Omkar Godbole

Co-Managing Editor, Markets Team

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.

Latest from Omkar Godbole

Markets

Open Interest in CME Bitcoin Futures Rises 70% as Institutions Return to Market

Open interest in bitcoin futures listed on the CME has recovered significantly from March’s lows, signaling a resurgence of institutional participation.

Apr 16, 2020

Open interest in CME bitcoin futures are up, signaling more investors want to buy the cryptocurrency. (Chicago Board of Trade, 1973, photo courtesy of National Archives and Records Administration.)

Markets

First Mover: Coronavirus Trillions Get Bitcoiners Wondering if Halving Still Matters

The much talked about halving looks to have been replaced by the coronavirus easing measures as crypto investors' top concern.

Apr 16, 2020

Markets

Bitcoin Price Spikes Above $7.1K, Liquidating $23M on BitMEX

Bitcoin's price has jumped by nearly $500, triggering liquidations of futures on crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX.

Apr 16, 2020

Markets

Chainlink's Link Token Outperforms Bitcoin as Business Wins Fuel Hype Cycle

Chainlink’s link token is outperforming bitcoin by leaps and bounds, as the oracle network’s various use cases have garnered attention and hype.

Apr 15, 2020

HOW IT’S MADE: "Link has a strong fan base that constantly promotes or ‘shills’ the project to potential buyers. This often creates a positive reinforcement cycle, further driving up the price," says an analyst. (Credit: Shutterstock)

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First Mover: Gold Is Crushing Bitcoin, but Inflation May Bring the Cryptocurrency a Boost

Coin Metrics says bitcoin's correlation with gold has increased in recent weeks.

Apr 15, 2020

Markets

More Investors Are Holding Bitcoin Ahead of the Halving, Data Suggests

The number of bitcoins held on exchanges has dropped to 10-month lows as investors decide to HODL.

Apr 15, 2020

Markets

Options Market Signals Doubt Bitcoin Price Will Rise After Halving

To the moon or to the cellar? Options traders are buying bitcoin puts, or bearish bets on the cryptocurrency, heading into next month's halving.

Apr 14, 2020

Markets

First Mover: Bitcoin Market Goes Into 'Backwardation' Despite Fed's Trillions

Bitcoin futures are trading below the spot price, suggesting expectations of a drop. But there are signs of buying potential, too. Where will the market go next?

Apr 14, 2020

Markets

Bitcoin Stuck Below $7K Even as Gold Surges to Over 7-Year High

Gold has left bitcoin behind on a month-to-date basis following a rise to seven-year highs early on Tuesday.

Apr 14, 2020

Markets

Bitcoin Ends Four-Week Winning Run With Drop Into Bear Territory

Bitcoin's short-term trend has turned bearish following a drop to $6,600. Further losses could be in the offing, say chart analysts.

Apr 13, 2020

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