Crypto Markets Shed $10 Billion in Hours as Bitcoin Loses $400 (Market Watch)

ECB stimulus announcement and US jobless claims at a 7-month low briefly pumped Bitcoin but the asset and the entire altcoin market has retraced rather vigorously.

Crypto Exchange FTX Launches Bitcoin Pairs for Wall Street Stocks Like Tesla, Apple, Amazon

Popular cryptocurrency derivatives exchange FTX launches Bitcoin pairs for well-known Wall Street stocks like Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Tesla, and so forth.

Iran Becomes First Country To Use Bitcoin As a Medium of Exchange

Iran has become the first country to constitute Bitcoin as legal means of exchange within its jurisdiction.

Renowned Indian-American Author Deepak Chopra May Buy Bitcoin

Globally renowned meditation and mental well-being thought leader, Deepak Chopra, has announced the launch of his own blockchain-based token.

Fidelity’s Crypto Subsidiary Targets Asian Investors To Buy Bitcoin

Fidelity Digital Assets, the cryptocurrency-oriented subsidiary of the giant American investment company Fidelity Investments, has signed a new partnership to facilitate Bitcoin purchases in Asia.

Market Watch: After a Bloody Wednesday, Bitcoin Struggles At $13,000 As ETH Below $400

Bitcoin appears to struggle at the coveted $13,000 mark.

Bitcoin Won’t Attract The Unbanked, Says Mastercard SEO

The CEO of MasterCard, Ajay Banga, has said that Bitcoin won't help bank the unbanked.

Bitcoin is The Biggest Bubble Ever, Says Peter Schiff… Again

Peter Schiff said on twitter that Bitcoin is the biggest bubble he has ever seen, based on the level of conviction showed by Bitcoin traders.

Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC Crashes Under Major Resistance, Will $13K Hold?

Bitcoin bulls are trying to regain lost ground after failing to break the high set back on June 26, 2019, at $13,880.

Bitcoin-Friendly Avanti Receives License to be The Second Crypto Bank in The US

Avanti Financial Group is following Kraken's steps and now is the second crypto company to get an official banking license in the United States of America.

Bitcoin to Surpass $20,000 ATH By Early 2021 According to Raul Pal

After predicting a significant bull run for Bitcoin and calling it a "life raft," Raoul Pal discussed several issues within sectors of the traditional financial world.

Coinbase Launches A Crypto Debit Card With 1% Reward on Bitcoin Spendings

US-based customers will be able to enjoy up to 4% rewards while spending their digital assets with Coinbase's new Visa debit card dubbed Coinbase Card.

MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor HODLs $230M Worth Of Bitcoin Privately

MicroStrategy and its founder and CEO Michael Saylor own 0.266% of all bitcoins ever to exist.

Correction? $15 Billion Evaporate from Crypto Markets as Bitcoin Loses $700 in Hours

Following an impressive rally that almost took Bitcoin above its 2019 high, the market is currently going through a massive correction.

€29 Million Worth of Bitcoin Seized Following Money Laundering Schemes

A Rotterdam court sentenced two bitcoin traders from Hilversum to 2 and 2.5 years in prison for money laundering.

Crypto Market Watch: Is Bitcoin Scared of The June 2019 Highs?

Bitcoin's new 2020 high displayed signs of decoupling from Wall Street while simultaneously crashing the sluggish alternative coins.

Max Keiser Predicts $28k Bitcoin as Price Surges to $13,860

Bitcoin prices have surged again during Wednesday morning’s Asian trading session, equaling 2019’s peak of $13,860 as the big price predictions begin to roll in.

Retail Investment in Bitcoin Soars to a New All-Time High

According to data gleaned from Glassnode, the number of bitcoin wallet addresses (holding $10, $100, $1000 worth of BTC) is at an all-time high of 31 million.

5 Reasons For Bitcoin’s Price Surge To New 15-Month High

Bitcoin's price increased by a total of 30% during the month of October so far and it surged to a 15-month high.

Grayscale Study: COVID-19 Made Bitcoin Even More Attractive To US Investors

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic made Bitcoin even more attractive to US investors.

Bitcoin Sets New 2020 High: What Are The Next Targets? BTC Analysis & Overview

Bitcoin's price continues with its bullish momentum, setting a new high for 2020.

Here’s Why Bitcoin’s Hashrate May Drop Further This Week

The Bitcoin network — the most tried, tested, and secure in the cryptocurrency world — is set to see its second-largest negative difficulty adjustment of 2020 by the end of the week.

Singapore’s Biggest Bank Reportedly Launched A Bitcoin Exchange

DBS Bank, the Singaporean multinational banking and financial services corporation, has released a fiat-to-crypto exchange for financial institutions and professional market makers.

After The Storm: Bitcoin Holds $13K Despite Wall Street Monday’s Plunge

After a $400 drop in minutes, Bitcoin has reclaimed the $13,000 mark, while most altcoins are deep in the red.

North America and Europe Control 88% of All Lightning Network Nodes, Research Finds

North America and Europe control almost 88% of all the Bitcoin Lightning Network Nodes.

Someone Just Transferred $1.15 Billion (0.4% Of Total Bitcoins) for $3.6 Fees

An anonymous user has transferred the whopping sum of $1.15 billion in BTC for the staggeringly low fees of just $3.6.

BTC Price Analysis: Bitcoin Weakens As Wall Street In Deep Red, Is $14K Target Intact?

Bitcoin’s price remains stuck under the key 0.618 Fibonacci level at $13,360 going into this week after little bullish momentum arrived during the opening of the US traditional markets.

The PayPal Effect: Billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya And Libra’s Chief Believe Banks Will Support Bitcoin

Banks cannot ignore Bitcoin any longer after the PayPal announcement, said Social Capital CEO Chamath Palihapitiya and Head of Facebook's Libra - David Marcus.

Bitcoin Just Had Its Highest Weekly Close Since Jan-18 While ETH Eyes $400 (Market Watch)

Bitcoin has kept still above the $13,000 mark, while most altcoins have displayed an untypical lack of volatility.

Alibaba Founder Jack Ma: Digital Currencies Can Create Value

Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma sees value in digital currencies, but world regulators have to step up and improve the current framework.

Analysis: Are CBDCs a Threat For Bitcoin or The Opposite?

Will the inevitable launch of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) harm or help Bitcoin and its role within this digitizing world? The post Analysis: Are CBDCs a Threat For Bitcoin or The Opposite? appeared first on CryptoPotato.

Bitcoin Breaks New 2020 High As Total Market Cap Tops $400 Billion (Market Watch)

A brief price jump took Bitcoin to new yearly highs but the cryptocurrency has retraced then.

Bitcoin Just Marked New 2020 High, But This Indicator Signals Correction Incoming (BTC Price Analysis)

Starting by looking at the bigger picture, Bitcoin price had made a remarkable run since October began, gaining almost $3000 to its value.

Binance Bitcoin Futures Markets Clock Highest 24h Volumes as Institutions Go Long

As per the latest data, Binance has clocked the highest 24h bitcoin futures trading volume amongst all other platforms.

The Digital Age Is Here: Crypto And Fintech Companies Soar, While Bank Stocks Tank

Major banks have struggled with their stock performance since the start of the year.

Stagnant Crypto Weekend: Bitcoin Temporarily Stopped at $13,000

Bitcoin continues to struggle with the $13,000 level after a quick dip to $12,720.

Bullish: Huge H&S Pattern Developing in Bitcoin With $20K Target At ATH

Popular Bitcoin analyst Carl Martin shared a BTC chart that follows an inverse head and shoulders pattern.

Bitcoin Breaks To New 2020 High on PayPal News: This Was The Weekly Crypto Market Update

This week was particularly interesting in the cryptocurrency markets.

Adding Coins And Reducing Fees: Will BitMEX Survival Efforts Help Despite The Mandatory KYC?

BitMEX will be adding Polkadot, Binance Coin, and YFI for trading towards the end of the month.

$300 Million In A Day, $1 Billion In The Last Week – Grayscale’s Impressive AUM Growth

Grayscale's total assets under management have surged in the past week by $1 billion as the market has enjoyed impressive price performances.

Market Watch: Ethereum Finally Reclaims $400 As BTC Struggles With $13K

Ethereum managed to reclaim the coveted $400 mark as BTC struggles to conquer the $13,000 level.

Not Wasting Time: PayPal Reportedly Considering to Buy Crypto Companies, Including BitGo

PayPal is reportedly considering to buy cryptocurrency-oriented companies.

Bitcoin Could Register Second Highest Monthly Close in History: Peter Brandt

Veteran trader Peter Brandt, in his latest bitcoin trading update, said the cryptocurrency will register its second-highest monthly close ever if manages to continue its upward momentum through October. The post Bitcoin Could Register Second Highest Monthly Close in History: Peter Brandt appeared first on CryptoPotato.

I Like Bitcoin Even More, It’s The Best Inflation Trade: Billionaire Investor Paul Tudor Jones

Five months after he purchased Bitcoin because of the asset's hedge merits, Paul Tudor Jones said he likes BTC even more now.

Bitcoin Price Paints A Fresh All-Time High Against Two National Currencies

Bitcoin's most recent price increases have resulted in new all-time highs against two national currencies - the Brazilian Real and the Turkish Lira.

HODLers: Most Crypto Investors Hold Majority In Bitcoin Over Altcoins, Survey Finds

An interesting survey revealed that the majority of crypto investors have most of their holdings stored in Bitcoin, rather than altcoins.

BTC Price Analysis: After Breaking 2020 High, Is Bitcoin Eyeing $14K?

Bitcoin price has managed to avoid all 3 unfilled CME gaps this week and go on to break the $13,235 level for the first time since July 10, 2019 – 469 days ago.

Bitcoin Soared To $13,200 As $17 Billion Added To The Market Cap (Market Watch)

Bitcoin went on a wild ride towards a new 2020 high of $13,220.

Bitcoin’s Core Value Is to Be Rationed, Says the Acting US Comptroller of the Currency

Decentralized networks could be the future if global regulators find a suitable framework to enhance their operations, believes US OCC's Brian Brooks. The post Bitcoin’s Core Value Is to Be Rationed, Says the Acting US Comptroller of the Currency appeared first on CryptoPotato.

Traders’ Digest: After $12K, Bitcoin Is Heading To $14,300 Before 2021

Bitcoin rallied hard and surpassed this year's high in the last 24 hours.

The Biggest Concern of Bitcoin Investors Until The End Of 2020: Will Trump Get Reelected (Survey)

According to a survey conducted by CryptoPotato, Bitcoin investors are most concerned with whether Donald Trump will win the upcoming 2020 Presidential Elections. The post The Biggest Concern of Bitcoin Investors Until The End Of 2020: Will Trump Get Reelected (Survey) appeared first on CryptoPotato.

Bitcoin Price Moons to New 2020 Highs on PayPal News

Hours after news about PayPal allowing its users to buy Bitcoin broke out, the cryptocurrency has skyrocketed to a new 2020 high.

Analysis: Current Bitcoin Rise Due To New Money Entering Crypto (And Not Altcoins Sell Off)

Data suggests that fresh capital has prompted BTC's latest price pump to above $12,000.

PayPal to Enable Bitcoin and Crypto Purchasing and Selling

One of the world's leading online payment processors, PayPal, will enable US customers to buy Bitcoin and other crypto in the coming weeks.

Crypto Market Cap Gains $7 Billion as Bitcoin Blasts Through $12,000

Bitcoin marches on to a new 2-month high of $12,300 and targets the 2020 high of $12,500.

Bitcoin Cranks to Crucial Resistance at $12,300, Can it Go Higher?

Bitcoin just made its long-awaited move back to its 2020 high adding almost 5% on the day, however, it must continue higher for the rally to be recognized. The post Bitcoin Cranks to Crucial Resistance at $12,300, Can it Go Higher? appeared first on CryptoPotato.

Bitcoin Dominance at 2-Month High: Disaster for Altcoins

While October has been profitable for Bitcoin both in price and market dominance, the same cannot be said for alternative cryptocurrencies. The post Bitcoin Dominance at 2-Month High: Disaster for Altcoins appeared first on CryptoPotato.

Bitcoin Price Will Skyrocket as Markets Riddled by Election Uncertainty, Analyst Says

While the ongoing uncertainty regarding COVID-19 and the US Presidential elections could drive stocks down, Opimas CEO predicted that Bitcoin will skyrocket.

Hackers Donate Stolen Bitcoin Worth $20,000 to Two Non-Profit Organizations

Darkside hackers have donated bitcoin funds worth $10,000 (0.88 BTC) received from their ransomware exploits to two non-profit organizations each.

Bitcoin Price Analysis: These Are The Next Possible Targets Beyond $12,000

Bitcoin price is recovering with yesterday’s surging breakout to $11.8K.

Bitcoin Decoupling Nearing $12K As Wall Street Tumbled: Crypto Market Watch

Bitcoin showed early signs of decoupling from Wall Street after surging to $11,820, while the US stock indexes slumped yesterday. The post Bitcoin Decoupling Nearing $12K As Wall Street Tumbled: Crypto Market Watch appeared first on CryptoPotato.

Bitcoin Mixer Penalized by FinCEN With $60 Million in Fines

Helix was a Bitcoin Mixer owned by Larry Dean Harmon.

Bitcoin Miner Daily Revenue Slumps to $345K Amid Rising Wrapped BTC and HODLing Frenzy

A drop in Bitcoin’s (BTC) on-chain transaction activity has resulted in miners making just 30 BTC per day.

33 Years Since Wall Street’s Black Monday: Have We Learnt Nothing? (Opinion)

Exactly 33 years ago, on this date, the United States stock market, and the entire world's, for that matter, went through the so-called Black Monday.

Bitcoin Price Eyes $12,000 Following US Fed Chair Powell Talks

Bitcoin's price finally broke out and, fortunately, it was to the upside.

Bitcoin Price Has Only Ever Spent 93 Days Above $11,500

Bitcoin's price has stood above its current $11,500 for just 93 days.

Market Watch: Will The New Week Finally Move Bitcoin Price?

Following increases with the US stock futures, Bitcoin spiked to a 3-day high of $11,550.

Report: DeFi Was Bullish for Ethereum While Bitcoin’s Volume Decreased In Q3-2020

By solidifying that decentralized finance (DeFi) was the most notable trend in the crypto community during Q3 2020, eToro's latest report highlighted it as a significantly bullish case for Ethereum.

Bitcoin Whales Slow Down Following Months of Accumulations: What About BTC Price?

The number of Bitcoin whales have started to decline, while its price is increasing.

Flippening: Crypto Decentralized Exchanges Grew More Than Centralized Ones In Q3 2020

Although centralized exchanges continue to attract the majority of the trading volume market share, decentralized exchanges are on the rise with impressive triple-digit growth in Q3.

Bullish Weekend: Crypto Market Cap Gains $4 Billion, Bitcoin Awaiting Next Move

Bitcoin stands around $11,400 despite the recent drop to below $11,300.

Warren Buffett Will See His Wealth Hyperinflate While Bitcoin Price Does 40-80x, Says Max Keiser

People with zero Bitcoin exposure like Warren Buffett will see their wealth hyperinflate to nothing while Bitcoin's price skyrockets 40-80x, says Max Keiser.

Bitcoin Price Is Stagnant Despite Recent News: The Calm Before The Storm? (Market Watch)

The OKEx news drove cryptocurrency prices down yesterday but most assets have stopped tanking.

Despite Negative News, Bitcoin Only $1K Away From 2020 High: The Weekly Crypto Update

Another week passed on the cryptocurrency market, and it surely wasn’t a boring one.

As Founder Reportedly Arrested, OKEx Holds $2.3 Billion in Bitcoin

Data shows that OKEx users hold almost 200,000 BTC collectively in their wallets.

Is Bitcoin Price Heading to Fill CME Gap at $11,100? BTC Analysis & Overview

Bitcoin has failed to hold above $11,500 for the second time this week as bears continue to drive prices back down towards the unfilled CME gap at $11,100 (GAP 2).

After Square, Coinbase Will Now Fund Bitcoin Development With a New Grants Program

Coinbase announced that it will support Bitcoin development activities by funding at least two Bitcoin Core contributors through its new grants dubbed the Crypto Community Fund.

Bitcoin’s Struggles Continue at $11,300 On OKEx Withdrawals Suspension (Market Watch)

Bitcoin dropped by over $300 in about an hour and dipped beneath $11,300.

Trustless Wrapped Bitcoin Coming to Polkadot in Early 2021

Polkadot will bring trustless wrapped Bitcoin in early 2021, the company has stated.

Twitter’s Jack Dorsey Calls for Bitcoin Donations in Nigeria’s EndSars Protest Against Police Brutality

Jack Dorsey, the CEO of Twitter and Square, has urged people to contribute to the protests against police brutality in Nigeria using Bitcoin. The post Twitter’s Jack Dorsey Calls for Bitcoin Donations in Nigeria’s EndSars Protest Against Police Brutality appeared first on CryptoPotato.

Bitcoin Accumulation Building With 14% of Supply Currently Held

According to recent analysis, Bitcoin has been in an accumulation cycle for almost two years. The post Bitcoin Accumulation Building With 14% of Supply Currently Held appeared first on CryptoPotato.

Bitcoin Price Stalls At $11,400 While Altcoins Mark Minor Losses (Market Watch)

Most larger-cap alternative coins have charted slight losses since yesterday.

Mt. Gox Stolen Bitcoin Rehabilitation Plan is Once Again Delayed

Following another delay announced earlier today, the long-anticipated Mt.

Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC Breaks Vital Short-term Support, $11K Incoming?

Despite a promising start to the week, the bullish Bitcoin traders have struggled to maintain momentum.

Brainwallet Users Beware: Hackers Scan Bitcoin’s Network 24/7 for Popular Passphrases

According to a recent report published by BitMEX Research, hackers are scanning Bitcoin's network 24/7 in search of familiar and easy to crack passphrases. The post Brainwallet Users Beware: Hackers Scan Bitcoin’s Network 24/7 for Popular Passphrases appeared first on CryptoPotato.

With Over $720 Million of Bitcoin Inflows, Grayscale Marks Best Quarter Yet

Grayscale marked another record-breaking quarter with over $1 billion inflows.

Bitcoin is Overpriced and Trades 13% Above its Intrinsic Value: JP Morgan

Bitcoin price is primed to face “modest headwinds” in the short-term, according to strategists at JPMorgan Chase & Co. The

SEC Commissioner Peirce: CFTC Charges Are a Clear Message to BitMEX and the Industry

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce asserted that a Bitcoin ETF would allow people to get exposure to the asset but didn't reveal if such a product will be approved soon.

Public Companies Have Invested Billions in Bitcoin This Year

Grayscale may be grabbing the headlines but it is not the only public company investing heavily in Bitcoin in 2020. The post Public Companies Have Invested Billions in Bitcoin This Year appeared first on CryptoPotato.

Bitcoin Calms Down at $11,400 Despite Trump’s Stimulus Calls (Market Watch)

Bitcoin has retraced from its recent run to $11,700 and trades at $11,400.

Fidelity Explains How Bitcoin Could Grow Into a Trillion-Dollar Market

Fidelity Digital Assets released its Bitcoin Investment Thesis, arguing why a trillion-dollar BTC market is not a crazy idea. The post Fidelity Explains How Bitcoin Could Grow Into a Trillion-Dollar Market appeared first on CryptoPotato.

$13 Billion Asset Manager Stone Ridge Buys 10,000 Bitcoins ($115 Million)

An asset management company with over $13 billion in AUM has revealed that it's bought 10,000 BTC as part of its primary treasury reserve asset. The post $13 Billion Asset Manager Stone Ridge Buys 10,000 Bitcoins ($115 Million) appeared first on CryptoPotato.

The Last 3 Times This MA Cross Took Place Bitcoin Price Rallied 42%

Lark Davis a.k.a TheCryptoLark posted a bitcoin price trend chart today which projects an extremely bullish scenario for the top cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin Futures Open Interest at 1-Month High Amid Millions Worth of Buy Liquidations

Data from the market analytics platform Skew shows that millions worth of BTC buy positions were liquidated which in turn led to bitcoin price soaring to the $11,700 levels yesterday.

Cruise Ship Named Satoshi Aims to Become a Hub for Crypto Companies

A massive cruise ship, now called Satoshi, after Bitcoin's creator, aims to become a hub for digital nomads and cryptocurrency companies.

Bitcoin Price Surges to a New Monthly High at $11,700 (Tuesday Market Watch)

Bitcoin has mimicked gains on Wall Street and registered a new monthly high at over $11,700.

Bitcoin to $1 Million By 2025, Says Raoul Pal

Using a regression on the logarithmic chart since inception, Raoul Pal, CEO of Real Vision Group came up with a model that predicts Bitcoin at $1 Million by 2025. The post Bitcoin to $1 Million By 2025, Says Raoul Pal appeared first on CryptoPotato.

Goldman Sachs: The US Dollar Could Free Fall to 2018 Lows, Time for a New Bitcoin ATH?

The US dollar may freefall to its 2018 lows, Goldman Sachs said based on a high probability of Joe Biden winning the US election and significant progress made on a coronavirus vaccine.

Bitcoin Price Analysis: Is $12K Next As BTC Records 5-Week High?

Bitcoin price is soaring right now as the US legacy market opens up to begin the new week.

Satoshi-Era BTC Worth $11.3 Million Moved for the First Time in 10 Years

1,000 BTC mined during the time when Satoshi Nakamoto was still active and not moved since have been transferred to a set of unknown addresses yesterday.