crypto markets
'Distinct Demand Patterns' With Ether Futures: CME Group Exec
Bitcoin and ether are "trading about the same," says Tim McCourt, Global Head of Equity & FX Products at CME Group, "But, we have seen more ... distinct enthusiasm around ether." He outlines how the top two cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading on CME.
Bitcoin Struggles Around $20K Ahead of Ethereum Merge
Bitcoin (BTC) shrinks to $20,000 following the Tuesday selloff led by the hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation data. Joe Orsini, vice president of research at Eaglebrook Advisors, joins “First Mover” to discuss how ether (ETH) has outperformed bitcoin since the official date for the Ethereum Merge was announced last month.
The Fed vs the Merge; Crypto Regulation Conversations
Will the Merge solve the market’s woes? Why are regulators paying heed to crypto? Answers to those questions and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Bitcoin Tumbles After Higher-Than-Expected Inflation
Bitcoin (BTC) tumbled Tuesday along with other crypto stocks after U.S. inflation in August came in higher than expected. “The Hash” panel discusses the impact of the latest inflation read on the crypto and global finance markets.
Bitcoin Falling Amid Hotter Than Expected US August Inflation Data
August consumer prices climbed 0.1% compared to July despite falling gas and energy prices, but what does this mean for bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH) and the wider crypto markets? FalconX co-founder & CEO Raghu Yarlagadda shares his insights and discusses institutional investor sentiment.
Bitcoin Above $22K Ahead of Ethereum Merge; Will the ‘Flippening’ Eventually Happen?
ConsenSys Head Economist Lex Sokolin joins “First Mover” to discuss impacts of the Ethereum Merge on ether (ETH) price, and the significance of reducing energy consumption for future Web3 developments. Plus, his thoughts on whether ether will eventually flip bitcoin (BTC).
Bitcoin Outlook Ahead of Next Week’s US CPI Reading
CoinDesk Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun discusses his outlook for bitcoin and the wider crypto markets as investors await the release of the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) next week. Plus, CoinDesk Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin shares a preview of the pseudonymous Hodlonaut facing Craig Wright in a Swedish court Monday.
What’s Behind Bitcoin’s Rally Above $21K?
CoinDesk’s Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun discusses the week’s top events moving the crypto markets as bitcoin surges above $21,000 to its biggest daily gain in six months. Plus, CoinDesk Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin discusses Coinbase backing the Tornado Cash suit against the U.S. Treasury and what this means for BTC.
BTG Pactual Exec on El Salvador’s First Year of Bitcoin Adoption
BTG Pactual's Head of Digital Assets Andre Portilho joins "First Mover" to discuss crypto market growth in South America, citing El Salvador's one-year anniversary of adopting bitcoin as legal tender. Given the "technology challenges," we have yet to know whether President Bukele succeeded or not, he said.
Bitcoin Jumps Most in 6 Months as Investors Anticipate US CPI Report
Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies bounced early Friday as traditional market investors shrugged off U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s pro-liquidity tightening stance. “The Hash” team discusses the macro environment and its impact on crypto.