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CoinDesk’s Galen Moore discusses the “frothy” state of the crypto markets and a possible correction ahead as the SHIB rally signals excess speculation. Plus, reactions to Capriole Investments CEO Charles Edwards’ assessment on bitcoin’s metrics and Robinhood shares falling as crypto trading revenue declines.

Oct 27, 2021

Canada launched ETFs linked to bitcoin futures and the spot price of bitcoin earlier this year. What can it inform the U.S. about its foray into bitcoin-linked ETFs? CoinDesk’s Galen Moore discusses the state of bitcoin ETFs in Canada, the implications for the demand for bitcoin long-term, and the potential impact on price movement.

Oct 20, 2021

According to the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF), the U.S. has become the world’s leader in bitcoin mining following China’s renewed crypto industry crackdown, accounting for 35.4% of the global hashrate as of the end of August, more than doubling from 16.8% at the end of April.

Oct 13, 2021

Bitcoin’s price has skyrocketed to a 5-month high of over $54,000 as bullish sentiment returns, with the cryptocurrency already up 25% this month. CoinDesk’s Galen Moore discusses insights into the possible factors driving what he calls the “spot-market driven rally” and its potential connection to tether, China, crypto regulation, and ETFs.

Oct 6, 2021

Since May, bitcoin is headed to its worst month as China’s crypto ban could be driving markets lower, but how low will it go? CoinDesk’s Galen Moore discusses the potential impact of global macroeconomic events on bitcoin, saying the effect of China’s regulatory action has been “somewhat muted.”

Sep 30, 2021

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler reiterated his support Wednesday for a narrow class of bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that would invest in futures contracts instead of the crypto itself. CoinDesk's Galen Moore discusses the outlook for the U.S. ETF landscape, suggesting the likelihood of a spot ETF getting approved compared to a bitcoin futures ETF. Plus, his views on El Salvador using volcanic energy for bitcoin mining.

Sep 29, 2021

Reacting to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's latest statement on rate hikes and tapering timelines, CoinDesk's Galen Moore discusses the possible impact on the crypto markets, digging into the correlation between bitcoin and risk-on investments. Plus, his take on China's Evergrande debt crisis and highlights from the Mainnet 2021 conference in New York.

Sep 22, 2021

The crypto futures market saw the highest number of liquidations in history Sunday as the sudden bitcoin price pullback caught overleveraged traders off guard. CoinDesk’s Galen Moore discusses the potential factors that caused market-wide liquidations and the outlook for bitcoin.

Sep 8, 2021

CoinDesk’s Galen Moore discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook in response to a chart illustrating altcoins outperforming bitcoin in August. “When you see a chart like this with Cardano and XRP in the top three, that is certainly an indicator of retail froth,” Moore said. Plus, his take on growing institutional interest in crypto.

Sep 1, 2021

Bitcoin gained Friday, and the U.S. dollar dropped in foreign exchange markets following Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s dovish key speech at the U.S. central bank’s annual Jackson Hole conference. CoinDesk’s Galen Moore, Brad Keoun, and Christie Harkin discuss the implications for the crypto markets. Plus, the latest on bitcoin’s hashrate.

Aug 27, 2021