Omkar Godbole

Omkar Godbole is a Co-Managing Editor and analyst on CoinDesk's Markets team. He has been covering crypto options and futures, as well as macro and cross-asset activity, since 2019, leveraging his prior experience in directional and non-directional derivative strategies at brokerage firms. His extensive background also encompasses the FX markets, having served as a fundamental analyst at currency and commodities desks for Mumbai-based brokerages and FXStreet. Omkar holds small amounts of bitcoin, ether, BitTorrent, tron and dot.

Omkar holds a Master's degree in Finance and a Chartered Market Technician (CMT) designation.

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Gain Checked by Hints of Further BOJ Rate Rises

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 3, 2024.

BTC price, FMA Sept. 3 2024 (CoinDesk)

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Bank of Japan Governor Hints at More Rate Hikes; BTC Drops 0.4%

The divergent monetary policy paths of the BOJ and the Fed mean potential for yen strength and pain for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.

Tokyo, Japan (Ryo Yoshitake/Unsplash)

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Bitcoin Margin Longs on Bitfinex Defy Bearish Seasonality

The number of bullish bets raised with the help of borrowed funds has steadily increased since late August.

BTC margin longs on Bitfinex. (Coinglass)

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Key Week for Bitcoin and the Dollar Index

This week's slew of U.S. economic data will determine whether the dollar continues to weaken, offering a tailwind to BTC and other risk assets.

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OKX Brings Update to Ease Bitcoin Arbitrage

The new offering allows traders of varied experience levels to maximized returns through price-agnostic bets.

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First Mover Americas: TON Blockchain Resumes After 6-Hour Outage

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Aug. 28, 2024.

TON price, FMA Aug. 28 2024 (CoinDesk)

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops as Traders Take Profits

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Aug. 27, 2024.

BTC price, FMA Aug. 27 2024 (CoinDesk)

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First Mover Americas: Will BTC React to Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech?

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Aug. 23, 2024.

BTC's price chart. (CoinDesk)

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Aave Token Has Beaten the Market With a 45% Price Surge. Here's Why

AAVE has outperformed every other top 100 cryptocurrency by market value in the past four weeks.

Aave is the Finnish word for ghost (Metis)

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Advances Following Reports of RFK Jr. Withdrawal

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Aug. 22, 2024.

BTC price, FMA Aug. 22 2024 (CoinDesk)