Bitcoin’s Easter Sunday Rollercoaster: A 13,520% Liquidation Imbalance Easter Sunday turned into a financial rollercoaster for Bitcoin traders as a massive liquidation event rocked the market. A long-to-short liquidation imbalance means that many more traders betting on a price increase (long positions) were forced to sell than those betting on a price decrease (short positions). […]
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XRP Eyes 50% Breakout Versus Bitcoin: A Technical Setup Mirroring 2024’s Rally Remember XRP’s 50% surge last year? It’s about to happen again, but can it really break out this time? XRP is currently trading at 0.0000244 BTC, showing signs of a potential breakout against Bitcoin with a technical pattern that mirrors a setup from […]
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$1.4B in Bitcoin Sold by Chinese Authorities Amid Lack of Oversight Chinese local governments have been secretly selling off $1.4 billion in seized cryptocurrencies, primarily Bitcoin, despite the country’s strict ban on crypto trading. These sales, conducted through overseas private companies, highlight a significant gray area in regulations and raise concerns about the effectiveness of […]
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Stablecoin Surge: Outpacing Visa and Signaling Crypto’s Growing Utility The crypto sector experienced a rollercoaster first quarter of 2025, marked by initial optimism and subsequent challenges. Bitwise’s review described this period as “frustrating,” yet highlighted a significant milestone: stablecoin transactions surpassed Visa’s payment volumes. This surge, alongside the rebound in trading volumes for Bitcoin and […]
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International Grocery Chain Spar Pilots Bitcoin Payments in Switzerland Can you imagine buying your groceries with Bitcoin? Spar in Switzerland is making this a reality by starting to accept Bitcoin at its store in Zug. This pilot program, facilitated by DFX Swiss using the OpenCryptoPay tool, could signal a broader acceptance of cryptocurrencies in everyday […]
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The Dropout Who Dared: How Strike is Rewiring Global Money Jack Mallers, a young entrepreneur with a vision for Bitcoin’s potential, has become a key figure in the cryptocurrency’s global adoption. From his early exposure to Bitcoin to his pivotal role in El Salvador’s adoption of the digital currency, Mallers’ journey showcases the power of […]
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Bitcoin Outshines Altcoins in Q1 2025 Market Slump, Coingecko Study Finds Bitcoin’s resilience shone through in the first quarter of 2025, outperforming many altcoins during a market downturn, according to a comprehensive study by Coingecko. Bitcoin’s price only dipped by 5%. Coingecko analyzed over 10,000 cryptocurrencies. Market dynamics favor Bitcoin’s stability. The report from Coingecko, […]
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JPMorgan Challenges Bitcoin’s Safe-Haven Status Amid Economic Turmoil JPMorgan’s recent report has cast doubts on Bitcoin’s ability to act as a reliable safe-haven asset during economic turbulence triggered by tariff-induced market volatility. The analysis highlights that traditional assets like gold and the Japanese yen have outperformed Bitcoin, drawing investors seeking stability amidst uncertainty. JPMorgan: Bitcoin […]
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Fidelity’s Jurrien Timmer Compares Bitcoin to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde “Bitcoin is like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” declares Jurrien Timmer, director of global macro at Fidelity. This vivid metaphor captures the cryptocurrency’s dual nature as both a stable store of value and a volatile, high-risk investment. Timmer’s comparison highlights Bitcoin’s unique position in […]
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Panama City Bitcoin: Embracing Cryptocurrency for Municipal Payments Panama City is making waves in the world of finance by announcing plans to accept bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for municipal payments, aiming to boost financial inclusion and modernize payment systems. Panama City considers cryptocurrencies for municipal payments. Goals include financial inclusion and modernizing systems. Faces legislative […]
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