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NFT Platform ImmutableX’s $66M Unlocking Looms, Putting Sell Pressure on IMX Token

Immutable will release some 110 million IMX tokens to investors who bought the token in a private sale before the token's start a year ago. Some investors may see a 500% return on their holdings.

ImmutableX's IMX token unlock is approaching and will allow early private investors to sell some of their holdings. (Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin's Volatility Meltdown

Bitcoin's annualized three-month implied volatility recently slipped to nearly 50%, a level seen only five times since 2020. The one-month implied volatility dropped to 56%, according to Laevitas. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Citi Says Ether May Be Moving Toward a Deflationary Future

The cryptocurrency's volatility dropped to historic lows following the success of the Merge upgrade, the bank said.

Ethereum's switch to proof-of-stake could spark an era of deflation. (Getty Images)

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Bitcoin Up 5% Over 24 Hours, Surging Past $20K

Bitcoin (BTC) is up 5% in the past 24 hours, trading at $20,500 with ether (ETH) surpassing $1,500 in the meantime. IG North America CEO JJ Kinahan joins “First Mover” to discuss the tokens’ recent rally and whether volatility has returned to the crypto markets. Plus, insights on how the Fed's upcoming decisions will impact the broader market.

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Bitcoin Below $19K After Trading Flat for the Past Week

Bitcoin (BTC) dipped below an important threshold of $19,000 after trading flat for the past week. ARK36 chairman and founder Mikkel Morch joins “First Mover” to discuss the token’s low volatility and a potential bottom.

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Bitstamp Exec: Bitcoin Sentiment 'Pretty Positive' Across the Board

Bitstamp U.S. Chief Compliance Officer Thomas Hook joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss Europe's crypto growth and mass adoption trends, integration with PayPal and impact of Liz Truss resigning as U.K. Prime Minister. Plus, bitcoin (BTC) outlook amid low volatility.

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Bitcoin Flat as Volatility Hits 2-Year Low

Prosper Trading Academy Cryptocurrency Educator Howard Greenberg discusses his outlook for bitcoin as the cryptocurrency continues to trade sideways around $19,000 amid record-low price volatility.

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US Stocks More Volatile Than Bitcoin for First Time Since July 2021

Bitcoin trading flat Thursday, with little movement over the last 24 hours. Stocks have become more volatile than bitcoin for the first time since July 2021. Bitcoin's 30-day volatility has dipped below that of the S&P 500. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Bitcoin Outlook as Earnings Season Kicks Off

Hxro founder Dan Gunsberg discusses his outlook for bitcoin (BTC) amid low price volatility and the start of the year's third quarter earnings season for the S&P 500. Plus, insights into the options market.

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Bitcoin's Calm Amid Soaring Bond Market Volatility Points to 'HODLer'-Dominated Crypto Market

Bitcoin's 90-day realized volatility has dropped to the lowest since December 2020, defying long-standing criticism that cryptocurrencies are more volatile than traditional market assets.

Bitcoin's volatility meltdown happens amid heightened turbulence in traditional markets. (Bitcoin's 90-day realized volatility (TradingView)