Coinbase, a major US cryptocurrency exchange, is bringing around-the-clock futures trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum to its American customers. This means traders can now buy and sell contracts based on the future price of these cryptocurrencies at any time of day. Around-the-Clock Trading for US Customers The new service, launching in the coming weeks, is…
Caitlin Long, CEO of Custodia Bank, says the recent easing of crypto regulations by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) doesn’t signal the end of the government’s alleged campaign against the crypto industry. She argues that “Operation Choke Point 2.0” – the unofficial name for this alleged campaign – is far from…
Michael Saylor, the head of MicroStrategy (now called Strategy), is making a huge move in the crypto world. He’s announced a plan to sell $21 billion worth of company stock to buy even more Bitcoin. Going All-In on Bitcoin This bold strategy comes at a time when Bitcoin’s price has dropped significantly, and the overall…
Bitcoin’s price has been making headlines lately, and one analyst believes it’s showing a specific pattern that could signal big things to come. The Megaphone Pattern: What Does It Mean? According to crypto trader Merlijn The Trader, Bitcoin is currently following a “megaphone pattern” (also known as a broadening wedge). This pattern shows prices making…
Utah’s attempt to create a state-level Bitcoin reserve has hit a snag. While a bill aimed at boosting blockchain technology passed the Senate, the part about investing in Bitcoin was removed. The Bill’s Journey and Unexpected Turn The bill, officially known as House Bill 230 (HB230), initially allowed the state treasurer to invest up to…
Shiba Inu (SHIB) has taken a major hit lately, with its price dropping significantly. The main culprit? Big investors, often called “whales,” are selling off huge amounts of SHIB. Whales Are Selling Big Time Data shows whales have been dumping SHIB like crazy. One indicator shows a massive decrease in whale holdings – a whopping…
Crypto markets saw another week of significant outflows, totaling a hefty $876 million. This continues a four-week trend of investors pulling their money out. While the outflow was smaller than in previous weeks, the overall sentiment remains negative, according to CoinShares. Where Did the Money Go? Over the past month, a staggering $4.75 billion has…
Ethereum’s price is acting a bit strangely, and experts have differing opinions on what’s next. The Ascending Triangle Crypto analyst Trend Diva sees Ethereum (ETH) trapped in an ascending triangle. Think of it as a price range with a sloping bottom and a flat top. The bottom acts as support (a price floor), while the…
A VanEck executive is claiming that some major crypto companies got the cold shoulder from S&P Global’s recent S&P 500 index update. The Snub Matthew Sigel, head of digital assets research at VanEck, says that Coinbase, MicroStrategy, Robinhood, and Block were surprisingly excluded despite meeting many of the index’s requirements. He suggests that the S&P’s…
Chris Larsen, co-founder of Ripple, suffered a major crypto blow last year. A whopping $661.6 million worth of XRP was stolen from his personal wallets. The LastPass Connection The cause? A hack of the popular password manager LastPass, according to on-chain investigator ZachXBT. A US government forfeiture complaint revealed that Larsen’s private keys, stored within…
