Gold (XAU) has had a remarkable run this year, standing out among major assets, including bitcoin BTC$113,100.02. But it’s not just gold – its precious counterparts silver, platinum, and palladium have also enjoyed strong gains, outperforming BTC. While gold’s price has surged by 44% to a record $3,784, silver has gained 53% to $44.32 per
The 38th week of the year is historically the third-worst performing week for bitcoin, averaging a return of -2.25%. Only week 28 (-2.78%) and week 14 (-3.91%) have been weaker historically, according to Coinglass data. This week, bitcoin is already down nearly 2%, trading around $113,000, with September’s monthly options expiry pointing to a max
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, one of the most important names in the cryptocurrency market, said that Bitcoin could reach $250,000 by the end of the year. Speaking at the KBW 2025 Blockchain Conference, Hayes said there is a strong possibility that BTC could rise to $250,000 by the end of the year as the global
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and altcoins started the new week with sharp declines yesterday. Following yesterday’s sell-off, over $1.7 billion worth of leveraged positions were liquidated. Markets are starting to show signs of stability as investors try to digest one of the biggest liquidations of the year. At this point, BTC is holding above $112,000
Key Takeaways Bitcoin spot ETFs saw $363 million in outflows on Sept. 22. These ETFs, launched in the US in 2024, directly hold Bitcoin to track its price. Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded $363 million in outflows on Monday, with no inflows across any of the 12 approved funds. The outflows affect regulated investment vehicles launched
Bitcoin (BTC) traded at $112,623 as of press time, setting up a potential retest of the $105,500 support zone after losing the critical $115,000 level following the Federal Reserve’s Sept. 17 rate cut. BTC briefly touched $118,000 in the immediate aftermath of the Fed’s 25 basis point cut. However, a profit-taking movement triggered a pullback
Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise Asset Management, said on a CNBC program that he expects the amount of Bitcoin held by corporate companies on their balance sheets to double in the next 12 months. This trend is particularly strong with companies, as well as individuals, looking to hold between 5% and 10% of Bitcoin in
As bitcoin’s [BTC] recent sell-off accelerates, analysts are focusing on three critical price support levels that could shape the cryptocurrency’s near-term trajectory. The first key level is $112,000, identified by Swissblock Technologies. “As long as $112,000 holds and the Risk stays stable, BTC can rebuild strength,” Swissblock noted on X. The firm’s proprietary Bitcoin Risk
Bitcoin extended weekend losses on Monday, triggering one of the largest liquidation events this year. Options traders are now positioning with a bearish skew in anticipation for a continuation of the downtrend. The top crypto fell less than 4% on Monday, but the resulting liquidation cascade was the biggest this year, wiping out roughly $1.65