Bitcoin’s price recently climbed above $99,000, but experts are raising concerns about how long this upward trend will last. One key indicator points to potential trouble. Open Interest: A Warning Sign? A recent analysis of Bitcoin’s “Open Interest” – the total number of open derivative contracts – reveals a significant spike coinciding with the price…
Three banking giants—JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo—announced significant losses totaling $5.188 billion in the fourth quarter of the year. These losses represent loans deemed uncollectible after all attempts to recover the funds from customers failed. Credit Card Debt Drives Losses The majority of these losses stemmed from credit card debt. JPMorgan Chase…
A new cryptocurrency, Story, focused on intellectual property (IP) rights, has exploded in value. Meteoric Rise Launched on February 13th at $2.26, Story’s price has jumped a whopping 164% in just one week, reaching $5.98. This makes it the 71st largest cryptocurrency by market cap, with a particularly impressive 120% surge in the last 24…
Three lesser-known cryptocurrencies (altcoins) saw huge price jumps after being listed on Coinbase, a major US cryptocurrency exchange. A Quick Surge for AI and Oracle Coins The price increases happened quickly after the coins were added to Coinbase’s platform. The coins involved were: Kaito (KAITO): This “InfoAI” project aims to fix problems with how digital…
A popular crypto analyst, known as Capo, is predicting a significant short-term rise for altcoins, but cautions that it might be a temporary boost before a larger drop. Altcoin Pump Ahead? But It’s a Trap! Capo, with a massive following on X (formerly Twitter) and Telegram, forecasts a 10-20% jump in altcoin prices. However, he…
The Libra memecoin is in hot water, and it’s a big mess involving politics, fraud accusations, and a possible parallel project in Nigeria. The Argentina Connection At the center of the storm is Argentine President Javier Milei. He’s accused of promoting Libra, a memecoin supposedly designed to fund Argentina’s development. It quickly reached a $4.5…
Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano (ADA), recently outlined a plan to make the Cardano blockchain resistant to attacks from future quantum computers. This is a big deal because powerful quantum computers could break current encryption methods. The Quantum Computing Threat Hoskinson highlighted the rapid advancements in quantum computing, predicting significant progress within the next…
Bitcoin’s price is stuck in a holding pattern, bouncing between $94,000 and $100,000. While the long-term outlook is still positive (Bitcoin is above key support levels), the short-term picture is unclear. Everyone’s wondering: what’s next? A huge price jump? Or a significant drop? Retail Investors Are Hesitant New data shows that smaller Bitcoin investors aren’t…
Three major world powers – China, Japan, and the UK – significantly reduced their holdings of US Treasury bonds in December. The combined decrease totaled a whopping $81 billion. A Trillion-Dollar Sell-Off China: Shed $9.6 billion, leaving them with $759 billion – their lowest level since 2009. Japan: Sold off a massive $27.3 billion, still…
Big-name investment firm Franklin Templeton has jumped into the crypto ETF game with a new fund that invests in both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). This is their third crypto ETF, following separate Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs launched last year. A Blend of Crypto Giants The new fund, called the Franklin Crypto Index ETF (EZPZ),…
