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Podcast Update | The Future of Markets Daily

By Noelle AchesonJan 2, 2024

Key Bitcoin Support Levels to Watch as Volatility Rises

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Bitcoin Bullish Bets Costlier Than Ever as Funding Rates Hit Record 66%

Data tracked by Matrixport show global average perpetual funding rates rose to a record 66% annualized early Monday.

By Omkar GodboleJan 2, 2024

Arbitrage trade opens up on TX (Alexander Grey/Unsplash)

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By Noelle AchesonDec 31, 2023

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CoinDesk Market Index Week in Review

By Noelle AchesonDec 30, 2023

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Crypto Update | Intriguing Regulatory Shifts in Turkey, Nigeria and India

By Noelle AchesonDec 29, 2023

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Crypto Update | Why Mt. Gox Payouts Are Unlikely to Cause a Wave of Bitcoin Selling

By Noelle AchesonDec 28, 2023

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Featured Story | Security Tokens and Tokenized Securities Are Not the Same Thing

By Noelle AchesonDec 27, 2023

Markets

Long Crypto Traders See $190M in Losses as Bitcoin Retreats After Apparent Mt.Gox Repayments

Some $45 million stemmed from altcoin futures in an unusual move – with bitcoin accounting for a relatively lesser $36 million in liquidations.

By Shaurya MalwaDec 27, 2023

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Featured Story | Crypto-Friendly Does Not Mean Crypto-Easy

By Noelle AchesonDec 26, 2023

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CoinDesk Market Index Week in Review

By Noelle AchesonDec 23, 2023

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7:23 PM

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Bitcoin options market is quietly pricing a major downside move

Options data shows traders are bracing for a sharp bitcoin drop as weak demand and fragile positioning leave the market exposed to a break below key levels, a report from Bitfinex shows.

5:50 PM

Negative

Aave loses key risk manager, Chaos Labs, amid contributor exodus and disputes

A key sticking point is Aave’s V4 upgrade, which introduces a new architecture and significantly expands the scope of risk management.

5:13 PM

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Polymarket reveals a 'full exchange upgrade' to take control of its own trading and truth

The $20 billion prediction market is overhauling its infrastructure and launching a native stablecoin to streamline trading as it prepares for a major U.S. expansion.

4:28 PM

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Bitcoin climbs above $70,000 as more contrarian bottoming signs emerge

Sales of bitcoin by prominent holders and executive exits could give hope to the battered crypto sector.

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