Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded $294.29 million in net inflows on Oct. 22 even as Bitcoin’s price fell below $67,000. On Oct. 22, Bitcoin saw a price drop of 3.25%, falling from an intraday high of $69,227 to a low of $66,975. This decline contributed to over $167 million in long liquidations across the crypto market, with Bitcoin alone accounting for $40.53 million of these liquidations, second only to Ethereum, which saw $55.9 million in long liquidations. At the time of writing, Bitcoin (BTC) was trading at around $67,500, down…
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Bitcoin Miner Ionic Digital Renews IPO Push, Reports Significant BTC Holdings
Ionic Digital has revived its plans for an initial public offering (IPO) following the appointment of BDO USA as its new auditor. The company, which is primarily involved in bitcoin (BTC) mining, also revealed that it holds 2,102.29 BTC, valued at $135.3 million as of Sept. 30, 2024. Ionic Digital Revives IPO Plan, Reports 2,102 […] Original
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Pulls Back Below $67K as Crypto Rally Cools
Checking possible catalysts for today’s action, one need look no further than the recent price movement: bitcoin had risen in near-continuous fashion since dipping to just under $60,000 eleven days ago – a modest reversal was surely in the cards at some point. There’s also been a sharp rise in interest rates across Western economies on Monday, among them 10 basis point gains in both the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield and the German 10-year Bund yield. Other things being equal, higher rates can often pressure prices of risk assets, bitcoin…
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Faces Critical Resistance Above $69.5K
On Oct. 21, 2024, bitcoin is trading at $68,322, supported by a market cap of $1.35 trillion. The cryptocurrency saw a 24-hour trading range between $68,145 and $69,431, with a trading volume reaching $28.79 billion. Technical indicators from multiple time frames present a mixed picture, highlighting crucial entry and exit points for traders. Bitcoin In […] Original
First Mover Americas: BTC Peeps Above $69K as Macro Favors Bulls
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 21, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. Source
Bitcoin Gets Bullish MACD Signal as BTC Eyes $70K Breakout
The moving average convergence divergence (MACD) histogram, a technical analysis indicator used to gauge trend strength and changes, has flipped positive on the weekly chart for the first time since April, according to charting platform TradingView. It signifies a renewed upward shift in momentum, implying a bullish resolution to bitcoin’s prolonged back and forth trading between $50,000 and $70,000. Source
Long-Silent Bitcoin Whale Resurfaces After 10 Years As BTC Nears $69,000
They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer…
BTC Hits $69K Amid Big Market Moves: Here’s How Markets Are Moving
On Sunday, bitcoin (BTC) climbed past $69,000, hitting an intraday peak of $69,363 per coin. Over the past week, BTC gained 9.3%, expanded 63% since the start of the year, and increased by 132% over the last 12 months. The global trading volume across the crypto economy sits at $71.30 billion, with BTC contributing $15.25 […] Source CryptoX Portal
Bitcoin ETF Holdings Push Steadily Toward the 1 Million BTC Threshold
Following Friday’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) activity, the numbers reveal that the 12 ETFs are on the brink of reaching the impressive milestone of 1 million bitcoins. As of this weekend, the funds are just shy of 42,000 BTC from hitting that target. Massive Bitcoin Inflows Drive ETFs Closer to 1 Million Bitcoin Milestone […] Original
NYSE, Cboe Win SEC Approval for Bitcoin (BTC) ETF Options
In its NYSE approval, the SEC wrote that it believes options on the bitcoin ETFs “would permit hedging, and allow for more liquidity, better price efficiency, and less volatility with respect to the underlying Funds,” as well as “enhance the transparency and efficiency of markets in these and correlated products.” Original