Omkar Godbole

Co-Managing Editor, Markets Team

Omkar Godbole is a Co-Managing Editor on CoinDesk's Markets team based in Mumbai, holds a masters degree in Finance and a Chartered Market Technician (CMT) member. Omkar previously worked at FXStreet, writing research on currency markets and as fundamental analyst at currency and commodities desk at Mumbai-based brokerage houses. Omkar holds small amounts of bitcoin, ether, BitTorrent, tron and dot.

Latest from Omkar Godbole

Finance

Jihan Wu's Matrixport Cuts 10% of Staff

At press time, Matrixport had more than 290 employees serving customers in 40 countries.

Jan 27, 2023

Markets

Bitcoin on Track for Best January Since 2013, Led by Bullish Trading During US Hours

Bitcoin has rallied almost 40% since Jan. 1, on track for its best opening to a year since 2013 when it surged 51%.

Jan 27, 2023

Rendimientos de bitcoin desglosados por horarios regionales de trading. (Matrixport Technologies)

Markets

Crypto Exchange BIT Expands Product Suite With Toncoin Options

The decision to add the options suggests growing investor interest in derivatives tied to alternative cryptocurrencies. TON is the native cryptocurrency of the decentralized layer 1 blockchain The Open Network.

Jan 26, 2023

Markets

La suba de bitcoin trae a la memoria la reactivación alcista de 2019

El movimiento de hace cuatro años coincidió con la flexibilización del endurecimiento de la Fed. Bitcoin registró un repunte de casi 40% en enero y la Fed planea reducir las subidas de tasas en los próximos meses.

Jan 25, 2023

Markets

First Mover Americas: Did Binance Make Honest Error With Customers' Funds?

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 25, 2023.

Jan 25, 2023

Markets

Bitcoin's Upswing Is Reminiscent of 2019 Bull Revival

The action four years ago coincided with the Fed taking its foot off the tightening pedal. Bitcoin has rallied almost 40% in January, and the Fed plans slower rate increases in coming months.

Jan 25, 2023