10 US Bitcoin ETFs Amass Over 519,000 BTC, With Blackrock Leading at 50.81%

The latest data reveals that Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has increased its bitcoin portfolio, now encompassing 263,937.48 bitcoins valued at $17.88 billion. Spot Bitcoin ETF Reserves Reach New Heights Several U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs have bolstered their bitcoin (BTC) holdings, bringing the total for ten ETFs, excluding Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), to 519,440.22 … Read more

China’s Largest Fund Managers Eye Spot Bitcoin ETFs in Hong Kong’s Financial Markets

Two of China’s largest fund management firms have recently been reported to be filing applications for spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to regional sources on Monday. Harvest Global Investments and Southern Fund are seeking approval from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), aiming to obtain authorization to introduce spot bitcoin ETFs. China’s Investment … Read more

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Eyes Previous Zeniths With Renewed Vigor

On April 8, 2024, bitcoin reached an impressive 24-hour peak of $72,573, marking a significant uptrend. With a 24-hour trading volume of $29.64 billion and a market capitalization soaring to $1.41 trillion, the cryptocurrency showcases strong market growth. Bitcoin Analyzing the daily chart, bitcoin (BTC) displays a bullish pattern with consistently higher lows and higher … Read more

Is It Time for Altcoins to Shine? Analyst Predicts Shift in Crypto Dynamics

Throughout this week, while bitcoin and ethereum have been consolidating, vibrant discussions about the elusive ‘Altcoin Season’ have intensified across forums and social media platforms like X. Some anticipate that a rally among altcoins is on the horizon, even though the Altcoin Season Index still suggests it is “not Altcoin Season.” Altcoin Season Index Inches … Read more

South Korea’s Crypto Market Continues to Defy Global Trends With Premium Prices

Metrics reveal that cryptocurrency premiums in South Korea consistently outpace the global average. As of now, bitcoin exchanges hands at $69,245 per piece globally, while on the South Korean platform Upbit, it’s being traded at $73,513 each. Additionally, March witnessed a notable increase in Upbit’s trade volume, skyrocketing by 172.25% from February’s data. Ethereum, Solana, … Read more

Market of ‘Extreme Greed’ Persists Amid Unprecedented June Bitcoin Perpetual Futures Sell-Off

In the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency market experienced a modest increase of 2.16% against the U.S. dollar, with bitcoin’s value lingering slightly above the $69,000 threshold. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index (CFGI) indicates that the market’s mood remains in an “extreme greed” phase. Market Sentiment Swings Between ‘Greed’ and ‘Extreme Greed’ Despite Bitcoin’s … Read more

Miners Offload Bitcoin in Anticipation of Reward Halving, Says Cryptoquant

Data from Cryptoquant indicates that bitcoin miners have been offloading their assets in anticipation of the upcoming Bitcoin network halving, slated to take place in two weeks. Cryptoquant highlighted a peak in daily sales to over-the-counter (OTC) trading desks, a figure unmatched since the summer of 2023. Record Sales to OTC Desks Mark Bitcoin Miners’ … Read more

US Bitcoin ETFs Bounce Back With $569.4M in Net Inflows After Initial Dip

Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) concluded the week on an upbeat note, securing $203 million in positive inflows on Friday, as per the latest data. Despite an initial setback of $84.7 million in net outflows on April 1, the ETFs have since rebounded, gathering $569.4 million in net inflows. Bitcoin ETFs Overcome Early April Setback … Read more

Bitcoin.org Owner Cobra Predicts Next Bitcoin ‘Great Divide’

Cobra, the pseudonymous owner and operator of Bitcoin.org, has predicted the next divide that will plague the Bitcoin ecosystem in the coming times. Cobra explained in social media that this conflict will face ossificationists (people that want Bitcoin to stay as it is), and improvers, who want Bitcoin to improve its focus and functionality. Cobra … Read more

Paraguayan Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Temporarily Pull the Plug on Bitcoin Mining Operations

A group of Paraguayan lawmakers is spearheading a bill that seeks to enact a temporary ban on cryptocurrency mining operations in Paraguay for 180 days or until the industry’s activities are properly regulated. The bill alleges that 28% of the energy losses of the National Power Administration (ANDE) correspond, in part, to illegal bitcoin mining … Read more