Bitcoin sudden pump to $81K annihilates $180M shorts in half a day
About $180 million in short positions have been wiped as Bitcoin hit another new all-time high of $81,358. Go to Source
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Bitcoin approaching new all-time high still hasn’t woken up retail investors
Despite its recent price rally, search interest for “Bitcoin” on Google is still generating only a fraction of the traffic that “AI” has over the last week. Go to Source
Retail investors increasingly buying crypto despite volatility: IOSCO
Crypto ownership among retail investors continues to increase despite market setbacks over the past four years. Go to Source
Goldman Sachs Raises Gold Forecast to $2,900 by 2025
In early September, analysts from the financial powerhouse Goldman Sachs projected that the price of gold would hit $2,700 per ounce by next year. Fast forward to a month later, and Goldman’s market strategists are now setting their sights even higher, forecasting gold to climb to $2,900 per ounce in 2025. Gold Set for Gains: … Read more
Solana liquid staking could 5X to $18B on retail investor adoption
Solana-based liquid staking could attract more retail investors due to increased liquidity and capital efficiency compared to regular staking. Go to Source
Google Trends Data Reveals Cooling Interest in Bitcoin Amid Market Uncertainty
As bitcoin prices slipped under $60,000 in early September, the once-electric excitement around bitcoin seems to have dimmed, as reflected in Google Trends data. Back on Jan. 1, 2024, the search term “bitcoin” was coasting along with a score of 57 out of 100, but fast forward to now, and it’s plunged to 32. When … Read more
Pump.fun hits record $28.7 million monthly agreement income for July
The memecoin creation platform’s record monthly income showcases the growing retail interest towards Solana-based memecoins like WIF and BONK. Go to Source
Bitcoin new addresses hint at ‘renewed interest’ from retail investors
Retail investors could be coming back into the market after a recent upward trend in new Bitcoin addresses. Go to Source
Former SEC Official Urges 15,000 Morgan Stanley Advisors to ‘Say No’ to Bitcoin ETFs, Citing ‘Mammoth Risk’
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s former head of internet enforcement, John Reed Stark, has raised concerns about Morgan Stanley’s 15,000 financial advisors promoting cryptocurrency investments, citing risks to retail investors and potential career consequences for advisors. He warned that the advisors could risk their Certified Financial Planner credentials if they fail to adhere to … Read more
Bitcoin activity drops to lowest level since 2010
The lack of retail participation is suspected of dropping Bitcoin wallet activities as celebrity memecoins attract speculators away from more established cryptocurrencies. Go to Source
