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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Crypto Prices Rise as Trump Announces ‘At Least’ $2K Tariff Dividend Per American

The rally comes after a broader weekly slump, with the CoinDesk 20 (CD20) index recovering from a near 15% drawdown over the week.

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Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Holds $103K as Altcoins Lag and Traders Hedge Downside

Bitcoin steadies above $100,000 after a dip, while altcoins struggle and derivatives data show rising caution across the market.

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How Deep Are Bitcoin Traders Hedging After Recent Price Dip Below $100K?

BTC recently fell below $100,000 as macro uncertainties weighed over spot ETF inflows.

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Bitcoin at Make or Break Level as China Suspends 24% Tariff on U.S. Goods

U.S.-China trade tensions are easing, with China suspending additional tariffs on U.S. goods.

A person looking at multiple trading screens. (sergeitokmakov/Pixabay/Modified by CoinDesk)

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Biggest Loser of NYC Election Polymarket Contract Is Down Almost $1M Betting Against Mamdani

‘fuxfux007’ lost nearly $969,169 making a bold bet against New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mandami.

Zohran Mamdani at the Resist Fascism Rally in Bryant Park on Oct 27th 2024 (Wikimedia Commons)

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XRP Nears 'Death Cross'

XRP's key averages are set to produce a death cross.

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Stream Finance Faces $93 Million Loss, Launches Legal Investigation

DeFi platform Stream Finance is engaging law firm Perkins Coie LLP to lead investigation after an external fund manager disclosed a huge loss.

Stream Finance launches legal investigation after huge loss.

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Solana's Bull Party Ends: Trendline Smashed, Fib Eyed

The bearish momentum is increasing, according to key indicators.

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