Omkar Godbole

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.

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First Mover: Bitcoin Steady Over $13K as JPMorgan Has Eureka! Moment

Bitcoin traders can be forgiven for gloating over JPMorgan's sudden pronouncement that the largest cryptocurrency has considerable long-term upside.

JPMorgan's analysts have arrived at the Eureka! moment where they're comparing bitcoin with gold.

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Number of Bitcoin 'Whale' Addresses at Highest Since Autumn 2016

The number of investors with over 1,000 bitcoin has peaked to four-year highs amid the recent price rally.

Data indicates bitcoin "whales" have been making profits throughout 2020.

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Active Bitcoin Addresses at Highest Since 2017's $20K Price Record

Continued rise in network's usage could accelerate the price rally.

Many active addresses.

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First Mover: As Bitcoin Tops $13K, Analyst Explains How Blockchain Gives Clues on Next Move

Chainalysis Chief Economist Philip Gradwell tips his five favorite blockchain data points for analyzing cryptocurrency markets.

Bitcoiners are celebrating the largest cryptocurrency's longest winning streak in six months.

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CME's Rise in Bitcoin Futures Rankings Signals Growing Institutional Interest

CME has risen to second place in terms of bitcoin futures open interest, passing Binance and BitMEX.

The CME Group logo

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Five On-Chain Indicators Investors Should Follow: Chainalysis

We talk to Philip Gradwell, chief economist at the blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis, to discuss the five indicators every crypto trader should track.

Use of a divining rod observed in Great Britain in the late 18th century. Image drawn by Thomas Pennant (1726-1798)

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First Mover: The FOMO Takes Over as PayPal Play Sparks Bitcoin Rally to $13K

The latest rally leaves bitcoin up 80% year to date, an enviable performance that's bound to inspire the fear of missing out among some investors.

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Back at $13K: Bitcoin Unfazed by Profit Takers After Rise to 2020 High

The bitcoin market looks to be shrugging off increased selling pressure from profit takers after prices surged this week.

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Litecoin Surges After PayPal Includes It Among the Cryptos Customers Can Buy, Sell, Hold

The ninth-largest cryptocurrency by market value initially jumped more than 10%.

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Bitcoin Hits Fresh 2020 High, Approaches $13K

Bitcoin's price clocked fresh 2020 highs on Wednesday after online payments company Paypal announced support for cryptocurrencies.

Bitcoin prices, Sep. 21 to Oct 21, 2020.