Daniel Cawrey

Daniel Cawrey has been a contributor to CoinDesk since 2013. He has written two books on the crypto space, including 2020’s “Mastering Blockchain” from O'Reilly Media. His new book, “Understanding Crypto,” arrives in 2023.

Daniel Cawrey

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Price, Dominance Slips; Ether Hits Fresh Record High Over $2.6K

As BTC's price continues lower, one possible benefit is a decrease in the crypto's volatility.

CoinDesk 20 XBX Index

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin in Neutral at $55.5K as Ether Continues Bull Run

The price of bitcoin has changed little over the past 24 hours, despite the asset’s notorious volatility.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Flat at $56.7K, Ether Rises and It Wasn't Dogeday's Afternoon

Bitcoin price takes a pit stop with ether and dogecoin stealing the spotlight.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Recovers From Sunday Slump to $56K as Doge Jumps 19%

Volumes on the CoinDesk 20 eight spot BTC venues was over $8 billion for the first time since Feb. 23.

CoinDesk 20 Bitcoin Price Index

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Hits Record $48.2K as CME Ether Futures at $33M Volume on First Day

With all this bullish bitcoin activity, the ETH/BTC pair has gone bearish, a sign traders are selling ether for bitcoin.

CoinDesk 20 Bitcoin Price Index

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Market Wrap: The 'Elon Effect' Blasts Bitcoin to $44.8K While Ether Moons

Bitcoin and ether had record-breaking days while trending more together.

CoinDesk 20 Bitcoin Price Index

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rises to $38.3K While Ether’s New High Takes Spotlight

DeFi and the prospect of trading futures have crypto investors scooping up ETH.

CoinDesk 20 Bitcoin Price Index

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Drops to $36.3K as DeFi Jumps to $32B on Ether FOMO

The amount of crypto in USD values locked in decentralized finance has reached $32.8 billion, a new high.

CoinDesk 20 Bitcoin Price Index

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Cracks $37.2K as Ether Breaks Through to Record-High $1.6K

Bitcoin has been trending higher for two days but ether is in the spotlight now.

CoinDesk 20 Bitcoin Price Index

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rises to $35.8K, Ether Hits New High and DeFi Crosses $28B Locked

The last time bitcoin’s closing price was under $30,000 was Jan. 1, according to CoinDesk 20 data.

CoinDesk 20 Bitcoin Price Index