Jacob Joseph

Jacob Joseph is a research analyst at CoinDesk with nearly five years of experience in the digital asset space. He leads CoinDesk’s monthly market reports and protocol research, delivering insights across Layer-1 networks, DeFi ecosystems, and centralized exchange dynamics. Before joining CoinDesk, Jacob founded and led the Blockchain Society at the University of Sussex while completing his postgraduate studies in FinTech, Investment, and Risk Analysis.

Passionate about the real-world adoption of digital assets and other disruptive technologies, his current focus includes tokenized assets, DeFi applications, and the evolving intersection of AI and crypto.

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Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Tests Key Support as Bullish Optimism Fades

Bitcoin steadies around $111,000 after a bruising sell-off, as derivatives and options data show mixed signals between cautious futures traders and bullish options buyers.

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Crypto Markets Today: BTC Pressures $120K as Traders Brace for Potential Short Squeeze

Bitcoin’s battle with $120,000 could set the stage for fresh record highs, as derivatives data shows signs of both bullish conviction and concentrated risk, while altcoins outperform.

Bitcoin chips away at $120,000 resistance (Pixabay)

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Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Breaks $119K as Altcoins Surge, Traders Eye Record Highs

A wave of ETF inflows, gold’s strength, and bullish derivatives positioning fueled a sharp rally, while Plasma’s XPL token faced scrutiny over insider sales claims.

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Crypto Markets Today: BTC, ETH Hold Gains as Aster’s Leverage-Fueled Volume Hits $64B

BTC and ETH edge higher as derivatives metrics flash a tentative bullish tilt, while new DEX Aster grabs $64B in daily volume with extreme leverage despite weak token performance.

Aster hits $64 billion in daily volume as traders flock to leverage (Creative Commons)

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Crypto Markets Today: Warning Signals as Bitcoin's Strongest Month of the Year Approaches

October is the month in which bitcoin, on average, posts its best returns.

An array of flashing orange warning lights at the side of a road.

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