Bitmex Research: New Data Points to Noble Being Tether’s Primary Reserve Bank

One of the biggest mysteries in the cryptocurrency world at the moment is the location of the vast USD reserves meant to be backing Tether. The stablecoin is used by many exchanges as a proxy for fiat in trading pairs which makes its solvency a critical issue at the heart of the entire ecosystem. Now, … Read more

Trading Tip `The Wall´ – Meet the TA Gods

Whether TA works or not is a topic discussed ad nauseam in cryptocurrency circles. As a cryptocurrency trader with a fascination for engineering, math and science, I backtested the entire spectrum of the most popular bitcoin TA indicators in early 2015 using the now defunct Tradewave-platform, in search of that magic formula that would allow … Read more

Crypto Trading in 2018: New Strategies, Bigger Crowds and Diminishing Returns

The cryptocurrency landscape has changed significantly over the past 12 months. Gone are the guaranteed returns of 5x, 10x or greater on ICOs, as a growing number of investors clamor for a piece of the pie. New coins, new forks, and new airdrops have created a competitive marketplace characterized by diminishing returns and reduced profits. … Read more

Trading Tip `the Wall´ – Disappearing Premiums Signal Bearish Mid-Term Outlook

Up until now, bitcoin has largely been behaving as an uncorrelated asset. This got a lot of people excited, categorizing bitcoin as a future digital gold or a safe haven asset. The worst thing about this recent dip in price ($5,873, GDAX) was not the decrease in the price itself. Much more daunting for bitcoin, … Read more

New Research Suggests Ripple Is Even More Centralized Than Previously Thought

Despite being associated with cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and ethereum, ripple’s status as a decentralized currency is a matter of dispute. Critics have taken aim at XRP for years, claiming that Ripple exerts an unprecedented degree of control over transactions, something the company has always denied. A new report from Bitmex Research, whose cryptocurrency analysis … Read more

Trading Tip `The Wall´ – I Was Wrong

Last week, I made an analysis of the bitcoin price situation. My analysis noted that while the rumors of Wall Street price manipulation was most likely false, the fear was real. Despite that, the price did not break under $10,000. Because my inclination towards bitcoin is bullish (based on the the positive sentiment around the … Read more