The last months in crypto markets have been firmly in the shadow of the looming US presidential elections. Whatever one’s political stance, it was hard to argue that a Donald Trump victory would not be immensely positive for the crypto industry. The ongoing legal fights between US regulators such as the SEC and the crypto industry and the Biden administration’s open hostility to the industry were a constant backdrop of the past years. In sharp…
Uptober is finally upon us. But as Bitcoin’s price picked up, the real standout price action this month has once again come from Solana. The high-performance chain is the main hub for this cycle’s biggest narrative: meme coin trading. Retail traders enjoy the speed, ease of use, and ‘straightforwardness’ of Solana’s trading experience. The fact that popular meme coin launchpads are on Solana just furthers this virtuous cycle. Recently, Solana’s total volume has surpassed that…
One often-shared myth among crypto traders especially bitcoin is that of ‘Uptober’. After a slow summer, markets tend to pick up in October. This is somewhat based on historical data. October is the third-best best performing month for crypto assets after November and April going all the way back to 2012. Expectations for October are set high after the long-awaited Federal Reserve rate cuts finally materialized. And indeed, Bitcoin’s price had started slowly climbing from…
This week, the Federal Reserve delivered a highly anticipated 50 basis point interest rate cut, the first of its kind in over four years. Crypto markets, as expected, reacted swiftly, with Bitcoin jumping over 4% and breaking past the $62,000 level. The broader cryptocurrency market followed, with Ethereum, Solana, and others posting gains as investors recalibrated to the Fed’s more dovish stance. Divided Sentiment in the Wake of the Fed’s Rate Cut But while the…
Markets across the globe are in a state of limbo, as investors anxiously await the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates. With economic uncertainty growing and the crypto market following traditional markets into a downward trend, the anticipation of the Fed rate cuts has kept traders on edge. The current market setup can be described as ‘Waiting for Godot’. But in contrast to the Samuel Beckett play, markets are awaiting the Fed rate cuts.…
As the once vibrant world of crypto finds itself in the throes of late summer sluggishness, the excitement that once-fueled meteoric rises has given way to a growing sense of bad sentiment. Market activity has stalled, with major players like Bitcoin barely moving, and the enthusiasm surrounding emerging technologies and new projects has faded. What was once a space of boundless innovation and opportunity now feels mired in disappointment, as traders grapple with the realization…
The Widowmaker trade is a term used in finance to describe a trade or investment strategy that has historically led to significant losses for those who attempt it. The Widowmaker trade became famous in the 1990s and 2000s. One of the most famous “widowmaker trades” was a bet on the price of Japanese Government Bonds (JGB) going down. Given the Japanese government’s ever-growing debt levels, many traders assumed that the Bank of Japan would not…
With some exceptions, Ethereum has been a pain trade throughout most of this cycle. Major rallies for Bitcoin, Solana, and various meme coins saw the majority of gains this cycle. Ethereum is still up considerably from its 2022/23 lows but relatively less. But this was about to change, or so the expectation of many went. Ethereum Spot ETFs finally began trading on July 23rd. This marks a major milestone for the cryptocurrency market after the…
It is easy to tell the story of Bitcoin’s price movement this year. We first saw a nearly parabolic rise in price following the ETF approval. Bitcoin’s value then fluctuated between $60,000 and $70,000 for several months. Momentum was building up for a breakout either upwards or downwards. The more the traditionally slower summer months approached, the less likely another upward move became. Now that we have seen a clear break below $60,000, any bullish momentum is over. Now, patience…
The bull market of 2024 has lost steam because of the Bitcoin release by Mt. Gox. Bitcoin’s price, which was initially pushed up by ETF flow and the momentum surrounding its halving, has been slowly retreating since it briefly reached a new all-time high in March this year. Altcoins are mostly experiencing a depressing market in 2024. Except for a brief memecoin frenzy, the prices of most projects have steadily declined since early in the year. The market is…