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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Markets

Crypto Markets Today: Zcash Surges to Lead Altcoin Market as Bitcoin Stalls Near $108K

While bitcoin and ether continue to trade within tight ranges, Zcash (ZEC) has extended its extraordinary rally, now up more than 460% in a month.

shadowy figure in a dilapidated neighborhood (Nghia Do Thanh/Unsplash)

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APAC's Biggest Stock Exchanges Push Back Against Digital Asset Treasury Strategies: Bloomberg

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing has challenged at least five companies over plans to buy and hoard large amounts of cryptoassets

Hong Kong's skyline (Chris Lam/CoinDesk)

Markets

Jupiter DEX Launches Kalshi-Powered Prediction Market for F1 Mexico Grand Prix Winner

The platform, powered by Kalshi, allows users to speculate on the race outcome, with initial trading limits set to ensure stability.

Gambling roulette chips betting casino chance. (Pixabay)

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Crypto Bulls and Bears Lose $300M Each as Bitcoin Climbs to $113K, Then Dumps

BTC's overnight decline follows brief recovery attempt late last week and is indicative of how fragile sentiment remains heading into the final stretch of October.

Bulls and bears (Midjourney/Modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin OG Who Profited From Trump’s China Tariffs Now Holds $234M in BTC Short Position: Arkham

BTC has pulled back sharply from Tuesday's high of around $114,000.

BTC OG whale places bearish bet worth millions.

Markets

Bitcoin Jumps Past $111K, XRP, SOL, ETH Rally as Japanese Shares Hit Record High

On-chain data offered bullish cues to bitcoin.

BTC's price chart. (CoinDesk)

Markets

Japan Considers Allowing Banks to Trade Digital Assets Such as Bitcoin: Report

The reform would enable banks to trade cryptocurrencies similarly to stocks and bonds, with regulations to ensure stability.

japan, flag. (DavidRockDesign/Pixabay/Modified by CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin Price Could Collapse to $70K or Lower as Bull Market Is Over: Elliott Wave Expert

Elliott Wave expert foresees a major bitcoin bear market that could last until late 2026.

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Markets

XRP, SOL Break Ahead With Bullish Reset in Sentiment as Bitcoin and Ether Stay Stuck in the Gloom

XRP, SOL options flash renewed bullish signal, contrasting bitcoin and ether.

Computer monitors and a laptop screen show trading charts on a desk overlooking an expanse of water at sunset. (sergeitokmakov/Pixabay, modified by CoinDesk)