Category: Trading
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Custodial Bitgo Clients Can Now Access Genesis Global’s OTC Pools
On Wednesday, cryptocurrency custodial service Bitgo and over-the-counter (OTC) brokerage house Genesis Global announced a partnership to provide fast and secure trades directly from Genesis’ cold storage solution. Essentially, institutional investors who store their assets with Bitgo will be able to access cryptocurrency quotes in a high-frequency fashion similar to acquiring stocks or equities from…
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Bakkt Acquires Established Futures Brokerage to Strengthen Bitcoin Offering
Coming Bitcoin futures exchange Bakkt announced Monday the acquisition of an independent futures commission merchant for an undisclosed amount. The move aims to augment Bakkt’s services for institutional investments in cryptocurrency assets. On the back of a $182 million capital raise, Bakkt’s relentless work in developing a trusted brokerage for cryptocurrencies is unfolding. The firm…
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Analysis: Using Technical Indicators to Trade Crypto in 2019
Technical analysis (TA) has been used to trade crypto since its inception. Traders claim that through careful analysis of historical data and focus on price, volume, and related indicators it is possible to identify patterns and predict outcomes. Here are a number of key indicators and mechanics commonly used for trading crypto. Also read: Everything You Need…
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Exchange News: Huobi Trials EOS Exchange, Sharespost Enables Security Token Trade
In recent cryptocurrency exchange news, Huobi’s EOS exchange has entered trial operations, Sharespost has facilitated a secondary trade of the BCAP security token, and Bithumb has obtained South Korean Information Security Management System certification. Also Read: Bisq DEX Launches DAO on Testnet as Developers Seek to Decentralize Governance Huobi Launches Trial of EOS Exchange In the…
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The Differences Between Forex and Crypto Trading
Many would argue that comparing cryptocurrency trading with forex is like comparing apples and oranges, but that’s not entirely accurate. On closer inspection, there is a number of similarities between the two. For example, the underlying market dynamics of supply and demand will usually govern the prices of the respective assets. Here traders share their thoughts…
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The Daily: Binance Adds Stablecoin Pairs, Tzero Patents Integration Platform
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is opening trading for three stablecoin pairs. Also in Tuesday’s Daily, Overstock’s Tzero has patented a solution to integrate traditional and cryptocurrency trading systems, Morgan Creek founder Jason Williams offers his Lamborghini for bitcoin, and in Brazil, crypto investors are looking to buy vaults to safely store their digital assets. Also read:…
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Circle’s Cryptocurrency OTC Desk Swapped More Than $24 Billion in 2018
Finance company Circle claims its over-the-counter (OTC) cryptocurrency trading desk swapped a notional volume of $24 billion last year. The Boston-based company’s Circle Trade desk reportedly executed more than 10,000 cryptocurrency settlements between 600 unique counterparties in 2018. Also Read: New Full Node Client ‘Bitcoin Verde’ Joins the BCH Ecosystem Despite the Crypto Bear Market in…
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Bitcoin Whales and the Rise of Crypto-Fueled OTC Desks in 2018
Cryptocurrencies grew immensely popular in 2017, but throughout the following year, digital asset markets fell sharply in value. However, over-the-counter (OTC) market makers thrived in 2018, with a slew of business models in the industry catering to OTC clients. Also Read: Bitbacker.io Aims to Offer a Cryptocurrency-Powered Patreon Alternative Billions Swapped Using Over-the-Counter Cryptocurrency Services…
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Kraken Launches Margin Trading for BCH Pairings
Kraken has launched margin trading for Bitcoin Cash pairings, now supporting leveraged trading for BCH/XBT, BCH/USD, and BCH/EUR markets. The exchange has also launched margin trading for XRP, now offering up to 5x leverage on XRP pairings. Also Read: Bitcoin Cash Mining Showcased at the Houston Rockets Game Kraken Launches Leverage Trading for Bitcoin Cash and…
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Markets Update: Cryptocurrency Gains Start Lifting Confidence Among Traders
The cryptocurrency economy has seen some improvement over the last 48 hours as many of the top digital assets are seeing gains between 5-15% this Saturday. The entire ecosystem of all the coins in existence has gained about $5 billion since the small correction on Christmas day. Furthermore, global trade volume has also increased indicating…