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Solana NFT marketplace integration and DApp metrics shine even after SOL’s 20% drop
Solana (SOL) price reached $143.50 on April 2 after an incredible 82% rally over a 20 day period. This positive performance can be attributed to recent NFT markets-related news and a marketwide bounce, but the current 22.7% decline could have investors confused. The rally started after Coinbase Wallet added support for SOL and other Solana-based blockchain tokens on March 18. The crypto exchange also outlined plans to "further integrate" with Solana by connecting the Coinbase Wallet with the decentralized applications (DApps) and nonfungible tokens (NFTs) hosted on the network. The expectation of OpenSea's integration of the Solana network also excited …
Markets / April 10, 2022
Solana risks 35% price crash with SOL price chart 'megaphone' pattern
Solana (SOL) risks crashing 35% in the coming days as it comes closer to painting a so-called "megaphone" pattern. SOL price "megaphone" pattern In detail, megaphone setups consist of a minimum of lower lows and two higher highs and form during a period of high market volatility. But generally, these patterns consist of five consecutive swings, with the final one typically acting as a breakout signal. SOL has been sketching a similar pattern since the beginning of 2022, with the coin undergoing a pullback after testing the megaphone's upper trendline near $140 as resistance — the fourth wing. As a …
Markets / April 9, 2022
Bitcoin transaction fees hit decade lows, here's why
It’s a great time to move Bitcoin (BTC) between wallets and exchanges. Bitcoin transaction fees have hit all-time lows in BTC, according to research by Galaxy Digital. #bitcoin fees are at all-time lows. the craziest thing? fall 2021 was the first bull run not accompanied by a major spike in fees. how is that possible? what does it mean? here's a thread explaining the most confounding (and awesome) chart in bitcoin. (remember june 2021) pic.twitter.com/gnWssTckX2 — Alex Thorn (@intangiblecoins) April 5, 2022 As shown on the graph below, the Bitcoin mean transaction fee has plummeted to 0.00004541 Bitcoin ($2.06) in …
Adoption / April 6, 2022
Inflows to Canadian Bitcoin ETFs hit all-time high: Glassnode
Canadian Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) holdings have increased to all-time highs according to recent research, and spot-based products are leading the way. Canadian Bitcoin ETFs have increased their holdings by 6,594 Bitcoin (BTC) since January to reach an all-time high of 69,052 total BTC held. The Purpose Bitcoin ETF saw the biggest increase in holdings over that time period with a net growth of 18.7% to 35,000 BTC, according to Glassnode. An ETF is an exchange-traded fund that allows investors to speculate on the price of an asset without having to hold any themselves. The Purpose Bitcoin ETF, a spot …
Bitcoin / April 5, 2022
More than three-quarters of central banks considering a CBDC: research
More than 80% of central banks are interested in launching a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) or have already done so according to research conducted by accounting firm PwC. The second annual Global CBDC Index report released on Monday, April 4, measures a central bank's level of maturity in deploying its own digital currency. The report also included an overview of stablecoins for the first time. Haydn Jones, Blockchain and Crypto Specialist at PwC U.K. stated in the report that “over 80% of central banks are considering launching a CBDC or have already done so.” The report ranks both retail …
Adoption / April 5, 2022
Solana jumps past key selloff junction: SOL price eyes $150 in April
Solana (SOL) jumped past a critical resistance level that had limited its recovery attempts during the November 2021-March 2022 price correction multiple times, thus raising hopes of more upside in April. Solana flips key resistance to support To recap, SOL's price underwent extreme pullbacks upon testing its multi-month downward sloping trendline in recent history. For instance, the SOL/USD pair dropped by 60% two months after retracing from the said resistance level in December 2021. Similarly, it had fallen by over 40% in a similar retracement move led by a selloff near the trendline in November 2021. But Solana flipped the …
Markets / April 2, 2022
What are the best altcoins you can buy for under $3? | Find out now on The Market Report
“The Market Report” with Cointelegraph is live right now. On this week’s show, Cointelegraph’s resident experts discuss the best altcoins to buy for under $3. But first, market expert Marcel Pechman carefully examines the Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) markets. Are the current market conditions bullish or bearish? What is the outlook for the next few months? Pechman is here to break it down. Next up: the main event. Join Cointelegraph analysts Benton Yaun, Jordan Finneseth and Sam Bourgi as they discuss the best altcoins to buy for under $3. First up, we have Bourgi with his first pick of …
Decentralization / March 29, 2022
Terra LUNA hits new all-time high after 100% rebound from 2022 lows — Correction ahead?
Terra (LUNA) rose to its best level to date on March 29 as the Luna Foundation Guard's (LFG) plans to increase its Bitcoin (BTC) reserves eased anxiety about the impact of an increasingly hawkish Federal Reserve and the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war on crypto markets. LUNA price hits new record high above $106 LUNA's price breached above the previous record high of $106.29 by minuscule margins, reversing the losses incurred during the selloff between December 2021 and January 2022. The latest price rally pushed Terra token's net capitalization crossed $37.17 billion, now making up 1.76% of the entire crypto market, compared …
Markets / March 29, 2022
Dogecoin signals bottoming out as DOGE rebounds 30% in two weeks — What's next?
A brutal correction witnessed in the Dogecoin (DOGE) market between May 2021 and February 2022, which saw the price dropping by almost 85%, appears to have come to a halt this month. DOGE/USD rebounds 30% in two weeks DOGE experienced strong dip-buying when its price crashed to levels around $0.10 two weeks ago, resulting in a 30% rebound move to $0.14 as of March 27. Meanwhile, the coin's upside retracement originated at a support level that constitutes a "falling wedge" setup, signaling an extended bullish reversal in the weekly sessions ahead. In detail, a falling wedge pattern occurs when the …
Bitcoin Price / March 27, 2022
Crypto and NFTs at F1: What are firms bringing to the races beyond sponsorships?
The cryptocurrency community has always put an emphasis on decentralization and globalization. Therefore, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that a number of crypto companies are sponsoring Formula 1 (F1) racing teams in an attempt to further connect with audiences across the world. Research by global analytics company Nielsen Sports found that Formula 1 has the potential to reach about one billion fans globally this year, with the 16–35 age group accounting for the biggest share. The appeal of F1 is clearly on the rise, and cryptocurrency companies are jumping on board to demonstrate their presence. To put this in …
Blockchain / March 23, 2022
Ethereum Classic up 75% in 8 days, but will ETH miners migrate after ETC ‘fifthening’?
Ethereum Classic (ETC) price climbed on March 22, ignoring a deadly "death cross" on the weekly chart, as traders raised their bets on its potential to become a haven for miners fleeing the rival Ethereum blockchain. ETC's price jumped over 15.5% to reach $44 a token for the first time since Dec. 9, 2021. The coin's intraday gains came as a part of a broader rebound move that saw its price rallying more than 75% eight days after bottoming out near $25. Most of ETC's course to the upside saw it tracking general crypto market trends. For instance, the Ethereum …
Bitcoin Price / March 22, 2022
Top coins to buy in a bear market | Find out now on The Market Report live
“The Market Report” with Cointelegraph is live right now. On this week’s show, Cointelegraph’s resident experts discuss which are the top coins to buy in a bear market. But first, market expert Marcel Pechman carefully examines the Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) markets. Are the current market conditions bullish or bearish? What is the outlook for the next few months? Pechman is here to break it down. Next up, the main event. Join Cointelegraph analysts Benton Yaun, Jordan Finneseth and Sam Bourgi as they debate which are the top coins to buy in a bear market. Going up first will …
Decentralization / March 22, 2022