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Market Wrap: Bitcoin's Winning Streak Ends as Prices Struggle to Break Record

Bitcoin is struggling to break above its current all-time high set in mid February.

Bitcoin trading on Coinbase since Feb. 15

Markets

Why the NFT Frenzy Won't Drive Up Prices for Bitcoin Just Yet

The relative sizes of the markets means it's effectively impossible for NFTs to have a price impact on bitcoin. That may change in future.

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Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rallies Near $58K, Stocks Soar to Record Highs

And yet, bitcoin’s trading volume shows no signs of returning to previous high levels.

CoinDesk's Bitcoin Price Index

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Nears All-Time High As US House Passes $1.9T COVID-19 Relief

Bitcoin is within range of a quick run to the all-time high of $58,332.

CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index

Markets

Ether Trailing Bitcoin Since CME Futures Launch: Technical Analysis

Did the CME's ether futures launch coincide with a market top, relative to bitcoin? It sure looks like it based on the chart pattern.

CME Group Headquarters (CoinDesk Archives)

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Gains for Fifth Day, the Longest Streak This Year

Analysts who track price-chart patterns said bitcoin’s climb to about $54,000 could position the largest cryptocurrency for a fresh ascent toward last month’s record price above $58,000.

CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index

Finance

Crypto Long & Short: Is ETH Coming to Corporate Balance Sheets?

Yes, but ether isn't replacing bitcoin as a reserve asset – it belongs elsewhere.

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Markets

Software Firm Meitu Buys $22M of Ether, $17.9M Bitcoin for Its Treasury

Cayman Islands-incorporated Meitu said it bought 15,000 ETH and 379.1 BTC in open market transactions on March 5.

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Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stuck Below $50K, and Blockchain Data May Show Why

Investors are speculating how a faster-than-expected economic rebound might benefit bitcoin.

CoinDesk's Bitcoin Price Index

Videos

A Planned Ethereum Update for July Will Overhaul ETH Gas Fees

An Ethereum proposal called EIP 1559 will result in a major update to address rising transaction fees. "The Hash" panel discusses why Ethereum miners and developers are at odds over this and whether or not the plan will actually make gas fees more affordable.

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