Mass Liquidations Impact Over 100,000 Traders Amid Crypto Market Downturn

Bitcoin’s price briefly dipped to an intraday low of $59,860 shortly after 9 a.m. EDT on Oct. 3, 2024. As of 1 p.m., the cryptocurrency is trading above the $60,000 mark, though it continues to face challenges in maintaining this key psychological level. Crypto Market Sell-Off Drives Traders to Stablecoins At 1 p.m. EDT on … Read more

QCP Capital: Crypto Rally Extends, Supported by ETF Inflows

Bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) surged for a third consecutive day, supported by strong inflows into spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to a weekend analysis by QCP Capital. The firm reported that bitcoin retested the $64,000 mark, while ether reclaimed $2,500 during the rally. ‘Uptober’ Gets a Head Start in Mid-September QCP Capital‘s weekend analysis … Read more

Bitcoin Market Stagnation Signals Potential for Future Volatility, Report Shows

Bitcoin’s market is currently experiencing a period of stagnation, characterized by minimal capital inflows and outflows. According to an onchain analysis from Glassnode, researchers highlight that this inactivity may lead to heightened volatility in the near future. Glassnode Analysis Warns of Potential Volatility Glassnode’s report with researchers Ukuria OC and Cryptovizart reveals that demand for … Read more

Trump-Harris Debate Expected to Drive Crypto Volatility, QCP Capital Says

QCP Capital notes that the highly anticipated debate between former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris may have a significant impact on the crypto market. Both figures, who are among the most polarizing in recent U.S. political history, are expected to influence price action in the days leading up to the debate. … Read more

Analysts Anticipate Bitcoin Falling to $40K Level as Fed Rate Cuts Loom

Bitfinex’s analysts expect bitcoin’s price to potentially drop to the low $50,000s or mid $40,000s if the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates this month. The “historical price action for September also aligns with our view of a projected 20 percent drop in bitcoin prices following a rate cut,” the Bitfinex analysts said. Bitfinex Predicts Bitcoin … Read more

Court Approves BTC Loan for Bankrupt Bitcoin Mining Firm

Rhodium Encore LLC, a bankrupt bitcoin mining company, has received court approval for a unique debtor-in-possession financing plan that allows borrowing in either U.S. dollars or bitcoin. Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd., a blockchain firm led by Mike Novogratz, has offered to provide Rhodium with a loan of either $30 million in dollars or 500 bitcoin. … Read more

Bitcoin Market Reaches ‘Equilibrium’ as Speculation Declines, Glassnode Reports

The bitcoin market has hit a phase of tranquility, where investor enthusiasm has cooled, and speculative activity has sharply decreased. According to a thorough report from Glassnode, this quiet spell might be setting the stage for an uptick in market volatility. Glassnode Analysis Shows Bitcoin Market Entering a Tranquil Phase Amid Decline in Speculative Activity … Read more

Year-End Launch of Bitcoin ETF Options Could Lead to Price Drops

Analysts and market observers anticipate that options trading for U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could kick off before year-end. While there’s considerable buzz around these new investment avenues, the introduction of options trading might bring strategies that could temper bitcoin’s market price. Crypto ETF Options Likely by Q4 2024, But Bitcoin and Ether Prices … Read more