As bitcoin maintains its orbit just north of $97,000 globally, South Korea’s digital currency enthusiasts are navigating a stratospheric valuation of $101,479 per unit—a celestial discrepancy rooted in local dynamics. South Korea’s Crypto Fever Sparks Ongoing Bitcoin Price Premium This persistent premium, documented by cryptoquant.com since mid-January, reflects a dual-engine mechanism unique to the nation. […] Original
South Korea must embrace cryptocurrency ETFs now to stay ahead, says the Korea Exchange chairman, calling them a game-changer for market growth and financial innovation. Crypto ETFs Are the Future: Korea Exchange Chairman Pushes for Approval Jung Eun-bo, chairman of the Korea Exchange, has called for the listing of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in South […] Source
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) which regulates the U.S. derivatives market said it will hold a CEO Forum with leaders from Coinbase, Ripple, Circle, Crypto.com, and Moonpay to evaluate a digital asset markets pilot program. The announcement was made on Friday and the purpose of the program will be to establish regulatory clarity around […] Source CryptoX Portal
Bitcoin’s correlation with global markets—attributed by some to increased institutional investment and algorithmic trading—challenges the narrative of it being a safe-haven asset, similar to gold. Bitcoin’s ‘Safe Haven’ Claim Challenged Following the U.S. imposition of a 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports, bitcoin (BTC) briefly plummeted below $93,000, dragging the crypto market down. The […] Original
The cryptocurrency sphere displayed modest equilibrium midweek, its total valuation clinging to $3.2 trillion—a fractional percentage point uplift from the prior day’s start. Crypto Markets Hold Steady at $3.2T as TRUMP Meme Coin Defies Bearish Tide Barely 38% of digital assets flirted with optimism, as the TRUMP meme coin, crowned the day’s champion, vaulted over […] Source CryptoX Portal
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s legal campaign against prediction market platforms such as Polymarket and Kalshi can’t just be shut down, according to Caroline Pham, the acting agency chairman put in place by President Donald Trump. Pham said the agency will gather experts for a roundtable meeting, probably next month, that can build a case for how the commission ought to approach regulation and oversight of firms that offer betting on event contracts. She noted that despite her continued objections in recent years to former Chairman Rostin Behnam’s enforcement…
According to an analysis by QCP Capital, crypto markets remain turbulent as traders evaluate unfolding geopolitical events and macroeconomic influences. QCP Analysts Remain Cautious About Negative Geopolitical Shocks From U.S.-China Tensions QCP Capital notes that traditional financial markets continue to experience erratic trading, with the S&P 500 laboring to sustain the crucial 6,000 mark. This […] Source CryptoX Portal
Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the U.S. shifted to outflows on Feb. 3 as Bitcoin dipped to a three-week low, as the risk of a trade war spooked investors and caused over $2 billion in liquidation in the crypto derivatives market. According to data from SoSoValue, the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net outflow of $234.54 million on Monday, Feb. 3 ending their four-day inflow streak that drew in over $1 billion into the funds. The majority of outflows came from Fidelity’s FBTC which saw $177.64 million exit the…
Bitcoin plunged to $92,111 on Sunday, slashing more than 8.5% of its value in just 24 hours and triggering $1.23 billion in liquidations across crypto derivatives markets as bearish sentiment took hold. Bitcoin’s Worst Day in Weeks The leading cryptocurrency extended its decline after retreating from the weekend peak of $101,361, with its downturn fueling […] Original
Este artículo también está disponible en español. In a new investor note published on January 29, 2025, Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, questioned whether the historical four-year market cycle of Bitcoin could finally be coming to an end. His reasoning is rooted in seismic shifts in US policy toward crypto, highlighted by a recent executive order from President Trump aimed at solidifying the nation’s leadership in digital assets. Could 2026 Buck The Bitcoin Bear Trend? Hougan’s note begins with an explanation of the so-called “four-year cycle,” where Bitcoin…