Decentralized Trading and Coordinated Manipulation Drive Bitcoin’s Volatility — Here’s What’s Going On

On the 2nd of August, the bitcoin community watched in disbelief as Bitcoin hit $12k and then fell by $1,500 within minutes. The flash crash was the inverse of what the crypto community projected would happen, as Bitcoin was deemed to at least reach the $15K or even the $20K mark before experiencing a significant […]

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Remembering The Kodak Crypto ICO As Stock Prices Soar

Bitcoin’s signature volatility is finally returning, but not even the crypto market has been pumping like Kodak stocks. The photography powerhouse surged Wednesday as high as 500% intraday following news the Trump administration tapped the firm to produce generic pharmaceuticals.

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2 Major Reasons Why Bitcoin Risks Falling Towards $8,500

A prolonged period of low volatility is setting Bitcoin towards a big price move. The short-term bias for the cryptocurrency remains neutral as it trades inside a $300 trading range. Nevertheless, three separate technical indicators put Bitcoin at the risk of breaking lower towards $8,500.

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Kraken Report: Bitcoin Getting Increasingly Correlated with S&P 500

Kraken’s June 2020 Bitcoin Volatility Report posits that bitcoin (BTC) annualized volatility crashed to a 6-month low of 51 percent and a reversal in the coin’s bullish trend increased its correlation with the S&P 500 from 0.

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This Crucial Bitcoin Support Could Propel BTC as High as $11,500

Bitcoin has stabilized following yesterday’s slight volatility, which allowed it to climb as high as $9,450 before hitting some notable resistance Bitcoin has now broken out of the tight trading range that it was previously caught within Analysts do believe that it is laying the groundwork to make a notable upside movement in the days ahead According to one well-respected options trader, this movement could send it as high as $11,500 due to the strength […]

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Bitcoin Started Moving in Sync With S&P 500, Volume Dropped, Kraken Says in June Volatility Report

According to the crypto exchange’s report, June was the most uneventful month for Bitcoin (BTC) trading since February and was marked by a reversal in correlation trends with gold and the S&P 500.

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Bloomberg: Eerily Low Bitcoin Volatility Will “Resolve Via Higher Prices”

Bitcoin’s volatility has been eerily low over recent weeks. As Bitcoinist has covered extensively, indicators tracking the metric have plunged to multi-month lows as BTC has been caught between $8,500 and $10,000.

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Can Bitcoin breach $10,500 already?

Bitcoin has been seeing a drop in volatility lately, with its price range-bound for a while now. In fact, the extended bear market has also contributed to new entrants emerging less optimistic, and thThe post Can Bitcoin breach $10,500 already? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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This Technical Factor Suggests Bitcoin Will Soon See Explosive Volatility

Bitcoin’s bulls are currently engaged in an intense battle to break above the heavy resistance the cryptocurrency faces at $9,500. The selling pressure seen here has been enough to stop the benchmark digital asset from seeing any type of intense uptrend, but it still remains a possibility that this level is shattered in the near-term. […]

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Bitcoin Aims High, Is DeFi a Bubble? ICX & DUSK Technicals (and More): Crypto News Roundup

Despite some volatility, the Bitcoin price remained, by and large, stable last week as it hovered in a range between $9,250 and $9,500. The bulls may have a slight upper hand at this juncture. The alpha-crypto broke out from a descending resistance line yesterday and now appears to be aiming for an upward move towards […] The post Bitcoin Aims High, Is DeFi a Bubble? ICX & DUSK Technicals (and More): Crypto News Roundup appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Bitcoin Braces for Breakout, IOTA Signals Long-Term Reversal, & More: Crypto News Roundup

Despite relatively high volatility over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin continues to remain anchored in the mid-$9,000s. On a slightly longer time scale, it appears that the alpha-crypto has been consolidating sideways in a roughly $1,500 range since early May 2020.

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Bitcoin Nears ‘Monster Move’ — Price to Hit $10.5K or $7K Next?

Bitcoin’s daily volatility is reaching monthly lows. Since the onslaught at $10K, traders have been in fear of what’s to come. At current levels, it looks both possible for Bitcoin to break above and reach highs of $10,500 or break below $9K and flatten at $8,500.

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Bitcoin and S&P 500 Cointegration has Trillions of Money Dripping Down into BTC

Bitcoin is back to trading around $9,500 after experiencing volatility earlier this week and last week before that. Bitcoin’s losses and gains have been in line with the US stock market which also posted gains on the hopes that the decision by the Federal Reserve to buy corporate bonds would propel a V-shaped recovery. The […]

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Here’s What Comes Next After Bitcoin Closed Above Yearly Resistance at $9,500

Bitcoin’s buyers and sellers engaged in a heated battle yesterday just prior to the cryptocurrency’s critical monthly close This led it to see heightened volatility, with bulls prevailing over bears Buyers were able to propel the cryptocurrency above a massive monthly resistance level that has been holding strong throughout part of 2019 and all of 2020 The close above this level could be a bullish catalyst Bitcoin has been seeing some turbulence as it consolidates […]

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Bitcoin Price Around $9,500 as $328M in BTC Derivatives on CME Expire Later Today

Coinspeaker Bitcoin Price Around $9,500 as $328M in BTC Derivatives on CME Expire Later TodayThe expiration of $328 million in BTC derivatives can lead to more volatility. Now Bitcoin price has gone slightly below the $9,500 level.

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These 2 Trends Shows that Wall Street is in a Bitcoin Buying Frenzy

Bitcoin has been subjected to unprecedented turbulence throughout the past few months, declining to lows of $3,800 before rocketing to highs of $10,500 This volatility hasn’t been enough to thwart large market players from foraying into the digital asset Macro investor Paul Tudor Jones has been one of the first traditional investors to publicly profess his interest in BTC, but data shows that he isn’t the only one on Wall Street who is buying Bitcoin […]

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With few blocks away from Halving, here’s how Bitcoin has been performing so far today

Today has been extremely volatile for Bitcoin breaking above $9,000 just to crash in the next few hours. We are seeing a 1% price move on 1-minute candlesticks all the time. However, even after such high volatility Bitcoin is still trading around $8,500, the midpoint between $9,200 and $8,000 basically. Looking at the 1-hour chart, […]

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It’s a Critical Moment for Bitcoin as Analysts Eye a Move to $14,000

Bitcoin saw some notable overnight volatility that caused it to post an upswing followed by a swift rejection, before once again climbing higher The benchmark cryptocurrency is now moving to test its next key resistance that sits at roughly $9,500 Analysts are now noting that a clean break throughout a heavy overhead supply region just above BTC’s current price could be just what it needs to make a move up to $14,000 Bitcoin’s intense uptrend […]

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Crypto traders go into hiding as BitMEX continues losing market share

The crypto market has been subjected to immense volatility throughout 2020, with Bitcoin plummeting to lows of $3,800 in mid-March before incurring an intense rebound that has since led it all the way up to highs of $9,500.

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Here’s Why Bitcoin Could Rally to $10,000 Before Seeing a Brutal Decline

Bitcoin’s intense volatility seen yesterday didn’t let up overnight, as the benchmark cryptocurrency pushed as high as $9,500 before facing a swift rejection The crypto has been able to stabilize within the upper-$8,000 region in the time since Analysts are now noting that this strong upwards momentum could lead BTC as high as $10,000, although it may face a brutal rejection at this level that leads it significantly lower Bitcoin and the aggregated cryptocurrency market […]

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Price Volatility Declines in Contrast to S&P 500

As coronavirus upends economic patterns, the S&P 500 continues a rocky run while bitcoin’s volatility has declined.

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Bitcoin's '13 March' crash could just be the beginning; more volatility in April?

The 13 March drop for Bitcoin had implications wider than previously anticipated. Plenty of records were set that day. Previously uncorrelated, Bitcoin became widely correlated with the S&P 500.

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Strange Days: S&P 500 Volatility Enters Bitcoin Territory

In a role reversal befitting these topsy-turvy times, Wall Street has recently seen more turbulence than the top cryptocurrency.

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Shift of Bitcoin from “weak to strong hands” may be an impetus for massive momentum

The recent volatility within the cryptocurrency markets has led a significant amount of Bitcoin to change hands, with massive selling pressure overwhelming buyers and resulting in a capitulatory decline that led it to drop from highs of $10,500 to lows of $3,800.

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Bitcoin to See Major Increase Based Off of Three Economic Signals

It’s been a difficult time for the stock market. S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average have lost over 30% value in march by far. These numbers also signal major volatility, with swings of more than 1,000 points.

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Data Shows Bitcoin Miners are Now Unprofitable; Here’s What This Means for BTC

Bitcoin has been on a wild ride over the past several weeks and months, with the benchmark cryptocurrency plummeting from recent highs of $10,500 to lows of $3,500 before garnering significant buying pressure that has since sent it back to its current price within the mid-$5,000 region.

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Tesla (TSLA) Stock Shows Volatility, Price Crashes to $500 Despite Dow Recovery on Friday

Coinspeaker Tesla (TSLA) Stock Shows Volatility, Price Crashes to $500 Despite Dow Recovery on FridayThe Tesla (TSLA) stock price has crashed 45% from its 2020-high in less than a month's time.

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Deribit Pumps 500 BTC Into its Own REKT Insurance Fund

It’s a wild ride out there as insane volatility catches both derivatives traders and exchanges off-guard. Not only did BitMEX suffer a “hardware” issue but Deribit also went down and saw its insurance fund get REKT.

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Bitcoin is About to Tap a Trendline that Could Send the Crypto Market on an Explosive Rally

The crypto market has been caught within an intense bout of volatility over the past several days and weeks, which has been led by Bitcoin’s capitulatory decline from recent highs of $10,500 to lows of $7,700 that were set today.

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Bitcoin May See Substantial Increase Based on 3 Economic Signals

Last week was another harrowing time for stock traders. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1%, and the S&P 500 shed 1. 7%. These numbers also belie the massive volatility, with swings of more than 1,000 points twice.

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S&P 500 Looks Like 'Bitcoin Dump' with $3.4 Trln Erased in Days: Analyst

No, it's not a Bitcoin chart. The coronavirus scare brings crypto-level volatility to traditional markets

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Bitcoin Now in Firm Bull Territory; Here’s Why a Move to Fresh 2020 Highs is Imminent

Bitcoin (BTC) saw some intense bull-favoring volatility this morning when the cryptocurrency rallied from $9,600 to over $10,000, with the latest upwards movement marking an ardent defense of the support that exists around $9,500.

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Bitcoin dips $400 overnight before retaking $10,500: Is this what a bull market looks like?

Bitcoin’s price action has left many wondering whether this is what a bull market looks like as the bulls and bears appear to be at war trying to gain control of the trend. Bitcoin is going wild The flagship cryptocurrency is going through a period of high volatility today.

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What Raging Forex Volatility Tells Us About Friday’s Stock Market Plunge

As the U.S. stock market falls amid coronavirus concerns, forex has sprung to life, hinting that the sudden weakness in the S&P 500 is real. The post What Raging Forex Volatility Tells Us About Friday’s Stock Market Plunge appeared first on CCN.com

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Bitcoin May Look Like a “Rocket Ship,” But Investor Euphoria Remains a Problem

Bitcoin (BTC) has been caught within the throes of immense bull-favoring volatility over the past several weeks, which has allowed the cryptocurrency to put significant distance between its recent lows of $6,400 and its current price of $9,500.

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Coinbase going offline leads to insane Bitcoin volatility; here’s what could happen next

Bitcoin (BTC) just experienced some wild volatility, with bulls catalyzing a sharp upwards movement to highs of $9,500 before bears ramped up the selling pressure and led the cryptocurrency to dip all the way to $9,200.

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Crypto Market Forecast: 6th January

Volatility returned to the crypto markets this week. The BTC price bounced strongly over the weekend jumping by over US$500 in value after 5 days of bearish price activity. It was also a good week for blockchain fundamentals as segwit usage on Bitcoin hit an all time high and Monero's privacy abilities were publicly endorsed by a Europol analyst.

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Bitcoin Whale Activity Picked Up Just Before Price Swing, Data

The past four months saw Bitcoin volatility continue to rise, as prices moved between highs above $10,000 and lows near $6,500. But transaction levels also tell a story of sudden activity just before or during active rally phases.

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Bitcoin is Entering a Critical Junction; Here’s What Analysts are Saying

Analysts widely anticipated Bitcoin to begin incurring heightened volatility following its recent movement up to $7,500 that was instantly followed by a full retrace. Despite these expectations, BTC has remained stuck within the $7,200 region as it struggles to garner any momentum.

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CV Market Watch™: Weekly Crypto Trading Overview (November 22-29, 2019)

Bitcoin (BTC) increased its volatility, moving between $7,000 and $7,500.

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Bitcoin Taps Lower Boundary of Bullish Channel; Break Below Could Spark Massive Sell Off

Bitcoin (BTC) has been caught in the throes of immense volatility over the past several days and weeks, with the cryptocurrency recently dropping to lows of $6,500 before posting a sharp bounce to $7,400.

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Bitcoin remains in firm bear trend until it reclaims $8,000 — here’s why

Bitcoin has continued to face heightened volatility in the time following yesterday’s sell-off that sent it as low as $6,500, as its price was able to climb nearly $1,000 after tapping this level, signaling that this may be a massive near-term support region for the embattled cryptocurrency.

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Dow Strings Together 3rd Straight Loss Amid Rising Market Volatility

The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq declined on Thursday. Investors failed to…

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Bitcoin Price to Outpace S&P 500 Next Year, Say 168 Financial Experts

Bitcoin (BTC) will most likely perform better than the S&P 500 stock index, believe nearly half of the 350 financial professionals polled by Chainalysis. Volatility Undermines Gains Potential Despite short-term volatility, Bitcoin will be the most promising asset class in the coming year, believe financial experts in a Chainalysis poll.

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Technicals Lean Bullish as Massive Bitcoin Price Move Brews

Bitcoin (BTC) is about to see a massive bout of volatility, according to a long-term technical indicator. Sure, the leading cryptocurrency spiked by 42% two weeks back, surging from $7,300 to $10,500 seemingly on the news that China’s President was calling for the formal adoption of blockchain technologies.

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5 Bullish Signals for Bitcoin Market & Why it is “Perfectly Positioned For A Super Cycle”

Since surging to $10,500 on Oct. 26, Bitcoin has been trading above $9,000 levels. Currently, we are down by 2. 39% while managing the daily trading at $501 million. The same week, Bitcoin hit $10,500, the price saw a five-month low.

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What Drove Bitcoin Price to $10,500? Not Chinese Crypto Traders, Apparently

Bitcoin has seen an absolute whirlwind of the past 48 hours. As you likely know, the leading cryptocurrency has traded within a massive $3,300 price range as crypto markets have incurred their latest bout of volatility after weeks of lull.

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Flash Crash Sends Bitcoin Price Below Key Moving Average

Ouch. Over the past few hours, Bitcoin has finally seen some volatility play out after a multi-week lull, plunging below $7,500 after holding in the low-$8,000s for days on end. Per previous reports from NewsBTC, this move largely caught traders off guard, with there being a massive long liquidation event of over $200 million on.

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Bitcoin Price Pumps to $8,800, Plunges by 5% in Rapid Succession

Well, would you look at that — within the span of literally an hour, the Bitcoin price surged to $8,820 to dump to $8,350 just minutes later. The range of this move is nearly $500 — some 5. 2% at current price points.

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