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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Futures Premium Rises Again Despite Bitcoin’s Relatively Flat Performance

Bitcoin traders are increasing their bullish bets in futures markets – and taking more risk.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Steady Near $59K; Gains in Altcoins Push Crypto Market Cap to $2T

As altcoins rise, bitcoin’s market dominance is down to around 57% from near 73% at the beginning of the year.

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Market Wrap: Ether Jumps to All-Time High as Bitcoin Stalls Despite JPMorgan's $130K Call

The action was in ether on Friday as the second-biggest cryptocurrency's price jumped to a new all-time high.

Ether jumped to a new all-time high.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stuck Below $60K; Cardano’s Sixfold 1Q Gains Led CoinDesk 20

$60K is a key psychological level that has also proven a formidable stopping point during this year’s powerful rally.

CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Pushes $60K as Goldman, BlackRock Moves Signal Adoption

Bitcoin finishes the first quarter double where it started the year, versus a 5.8% gain for the S&P 500. No wonder Goldman's clients want in.

Bitcoin's gains haven't been particularly steady in the first quarter, but they've added up.

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Market Wrap: Traders Ratchet Up Derivatives Bets as Bitcoin Mounts Rally

Bitcoin's funding rates are rising, a sign traders are willing to take more risk in betting on a fresh rally.

Bitcoin price chart, daily, over past month.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin, Ether Gain After Visa Deal as Stocks Struggle With Archegos Margin Call

The quick recovery to near $58,000 demonstrates stronger confidence from investors in the oldest and largest cryptocurrency.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Steady Near $54K; RSI Indicator Warns of Limited Uptrend

After two days of sell-offs, bitcoin bulls finally returned.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Slips to $52K; All Eyes on Friday’s $6B Options Expiry

“This is a time to make sure that you have some dry powder and are not overextended,” said one trader.

CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index

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Market Wrap: 'Elon Candle' Effect Fades Quickly as Bitcoin Retreats Below $55K

Tesla got the market excited briefly, but bitcoin is still in consolidation mode.

CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index