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Biggest Movers: XRP, SOL Move 5% Lower to Start the Week
8.5.2023
Xrp plunged to a six-week low on Monday, as cryptocurrency markets moved further into the red. The global crypto market cap fell by over 3% to start the week, which comes days ahead of the upcoming U.S. inflation report. Solana also declined, hitting a multi-week low. XRP Xrp, formerly known...
First Mover Americas: PEPE Peaks After Binance Listing
8.5.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 4, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Meme Coin PEPE’s Market Cap Surpasses $1B with 896% Surge Over the Past Week
5.5.2023
As per the latest statistics recorded before the weekend, the meme token PEPE has witnessed a massive surge in value, following its recent listing on the crypto exchange Binance. In just seven days, the crypto asset has skyrocketed by 896% against the U.S. dollar, making it the third-largest meme...
VC Darling Crypto Sui Makes Waves With Market Debut, Price Sinks 37% From All-Time High
5.5.2023
A buzz has been generated around a new layer one (L1) proof-of-stake blockchain initiative named Sui, following the network’s mainnet debut on May 3, 2023. The native token SUI has been listed on various cryptocurrency exchanges, drawing attention to the project. On the same day the network...
First Mover Americas: Meme Coin PEPE Surges to $1B Market Cap
5.5.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 4, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
PEPE memecoin hits $1 billion market cap fueled by Binance listing
5.5.2023
The price of the new frog-themed memecoin has surged more than 4,000% since its inception on April 14
Funding Rates in the $500M Market Cap PEPE Token Remain Negative
4.5.2023
Negative funding rates indicate dominance of bearish positions in the perpetual futures market
BRC20 Token Standard Sparks Frenzy in Bitcoin Community With Market Cap Surpassing $95 Million
3.5.2023
As of May 3, 2023, the Bitcoin blockchain has witnessed a staggering 3.35 million Ordinal inscriptions, and a new experimental token standard known as “Bitcoin Request for Comment,” or BRC20, has garnered substantial attention in the past week. With 10,487 BRC20 tokens built using...
A Closer Look at Market Cap-Weighted Crypto Portfolios
3.5.2023
Crypto investment products are commonly weighted by market cap. We examine how a small adjustment to market-cap weighting methodologies may better align digital asset portfolios with their intended objectives
Biggest Movers: MATIC Rebounds, as SOL Falls Back Towards Support
3.5.2023
Polygon climbed higher in today’s session, as cryptocurrency markets marginally rebounded on Wednesday. The global crypto market cap was up by nearly 1% earlier in the day, as Tuesday’s losses eased. Solana, on the other hand, remained lower, as it fell towards a key price floor. Polygon (MATIC)...
Biggest Movers: DOT Drops to 6-Week Low on Tuesday
2.5.2023
Polkadot was one of Tuesday’s biggest movers, as the token dropped to a six-week low in today’s session. Prices fell for a long-term support point of $5.60, as the global crypto market cap was once again 1% lower today. Avalanche also hit a price floor on Tuesday. Polkadot (DOT) Polkadot...
PEPE Token Soars to $500M Market Cap as Memecoin Fever Grips Crypto Traders
2.5.2023
PEPE, the meme token that sprouted out of the Pepe the frog meme, has rocketed to a $500 million market cap following a 2,100% rise since it was issued last month
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Market Cap Is Surging, but a Retreat From $30K Continues
2.5.2023
PLUS: Western crypto innovators with great ideas are eying the East for tech-embracing governments and fresh opportunities. A West-East partnership may be crypto's model for the future, the co-founder of Taipei-based Woo Network, Jack Tan, writes
Biggest Movers: LTC Back Under $90.00, as SOL Extends Declines
1.5.2023
Litecoin fell below the $90.00 level on Monday, as sentiment in cryptocurrency markets remained mostly bearish. The global market cap is down 1.87% at the time of writing, which seems to be a result of the upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate decision. Solana was also in the red today. Litecoin...
Meme Coin PEPE Surges by 152% This Week, Now the Fifth-Largest Meme Token by Market Cap
30.4.2023
Pepe (PEPE), the meme coin featuring the popular character Pepe the Frog, has experienced a significant surge in value in the past week, rising by 152.9% against the U.S. dollar. Recent statistics indicate that PEPE’s market capitalization has surged from $141 million on April 22 to...
Biggest Movers: ADA, SOL Jump 9% Higher on Wednesday
26.4.2023
Cardano was one of Wednesday’s big movers, as bullish sentiment returned to cryptocurrency markets. Spurred by an apparent collapse of First Republic Bank, the global crypto market cap moved 7% higher, as of writing. Solana was also in the green, rising by nearly 9%. Cardano (ADA) Cardano...
Don’t Cap Digital Euro Holdings, European Parliament Study Says
26.4.2023
The paper turns on its head conventional wisdom that limits are needed to avoid supplanting the banking system
Circle CEO blames US crypto crackdown for declining USDC market cap
26.4.2023
The market cap of USDC, a stablecoin issued by Circle, has reduced nearly by half over the past six months following a regulatory crackdown and banking crisis
Biggest Movers: LTC, LINK Rebound on Monday, Despite Crypto Market Red Wave
24.4.2023
Litecoin rose marginally higher to start the week, despite cryptocurrency markets mostly trading lower on Monday. The global crypto market cap is down 0.15% at the time of writing, as volatility remains high. Chainlink also moved higher in today’s session. Litecoin (LTC) Litecoin (LTC)...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Falls Under the $1,900 Level to Start the Weekend
22.4.2023
Ethereum started the weekend trading below $1,900 for the first time in two weeks, as cryptocurrency markets continued to fall. The global market cap is down by close to 3% at the time of writing this. Bitcoin was also in red, as it moved closer to $27,000. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) was in the red...