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

Bitcoin Hits Highest Level Since Black Thursday Amid Halving Buzz

Bitcoin's upward momentum is gathering pace just two weeks ahead of halving, with prices hitting the highest level since last month's crash.

Apr 27, 2020

Markets

First Mover: Ether Trounces Bitcoin as Network Sees Surge in Stablecoins

Ether is up more than 50 percent this year, outpacing bitcoin. Is this year's surge in stablecoin issuance playing a role?

Apr 27, 2020

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Why Global Deflation May Not Be Bad News for Bitcoin

Contrary to expectations, bitcoin could see a positive performance during a possible bout of global deflation.

Apr 24, 2020

Markets

First Mover: Bitcoin Jumps as Fed Assets Top $6.5T and Traders Focus on Halving

Bitcoin has already recovered from its "Black Thursday" crash and is beating the S&P 500 year to date. Now all eyes turn to the halving.

Apr 24, 2020

Abraham Lincoln as featured on the $5 bill. (Credit: Shutterstock/Viacheslav Lopatin)

Markets

Bitcoin Approaches $7K as US Passes New $480B Stimulus Package

Bitcoin has risen back close to $7,000 as the U.S. Senate's approval of new coronavirus stimulus package buoys stocks.

Apr 22, 2020

Markets

First Mover: What the Oil Price Collapse Means for Bitcoin's Halving Valuation

What does the crash in black gold mean for digital gold in the important weeks ahead?

Apr 22, 2020

Markets

First Mover: 10 Takeaways for Bitcoin From Negative Oil Prices

Oil futures crashed into negative territory, making bitcoin look like a beacon of stability. But what does the news really mean for the top cryptocurrency?

Apr 21, 2020

Markets

Bitcoin Under Pressure After Oil Prices Crash to Record Lows

The top cryptocurrency is looking weak after Monday's big crash in the oil markets.

Apr 21, 2020

Oil spill cleanup. (Credit: Shutterstock/Tigergallery)

Markets

Dai Lending Rates Rise to One-Month High on DeFi Platform Compound

Interest rates on dai deposits have spiked on DeFi platform Compound, another ripple effect of the global financial crisis.

Apr 20, 2020

Markets

First Mover: Bitcoin Attracting More Buyers, Even With Market Stuck in 'Extreme Fear'

Analysts say the growing number of small bitcoin accounts might suggest bitcoin is becoming more popular – even as a sentiment index is registering "extreme fear" for the longest period on record.

Apr 20, 2020

Edvard Munch's "The Scream." (Credit: Wikimedia Commons)

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