Bitcoin has been explosive all of 2020, and while certain altcoins like Ethereum and a slew of DeFi tokens have outperformed the top cryptocurrency this year, altcoins overall have been a disappointment compared to past cycles. Those who lived through past cycles, expected altcoins to take off the moment Bitcoin surpassed its previous peak. But…
The news that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission had issued a lawsuit to XRP token parent company Ripple and its two top executives, sent shockwaves throughout the crypto industry. But its domino effect is only just starting, according to the analyst who ahead of time called the recent Coinbase “delisting” that sent XRP…
Depending on your view, a devastating blow has been dealt to crypto, or a much-needed purge is in progress due to the SEC suing Ripple and two of its top executives for selling XRP tokens which the regulator claims were unregistered securities. XRP dropped dove over 30% on the news, but the carnage might only…
Bitcoin is trading a few thousand above its former peak at $20,000, but the spark of a new altcoin season hasn’t yet arrived in the crypto industry. One reason for the delay of the bullish advance is because the total altcoin market cap has gotten itself stuck in the clouds. But as soon as the…
Bitcoin is well above its former all-time high, but the “alt season” where altcoins explode in value relative to the top-ranked cryptocurrency has yet to arrive. BTC dominance, a metric weighing all other crypto assets against Bitcoin is facing a pivotal monthly close that could jeopardize any chances of a greater altcoin market recovery. Here’s…
XRP has a major bullish breakout recently, resulting in an over 200% rally. And while bullish technicals had been building, it was the Flare airdrop and promise of free Spark tokens that helped propel Ripple to current levels. The Flare airdrop “snapshot” of the XRP ledger takes place at the end of this week, leaving…
Today is the day after Thanksgiving in the United States, also known as Black Friday – a day when retailers everywhere offer the year’s best deals and discounts. The day is no different in the world of crypto, and those interested in Bitcoin and other altcoins can take advantage of the savings and stock up…
Over the summer months, Ethereum transaction fees ran hot, causing the DeFi trend and Uniswap token swapping boom to finally run out of steam. But as transaction fees begin to pick up again after a period of inactivity and downtrend, could it be a signal that another phase of DeFi dominance is about to start?…
The ongoing Bitcoin rally brought investor interest back to altcoins in a big way, but as soon as the top-ranked cryptocurrency made it above $19,000, it has been nothing but carnage for Ethereum and the rest of the altcoin space. Here’s why these assets faced carnage as soon as Bitcoin hit $19,500, and why it…
The crypto market is a confusing space. Not only do investors need to pay careful attention to Bitcoin market cycles driving the overall sentiment, but also to the relationship between BTC and altcoins like Ethereum and Litecoin. As two of the top altcoins with the most longevity in the market, Ethereum and Litecoin can be…