The Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States hit a milestone on August 5, with daily trading volume exceeding $5 billion. This surge marked the first time since mid-April that such a high volume had been achieved. Among the top contributors to this impressive figure, BlackRock’s IBIT ETF stood out with nearly $3 billion
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The total crypto market capitalization has once again surpassed $2 trillion, after experiencing a significant downturn that wiped out $500 billion from the space in less than a week. This sharp decline saw the figure drop to $1.83 trillion on August 5, triggered by Bitcoin falling below $50,000 and Ethereum plummeting 23% in a single
In the midst of a massive market crash that caused Ethereum to drop by 23% in less than 24 hours, U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs surprisingly experienced a positive day of inflows. On August 5th, the newly launched spot ETH ETFs collectively saw an inflow of $49 million, marking it as the second-highest inflow day since
Marathon Digital (MARA) experienced a significant drop in its shares in after-hours trading following a second-quarter revenue report that failed to meet Wall Street’s expectations. The company reported revenue of $145.1 million, falling short of the forecasted $157.9 million by approximately 9%. The revenue miss was attributed to operational challenges such as unexpected equipment failures,
In July, the total stablecoin market capitalization saw an impressive growth of 2.11%, reaching a total of $164 billion. This upward trend marks the tenth consecutive month of ascent for major stablecoins, with their market dominance increasing to 6.93%. Tether, the largest stablecoin by market cap, experienced a 1.61% increase to $116 billion, setting a
Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming has recently introduced a groundbreaking Bitcoin bill that could potentially change the landscape of digital assets in the United States. This bill, dubbed the “Bitcoin Act,” has been likened to the historic Louisiana Purchase and aims to bolster the government’s holdings of Bitcoin over the next five years. The proposed
In the second quarter of 2024, Riot Platforms experienced a significant setback with a net loss of $84.4 million, a sharp increase from $27.4 million in the same period the previous year. This widened loss can be attributed to the lingering effects of the Bitcoin halving that occurred in April. Despite this, Riot still managed
The cryptocurrency market experienced a rollercoaster ride this past week, with Bitcoin’s price fluctuating significantly. The week kicked off on a positive note as Bitcoin saw a $3,000 surge on Monday, reaching $70,000 for the first time since early June. This surge was attributed to former US President Donald Trump’s pro-bitcoin comments at the 2024
In the past few hours, Bitcoin has experienced a significant drop, falling below $60,000 for the first time in several weeks. This comes after a period of volatility, where the price of the asset reached a peak of $70,000 just last Monday, only to plummet by four grand later that day. The bears have been
California’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has taken a significant step towards modernization by digitizing 42 million car titles using the Avalanche (AVAX) network. This collaboration with software development firm Oxhead Alpha aims to streamline the state’s title transfer process. The upcoming mobile application will allow users to easily claim their digital titles without the
The recent charges filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) against Nader Al-Naji have shed light on a multi-million-dollar fraudulent scheme involving BitClout, a social media platform, and its native token BTCLT. According to the SEC complaint, Al-Naji managed to raise an astonishing $257 million through unregistered
Recently, on-chain sleuth ZachXBT made a significant discovery linking convicted UK hacker Gurvinder Bhangu, also known as Gurv, to the hacking incidents involving American actress Sydney Sweeney and ‘Breaking Bad’ actor Bob Odenkirk. These hacks resulted in over $530,000 being stolen through Solana meme coin scams. On July 2nd, Sydney Sweeney fell victim to a
Bitcoin’s price took a hit recently as it broke down below the $64K support level. This drop has put the cryptocurrency in a critical area that could have a significant impact on the market’s mid-term outlook. The daily chart reveals a pattern of decline, starting from a double top formation at the $68K resistance level.
Bitcoin miners are currently experiencing a rise in profitability and an uptick in hashrate following the recent rally of Bitcoin to the $69,000 range. The recovery of the hashrate by 6% to 604 EH/s is a positive sign for the network, indicating potential stability and strength in the market. Additionally, the Miner Profit/Loss Sustainability metric
The recent economic uncertainty in the United States has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency market, causing significant price drops in major digital assets. Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, saw a sharp decline to $60,500, marking its lowest price point in almost three weeks. The altcoin market fared even worse, with coins like SOL, TON, and UNI
Bitfarms, a Bitcoin mining company based in Toronto, recently reported a significant increase in its operational hash rate. By the end of July, the company’s hash rate had reached 11.1 EH/s, representing a 109% year-over-year increase and a 7% rise month-over-month. The average hash rate for the month was 10.3 EH/s, showing a substantial 36%
MicroStrategy, renowned for being the largest public Bitcoin holder globally, has recently revealed plans to raise up to $2 billion through the sale of its class A shares. This move signifies a continued strategic focus on expanding its cryptocurrency portfolio. The funds generated from the stock sale will be utilized for general corporate purposes, with
In a bid to attract more investors, Futu Securities International, the largest online broker in Hong Kong, has recently introduced retail cryptocurrency trading in the city-state. This strategic move has piqued the interest of residents in Hong Kong who can now trade in popular cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and ether on the brokerage platform using
In recent days, Ripple’s XRP has experienced a significant price drop from $0.66 to around $0.56. This represents a 7% decrease on a daily scale and a 14% decline since its recent peak. Analysts have pointed out a bearish pattern that suggests a further downtrend in the price of XRP. Veteran trader Peter Brandt has
The recent turmoil in the world stock markets has not spared the cryptocurrency market, as volatility has become a common theme across the board. A closer look at Ethereum shows a 3% loss for the week, with the price failing to hold onto its previous support at $3,300. The current support level stands at $2,800,
The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector is currently experiencing a notable resurgence, with key metrics such as active loans and total value locked (TVL) showing significant growth from their 2023 lows. DeFi lending, which allows investors to lend their crypto holdings in exchange for interest, plays a crucial role in indicating DeFi participation and overall market
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan’s recent call to crypto investors to reconsider Bitcoin’s potential upside comes at a crucial time in the market. While many have been focused on the downside risks, Hougan believes that the recent developments at the Bitcoin2024 conference indicate that the market is “not bullish enough” about the flagship cryptocurrency. The Bitcoin2024
Recent data shows that the nine spot Ethereum ETFs in the US experienced net outflows amounting to $77.21 million on Wednesday. This marks a significant reversal from the previous day’s positive trend. These outflows coincide with Ether’s price dropping below $3,200. Notably, the Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE) recorded a massive $133.33 million in net outflows
In the first two quarters of 2024, meme coins experienced a surge in popularity, with many investors jumping on the bandwagon. However, recent data indicates that the market has cooled off significantly since the spring. While a few lesser-known meme coins such as doginme, Kimbo, Turbo, Dogelon Mars, and Coq Inu have seen gains ranging
Recent developments in the cryptocurrency market have brought about heightened volatility, impacting investor sentiment across the board. Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a notable price surge, reaching nearly $70,000 on July 29, only to see a sharp decline below $66,000 the following day. Currently, BTC is trading around $66,300, according to CoinGecko’s data. This market correction was
XRP has seen a significant surge in its price, climbing to $0.66 on Wednesday, marking an 8% increase over the past 24 hours. This surge comes amidst important developments in the XRP ecosystem and renewed investor optimism in the market. One key factor contributing to this upward price action is the growing accumulation trend among
BlackRock, one of the largest asset managers in the world, has made it clear that they currently have no plans to launch a Solana (SOL) ETF in the near future. This decision comes despite the tremendous success of their Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs that were launched earlier this year. BlackRock’s Chief Investment Officer, Samara