In the three previous halvings, there was little up for grabs other than bragging rights for mining the first block. However, the advent of the Ordinals protocol meant sats – the smallest denomination of bitcoin, equal to 0.00000001 BTC – could be identified and traded as if they were unique tokens, similar to non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on other networks. Original
The U.S. SEC has again postponed its decision on applications for spot Bitcoin ETF options. According to a recent filing, the SEC delayed its decision to launch options trading on the Bitcoin ETF while requesting public comment. The SEC said comments must be provided within the next 21 days and rebuttals within 35 days. The agency has questioned whether options on spot Bitcoin ETFs should follow the same rules as stocks. “Whether options on the specified Bitcoin ETPs should be subject to the same position limits as options on stock, and whether the available…
Yen, the third-most traded fiat currency in foreign exchange markets, has fallen flat against Bitcoin. The Japanese yen crashed to a 34-year low as authorities struggled to stem hyperinflation in the economy. According to Bloomberg, Japan’s sovereign fiat money suffers mainly due to a difference between local interest rates and U.S. Federal Reserve rates. While the Japanese government navigates this conundrum, Bitcoin (BTC) has outstaged the yen in direct monetary value. On April 25, Google Finance showed that one Japanese yen equaled zero BTC. Japanese yen against BTC chart |…
The Bitcoin funding rate has gone negative for the first time since October 2023. Citing data from CryptoQuant, the negative rate traders pay to open new long positions in the perpetual futures market underscores the moderation of Bitcoin demand after a record demand for BTC in March. In March, the price of Bitcoin reached a new all-time high at $73,000. However, BTC has since corrected by almost 13%, trading at $63,400 at the time of writing, according to CoinMarketCap. CryptoQuant notes that net inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs have decreased…
According to recent data, transactions linked to the Runes protocol have been notably high in block utilization since its implementation on April 19. Figures from April 23 show that transactions involving Runes accounted for 81% of block usage on that day. In contrast, traditional financial activities constituted only 18.8% of the transactions processed. As Runes […] Original
BlackRock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), which trades under the ticker IBIT on Nasdaq, fell out of favor on Wednesday, preliminary data published by Farside Investors showed. For the first time since going live on Jan. 11, the fund did not draw any investor money, snapping a 71-day inflows streak. Seven of the other 10 funds followed IBIT’s lead. Fidelity’s FBTC and the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) registered inflows of $5.6 million and $4.2 million, respectively, while Grayscale’s GBTC bled $130.4 million, leading to a net cumulative outflow of…
Learn how to earn Bitcoin (BTC) through mining, trading, freelancing, airdrops, and incentivized social media. Following the SEC’s approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S. in January, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market cap has increasingly become more popular. Many may want to own a piece of Bitcoin, but with it currently priced at more than $65,000, buying the cryptocurrency is outside many people’s reach. However, there are several ways to earn Bitcoin and slowly grow your stash over time. In this article, we look at some…
Banking giant Morgan Stanley could soon allow its 15,000 brokers to pitch Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF) to their customers. According to an AdvisorHub report citing executive sources, the bank has only offered these options on an unsolicited basis, meaning that brokers do not explicitly advise investing in Bitcoin ETF. Customers would have to reach out to their advisors at the brokerages. As a part of the policy change, the bank is establishing a groundwork for solicited purchases. This will be accompanied by risk tolerance requirements, alongside limits placed on allocation…
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BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has seen its first day of $0 inflows since Bitcoin ETFs were launched in the United States in January. Since its start on Jan 11, IBIT has continuously drawn millions of dollars in daily investments, totaling approximately $15.5 billion in just 71 days. However, BlackRock’s inflow run ended on April 24, when it recorded $0 inflows. Bitcoin ETF Flow (US$ million) – 2024-04-24 TOTAL NET FLOW: -120.6(Provisional data) IBIT: 0FBTC: 5.6BITB: 0ARKB: 4.2BTCO: 0EZBC: 0BRRR: 0HODL: 0BTCW: 0GBTC: -130.4DEFI: 0 For all the data &…