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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Futures Premium Rises Again Despite Bitcoin’s Relatively Flat Performance

Bitcoin traders are increasing their bullish bets in futures markets – and taking more risk.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Steady Near $59K; Gains in Altcoins Push Crypto Market Cap to $2T

As altcoins rise, bitcoin’s market dominance is down to around 57% from near 73% at the beginning of the year.

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XRP Hits Two-Month Price High in Wake of Ether Rally

XRP has completely recouped its losses resulting from the SEC's lawsuit against Ripple Labs late last year.

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Ether Price Jumps to All-Time High Near $2,100

Ether is rallying in the wake of Visa's decision to facilitate crypto-based settlements via the Ethereum blockchain.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stuck Below $60K; Cardano’s Sixfold 1Q Gains Led CoinDesk 20

$60K is a key psychological level that has also proven a formidable stopping point during this year’s powerful rally.

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Market Wrap: Traders Ratchet Up Derivatives Bets as Bitcoin Mounts Rally

Bitcoin's funding rates are rising, a sign traders are willing to take more risk in betting on a fresh rally.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin, Ether Gain After Visa Deal as Stocks Struggle With Archegos Margin Call

The quick recovery to near $58,000 demonstrates stronger confidence from investors in the oldest and largest cryptocurrency.

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Ether-Bitcoin Implied Volatility Spread Points to a Macro-Driven Market

Historically, the implied volatility spread has proven a reliable indicator of upcoming shifts in market leadership.

One-month ether-bitcoin implied volatility spread could show the two cryptocurrencies might start trading more closely in tandem.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Steady Near $54K; RSI Indicator Warns of Limited Uptrend

After two days of sell-offs, bitcoin bulls finally returned.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Slips to $52K; All Eyes on Friday’s $6B Options Expiry

“This is a time to make sure that you have some dry powder and are not overextended,” said one trader.

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