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's 'Kimchi Premium' Has All But Evaporated

CoinDesk data shows that the gap between South Korea's bitcoin prices, and those shown by the global market, closed over the course of February.

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Theft-Hit NEM Nosedived, But It Wasn't February's Big Crypto Loser

February is officially in the books for the crypto markets, though some coins may be left wishing they could turn back time.

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Bitcoin Struggles to Pass $11K Amid Low Volumes

Bitcoin passed above the $11,000 mark this morning, but low volumes could be capping gains.

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Litecoin Booms in February But 'Golden' Crypto Takes Price Podium

Lesser known DigixDao was February's top-performing large-cap cryptocurrency, data from CoinDesk reveals.

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In Consolidation Mode, Bitcoin Awaits Decisive Move

Bitcoin is stuck in $10,000 range and could witness a big move in either direction, technical charts indicate.

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Bitcoin Brushes $11K as Bull Case Strengthens

Having tested $11,000 this morning, bitcoin could close the month on a positive note, chart analysis indicates.

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Bitcoin Cash Gains on 38% Rise in Trading Volume

Bitcoin cash is on the rise amid rising volumes, but can it break out of the bearish falling-channel pattern?

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Bull Return? Bitcoin Eyes $11K After Upside Break

As bullish indicators strengthen, bitcoin now looks set to extend gains to $11,000 or higher, chart analysis indicates.

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Litecoin Price Outperforms But Nears Key Resistance

Litecoin is solidly bid amid positive news flow today, but is nearing a key technical resistance above $230.

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Bitcoin Eyes $10K, But Price Outlook Favors Bears

Bitcoin's recent drop below $10,000 has strengthened the bearish indicators on the weekly chart, though a limited corrective rally may lie ahead.

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