Stablecoin Supply Ratio Rises Alongside Crypto Prices
In today’s “Chart of the Day” segment, Christine Lee presents a chart illustrating the stablecoin supply ratio (SSR), which has risen over the past week alongside crypto prices. Questions arise about whether traders will choose to hold their stablecoins or bitcoin, and how these decisions can affect price shifts.
BTC’s ‘Correctional’ Phase Coming to an End as Price Eyes $45K?
Timothy Brackett, CEO of The Markets Compass, joins “First Mover” to provide technical analysis as bitcoin eyes $45K. Brackett is optimistic about the future for bitcoin's price, explaining why he believes the “correctional” phase is coming to a close using indicators such as the Fisher Transform.
More HODLers Than Ever: BTC Illiquid Supply Reaches New High at 76%
In today’s “Chart of the Day” segment, Christine Lee presents a chart illustrating the illiquid supply of bitcoin, coins held in wallets with minimal history of spending, which has surpassed the May 2021 peak, reaching 76%. Glassnode telling CoinDesk the data seen in this chart is a sign of bitcoin accumulation, adding these often represent coins socked away in cold storage, crypto-speak for storing crypto offline, and the wallets of HODLers who undertake a dollar-cost averaging strategy.
Oanda Senior Market Analyst: ‘Cold Winter for Crypto Appears To Be Over’
Edward Moya, Oanda senior market analyst for the Americas, joins “All About Bitcoin” to discuss bitcoin’s value as an asset given several global macro factors currently growing crypto’s widespread appeal.
March Rate Hike, Russia-Ukraine Conflict and Other Macro Factors Moving Bitcoin Price
Damanick Dantes, CoinDesk Markets Reporter, joins “All About Bitcoin” to present his BTC price analysis as macro factors continue to impact the state of the crypto market. Dantes discusses what Powell’s projected March rate hike mean for the crypto markets, and concerns about cryptocurrency usage by Russians to circumvent economic sanctions.
Bitcoin Extends Rally as Russian Ruble Crashes Amid Ukraine Conflict and Global Sanctions
Anthony Saccaro, Providence Financial and Insurance Services founder, discusses the macro factors currently driving the bitcoin markets, including the Russian ruble's devaluation amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the prospect of interest rates hikes in the United States, and bitcoin's recognization as an alternative asset class during wartime.
Ukraine Bitcoin Trading at 6% Premium as Russia-Ukraine Conflict Intensifies
In today’s “Chart of the Day” segment, Christine Lee presents a chart from Kaiko showing bitcoin trading at a 6% premium on Binance’s Ukrainian hryvnia market, compared to bitcoin’s price in the U.S. dollar market following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
How Ukrainian Government Is Using Crypto to Fight Against Russia Invasion
Michael Chobanian, Founder of Ukrainian crypto exchange KUNA, comes back to “First Mover” to discuss the growing role of cryptocurrency in the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Chobanian explains how crowdfunded crypto is being used to fund military aid, food and petroleum supplies.