The Ethereum network has taken more in fees than Bitcoin for a record streak, but a fee reform proposal faces an uphill battle. Ethereum (ETH) transaction fees have exceeded those on the Bitcoin (BTC) network for two months straight. Crypto market data aggregator Messari tweeted about the streak on October 8, noting it is the […]
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The DoJ’s guidance around cryptocurrency enforcement, that cites “crime” and “criminals” 168 times, has been poorly received. The new cryptocurrency enforcement guidelines by the Department of Justice (DoJ) have received a negative response from segments of the crypto community. Published earlier today by the attorney general for the U.S. William Barr, the DOJ report aims […]
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The DeFi markets took a sharp downturn yesterday, with the combined capitalization of DeFi assets falling 25% while volumes shrunk 30%. The decentralized finance (DeFi) bubble continues to deflate, with crypto market data firm Sentiment reporting a 25% crash in the market capitalization of DeFi assets during yesterday alone. In a blog post published Oct. […]
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Bitcoin derivatives data show pro traders increased their short positions in the past three weeks. October has barely started and the price action in the crypto markets has been both exciting and worrisome. Bitcoin (BTC) has seen a strong $10.9K rejection and a quick $10.2K bottom over the past week. The whipsaw price action has […]
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Bitcoin and altcoins could remain range-bound for a few days as traders search for triggers that will start the next trending move. Crypto prices may be in a rut but that doesn’t mean product development and acquisitions cease to occur. This week Japanese financial firm SBI Holdings acquired a 100% stake in TaoTao cryptocurrency exchange. […]
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A 2,800 BTC sell wall on Binance heightens the chance of a sell off and is keeping Bitcoin price trapped below $11K. According to Cole Garner, a well-respected on-chain analyst, there is a 2,800 BTC sell wall on Binance. With Bitcoin (BTC) price currently trading at $10,700, this is equivalent to a batch of sell […]
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Discover the intricacies of short and long positions in crypto trading. These principles can be applied by both new and experienced traders. How can margin trading amplify the targets of long and short positions? Margin trading can magnify the potential results of long and short positions thanks to leverage — i.e., borrowed funds. Going long […]
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Whale clusters show three critical support levels Bitcoin must protect in order to see a larger rally in the near term. Bitcoin (BTC) whale clusters point toward three critical price levels to maintain a bullish market structure in the near term. Whale clusters form when large investors purchase Bitcoin and do not move it, making […]
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Traders expect a slow Q4 for Bitcoin and altcoins, especially as BTC’s dominance rate begins to climb higher. Bitcoin (BTC) price has been stuck in a range for weeks now but traders generally expect a slow fourth quarter for the top-ranked digital asset. Bitcoin quarterly returns (%). Source: Skew.com In 2018 and 2019 Q4 closed […]
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Bitcoin options open interest hits an all-time high as increased liquidity points to investors still being bullish on BTC. Open interest for Bitcoin options hit their all-time high of $2.14 billion on Sept. 24, a day before a huge quarterly expiry of 89,100 contracts — i.e., 47% of existing options contracts at the time. Options […]
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