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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Dogecoin Hits New All-Time High After eToro, Gemini Listings

Multi-asset brokerage eToro announced support for the cryptocurrency Monday.

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Now's the Time to Bet on Volatility in Bitcoin and Ether Markets: Options Experts

"Buying options in this low implied volatility environment is extremely interesting," one crypto firm says.

Bitcoin is experiencing moderate turbulence as options expiration draws close.

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DeFi Oracle Umbrella Network Migrates to Binance Smart Chain From Ethereum

"BSC integration will reduce transaction costs by up to 90+ percent vs Ethereum," Umbrella Network said.

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Ether's Price Rally Above $3.2K Appears Spot-Driven, Boding Well for Further Gains

"Ether's spot-driven rally is primarily due to excitement around the impending EIP 1559 upgrade," one market expert said.

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Ether, on Winning Streak, Surges to Record Over $3.2K, Tops Bank of America on Market Cap

Ether's milestone comes with surging trader interest in the leading smart-contracts blockchain.

Ether's price has surpassed the milestone for the first time.

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Bitcoin Jumps 6% to $57K as Market Shrugs Off $4B+ Options Expiry

Bitcoin tends to perform well in the days following the month-end options settlement, based on recent history.

Bitcoin was rallying Friday.

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Scaling Narrative Propels Polygon's MATIC Token Closer to $1

"The ongoing capital rotation into all things Polygon is showing no signs of abating," one research analyst said.

Polygon is appearing everywhere all of a sudden.

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As Ether Pushes Ever Higher, Crypto Traders Plot Price in Bitcoin Terms

The implication is the ongoing capital rotation out of bitcoin and into ether is likely to continue over the coming months.

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Bitcoin Transfers From Miners to Exchanges Hit 6.5-Month Low

Accumulation by miners is analogous to increased promoter holding of corporate stock and is considered a positive.

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Bitcoin's Recovery Rally Stalls as Fed Meeting Draws to a Close

Analysts expect the Fed to maintain its pro-easing bias.

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