Omkar Godbole

Omkar Godbole is a Co-Managing Editor on CoinDesk's Markets team based in Mumbai, holds a masters degree in Finance and a Chartered Market Technician (CMT) member. Omkar previously worked at FXStreet, writing research on currency markets and as fundamental analyst at currency and commodities desk at Mumbai-based brokerage houses. Omkar holds small amounts of bitcoin, ether, BitTorrent, tron and dot.

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Bitcoin Market-Neutral Bets Offer 10% Return as BTC Tops $41K, Analysts Say

The "basis trade," a standout in the 2020/2021 bull market, is hinting at a resurgence, one observer said, referring to the rising futures premium.

BTC's price chart (CoinDesk/TradingView)

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Bitcoin Tops $42K as Crypto Market Recovers to Pre-Terra Levels

Ether also rose past $2,200 for the first time in months.

Bitcoin price chart Dec. 4, 2023

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Gauging Spot Bitcoin ETF's Impact on Price Volatility

Some analysts expect bitcoin to mature into a less volatile asset following the introduction of spot ETFs in the U.S, while others say potential "cash creation" structures will increase volatility.

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hits $38.8K for First Time in Over a Year

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 1, 2023.

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Bitcoin Eyes $40K as $1B in BTC Withdrawals Suggests Bullish Mood

Data shows over $1 billion worth of BTC has been withdrawn from exchanges over the past week.

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First Mover Americas: Demand for Bitcoin Futures ETF BITO Ramps Up

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Nov. 30, 2023.

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First Mover Americas: Standard Chartered Bank Thinks BTC Will Reach $100K by End of 2024

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Nov. 29, 2023.

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First Mover Americas: Spot Bitcoin ETFs in Brazil Find Hefty Demand

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Nov. 28, 2023.

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CME-Listed Bitcoin, Ether Futures Flash a Rare Bullish Signal

The rare signal indicates that institutions have long exposure but not via spot, one observer said.

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Dogecoin Now Held at 5M Crypto Addresses, Though Concentration Remains a Concern

DOGE's market value has risen 14% to almost $11 billion this month.

The number has surpassed the 5 million mark. (IntoTheBlock)