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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Finance

Crypto Markets Today: Bearish October Continues as Altcoins Dealt Hammer Blow

Crypto markets extended their steep losses Thursday as altcoins plunged and bitcoin tested key support, with derivatives data showing cautious sentiment amid fading liquidity.

Traders suffer liquidation cascade on HyperLiquid (Getty Images+/Unsplash)

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Crypto Markets Today: Crypto Lags Behind Stocks and Gold as Traders Turn Defensive

Bitcoin traded near the bottom of its range at $112,000 while altcoins tumbled, led by FET’s steep drop.

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Markets

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)

Markets

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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