Tag: Support

Saylor voices Bitcoin self-custody support amid backlash

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Bitcoin maximalist Michael Saylor believes Bitcoin’s ecosystem should welcome everyone and every type of custodial option available. Cryptocurrency community leaders and members criticized MicroStrategy executive chairman Michael Saylor for comments that seemingly criticized users who self-custody Bitcoin (BTC). Saylor suggested that so-called “crypto-anarchists” solely advocating against institutional safekeeping of digital assets were counterintuitive to Bitcoin’s regulatory security and mass adoption. The comments attracted scrutiny from Bitcoin proponents like ShapeShift founder Erik Voorhees and crypto developers like Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin. Buterin, in particular, found Saylor’s comments on custody to be “bat…

Solana (SOL) Hints at Downside Correction: Can It Hold Key Support?

Solana struggled to clear the $172 resistance zone. SOL price is correcting gains and might soon test the $162 support zone. SOL price is correcting gains from the $172 resistance zone against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $162 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break below a connecting bullish trend line with support at $166 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could revisit the $162 support zone before the bulls take a stand. Solana Price…

Bitcoin’s Bull Rally Hinges On $57K Support Level—Here’s Why It Matters

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Bitcoin (BTC) has continued its ascent in recent weeks, reclaiming major highs. However, recent analysis suggests that the $57,000 level could be one of the most critical support points for the ongoing bull rally. This insight comes from a CryptoQuant analyst, Burak Kesmeci, who highlighted the role of Bitcoin Spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) in shaping the market stance. Bitcoin Resilience At The $57,000 Level Spot ETFs have emerged as a major instrument in the Bitcoin ecosystem, offering a regulated entry point for institutional investors. According to Kesmeci, the average cost…

Crypto Exchange OKX Moves To Support USDC Ecosystem by Adding Six New Trading Pairs

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Cryptocurrency spot and derivatives exchange OKX is rolling out new trading pairs for the dollar-pegged USDC, the second-largest stablecoin by market cap.  In a statement, the Seychelles-based exchange says it is going to introduce six new spot trading pairs for USDC on Monday.  “To support the growth of the USDC ecosystem and meet our users’ diverse trading needs, OKX is introducing the following USDC trading pairs in our spot trading between 9:00 am and 9:30 am UTC on October 14, 2024: AEVO-USDC, ATH-USDC, CATI-USDC, ETHFI-USDC, JUP-USDC, ZETA-USDC.” OKX is bolstering…

Over 52 Million ETH Bought At $2,300, Will Ethereum Bulls Defend This Support?

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Este artículo también está disponible en español. Ethereum is flat at press time, moving inside a narrow $400 range with caps at $2,300 on the lower end and $2,800 as the upper limit. Even though investors are upbeat, expecting prices to soar in the coming sessions, uncertainty continues to engulf the market. Ethereum Finds Support At $2,300: Over 52 Million ETH Bought The second world’s most valuable coin is bearish, dumping by over 50% from July highs and unable to break the local resistance at $3,500. As traders closely monitor…

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Adds Support for Solana-Based Decentralized GPU Network Altcoin

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Coinbase is adding support for one artificial intelligence (AI)-focused altcoin on the Solana (SOL) network. In a new announcement, the top US crypto exchange says that decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) io.net (IO) is being added to the platform for trading. Says Coinbase, “Trading will begin on or after 9 a.m. Pacific Time on October 9th, 2024, if liquidity conditions are met. Once sufficient supply of this asset is established trading on our IO-USD trading pair will launch in phases. Support for IO may be restricted in some supported jurisdictions.”…

Ripple debuts crypto custody solutions to support banks in managing crypto: report

Ripple is entering the custodian space, unveiling a range of new services to assist financial institutions in managing crypto for their clients. According to a CNBC report on Oct. 10, the San Francisco-based blockchain firm wants to position its recently formed Ripple Custody division as a new player in the growing crypto custody market. The new offerings reportedly include pre-configured operational and policy settings, integration with Ripple’s XRP Ledger platform, and tools for monitoring anti-money laundering risks to ensure regulatory compliance. In a bid to enhance its custody capabilities, Ripple…

Cardano (ADA) Testing $0.34 Support – On-Chain Data Suggests Price Consolidation

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Este artículo también está disponible en español. Cardano (ADA) is now at a crucial price level after weeks of intense volatility and uncertainty. Following a dramatic series of price swings—first a 27% surge, then a 20% retrace, then a 10% rise, and now a 7% dip to $0.34—Cardano finds itself at one of its most critical support levels. Holding this level is essential for bulls to maintain momentum and avoid a deeper decline. Related Reading Market data from Coinglass indicates that ADA may be entering a consolidation phase, often preceding…

Ethiopian Bitcoin mining gets 600MW boost as country signals support for industry

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Ethiopia is emerging as a fast-growing Bitcoin mining hub, with local miners already consuming 600MW of power and more capacity expected to come online this year. Ethiopia’s Bitcoin (BTC) mining industry is gaining momentum, with crypto miners currently consuming 600MW of power, Ethan Vera, the co-founder and COO of Luxor Mining, said in an X thread, citing data from Ethiopian Electric Power. The country, which has approximately 5,200 MW of installed generation capacity, predominantly from hydropower, with wind and thermal sources making up the remainder, is expected to add several…