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 Tops $58K After U.S. Tech Stocks Rise

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 12, 2024.

BTC price, FMA Sept. 12 2024 (CoinDesk)

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Leverage in the Bitcoin Market Is Increasing Again as $58.5K Becomes Key Level

High-leverage liquidity in bitcoin is concentrated at around $58,500, according to Hyblock Capital.

Bitcoin's estimated leverage ratio. (CryptoQuant)

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Bitcoin Bargain Hunters Active on Kraken and Coinbase, CCData Shows

Bargain hunters are active on Kraken and Coinbase, snapping up coins at perceived discounts as selling pressure from other exchanges keeps prices under pressure.

Sale (Markus Spiske/Unsplash)

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A Bitcoin Chart That Offers Hope to Battered Crypto Bulls

Bitcoin's price action since late April seems to have bullish undertones.

Trading screen.

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops Below $56.5K on Risk-Off Day

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 11, 2024.

BTC price, FMA Sept. 11 2024 (CoinDesk)

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AI Tokens ICP, FET Buck Crypto Market Drop as Apple Flags Artificial Intelligence Foray

The iPhone maker's "It's Glowtime" event on Monday focused on bringing AI capabilities to the smartphone.

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Bitcoin Slides, Yen Gains as Trump-Harris Debate Disappoints Markets

The yen picked up a strong bid in late July as the Bank of Japan hiked interest rates for the first time in decades, triggering an unwinding of the risk-on yen carry trades.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris debate for the first time during the presidential election. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Rises to $57K as ETFs End Losing Streak

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 10, 2024.

BTC price, FMA Sept. 10 2024 (CoinDesk)

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Crypto Traders Remain Cautious About Downside Risks in Bitcoin, Ether; SOL Stands Out

Options tied to bitcoin and ether show a bias for puts, according to QCP Capital.

Frustrated trader. (Getty Images)

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Bitcoin Trading Volume Surged to $2.8T in January to August Period

The rise in crypto volatility has been accompanied by increased market participation in the bitcoin market, Kaiko said.

Computer monitors and a laptop screen show trading charts on a desk overlooking an expanse of water at sunset. (sergeitokmakov/Pixabay)