Bitwise Expands European Presence Through Acquisition of ETC Group

Bitwise Asset Management has taken a bold step into the European market by acquiring ETC Group, a London-based provider of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs). This strategic move increases Bitwise’s assets under management to over $4.5 billion, adding nine European-listed crypto ETPs to its expanding portfolio. Bitwise Enters European Market by Acquiring ETC Group, Boosting Crypto … Read more

US Bitcoin ETFs on the Verge of Controlling 1 Million BTC

According to the latest data collected on Aug. 16, 2024, the 12 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) collectively hold around 910,153.83 BTC, which translates to over $53 billion at the current exchange rates. Leading the pack is Blackrock’s IBIT, holding the largest portion with 38.34% of the total BTC. 12 Spot Bitcoin ETFs Close in … Read more

QCP Capital Analyzes Market Sentiment Ahead of Fed Chair’s Speech at Jackson Hole

QCP Capital’s latest insights report offers a fascinating blend of optimism and caution as investors eagerly anticipate Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole symposium. The firm observes a buoyant mood in equity markets, with U.S. stocks reaching record highs, while the crypto sector remains firmly in the doldrums. QCP Capital Report … Read more

Ethereum Fees Plummet—Etherscan Adds Decimals to Keep Up With Gas Drop

Over the past few months, both Bitcoin and Ethereum users have noticed a noticeable drop in transaction fees. Ethereum’s network transfer fees, in particular, have fallen to such low levels that Etherscan, a leading Ethereum block explorer, has recently added decimal points to its gas tracker after fees dipped below 1 qwei. Etherscan’s New Decimal … Read more

Crypto’s Weekly Winners and Losers: RARE Soars, MOG Slumps

On Monday, the crypto economy held steady at $2.06 trillion, though it dipped by 2.26% in value over the last 24 hours. Bitcoin experienced a 2.5% drop this past week, while ETH saw a decline of more than 4% during the same period. Despite the downturn, some digital currencies managed to stand out, with superrare … Read more

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Faces Continued Downward Pressure

As of August 19, 2024, bitcoin is trading at $58,061, with a 24-hour intraday range between $57,918 and $60,191. The crypto asset saw a trading volume of $20.7 billion and maintains a market capitalization of $1.14 trillion. Multiple timeframes reveal a sustained downtrend, with key resistance levels holding firm and technical indicators signaling weak buying … Read more