Crypto Options Volume on CME Rose to Nearly $1B in July: CCData
[Aug 4, 2023 12:01 AM] The increase in BTC options volume on the CME suggests that institutions might be hedging their positions.
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Coinbase Looking to Add Lightning Network Support
[Aug 3, 2023 9:30 PM] Coinbase, one of the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchanges, is moving to add support for Lightning Network on its trading platform. Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, confirmed that the exchange was looking into the best ways to achieve this…
ProShares, Bitwise File for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
[Aug 3, 2023 7:53 PM] If approved, the fund will measure "the performance of holding long positions in the nearest maturing monthly bitcoin and ether futures contracts."
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Remains Calm Above $29.1 K but Is Higher Volatility in Its Future?
[Aug 3, 2023 7:26 PM] PLUS: A decrease in bitcoin supply active a year ago indicates that long-term holders have reduced their bitcoin exposure. Is hodling starting to wane?
New York Man Admits to Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Hack From 2016, Pleads Guilty With Wife to Money Laundering
[Aug 3, 2023 4:30 PM] In an unexpected revelation, Ilya Lichtenstein, 35, confessed to being the original hacker behind the 2016 cyberattack on crypto exchange Bitfinex, a theft that was once worth $4.5 billion. Lichtenstein made the admission while pleading guilty to…
Bitcoin Magazine Names Mark Goodwin Editor-in-Chief
[Aug 3, 2023 12:34 PM] Veteran Bitcoin Magazine reporter and Bitcoin Magazine Print Lead Mark Goodwin has been named Bitcoin Magazine’s newest Editor in Chief.Joining the Bitcoin Magazine team in 2021 as an opinion columnist and contributor, Goodwin has been instrumental…
Elon Musk’s X Seeks Data Partner to Build Trading Service on App: Semafor
[Aug 3, 2023 11:44 AM] Elon Musk’s soon-to-be super app X, formerly known as Twitter, is looking for a financial-data giant to build a trading hub inside the app, news outlet Semafor reported citing documents and people familiar with the matter.
Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin ETFs Will Be the ‘Super Tanker’ for His MicroStrategy ‘Sports Car’
[Aug 3, 2023 10:06 AM] MicroStrategy (MSTR) CEO Michael Saylor said his software company will continue to be the go-to company for investors to gain exposure to bitcoin (BTC) without directly buying it, even if a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) is rolled out.
Tether Is Going on a Bitcoin Buying Spree, but It Should Be Holding Cash
[Aug 3, 2023 9:38 AM] The USDT issuer Tether says it holds a lot of U.S. Treasuries and made a lot of money last quarter.
BTC price risks new sub-$29K dip as Binance fears test Bitcoin bulls
[Aug 3, 2023 8:40 AM] Bitcoin is not done with short-term BTC price downside, analysis predicts, with overall volatility still among its lowest-ever levels.
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Moves Back Below $29,000, as Bullish Sentiment Weakens
[Aug 3, 2023 6:10 AM] Bitcoin was once again trading below the $29,000 level on Thursday, as bulls retreated following yesterday’s gains. The drop appeared to come as traders secured profits, following a failed breakout of a key price point. Ethereum also edged…
MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor Says Spot ETF Approvals Have No Bearing On Bitcoin Strategy
[Aug 3, 2023 5:00 AM] MicroStrategy co-founder and former CEO Michael Saylor has stated that potential Spot Bitcoin ETF approvals will not influence the company’s “Bitcoin Strategy.” MicroStrategy Has A Unique Bitcoin Offering During a discussion with Bloomberg on…
DOJ Action Against Binance: A Hidden Blessing For Bitcoin And Crypto Markets?
[Aug 3, 2023 2:30 AM] The looming prospect of a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) action against Binance, the largest crypto exchange, may hold a silver lining for Bitcoin and the broader markets. Even if this sounds crazy at first, there are good arguments for it…
Bitcoin Price Stuck In Range But Here’s Why Bulls Are Safe?
[Aug 2, 2023 11:09 PM] Bitcoin price is moving lower below $29,500. BTC could start a fresh increase if there is a close above the $30,000 resistance zone. Bitcoin is slowly moving lower below the $29,500 pivot level. The price is trading below $29,300 and the 100 hourly…
MicroStrategy to stay on Bitcoin course even if spot ETFs approved: Saylor
[Aug 2, 2023 10:07 PM] Michael Saylor compared his firm to a “sportscar” whereas a spot ETF will be like a “supertanker” when it came to giving investors Bitcoin exposure.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Turns Range-Bound Again Amid an Absence of Fresh Capital; Altcoins Dip Further Into Red
[Aug 2, 2023 8:15 PM] PLUS: A spot bitcoin ETF may be in the offing, and crypto prices are unpredictable, but MicroStrategy "still fills a need in the marketplace," the president of crypto asset fund ProChain Capital told CoinDesk TV.
Why Isn’t Bitcoin Outperforming Most Risk Assets? A Market Conundrum
[Aug 2, 2023 6:00 PM] Mike McGlone, Senior Commodity Strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, has recently suggested that Bitcoin’s (BTC) underperformance compared to the stock market may be a warning sign for investors. BTC’s Failure To Outshine In A Bull Market…
ETF Analysts: Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Odds at 65% Amid Pressure From Blackrock
[Aug 2, 2023 5:30 PM] According to James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas, two analysts specializing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) at Bloomberg, the likelihood of a spot bitcoin ETF debut in the U.S. has surged to 65%. These analysts attribute this increase to…
This Long-Term Bitcoin Price Average Is Setting ATHs
[Aug 2, 2023 5:02 PM] Bitcoin price is nowhere near setting new all-time highs, but an important long-term price average is doing so, day after day, month after month. What is this moving average being referenced, and what does it setting new highs potentially mean?…
KuCoin Shuts Down Bitcoin And Litecoin Mining Pools Amid Market Turmoil
Price analysis 8/2: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, DOGE, ADA, SOL, MATIC, LTC, DOT
[Aug 2, 2023 12:07 PM] Bitcoin is witnessing a strong battle between the bulls and the bears, with the sellers currently holding a slight edge.
Binance Could Face U.S. Fraud Charges, but Prosecutors Worry About Risk of Bank Run: Semafor
[Aug 2, 2023 11:04 AM] The price of bitcoin (BTC) and Binance's BNB token immediately fell following the report.
Buying Pressure Incoming? MicroStrategy Files Notice With SEC To Sell $750 Million In Stocks
[Aug 2, 2023 11:00 AM] In a recent development, MicroStrategy, a US-based software firm, has announced intentions to raise about $750 million through stock sales. According to the platform, which is currently one of the biggest corporate holders of Bitcoin, proceeds…
Bitcoin ETF Approval Odds Just Got Better: Bloomberg Analysts
[Aug 2, 2023 10:02 AM] “The odds of a spot Bitcoin ETF launching this year are up to 65%, in our eyes, after a flurry of developments,” analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas wrote. They previously assigned a 50% probability.
Bitcoin Funding Rates Most Positive Since Feb, Long Squeeze Soon?
[Aug 2, 2023 10:00 AM] Data shows that Bitcoin funding rates have risen to the greenest levels since February 2023, something that could increase the risk of a long squeeze. Bitcoin Funding Rates Are At Highest Levels Since February As pointed out by an analyst in a…
Bitcoin Venture Capital Is Anything but Boring: Crypto Long & Short
[Aug 2, 2023 10:00 AM] The purposeful approach to Bitcoin Core development fuels the idea that “nothing is happening on Bitcoin,” but innovation is actually robust.
Bitcoin Is 'Big Barbie' Energy
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Why You Should Care About Litecoin: It's the Backbone of Dogecoin
[Aug 2, 2023 9:46 AM] Litecoin, a blockchain cloned from Bitcoin in 2011 that underwent a key milestone on Wednesday known as a “halving,” provides network security to Dogecoin via a process called “merged mining.”
Litecoin Undergoes Third 'Halving,' in Milestone for 12-Year-Old Blockchain
[Aug 2, 2023 9:15 AM] The blockchain's "halving," where the pace of new issuance of cryptocurrency gets cut in half every four years, took place Wednesday, when it reached data block 2,520,000.
First Mover Americas: Race for Ether ETFs Kicks Off With 6 Asset Managers Filing
[Aug 2, 2023 6:51 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 2, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.