Category: Analysis
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Even after 94% crash, analyst warns XRP may not ever rally again: here’s why
Ever since the highs of the 2017-2018 bull market, XRP has not done too well. The third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, per data from TradingView.com, has collapsed by more than 94 percent from its all-time high around $3.40. Last month, the asset was at three-year lows. For some context: Bitcoin, from its all-time high, is…
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A popular pricing model estimates that Bitcoin will reach new all-time highs this year
One particular pricing model, which has gained popularity over the years after accurately predicting the price of Bitcoin, estimates that the flagship cryptocurrency is going to go ballistic after the upcoming halving. Bitcoin’s stock-to-flow model In early 2019, a prominent figure within the cryptocurrency community known as Plan B published an article entitled “Modelling Bitcoin’s…
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After 90% crash, Ethereum just printed a major cycle bottom: fund manager
Believe it or not, there was a time when a single Ethereum traded for over 0.10 BTC, meaning that you could sell a mere handful of the altcoin and obtain a whole Bitcoin as a result. However, it’s a whole different story today; since the highs set at the peak of 2018’s bubble, altcoins have…
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As Bakkt’s second CEO exits firm, questions rise about the hyped Bitcoin “catalyst”
Bakkt, the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) crypto subsidiary, suffered its second high-profile executive exit last week after CEO Mike Blandina stepped down. While the rumored institutionalization of cryptocurrency remains a far-fetched vision, several empty promises and misplaced hypes question Bakkt’s integrity as a company. Third executive in four months As reported on Bloomberg, Blandia resigned the…
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On-chain data: Chainlink (LINK) is vulnerable to stark drop after 150% rally
Like other cryptocurrencies, Chainlink has embarked on a stunning recovery over the weeks since March’s capitulation event on Mar. 12th. From the 2020 lows at $1.50, LINK has gained a jaw-dropping 158 percent, rallying from those levels to a high just shy of $4.00 this past week. This is one of the strongest performances in…
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Data shows Ethereum 2.0 is sparking accumulation; will it trigger a bull run?
Ethereum 2.0 has long been looked upon as an event that would help take the ETH blockchain to the next level, fixing the various scaling issues it has previously confronted while also shifting to an efficient proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism. Naturally, the efficiency and scalability improvements will work to bolster the blockchain from a fundamental…
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Thursday’s 10% Bitcoin eruption is paramount to the bull case: here’s why
Catching many traders off guard, Bitcoin rallied a jaw-dropping 10 percent on Apr. 23, jumping from $7,050 to $7,800 within what was under 30 minutes’ time, boosted by a cascading liquidation of short positions on derivatives exchanges. According to Su Zhu — the CIO of foreign exchange and crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital —…
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Chainlink garners coveted Gemini listing following glowing praise from Winklevoss
Chainlink has gained major support from cryptocurrency investors throughout 2019 and 2020 — a trend that is reflected in its massive community growth and exponential price rise. This growth has attracted the attention of some prominent figures within the crypto industry, including Gemini co-founder and CEO Tyler Winklevoss, who recently stated that he “appreciates the…
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Cardano (ADA) parent IOHK releases Daedalus mainnet wallet
IOHK has announced that Daedalus 1.0.0 mainnet wallet has finally launched and is now available to every user of Cardano (ADA). The launch of Daedalus comes after 18 months of work and marks the beginning of a series of important launches from IOHK that will bring about Shelley, the blockchain’s staking era. The company has…
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These 3 key factors are behind the impressive 15% upsurge of Tezos
Tezos (XTZ) is up 28 percent in the past three days, well-outperforming Bitcoin which has increased by 11 percent in the same period. Three major factors are behind the strong momentum of the cryptocurrency. Three factors that are pushing the price of Tezos are thriving ecosystem supported by large grants for projects, stable asset portfolio…