Cardano is set to unlock further liquidity for its decentralized finance ecosystem through a major integration with BitcoinOS, the smart contract layer on Bitcoin. According to an announcement on Oct. 24, Cardano (ADA) will tap into the $1.
Retail bitcoin investors are slowly making a comeback, though their demand growth continues at a sluggish pace compared to historical standards. Data from Cryptoquant reveals that small-scale investors are still trailing behind their larger counterparts as 2024 unfolds.
Despite this week's Bitcoin price drop, whales continued to add to their balance and the current v-shaped BTC recovery could be a sign that new highs are coming.
The Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) market has seen a notable uptick in futures trading, with open interest reaching an all-time high (ATH) of $32.9 billion, signaling increasing leverage and institutional participation. What Happened: Glassnode's weekly report highlights that a significant portion of this surge is being driven by a cash-and-carry strategy, where traders capture yield by holding spot positions while shorting futures contracts.
This surge in institutional interest is propelling Bitcoin's price back to an upward trajectory, with BlackRock's IBIT ETF leading the charge, recording an impressive
Bitcoin (BTC) has recovered after facing significant selling pressure. On the 23rd, it dropped to a day low of $65,198 before recovering and pushing back above $67,000.
It's more difficult than ever to mine Bitcoin, yet individual miners occasionally persevere—and claim an enormous reward.
The cryptocurrency market's recent dominance by Bitcoin has decreased below 50%, indicating a potential adverse trend as retail activity increases. This change prompts inquiries regarding market dynamics and investor sentiment.
Standard Chartered analyst Geoff Kendrick expects bitcoin to test its all-time high on the day of the U.S. presidential election.
Bitcoin is showing bullish momentum with higher highs and lows forming since August, pointing to a possible short-term rally.
Cartwright, a British pension actuarial, consultancy and administration firm, is launching what is described as the first ever defined benefit (DB) portfolio allocation to bitcoin.
BOB, a project built on Bitcoin, is s making headlines with its bold plan to make Bitcoin the leader in decentralized finance (DeFi). By introducing a unique bridge to Ethereum, BOB is set to use Bitcoin's unmatched security and liquidity to challenge platforms like Ethereum and Solana, aiming to take over the DeFi space.
Bitwise's head of alpha strategies, Jeff Park, projects that a Trump win in the 2024 U.S. election could push BTC prices toward the $92,000 mark. Park isn't alone in this prediction; a number of analysts and financial institutions are entertaining similar thoughts.
The fact that Bitcoin ETFs are expected to surpass one million BTC in holdings is a noteworthy milestone that highlights the widespread institutional adoption of the digital asset. Currently, the total ETF holdings represent 97% of the way to holding one million BTC, with BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF leading the pack with nearly 400,000 BTC.
Cardano price could break free from its extended consolidation after Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson said ADA would be ‘bigger then BTC' in the recently concluded summit in Argentina. This statement has fueled speculation and enthusiasm among investors who wonder if Cardano could reach new all-time highs.
Bitcoin's Open Interest surged past $40 billion on Oct. 21, hitting $40.5 billion, according to CoinGlass, a pivotal moment in the crypto market. Open Interest, which tracks the total value of all active futures contracts, is a crucial sign of increased leverage and market buzz.
Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, suggests that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is on track to become a widely used currency by 2030, largely driven by the mass adoption of stablecoins. What Happened: Ju pointed out in a post on X on Thursday that Bitcoin's mining difficulty—a measure of competition—has surged by 378% over the past three years.
According to the market intelligence platform IntoTheBlock, Bitcoin (BTC), Dogecoin (DOGE), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Ethereum (ETH) have emerged as the coins with the longest holding period. This is significant because it indicates that crypto investors have the most faith in these coins.
Historically, only crypto-native companies held bitcoin on their balance sheets. However, a significant structural shift has occurred over the past four years.
While countries like the U.S. and Hong Kong have been embracing cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs), Japan is taking a more conservative approach. Despite its reputation as a tech-savvy nation and a leader in cryptocurrency regulation, Japan remains hesitant about approving spot Bitcoin ETFs.
Whether or not Bitcoin will become a stable currency in the future remains entirely dependent on its price.
The price of major cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) could soon reach six figures if this pattern plays out as expected. The vision of crypto investor and analyst, known in the community by the nickname Eljaboom, suggests such a possible development.
STOKR, a digital asset marketplace based in Europe, has successfully raised $7.98 million in a recent funding round.
India is considering banning cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) in favor of its own central bank digital currency (CBDC), with key regulatory institutions advocating for the move. This comes as the government is preparing a discussion paper on the future of crypto regulation in the country.
Botanix Labs is building Spiderchain to be compatible with EVM layers, allowing ny application or smart contract on an Ethereum layer to be effectively copied and pasted onto Bitcoin.
All eyes were on the US jobless claims on Thursday to see if there are any signs of weakness starting to creep into the job market.
"If Bitcoin breaks, then so does our industry as a whole, so we might as well use Bitcoin security for cross-chain DeFi," BOB co-founder Alexei Zamyatin, told CoinDesk.
BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF is drawing significant inflows, outpacing its Bitcoin counterparts.
Researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis suggest that a government can maintain a "permanent primary deficit" by imposing a ban or tax on Bitcoin (BTC).
Chainlink, a blockchain oracle provider, has announced its first expansion into Bitcoin's decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. It has collaborated with Botanix Labs to integrate Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) into the Spiderchain network.
Popular blockchain sleuth Whale Alert, which tracks down large cryptocurrency transactions and old wallets reemerging on the blockchain, has published the details of an ancient wallet that was last used almost 14 years ago – when mysterious Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto was still an active participant of the BitcoinTalk forum.
Bitcoin (BTC) is on the rise again, recently bouncing back to $67,661 after dipping to $65,000. This upward trend brings it closer to its all-time high, sparking excitement among traders and analysts. Despite hitting a resistance level, the cryptocurrency's recent dip is seen by some as a healthy correction rather than a reason to panic.
Bitcoin sails higher on US jobless claims, with the BTC price dip to $65,000 swiftly being left behind.
Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) potential to reach new all-time highs could be linked to the movements of gold, according to experts, who draw parallels between the two assets based on historical trends. What Happened: As gold continues its upward trajectory, some analysts are looking to the yellow metal's performance as a potential indicator of when Bitcoin might experience its next major breakout, according to a Coindesk report.
Crypto enthusiast Anthony Pompliano has projected a Bitcoin price surge in the coming months. He noted that Bitcoin's decentralized nature makes it immune to offensive government actions.
Michael Saylor, a co-founder and currently the executive chairman of MicroStrategy business software giant, has shared a regular Bitcoin-themed tweet with the cryptocurrency community.
Bitcoin options traders are increasingly buying post-U.S. election expiry call options in the $70,000-$80,000 range, according to an analyst.
Memecoins have surged in popularity, outpacing Bitcoin in both search interest and market gains, but how long the trend will last is unclear.
On Oct. 24, at block height 867,127, a bitcoin wallet from 2011 suddenly moved 150 bitcoins, marking the first transaction in over 13 years. This is the fifth occurrence this month of bitcoins from 2011 being spent, and it's extremely likely that most of these transactions are all connected to the same individual or entity.
Crypto Market Today: The crypto business has seen a modest rise over the previous day, surging 0.69%, pushing the total market cap to $2.3 Trillion. Investors and traders also showed optimism, which led to the 24-hour volume climbing by 19.53% to $82.4 billion.
A Bitcoin whale has transferred 850 BTC worth approximately $57.3 million to Binance. This adds to previous asset movement to centralized crypto exchanges as some analysts flag a correction.
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The Bitcoin market continues to see a lot of supportive action overall, but also has to watch the resistance area above, as there is a massive wall near the $74,000 level. This is a “buy on the dip market” from what I can see.
TL;DR Retail Investors Return Slowly: Bitcoin retail investors are re-entering the market, but their holdings have only increased by 1,000 BTC in the last month, indicating a historically slow accumulation rate.
A recent paper from the ECB in which the authors claim the existence of Bitcoin could impoverish non-holders and latecomers drew the ire from many bitcoiners
Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, has predicted that Bitcoin could transition from a speculative investment to a standard currency by 2030. Ju cited increasing institutional involvement and declining volatility as key factors.
I just learned Jack Dorsey provides over 60% of Bitcoin Core's funding - I think we need to decentralize their support.