The Commission is empowered to levy fines for inaccuracies, incompleteness, or misinformation provided in response to information requests.
Outflows from gold exchange-traded funds and a surge in bitcoin ETF inflows fueled speculation investors were shifting from the precious metal into the cryptocurrency.
Binance Labs’ portfolio averages an over 14 times return on investment rate, according to the announcement.
Ethereum takes a significant step towards a layer-2 centric future after the Dencun hard fork, leading Vitalik Buterin to call for a shift in mentality.
"You can call it our first Bitcoin piggy bank," Bukele quipped yesterday on X. "It's not much, but it's honest work."
Today’s Bitcoin price movement is a confluence of factors including massive liquidations, macroeconomic pressures, and the impact of negative Coinbase Premium alongside Bitcoin ETF dynamics. These elements combined have led to a noticeable dip in Bitcoin’s price. #1 Long Liquidations Today’s Bitcoin market saw a significant price drop, initiated by a sweeping liquidation event on the futures market. Over the last 24 hours, crypto trader liquidations exceeded $682.54 million across more than 191,000 traders, according to Coinglass data. This surge in liquidations resulted in Bitcoin’s price plummeting by 8% in mere hours, falling from $72,000 to $66,500. Although there was a minor recovery, with Bitcoin’s price rebounding to the $68,000 level, it currently stands nearly 10% below its March 14 all-time high of $73,737. Related Reading: Crypto Market’s ‘Monster Cycle’: $7.5 Trillion Market Value By 2025, Bitcoin Targets $150,000 A notable 80% of these liquidations were long positions, contributing to $544.99 million of the total. Short position liquidations made up the remaining $136.94 million, with Bitcoin longs alone accounting for $242.37 million in liquidations. #2 Macro Conditions Weighing On Bitcoin Price The macroeconomic landscape has placed additional pressure on Bitcoin’s value. Ted, a macro analyst known as @tedtalksmacro, highlighted on X the influence of macro conditions on the cryptocurrency market. He stated, “If BTC is digital gold, expect it to trade in lockstep with gold, however, with higher beta.” With the Federal Reserve’s meeting looming next week, macroeconomic factors are expected to take center stage temporarily. Yesterday’s US Producer Price Index (PPI) data, showing a 0.6% increase in February and surpassing forecasts of 0.3 month-over-month, has caused a ripple effect with CPI recently also hotter than expected, leading to a rise in US bond yields. The benchmark 10-year rate saw an increase of 10 basis points to 4.29%, while two-year rates rose to 4.69% from 4.63%. These developments have led traders to adjust their expectations for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policies in 2024. Related Reading: Brace For Impact: MicroStrategy Is Planning Another $500 Million Bitcoin Purchase Mohamed A. El-Erian, from Queens’ College, Cambridge University, Allianz, and Gramercy, remarked on the situation: “US government bond yields jumped today in reaction to yet another (slightly) hotter-than-expected inflation print (this time PPI).” This suggests a growing awareness of the challenges that persistent inflation poses to achieving the Fed’s 2% inflation target. #3 Negative Coinbase Premium / Quiet Bitcoin ETF Day The decline of Bitcoin below the $70,000 threshold is also attributed to the “Coinbase Premium” – the exchange which custodies the majority of all spot Bitcoin ETFs – dipping into negative territory for the first time since February 26, indicating a bearish sentiment from US markets. This phenomenon is likely a consequence of significant sales of Grayscale GBTC, while the spot ETF experienced relatively calm activity. Following a record $1 billion net inflow day for the spot ETF on March 12, inflows dropped to just $132.7 million recently, with Blackrock contributing the lion’s share at $345.4 million. Meanwhile, Fidelity and ARK saw minimal inflows of $13.7 million and $3.5 million respectively, after a previously strong week. GBTC outflows were reported at $257.1 million, aligning with average levels. Crypto analyst WhalePanda commented on the situation, noting that despite the reduced inflow, “$132.7 million is still 2 full days of mining rewards.” He suggests a potential rebound in the market, stating, “We’re just ranging now and overleveraged people getting margin called. I guess the next move up is for next week.” At press time, BTC traded at $67,916. Featured image created with DALL·E, chart from TradingView.com
Hong Kong's SFC flags Bybit as a suspicious crypto platform as it reviews the exchange's license application.
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) will provide train tickets in the form of NFTs to the passengers of two newly launched semi-high speed trains.
SuperRare Labs’ Zack Yanger said being able to help artists connect with a new class of collectors is “a massive win.”
The platform lets users start their own networks on Bitcoin and is offering developers millions of dollars as grant rewards.
The world of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) witnessed a power move this week. Justin Sun, the Tron poster child, strategically deployed a massive 120,000 Ethereum (ETH) into the burgeoning Ether Fi protocol. This $480 million injection not only underscores Sun’s commitment to the DeFi space but also propels Ether Fi to the forefront of the industry. […]
There are a number of key catalysts for the company, and these include ETF net inflows, the development of GalaxyOne and a potential Nasdaq listing, the report said.
The winds of change are blowing through the Bitcoin landscape. On March 14th, 2024, the network witnessed a monumental shift – mining difficulty skyrocketed to a record-breaking 84 trillion hashes. This unprecedented challenge coincides with another significant event on the horizon: the Bitcoin halving slated for April. Related Reading: Euphoria Or False Dawn? Why The Ethereum $4,000 Party Might End Soon According to BTC.com, the rate has risen by nearly 5.80% since the previous modification. The mining hashrate for the original coin has also peaked, indicating that more people are now participating in the mining process. At present, the value stands at 617 EH/s. Source: BTC.com Bitcoin Mining: The Difficulty Dilemma Mining Bitcoin is no easy feat. Miners compete to solve complex cryptographic puzzles, and the difficulty of these puzzles adjusts based on the overall network hash rate. As more miners join the network, the difficulty increases to ensure a steady block production rate (roughly 1 block every 10 minutes). This recent surge in difficulty signifies an influx of new miners, likely drawn by Bitcoin’s recent price rally that saw it peak at a staggering $73,800 on the same day. The Halving Effect The upcoming halving event in April throws another variable into the equation. Every four years, the block reward for miners – the amount of Bitcoin earned for successfully mining a block – is cut in half. This economic policy is a cornerstone of Bitcoin’s design, aiming to control inflation and maintain scarcity over time. The last halving in May 2020 witnessed a significant price increase in the following months, and many analysts believe the upcoming halving will follow suit. BTCUSD weakens today and trades at $68,178: TradingView.com Here’s the logic: with the supply of new Bitcoins being halved, the existing ones become relatively more scarce, potentially driving the price up due to increased demand. A Balancing Act For Miners Despite the rising difficulty, the potential for Bitcoin’s price to appreciate after the halving could incentivize miners to weather the storm. This economic incentive is bolstered by the recent spike in mining rewards, which reached nearly $79 million This suggests that even with the increased difficulty, miners are still reaping substantial profits due to the high Bitcoin price. However, the long-term sustainability of this model is debatable. As difficulty continues to climb, the energy consumption required for mining will also rise. It raises concerns about the environmental impact of Bitcoin mining, especially considering the reliance on non-renewable energy sources in some regions. Related Reading: Number Of Ethereum Short-Term Holders Increasing – Is A Bull Rally Next? Beyond The Headlines The narrative surrounding Bitcoin’s recent surge often focuses on its price and the upcoming halving. However, there are crucial underlying factors to consider. The ever-increasing mining difficulty raises questions about the long-term viability of proof-of-work, Bitcoin’s current consensus mechanism. Alternative, more energy-efficient mechanisms are being explored, but their widespread adoption remains uncertain. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Senators say that retail investors face "enormous risks" from such products because thin order books for some cryptocurrencies.
The Foundation first said in December it would invest in meme coin as part of a digital culture drive.
The 90-day and 52-week correlation between bitcoin and Nasdaq-listed chip maker Nvidia is well above 0.80.
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According to the SEC, CryptoFX allegedly targeted crypto investors from the Latino community across 10 U.S. states and two foreign countries.
Benchmark analyst Mark Palmer initiated coverage of Bitdeer on Thursday, issuing the miner with a “buy” rating and setting a price target of $13.
Cardano (ADA) is correcting gains from the $0.80 resistance zone. ADA could start a fresh increase if it stays above the $0.6880 support zone. ADA price is slowly moving lower from the $0.80 zone. The price is trading below $0.720 and the 100 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $0.6880 on the 4-hour chart of the ADA/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could attempt a fresh increase if the bulls remain active above the $0.680 support. Cardano Price Reaches Key Support After forming a base above the $0.580 level, Cardano started a fresh increase. ADA price was able to climb above the $0.620 and $0.680 resistance levels to move into a positive zone, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The bulls pushed the pair above the $0.700 resistance zone. However, the bears were active near the $0.80 resistance zone. A high was formed near $0.8097 and the price started a downside correction. There was a move below the $0.750 level. The price declined below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $0.5754 swing low to the $0.8097 high. ADA price is now trading below $0.7250 and the 100 simple moving average (4 hours). There is also a key bullish trend line forming with support at $0.6880 on the 4-hour chart of the ADA/USD pair. The trend line is near the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $0.5754 swing low to the $0.8097 high. Source: ADAUSD on TradingView.com The bulls might remain active near the $0.680 support. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $0.7220 zone. The first resistance is near $0.740. The next key resistance might be $0.800. If there is a close above the $0.800 resistance, the price could start a strong rally. In the stated case, the price could rise toward the $0.8250 region. Any more gains might call for a move toward $0.850. More Losses in ADA? If Cardano’s price fails to climb above the $0.7220 resistance level, it could continue to move down. Immediate support on the downside is near the $0.6880 level. The next major support is near the $0.680 level. A downside break below the $0.680 level could open the doors for a test of $0.6350. The next major support is near the $0.6120 level. Technical Indicators 4 hours MACD – The MACD for ADA/USD is losing momentum in the bearish zone. 4 hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for ADA/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $0.6880, $0.6800, and $0.6350. Major Resistance Levels – $0.7220, $0.7400, and $0.8000.
Some suggest a waning ETF narrative and economic data from the United States may have sparked the sudden crypto sell-off.
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Bitcoin's price has begun a recovery, trading above $68,5K as the day continues.
Ethereum price is declining from the $4,080 zone. ETH is now approaching a major support at $3,500 where the bulls might take a stand. Ethereum started a downside correction from the $3,080 zone. The price is trading below $3,800 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $3,850 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could resume its increase if it clears the $3,850 resistance zone. Ethereum Price Dips Ethereum price failed to stay above the $4,000 resistance zone and started a downside correction, like Bitcoin. ETH declined below the $3,920 and $3,850 support levels to enter a short-term bearish zone. It even spiked below the $3,680 support zone. A low was formed at $3,625 and the price is now consolidating losses. It seems like there is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $3,850 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum price is now trading below $3,800 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $3,740 level or the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $4,083 swing high to the $3,625 low. The first major resistance is near the $3,850 level and the trend line. It is close to the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $4,083 swing high to the $3,625 low. Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com The next major resistance is near $3,880, above which the price might gain bullish momentum. In the stated case, Ether could rally toward the $4,000 level. If there is a move above the $4,000 resistance, Ethereum could even rise toward the $4,080 resistance. Any more gains might call for a test of $4,150. More Losses In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,850 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,680 level. The first major support is near the $3,600 zone. The next key support could be the $3,500 zone. A clear move below the $3,500 support might send the price toward $3,350. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,250 level. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Level – $3,600 Major Resistance Level – $3,850
Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal says there’s direct evidence that Ether’s futures and spot markets are just as correlated as Bitcoin, suggesting the senator’s letter is misguided.
Bitcoin price is moving lower from the $73,000 resistance. BTC must stay above the $67,000 support to start a fresh increase in the near term. Bitcoin price is correcting gains and moving lower from the $73,000 zone. The price is trading below $71,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $72,820 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could revisit the $67,000 support zone in the near term. Bitcoin Price Corrects Lower Bitcoin price made another attempt to gain strength above the $72,500 level. However, there was no clear move above the $72,500 level and the price reacted to the downside. There was a drop below the $72,000 and $71,500 levels. Besides, there was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $72,820 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. The pair even declined below the $70,000 level. A low is formed near $68,403 and the price is now showing a few bearish signs. Bitcoin is now trading below $71,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. Immediate resistance is near the $70,000 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $72,043 swing high to the $68,403 low. Source: BTCUSD on TradingView.com The next key resistance could be $70,500 or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $72,043 swing high to the $68,403 low, above which the price could rise toward the $72,000 resistance zone. If there is a clear move above the $72,000 resistance zone, the price could even attempt a move above the $73,000 resistance zone. Any more gains might send the price toward the $75,000 level. More Losses In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $70,500 resistance zone, it could continue to move down. Immediate support on the downside is near the $68,500 level. The first major support is $67,500. The main support sits at $67,000. If there is a close below $67,000, the price could start a decent pullback toward the $65,500 level. Any more losses might send the price toward the $65,000 support zone. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $68,500, followed by $67,000. Major Resistance Levels – $70,500, $72,000, and $73,000.
De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) revealed it imposed an administrative fine on centralized exchange Crypto.com after it allegedly operated and provided crypto services illegally for over two years in the Netherlands. Related Reading: European Crypto Exchange Obtains In-Principle License Approval In Singapore Crypto.com Fined For Providing Unregistered Services The Dutch Central Bank fined Foris DAX MT […]
In a significant development, UK Judge James Mellor has stated that Craig Wright, an Australian entrepreneur, is not Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin. The verdict came after the conclusion of the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) trial, during which “overwhelming evidence” was presented to debunk Wright’s claims. Judge Mellor intends to draft a ruling […]
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