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Ether-bitcoin three-month volatility spread. (Skew)

Markets

Ether Volatility Now Highest in Six Months Compared With Bitcoin’s

Investors are pricing more volatility in ether compared to bitcoin. It's yet another consequence of this year's boom in decentralized finance, or DeFi.

Ether-bitcoin three-month volatility spread. (Skew)

By Omkar Godbole

Aug 24, 2020 at 3:12 p.m. UTC

Aug 24, 2020

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Source: CoinDesk 20 Bitcoin Price Index

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin's Price and Ether's Dominance Sit at 2020 Highs

The two biggest cryptocurrencies are hitting 2020 highs, though for different reasons.

Source: CoinDesk 20 Bitcoin Price Index

By Daniel Cawrey

Jul 28, 2020 at 8:35 p.m. UTC

Jul 28, 2020

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CFTC held a remote meeting with its technology advisory committee to discuss cybersecurity and DLT applications. (CoinDesk screenshot)

Policy

CFTC Seeks Industry Advice on Blockchain Applications

The commission’s technology advisory committee made several presentations on various blockchain applications including CBDCs and digital tokens during a four-hour-long remote...

CFTC held a remote meeting with its technology advisory committee to discuss cybersecurity and DLT applications. (CoinDesk screenshot)

By Sandali Handagama

Jul 22, 2020 at 8:57 p.m. UTC

Jul 22, 2020

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Markets

New Metric Suggests Imminent Volatility for Bitcoin

The ratio of low exchange volume to high on-chain transaction volume frequently corresponds with increased volatility.

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Jul 15, 2020 at 2:45 p.m. UTC

Jul 15, 2020

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Bitcoin prices have reduced in volatility since March 11 (CoinDesk BPI)

Markets

Bitcoin Volatility Metrics Are Like November 2018 All Over Again

Bitcoin is locked in a low-volatility squeeze similar to one seen ahead of a 40% price crash in November 2018. This time may be different.

Bitcoin prices have reduced in volatility since March 11 (CoinDesk BPI)

By Omkar Godbole

Jul 14, 2020 at 12:31 p.m. UTC

Jul 14, 2020

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Too many crypto exchanges? (Everett Collection/Shutterstock)

Markets

First Mover: With Trading Volumes Slumping, Are There Too Many Crypto Exchanges?

As bitcoin's volatility tumbles to a 15-month low, is there enough trading volume to go round for the world's 400-plus cryptocurrency exchanges?

Too many crypto exchanges? (Everett Collection/Shutterstock)

By Bradley Keoun Omkar Godbole

Jul 8, 2020 at 11:55 a.m. UTC

Jul 8, 2020

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Source: CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index

Markets

Market Wrap: With Low Volatility, Traders Seem to Like $9,000 Bitcoin

Bitcoin traders love hitting buy on their terminals when the price is around $9,000.

Source: CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index

By Daniel Cawrey

Jul 7, 2020 at 8:39 p.m. UTC

Jul 7, 2020

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Markets

Crypto Exchanges See Big Drop in Volumes as Bitcoin Volatility Approaches 2020 Low

Crypto exchange volumes could continue falling should volatility remain at these low levels, said CryptoCompare CEO Charles Hayter.

(CryptoCompare)

Jul 7, 2020 at 10:01 a.m. UTC

Jul 7, 2020

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Markets

Bitcoin Up 27% in First Half of 2020, Beating Gold, Silver and Platinum

Bitcoin showed its luster during the first half of 2020 amid mediocre returns from precious metals.

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Jul 6, 2020 at 7:23 p.m. UTC

Jul 6, 2020

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Ether put-call ratios (Skew)

Markets

Search for Yield Drives Ether’s Put-Call Ratio to One-Year High

Ether's put-call open interest ratio has jumped to 12-month highs. However, this increase is not necessarily a bearish signal.

Ether put-call ratios (Skew)

By Omkar Godbole

Jul 3, 2020 at 3:50 p.m. UTC

Jul 3, 2020

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