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Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record 5 Consecutive Day of Outflows; Analyst Declares Cool-Off ‘Totally Normal’
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have seen outflows for the fifth consecutive day since April 12, with a reduction totaling $4.3 million during Wednesday’s trading sessions. ETF Analyst’s Perspective: Recent…
Crypto Markets Will Be Driven by Macro Factors Following the Halving, Coinbase Says
These influences include rising geopolitical tensions, higher interest rates for longer, reflation and ballooning national debts, the report said.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Price Bounces as Halving Nears
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 19, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Polymarket Traders See 32% Chance of No Fed Rate Cuts This Year
The hawkish shift in the market sentiment could dampen the demand for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies and technology stocks.
Central Bank of Fiji Warns About Penalties For Purchasing Cryptocurrency
The Reserve Bank of Fiji, Fiji’s central bank, reminded Fijians that cryptocurrencies were not accepted as legal tender in the country. In a recent press release, the institution reinforced that purchasing cryptocurrency with funds…
Bitcoin Dips Below $60K as Israel Launches Strike on Iran
Iran's first strike on Israel pushed down crypto and risk assets, while leading to a spike in gold.
Bitcoin Back Above $62K as Crypto Market Calms After Reports of Limited Damage From Israeli Attack
Iran's first strike on Israel pushed down crypto and risk assets, while leading to a spike in gold.
Operation Racer: Hong Kong Authorities Dismantle Cryptocurrency Laundering Operation
Hong Kong customs officers arrested three individuals involved in a HK$1.8 billion ($228 million) money laundering operation that utilized a cryptocurrency platform and bank accounts of shell companies, with investigations revealing…
Plan B Predicts Repeat Performance Post-Bitcoin Halving Amid Mixed Analyst Forecasts
At block height 839,856, the Bitcoin blockchain stands a mere 144 blocks short of the forthcoming reward halving at block height 840,000. Historically, bitcoin’s price has seen substantial increases following prior halving events.…
Bitcoin Halving: Goldman Sachs Downplays Impact of ‘Buy the Rumor, Sell the News’
Goldman Sachs analysts believe that whether the upcoming Bitcoin halving will turn out to be a “buy the rumor, sell the news” event may have less impact on bitcoin’s medium-term outlook. They explained that the bitcoin…