Volatility


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Market Wrap: Bitcoin and Ether Cross Milestones as Rally Continues

Bitcoin hit $50K and ether approached $4K as risk appetite heats up.

Bitcoin 24-hour chart (CoinDesk)

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Slips as Infrastructure Bill With Crypto Tax Provision Heads to House

Bitcoin pulled back as traders digest regulatory developments in the U.S.

Bitcoin 24-hour price chart, CoinDesk 20

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Crypto Volatility Index 2.0 Rolled Out With USDC Support

Users can now open USDC positions and stake CVI USDC through the index.

CVI is designed to mimic the VIX, or fear, index for crypto.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Weakens as US Inflation Hits 13-Year High

Buyers are snapping at bitcoin whenever it dips to $30,000, but the cryptocurrency’s price response to faster inflation readings is puzzling Wall Street analysts.

Bitcoin price

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Economic Union of 15 West African States Voices Concerns Over Crypto Volatility

Several other risks in the crypto markets were identified by the union's members including shallow liquidity and a lack of legal parameters.

Africa

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Outperforms Top Cryptocurrencies in June

The outperformance came despite a negative month for the leading cryptocurrency by market cap.

Bitcoin 24-hour price chart, CoinDesk 20

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin in Recovery Mode Ahead of Options Expiry

Bitcoin is recovering from a volatile shakeout. Options expiry has large open interest around $40K.

Bitcoin 24-hour price chart

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Bitcoin Struggles Below $40K; Upside Limited as Trend Weakens

BTC remains in a tight trading range as the uptrend weakens. Upside appears limited this week.

Bitcoin hourly chart

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Fails Test of $40K While Ether Loses Steam Near $2.9K

Meanwhile, the cost of gas fees on the Ethereum network is near a three-month low.

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