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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The 3 Factors Fueling Ether’s 2020 Rally

Several factors could explain ether’s spectacular gains and determine whether they will continue.

Ether prices, Jan. 1, 2020 to Feb. 26, 2020.

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Bitcoin Erases 38% of 2020 Price Rally as Bears Gain Strength

The stage looks set for a further drop to below $9,000, albeit after a minor bounce.

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Bitcoin Faces Further Losses if Bulls Can't Disrupt Bearish Chart Pattern

Bitcoin has formed a bearish head-and-shoulders pattern with neckline support at $9,400.

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CME Bitcoin Futures Daily Trading Volume Hits 2020 Low - That's a Bullish Sign

Daily trading volume in bitcoin (BTC) futures listed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) dropped to year-to-date lows on Friday.

CME Group Headquarters (CoinDesk Archives)

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$10K Proving a Tough Nut to Crack for Bitcoin's Bulls

Bitcoin needs to break past the session high of $10,028 to revive the immediate bullish setup.

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Bitcoin Chart Indicator Flips Bearish as Price Sees Weak Bounce From $9.4K

Bitcoin's daily money flow index has turned bearish for the first time since early January, supporting the case for further price losses.

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Oil Prices Are Now More Volatile Than Bitcoin

For skeptics and traditional market investors, bitcoin is synonymous with extreme bouts of price volatility. However, in recent times, oil has become a relatively risky asset.

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Bitcoin Traps Buyers With Biggest Daily Price Loss in Three Months

Bitcoin took its biggest daily fall in three months on Wednesday, but prices remain in the bullish zone for now.

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On-Chain Activity Suggests Bitcoin Price Volatility Will Continue, Thanks to 'Whales'

Bitcoin’s price volatility spiked in January and could further increase over the near term because “whales” have begun accumulating coins.

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Bitcoin Bulls Back in the Driver's Seat as Price Crosses $10K

Bitcoin has crossed into bullish territory above $10,000 alongside gold's rally toward seven-year highs.

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