Bitcoin mining revenue lowest in two years, hash rate on the decline
The revenue earned by Bitcoin (BTC) miners fell to two-year lows owing to poor market performance and a heavier computational demand amid rising network difficulty....
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A US Senate hearing will discuss FTX, New York bans proof-of-work and FTX evaluates its assets: Hodler’s Digest, Nov. 20-26
Coming every Saturday, Hodler’s Digest will help you track every single important news story that happened this week. The best (and worst) quotes, adoption and...
How low can the Bitcoin price go?
Bitcoin (BTC) has spent over a year in a downtrend since its $69,000 all-time highs in November 2021. BTC price performance has given investors up...
Canada crypto regulation: Bitcoin ETFs, strict licensing and a digital dollar
In October, Toronto-based Coinsquare became the first crypto trading business to get dealer registration from the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC). That means...
Bitcoin’s new ‘worst case scenario’ puts BTC bear market bottom near $6K
Bitcoin (BTC) still risks a drop to below $7,000 in this bear market, the latest worst-case scenario prediction warns. In its latest livestream broadcasted on...
Australian Dollar Outlook: A Sinking US Dollar Floats All Boats
Australian Dollar Forecast: Neutral The Australian Dollar found firmer footing on US Dollar debility The Fed look likely to raise by less than 75 bp...
$15.5K retest is more likely, according to Bitcoin futures and options
Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading near $16,500 since Nov. 23, recovering from a dip to $15,500 as investors feared the imminent insolvency of Genesis Global,...
How bad is the current state of crypto? On-chain analyst explains
Despite the market downturn and the widespread negative sentiment in the industry in the wake of the FTX collapse, on-chain data still show reasons to...
Price analysis 11/25: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, MATIC, DOT, LTC, UNI
FTX’s collapse dealt a major blow to the already fragile sentiment among cryptocurrency investors. Although a quick recovery is unlikely, Blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis said...
Pound Fundamental Forecast: Retailers Hope for Booster Black Friday Sales
Pound Sterling (GBP) Forecast: Politics takes center stage as independent investigation launched into Deputy PM’s conduct Black Friday Overshadowed by Cost-of-Living Crisis. UK inflation at...
Binance publishes official Merkle Tree-based proof of reserves
Two weeks after Binance initially pledged to develop a proof-of-reserve (PoR) mechanism in response to the FTX liquidity and bankruptcy fiasco, it published its official response. In...
USD/JPY Rallies as the Dollar Index Arrests a Three-Day Slide
KEY POINTS: Recommended by Zain Vawda Get Your Free JPY Forecast Get My Guide Most Read: USD/JPY Eyeing Deeper Retracement as Dollar Index Rises USD/JPY...
Bitcoin addresses holding at least 1 BTC close in to a million
Smaller wallet addresses in the Bitcoin (BTC) ecosystem continue accumulating BTC despite market turmoil. The number of known addresses on the Bitcoin blockchain that hold...
British Pound Forecast: GBP/USD Rally Erases Policy Error Losses
GBP/USD – Prices, Charts, and Analysis GBP/USD rally aided by US dollar weakness. The previous UK government’s policy losses have been wiped out. Recommended by...
Euro Price Forecast: EUR/USD Advances on German GDP and ECB Speakers
EUR/USD ANALYSIS German GDP YoY: ACT – 1.3%; EST – 1.2% German GDP QoQ: ACT – 0.4%; EST – 0.3% No pivot signs from ECB...
Uzbekistan issues first crypto licenses to two local ‘crypto stores’
As Uzbekistan prepares to adopt a new cryptocurrency framework in 2023, the Uzbek regulators have started issuing regulatory approvals to local crypto service providers. The...
StarkNet makes Cairo 1.0 open source in first step toward community control
Zero-knowledge (ZK)-Rollup tech company StarkWare has officially open sourced its new programming language compiler, Cairo 1.0, which will soon be supported on Ethereum layer-2 scaling...
Independent research verifies GBTC’s 633K Bitcoin: So why won’t Grayscale?
With digital asset management firm Grayscale refusing to provide proof of reserves for its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), an independent analyst has spent days combing...
Ether tests $1,200 but bears better positioned for $1.13B options expiry on Nov. 25
No matter if one analyzes Ether’s (ETH) longer-term or weekly time frame, there is little hope for bulls. Besides the negative 69% year-to-date performance, a...
Bitcoin price still due $12K dip, says trader as ETF guru backs GBTC
Bitcoin (BTC) stayed undecided on Nov. 24 as one trader reinforced a $12,000 BTC price target. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView BTC price...
Serious Market Events Ahead for S&P 500, FTSE 100, DAX and Nikkei
S&P 500, FTSE100, DAX 40 and Nikkei 225 Fundamental Forecast Talking Points: Liquidity will reverse course from this week to next as the US Thanksgiving...
Bitcoin miners look to software to help balance the Texas grid
Although Bitcoin (BTC) mining remains a controversial topic, it’s becoming more common to hear how Bitcoin mining can help balance grid demand. This is being...
ZAR Breaking News: SARB Hikes by 75 bps as Inflation Remains Too High
SARB Hikes by 75 Basis Points 3 out of 5 MPC members voted in favor of 75 basis points Restoring inflation back to the 6-5%...
First time Bear market? Advice from Bitcoin Bull Michael Saylor
First-time bear market? It’s also the first Bitcoin (BTC) bear market for Michael Saylor, one of the world’s biggest Bitcoin bulls. Executive chairman of one...
USD/JPY Collapsing Towards a Fresh Three-Month Low
USD/JPY Price and Chart Analysis USD/JPY still dancing to the dollar beat. USD/JPY boxed in and looking at a break of support. Recommended by Nick...
GBP/USD Rally Gains Momentum as FOMC Minutes Takes a Dovish Tilt
KEY POINTS: Recommended by Zain Vawda Get Your Free GBP Forecast Get My Guide Most Read: GBP/USD Breakout Nears as Highs and Lows Compress GBP/USD...
Crude Oil Update: Brent Falls on Supposed Russian Oil Price Cap
BRENT CRUDE OIL (LCOc1) ANALYSIS & TALKING POINTS Updates on Russian oil price cap in focus for Brent crude. FOMC minutes limits USD over long...
Recent FTX hacks prove it was right to ‘secure’ its assets: Bahamian regulator
The Securities Commission of The Bahamas says the continued “hacking attempts” on FTX’s digital assets prove they made the right call to take control of...
10,000 BTC moves off crypto wallet linked to Mt. Gox hack
A crypto wallet belonging to the shutdown crypto exchange BTC-e has just moved 10,000 Bitcoin (BTC), currently worth over $165 million, to various exchanges, personal...
US Dollar Nosedives Post Fed Meeting Minutes. Will the USD (DXY) Index Push Lower?
US Dollar, DXY Index, Fed, FOMC, Crude Oil, USD/CAD, USD/JPY – Talking Points US Dollar continued weakening through the Asian session today FOMC minutes disclosed...
Aussies warned to avoid crypto paper wallets they find on the street
Australians have been warned to stay away from suspicious-looking fake Bitcoin paper wallets, which work by luring victims into accessing a lucrative crypto wallet but...
Looking Ahead to EURUSD Activity, VIX Recharge and Key Market Data
S&P 500, VIX, EURUSD, Rate Forecasts, Recession Risks and Liquidity Talking Points: The Market Perspective: USDJPY Bullish Above 141; EURUSD Bullish Above 1.0000; Gold Bearish...
Crypto has survived worse than the fall of FTX: Chainalysis
Blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis has compared the fall of Mt. Gox to FTX to determine how FTX’s bankruptcy will impact the ecosystem. It concluded that...
Australian Dollar Soars as the US Dollar Sinks. Will AUD/USD Make a New Peak?
Australian Dollar, AUD/USD, US Dollar, Fed, FOMC, Commodities, AUD/CAD – Talking Points The Australian Dollar’s tick up is largely due to US Dollar frailty The...
Here’s why $16.5K is critical for November’s $1.14B Bitcoin options expiry
Bitcoin (BTC) faced a 7.3% drop between Nov. 20-21 as it tested the $15,500 support. While the correction seems small, the movement has caused $230...
S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones Boosted by Weak US PMI’s
S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones Talking Points S&P 500 edges higher ahead of FOMC meeting minutes as US PMI’s slump Dow Jones retail...
GBP/USD, GBP/JPY Rally to Resistance – Can Bulls Force the Breakout?
British Pound Talking Points: GBP/USD sold off last week after a failed test at the 1.2000 psychological level. That led to a move down to...
Crypto awakening: Researcher explains ETH exodus from exchanges
Blockchain analytics carried out by a Nansen researcher has highlighted outflows of Ether (ETH) and stablecoins from centralized exchanges in the wake of FTX’s collapse....
Crude Oil Forecast: Brent Bid on API and OPEC+ Ahead of Key US Data
BRENT CRUDE OIL (LCOc1) TALKING POINTS Strong storage data backed by OPEC+ comments. U.S. centric data dominates headlines today along with EIA. $90.00 resistance under...
Cybercrooks to ditch BTC as regulation and tracking improves: Kaspersky
Bitcoin (BTC) is forecasted to be a less enticing payment choice by cybercriminals as regulations and tracking technologies improve, thwarting their ability to safely move...
British Pound Pauses as US Dollar Takes Stock of Fed Outlook. Will GBP/USD go Higher?
British Pound, GBP/USD, US Dollar, FOMC, NZD/USD, FTX, Crude Oil – Talking Points British Pound is in a holding pattern with holidays impacting The Fed...
Core Scientific in ‘substantial doubt’ of continuing without more cash
Bitcoin (BTC) miner Core Scientific has warned of “substantial doubt” they will be able to continue operations over the next 12 months given financial uncertainty....
New Zealand Dollar Whipped by Jumbo Rate Hike. Will NZD/USD Rally Continue?
New Zealand Dollar, NZD/USD, RBNZ, CPI, US Dollar, Federal Reserve – Talking Points The New Zealand Dollar hit a volatility pocket after the RBNZ outsized...
S&P 500 at Risk of Breakout as PMIs Hit but Follow Through Would be a Problem
S&P 500, Dollar, Fed Forecast, Recession Risks and Liquidity Talking Points: The Market Perspective: USDJPY Bullish Above 141; EURUSD Bullish Above 1.0000; Gold Bearish Below...
S&P 500 Soars, US Dollar Sinks After Richmond Fed Manufacturing Data. All Eyes on RBNZ
Dollar, NZD/USD, RBNZ Rate Decision – Asia Pacific Market Open Recommended by Daniel Dubrovsky Forex for Beginners Get My Guide Asia-Pacific Market Briefing – Soft...
Ethereum bears have the upper hand according to derivatives data, but for how long?
Ether (ETH) price experienced an 11.9% decline from Nov. 20 to Nov. 22, bottoming at $1,074 — the lowest level seen since July. Currently, investors...
Could a Grayscale Bitcoin Trust collapse be the next black swan event? Watch The Market Report
On this week’s The Market Report show, Cointelegraph’s resident experts discuss what the ramifications would be if Grayscale Bitcoin Trust were to collapse. We start...
Bitcoin price returns to $16K amid warning over BTC whale selling
Bitcoin (BTC) headed higher into the Nov. 22 Wall Street open after setting another two-year low. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView Thanksgiving buywall...
CoinMarketCap launches proof-of-reserve tracker for crypto exchanges
CoinMarketCap, a leading market researcher and tracker in the crypto industry, announced the launch of a new feature on its platform that gives users updated...
SBF, FTX execs reportedly spend millions on properties in the Bahamas
The latest revelation from the FTX case reveals that Bahamian properties worth millions were bought in the company name. FTX, at the time operated by...
Texas to probe FTX endorsements by Tom Brady, Stephen Curry and other celebs
NFL quarterback Tom Brady and NBA point guard Stephen Curry are reportedly among the celebrities facing a probe from the Texas financial regulator over their...
US senators urge Fidelity to reconsider its Bitcoin offerings after FTX blow-up
United States senators Elizabeth Warren, Tina Smith, and Richard Durbin have renewed their calls for Fidelity Investments to reconsider offering a Bitcoin (BTC)-linked 401(k) retirement...
Iris Energy to cut mining hardware after defaulting on $108M loan
Australian Bitcoin mining firm Iris Energy is the latest to suffer from the squeeze of the crypto bear market, losing a significant chunk of its...
Euro Firmed as the US Dollar Paused Amid Fed and China Factors. Where to for EUR/USD?
EURO, EUR/USD, US Dollar, Fed, China, Crude Oil, NZD/USD – Talking Points Euro found support after the US Dollar took a breather from its ascent...
HashFlare founders arrested in ‘astounding’ $575M crypto fraud scheme
The two founders of the now-defunct Bitcoin cloud miner HashFlare have been arrested in Estonia over their alleged involvement in a $575 million crypto fraud...
S&P 500 a Volatility Risk While the Dollar Falls Back to a Reliable Theme: Fed Hikes
S&P 500, Dollar, Fed Forecast, Recession Risks and Liquidity Talking Points: The Market Perspective: USDJPY Bullish Above 141; EURUSD Bullish Above 1.0000; Gold Bearish Below...
Crude Oil Price Whipped Around on OPEC+ Production Speculation. Where to for WTI?
Crude Oil, OPEC+, Saudi Arabia, Contango, Backwardation, Volatility, China – Talking Points Crude oil prices responded sharply to supply conjecture Futures markets might provide hints...
On the move: FTX hacker splits nearly $200M in ETH across 12 wallets
The hacker behind the theft of more than $447 million of crypto from the crypto exchange FTX has been again spotted moving their ill-gotten funds. ...
US Dollar Soars, Nasdaq 100 Sinks. Markets Face China Covid Lockdown Threats Again
US Dollar, Nasdaq 100, Fedspeak, China Lockdown Woes – Asia Pacific Market Open US Dollar gains as Nasdaq 100 weakens amid hawkish Fedspeak China Covid...
USDCAD Outlook Builds on Bullish View as Fed Rhetoric Feeds Rate Forecasts
USDCAD, CADJPY, Federal Reserve, Rate Forecasts and Data Talking Points: The Market Perspective: USDCAD Bullish Above 1.3500 USDCAD is returning to the former ‘neckline’ of...
Data shows traders are slightly bullish even as crypto’s total market cap falls under $800B
The total cryptocurrency market capitalization dropped by 5% between Nov. 14 and Nov. 21, reaching a notable $795 billion. However, the overall sentiment is far...
Lido fundamentals shine even as the wider crypto market struggles to regain traction
The crypto market has witnessed a turbulent few weeks after the FTX collapse but Lido Finance, a liquid staking protocol, has been a bright spot...
FTX hacker dumps 50,000 ETH, still among top 40 Ether holders
The hacker behind the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX started transferring their Ether (ETH) holding to a new wallet address on Nov. 20. The FTX wallet...
US Dollar Finds Firmer Footing as Treasury Yields Lift and China Locks Down
US Dollar, DXY Index, USD/JPY, USD/CHF, Crude Oil, Gold – Talking Points The US Dollar strengthened again on Monday, boosted by better yields China saw...
Crypto sleuth debunks 3 biggest misconceptions about the FTX hack
On-chain sleuth ZachXBT has shared his findings on what he sees as the three most common misconceptions about the FTX hack — taking to Twitter...
Crude Oil Prices Crushed on Market Imbalances, WTI at Risk as Asia-Pacific Markets Open
Crude Oil, WTI, Contango, Risk Aversion – Asia Pacific Market Open Crude oil prices crushed as futures market entered contango Friday Cautious risk aversion on...
TON, TWT, CHZ and QNT breakout amid traders’ crypto contagion fears
The FTX collapse continues to stoke fears of a contagion in the cryptocurrency space as investors wait to hear about businesses that may face the...
FTX funds on the move as thief converts thousands of ETH into Bitcoin
According to blockchain analysis company Chainalysis, funds stolen from the FTX crypto exchange are now being converted from Ether (ETH) into Bitcoin (BTC). On Nov....
Markets Week Ahead: Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, Gold, US Dollar, NZD/USD, RBNZ, Thanksgiving
Recommended by Daniel Dubrovsky Get Your Free Equities Forecast Get My Guide Global market sentiment was a mixed bag last week. It was a relatively...
GBTC Bitcoin discount nears 50% on FTX woes as investors stock up
The largest Bitcoin (BTC) institutional investment vehicle is coming under suspicion as it trades at a record discount. The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) is the...
Dow Jones, Nasdaq 100, S&P 500 Forecast: Thanksgiving Means Illiquidity, But Volatility?
Stocks Fundamental Forecast: Neutral Dow Jones, Nasdaq 100, S&P 500 took a few steps back last week Fedspeak and US retail sales underscored a hawkish...
FTX bankruptcy filing details, Binance’s crypto industry fund and a U.S. CBDC pilot: Hodler’s Digest, Nov. 13-19
Coming every Saturday, Hodler’s Digest will help you track every single important news story that happened this week. The best (and worst) quotes, adoption and...
Euro Price Forecast: ECB Ponders QT vs Rate Hikes, EUR/USD Unmoved
EUR/USD ANALYSIS TALKING POINTS Interest rate hikes looks to be the preferred path for ECB at this point. Economic calendar holds no high impact releases...
Bitcoin sees record Stock-to-Flow miss — BTC price model creator brushes off FTX ‘blip’
Bitcoin (BTC) is now further than ever from its target price according to the Stock-to-Flow (S2F) model. The latest data shows that BTC/USD has deviated...
Binance CEO CZ begins working on Vitalik Buterin’s ‘safe CEX’ ideas
The collapse of numerous major crypto ecosystems in 2022 revealed the urgent need for revamping the way crypto exchanges operate. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin believed...
Bitcoin scarcity rises as bad exchanges take 1.2M BTC out of circulation
One of the biggest factors differentiating Bitcoin (BTC) from fiat currency and most cryptocurrencies is the hard limit of 21 million on its total circulating...
Australian Dollar Outlook: Caught in the US Dollar Vortex
Australian Dollar Forecast: Neutral The Australian Dollar’s run higher got kiboshed by the US Dollar A soft US PPI boosted hopes of a Fed pivot...
Expect S&P 500 and Dollar Volatility to Be Charged by Uneven Liquidity Next Week
S&P 500, Dollar, Fed Forecast, Recession Risks and Liquidity Talking Points: The Market Perspective: USDJPY Bullish Above 141; EURUSD Bullish Above 1.0000; Gold Bearish Below...
FTX is done — What’s next for Bitcoin, altcoins and crypto in general?
2022 was a tough year for crypto, and November was especially hard on investors and traders alike. While it was incredibly painful for many, FTX’s...
Bitcoin traders increase leverage longs even as crypto critics say BTC is a ‘pure Ponzi’
Bitcoin (BTC) price has tested the $16,000 resistance multiple times since the 25% crash that occurred between Nov. 7 and Nov. 9, and some critics...
Price analysis 11/18: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, MATIC, DOT, UNI, LTC
The sentiment across the cryptocurrency ecosystem remains fragile as market participants assess the impact of the FTX crisis on various businesses within and outside of...
British Pound Weekly Forecast: GBP/USD Repairing the Recent Damage
GBP/USD – Prices, Charts, and Analysis Cable benefits from the best of both worlds. The UK economic calendar is light on data and events next...
German Dax Hits Highest Level in 23-Weeks While UK FTSE Recovers
DAX 40, FTSE 100 Talking Points Recommended by Tammy Da Costa Futures for Beginners Get My Guide Dax Futures Shake-off Christine Lagarde’s Hawkish Tone as...
Bitcoin price may still drop 40% after FTX ‘Lehman moment’ — Analysis
Bitcoin (BTC) saw a fresh rejection at $17,000 on Nov. 18 as nervous markets weathered more FTX fallout. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView...
EUR/USD Grasps for Support – Has the Euro Topped?
EUR/USD, Euro Talking Points: Last week produced a strong breakout in EUR/USD but that move has so far stalled this week, with a major level...
Designing the metaverse: Location, location, location
When it comes to designing a metaverse map, it’s more about the vibe than practicality. From space pods to jungle islands and celebrity neighbors, users...
Crypto self-custody a ‘fundamental human right’ but not risk-free: Community
The FTX debacle sparked an increase in calls for crypto self-custody this week, including Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao describing it as a “fundamental human right.” However,...
USD/CAD Rangebound as Hawkish Fed Rhetoric Fails to Convince US Dollar Bulls
Key Points: Recommended by Zain Vawda Get Your Free USD Forecast Get My Guide USD/CAD FUNDAMENTAL OUTLOOK The Canadian Dollar continues to display resilience against...
Gold Price Consolidates, Is a Bullish Flag Being Formed?
Gold Price (XAU/USD), Chart, and Analysis Gold remains stuck in a tight weekly range. Further consolidation may confirm a bullish technical pattern. Recommended by Nick...
Binance sees record 138K BTC inflows as opinions differ on what Bitcoin price will do next
Bitcoin (BTC) inflows to largest exchange Binance just saw a giant spike reminiscent of the 2018 bear market capitulation. Data from on-chain analytics platform CryptoQuant...
USD Forecast: Fed Speakers Stoking Volatility While DXY Consolidates
U.S. DOLLAR ANALYSIS & TALKING POINTS Fed speakers show differing viewpoints creating an uncertain environment for the USD. 200-day SMA in focus but unlikely to...
GBP/USD Latest: Sterling Resolute After Fiscal Statement, UK Retail Sales
GBP/USD News and Analysis Upbeat retail sales (MoM) overshadowed by continuing declines in volumes purchased GBP/USD remains elevated, above the 200 DMA but below the...
Australian Dollar Filleted by Fedspeak as US Dollar Resumes Ascendency
Australian Dollar, AUD/USD, US Dollar, Fed, USD/JPY, Crude Oil – Talking Points Australian Dollar struggles after US Dollar resumed strengthening Japanese data paints a tough...
Gold and Crude Oil Prices Sink as US Dollar Rallies, WTI Triangle Breakout in Focus
Gold, XAU/USD, Crude Oil, WTI, US Dollar, Ascending Triangle – Commodities Briefing: Gold and crude oil prices fall with stocks as US Dollar gains on...
USDJPY May Be Building Up to a Break and Fed Warnings May Decide the Direction
S&P 500, UK Recession, China Earnings, Fed Forecasts and USDJPY Talking Points: The Market Perspective: USDJPY Bullish Above 141; EURUSD Bullish Above 1.0000; Gold Bearish...
S&P 500 Holds Support, Builds Wedge Ahead of OpEx
Indices Talking Points: Tomorrow brings monthly options expiration and of late, that’s meant more volatility for stocks. US equities have held below resistance this week...
$600M in Bitcoin options expire on Friday, giving bears reason to pin BTC under $16K
No one can blame Bitcoin (BTC) bulls for placing bets at $20,000 and higher for the $600 million weekly options expiry on Nov. 18. After...
How a single strategy crypto algorithm gained 176.31% while Bitcoin tanked 65% in 2022
Before we get into the nitty-gritty of how one simple rule created the kind of insane return on investment noted in the headline — during...
CME Bitcoin futures trade at a discount, but is that a good or a bad thing?
CME Group’s Bitcoin (BTC) futures have been trading below Bitcoin’s spot price on regular exchanges since Nov. 9, a situation that is technically referred to...
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin Technical Outlook: BTC, ETH, LTC Levels
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC) Technical Forecast Recommended by Tammy Da Costa Get Your Free Introduction To Cryptocurrency Trading Get My Guide Bitcoin Technical...