The Bitcoin ($BTC) spot volume has continued to capitulate in recent weeks, returning to the level seen in October 2023. As of April 29, the Bitcoin spot volume, which represents the total value of $BTC traded on exchanges at the current market price, across major crypto exchanges, dropped below $5 billion, according to metrics from
The U.S. bid that drove April’s rally is fading. Bitcoin’s Coinbase Premium, the difference between the price on Coinbase (COIN) — which caters mainly to U.S. customers — and on offshore exchanges, flipped negative this week for the first time since early April, CryptoQuant data show. The metric ran consistently positive from April 8 through
The rivalry between Bitcoin (BTC) and gold has been going on for years. While both have numerous proponents, a Bitcoin supporter has made some significant statements. Billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones, appearing on the Invest Like The Best podcast, argued that Bitcoin has surpassed gold as the best hedge against inflation. Paul Tudor
The leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin ($BTC), has been hovering above $75,000 in recent days, increasing expectations of further increases. At this point, there’s a strong trend on social media to predict Bitcoin will surpass $90,000. However, this may not be realistic. While the cryptocurrency community is largely bullish, this is generally considered a counter-indicator, according to
The Czech Republic’s central bank governor, Alex Michl, said that adding bitcoin to the financial institution’s reserves could improve performance, but warned its volatility is much higher than other assets and therefore represents a risk. “Its volatility is much higher than other assets,” Michl said in a speech at the Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has raised fresh concerns about the global financial system. He warns that rising government debt levels could eventually trigger a bond market crisis. Accordingly, financial commentators have weighed in on how Bitcoin and other crypto assets could factor into such a scenario. Dimon Flags Rising Debt Risks Speaking at an
Amid ongoing uncertainty stemming from the US-Iran conflict, Bitcoin ($BTC) remains trapped in a narrow range. While the $BTC price has been struggling to hold above $75,000 in recent days, one analyst argued that selling pressure on Bitcoin has eased. Speaking to Coindesk, Zaheer Ebtikar, founder of Split Research, said that Bitcoin sellers sensitive to
Institutional interest in generating returns on bitcoin holdings is gathering pace, and finance platform Mezo said it is joining the ranks of companies offering ways to generate returns from what has traditionally been a passive asset. Mezo Prime is introducing segregated vaults, or Enclaves, allowing institutions to earn yield on bitcoin held in custody with
Amid tense anticipation ahead of the FOMC meeting and Q1 2026 GDP data, Bitcoin ($BTC) is consolidating in the $76,300-$77,750 range. Against this backdrop, a comment from trader DonAlt has drawn particular attention – a figure whose $XRP forecasts in 2024-2025 resulted in a sevenfold increase. This time, instead of calling for new “rockets”, the
The “Digital Gold” Divergence: Why Bitcoin Just Crashed The relationship between Gold and Bitcoin has reached a fever pitch in 2026. Historically, these two assets have been viewed as siblings in the “store of value” category, but their recent price action tells a more complex story of liquidity rotation and market psychology. When Gold recently