growing appetite of institutional investors for this alternative asset class.

BitcoinOS (BOS) has open-sourced BitSNARK, a zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) verification protocol enabling zk-SNARKs to operate on the blockchain without altering its core protocol. This development introduces one of the first working ZKP systems on Bitcoin's mainnet, potentially transforming its privacy, scalability, and smart contract functionality capabilities.

MicroStrategy's Bitcoin acquisition has been a central factor in boosting its stock performance, according to a recent analysis.

Peter Brandt, considered by many to be a legend and veteran trader on the financial markets, has broken his silence on the price action of the major cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC).

Bitcoin price has rallied near the $65,000 mark today, noting its 30-day high while sparking market optimism over further rally. A flurry of macroeconomic factors and other market trends also supports this bullish outlook of several experts, who expect a potential rally for the flagship crypto in the coming days.

Widely followed crypto analysts have suggested that Bitcoin (BTC) is preparing for an explosive move in the foreseeable future. This is based on technical setups that have appeared on the top crypto's price chart.

Citrea has launched its public testnet, creating a solution to allow Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) developers to access Bitcoin's blockspace. The team believes this is testnet marks a significant step toward using Bitcoin as a settlement layer for decentralized applications (apps).

Have you ever wondered what you would ask MicroStrategy's CEO if you were to meet him in an elevator?

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed deciding on Nasdaq's proposed rule change to allow the listing and trading of options on BlackRock's Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF), the iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA).

Bitcoin is climbing higher when writing, technically bullish but steadying below August highs. Even though there are pockets of strength and the general market sentiment is bullish, looking at the CoinMarketCap poll, buyers should do more.

U.S. Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have recorded an impressive growth trajectory. In January, the products gained regulatory approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and since then, they have been accumulating Bitcoin nonstop.

TL;DR BitSNARK Launched: BitcoinOS Introduces Zero-Knowledge Verification Protocol to Improve Privacy in Bitcoin DeFi Innovations: BitSNARK works alongside Grail Bridge and Merkle Mesh to expand Bitcoin into decentralized applications and privacy technologies. Adoption challenges: Despite the advantages, the Bitcoin community is historically reluctant to changes that could complicate the protocol.

Bitcoin's classification in the financial ecosystem is highly debatable. Some analysts see it as a stable haven and others as a risky asset.

Bitcoin (BTC), the world's biggest cryptocurrency by market cap, might experience a significant price drop as whales have sold billions worth of BTC. Bitcoin Whales Dump 20,000 BTC On September 25, 2024, a prominent crypto analyst made a post on X (previously Twitter) stating that Bitcoin whales sold over 20,000 BTC, worth $1.

Mt. Gox currently holds over 44.8K Bitcoins, worth around $2.86 billion, which awaits distribution to creditors under its rehabilitation plan.

Amsterdam, Netherlands – August 14, 2024 – The Bitcoin Amsterdam 2024 conference is set to take the stage once again at the iconic Westergas venue on October 9-10, 2024.

BlackRock head of digital assets Robbie Mitchnick believes the crypto industry has made a marketing blunder when it comes to Bitcoin (BTC). Mitchnick said during an interview with Bloomberg that Bitcoin is a risky asset, but calling it a “risk-on” asset is a mistake akin to an “own goal.

TL;DR Bitcoin has regained its short-term cost basis ($61.9k) and is approaching the 200-day moving average ($63.9k) following the 0.50% rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Despite a period of capital outflows, new investors are showing confidence, with relatively low realized losses.

BTC price "chop" is still the name of the game with Bitcoin bulls yet to mount a charge at a $65,000 sell wall.

BTC price “chop” is still the name of the game, with Bitcoin bulls yet to mount a charge at a $65,000 sell wall.

According to Arkham Intelligence, an ancient Bitcoin wallet with a massive $3 million BTC stockpile has reawakened after several years of dormancy, transferring part of its holdings to major crypto exchange Bitstamp.

TL;DR Michael Saylor supports Robbie Mitchnick's (BlackRock) optimistic statements about Bitcoin. Mitchnick describes BTC as a decentralized global asset, attractive amid the devaluation of fiat currencies. BlackRock's BTC ETF attracted nearly $100 million, surpassing other ETFs in the market.

In response to a pro-Bitcoin investors' statement, prominent Bitcoin critic and gold advocate Peter Schiff expressed his opinions on the cryptocurrency's lack of usefulness. Without Bitcoin, the investor stressed, people are losing out on a major opportunity.

The integration of nBTC into Berachain's Artio testnet could significantly boost DeFi liquidity and innovation, enhancing Bitcoin's utility. The post Nomic brings nBTC to Berachain, enables direct BTC conversions on bArtio testnet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Bitcoin mining industry stands at a crossroads as U.S. miners surge, eclipsing China's dominance.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US continued their positive run with net inflows of $135.95 million on Tuesday.

Reddit's Bitcoin community remains optimistic about BTC, but members are still eager to discuss the most valid concerns regarding Bitcoin's future.

The Bitcoin market has been somewhat sideways in general, but with a bit of an upward slope. Ultimately, this is a market that continues to see a lot of “buy on the dip” action, and I think this continues to see more of the same going forward.

Several Bitcoin (BTC) addresses with large holdings have recently woken up after being dormant for years. This sudden spike has raised eyebrows, especially after Bitcoin's price recently increased.

Bitcoin's price movements have been a rollercoaster lately, with the cryptocurrency crossing $64,000 before experiencing a brief dip. However, a key indicator has once again flashed, raising speculation about the possibility of a major rally in the near future.

In recent days, the price of bitcoin has seen a rapid surge, surpassing the $64,000 mark. This significant rise has been fueled by expectations of a possible monetary easing by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed).

Smaller bitcoin investors and reduced liquidity signal potential for continued price growth

Bitcoin price shows hesitation as it approaches $65K. Wednesday's trading session saw a $1,000 drop in BTC.

Ethereum (ETH) price has outshined Bitcoin (BTC) over the last week since the US Federal Reserve (Fed) slashed interest rate by 50 basis points (bps) on September 18, 2024. Ethereum Gains On Bitcoin, Prelude To Altseason?

How will BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF approval impact the broader cryptocurrency market?

BitSNARK enables private transactions and advanced DApps on the Bitcoin blockchain while keeping BTC's core intact.

Anthony Pompliano, Professional Capital Management founder and CEO and ‘How to Live an Extraordinary Life' author, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of bitcoin, impact of Fed's interest rate decision on the crypto market, and more.

Bitcoin has a high chance of soaring to a new high this year, according to a recently launched Polymarket poll.