Sudden start, but a sudden brake for Ethereum ETFs, between losses and optimistic forecasts for the future.
The world of crypto is preparing for an event of particular significance: the imminent expiration of Bitcoin and Ethereum options totaling $1.87 billion. In a context where every movement of these digital assets can lead to waves of volatility, this specific event could redefine market dynamics in the coming hours. Indeed, options, financial instruments that allow speculation on future price movements, are often the stage for tensions between buyers and sellers, especially when such large volumes are at stake.
The cryptocurrency market has been booming for some time now. And Bitcoin ETFs are at the heart of this dynamic. Financial giants such as Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are increasingly interested in this new asset class. Discover how these institutions are investing massively in crypto-assets and the implications for the market.
Faced with the increasing restrictions imposed by the West, Russia and China are now exploring alternative ways to maintain their exchanges. As Chinese banks, once open to transactions in yuan, begin to close their doors to Russian payments for fear of reprisals, new methods are emerging.
The return of the ISF frightens wealthy savers: Discover why Luxembourg is becoming their preferred tax refuge.
In a market as unpredictable as that of cryptocurrencies, every fluctuation in economic indicators can trigger shocks of formidable magnitude. While some see Bitcoin as a safe haven against economic uncertainty, the reality of August 2024 once again demonstrates that this asset class remains profoundly sensitive to the headwinds of the global economy. In recent hours, the crypto market has been hit hard by a series of economic and institutional developments that have precipitated a brutal drop in prices.
Vanguard on the crypto touch: "We do not copy BlackRock, nor their Bitcoin ETFs." There, it's said!
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In a tense geopolitical context, the Russian economy demonstrates a persistent dependence on the dollar. Despite currency export bans, 2.3 billion dollars in greenbacks entered Russian territory.
The global financial scene is in turmoil. Bernard Arnault, the French luxury magnate, has just lost his place on the podium of the world's richest people. This fall comes in a tumultuous economic and political context, restructuring the landscape of great fortunes.
Cardano (ADA), long seen as a safe haven in the crypto ecosystem, is currently at the center of a perplexing contradiction: while its price is showing signs of a slight improvement, activity indicators on its network are declining significantly. This divergence, far from trivial, could be a sign of a deeper vulnerability and foreshadows turbulence ahead for this otherwise promising blockchain.
India and the Emirates reportedly settled an oil transaction in XRP instead of the dollar. A worrying signal for the dollar's hegemony?
While the crypto market has been revised downwards, the Fantom cryptocurrency has recorded a drop of more than 78% since the end of March. Let’s examine the upcoming prospects for FTM’s price.
The Chinese tech giant Huawei is set to launch a new artificial intelligence chip, the Ascend 910C, which could rival Nvidia's H100. This announcement comes amidst trade tensions between China and the United States and could shake up the strategic semiconductor market for AI.
JPMorgan, BoA, Wells Fargo, and Citi predict Fed rate cuts. Discover the potential impact on the U.S. economy.
As Bitcoin seemed to have reached a plateau of relative stability, a recent report from Bitfinex Alpha reveals a much darker reality. Indeed, the leading cryptocurrency suffered a staggering 33% drop, a decline not seen since the collapse of FTX in 2022. However, what might be just a simple market correction actually hides troubling signals. The Mayer Multiple, a respected indicator that compares the current price of Bitcoin to its 200-day moving average, has reached historically low levels, while the MVRV ratio of short-term holders falls below the critical threshold. These indicators, highlighted in Bitfinex's latest report, point to extreme stress among new investors and hint at potential consequences for the entire cryptocurrency market.
While Bitcoin experienced a sharp drop on the first Monday of the month, it managed to rebound by more than 27% in the following days. Let's analyze together the future prospects of the BTC price.
Hamster Kombat snubs investors, protects its players, and attracts scammers hungry for fake airdrops. Beware of scams!
XRP is back in the spotlight, not for yet another price fluctuation, but for what could be one of the most significant advancements in its recent history. Technical indicators are aligning in favor of a substantial bullish movement, bolstered by legal victories that are rekindling hope for holders of Ripple's native crypto. But…
Amid revolutionary announcements, technological advancements, and regulatory turbulence, the crypto ecosystem continues to prove that it is both a territory of limitless innovations and a battleground of regulatory and economic challenges. Here is a summary of the most significant news from the past week regarding Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance, Solana, and Ripple.
Bitcoin is collapsing, ETFs are following. Investors are desperately looking for signs of recovery in this financial turmoil.
Europe is positioning itself as a global leader in crypto regulation, with the recent adoption of the MiCA regulation. However, behind this ambitious project emerges a worrying paradox: this legislative framework, supposed to stabilize the market, could actually weaken the very foundations of the banking system. This is the warning issued by Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, who sees in these new rules a threat not only to stablecoin issuers, but also to all European financial institutions.
With $60,000 found, Bitcoin doesn't seem ready to stop. Optimists are already talking about $300,000. Do you believe in it?
Seeing a meme coin surpass the world's second largest cryptocurrency over a one-year period remains as rare as it is eloquent. Shiba Inu (SHIB), long considered a mere fun derivative in the token universe, has recently defied expectations by showing annual growth higher than that of Ethereum (ETH). This success, although modest, embodies the profound and sometimes unexpected changes shaking up the crypto ecosystem.
In the ruthless world of cryptos, where each piece of news can sway markets and trigger waves of enthusiasm or panic, Hamster Kombat has just made a spectacular entrance. More than just a game, this ambitious project promises to redefine the sector by launching what could become the biggest airdrop in history.
In this month of August, where market volatility in cryptocurrencies is at its peak, there are still over 20 days left to identify and seize the best investment opportunities. While some assets are stabilizing, others are showing signs of potential rebound. This article examines five cryptocurrencies to watch closely, analyzing recent developments and prospects that could turn this month into a key period for savvy investors.
In the unpredictable landscape of cryptocurrencies, every legal victory can quickly turn into merely a respite before the next battle. This is precisely what looms for Ripple, the company that has long been at the center of attention for its fierce fight against the SEC, the American financial regulator. While the recent ruling by Judge Analisa Torres seemed to mark a decisive turning point in favor of Ripple, whispers of an imminent appeal from the SEC remind the entire industry that legal stability remains a mirage. This hard-fought victory may only be a step in a war that not only redefines Ripple's future but also that of the entire cryptocurrency sector.
Insee is still amazed: unemployment dropped in the second quarter, when we were expecting it to climb.
The oil price war is rarely a simple commercial confrontation; it often conceals geopolitical stakes of far greater scope. Today, a new episode of this struggle is unfolding on the international stage, pitting two energy titans against each other: Russia and Saudi Arabia. As the world continues to struggle with the economic repercussions of the pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine reshapes the cards of global influence, these two major players from the BRICS are fiercely competing for dominance in the Asian market. Their maneuvers could well shake up the established order, both within OPEC and at the heart of global strategic alliances.
The cryptocurrency market, often unpredictable, has just experienced a new shock with a significant drop in Bitcoin. While some see this decline as a rare opportunity, others believe that it would not be wise to bet on such a volatile currency.