Should We Blame Bitmex and Bitcoin Futures For Price Drops?
It is tempting to blame Bitmex and Bitcoin futures for drops in crypto prices, as both give traders a way to make money pushing the price of crypto down. But is that a valid view?
Ethereum-based Gods Unchained Card Sells For $60,000 Setting Records
Move over CryptoKitties and watch your back Magic the Gathering. A card from the upcoming Gods Unchained, which uses Ethereum’s network to record the ownership of cards, just sold for $60,000.
Bitcoin Rallies as Bitmex Goes Down Causing Pain for Bitmex Shorts
On August 21st Bitmex had a scheduled outage, meanwhile BTC shorts were near a 2018 high. That setup was apparently too tempting for someone(s), as the market pumped like crazy the second Bitmex went down. The result was Bitcoin went from $6.4k to $6.9k.
SEC Deadline on Proshares Bitcoin ETF is this Week
The SEC must approve or deny two Proshares Bitcoin ETFs this week. The deadline is Thursday the 23rd, they cannot extend the decision. This isn’t great timing considering the price of Bitcoin, recent ETF drama, and the SEC’s history of denials…. or is it?!
BTC Shorts Near 2018 High As Bitcoin Ranges around 2018 Lows
BTC Shorts (BTCUSDSHORTS) are nearing their 2018 high as Bitcoin ranges around its 2018 lows. Is BTCUSDSHORTS going to the moon? Let’s discuss that.
Bitcoin Contracts on Bakkt Will be Settled in Bitcoin
Bakkt’s daily Bitcoin contracts will not be traded on margin or use leverage. They will simply be contracts for Bitcoin, “backed” by Bitcoin and settled in Bitcoin (as opposed to cash), in an effort to promote price discovery for Bitcoin.
Is Alt Season Coming?
The first signs of alt season (when altcoins go up against Bitcoin for a period of time) are occurring here on August 17th, 2018. That said, it’s far too early to declare it the season of the alts.
Swedish Bitcoin ETN Now Available Through US Markets
A Swedish Bitcoin Exchange Traded Note (ETN) called Bitcoin Tracker One (CXBTF) can now be invested in via some US markets. Check with your broker/exchange to see if the product is offered.
What if Ethereum is a Bullish Fractal?
What if Ethereum ends up being a bullish fractal? In other words, what if the pattern on the log chart keeps repeating? So far, so good on Ether fractals.
Ethereum Is Back Below $300, Should You Panic Sell, FOMO Buy, or Neither… That is the Question
Ethereum is trading under $300 at roughly $285. That is the low range of where it traded in the fall. With 2017 resistance now acting as support the questions become, 1. “Why did this happen,” and 2. “Should I panic sell, FOMO buy, or just hide under a rock?”