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$500M Liquidated: Bitcoin Slides to Crucial Level Following Overnight Volatility

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Bitcoin bore witness to some intense overnight volatility that came about after it hit highs of $12,000 From this point, the cryptocurrency decline to lows of $11,000 before finding some strong support Despite buyers protecting this level, its inability to post any type of strong bounce here does seem to be a negative sign for the cryptocurrency The sharp cliff formed as a result of the overnight selloff also led to massive liquidations amongst buyers Despite the blow this struck to BTC’s market structure, some analysts remain bullish, noting that

What Are Analysts Saying After Ethereum Crashed 26% in Under Ten Minutes?

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After a nearly unstoppable rally, Bitcoin and Ethereum faced an extreme correction just an hour ago. After moving above $12,000 for the first time in a year, BTC slipped by about $1,500 in five minutes while Ethereum crashed upwards of 26%, per some reports. Chart of ETH's recent price action from TradingView.com This extreme move — which was arguably one of the fastest drops in the history of this market — sent ripples throughout the market. According to one trader, $1 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum futures positions were

Ethereum is Gearing Up for a Move Past $400; Here’s What Will Drive It Higher

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Ethereum has seen some intense strength throughout the past couple of weeks, and the strong uptrend it is currently caught within isn’t showing any clear signs of coming to an end anytime soon. As it pushes up against its high time frame resistance, analysts are widely noting that it could be well-positioned to see further upside in the near-term due to its strong market structure. One analyst in particular is noting that the cryptocurrency is now poised to reach $400 due to its break above multiple key resistance levels. As

Ethereum Rockets to $380 to Post 10% One-Day Surge: What’s Next For ETH?

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What a past few weeks it’s been for Ethereum. The second-largest cryptocurrency is up approximately 50% in the past 10 days alone, with bulls finally flooding to purchase ETH after a strong macro bear market. The asset trades at $382 as of this article’s writing, going effectively parabolic on a macro scale. In the past 24 hours alone, Ethereum has gained 10% against the U.S. dollar, outperforming Bitcoin, which is up by only 4%. Chart of ETH's price action over the past two weeks from TradingView.com A $2.5 Million Liquidation

Why Bitcoin’s 3-Day Candle Close Could Lead to a “Parabolic Advance”

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Bitcoin is currently expressing intense signs of strength as its price pushes up towards the $12,000 region. Although it has yet to breach this key level successfully, its strong overnight upswing does seem to indicate that a move higher is imminent in the near-term. This strength is likely rooted in the bullish monthly close that the benchmark cryptocurrency was able to post yesterday. This was the first time in three years that Bitcoin was able to close its monthly candle above $10,700. Many analysts are now noting that this may

International Group of Finance Leaders Says Ripple’s XRP Remittance Network Leapfrogs Traditional Banking System

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ADVERTISEMENT An independent body of global finance leaders says Ripple’s XRP-powered cross-border payment platform “leapfrogs” the efficiency of traditional remittance methods. The Group of 30 published the report, calling on central banks and financial authorities around the world to be proactive in terms of regulating digital assets. G30 experts discuss the theoretical possibility of a “systemic hegemonic currency,” which some academics have posited could possibly reduce “spillover shocks” that come with the US dollar acting as a reserve currency. The systemic currency could come in the form of a stablecoin

Dogecoin (DOGE) is now being used by crypto hackers after TikTok boom

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Dogecoin’s usecases have seemingly evolved over time. The meme coin was initially created as a joke in 2014, turned into one of the hottest cryptocurrencies in 2015, became Elon Musk’s favorite in 2018, and was part of a TikTok challenge in 2020.But things have taken a darker turn for the currency; hackers are now utilizing the token to control crypto mining botnets, security firm Intezer Labs said in a report this week.Such DOGE, much hackIntezer Labs, a New York-based malware analysis and detection firm, found out hackers using the infamous

Bitcoin and Ethereum Whales Move $231,000,000 in Crypto As Ripple Shifts 37,000,000 XRP From Genesis Wallet

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ADVERTISEMENT Crypto whales are surfacing in big numbers, moving hundreds of millions of dollars in Bitcoin and Ethereum while BTC hovers around the $11,400 mark. In the last 24 hours, the crypto whale watching bot Whale Alert tracked 11 large transactions to the tune of 15,006 BTC, worth about $231.63 million at time of writing. Three transfers sent 4,600 BTC worth $51.65 million from crypto exchanges to wallets of unknown origins, suggesting that the owners may be accumulating the top cryptocurrency. Two transfers moved 2,300 BTC worth $25.7 million from

Bitcoin Just Broke Past $11,500—and That’s Huge For Bulls

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Bitcoin is ripping higher once again. In the past few hours, the leading cryptocurrency has begun to test the year-to-date highs at $11,500. And just minutes ago, BTC reached a local high of $11,700 after an influx of buying pressure. It is unclear if this rally is sustainable yet: Bitcoin has yet to close above $11,500 on any longer-term time frames like the 4-hour, 12-hour, or one-day charts. Chart of BTC's price action over the past 10 days from TradingView.com Analysts say that Bitcoin breaking past $11,500 increases the potential

Crypto Tidbits: Bitcoin Explodes Past $11k, Ethereum 2.0 Nears, Cardano’s Shelley Launches

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Another week, another round of Crypto Tidbits. It’s been an explosive week for the Bitcoin and crypto market, to say the very least. Bitcoin surged from under $10,000 to as high as $11,500 this week. Over the past seven days, the asset has gained approximately 20% — the best weekly performance in many months. Chart of BTC's price action over the past two weeks from TradingView.com Bitcoin’s recent price action comes as a breath of fresh air for crypto traders, which had to deal with BTC flatlining in the $9,000s for

Coinhouse Become Officially Registered With French Financial Markets Authority

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Coinhouse, a platform for buying and trading cryptocurrencies, is now the first company related to cryptocurrencies that has been registered with France’s Financial Markets Authority (AMF).According to a report from CoinDesk, this means the platform could gain access to banking services in the country.Speaking on the matter is Julien Moretto, a spokesman at Coinhouse, who said to the publication:“It’s a recognition from the AMF that you’re a serious actor and do some strict [know-your-customer] policy.”The main thing Coinhouse had to do was ensure it could freeze assets in case of

New Zealand Financial Regulator Warns Public About ‘Profit Bitcoin’ Scam

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Amid the apparent global surge of cryptocurrency-related scams, New Zealand’s financial regulator has warned the public against another suspected Bitcoin (BTC) investment scam scheme.In an April 6 statement, the country’s major financial watchdog, the Financial Markets Authority (FMA), issued an official warning against “Profit Bitcoin” — an alleged get-rich-quick scam that promises returns by using software that “wins” Bitcoin trades with “99.4% accuracy.”Scam purportedly involved false claims from the New Zealand’s governmentThe FMA noted that the entity and its website, theprofitbtc.com, have the “hallmarks of a scam,” emphasizing that Profit