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: Crypto Market Slides as Rebound Seen Delayed

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for May 9, 2024.

BTC price, FMA May 9 2024 (CoinDesk)

Markets

Meme Coin Demand Is Stronger Than Ever With Fast Money Chasing Pepe and WIF: Analyst

CoinMarketCap registered a record 138 memecoins in April, according to one analyst.

A physical representation of doge and shiba inu token. (Kevin_Y/Pixabay)

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Crypto Monthly Trading Volume Drops for First Time in Seven Months to $6.58T

Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market value, fell nearly 15% in April, ending a seven-month streak.

Crypto spot vs derivatives trading volume with derivatives market share. (CCData)

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hovers Above $62K

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for May 8, 2024.

BTC price, FMA May 8 2024 (CoinDesk)

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Key Bitcoin Indicator Points to Period of Calm in Crypto Market

BTC's volatility risk premium (VRP) has collapsed in a sign of a market trending towards stability, where future uncertainties are less of a concern.

Key bitcoin volatility indicator suggests a period of calm in the crypto market. (Stephanie Klepacki/Unsplash)

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Lyra Finance Now Lets Liquid Restaking Token Holders Earn Extra Yields From Automated Trade Strategies

LRT holders can tokenize any yield-bearing strategy to generate an annualized percentage yield of 10% to 50%.

Coins raining down on an umbrella (Getty Images)

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Settles Into $63K-$64K Range

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for May 7, 2024.

BTC price FMA, May 7 2024 (CoinDesk)

Markets

AI Tokens Lead Crypto-Market Recovery as Nvidia Hits One-Month High

"We are in an AI super cycle right now," one market observer said.

RNDR, an AI-related token, has surged 40% in seven days. (CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin Rebound Has Crypto Options Traders Anticipating $100K

The number of active bitcoin call contracts is significantly higher than puts, indicating bullish market sentiment.

16:9 Stock market rally (sergeitokmakov/Pixabay)

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hovers Around $59K to End Week

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

BTC Price May 3 2024 (CoinDesk)