Crypto Markets Analysis: Bitcoin's in the Doldrums as Investors Eye FTX Hearing, FOMC Meeting
The largest crypto by market capitalization and ether barely moved from a week ago. A likely 50-point basis point rate hike already seems priced into markets.
Bitcoin Above $17K as Wholesale Price Inflation Is Hotter Than Expected
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $17,100 after a new wholesale inflation report is hotter than expected. Matrixport Head of Research and Strategy Markus Thielen discusses what this latest economic data means for the crypto market. Plus, insights on the surge in FTT token after Sam Bankman-Fried showed his support for an FTX revival plan.
Bitcoin's Lightning Network Could Be Getting a Privacy Upgrade
One new standard being developed by Blockstream is already running on the company’s Core Lightning implementation.
First Mover Americas: It’s Time to Come Clean About Those Crypto Losses
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Dec. 9, 2022.
First Mover Asia: Tokocrypto Token Holders Benefit From Reports of Binance Acquiring the Indonesian Exchange
A Tokocrypto spokesperson would not confirm the deal, which has been widely reported by regional media. Binance is a Tokocrypto investor; bitcoin jumps back above $17K.
Crypto Markets Today: Record Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Discount Widens Industry Woes
The fallout from crypto exchange FTX’s implosion continued as data showed the GBTC discount rate to bitcoin hitting a record high.
Whales Bail on Bitcoin
Large investors have reduced their holdings of bitcoin (BTC) since June, which is one reason the price has sagged and a reversal of that trend might need to happen before a big price rally can begin. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
How Confident Are Institutional Investors About Bitcoin? COT Report May Offer Clues
A second consecutive week of increased exposure in the Commitment of Traders weekly measurement of investor activity would signal an undercurrent of confidence.
Bitcoin Trading Flat Below $17K; Ether Breaks Trendline From Previous Bear Cycle Lows
Bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) continue to struggle as investors recover from the collapse of crypto exchange FTX. IG North America CEO JJ Kinahan discusses recent price actions and announces the company's release of a self-custody blockchain wallet.