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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Fades From $42K, Alts Still Ahead as ApeCoin Pumps
20.4.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos were mixed on Wednesday. Altcoins continue to gain ground as APE rallied by as much as 24%. And DeFi tokens are lagging, although the downtrend appears to be slowing
Market Wrap: Altcoins Outperform as Sentiment Improves; Bitcoin Within 'Value Zone'
19.4.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos rose on Tuesday, indicating a greater appetite for risk among traders. Some analysts suggest bitcoin is entering a value zone, which typically precedes strong breakouts or breakdowns in price
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Bounces Around $40K as Stocks Waver; Crypto Security Concerns Intensify
18.4.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos edged higher along with stocks on Monday. Although, volume remains relatively light and some analysts see limited upside for BTC. Plus, recent hacks and money laundering could trouble policymakers
Market Wrap: Cryptos Mixed Amid NFT Slowdown, Meme Coin Surge
15.4.2022
During a shortened week in traditional markets, with U.S. stock exchanges closed on Friday, bitcoin struggled for direction, hovering around $40K, while DOGE and SHIB experienced wild swings
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Dips as Macro and Geopolitical Uncertainties Remain
14.4.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) and stocks continue to trade within a range, albeit with large price swings. That indicates uncertainty among investors regarding geopolitical risk. Meanwhile, bitcoin whales are starting to take some profits
Market Wrap: Cryptos Rise as Bitcoin Returns Above $40K
13.4.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) returned above $40K on Wednesday, shaking off some bearish sentiment over the past few days. Altcoins outperformed, although indicators suggests cryptos are not at a cycle low just yet
Market Wrap: Crypto Sell-Off Pauses as Volatility Fades; Altcoins Outperform
12.4.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos stabilized on Tuesday amid lower volatility. Options traders remain uncertain as demand for puts began to outweigh demand for calls. Stocks were also mixed, while gold traded higher
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Sell-Off Deepens as Correlation With Stocks Rises
11.4.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos extended losses on Monday, tracking the down move in stocks. The correlation between bitcoin and the Nasdaq 100 reached a new high as investors reduce their appetite for risk
Market Wrap: Cryptos Waver as Speculators Lose Interest
8.4.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos were mixed on Friday while stocks traded flat. Open interest in the bitcoin futures market is starting to decline, which suggests uncertainty among traders about future price direction. Meanwhile, NEAR rose by 20% while WAVES declined by 10%
Market Wrap: Cryptos Recover, With Altcoins in the Lead
7.4.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos stabilized on Thursday along with stocks. Altcoins led the way higher, although trader sentiment remains mixed. Also, mining data can be useful to track price peaks and troughs
Market Wrap: Altcoins Underperform as Traders Reduce Risk
6.4.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos traded lower on Wednesday. Altcoins underperformed, indicating a lower appetite for risk among crypto traders. Hawkish Fed minutes contributed to losses as well
Market Wrap: Bitcoin and Stocks Briefly Dip After Fed Comments; DOGE Rallies
5.4.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) traded roughly flat over the past 24 hours, compared with a 17% rally in dogecoin (DOGE), while WAVES dipped. The dispersion in crypto returns suggests some caution among traders amid macroeconomic risk
Market Wrap: Cryptos Pull Back, Traders Eye Opportunities in Ether Versus Bitcoin
4.4.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos traded lower on Monday as bullish sentiment faded. Volatility and trading volume continue to drift indicating low conviction among market participants. WAVES dipped 20%, while some option traders see value in ETH calls versus BTC calls
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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rebounds Amid Lower Volatility, Altcoins Outperform
1.4.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos rose on Friday as bullish sentiment returned. Altcoins such as AAVE and SOL took the lead, indicating a greater appetite for risk among crypto traders. Meanwhile, stocks declined after the strong US jobs report
Market Wrap: Cryptos Slide Amid Higher Volatility; Returns Typically Strong in April
31.3.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos declined on Thursday as bullish sentiment began to fade. In March, altcoins outperformed bitcoin, which typically occurs in a rising market. Seasonal data points to higher returns in April and May for both cryptos and stocks
Market Wrap: Crypto Sentiment Improves, Though Risk Remains as Russia Plays Down Peace Talks
30.3.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) traded in a tight range on Wednesday as geopolitical risks weighed on markets. Altcoins, however, continue to outperform BTC, which means traders are still comfortable with risk
Market Wrap: Cryptos Mixed as Volatility Fades; Analysts See Risk of Selling Pressure
29.3.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos are rising after the Luna Foundation Guard purchased $1 billion worth of BTC over the past few days. Some crypto traders are turning bullish, evidenced by the rise in buy volumes across exchanges
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rallies as Crypto Holders Accumulate
28.3.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptos are rising after the Luna Foundation Guard purchased $1 billion worth of BTC over the past few days. Some crypto traders are turning bullish, evidenced by the rise in buy volumes across exchanges
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Outperforms as Crypto Bulls Take a Breather
25.3.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) outperformed altcoins on Friday, suggesting that buyers are taking a breather ahead of the weekend. Analysts expect a brief pullback before another leg higher in crypto prices