Markets
Bitcoin Steady Near $9K as Trump Touts 'Gift' of Negative Interest Rates
Bitcoin is hovering close to $9,000 amid rising speculation the U.S. could ultimately adopt negative interest rates.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin's Price Is Rising Despite a Dull Halving
Based on the rise of daily active bitcoin addresses, the highest number since 2018, interest could continue now that the halving is complete.
Stablecoin Supply Breaks $10B as Traders Demand Dollars Over Bitcoin
The value of assets for all stablecoins surpassed $10 billion as more cryptocurrency traders prefer alternative cryptocurrencies using dollar-backed digital tokens instead of bitcoin, according to Coin Metrics data.
First Mover: Dull Bitcoin Halving Salvaged by Satoshi Tribute in Block 629,999
A coded-in message on the blockchain harked back the the genesis of the original cryptocurrency.
Third Halving Turns Out to Be Non-Event for Bitcoin's Price
Bitcoin's price volatility has declined following the network's third mining reward halving event on Monday.
Bitcoin's 8% Drop Triggers Largest Liquidation on BitMEX in 2 Months
BitMEX liquidated over $250 million-worth of bitcoin long-short positions after spot prices fell sharply Sunday.
First Mover: As Bitcoin's Halving Finally Arrives, a Price Retreat Deflates the Hype
The halving buzz may already be dying down as bitcoin's price pulls back just before the event.
Market Wrap: Interest in Bitcoin Rises as Prices Near $10K, but Can It Continue?
Casual investors are hearing about bitcoin more often while professionals are taking advantage of a growing derivatives market.
Open Positions on Bitcoin Options Pass $1B for First Time
Open contracts on bitcoin options rose to record highs on Thursday as the cryptocurrency’s price rose into five figures. It's not necessarily a bullish sign, though.
First Mover: Search Interest in Bitcoin's Halving Reaches Fever Pitch as Price Hits $10K
With bitcoin's halving event almost upon us, Google Trends shows searches for "halving" or "bitcoin halving" are far higher than for the same event in 2016.
