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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Bitcoin Futures 'Backwardation' Points to Weak Institutional Demand: JPMorgan

It's another sign of bitcoin's bearish trend.

"Backwardation" in the bitcoin futures market could be a sign of weak institutional demand, JPMorgan says.

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Indian Government Poised to Loosen Tough Stance on Crypto: Report

It's the latest twist in India's oft-changing posture toward fast-growing crypto markets.

India is yet again reconsidering its posture toward cryptocurrencies.

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Bitcoin Peeps Above $38K on Basel News

The top cryptocurrency hit a high of $38,461 during the European hours, extending Wednesday's double-digit rally.

Bitcoin trade graph candlesticks online

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Bitcoin's 'Rich List' Continues to Snap Up Cheap Coins

Bitcoin's rich list has accumulated 80,000 BTC since the May 19 crash.

Bitcoin (BTC) [14.49.31, 10 Jun, 2021]

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Major Crypto Exchanges Seek India Entry Despite Regulatory Uncertainty: Report

There is a bill pending in parliament, which seeks to ban private cryptocurrencies.

Mumbai, India.

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Bitcoin Jumps Most in 2 Weeks to $36K After El Salvador Passes Currency Law

The cryptocurrency is up from a low price of about $31,000.

Bitcoin chart

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Crypto Exchanges See Biggest Bitcoin Outflow in 7 Months. A Reason to Cheer?

"This traditionally bullish signal should be interpreted with caution and in the context of other indicators," one analyst said.

Blockchain data shows a sudden surge in outflows from big cryptocurrency exchanges, possibly a bullish sign.

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Ether Price Indicator Turns Bearish for First Time Since October

Momentum has deteriorated, supporting a lower high compared with May's peak.

MACD weeekly charts

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Bitcoin, Gold Are Likely to Withstand Fed Taper, SkyBridge Capital Says

They will show resilience even if the central bank curtails its monetary stimulus program.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

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Upside Elusive for Bitcoin as Yellen Says Fed Rate Hike a 'Plus'

Yellen's rate-hike comments and lingering China regulatory concerns dominate market sentiment.

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