Bitcoin Analysis

Spot Bitcoin ETF approval to propel BTC to $1M in ‘days to weeks,’ says Samson Mow

Bitcoin is likely to reach $1 million quickly due to a “torrent of money” coming from institutional investors in 2024, according to the Jan3 CEO.

Bitcoin (BTC) will likely reach $1 million in the “days to weeks” following the approval of a spot BTC exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to Jan3 CEO Samson Mow. 

“You’re hitting a very limited supply of Bitcoin on the exchanges and available for purchase with a torrent of money,” Mow said, referring to the inflow of institutional capital that is expected following a potential spot ETF approval. 

“This is why you can go really high all at one time,” he added.

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Could Bitcoin be part of the $120T mutual fund industry?

Cointelegraph analyst and writer Marcel Pechman explains how Bitcoin could become a part of the $120-trillion mutual fund industry.

Macro Markets, hosted by crypto analyst Marcel Pechman, airs every Friday on the Cointelegraph Markets & Research YouTube channel and explains complex concepts in layman’s terms, focusing on the cause and effect of traditional financial events on day-to-day crypto activity.

This week’s show starts by discussing the mutual fund industry, including the well-known BlackRock, Fidelity and Vanguard, and how the top 15 asset managers handle over $54 trillion. Can you believe it? That money could buy all the companies listed in the S&P 500 Index, plus all the gold, fiat bills and coins in circulation on the planet.

Pechman explains how the $120 trillion managed by these mutual funds relies heavily on fixed income and why it remains their top bet despite paying below inflation for the past three years. Moreover, the show discusses how passive investment strategies might catapult Bitcoin (BTC) into a whole other sphere, instantly gaining adoption among institutional investors.

The next segment of Macro Markets answers a question from “Film City,” who posed a question in last week’s YouTube video comments. Pechman explains why the 40-year low unemployment rate in the United States is not necessarily bullish for risky investments. On the other hand, the analyst illustrates how an increase in the unemployment rate, especially above 10%, is certainly detrimental to cryptocurrencies.

The show concludes by examining the U.S. credit default swap (CDS) rates, which recently reached an 11-year high. Those insurance instruments activate if the debt issuer fails to honor their payments — in this case, the U.S. government Treasury. Pechman explains why the U.S. CDS is not worrisome at the moment and how one should analyze specific risks to the U.S. dollar currency.

If you are looking for exclusive and valuable content provided by leading crypto analysts and experts, make sure to subscribe to the Cointelegraph Markets & Research YouTube channel. Join us at Macro Markets every Friday.

Why the SEC wants to ban crypto staking and stablecoins under scrutiny — Watch The Market Report live

On this week’s episode of The Market Report, Cointelegraph’s resident experts discuss the details of the SEC’s ban on crypto staking and whether stablecoins are securities.

This week on The Market Report, the resident experts at Cointelegraph discuss why the United States Securities and Exchange Commission is going after crypto staking and why stablecoins have been in the news recently.

We start off this week’s show with the latest news in the markets:

SEC lawsuit against Paxos over BUSD baffles crypto community

On Feb. 13, the SEC issued a Wells Notice to Paxos Trust Company, which issues the Binance USD (BUSD) stablecoin, alleging that the stablecoin is an unregistered security. On the same day, the New York Department of Financial Services ordered Paxos to halt the issuance of BUSD. This led to various members of the crypto community taking to Twitter to give their takes on the situation. From disregarding the issue as “FUD” to calling it an attack against the Binance exchange, crypto community members laid down various theories on the allegations that BUSD is an unregistered security. We take a look at some of these theories and offer some of our own.

Out of the Ordinal-ry: Bitcoin average block size hits all-time high

Bitcoin’s average block size has hit all-time highs above 2.5 megabytes for the first time since its inception in 2009, driven by the launch of nonfungible token (NFT) protocol Ordinals in January 2023. As Cointelegraph reported, participants from the Bitcoin mining ecosystem have already made over $600,000 processing transactions of Ordinals, which have been dubbed as Bitcoin-based NFTs. Our experts discuss why this is a significant moment for Bitcoin and also explain what Ordinals actually are.

Our experts cover these and other developing stories, so make sure you tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest in the world of crypto.

Next up is a segment called “Quick Crypto Tips,” which aims to give newcomers to the crypto industry quick and easy tips to get the most out of their experience. This week’s tip: Leverage.

Market expert Marcel Pechman then carefully examines the Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) markets. Are the current market conditions bullish or bearish? What is the outlook for the next few months? Pechman is here to break it down.

Lastly, we’ve got insights from Cointelegraph Markets Pro, a platform for crypto traders who want to stay one step ahead of the market. Our analysts use Cointelegraph Markets Pro to identify two altcoins that stood out this week, so make sure to tune in to find out which ones made the cut.

Do you have a question about a coin or topic not covered here? Don’t worry — join the YouTube chat room and write your questions there. The person with the most interesting comment or question will have a chance to win a one-month subscription to Markets Pro worth $100.

The Market Report streams live every Tuesday at 12:00 pm ET (5:00 pm UTC), so be sure to head on over to the Cointelegraph Markets & Research YouTube page and smash those Like and Subscribe buttons for all our future videos and updates.

‘Crypto summer’ likely to start in Q2 2023, Morgan Creek Capital CEO says

Bitcoin’s bull market is likely to start earlier than expected due to anticipation of the BTC halving and favorable macroeconomic conditions, according to Mark Yusko, founder and CEO of Morgan Creek Capital Management.

The next crypto bull market will start sooner than most people think, according to Mark Yusko, founder and CEO of Morgan Creek Capital Management. Yusko thinks the next crypto bull run or, as he calls it, “the crypto summer,” could kick off as soon as the second quarter of this year due to the combination of more dovish central bank policies and the anticipation of the Bitcoin (BTC) halving. 

While the United States Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut interest rates anytime soon, according to Yusko, the markets tend to anticipate the Fed’s decisions. That means even a slowing down or a pause in interest rate hikes would be interpreted as the signal of an imminent pivot. That would spark a positive dynamic among all risk assets, including crypto. 

“What I do think is very likely is the Fed signaling that: ‘Okay, we’re good.’ But that will be interpreted as ‘we’re going to cut’ and then risk assets will explode again,” Yusko pointed out. 

Besides the Fed’s more dovish policies, the anticipation of the Bitcoin halving, which is due to take place in the second quarter of next year, will also drive bullish sentiment in the market.

“The market always anticipates the halving […] Nine months before that is usually when the beginning of summer starts,” Yusko said. 

To learn when to expect the next crypto bull run and how best to prepare for it, watch the full interview on our YouTube channel and don’t forget to subscribe!

Why are Bitcoin and crypto pumping after the Fed meeting? Watch Market Talks live

Join us as we discuss BTC’s recent price rally coming on the heels of the latest United States Federal Reserve meeting.

In this week’s episode of Market Talks, Cointelegraph welcomes Budd White, chief product officer and co-founder of Tacen, a United States-based software company developing compliance software for a well-regulated crypto space.

To kick things off, we get to know White a little better and find out his background and what drew him to the space. We also find out what he’s looking forward to the most this year in the crypto market and how 2023 is going to differ from 2022.

The big question on everyone’s minds is What will be the catalyst that brings institutional investors back into the crypto markets, and how can they avoid the same risks that crippled them before? Are regulations the answer? 

Several cryptocurrency exchanges have come under regulatory fire recently. It might only be a matter of time before Binance gets some confrontation from high-level enforcement agencies. Keeping this in mind, we ask White what trends he sees emerging with centralized exchanges in the near future.

We dive into the topic of regulation and what role it should play in crypto, especially within centralized exchanges and decentralized finance (DeFi). 

Got an idea for a nonfungible token project but no experience in programming, smart contracts or anything related to crypto? Don’t worry, we ask White what the best way to launch your collection on OpenSea safely is. There might be a pro tip in there for you as well, so make sure you’re paying attention. 

Make sure to stay tuned until the end to get all of these insights and more. Cointelegraph will also be taking your questions and comments throughout the show, so be sure to have them ready to go.

Market Talks streams live every Thursday at 12:00 pm ET (5:00 pm UTC). Each week, it features interviews with some of the most influential and inspiring people from the crypto and blockchain industry. So, be sure to head on over to Cointelegraph’s YouTube page and smash those Like and Subscribe buttons for all our future videos and updates.

Why is crypto pumping? Watch The Market Report live

On this week’s episode of The Market Report, Cointelegraph’s resident experts discuss the reasons behind the latest crypto pump.

This week on The Market Report, the resident experts at Cointelegraph discuss the real reasons behind the recent price pump in the market. Can this lead to a $25,000 Bitcoin (BTC) and beyond, or will some unforeseen event ruin the party? Tune in to find out.

We start off this week’s show with the latest news in the markets:

Stablecoin data points to ‘healthy appetite’ from bulls and possible Bitcoin rally to $25K

Bitcoin rallied 11% between Jan. 20 and Jan. 21, reaching the $23,000 level and shattering bears’ expectations for a pullback to $20,000. Even more notable is that the move brought demand from Asia-based retail investors, according to data from a key stablecoin premium indicator. Another bit of bullish information came on Jan. 20 after United States Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller reinforced the market expectation of a 25 basis point interest rate increase in February. Do these and other odds favor a rally toward $24,000 or maybe even $25,000? 

SEC commissioner reminds of ‘the point of crypto’ as market aims for recovery

Hester Peirce, a commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, said that after a terrible year, industry players need to remember what crypto is really about. In a speech at the Digital Assets at Duke conference, Peirce laid down some lessons to be learned from the issues that the crypto industry had to face last year. According to the commissioner, 2022 was a “terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year” for both the crypto space and regulators. However, Peirce believes there are valuable takeaways from the series of problems that arose last year. To find out what she thinks crypto is really about, make sure to tune in to the live show.

Bitcoin price stays near $23K as data shows hodlers not selling BTC

With BTC up 40% in January, a further point of concern focused on the temptation to take profits. In the latest edition of its weekly newsletter, “The Week On-Chain,” analytics firm Glassnode nonetheless pointed out that long-term holders remained broadly steadfast in their resolve not to exit the market — even after more than a year of losses. Is this another signal of strength and conviction across the crypto space? Our experts break it down for you.

Our experts cover these and other developing stories, so make sure you tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest in the world of crypto.

Next up is a segment called “Quick Crypto Tips,” which aims to give newcomers to the crypto industry quick and easy tips to get the most out of their experience. This week’s tip: What is cryptocurrency copy trading?

Market expert Marcel Pechman then carefully examines the Bitcoin and Ether (ETH) markets. Are the current market conditions bullish or bearish? What is the outlook for the next few months? Pechman is here to break it down.

Lastly, we’ve got insights from Cointelegraph Markets Pro, a platform for crypto traders who want to stay one step ahead of the market. Our analysts use Cointelegraph Markets Pro to identify two altcoins that stood out this week, so make sure to tune in to find out which ones made the cut.

Do you have a question about a coin or topic not covered here? Don’t worry — join the YouTube chat room and write your questions there. The person with the most interesting comment or question will have a chance to win a one-month subscription to Markets Pro worth $100.

The Market Report streams live every Tuesday at 12:00 pm ET (5:00 pm UTC), so be sure to head on over to Cointelegraph’s YouTube page and smash those Like and Subscribe buttons for all our future videos and updates.

Is this a bull run or a bull trap? Watch The Market Report live

On this week’s episode of The Market Report, Cointelegraph’s resident experts discuss whether the recent price rally is a bull run or a bull trap.

This week on The Market Report, the resident experts at Cointelegraph discuss whether the recent and long-awaited Bitcoin (BTC) price rally is a bull run and the beginning of the next bull market or whether it is just a bull trap and investors should be cautious.

We start off this week’s show with the latest news in the markets:

Bitcoin price breakout or bull trap? 5K Twitter users weigh in

Bitcoin is trading at its highest levels in over two months, but the phrase on every trader’s lips is “bull trap.” After delivering 25% returns in a single week, BTC/USD remains under suspicion among Bitcoin bear market survivors. Crypto Twitter is abuzz with everyone from professional traders to crypto newbs weighing in on the recent price action. Some are calling it a bull trap, while others are a bit more optimistic. We take a look at some of the trending tweets to get a feel of the market sentiment right now.

Bitcoin could see $25K by March 2023 as US dollar prints ‘death cross’ — Analysis

Bitcoin shows the potential of stretching its ongoing price recovery to $25,000 by March, based on a mix of bullish technical and macro indicators. We take a look at some of these indicators and discuss what they mean for the price of Bitcoin in the near future.

Bitcoin hits new post-FTX high as analysis warns move ‘choreographed’

Bitcoin hit new two-month highs overnight into Jan. 19 as suspicions over the market’s validity gained momentum. Analyzing order book composition for BTC/USD on the largest exchange, Binance, Material Indicators expressed surprise that those bidding Bitcoin higher had not yet pulled support. Can the markets be manipulated in such a way? Is this something that has happened before or occurs regularly, and how does it impact the overall crypto market? Our experts are here to break it down for you and explain it in easy-to-understand language so you’re not left scratching your head.

Our experts cover these and other developing stories, so make sure you tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest in the world of crypto.

Next up is a segment called “Quick Crypto Tips,” which aims to give newcomers to the crypto industry quick and easy tips to get the most out of their experience. This week’s tip: What is a bull run exactly?

Market expert Marcel Pechman then carefully examines the Bitcoin and Ether (ETH) markets. Are the current market conditions bullish or bearish? What is the outlook for the next few months? Pechman is here to break it down.

Lastly, we’ve got insights from Cointelegraph Markets Pro, a platform for crypto traders who want to stay one step ahead of the market. Our analysts use Cointelegraph Markets Pro to identify two altcoins that stood out this week, so make sure to tune in to find out which ones made the cut.

Do you have a question about a coin or topic not covered here? Don’t worry — join the YouTube chat room and write your questions there. The person with the most interesting comment or question will have a chance to win a $50 gift voucher to the Cointelegraph swag store.

The Market Report streams live every Tuesday at 12:00 pm ET (5:00 pm UTC), so be sure to head on over to Cointelegraph’s YouTube page and smash those Like and Subscribe buttons for all our future videos and updates.

When will the crypto bear market end? Watch The Market Report

On this week’s episode of The Market Report, Cointelegraph’s resident experts discuss how much longer this crypto winter could last.

On this week’s The Market Report show, Cointelegraph’s resident experts discuss how much longer this crypto bear market could possibly last and when we could see some volatility back in the markets.

To kick things off, we break down the latest news in the markets this week:

Bitcoin price edges closer to $20K as ‘way worse’ US data boosts stocks

A relief bounce on risk assets looks in store after Empire State Manufacturing Index numbers for October fall far short of expectations. The numbers fell to -9.1 for October, heavily below the forecast -4.3 and September’s -1.5 reading. Some industry analysts consider this to be way worse than expected, but could this actually cause Bitcoin (BTC) to rally in the near future?

Bitcoin clings to $19K as trader promises capitulation ‘will happen’

Bitcoin stayed rigidly tied to $19,000 into the Oct. 16 weekly close as analysts warned that volatility was long overdue. After United States economic data sparked a series of characteristic fakeout events over the week, Bitcoin returned to its original position and is showing no signs of leaving its established range. When will volatility return to the markets and bring some excitement along with it?

Post-midterm elections dump? Bitcoin will see $12K if this 2018 BTC chart fractal is correct

Bitcoin accumulation during the 2022 bear market looks stronger than in 2018, but macro headwinds could spoil the party this time around. While Bitcoin investors may not consider the United States midterm elections a significant event, an eerie fractal from 2018 may provide a clue to what could happen before the year ends.

Our experts cover these and other developing stories, so make sure you tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest in the world of crypto. 

Next up is a segment called “Quick Crypto Tips,” which aims to give newcomers to the crypto industry quick and easy tips to get the most out of their experience. This week’s tip: Relative strength index (RSI)

Market expert Marcel Pechman then carefully examines the BTC and Ether (ETH) markets. Are the current market conditions bullish or bearish? What is the outlook for the next few months? Pechman is here to break it down.

Lastly, we’ve got insights from Cointelegraph Markets Pro, a platform for crypto traders who want to stay one step ahead of the market. Our analysts use Cointelegraph Markets Pro to identify two altcoins that stood out this week, so make sure to tune in to find out.

Do you have a question about a coin or topic not covered here? Don’t worry. Join the YouTube chat room and write your questions there. The person with the most interesting comment or question will stand a chance to win a $50 gift voucher to the Cointelegraph merchandise store.

The Market Report streams live every Tuesday at 12:00 pm ET (4:00 pm UTC), so be sure to head on over to Cointelegraph’s YouTube page and smash those Like and Subscribe buttons for all our future videos and updates.

Autumn bulls vs. winter bears — Will October be bullish or bearish for Bitcoin? Watch Market Talks

October has historically been a green month for Bitcoin, but will this trend continue, keeping in mind the current macro market conditions? Join us as we discuss this and more with our host, Joe Hall, and Rekt Capital, a crypto trader and analyst.

In this week’s episode of Market Talks, we welcome Rekt Capital, a cryptocurrency analyst who shares macro research, commentary and technical analysis related to crypto markets. He publishes a popular newsletter and provides courses that help educate traders on how to make informed decisions when buying and selling cryptocurrencies. He has more than 328,000 followers across his various social media platforms, many of whom are prominent individuals, including big names like Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao.

First things first, we have officially entered Q4 2022 and, more importantly, October, which has historically been a bullish month for cryptocurrencies. We ask Rekt Capital if he thinks this trend is likely to continue or if we are headed toward more downside for Bitcoin (BTC). Will we stay above the $20,000 level or head toward $17,000? 

We take a look at where the Bitcoin bottom might lie by looking at historical data and analysis to try and figure out one of the main questions on everyone’s minds. We also discuss if Bitcoin needs a significant catalyst to finally break out of this bear market and what that could be.

There has been an increasing correlation between Bitcoin and the S&P 500, but how long will this go on, and is there a decoupling on the horizon? We’ve just witnessed a historic moment in crypto with the Ethereum Merge moving from a proof-of-work to a proof-of-stake consensus. Many hoped this would be a shift in the current market trend, but it was a pretty uneventful transition, even price-wise. We get Rekt’s thoughts on this and also what he sees in the future for Ether (ETH).

Many are fearful of the current market conditions, with the Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index being the lowest it’s ever been, but some might consider this a buying opportunity, especially considering that the United States Federal Reserve will have to pivot at some point and start easing the interest rates, which could potentially be bullish news for Bitcoin. Should you use this time to stack sats or stay on the sidelines? We’ve got the experts to break it down for you.

Other topics up for discussion are what altcoins to keep an eye on moving forward and what is the best strategy to use right now. So, make sure you’re tuned in to keep yourself informed and up-to-date with the latest information. 

Tune in to have your voice heard. We’ll be taking your questions and comments throughout the show, so be sure to have them ready to go.

Market Talks streams live every Thursday at 12:00 pm ET (4:00 pm UTC). Each week, we feature interviews with some of the most influential and inspiring people from the crypto and blockchain industry. So, be sure to head on over to Cointelegraph’s YouTube page and smash those Like and Subscribe buttons for all our future videos and updates.

The British pound collapse and its impact on cryptocurrency: Watch the Market Report

On this week’s episode of The Market Report, Cointelegraph’s resident experts discuss the fall of the British pound and its impact on the cryptocurrency market.

On this week’s The Market Report show, Cointelegraph’s resident experts discuss why the British pound is at its all-time low and how that might impact the cryptocurrency market.

To kick things off, we break down the latest news in the markets this week:

Bitcoin gains 5% to reclaim $20K, eyes first ‘green’ September since 2016

A classic snap of sideways trading action sees Bitcoin’s (BTC) price aim higher, but concerns remain over what happens next. Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView followed BTC/USD as it added over 7% after the Sept. 26 close. Local highs of $20,344 appeared on Bitstamp before the pair began consolidating at around $20,200. Can Bitcoin achieve a green monthly close, and will the bulls be able to beat “Septembear?”

Is it Bitcoin’s time to shine? British pound drops to all-time low against the dollar

On Sept. 26, the British pound hit a record low against the United States dollar following the announcement of tax cuts and further debt increases to curb the impact of a possible economic recession. But could the British pound’s weakness be a positive for Bitcoin? Is it possible for the general population to move to cryptocurrencies once it realizes that people’s savings and investments are being devalued more aggressively?

Charles Hoskinson and Ethereum dev get into a war of words post-Vasil upgrade

Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano and co-founder of Ethereum, got into a war of words with Ethereum developers on the implementation of the proof-of-stake consensus via the Ethereum Merge. Hoskinson is known for his hot takes on his former project, and the bad blood between the two communities is nothing new. However, with both blockchains undergoing key upgrades on their networks, the recent exchange between the two sides highlights the disconnect between blockchain communities.

Next up is a segment called “Quick Crypto Tips,” which aims to give newcomers to the crypto industry quick and easy tips to get the most out of their experience. This week’s tip: Choosing a long-term coin.

Market expert Marcel Pechman then carefully examines the Bitcoin and Ether (ETH) markets. Are the current market conditions bullish or bearish? What is the outlook for the next few months? Pechman is here to break it down. The experts also go over some market news to bring you up to date on the latest regarding the top two cryptocurrencies.

Lastly, we’ve got insights from Cointelegraph Markets Pro, a platform for crypto traders who want to stay one step ahead of the market. Our analysts use Cointelegraph Markets Pro to identify two altcoins that stood out this week: XRP and Digg.

Do you have a question about a coin or topic not covered here? Don’t worry. Join the YouTube chat room and write your questions there. The person with the most interesting comment or question will be given a one-month subscription to Markets Pro, worth $100.

The Market Report streams live every Tuesday at 12:00 pm ET (4:00 pm UTC), so be sure to head on over to Cointelegraph’s YouTube page and smash those Like and Subscribe buttons for all our future videos and updates.