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As Bitcoin surged past the $64,000 level early Monday, marking a 10% increase over the past week, analysts have pointed to an array of catalysts fuelling the momentum. They range from last week’s Fed interest rate cuts and increased demand for Bitcoin ETFs to bipartisan political support. Even if the reasons differ, analysts seem to agree they’ll drive a rally and set the stage for even higher prices in the months ahead. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $63,520, up 1.2% in early European trading hours and about 10% over the past one week. Ethereum (ETH) is trading up 2.4% at…
The upcoming data is essential in understanding the inflationary pressure in the economy. On October 10, traders will be eagerly watching the publication of the US CPI statistics. The cryptocurrency market is holding its breath until later this week when the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data is revealed. After the dismal US job statistics dampened market confidence, investors would be watching the data attentively since it is essential to understanding the inflationary pressure in the economy. The US Federal Reserve may not drop interest rates by 50 basis points (bps) at their next meeting, as expected, because of stronger-than-expected…
According to recent on-chain data, whale activity has been declining for Shiba Inu. Whales have transacted $26.6 trillion worth of SHIB tokens in the last day, indicating a gradual decline in the market power of these significant holders. IntoTheBlock data shows a sharp decline in the number of large transactions, with just 129 transactions recorded as a seven-day low. When compared to the seven-day peak of 383, large transactions that occurred on Oct. 1, this decline is noteworthy. A discernible decline in whale activity was evident in the volume of SHIB’s large transactions, which fell from 8.27 trillion on Oct.…
The crypto market Fear and Greed Index now sits at a neutral value of 51, signaling that the market could swing either way in the near future. Investors may need to prepare for increased volatility, which could be either bearish or bullish. This Index, a key tool developed by Alternative.me, helps analysts gauge overall market sentiment. When the sentiment turns neutral, the chances of an uptrend or a downtrend are roughly equal, suggesting that buying and selling pressures are balanced. The Index ranges from 0 to 100, with 0 representing extreme fear and 100 indicating extreme greed in the digital…
An unknown on-chain anomaly has hit Shibarium, a layer-2 blockchain rollup designed for the ecosystem around the popular meme-inspired Shiba Inu (SHIB) cryptocurrency. According to data from Shibariumscan, the average price of gas on Shibarium skyrocketed over 2,777% in the last 24 hours. The metric, which tracks the average price (gwei) per unit of gas spent on a transaction on the Shibarium network, shows that this number has skyrocketed to 275.5 gwei, even though it was only worth 9.94 gwei the day before. The spike in transaction numbers may be related to an increase in network activity. However, this is…
In a recent interview, Former U.S. First Lady Melania Trump has revealed her ambitious plans to expand her Web3 venture aimed to support needy children. This initiative, which combines technology and philanthropy, seeks to harness the potential of blockchain and decentralized platforms to improve the lives of children in the foster care system. The former first lady elaborated that if she were to return to the White House, she would not only expand her platform but also hire more staff to enhance its capabilities. She noted that she has embarked on several projects since she left the statehouse over three…
Sudeng, a recently launched meme coin on the Sui Blockchain, rose by over 30% as cryptocurrencies recovered. Sudeng (HIPPO) rose to a record high of $0.0143 on Oct. 3, a 180% increase from its lowest level this week. This rally happened as demand for Sui (SUI) meme coins jumped, with their total market cap rising to $234 million. Blub, the second-biggest meme coin in the ecosystem after Sudeng, rose by 10% in the last seven days. Fud the Pug (FUD) and aaa Cat jumped by over 107% and 665% in the same period. Sudeng’s rally happened as the Sui Blockchain…
The crypto gaming space is busier than ever lately, what with prominent games starting to release, token airdrops piling up, and a seemingly constant array of other things happening at all times. It’s a lot to take in! Luckily, Decrypt’s GG is all over it. And if you need a quick way to get caught up on the latest moves around crypto video games, we’re happy to present This Week in Crypto Games. Our weekend roundup serves up the biggest news from the past week, along with a few other tidbits you might have missed. We also showcase a few…
In a significant revelation, historical trends suggest that Bitcoin might be on the verge of another major rally, reminiscent of its past Q4 surges. In a tweet, Ali Martinez, a crypto analyst, pointed out that Bitcoin gained 61% in Q4 of 2016 and 171% in 2020. #Bitcoin gained +61% in Q4 of 2016 and +171% in 2020. Interestingly, 2024’s price action so far mirrors both years—could history be repeating itself? pic.twitter.com/M6KxT0unE0 — Ali (@ali_charts) September 23, 2024 Ali pointed out that 2024’s price trajectory appears to mirror the patterns from both years, asking if history could be repeating itself. If…
The ongoing debate surrounding privacy within cryptocurrency networks is intensifying. Recent developments emphasize the challenges of maintaining privacy and the impact on the fungibility of digital currencies. “Because of the history attached to every Bitcoin that is spent, each Bitcoin is not equal to another Bitcoin,” says Charlie Lee, founder of Litecoin. Explore the complexities of cryptocurrency privacy as industry leaders shed light on the implications of transparency and fungibility on digital assets. Exploring the Impact of Transaction Histories on Cryptocurrency Fungibility During the recent Proof of Work Summit in Frankfurt, Germany, industry pioneer Charlie Lee discussed the intricacies of…