Day: February 20, 2024

Analyst Envisions $600K Price Tag, Assessed In Gold Ounces

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Renowned Bitcoin analyst PlanB, known for his stock-to-flow model for BTC, has made a bold prediction regarding the future price of BTC. What sets this forecast apart is its evaluation in terms of gold ounces, shedding light on a unique perspective. The PlanB Projection: Bitcoin Meteoric Rise According to PlanB’s recent post on X, he foresees a monumental shift in Bitcoin’s value, expected to rise significantly in the coming years. Drawing a comparison with gold, PlanB highlighted that currently, one Bitcoin is equivalent to 26 ounces of gold, valuing an…

Bitcoin Price Consolidates Below Resistance, Are Dips Still Supported?

Bitcoin price is correcting gains from the $52,500 resistance. BTC must stay above the $50,500 support to remain in a bullish zone this month. Bitcoin price is struggling to clear the $52,800 resistance zone. The price is trading below $52,200 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $52,200 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase unless there is a clear move below the $50,500 support.…

Crypto exchange FixedFloat reportedly suffers $26m hacker attack

Automatic decentralized crypto exchange FixedFloat seemingly suffered a multi-million hacker attack, resulting in a loss of Bitcoin and Ethereum. In an X post on Feb. 18, the FixedFloat team addressed the issue after it was first reported by blockchain researcher @reprove. While the details regarding the nature of the hack remain undisclosed, the developers characterized it as a “minor problem.” Despite this, the acknowledged a loss of at least 1,700 Ethereum (ETH), valued at approximately $4.7 million at the time of writing. , @FixedFloat just got exploited/the developer ran away…

Alameda Research’s Worldcoin Investment Hits All-Time High, Exceeding $50M As WLD Price Climbs

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Worldcoin, the digital identity token ERC-20 project on the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain, has garnered significant attention. Its native token, WLD, emerges as the top performer among the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.  The token has experienced a remarkable 31% uptrend in just 24 hours and a staggering 217% surge over the past fourteen days. This surge not only marks a new all-time high for WLD but also positively impacts Alameda Research, the now-bankrupt trading arm of the defunct FTX exchange, which holds a substantial stake in Worldcoin. Alameda Research’s…

Edward Snowden Calls Bitcoin ‘Most Significant Monetary Advance Since the Creation of Coinage’

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Edward Snowden, a privacy advocate and former National Security Agency (NSA) contractor and whistleblower, says bitcoin “is the most significant monetary advance since the creation of coinage.” He views his statement as “unpopular but true.” Edward Snowden’s ‘Unpopular but True’ Bitcoin Statement Edward Snowden, a privacy advocate, posted about bitcoin on social media platform X […] Original

Analyst Predicts $58,000 Surge Before Halving, But There’s A Catch

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As Bitcoin continues its bullish momentum, renowned analyst Michaël van de Poppe has offered an optimistic outlook on the cryptocurrency’s price trajectory. Van de Poppe highlights the “massive” momentum behind Bitcoin, signalling a bullish trend in the market.  The analyst anticipates Bitcoin embarking on a “final surge” towards the $54,000 to $58,000 range, marking the culmination of the current pre-halving rally. However, there’s a catch: Van de Poppe predicts a short-term correction before this “final push.” The #Bitcoin chart looks great as the momentum is massive. I’m expecting a short-term…

South Korea considers further delay in crypto taxation ahead of general election

South Korea’s ruling People Power Party is proposing another delay in the implementation of cryptocurrency investment gains taxation, now potentially extending the start date to 2027. The move is part of the party’s campaign strategy for the forthcoming general election in April. The party has emphasized the need for a basic regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies as a priority over taxation. This includes plans to introduce new regulations for the crypto industry, focusing on crypto custody providers and token listing requirements. These proposed regulations aim to complement South Korea’s initial crypto…

Pantera Capital-backed NFT lending startup Arcade to airdrop 3m ARCD tokens

Lending platform for digital collectibles Arcade will airdrop 3% of the total supply of ARCD tokens to holders of select NFT collections. In a Medium blog, Arcade unveiled its “Clash of Clans” airdrop initiative, aiming to distribute ARCD tokens among 4,000 wallets, each eligible to claim 750 ARCD tokens. On Feb. 19 at 8:00pm UTC, the team will take a snapshot, with token distribution divided into two phases: whitelist and public claim. Security Reminder. Beware of impersonator accounts & DO NOT click on links that appear to be from @Arcade_xyz…

Ethereum Breaks $2,900, But Watch Out For Futures Overheating

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Ethereum has broken beyond the $2,900 level during the past day, but data shows the futures market may be starting to become overheated. Ethereum Has Now Broken Through The $2,900 Level While Bitcoin has slumped to an overall sideways trajectory recently, Ethereum appears to have decided to pick a path of its own, as the second largest asset in the sector has surged almost 4% over the past 24 hours. During this latest jump, Ethereum has touched the $2,900 mark for the first time since the start of May 2022.…