Fears of a downside for bitcoin BTC$116,425.80 and ether (ETH) have eased substantially, according to the latest options market data. However, the pace of the next upward move in these cryptocurrencies will largely hinge on the magnitude of the anticipated Fed rate cut scheduled for Sept. 17. BTC’s seven-day call/put skew, which measures how implied
Crypto markets ended last week on a high note with total capitalization topping $4 trillion again, but momentum waned over the weekend. Stock markets in the US reached record highs last week as markets fully priced in a 0.25% rate cut this week. However, the job market continued to signal weakness with a sharp jump
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition: a blockchain sleuth finds evidence of El Salvador’s bitcoin “reshuffling,” Meliuz begins leveraging an options‑based strategy to acquire more bitcoin, and Uruguay readies a study on digital‑currency implementation. Blockchain Sleuth Points out
A long-term Bitcoin holder who sold $4 billion of his holdings for Ether last month has started selling again as Bitcoin crossed $116,000 for the first time in three weeks. Two Bitcoin (BTC) wallets tied to an address that had held onto the cryptocurrency for over eight years deposited 1,176 BTC worth over $136 million
Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff said that the largest crypto is showing signs of topping out ahead of the much-awaited Fed rate cut this week during the September 17 FOMC meeting. BTC and the broader crypto market are showing signs of nervousness while facing selling pressure over the weekend. Despite gaining 4% on the weekly chart,
Tokyo-based mobile game developer gumi posted a sharp turnaround in quarterly profits as cryptocurrency holdings significantly boosted earnings. Despite a steep drop in core gaming revenue caused by restructuring and asset sales, the company leveraged Bitcoin gains and a planned XRP purchase to deliver strong overall financial results. Crypto Windfall Offsets Weak Game Revenue Gumi
Bitcoin is set for a powerful fourth-quarter rally, with accelerating market momentum and bullish sentiment driving Fundstrat’s bold call for a $200,000 price by year-end. $200K Bitcoin Possible by Year-End, According to Fundstrat’s Tom Lee A bullish narrative is gaining traction in cryptocurrency markets as forecasts for bitcoin’s year-end potential become increasingly optimistic. Supporters point
Calling crypto “Web 3.0”, the third layer of the internet that enables permissionless asset ownership on the Web, “undermines” crypto’s true significance, which is a complete overhaul of the capitalist system, according to Mert Mumtaz, CEO of remote procedure call (RPC) node provider Helius. Mumtaz said that crypto supercharges all the necessary ingredients for capitalism
The cryptocurrency market has left behind a week in the green for Bitcoin and altcoins in general. However, the new week will play host to one of the most critical weeks of the year. The interest rate decision, to be announced on Wednesday, will be particularly closely watched. Here is the cryptocurrency calendar we have
ICB Network has announced that it has entered into a strategic alliance with Tectum, which is regarded as one of the fastest blockchains in the market. The partnership will revolutionize the digital payments by introducing Tectum into the ICB ecosystem with the SoftNote technology so that users and companies worldwide can get instant and free