Goldman Sachs executive Matthew McDermott claims that retail traders are leading the current crypto market rally. He noted that institutional involvement is still in its early stages. Institutional Interest Grows Goldman Sachs established a crypto trading team in 2021 and continues to expand its capabilities. McDermott observed a significant increase in client interest and trading…
Ronin (RON), an Ethereum-based gaming altcoin, has seen a significant surge in value following its listing on Coinbase, a major cryptocurrency exchange. Coinbase Announcement Coinbase announced on March 21st that it would support Ronin, a protocol developed by Sky Mavis, the team behind the popular NFT game Axie Infinity. Ronin’s Price Surge The announcement sparked…
Argentines are increasingly buying Bitcoin (BTC) as a way to protect their savings from the country’s rampant inflation, which currently stands at 276%. Shift from US Dollar to Bitcoin The US dollar has traditionally been a safe haven for Argentines, but its appeal has waned in recent months as Bitcoin’s value has surged. Over the…
Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe has analyzed the digital asset markets following Bitcoin’s recent surge. Bitcoin According to van de Poppe, Bitcoin’s latest rebound will continue its upward trend. He predicts consolidation followed by another run towards its pre-halving all-time high. Chainlink (LINK) Van de Poppe believes Chainlink is poised for further growth. He…
Mass Liquidations Bitcoin’s recent surge above $67,000 triggered nearly $300 million in liquidations. Over 86,000 traders faced losses, with Binance alone accounting for $128.7 million. Short positions (bets against the market) were the hardest hit, making up 57.55% of the liquidations. Bitcoin’s Recovery Despite a recent dip, Bitcoin has recovered, increasing its value by 6%…
Bullish Sentiment Fuels Predictions Crypto expert Michaël van de Poppe believes Bitcoin could reach $500,000 in the long term. He cites the “overly bullish sentiment” as a major factor supporting this prediction. Corrections Along the Way Van de Poppe acknowledges that “corrections will happen and they will be rough” on the road to $500,000. However,…
Despite the recent dip in Bitcoin’s price, Ki Young Ju, CEO of Crypto Quant, believes the bull market is far from over. Bullish Indicators Ju points to the percentage of Bitcoin’s Realized Cap across different age bands, which shows a positive outlook for 2024. He also credits the success of Spot Bitcoin ETFs as the…
Former FTX Execs Invest in Bankruptcy Claims Former FTX customers, who lost funds in the exchange’s collapse, have found a way to potentially make a profit. Led by Louis d’Origny and Ramnik Arora, they have created a platform called FTX Creditor to buy bankruptcy claims from other customers. Lucrative Investment Opportunity D’Origny recognized the opportunity…
Alleged Link to Lazarus Group A social media user claims that North Korean hackers linked to the Lazarus Group transferred 1 ETH to BlackRock, a major asset management firm. The hackers allegedly used the Tornado Cash mixer to obscure the transaction. Tornado Cash Under Scrutiny Tornado Cash has faced scrutiny from US regulators for its…
Crypto Loot Fuels Foreign Earnings A UN investigation has revealed that North Korea has been using cyberattacks on crypto companies to earn foreign currency. These attacks have reportedly generated around 50% of the country’s foreign earnings, which are used to fund weapons development. Adapting to Changing Cyber Landscape Despite a decline in the value of…
