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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First Mover: Coronavirus Trillions Get Bitcoiners Wondering if Halving Still Matters

The much talked about halving looks to have been replaced by the coronavirus easing measures as crypto investors' top concern.

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Bitcoin Price Spikes Above $7.1K, Liquidating $23M on BitMEX

Bitcoin's price has jumped by nearly $500, triggering liquidations of futures on crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX.

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Chainlink's Link Token Outperforms Bitcoin as Business Wins Fuel Hype Cycle

Chainlink’s link token is outperforming bitcoin by leaps and bounds, as the oracle network’s various use cases have garnered attention and hype.

HOW IT’S MADE: "Link has a strong fan base that constantly promotes or ‘shills’ the project to potential buyers. This often creates a positive reinforcement cycle, further driving up the price," says an analyst.  (Credit: Shutterstock)

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First Mover: Gold Is Crushing Bitcoin, but Inflation May Bring the Cryptocurrency a Boost

Coin Metrics says bitcoin's correlation with gold has increased in recent weeks.

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More Investors Are Holding Bitcoin Ahead of the Halving, Data Suggests

The number of bitcoins held on exchanges has dropped to 10-month lows as investors decide to HODL.

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Options Market Signals Doubt Bitcoin Price Will Rise After Halving

To the moon or to the cellar? Options traders are buying bitcoin puts, or bearish bets on the cryptocurrency, heading into next month's halving.

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First Mover: Bitcoin Market Goes Into 'Backwardation' Despite Fed's Trillions

Bitcoin futures are trading below the spot price, suggesting expectations of a drop. But there are signs of buying potential, too. Where will the market go next?

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Bitcoin Stuck Below $7K Even as Gold Surges to Over 7-Year High

Gold has left bitcoin behind on a month-to-date basis following a rise to seven-year highs early on Tuesday.

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Bitcoin Ends Four-Week Winning Run With Drop Into Bear Territory

Bitcoin's short-term trend has turned bearish following a drop to $6,600. Further losses could be in the offing, say chart analysts.

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First Mover: Bitcoin's Market Cap Eclipses Citigroup's as Yellen Calls for Big-Bank Dividend Cuts

Bitcoin's price drop since Friday has pushed it back into the red for 2020, but it's still outperforming big bank stocks.

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