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 Tops $40K as Musk Says Tesla May Accept Crypto in Future

"Musk's latest tweet will put the juice to the upside," a market observer said.

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Bitcoin at $200K by Year's End? Some Crypto Options Traders Make That Bet

The long-term bullish bet is akin to buying a lottery ticket.

Bitcoin options traders have recently bet on the cryptocurrency ending 2021 at well below the current price.

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Bitcoin's Steep Price Discount Seems Similar to March 2020 Bottom

Sentiment may have turned a little too bearish, a feature that is often observed at market bottoms.

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Binance's WazirX Issued With Show Cause Notice by India’s Enforcement Directorate

WazirX denied receiving any show cause notice from the agency.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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