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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stabilizes Ahead of Biden's Executive Order on Crypto

The order, which is expected to be issued this week, could be a source of volatility.

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 06: U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a press conference in the State Dining Room at the White House on November 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. The President is speaking after his Infrastructure bill was finally passed in the House of Representatives after negotiations with lawmakers on Capitol Hill went late into the night. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Dips; Trading Range Could Result in Sharp Price Swings

Analysts expect two or three months of price stabilization before a recovery. Others expect greater volatility.

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Markets

Market Wrap: Cryptos Slide; Analysts Expect a Volatility Spike

Bitcoin's outperformance relative to altcoins suggests a lower appetite for risk among investors.

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Crypto Market Plunges as Russia Invades Ukraine

The crypto market capitalization dropped to $1.5T following Russian attacks on several Ukrainian cities. “The Hash” discusses the financial implications of this geopolitical crisis while taking note of Russia’s cyber warfare capabilities and consequential sanctions. Plus, a look into the utility of cryptocurrencies during political unrest as ATMs in Ukraine are running out of cash while people flee the country. 

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Finance

Coinbase’s Q4 Trading Volumes Set to Increase but Outlook Could Get Gloomy Amid Volatility

Analysts are divided on the outlook for America’s largest cryptocurrency exchange.

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How EIP 1559 Has Affected Fees on Ethereum

Since EIP 1559 was activated in early August 2021, every block now has a set base fee that must be paid in ether in order to be included in a block. Chart of the Day highlights this muted volatility, showing falling gas prices month over month and daily transactions trending downward by about 40% since last November. Christine Lee explains the data on "All About ETH," live from Ethereum Denver 2022.

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Why the Bitcoin Spot Market Is Declining

CoinList Head of Trading Mark Clerkin discusses what could have led the decline in bitcoin spot volumes and the potential impact on spot volatility. “You’re starting to see more transactions occur away from exchanges,” Clerkin said. Plus, his take on crypto going mainstream at this year’s Super Bowl, altcoins analysis and outlook, and more.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rally Strengthens as Trader Sentiment Improves

BTC gained 6% in the past 24 hours, although trading volume remained low.

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Paxful CEO on Launching Bitcoin Educational Center in El Salvador

Crypto trading platform Paxful has opened “La Casa del Bitcoin,” a bitcoin educational center in El Salvador to enable free learning opportunities related to BTC and boost adoption. Paxful CEO Ray Youssef shares insights into the launch, addressing concerns BTC could be too volatile to serve as a national currency.

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