South Korea’s Bitcoin Premium Persists Amid Market Volatility

Despite recent turbulence in the crypto market, bitcoin’s price continues to carry a premium in South Korea. As of 4 p.m. EDT, bitcoin is trading at $59,002 per unit, but in South Korea, the exchange rate hits $59,900, reflecting a 1.52% premium. Despite First Negative Dip Since Oct. 2023, South Korea’s Bitcoin Premium Continues Interestingly, … Read more

Orange Juice Futures Hit All Time High Numbers Amidst Agricultural Commodity Rally

The price of frozen concentrate orange juice futures contract has reached all-time high numbers this month, hitting 514.65¢ per lb and setting the stage for retail prices to skyrocket. The commodity, made famous by its part in the “Trading Places” film, is expected to keep rising due to climate factors and Brazil’s worst orange harvest … Read more

Analyst Predicts Silver Prices Could Reach $200 Driven by Demand for New EV Battery Technology

Kevin Bambrough, a financial expert with over a decade of experience in commodities markets, has predicted that silver could reach $200 per ounce in the next 10 to 15 years, riding the wave of increased demand for a new EV battery technology developed by Samsung. According to Bambrough, the new batteries may require 1 kg … Read more

‘Going Full Hugo Chavez’: Bukele Expands Farmers’ Markets in El Salvador to Fight Price Gouging Practices

President Nayib Bukele compared himself to the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez after announcing that Farmers’ Markets, an initiative of the Agriculture Ministry of El Salvador focused on offering lower prices to Salvadorans in selected items, will be permanently open. These markets are the latest weapon brandished by Bukele to bring prices down, having accused … Read more

Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Surges Northbound Ahead of Anticipated ETF Listings

On July 1, 2024, at 8 a.m. EDT, ethereum is trading for $3,457, with an intraday price range between $3,374 and $3,514. The 24-hour trading volume reached $10.35 billion, contributing to a market capitalization of $415 billion on Monday morning. Ethereum The ETH/USD 1-hour chart highlights a strong uptrend originating around $3,348. The sharp rise … Read more

Analyst: Gold Demand From China Continues Supporting the Bull Market

Jan Nieuwenhuijs, a gold market analyst, has assessed the state of the gold market, reporting that growing demand from both the private market and the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has been instrumental in the rise of gold prices. Chinese private investors purchased 543 tonnes during Q1, while the PBOC acquired 189. China Continues Propping … Read more

BTC Price Down 2%, Triggering Liquidation of Over $34M in Bitcoin Longs in Derivatives Shake-Up

On May 9, 2024, bitcoin’s value faced a decline, hitting an intraday low of $60,634 at approximately 7 a.m. EDT. The latest downturn has led to the liquidation of about $34.79 million in bitcoin long positions across various derivatives markets. As Bitcoin’s Value Declines, Heavy Liquidations Follow Bitcoin is facing challenges on Thursday, with its … Read more