Bitcoin has room to fall amid ‘unusual’ open interest: CoinGlass
Total open interest on Bitcoin futures hit $29 billion on Aug. 16 despite a decline in Bitcoin’s price. Go to Source
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While Useful, Bitcoin Will Not Replace the U.S. Dollar, Russian Analyst Warns
Viktor Pershikov, a Russian expert in financial markets, has explored the opportunities that crypto and bitcoin will bring to Russia following the laws approved recently by President Putin. Pershikov stated that, while some cryptocurrencies present interesting opportunities as payment tools, ultimately, no cryptocurrency can currently substitute for the U.S. dollar. Russian Analyst States Bitcoin Won’t … Read more
Iran Escalates Crackdown on Illegal Crypto Mining Amid Severe Power Crisis
Iran is aggressively cracking down on illegal cryptocurrency mining as the nation faces a severe power crisis exacerbated by an intense heatwave. Iranian authorities claim that unauthorized crypto mining has significantly strained Iran’s power grid, leading to widespread industrial disruptions. A bounty program has been launched to encourage citizens to report illegal mining operations. Iran … Read more
Goldman Sachs Discloses $418 Million Bitcoin ETF Holdings
Global investment bank Goldman Sachs has reported holdings of $418 million in spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the second quarter. Its biggest position is a $238 million stake in Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). In contrast, Morgan Stanley reduced its bitcoin ETF holdings. Meanwhile, hedge funds are taking a more aggressive stance in the … Read more
‘I expect to see no mention of Bitcoin’ — MARA CEO on Harris’ platform
Depending on the November presidential election outcome, Fred Thiel said he would consider “looking outside the US” for Bitcoin mining firm MARA’s operations. Go to Source
Study: Crypto and Bitcoin Lead as Reddit’s Most Mentioned Words in Investment Forums
A recent study by Cyber Metals, a JM Bullion company, analyzed the sentiment, vocabulary, and profanity within popular investment subreddits on Reddit, uncovering distinct trends in how different communities discuss stocks, crypto assets, and precious metals. The findings highlight the unique culture of each subreddit, reflecting the diverse moods and attitudes of online investors. Reddit … Read more
Cryptoquant: Bitcoin Miners Expand Capacity But Struggle to Stay Profitable
Bitcoin miners are expanding their hashing capacity, reaching new record highs despite ongoing challenges in profitability. This report from Cryptoquant Institutional Insights highlights that miners are selling off assets as they face diminishing profit margins and rising operational difficulties. Bitcoin Miners Face Capitulation Amid Record-High Hashrate and Squeezed Margins In the latest findings from Cryptoquant’s … Read more
WTF happened 53 years ago today — Why the Nixon shock is still affecting us all
In his 1971 speech ending the gold standard, Richard Nixon promised to stabilize the dollar, but instead, nearly everything has gone up in price. Go to Source
Key Bitcoin bull signal flashes for first time in nearly 2 years, hinting at 2x price surge
Bitcoin price could increase by over two-fold based on a key bull signal historically correlated with price rallies. Go to Source
Tough Times for Bitcoin Miners: First Half of August Yields Just a Fraction of July’s Profits
With the first half of August in the rearview mirror, it’s clear that bitcoin miners are facing a challenging month, having only accumulated 36.36% of the total revenue they made in July. A combination of bitcoin’s price fluctuations and reduced onchain fees has left miners in a much tighter spot. Bitcoin Miners Face a Hard … Read more