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Bitcoin 2024 Halving Explained by Revolut's Karl Devin

As the world of cryptocurrency gears up for Bitcoin’s much-anticipated halving event in April 2024, investors and enthusiasts alike are speculating about its potential impact on the market. Karl Devin, a key figure in the Strategy & Operations (Crypto) team, sheds light on the significance of this event and what it could mean for the future of Bitcoin. Of course the Bitcoin Halvening is on 4/20 — Cameron Winklevoss (@cameron) March 17, 2024 Bitcoin’s programmed scarcity mechanism, known as halving, is a cornerstone of its design and a key factor in its potential value proposition. Halving events, which occur roughly…

BitcoinApr 5

Coinbase Offers Unique Exposure to the Long-Term Growth of Crypto: KBW

The broker raised its price target for Coinbase to $230 from $160. The broker believes the crypto exchange offers unique exposure to the long-term growth of the crypto economy. Coinbase’s trading activity continues to surge, with daily volume for March averaging $5.1 billion, the report said. Coinbase (COIN) offers investors unique exposure to the long-term growth of the crypto economy, KBW said in a research report on Tuesday. KBW raised its Coinbase price target to $230 from $160 while maintaining its market perform rating. The crypto exchange’s stock closed at $245.84 on Tuesday, having risen over 40% year-to-date. “We see…

MarketsApr 5

Pixels, Parallel, ApeCoin, and Other Gaming Projects Set to Unlock $250 Million in Tokens

Sizable chunks of tokens tied to crypto games or gaming platforms could come onto the market in the coming weeks. Nearly $250 million worth of gaming tokens are set to be unlocked by the end of March, per data aggregated by Token Unlocks. Crypto projects often lock away sizable portions of their token supplies years in advance, which means that tokens intended for developers, investors, community funds, and other groups get unlocked in waves over time. Crypto traders and investors watch these unlock schedules closely, as a flood of additional tokens on the market often impact their price. ApeCoin (APE)—the…

AltcoinsApr 5

“Imminent” Supply Shock Could See Bitcoin at $500K by Q4 2025: Analyst

According to George of CryptosRUs crypto YouTube channel, a supply squeeze is imminent for Bitcoin soon. George noted that Bitcoin has slowed down over the past several days, but it does not mean market participants should give up on the pioneer cryptocurrency. He believes coming events will regenerate an active market for Bitcoin. In a recently uploaded video, George argued that the effect of upcoming macroeconomic events will favor Bitcoin. The CryptosRUs analyst highlighted the proposed interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve as a signal for an imminent Bitcoin supply squeeze. He further noted that other top economies…

BitcoinApr 5

Ethereum Price Uptrend To Restart? These Could Be Hurdles To Watch

Ethereum price extended its decline below the $3,320 support zone. ETH is now consolidating and might start a fresh increase if it clears $3,320. Ethereum remained in a bearish zone and traded below the $3,320 support zone. The price is trading below $3,400 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a major bearish trend line forming with resistance near $3,320 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could gain bullish momentum if it settles above the $3,320 resistance zone. Ethereum Price Faces Resistance Ethereum price remained in a bearish zone below on the hourly…

EthereumApr 5

Robinhood Initiated as Market Perform at KBW as Retail Trading Returns

KBW initiated coverage of Robinhood with a market perform rating and a $20 price target. Robinhood’s share price rose sharply as retail engagement accelerated. The big question is how long the recent acceleration in retail trading will last, the report said. The key question for trading platform Robinhood (HOOD) is how long the recent acceleration in retail trading will last, broker KBW said in a research report that initiated coverage of the stock with a market perform rating and a $20 price target. KBW notes that retail engagement materially ramped up in the first quarter, helping drive the share price…

MarketsApr 5

Investor Dan Tapiero Says Bitcoin Bull Market in Third Inning, Predicts 200% BTC Rally – Here’s the Timeline

Macro investor and fund manager Dan Tapiero believes the bull market cycle for Bitcoin (BTC) is still in its early stages. The CEO of investment firm 10T Holdings tells his 114,500 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin could soar 3x from its current value in the next year or two. “Conservative again on BTC price. A mere 3x over next 12-24 months. Bull market just in its third inning now.” Since there are nine innings in a baseball game, he suggests Bitcoin’s upward momentum will continue for a while. He also says there may be price volatility,…

BitcoinApr 5

Restaking Can Be a Game-Changer in Validator Incentives, But at What Cost?

Leading cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase has released a new report delving into the restaking trends in Ethereum. The report, authored by analysts David Han and David Duong, explores how restaking could reshape validator incentives, potentially unlocking new opportunities and introducing complex risks. Coinbase analysts explain why restaking has emerged as a major theme within the crypto industry. Ethereum’s switch to proof-of-stake (PoS) has created a vast pool of staked ETH, far outpacing the requirements for network security. However, the introduction of restaking, particularly through liquid restaking tokens (LRTs), brings to the forefront both opportunities and risks for validators and the broader…

EthereumApr 5

Franklin Templeton Recognizes Strong Link Between Meme Coins and Native Blockchains

Franklin Templeton’s recent study explores the close bond between meme coins and their respective blockchains, including Solana and Ethereum. According to recent research shared via social media, meme coins, despite their lack of inherent value, play a significant role in the network activity of native blockchains. The study pointed to Dogecoin (DOGE) and BONK as prime examples of how these digital assets can influence and reflect the health of their platforms. The Value Between Meme Coins and Their Native Networks pic.twitter.com/LYjQ5HvXHp — Franklin Templeton Digital Assets (@FTI_DA) March 13, 2024 Franklin Templeton on DOGE and Solana As detailed in Franklin…

AltcoinsApr 5

Cathie Wood Calls Bitcoin a ‘Financial Super Highway,’ Reiterates $1.5M Price Target

Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood called bitcoin (BTC) a “financial super highway,” emphasizing the important use cases for the cryptocurrency in emerging markets. Wood, whose Ark Invest recently became one of the issuers of a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), ARKB, said the asset manager is focused on emerging markets and the macro environment worldwide, which has been “shocked” by the U.S. Federal Reserve’s increase in interest rates, she said during a fireside chat at the Friday Bitcoin Investor Day conference in New York. “There are signals that not all is well in the world,” she said about countries like…

BitcoinApr 5