Damanick Dantes

Damanick was a crypto market analyst at CoinDesk where he wrote the daily Market Wrap and provided technical analysis. He is a Chartered Market Technician designation holder and member of the CMT Association. Damanick is also a portfolio strategist and does not invest in digital assets.

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First Mover Asia: Taiwan Chip Manufacturer TSMC Remains a Crypto Skeptic; Major Cryptos Decline

The company, which was burned during the last major crypto bear market, did not mention mining in its last earnings report; bitcoin and ether drop.

Semiconductor manufacturer TSMC did not mention crypto mining in its latest earnings. (Unsplash)

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Dips as Macro and Geopolitical Uncertainties Remain

Cryptos and stocks have traded in a choppy range so far this year.

Markets on edge amid Russia-Ukraine war (Don Fontijn, Unsplash)

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Bitcoin Neutral, Support at $37K and Resistance at $46K

Bullish countertrend signals require weekly price closes above $40K.

Bitcoin weekly chart shows support/resistance. (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

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First Mover Asia: Crypto's Delicate Position in China, India; Bitcoin, Ether Rise

Both countries have increased regulation in recent months, creating a less nurturing environment for the crypto industry; most major cryptos were in the green in Wednesday trading.

Crypto is in a delicate place in China and India. (Fred Marie/Art in All of Us/Corbis via Getty Images)

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Market Wrap: Cryptos Rise as Bitcoin Returns Above $40K

BTC rose by 4% over the past 24 hours, compared with a 12% rise in RUNE.

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Bitcoin Holding Support at $40K; Resistance at $43K-$47K

Selling pressure has weakened, which could pave the way for a price bounce.

Bitcoin daily chart shows support/resistance, with RSI on bottom. (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

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First Mover Asia: Recycling Bad Actors in Crypto; Bitcoin Holds Below $40K

As traders speculate on the possible economic impact of coronavirus-related lockdowns in China, investors in the U.S. are betting on whether inflation might be nearing a peak.

An oil refinery belches smoke into a sky turned orange by the setting sun. (Creative Commons)

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Market Wrap: Crypto Sell-Off Pauses as Volatility Fades; Altcoins Outperform

BTC struggled to hold $40K while SHIB rallied by as much as 12%.

Building a Stable Price for Bitcoin

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Bitcoin Stabilizes at $40K Support, Resistance at $43K-$47K

Selling pressure could fade over the next few days.

Bitcoin daily chart shows support/resistance levels (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)

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First Mover Asia: Mark Karpeles’ UnGox Wants to Help Investors Assess the Risks of Crypto Products; Bitcoin Drops Below $40K

The CEO of the infamous Mt. Gox crypto exchange is re-entering the industry with a rating service. But is he in touch with the latest developments?; ether also falls.

Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles (CoinDesk screenshot from conference livestream)