Bitcoin News

Market Wrap: Crypto Markets Flatten as Latest Employment Data Throws a Setback for Inflation Hawks
Crypto markets remain fretful about any suggestion the economy is not slowing enough to staunch rising prices.

'Rektober' or 'Rocktober' For Bitcoin Ahead?
Despite ample turmoil in financial markets over the past couple months, bitcoin has stayed remarkably resilient. StockCharts.com Senior Technical Analyst Julius de Kempenaer discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook for the month ahead.

Interest Surges in Bitcoin Speculation; MENA Was Fastest-Growing Crypto Market: Chainalysis
Open interest in bitcoin perpetual swaps has spiked to an all-time high. Plus, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region was the fastest-growing market for crypto adoption from July 2021 to June 2022 according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis.

October Gains in Bitcoin Erase September’s Loss
Despite ample turmoil in financial markets over the past couple months, bitcoin (BTC) is staying remarkably resilient. Bitcoin slid 2.5% in September, while it has climbed over 3% in October so far. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Crucial US Jobs Report Could Test Fed's Resolve, Bitcoin's Resilience
Friday's report from the U.S. Labor Department on nonfarm payrolls is expected to show an addition of 250,000 jobs in September, a slowdown from the 315,000 reported for August.

Interest Surges in Bitcoin Speculation, But It Might Be Bearish
Open interest in bitcoin perpetual swaps – a type of leveraged trading contract in cryptocurrency markets – has spiked to an all-time high.

Bitcoin Hovers Around $20K as US Stock Futures Drop After 2 Days of Big Gains
Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering around $20,000 as investors grow optimistic about a Fed pivot narrative. Wave Financial Managing Director Nauman Sheikh says investors are “coming up with innovative ways to generate yield” in this flat market.

Bitcoin Hovers Close to $20K Amid ‘Uptober’ Optimism
Despite ample turmoil in financial markets over the past couple months, bitcoin has stayed remarkably resilient. Wave Financial Managing Director Nauman Sheikh shares insights into his outlook for bitcoin (BTC) as ‘Uptober’ optimism gains traction on crypto Twitter.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Stays Above $20K as US Stock Futures Drop After 2 Days of Big Gains
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Oct. 5, 2022.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Is Upbeat Above $20K as Investors Grow Optimistic That Steep Rate Hikes Will Soon End; Kim Kardashian and the SEC's Publicity Grab
Crypto and other markets responded favorably to a surprisingly large decline in U.S. job openings, which offer the latest evidence of economic slowing.
