Mark Connors

Onramp head of global macro strategy Mark Connors explains why prediction markets are not driven solely by sentiment around the U.S. election. Stand With Crypto this November. The future of crypto is on the line, and you can make your voice heard. Pledge to vote at standwithcrypto.org/action/pledge This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.

Nov 4, 2024

Bitcoin (BTC) broke above $37,000 earlier on Monday, after pro-bitcoin candidate Javier Milei won the presidential election in Argentina. Milei has not gone as far as proposing making bitcoin legal tender, but he wants to eliminate the country's central bank. 3IQ Head of Research Mark Connors shares his market. reaction, along with new insights on bitcoin's volatility.

Nov 20, 2023

Markets

Bitcoin is over $28,000 on Thursday, up more than 20% in the last month. Mark Connors, 3IQ head of research, attributes part of that rise to uncertainty in the banking sector and the arrests of Do Kwon and Sam Bankman-Fried.

By Fran VelasquezMar 30, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) is rising past $28,000 on Thursday, rallying nearly 23% in the last 30 days. 3IQ Head of Research Mark Connors attributes the uptick to lingering uncertainty in the banking sector, noting that "we're still in the safe haven period."

Mar 30, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) has rallied more than 17% in the past two weeks, displaying resilience amid ongoing tension stemming from Binance’s recent legal woes. 3IQ Head of Research Mark Connors discusses the crypto market's reaction to recent headwinds in the regulatory space and his short-term outlook on the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.

Mar 30, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at around $23,800, as the largest token by market capitalization and S&P 500 is closing in on a golden cross. In the past, bitcoin's big rallies have started with a golden cross, but not all golden crosses have led to a big rally. 3iQ Head of Research Mark Connors shares his analysis. Plus, insights on bitcoin's performance amid recent macroeconomic conditions.

Feb 2, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading just below $18,000 as traders look to another interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve. 3IQ Head of Research Mark Connors discusses the recent price actions, and reacts to Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao's warning to his staff of turbulent times ahead.

Dec 14, 2022

"By making stablecoins treasury-backed, you increase integrity and you align incentives," says 3IQ Head of Research Mark Connors. He explains why he believes stablecoins will be forced to be treasury-backed.

Dec 14, 2022

3IQ Head of Research Mark Connors discusses the potential factors behind bitcoin’s sell-off as the cryptocurrency slips below $19,000 near 2022 lows. Plus, why dollar strength is watched closely.

Sep 23, 2022