Bitcoin

Just months after filing for a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), Michael Novogratz's cryptocurrency-focused financial services firm Galaxy Digital has filed with U.S. regulators for a bitcoin futures ETF. This comes as SEC Chairman Gary Gensler signaled he preferred ETFs based on bitcoin futures earlier this month at the Aspen Security Forum. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the state of bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. as the SEC has yet to approve any of the dozens of applications for crypto ETFs in recent years.

Ago 17, 2021

As bitcoin’s short-squeeze rally takes a breather, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market cap is stalling ahead of the $50,000 resistance level and remains stuck in a sideways range.

Ago 17, 2021

A new report shows investors redeemed a net $22.1 million from cryptocurrency funds last week, the sixth consecutive week of outflows, even as bitcoin and many other digital assets rallied. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Ago 16, 2021

Alexander Blum, a managing partner at investment firm Two Prime, discusses his analysis and positive outlook for bitcoin and ether as the total market value for cryptocurrencies is back over the $2 trillion mark. Plus, his take on institutional buying and the potential impact of the Afghanistan crisis on the crypto markets.

Ago 16, 2021

This Sunday, Aug. 15, will be the 50th anniversary of the end of the Bretton Woods currency system, when then-President Richard Nixon ended the dollar’s convertibility to gold. Half a century later, the emergence of cryptocurrencies begs the question: what is the dollar worth?

Ago 13, 2021

Bitcoin rebounded from Thursday's 2.4% drop that saw BTC reach a low of around $43,800. Now, the world's largest cryptocurrency by market value is beginning to edge closer toward analyst’s projected $50,000 price tag. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Ago 13, 2021

Peter McCormack, host of the popular podcast "What Bitcoin Did," discusses his take on the differences between the bitcoin narrative in U.S. media versus U.K. media and whether there is pressure from the crypto community to report certain views. "If you're not pissing people off, you're not doing your job properly," McCormack said. Plus, insights into project Bitcoin Beach on the heels of his meeting with President of El Salvador Nayib Bukele.

Ago 13, 2021

Greg King, founder and CEO of crypto asset manager Osprey Funds, discusses his reading of bitcoin's price action and his bullish outlook for the cryptocurrency. ​"The breakout past $40,000 signals some positive upside here going into year-end," King said. "As far as an end target... we could get into six figures." Plus, when will the U.S. approve a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF)?

Ago 13, 2021

Brett Sifling, director of Get Invested at wealth and investment management firm Gerber Kawasaki, discusses his bullish short-term and long-term outlook for bitcoin as the total market value for cryptocurrencies inches towards the $2 trillion mark again. Plus, his interpretations on central mainstream banks and fintech firms dabbling into the digital asset space.

Ago 12, 2021

Kimberly Grauer, Director of Research at blockchain data platform Chainalysis, discusses whether bitcoin is overbought as it pulls back from the latest rally, explaining why the price run could reflect the industry reacting positively to the crypto regulatory conversations emerging from Congress. Plus, her take on the impact of China's crypto crackdowns versus U.S. regulatory scrutiny and DeFi risks.

Ago 12, 2021