Search
8 Years Ago Today: Bitcoin Traders Slayed the Infamous Bear Whale Who Dumped 30,000 BTC in a Single Trade
7.10.2022
Eight years ago today on October 6, 2014, while the price of bitcoin was coasting along at $330 per unit, an anonymous Bitstamp trader placed an order to sell 30,000 bitcoins. Moreover, the trader, now infamously known as the “Bear Whale,” sold the coins at $300 per unit, which...
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Trades Flat for a Second Consecutive Day, but Outpaces Traditional Markets
6.10.2022
BTC remains range-bound as investors await the latest payrolls data on Friday. Market Wrap is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter diving into what happened in today's crypto markets
Biggest Movers: UNI Closes in on 5-Week High, While SOL Also Climbs
6.10.2022
Uniswap moved closer to its highest point since late August on Thursday, as the token extended recent gains. Today’s surge is the fourth consecutive day that prices have climbed, leading the token to break out of a key resistance level in the process. Solana was also in the green, recording...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: Ethereum Nears $1,400, as Price Hits 10-Day High
6.10.2022
Ethereum moved closer to $1,400 on Thursday, as the token rebounded from yesterday’s sell off. The world’s second largest cryptocurrency rose to its highest point in almost ten days during today’s session, as markets were marginally higher. Bitcoin was once again trading above...
Crypto Touted by Kim Kardashian Climbs 124% After SEC Charges, Token Value Dumps the Next Day
5.10.2022
Following the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charges against the socialite Kim Kardashian for unlawfully touting the crypto asset ethereummax, the digital currency jumped 124% in value. However, the ethereummax pump was followed by a massive dump as the cryptocurrency slid 47% lower...
Biggest Movers: DOGE, XRP Hit Highest Point Since Late September
5.10.2022
Dogecoin was trading near its highest point since late September on Wednesday, as prices rose for a second straight day. The rally comes as the meme coin continues to trade above a key resistance level, following a breakout on Tuesday. Xrp was also in the green today, trading close to a one-week...
Fed’s Inflation Nowcasting Data Shows Future CPI Increases, US Gross National Debt Hits $31 Trillion
5.10.2022
A recently published forecast stemming from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland’s Inflation Nowcasting data indicates upcoming U.S. consumer price index (CPI) metrics will likely be elevated. The newly predicted CPI levels were recorded the same day America’s gross national debt...
Biggest Movers: MATIC Hits 3-Week High, LINK up Almost 10%
4.10.2022
Polygon raced to a three-week high during today’s session, as bullish sentiment returned to cryptocurrency markets. Chainlink was also in the green, as the token surged for a second straight day, rising by almost 10% in the process. Overall, the global crypto market cap is up 3.06% as...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Back Above $20,000, USD Hits 2-Week Low
4.10.2022
Bitcoin was back above $20,000 on Tuesday, as the U.S. dollar fell to its lowest point in two weeks versus several G7 currencies. The stronger dollar has impacted purchasing power in cryptocurrencies, and commodities like crude oil, which last week fell to a nine-month low. Ethereum was also...
Biggest Movers: QNT Nears 6-Month High, DOGE Extends Recent Gains
1.10.2022
Quant moved close to a six-month high on Saturday, as the token remained in the green for a second consecutive session. The rally comes as prices are now up by over 25% in the last seven days. Dogecoin was also in the green, as prices moved higher for a third consecutive day. Quant (QNT) Quant...
State Securities Regulators Object to Celsius’ Court Motion to Sell Stablecoins
30.9.2022
As Celsius’ bankruptcy proceedings continue, the court’s trustee William Harrington appointed an examiner on Thursday in order to review the company’s finances, according to a filing submitted on September 29. On the same day, state securities officials from Vermont and Texas...
Biggest Movers: SOL Moves Towards $35.00, XMR Extends Recent Gains
29.9.2022
Solana rose for a second straight day on Thursday, as the token moved closer to its long-term resistance point of $35.00. Monero was also in the green during today’s session, extending recent gains in the process. Overall, markets attempted to rebound, following a red wave which swept...
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Reverses Course Again, Trades Towards 20-Day Moving Average
28.9.2022
Bitcoin continues to trade around its moving average. Market Wrap is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter diving into what happened in today's crypto markets
Biggest Movers: QNT Hits 6-Month High, ATOM Falls to 20-Day Low
28.9.2022
While crypto markets were mostly lower on Wednesday, quant rallied to a six-month high earlier in the day. Today’s move came as the token broke out of a key resistance level, en route to its strongest point since March. Cosmos was another notable mover, dropping for a second straight...
Biggest Movers: LINK Hits 6-Week High, UNI up 16% on Tuesday
27.9.2022
Chainlink hit a six-week high during Tuesday’s session, as the token rose for a sixth consecutive session. The move saw the token rally past a key resistance level in the process. Uniswap was also in the green, with prices climbing by as much as 16% earlier in the day. Chainlink (LINK)...
Naughty Dog Releases New Meme Gifs To Celebrate The Last Of Us Day 2022
26.9.2022
Today, September 26, is the awkwardly titled “The Last Of Us Day.” As part of this annual international day of celebration, developer Naughty Dog has released 10 new animated gifs featuring characters from the game, like Joel and Ellie. Read more
Ethereum Classic Hashrate Slides 46% Since The Merge, PoW ETH Forks Gather Double-Digit Gains
25.9.2022
The day of The Merge, Ethereum Classic’s hashrate soared to new highs tapping 306 terahash per second (TH/s) ten days ago on September 15. Since then, however, Ethereum Classic’s computational power has dropped 46.16% lower from the high to today’s 164.75 TH/s. Furthermore...
Biggest Movers: DOGE Hits 1-Month High to Start the Weekend
24.9.2022
Dogecoin rallied to a one-month high to start the weekend, as markets marginally rebounded on Saturday. The token rose by as much as 10% in today’s session, racing past a key resistance in the process. Solana was another notable gainer, as it hit an 11-day high. Dogecoin (DOGE) Dogecoin...
In This Modern-Day Bushido Blade-Style Fighting Game It’s One Hit And You’re Toast
23.9.2022
Read more
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Up 3% After Wild Ride on 'Fed Rate Day'
22.9.2022
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 22, 2022. First Mover is our daily newsletter putting the latest moves in crypto markets in context