This year, Bitcoin layer two (L2) solutions and sidechains have gained incredible traction, with the top ten Bitcoin-based sidechains or L2 protocols now controlling a combined $1.31 billion in total value locked (TVL). The latest figures reveal that more than 56% of this total is held within two prominent networks: Core and Bitlayer. Core and […] Original
Day: September 18, 2024
The Fed Will Tell Us Soon If Bitcoin Is at a New Baseline
There’s a lot of noise in crypto markets at the moment, particularly around bitcoin. Traders are likely to react to the news of a Fed rate cut with some retrenchment, as short-term market dynamics filter out. This is particularly driven by investor concerns about the direction of travel of the U.S., and global, economy. Source CryptoX Portal
Cash Is Still King, Consumers Would Prefer to Use It Over Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs): Deutsche Bank
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ICP-Based Bitcoin Token ‘ckBTC’ Will Bridge to Cosmos Through Osmosis
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Bitcoin (BTC)’s Rise Over $61K Could Signal Local Top, Binance Volume Indicates
Surges in Binance spot volume have coincided with local market tops in the past. In fact, similar instances on Aug. 8, 15, 20 and 23 were all followed by a pullback in the price of bitcoin. True to form, the cryptocurrency has retreated below $60,000 following this most recent uptick. Original
Don’t count on China’s trillion-dollar stimulus to rescue Bitcoin
Could a flood of new liquidity from China’s massive stimulus spill into the crypto market, or is the excitement surrounding Bitcoin just misplaced optimism? Bitcoin to the moon? Lately, there’s been a lot of chatter about China’s potential $1.4 trillion stimulus, with some reports suggesting it could ignite a new crypto boom and send prices soaring. Forbes, in particular, hinted at a “shock and awe” injection that might have wide-reaching effects, including on the crypto market. While the idea of this massive stimulus driving the crypto market to new heights…
Bitcoin Price (BTC) Fell 0.6% While Ether Price Dropped 1.9%
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Bitcoin ETFs Boosted by $186.76M; Grayscale’s Ether Fund Struggles
On Tuesday, 12 bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) pulled in a hefty $186.76 million in inflows, while nine ether ETFs saw yet another round of outflows. The primary source of the ether losses? Grayscale’s ETHE, which has experienced a $2.75 billion outflow since July 23. Bitcoin ETFs Shine as Ether Funds Stumble Again As reported by […] Original
Blackrock makes its case for Bitcoin as its price stalls
Blackrock, the largest asset manager in the world, has published a comprehensive report on Bitcoin. In a report, BlackRock executives Samara Cohen, Robert Mitchnick, and Russell Brownback noted that Bitcoin (BTC) was a unique asset for diversification purposes. Bitcoin solves core money problems This report is notable because of the roles of the authors at BlackRock. Cohen is the Chief Investment Officer of ETF and index investments, Mitchnick is the company’s head of assets, and Brownback heads global positioning for fixed income. First, they noted that Bitcoin is a limited…
Can Bulls Stage A Comeback?
Este artículo también está disponible en español. Chainlink is facing increasing bearish pressure as its price continues to edge lower, signalling a potential move toward the further downside. After a period of consolidation, the bears have regained control, pushing Chainlink closer toward the $9.28 support level. However, bulls may not be ready to give up just yet. With market sentiment fluctuating, the possibility of a bullish comeback looms on the horizon. By examining key technical indicators and market sentiment, we seek to determine if LINK is poised for a deeper decline…