Following the cryptocurrency market’s recent plunge that occurred when Bitcoin failed to stabilize above the $4,000 price level, the crypto markets have seen further instability, with many altcoins continuing to drop today. Now, the markets, and Bitcoin in particular, appear to be forming fresh trading ranges that could be highly profitable for risk tolerant traders…
While over-the-counter (OTC) and dark pool trading is a lesser-known branch of the crypto tree, this subsector has quickly become a hot topic for institutions with a growing penchant for Bitcoin. Recent data from a leading crypto-centric OTC desk has only corroborated this fact, making it apparent that capital enters cryptocurrencies via mediums other than spot…
The crypto markets are trading relatively flat after an incredibly volatile trading session yesterday, where many altcoins dropped 10% or more as Bitcoin failed to stabilize above the $4,000 price region. It now appears that the crypto markets are forming fresh trading ranges, and analysts agree that further losses could be right around the corner.…
In a report by the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the cryptocurrency space has been named as a priority. The body states that the industry may pose high levels of risk to retail investors. The OCIE oversees thousands of investment advisers, mutual funds and ETFs,…
The estate of the late Columbian drug lord Pablo Escobar, which is said to be responsible for countless murders and at one point, as much as 80% of the cocaine entering the United States, has called the trustworthiness of stablecoin crypto Tether into question. Escobar Inc. plans to launch an initial coin offering (ICO) for…
Institutional this, institutional that — the narrative that Wall Streeters are going to pick Bitcoin off its feet has become a rallying cry for many of crypto’s most fervent optimists. However, a damning report claims that the unrelenting push for institutional participation from Coinbase has begun to relent, albeit only slightly. Related Reading: Wall Street Still…
It’s no secret that Bitcoin (BTC) is susceptible to ad hominem attacks from those who want to see it fail. Case in point, over the asset’s history — relatively minuscule in the grand scheme of things — has been lambasted time and time again by mainstream media, traditionalistic CEOs and regulators, and zealous cynics. And…
Following a week of slow but steady gains Bitcoin fell off the digital cliff again yesterday with a flash crash that wiped out all progress made so far this year. Analysts are now looking at a short term correction if BTC can hold on to where it has currently fallen. Further Downside Expected on Consolidation…
Although the crypto markets are seeing a bout of volatility that has sent them spiraling downwards today, one notable critic of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency in general is now predicting that Bitcoin could hit $5,000 in the near future. The comments came about as the markets are seeing increased weakness after Bitcoin failed to stabilize above…
The co-founder of blockchain-based identity management platform CivicKey has weighed in about the current state of the cryptocurrency markets. Amongst other things, Vinny Lingham stated that he feels the Bitcoin price will retest the $3,000 level in the near future. The South American internet entrepreneur also explained how his own startup had managed to weather…