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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?

By Bradley Keoun, Omkar GodboleApr 27, 2020

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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.

By Bradley Keoun, Omkar GodboleApr 24, 2020

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First Mover: Bitcoin Catches Almighty Dollar Even During 2020's Dash for Cash

Bitcoin is looking like a store of value again, as major currencies fall behind.

By Bradley Keoun, Sebastian SinclairApr 23, 2020

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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?

By Bradley Keoun, Omkar GodboleApr 22, 2020

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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?

By Bradley Keoun, Omkar GodboleApr 21, 2020

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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.

By Bradley Keoun, Omkar GodboleApr 20, 2020

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First Mover: Stablecoin Surge Might Herald Bitcoin Binge

Investors might be waiting for the perfect opportunity to pounce.

By Bradley Keoun, Omkar GodboleApr 17, 2020

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First Mover: Coronavirus Trillions Get Bitcoiners Wondering if Halving Still Matters

The much talked about halving looks to have been replaced by the coronavirus easing measures as crypto investors' top concern.

By Bradley Keoun, Omkar GodboleApr 16, 2020

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First Mover: Gold Is Crushing Bitcoin, but Inflation May Bring the Cryptocurrency a Boost

Coin Metrics says bitcoin's correlation with gold has increased in recent weeks.

By Bradley Keoun, Omkar GodboleApr 15, 2020

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First Mover: Bitcoin Market Goes Into 'Backwardation' Despite Fed's Trillions

Bitcoin futures are trading below the spot price, suggesting expectations of a drop. But there are signs of buying potential, too. Where will the market go next?

By Bradley Keoun, Omkar GodboleApr 14, 2020