🔍 🔴😞 Market Analysis — 13-11-15

Crypto markets delivered a volatile performance in the past hours, as Bitcoin’s price slipped toward $105,000 after a failed attempt to re-capture former resistance—casting a pall over majors and sending miners into retreat. The mood was further rattled by a sharp selloff in shares of crypto-... ... Read full 🔴😞 Market Analysis — 13-11-15

ETFs in the Crossfire Amid Bitcoin’s Growing Self-Custody Debate

ETFs in the Crossfire Amid Bitcoin’s Growing Self-Custody Debate

A fierce debate is unfolding at the heart of Bitcoin’s intellectual core as industry veterans clash over the future of custody, sovereignty, and the role of ETFs in driving mainstream adoption.The latest spark came from investor Fred Krueger, who endorsed Nick Szabo’s call for a dual strategy.ETFs E…

Harvard's Big Wager on Bitcoin Came Right Before the Bust — WSJ

Harvard's Big Wager on Bitcoin Came Right Before the Bust — WSJ

By Heather GillersThings aren't looking good for Harvard's big bet on bitcoin.The nation's oldest and richest university supersize its wager on the cryptocurrency last quarter, ramping up its holdings in iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF to nearly half a billion dollars. Even after Tuesday's rebound, bitcoi…

Bitcoin ETFs Hit Record $11.5 Billion Volume as Most Investors Slip Into Losses

Bitcoin ETFs Hit Record $11.5 Billion Volume as Most Investors Slip Into Losses

US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds just posted their busiest trading session ever, even as the recent slide in the cryptocurrency’s price has left the average ETF investor holding losses.The surge in activity marks a new phase in the market’s adjustment to this month’s selloff in the sector.Black…

The first-ever 3x levered bitcoin funds are launching in Europe next week. The timing couldn't be worse.

The first-ever 3x levered bitcoin funds are launching in Europe next week. The timing couldn't be worse.

By Gordon GottsegenBitcoin has dropped as much as 35% from its October highTriple leverage and elevated volatility around bitcoin could be a dangerous combination.Bitcoin is having a bad week on top of a rough month: The benchmark cryptocurrency is currently down more than 33% from its October all-t…

Crypto Selloff Accelerates Amid ETF Outflows — Market Talk

Crypto Selloff Accelerates Amid ETF Outflows — Market Talk

The selloff on cryptocurrency markets has accelerated amid exchange traded fund outflows, Saxo strategists say in a note. "Selling was triggered by nearly $900 million in spot bitcoin ETF outflows, led by iShares Bitcoin Trust." The iShares Ethereum Trust ETF also weakened further. Uncertainty aroun…

Ripple Price Falls Below $2 on Day #1 of Bitwise XRP ETF

Ripple Price Falls Below $2 on Day #1 of Bitwise XRP ETF

The XRP price has dropped below the $2.00 psychological level, revisiting levels last seen during the October 10 crash.In comes amid a broader bearish sentiment in the crypto market, that saw the Bitcoin price fall below the $87,000 level and $220 million longs blown out of the water within the hour…