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DEX token GMX rallies 35% after beating Uniswap on trading fees for the first time
The price of GMX rallied to its second-highest level in history on Dec. 1 as traders assessed the decentralized exchange's ability to evolve as a serious competitor to its top rival Uniswap (UNI). GMX established an intraday high of $54.50 in a recovery that started on Nov. 29 from $40.50. Its rally's beginning coincided with crypto research firm Delphi Digital's tweet on the GMX decentralized exchange, as shown below. GMX beats Uniswap in fees for the first time Notably, GMX had earned about $1.15 million in daily trading fees on Nov. 28, which surpassed Uniswap's $1.06 million trading fees on …
Markets / Dec. 1, 2022
$16K Bitcoin dropping to $12K–$14K — Can this really happen? Watch The Market Report
On this week’s The Market Report show, Cointelegraph’s resident experts discuss the possibility of a $12,000–$14,000 Bitcoin (BTC) price and what that would mean for the rest of the crypto space. We start off this week’s show with the latest news in the markets: New BTC miner capitulation? 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week Bitcoin prepares to exit a grim November just above $16,000 — what could be on the menu for BTC’s price this week? We discuss the protests in China, the possibility of Bitcoin miners being on the verge of capitulation and other important things to …
Bitcoin / Nov. 29, 2022
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 off this week’s show with the latest news in the markets: GBTC next BTC price black swan? — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week Bitcoin (BTC), the largest cryptocurrency, just like the rest of the crypto industry, remains highly susceptible to downside risk as it continues to deal with the fallout from the implosion of exchange FTX. Contagion is the word on everyone’s lips as November grinds on — just like the Terra …
Bitcoin / Nov. 22, 2022
Bitcoin price hits multi-year low at $15.6K, analysts expect further downside
Investor sentiment in the crypto market is floundering after Binance decided to nix its agreement with FTX to purchase the distressed cryptocurrency exchange. The events have sent Bitcoin to a new yearly low, while other altcoins have also taken a sharp downturn. Data from Cointelegraph shows Bitcoin (BTC) declining to $15,698 amid the chaos caused by FTX’s potential insolvency and the failure of the Binance deal. Analysts are turning to technical charts to try and find the next price path. Analyst expects downside continuation with brief support at $12K Independent market analyst, CanteringClark said that BTC price could possibly find …
Bitcoin / Nov. 9, 2022
Why are Bitcoin whales accumulating BTC? Watch The Market Report
On this week’s The Market Report show, Cointelegraph’s resident experts discuss why Bitcoin (BTC) whales are accumulating right now and why this could be significant. Could this lead to the next bull run? To kick things off, we break down the latest news in the markets this week: Least volatile ‘Uptober’ ever — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week October 2022 has yet to prove itself as analysts predict “wild” Bitcoin price volatility for November. Bitcoin has started the last week of “Uptober” in a firmly average mood as the trading range to end all trading ranges continues …
Bitcoin / Oct. 25, 2022
When will the crypto bear market end? Watch The Market Report
On this week’s The Market Report show, Cointelegraph’s resident experts discuss how much longer this crypto bear market could possibly last and when we could see some volatility back in the markets. To kick things off, we break down the latest news in the markets this week: Bitcoin price edges closer to $20K as ‘way worse’ US data boosts stocks A relief bounce on risk assets looks in store after Empire State Manufacturing Index numbers for October fall far short of expectations. The numbers fell to -9.1 for October, heavily below the forecast -4.3 and September’s -1.5 reading. Some industry …
Bitcoin / Oct. 18, 2022
$25K or $15K BTC — CPI and US inflation data coming out on Thursday: Watch The Market Report
On this week’s The Market Report show, Cointelegraph’s resident experts discuss if the new consumer price index (CPI) and United States inflation data will be bullish or bearish for Bitcoin (BTC). To kick things off, we break down the latest news in the markets this week: Related: Biggest mining difficulty spike in 14 months — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week Macro forces are brewing, while Bitcoin network fundamentals defy the bears — which side will win out when it comes to BTC price action? The price of Bitcoin has been relatively uneventful and boring these past few …
Bitcoin / Oct. 11, 2022
Crypto's downturn is about more than the macro environment
It’s been a tough year for risk assets across the board, and it’s fair to blame the macroeconomic situation. A combination of factors has ignited a surge of inflation in developed economies and forced central bankers to react. As a consequence, several events — including inflation, payrolls, interest rate announcements, and speeches from monetary authorities (especially in the United States) — have had a relevant impact over the risk asset prices globally. As bad news prevailed, the turmoil spread across different asset classes and regions. By mid-September, all the main stock indexes from developed countries recorded double-digit negative returns (year …
Bitcoin / Oct. 10, 2022
'Violent' Bitcoin breakout due as BTC open interest nears all-time high
Bitcoin (BTC) stayed rangebound at the Oct. 6 Wall Street open with traders already planning for a “violent” breakout. Bitcoin whale activity highlights the importance of $19,000 Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView followed BTC/USD as it moved up and down by only a matter of a few hundred dollars on the day. $20,000 formed a focus for the pair, which meandered in step with consolidating U.S. equities and dollar strength. With no spot catalyst in sight on short timeframes, on-chain analytics resource Whalemap turned to largescale buy and sell points to sketch out likely support and resistance. To …
Bitcoin / Oct. 6, 2022
Will bulls take charge now that Bitcoin price trades above a long term trendline resistance?
On Oct.4 and Oct. 5 Bitcoin (BTC) took another step through the $20,000 mark, bringing the price above a long-term descending trendline that stretches all the way back to Apr. 22, or Nov. 15 depending on one’s style of technical analysis. Some traders might be feeling a bit celebratory now that price trades outside of the descending trendline, but have any relevant metrics or macro factors changed enough to support a bullish point-of-view for Bitcoin price? In reality, BTC price simply “consolidated” its way through the trendline by trading in a sideways manner where price has been range bound between …
Bitcoin / Oct. 5, 2022
If Credit Suisse collapses, will it bring more volatility to the crypto market? Watch The Market Report
On this week’s The Market Report show, Cointelegraph’s resident experts discuss if the potential collapse of the Credit Suisse bank could bring more volatility in the crypto market. To kick things off, we break down the latest news in the markets this week: BTC price still not at ‘max pain’ Bitcoin (BTC) starts a new week in a precarious place as global macro instability dictates the mood. After sealing a weekly close just inches above $19,000, the largest cryptocurrency still lacks direction as nerves heighten over the resilience of the global financial system. Europe still seems to be at the …
Bitcoin / Oct. 4, 2022
Next few weeks are 'critical' for stock market and Bitcoin, analyst says
The stock market’s movements in the next few weeks will be critical for determining whether we are heading towards a short-term recession or a long term-one, according to forex trader and crypto analyst Alessio Rastani. During the October-December 2022 period, the analyst expects to see the S&P rallying. "If that bounces or rally fails and drops back down again, then very likely, we're entering a long-term recession and something very close to similar to 2008", said Rastani in the latest Cointelegraph interview. According to the analyst, such a recession could last until 2024 and would inevitably negatively impact the price …
Bitcoin / Oct. 2, 2022