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First Mover Americas: Ether's Shanghai Rumble
12.4.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 11, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Consolidates Around $30,000, Ahead of US Inflation Report
12.4.2023
Bitcoin consolidated around the $30,000 mark on Wednesday, as markets prepared for the release of the latest inflation report in the United States. Consumer prices in the U.S. are expected to fall to 5.2% in March, down from 6% the month prior. Ethereum also consolidated, dropping back below...
Ether-Bitcoin Ratio Likely to See Deeper Decline After Shapella Upgrade: QCP Capital
12.4.2023
Ether has underperformed bitcoin in the lead up to the Shapella upgrade, resulting in a 13.7% year-to-date decline in the ETH/BTC ratio
Crypto Analysts Split on Ether Market Trends After Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade
12.4.2023
Their thinking is contrary to other market observers, who believe a mass-sell-off following the “hard fork” will send prices downward
Glassnode Estimates $300M Ether May be Sold After Shanghai Upgrade
12.4.2023
Two major Ethereum network upgrades that are expected to occur simultaneously on April 12 will allow investors to withdraw their ether staked on the Ethereum blockchain
As Bitcoin Open Interest Surges to Highest Level Since FTX Crash Trading Firm Sees Bullish Signs
12.4.2023
Bitcoin open interest across crypto derivative exchanges has surged to $10 billion, a five-month high after leveraged subsided in the wake of FTX's collapse in November
Here is What Analysts Are Saying About the Ethereum Blockchain’s Shanghai Upgrade
12.4.2023
Analysts differ on the amount of ether (ETH) selling pressure that could result from the Ethereum blockchain’s Shanghai upgrade, scheduled for later today. The Shanghai upgrade (aka Shapella), will enable validators to withdraw staked ether and rewards that have been locked up
China's 'Credit Impulse' Is Picking Up. Here's Why It Matters to Bitcoin
12.4.2023
Previous instances of renewed upticks in China's credit impulse portended major bullish trends in bitcoin
EU-Funded Report Calls for Crypto ID Checks, Police Training to Combat Darknet Markets
12.4.2023
Law enforcement can learn how to track illicit activity, but outright crypto bans aren’t effective, a report commissioned by the EU's monitoring body for drugs concluded
FTX Will Receive All of Ren Protocol's Pegged Assets, Including Bitcoin and Dogecoin
12.4.2023
FTX’s sister company Alameda Research had previously acquired Ren to provide long-term funding before shutting down
Bitcoin Slips Under $30K, Ether Staking Tokens Take a Beating Ahead of Shapella Upgrade
12.4.2023
Traders are likely taking profits ahead of Wednesday’s CPI report and Ethereum’s Shapella upgrade
Tron’s TRX Down 6% as Binance.US Delists Token
12.4.2023
Binance.US says a variety of factors can lead to de-listing, including regulatory standing in the United States and unethical behavior
First Mover Asia: Does Bitcoin at $30K Really Matter?
12.4.2023
ALSO: Crypto exchange Bitget's $100 million fund targeting Web3 comes as Hong Kong eases crypto regulations and a number of East Asian countries have been promoting crypto
Bitcoin Holds Firm Above $30K, Ether Hovers Near $1.9K Ahead of CPI, Shapella Upgrade
12.4.2023
Investors will be eyeing Wednesday’s U.S. Consumer Price Index for the latest reading on inflation and the Shanghai “hard fork.”
Bitcoin continues to shine with 98% of inflows into crypto investment products
11.4.2023
According to CoinShares, Bitcoin received $56 million of inflows last week, which accounted for 98% of all investments into digital asset investment products
Bitcoin holds $30K, but some pro traders are skeptical about BTC price continuation
11.4.2023
BTC traders are cautiously optimistic due to Bitcoin traditional assets, but there are still some macro headwinds to be aware of
Riot Platforms and Marathon Digital Lead Crypto Stock Gains as Bitcoin Settles in Above $30K
11.4.2023
Bitcoin on Monday evening pushed through $30,000 for the first time since June 2022
Biggest Movers: SOL 15% Higher, as LTC Hits 5-Week High
11.4.2023
Solana was up by as much as 15% on Tuesday, as momentum in cryptocurrency markets shifted higher. The global crypto market cap is up by 4.42% at the time of writing. Litecoin was another notable mover, as the token rose to a five-week high. Solana (SOL) Solana (SOL) rose by as much as 15%...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Hits $30,000 on Tuesday, as ETH Nears $2,000
11.4.2023
Bitcoin moved above $30,000 on April 11, as bullish sentiment returned to cryptocurrency markets. Markets surged after data in China showed that consumer prices had hit an 18-month low. Ethereum was also higher on the news, moving closer to $2,000. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) raced above $30,000 for...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Soars Past $30K
11.4.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 11, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets