Spot Bitcoin ETFs have started this week on a positive note, while spot Ether ETFs continued their third consecutive trading day of negative flows. Data from SoSoValue shows that the 12 spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the U.S. recorded $61.98 million in inflows on Aug. 19, representing a 72% increase compared to the net inflows of $36.01 million on the same day. BlackRock’s IBIT led the lot with $92.7 million, bringing its total inflows since launch to $20.48 billion. Fidelity’s FBTC followed with modest inflows of $3.9 million. These funds…
Month: August 2024
Floki Scores Deals With EPL Teams to Boost FLOKI and Ecosystem Tokens
“It is a potential multi-year agreement and a minimum one-year/season deal,” a Floki team member told CoinDesk in an interview. “Regarding the benefits to Floki holders, there are many such as increased brand awareness & recognition as well as the exposure to our ecosystem and community.” Source
Solana (SOL) Continues Sideways Move As Outflows Record $39M
Solana (SOL) has recovered 30% of its price since the Black Monday crash, hovering between the $155-$140 range. Recent reports revealed the Solana-based investment products were among the largest losers last week after registering over $30 million in outflows. The token continued its sideways trajectory despite the negative net flows and memecoin’s trading activity decline over the week. As a result, SOL’s recent performance was praised by some crypto analysts who deem the cryptocurrency a safe bet. Related Reading Solana ETPs See Record Outflows CoinShares’ recent report revealed that last…
Bitcoin reaches $61k, old coins enter chain
Bitcoin has finally breached the $61,000 mark again after a week of bearish consolidations. Bitcoin (BTC) is up by 4% in the past 24 hours and is trading at $61,050 at the time of writing, with its market cap surpassing the $1.2 trillion mark for the first time in the past week. BTC price, whale activity, RSI and dormant circulation – Aug. 20 | Source: Santiment Moreover, Bitcoin’s daily trading volume increased by 49%, reaching $29 billion. Following the price surge, old BTC holders have started making movements. According to…
Bitcoin (BTC) Pops Over $61K, XRP Leads Gains Among Crypto Majors
“We have seen both NYSE and NASDAQ withdraw their applications to list BTC ETF options over the past 72 hours, adding more headwinds to wider mainstream adoption at least in the short term,” Augustine Fan, head of insights at SOFA.org, said in a Telegram message. “TradFi continues to be cautious with ETF ETH buying on the lack of clarity over staking legalities,” Fan added, referring to ether’s (ETH) underperformance compared to bitcoin in the past week. Source
Bitcoin Price Could Surge 200% To Cross $100,000 If This Happens
A crypto analyst has predicted that Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s largest cryptocurrency could see its price surging as high as $100,000, representing a 200% increase from its current value. However, the analyst noted that this bullish projection would occur only when certain conditions are met. Bitcoin Could Rise To $100,000 In an X (formerly Twitter) post on August 15, Jamie Coutts, the Chief crypto analyst at Real Vision shared his bullish expectations for Bitcoin in 2024. The analyst predicts that Bitcoin could experience a 200% surge, potentially reaching $100,000 before…
U.S. Elections-Linked Bitcoin (BTC) Options Draw Nearly $350M in Open Interest
The call option at the strike price of $80,000 is the most popular, boasting an open interest of over $39 million. Broadly speaking, open interest is mainly concentrated in higher strike calls, starting from $70,000 to $140,000. That’s a sign of traders positioning for new record highs around the election time. Original
BNB Incubation Alliance Showcases Promising Blockchain Projects at Bitcoin 2024 and EthCC
Luisa Crawford Aug 20, 2024 05:19 BNB Chain’s Incubation Alliance highlighted early-stage blockchain projects at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville and EthCC in Brussels, emphasizing support for startups. The BNB Chain Incubation Alliance (BIA) has recently made significant strides within the blockchain community, showcasing the potential of early-stage projects at two major events: EthCC in Brussels and Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville, according to the BNB Chain Blog. How BIA Works The BNB Incubation Alliance (BIA) functions as an incubator aimed at expediting the…
Bank of Ghana Unveils Proposed Virtual Asset Regulations
The Bank of Ghana has released draft regulations aimed at creating a framework for the cryptocurrency industry. The rules are designed to protect consumers, prevent financial crimes, and encourage financial inclusion. Virtual asset service providers (VASPs) will be required to register and meet strict standards, while commercial banks are prohibited from dealing directly with virtual […] Source CryptoX Portal
What Does This Mean For ETH?
Meet Samuel Edyme, Nickname – HIM-buktu. A web3 content writer, journalist, and aspiring trader, Edyme is as versatile as they come. With a knack for words and a nose for trends, he has penned pieces for numerous industry player, including AMBCrypto, Blockchain.News, and Blockchain Reporter, among others. Edyme’s foray into the crypto universe is nothing short of cinematic. His journey began not with a triumphant investment, but with a scam. Yes, a Ponzi scheme that used crypto as payment roped him in. Rather than retreating, he emerged wiser and more…