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Bitcoin Falls to Sub-$63K as Market Awaits Federal Reserve’s Next Move
On Tuesday, the value of bitcoin fell to a low of $62,355, experiencing a decline of over 7% against the U.S. dollar in the last 24 hours and a decrease of 12.4% in the past week. This downturn led to the liquidation of a substantial number of bitcoin long positions, with more than $180 million […]
Crypto Entities That Neglect AI and Machine Learning Investment Will Lag Behind, Warns Binance CTO
Rohit Wad, the chief technology officer (CTO) of Binance said his platform has increased its compliance budget in recent years to ensure it achieves the “highest regulatory compliance standard.” According to Wad, Binance has used a compliance budget, which rose 35% year over year to $213 million, to invest in transaction monitoring, market surveillance, and […]
Shiba Inu Ecosystem Blooms: BONE Jumps 44% With $3 Target In Sight
Bone ShibaSwap (BONE), a token within the Shiba Inu ecosystem, has showcased remarkable resilience amidst a predominantly bearish market. Despite the downward trend, BONE has emerged as a top performer, catching the attention of community analyst SHIB Knight, who predicts further gains and a potential price target of $3. Related Reading: XRP Price On The Crosshair As Trading Begins On US-Backed Exchange SHIB Knight, a respected analyst within the Shiba Inu community, has been closely monitoring BONE’s performance and recently shared an update on the token’s outlook. Despite a previous failed breakout attempt, SHIB Knight remains optimistic, highlighting a chart that suggests BONE is now better positioned for an anticipated bullish breakout. $BONE is having a nice pump rn. It will pump more! 🔥🚀 https://t.co/ao3YvsrJzS pic.twitter.com/P7HbIDVkmk — $SHIB KNIGHT (@army_shiba) March 18, 2024 At the time of writing, BONE has experienced an impressive surge, with its price skyrocketing from a low of $0.87 to a high of $1.09. This surge represents a significant 44% gain in the monthly timeframe, accompanied by a substantial 60% increase in trading volume compared to the previous day. BONE rallies in the monthly timeframe. Source: Coingecko. A Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 65 indicates that the Shiba Inu BONE Token is in a bullish trend and is seeing increased trading volumes after a spectacular 30-day rally. BONE is currently trading at $0.84. While BONE’s current price hovers around $1.09, SHIB Knight has set a target price of $3, anticipating a potential 150% rally for the token. It is worth noting that the memecoin is currently down almost 98% from its all-time high in 2021, which implies ample room for growth. SHIB market cap currently at $14 billion. Chart: TradingView.com The limited exposure of BONE among major centralized crypto trading platforms may have contributed to its slower price gains compared to the ecosystem’s leading token, SHIB. Currently, BONE is listed on platforms such as OKX and Gate.io, while notable exchanges like Binance, Coinbase, KuCoin, and Bybit have yet to support its trading. I expected $BONE to breakout of the channel, but it failed last time. Breakout will happen sooner or later. Target is around $3 pic.twitter.com/YJRRyST8kE — $SHIB KNIGHT (@army_shiba) March 17, 2024 To address this limitation, leaders of the Shiba Inu community have rallied their members to campaign for BONE’s listing on Binance, one of the largest crypto exchanges. They firmly believe that inclusion on such a prominent platform would provide the necessary catalyst for explosive price rallies, potentially propelling BONE to unprecedented levels. Related Reading: Forget Dogecoin, Shiba Inu Set To Become The Top Dog: Expert Predicts $100 Billion Market Cap As demand for the Shiba Inu BONE Token rises and community members work strategically to achieve its listing and increase its market visibility, this positive momentum has raised investor intrigue about the token’s ability to cross the $3 threshold before the end of March. Despite the inherent risks, the recent price surge of BONE and the optimistic outlook from SHIB Knight have generated excitement within the Shiba Inu community. Traders and enthusiasts will be closely monitoring BONE’s performance in the coming days, eagerly awaiting signs of a breakout and the potential for significant gains. Featured image from Tara Winstead/Pexels, chart from TradingView
Hong Kong Launches Second Phase of Its CBDC Pilot Program
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced the launch of the second phase of the pilot of its CBDC, the digital Hong Kong dollar (e-HKD). This new phase will focus on furthering the research on already examined use cases for the currency, including programmability and tokenization, and adding new, not previously explored use cases. Hong Kong […]
Japan’s $1.5 Trillion Pension Fund To Assess Bitcoin For Diversification
The Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) of Japan, the world’s largest pension fund with assets totaling $1.5 trillion, has officially announced its initiative to explore diversification opportunities that include Bitcoin, alongside traditional investments such as gold and more unconventional assets like forests and farmland. This exploration marks a monumental potential pivot in the investment strategy of a fund traditionally associated with more conservative asset classes. Japan GPIF Seeks Information On Bitcoin According to a Bloomberg report dated March 19, 2024, GPIF is in the initial phase of this exploration, focusing on an information request stage rather than signaling an imminent expansion of its investment portfolio. The fund currently diversifies its holdings across a vast array of assets, including domestic and international stocks and bonds, infrastructure, and real estate. With assets under management valued at approximately 225 trillion yen as of the end of December 2023, the GPIF’s interest in Bitcoin and other illiquid assets underscores a notable shift towards broadening its investment aperture. Related Reading: Profit-Taking Panic, Short-Term Bitcoin Holders Sell Off – What’s Next For BTC? The GPIF stated, “In addition to basic knowledge about the assets targeted for information provision, we are also seeking information on how overseas pension funds incorporate them into their portfolios and actual investment cases.” This reflects a methodical approach to understanding the potential benefits and risks associated with diversifying into less traditional and more volatile asset classes like Bitcoin. Recent years have seen the GPIF actively seeking to enhance the sophistication and diversity of its portfolio. “Since the fall of 2022, a total of 56 active funds have been selected in North American, developed country, and Japanese stocks,” the GPIF noted, highlighting its ongoing efforts to refine its investment strategies. The inclusion of Bitcoin and other non-traditional assets would represent a further step in these diversification efforts. However, the GPIF has cautiously noted, “This announcement is a request for information and does not indicate that the company will expand its investment targets in the future.” This statement clarifies that any decision to incorporate Bitcoin or other proposed assets into its investment strategy will depend on the outcomes of its current research phase. Related Reading: Standard Chartered Predicts Bitcoin At $150,000, ETH At $8,000 By Year-End This move by the GPIF comes amid broader regulatory changes in Japan regarding Bitcoin and crypto investments. Just one month prior to this announcement, Japan’s administration, led by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, moved to enable investment funds to hold Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies directly. “The bill states that ‘measures will be taken to add crypto assets to the list of assets that can be acquired and held by investment limited partnerships,’” according to a statement from the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry. The GPIF’s exploration of Bitcoin and alternative assets not only underscores the growing institutional interest in Bitcoin, but is also in line with Japan’s regulatory advances aimed at integrating digital assets into the country’s economic framework. The potential inclusion of Bitcoin in the world’s largest pension fund would be huge news and could have implications for other countries and their investment strategies. At press time, BTC traded at $64,589. Featured image created with DALL·E, chart from TradingView.com
Grayscale Investments Submits Revised Application for Spot Ethereum ETF
Grayscale Investments’ Chief Legal Officer announced that the firm has submitted a revised Form 19b-4 for spot Ether exchange-traded funds. The officer, Craig Salm, stated that investors are seeking access to ethereum via a spot Ethereum ETF. Listing on the NYSE Grayscale Investments, a digital asset management firm, recently submitted an amended Form 19b-4 filing […]
Flash Crash on Bitmex Sends Bitcoin Tumbling to $8,900
Bitcoin’s price on Bitmex plummeted to $8,900 in a flash crash late Monday, diverging significantly from the global average price of around $67,400, due to large sell orders on the XBT/USDT pair. Bitmex is investigating the incident, which involved over 850 BTC being sold, causing the dramatic price drop while other exchanges showed prices well […]
Standard Chartered Raises Bitcoin Target: BTC Could Hit $150K This Year, $250K Next Year
Standard Chartered has raised its bitcoin forecast, predicting that the cryptocurrency’s price could reach $250,000 next year and $150,000 this year. The bank also adjusted its ether forecast as it anticipates the approval of a spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in May. Standard Chartered’s Revised Bitcoin Price […]
Coinme Adds 9,700+ Coinstar Bitcoin ATM Locations to Bitcoin.com as New Featured Partner
PRESS RELEASE. Coinme, a leading cryptocurrency cash exchange in the U.S., announced today the addition of over 9,700 physical Bitcoin ATM locations to the Bitcoin.com site and map finder. Coinme powers thousands of Coinstar Bitcoin ATMs across the country, where customers can turn cash into crypto in mere minutes. “We’re excited to now be discoverable […]
XRP Price Prediction: Can Bulls Defend This Key Support?
XRP price started a downside correction from the $0.7450 resistance. The bulls are now struggling to keep the price above the $0.5850 support zone. XRP started a fresh decline after it failed to clear the $0.7450 resistance. The price is now trading below $0.650 and the 100 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.640 on the 4-hour chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh rally if there is a close above the $0.6650 resistance zone. XRP Price Trims Gains After a steady increase, XRP price struggled to extend gains above the $0.750 resistance. The price started a downside correction from the $0.7442 high, like Ethereum and Bitcoin. There was a steady decline below the $0.700 and $0.665 support levels. The price even declined below the $0.600 support. A low was formed near $0.5874 and the price is now consolidating losses. There was a minor increase above the $0.620 level. The price spiked above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.7442 swing high to the $0.5874 low. However, the bears were active near $0.650. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.640 on the 4-hour chart of the XRP/USD pair. Ripple’s token price is now trading below $0.620 and the 100 simple moving average (4 hours). On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $0.640 zone. The first key resistance is near $0.6650 or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.7442 swing high to the $0.5874 low, above which the price could rise toward the $0.70 resistance. Source: XRPUSD on TradingView.com A close above the $0.70 resistance zone could spark a strong increase. The next key resistance is near $0.7450. If the bulls remain in action above the $0.7450 resistance level, there could be a rally toward the $0.800 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $0.820 resistance. More Losses? If XRP fails to clear the $0.6650 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $0.5980 zone. The next major support is at $0.5850. If there is a downside break and a close below the $0.5850 level, the price might accelerate lower. In the stated case, the price could retest the $0.520 support zone. Technical Indicators 4-Hours MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. 4-Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $0.5980, $0.5850, and $0.5200. Major Resistance Levels – $0.640, $0.6650, and $0.700.
Real-World Assets Platform Gluwa Considers Developing Liberia’s CBDC
The real-world assets platform, Gluwa, is exploring the potential to assist in the development and launch of Liberia’s central bank digital currency. To increase the likelihood of the digital currency’s success, Gluwa is also considering the launch of a satellite-based internet service. Making the Digital Currency Compatible with Liberia’s Mobile Money System Gluwa, a real-world […]
Ethereum Price Extends Losses, Can Bears Send ETH To $3,200?
Ethereum price extended its decline below $3,500. ETH is showing a few bearish signs and there could be a drop toward the $3,200 support zone. Ethereum started a downside correction below the $3,550 zone. The price is trading below $3,550 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a major bearish trend line forming with resistance at $3,520 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could resume its decline if it stays below the $3,520 and $3,550 resistance levels. Ethereum Price Breaks Support Ethereum price started a downside correction below the $3,720 and $3,650 levels, like Bitcoin. ETH declined below the $3,550 support level to move further in a short-term bearish zone. Finally, the price traded below the $3,420 support. A low was formed at $3,365 and the price is now consolidating losses. It is showing a few bearish signs below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,675 swing high to the $3,365 low. Ethereum price is now trading below $3,550 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $3,440 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,520 level. There is also a major bearish trend line forming with resistance at $3,520 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The trend line is close to the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $3,675 swing high to the $3,365 low. The next major resistance is near $3,600, above which the price might gain bullish momentum. Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com In the stated case, Ether could rally toward the $3,650 level. If there is a move above the $3,650 resistance, Ethereum could even rise toward the $3,825 resistance. Any more gains might call for a test of $4,000. More Downsides In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,520 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,365 level. The first major support is near the $3,320 zone. The next key support could be the $3,250 zone. A clear move below the $3,250 support might send the price toward $3,200. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,150 level. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Level – $3,365 Major Resistance Level – $3,520
PlanB’s Bitcoin Forecast: A Journey To $5 Million Per BTC In The Next Decade
PlanB, a popular name within the Bitcoin community, thanks to his Stock-to-Flow (S2F) model, has shared the latest discourse on X, igniting a flurry of excitement and speculation. This discourse particularly highlights BTC’s potential journey through successive halving cycles. PlanB’s analysis, deeply rooted in the S2F model, presents a narrative for Bitcoin’s future. This model scrutinizes the correlation between an asset’s existing reserves (stock) and annual production (flow) and lays the groundwork for PlanB’s bold predictions. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Hits Support But Fresh Rally Faces Many Hurdles Navigating Through Predictions: A Community Aweigh According to the model, the forthcoming halving cycle spanning 2020-2024 is expected to solidify Bitcoin’s price at around $50,000. But the real spectacle unfolds in the ensuing cycles, with projections setting the stage for Bitcoin to ascend to $500,000 in the 2024-2028 cycle, eventually reaching a monumental $5 million in the 2028-2032 cycle. Stock-to-Flow 2020-2024 halving cycle: ~$50k Stock-to-Flow 2024-2028 halving cycle: ~$500k Stock-to-Flow 2028-2032 halving cycle: ~$5m Yes, S2F = exponential growth, and it will continue IMO. pic.twitter.com/rH1KmIyKSl — PlanB (@100trillionUSD) March 18, 2024 The predictions made by PlanB have sparked interest and debate among the crypto community. Many are curious to see if Bitcoin will experience the forecasted substantial growth. An X user responded to PlanB’s post, expressing hopefulness yet advising caution due to the limited number of data points that can’t definitively predict precise future prices, like an average of $500k from 2024 to 2028. PlanB acknowledged this caution, pointing out that his predictions are based on three past halving events and the significant pre-halving period, suggesting that while the Stock-to-Flow model can guide the general trend, its accuracy comes with a considerable margin of error. For instance, while the 2020-2024 period was projected to see an average of $55k, the actual figure was around $33k. Very true. Only 3 halvings (2012, 2016 and 2020) plus the crucial pre-halving period (where BTC S2F grew from below 1 to ~4). And S2F is only for general direction, of course, and with wide error margin (for example: prediction 2020-2024 was 55k but in reality ~33k). — PlanB (@100trillionUSD) March 18, 2024 Additionally, another user in the conversation, known as Phoenix of Crypto, remarked that while PlanB’s projection might seem “overly optimistic,” the true outcome remains to be seen, emphasizing the need for patience. This user highlighted the uncertainty surrounding Bitcoin’s future, especially considering the potential impacts of ETFs and widespread adoption, signaling an open-minded but watchful approach to market developments. Bitcoin Latest Price Action Bitcoin is undergoing a notable decline, having decreased by 7.5% over the last week. This downward trajectory has extended into the last 24 hours, with the cryptocurrency dropping an additional 1.5%. Despite these setbacks, Bitcoin’s trading price remains at $67,167 at the time of writing. Skew, a renowned trader, has provided technical analysis indicating a critical support range for Bitcoin investors between $60,000 and $67,000. Related Reading: Bitcoin Threatens To Retreat To $60,000 As Bulls Seek Solid Ground This range is seen as a possible pivot point for the market’s direction, concurrently noting the substantial selling activity on leading platforms such as Coinbase and Binance. $BTC Spot Market Data Thread, in partnership @_WOO_X $BTC Binance Spot Weekend spot buyer here Spot Supply ($72K – $74K) Spot Demand ($60K) Interestingly last bounce which was sold into also resulted in a stack of limit bids being quoted lower. ~ Keep an eye on those bids… pic.twitter.com/3PKHyddNlv — Skew Δ (@52kskew) March 17, 2024 Featured image from Unsplash, Chart from TradingView
Bitcoin Price At Risk of More Downsides Before Fresh Increase To $70K
Bitcoin price struggled to recover above the $68,800 resistance. BTC is now moving lower and there is a risk of more downsides below the $65,000 support. Bitcoin price is struggling to start a fresh increase above the $68,000 zone. The price is trading below $68,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $67,800 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could gain bullish momentum if it clears the $68,000 resistance zone in the near term. Bitcoin Price Faces Resistance Bitcoin price attempted a fresh increase above the $65,500 zone. BTC climbed above the $67,200 and $68,000 levels. However, the bears were active near the $69,000 zone. A high was formed at $68,898 and the price is now moving lower. There was a move below the $67,500 support zone. The price declined below the 50% Fib retracement level of the recovery wave from the $64,555 swing low to the $68,898 high. Bitcoin is now trading below $68,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. It is testing the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the recovery wave from the $64,555 swing low to the $68,898 high. There is also a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $67,800 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. Immediate resistance is near the $66,750 level. The next key resistance could be $67,800 or the trend line, above which the price could rise toward the $68,800 resistance zone. Source: BTCUSD on TradingView.com If there is a clear move above the $68,800 resistance zone, the price could even attempt a move above the $70,000 resistance zone. Any more gains might send the price toward the $71,200 level. More Losses In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $67,800 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support on the downside is near the $65,550 level. The first major support is $65,000. The main support sits at $64,500. If there is a close below $64,500, the price could start a drop toward the $63,500 level. Any more losses might send the price toward the $62,000 support zone. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $65,500, followed by $65,000. Major Resistance Levels – $67,800, $68,800, and $70,000.
Binance CEO Now Expects Bitcoin Price to Top Earlier Estimate of $80K This Year
Binance CEO Richard Teng now expects the price of bitcoin to surpass his earlier estimate of $80,000 this year. The executive anticipates continued significant inflows into U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as endowments and family offices increase bitcoin exposure in their investment portfolios. Binance CEO Teng’s Bitcoin Price Prediction Binance CEO Richard Teng shared […]