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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Markets

Bitcoin Jumps Past $111K, XRP, SOL, ETH Rally as Japanese Shares Hit Record High

On-chain data offered bullish cues to bitcoin.

BTC's price chart. (CoinDesk)

Markets

Japan Considers Allowing Banks to Trade Digital Assets Such as Bitcoin: Report

The reform would enable banks to trade cryptocurrencies similarly to stocks and bonds, with regulations to ensure stability.

japan, flag. (DavidRockDesign/Pixabay/Modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin Price Could Collapse to $70K or Lower as Bull Market Is Over: Elliott Wave Expert

Elliott Wave expert foresees a major bitcoin bear market that could last until late 2026.

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XRP, SOL Break Ahead With Bullish Reset in Sentiment as Bitcoin and Ether Stay Stuck in the Gloom

XRP, SOL options flash renewed bullish signal, contrasting bitcoin and ether.

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

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Crypto Markets Today: BTC, Altcoins Plunge as Liquidity Tightens and Gold Demand Soars

Bitcoin drops below its 200-day average to near $104,500 amid broad sell-off; $1.2B in liquidations signal mounting stress as traders brace for further downside.

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Ethereum-Based Uniswap Adds Solana Support in Win for Tackling DeFi Fragmentation

This could simplify the user experience, removing the need to use complex bridges or switch between different wallets and applications

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Markets

Bitcoin Hits Most Oversold Level Against Gold in 3 Years as BTC Risks Falling Below $100K

The BTC/Gold ratio looks most oversold since November 2022, according to the RSI indicator.

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Record Surplus in September Highlights U.S. Fiscal Momentum as Bitcoin Struggles

While bitcoin hovers near $105,000, stronger government revenues and a record September surplus point to improving fiscal conditions.

Jamieson Lee Greer, U.S. Trade Representative sits with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ( CC by 4.0/Reuters/Modified by CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin Drops Below $107K, XRP, ADA Down 17% on Week as Traders Await Risk-Taking Mode

The tone in risk markets soured again overnight as traders rotated back to stablecoins, avoiding bitcoin and smaller tokens ahead of key Federal Reserve and geopolitical catalysts.

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Bitcoin Slips Below 200-day SMA as 10-Year Treasury Yield Hits Lowest Since April

Futures tied to the S&P 500 continue to signal risk-off, bolstering haven demand for bonds.

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