Category: Markets and Prices

  • Leading Crypto Markets Post Worst Year of Monthly Price Action on Record

    Leading Crypto Markets Post Worst Year of Monthly Price Action on Record

    When looking at monthly market performance, 2018 was the bloodiest year in the history of the cryptocurrency markets. Of the seven largest cryptocurrencies by market cap, only three were able to produce more than two green monthly candles during 2018. Also Read: Bitblock Publishes Alternative Valuation Model That Suggests BTC Is Underpriced BTC and ETH Produce…

  • Bitblock Publishes Alternative Valuation Model That Suggests BTC Is Underpriced

    Bitblock Publishes Alternative Valuation Model That Suggests BTC Is Underpriced

    Bitblock Capital has published an alternative mining valuation model for BTC. The company has published a report that examines data from July 2016 to Dec. 2018 that seeks to “explain the relationships between [BTC] price and its intrinsic value” using the model. Also Read: Google Play Store Forces Samourai Wallet to Remove Security Features Bitblock Capital…

  • Report: Most Major Crypto Assets Show Close Price Correlation

    Report: Most Major Crypto Assets Show Close Price Correlation

    The 2018 bear trend brought an increase in correlation across the leading cryptocurrency markets, with recent research indicating that 10 of the top 15 crypto assets by market cap show a price correlation of more than 64%. Additionally, five cryptocurrency pairs show a correlation larger than 80% for 2018 – ADA and XLM, BTC and…

  • Markets Update: BCH and BTC Consolidate, ETH Regains Second Spot

    Markets Update: BCH and BTC Consolidate, ETH Regains Second Spot

    BCH and BTC markets have begun the year with consolidation, with BCH bouncing between $150 and $175 and BTC trading within a $3,500 to $4,000 range on Bitstamp, and $3,700 to $4,300 on Bitfinex. In other market news, a bullish start to the year has seen ETH reclaim its position as the second largest cryptocurrency…

  • December Volume Report: Top Markets See Strongest Trade of H2 2018

    December Volume Report: Top Markets See Strongest Trade of H2 2018

    The five most traded cryptocurrency markets saw an increase in volume during December, when compared with the previous month. Despite the spike in trading activity posted by the dominant markets, many crypto assets ranked below the top five saw a decline in month-over-month volume. Also Read: Report: Indian Government Updates Progress on Crypto Regulation USDT and…

  • Markets Update: BCH and BTC Set to Post Record 5 Months of Consecutive Red Candles

    Markets Update: BCH and BTC Set to Post Record 5 Months of Consecutive Red Candles

    Despite the short-lived rally leading up to Christmas, BTC appears poised to post a fifth consecutive red candle on the monthly chart for the second time ever. BCH also looks ready to extend its record bear streak to five months of red, while ETH appears poised to post a monthly gain for the first time…

  • A Look Back at the Top Cryptocurrency Markets From Christmases Past

    A Look Back at the Top Cryptocurrency Markets From Christmases Past

    The cryptocurrency ecosystem has grown dramatically in just a few years, with the number of crypto markets increasing from 59 in 2013 to over 2,000 today. Looking at historic snapshots of the cryptocurrency markets from Christmases past also shows a significant turnover in the leading altcoins by market cap. Also Read: Report Finds a Strong Relationship…

  • Everything You Need to Know to Start Trading Cryptocurrencies

    Everything You Need to Know to Start Trading Cryptocurrencies

    After acquiring your first bitcoins you might want to swap the digital asset for another token or test your luck for some quick profits with one of the many cryptocurrency exchanges. And even though you don’t need to be an expert to begin trading cryptocurrencies, some people want to know the very basics on how…

  • A Look at 2018’s Best and Worst Performing Cryptocurrencies

    A Look at 2018’s Best and Worst Performing Cryptocurrencies

    With the dust all but settled on 2018, it’s time to reflect on the year’s best and worst performing cryptocurrencies. In the Best category, there are few standout candidates, with all major altcoins deeply mired in the red. The Worst category, however, is stocked with shockers, including coins that need to multiply more than 100x…

  • Almost 5,000 Crypto Pump and Dumps Posted on Discord and Telegram in 6 Months

    Almost 5,000 Crypto Pump and Dumps Posted on Discord and Telegram in 6 Months

    A report compiled by researchers from Tel Aviv University, The University of Tulsa, and the University of New Mexico has found nearly 5,000 advertisements for cryptocurrency pump and dump signals on social platforms Discord and Telegram posted during the first half of 2018. Also Read: Asian News Headlines Exert Significant Impact on Cryptocurrency Prices Nearly 5,000…