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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TradFi Liquidity Stress Indicator Surges. What Does It Mean for BTC?

The secured overnight financing rate surged Monday, a sign of liquidity stress in the U.S. banking system.

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Pre-ETF Ether Options Trend Mirrors BTC Except for One Key Difference

The bullish sentiment in the ether options market is more measured than bitcoin in early January, indicating a low probability of a sell-the-fact event following the debut of ETFs.

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

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Bitcoin's Retreat From $70K Characterized by 'Vol Lethargy'

Deribit's BTC DVOL index, a measure of volatility expectations, has slipped to its lowest since early February.

Deribit's BTC DVOL index. (TradingView/CoinDesk)

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Bulls Hopeful Entering July as ETFs Record $130M Inflows

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for July 2, 2024.

BTC price, FMA July 2 2024 (CoinDesk)

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These Hot Crypto Tokens Beat Bitcoin Gains in Q2. Here's What Drove Prices and What's Next

BTC mining stocks, AI and gaming sector might stand out in the third quarter, one observer said.

Horse race, gallop. (marcelkessler/Pixabay)

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Relief Rally Stalls at $63K as Crypto Rebound Faces Hurdles

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for July 1, 2024.

Bitcoin price on July 1 (CoinDesk)

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Market Confidence Could Quickly Crumble, BIS Warns Indebted Nations

The umbrella body for central banks also cautioned against premature easing of monetary policy.

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Bitcoin's Potential Rebound May Face Resistance at $65K, OnChain Analysis Shows

Short-term holders wallets sitting on loss may liquidate holdings near $65,000, capping a renewed upswing in bitcoin's price.

Trader looks at lines of support and resistance (Unsplash)

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Sony to Restart Japanese Crypto Exchange Whalefin Purchased From Amber Group in 2023

The technology giant has dabbled in Web3 through partnerships and investments in startups.

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Awaits PCE Inflation Report

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

BTC's price consolidation. (TradingView/CoinDesk)