Bitcoin takes ‘lion’s share’ as institutional inflows hit 7-month high

Bitcoin (BTC) rebounding 40% in January sparked the largest inflows of institutional cash since June 2022, data shows. In its “Digital Asset Fund Flows” Weekly” report on Jan. 30, digital asset investment and trading group CoinShares confirmed $117 million headed into crypto in the last week of the month. Institutions “not sold” on post-merge Ethereum Bitcoin is still on the radar as an institutional investment opportunity. As demonstrated by CoinShares’ latest data, it took a matter of weeks of BTC price action recouping prior losses to spark a major turnaround…

Bitcoin sees golden cross which last hit 2 months before all-time high

Bitcoin (BTC) lingered near $23,000 on Feb. 7 as a key chart phenomenon hit for the first time in 18 months. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView Battle of the Bitcoin crosses begins Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD tracking sideways overnight, having shunned volatility at the week’s first Wall Street open. While failing to flip $23,000 to support, the pair nonetheless saw a potentially significant event on Feb. 6 in the form of a “golden cross” on the daily chart. This refers to the rising…

Lightning Network Surges to All-time High as Bitcoin Short-term Rally Continues

As use case appeal strengthens, the Lightning Network is now at an all-time high of over 5,490 BTC or $128 million in capacity.  According to reports, the Lightning Network recently attained an all-time high as Bitcoin continues to rally. According to The Block, the amount of BTC locked in the Bitcoin (BTC) payments network reached a record high, with the Layer 2 network’s capacity growing by more than 5,490 BTC. This increment, which translates to $128 million, is up from the 3,350 BTC recorded early last year. Lightning Network All-time…

Meme Coin Economy Swells by $5.8 Billion in Less Than a Month, Suggesting Demand for Meme Tokens Still High – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

The meme coin economy has grown significantly over the past 27 days, increasing 34.52% against the U.S. dollar. The largest meme coin by market capitalization, dogecoin, has risen 29.5% in the past month, while the second-largest meme coin, shiba inu, has jumped 71.9% in 30 days. Since Jan. 9, 2023, the overall value of the meme token economy has increased by $5.8 billion. Dogecoin and Shiba Inu Dominate Meme Coin Market With 94% Market Share The top meme coins by market capitalization have gained in value against the U.S. dollar…

SHIB Jumps 13% on Saturday, Hitting a 4-Month High – Market Updates Bitcoin News

Shiba inu extended recent gains into the weekend, as the meme coin rose to its highest point in four months. Today’s surge saw prices climb by as much as 13%, and comes despite cryptocurrency markets mostly consolidating. Dogecoin also moved higher, breaking out of a recent ceiling in the process. Shiba inu (SHIB) Shiba inu (SHIB) was one of the biggest movers in the market for a second consecutive session, with prices rising by as much as 13% higher today. SHIB/USD rose to a high of$0.00001457 on Saturday, which was…

BTC Falls From Recent High, Ahead of US Non-Farm Payrolls – Market Updates Bitcoin News

Bitcoin retreated from a six month high on Feb. 3, as bears reentered the market ahead of today’s U.S. non-farm payrolls (NFP) report. Following a move above the $24,000 level on Thursday, sentiment shifted, as traders prepared for the pivotal report, which is expected to come in at 185,000. Ethereum was also in the red, giving up a five month peak in the process. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) fell lower on Friday, as market volatility rose ahead of the latest U.S. non-farm payrolls (NFP) report. Following a high of $24,091.54 on…

Smart Contract Token Market Soars to $332 Billion; Defi Value Reaches High Not Seen Since FTX Collapse – Defi Bitcoin News

The smart contract token economy rose 5.6% against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, reaching $332 billion. Additionally, the value locked in decentralized finance (defi) increased to nearly $50 billion, a record high not seen since the collapse of FTX. Smart Contract Economy and Defi TVL Bounces Back On Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, the top smart contract platform coin economy increased to $332.86 billion, a rise of 5.6% in the last 24 hours. Currently, roughly $20.44 billion in global trading volume is paired with smart contract tokens. Of the top ten…

BTC Jumps to 6-Month High Above $24,000 – Market Updates Bitcoin News

Bitcoin surged above $24,000 on Feb. 02, as markets continued to react to the latest U.S. Federal Reserve policy decision. On Wednesday, the central bank moved to increase rates by 25 basis points, while signaling that further hikes could be on the cards. Ethereum also rallied, with prices nearing $1,700. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) rose to a six-month high on Thursday, with prices climbing above $24,000 for the first time since August. The move came as the Federal Reserve opted to increase interest rates by 25 basis points in its latest…

Following APT’s 400% Rise Since Late December, Aptos Drops 20% From All-Time High  – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

On Jan. 26, 2023, the cryptocurrency asset aptos (APT) reached an all-time high and then lost 20% of its value over the next five days. In the past 24 hours, it also shed 8.3% against the U.S. dollar. Despite the decline from its all-time high, APT is still up 349% compared to last month’s exchange rate. Aptos Hits $20 Ceiling, Slides 20% Lower From All-Time High Aptos, a layer one (L1) blockchain created by two developers from the former Diem cryptocurrency project at Meta, saw significant growth against the U.S.…