Omkar Godbole

Managing Editor, Markets

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.

Latest from Omkar Godbole

Markets

Bitcoin, XRP, Ether Recoup Overnight Losses as Analysts Point to Growing Threat to Fed Independence

Analysts highlighted concerns over the Fed's independence, with two Trump-appointed officials dissenting in favor of a rate cut on Wednesday.

Jul 31, 2025

Major coins recoup overnight losses. (JetalProduções/Pixabay)

Markets

Shiba Inu Eyes Monthly Gain Despite 8% Price Loss

The token's failure to rally despite aggressive burn programs underscores investor preference for utility-driven projects over pure speculation plays.

Jul 30, 2025

Markets

BTC Tentative, Dollar Index Hits 5-Week High as U.S. GDP Grew 3% in Second Quarter

Market observers express concern over potential risks from crowded USD short positions, which could impact equities and crypto markets.

Jul 30, 2025

BTC tentative as dollar index rises. (3D Rendering)

Markets

How Will SEC's Approval of In-Kind Redemptions for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Reshape The Crypto Market?

The SEC approved in-kind creations and redemptions for spot bitcoin and ether ETFs, aligning them more closely with traditional exchange-traded funds.

Jul 30, 2025