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More Than 50% Bitcoin Addresses Are in Loss

Most addresses holding bitcoin are now losing money, on-chain data shows. "It's just the short-term overhang that's pretty dangerous at this point ... everyone is focused on [FTX] contagion risks," says Nauman Sheikh, Wave Financial head of protocol and treasury management. But, he explains why he's optimistic in the long term.

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Major Cryptos Plunge Over the Weekend Amid FTX Collapse

Bitcoin (BTC) slipped 2% but held above its recent $16K support while other major cryptos dropped significantly. Wave Financial’s Head of Protocol and Treasury Management Nauman Sheikh discusses the impact of FTX’s collapse on the broader crypto markets. Plus, insights on Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) shares trading at a discount of 45% below the net asset value. CoinDesk is an independent subsidiary of Digital Currency Group (DCG), which also owns Grayscale.

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Más del 50% de las direcciones de bitcoin están en pérdida

Los mercados bajistas anteriores terminaron con la mayoría de las direcciones sin dinero, según muestran datos de la cadena.

La mayoría de las direcciones que poseen bitcoin ahora están perdiendo dinero por su inversión en la principal criptomoneda. (IntoTheBlock)

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First Mover Americas: FTX Faces Whopping Claims, Ackman's Hot for Helium

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Nov. 21, 2022.

Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman says he likes the Helium Network. (AJ Bell/YouTube)

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More Than 50% of Bitcoin Addresses Are Now in Loss

Previous bear markets ended with the majority of addresses being out of the money, on-chain data shows.

La mayoría de las direcciones que poseen bitcoin ahora están perdiendo dinero por su inversión en la principal criptomoneda. (IntoTheBlock)

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First Mover Asia: Cryptos Dive Deep Into the Red

ALSO: Sam Reynolds writes that the crypto industry might be better off in the long run if some major initiatives wind down.

Market drop. (Getty Images)

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Understanding the FTX Fallout From the Eyes of a Bitcoiner

The financialization, tokenization and the chase of short-term profits seen across Sam Bankman-Fried's trading empire is peak Wall Street.

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Markets

Market Wrap: Investors Continue to Learn More About FTX's Mismanagement

Bitcoin and ether held steady at their most recent support levels.

A careful perusal of 2021 auditing reports would have revealed deep problems at FTX and Alameda Research. (Ian Waldie/Unsplash)

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Crypto Market Analysis: Roller-Coaster Week Ends With Bitcoin Volatility Falling

ALSO: This week’s Fed commentary provided something for doves, hawks and those in between. BTC and USD move in tandem.

BTC reverses course after an early decline. (Michele Tantussi/Getty Images)

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Bitcoin Trading Sideways Around $16K Amid FTX Gloom

CoinDesk Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun and Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin review the impact of crypto exchange FTX's implosion on bitcoin as the cryptocurrency continues to trade sideways around $16,000. Plus, what it reveals about the need for self custody and the state of the crypto industry.

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