As bitcoin fluctuates within a defined range, Monday’s technical analysis reveals a mixed bag of signals from oscillators and moving averages. Traders face a nuanced landscape on April 22, 2024, as various charts suggest both caution and opportunity. Bitcoin Bitcoin’s (BTC) price today stands at $ 65,974, with a 24-hour trade volume of $ …
Institutional Investors and ‘Whales’ Push Bitcoin Demand to New Heights
Bitcoin is experiencing a significant liquidity crisis as demand for it soars, with Cryptoquant analysts reporting a monthly demand increase from 40,000 BTC to 213,000 BTC, fueled by a rise in accumulation addresses and institutional investments through spot bitcoin ETFs in the US. The imbalance between the surging demand and the decreasing sell-side liquidity, with […]
US Senators Push SEC to Stop Approving Spot Crypto ETFs — Say Other Crypto Markets Risker Than Bitcoin
Two U.S. senators have urged U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler to refrain from approving additional crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications. The lawmakers cautioned: “However vulnerable bitcoin may be to fraud and manipulation, markets for other cryptocurrencies are far more exposed to misconduct.” Lawmakers Say SEC Should Not Approve Spot Crypto ETFs […]
Bitcoin Braces for Record Difficulty Surge Ahead of Retarget as Miners Push Network to New Heights
Scheduled for Feb. 15, 2024, the upcoming Bitcoin difficulty retarget is poised to mark a notable upswing in the network. Current projections forecast an estimated difficulty surge ranging from 8.45% to 9.2%, setting the record for the steepest increase of 2024 thus far. Bitcoin Difficulty Poised for a Steep Increase This week, bitcoin (BTC) mining […]
India’s De-Dollarization Push Flounders as Oil Suppliers Cite Rupee Repatriation Concerns
The Indian Oil Ministry recently acknowledged that the country’s push to pay for oil with rupees has failed because suppliers are not sure if they will be able to repatriate their funds. The decision is intended to help diminish India’s reliance on the U.S. dollar when settling its cross-border obligations. High Transactional Costs of …