Get the weekly summary of crypto market analysis, news, and forecasts! This Week’s Summary The crypto market ends the week at a total market capitalization of $2,17 trillion. Bitcoin continues to trade at around $62,300. Ethereum experiences no changes and stagnates at around $2,400. XRP is down by 2%, Solana by 1%, and Dogecoin by 3%. Almost all altcoins are trading in the red, with very few exceptions. The DeFi sector decreased the total value of protocols (TVL) to around…
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Bitcoin Investors Have Become Less Fearful After the May Crash
Since the price of BTC crashed by 60%, from $50,000 to $30,000, the general sentiment in investors has come down to neutral levels. In addition, The Fear and Greed index has returned to a less fearful state. The Fear and Greed index is a popular tracking website that calculates multiple data kinds, such as volume, social media, surveys, and volatility. It thereby gives the general feelings of investors in the current landscape of the BTC market. Normalized Sentiments The price…
4 years ago
Nigeria’s Central Bank Bans Banks From Serving Crypto Traders and Exchanges
A few months after news of an upcoming regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies in Nigeria, crypto traders in the country have been faced with shocking news from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The apex bank has ordered financial institutions in Nigeria to stop offering banking services to crypto exchanges and other related businesses. In a circular issued by the CBN on Friday, February 5th, 2021, the regulator demanded that all Deposit Money Banks(DMBs), Non-Financial Institutions (NBFIs), and Other Financial Institutions…
4 years ago
Tradeliz Unveils Crypto Social Network with Real Trading Statistics
On Feb 5, 2020, Tradellze, a decentralized crypto traders' network, announced its trading terminal's rebranding into a social ecosystem backed by real trading statistics. The Tradelize platform makes trading crypto straightforward for professionals while allowing newbies to view, study and copy top traders' strategies in real-time. The product introduces a unique social network that opens digital asset trading to both pros and novice traders. This latest rebranding effort enables private investors to verify stats and statements made by pro crypto…
4 years ago
South African Crypto Traders Risks Two Years In Prison For Tax Evasion
South Africa's tax authority, the South African Revenue Service (SARS), has recently requested that every taxpayer in the country send it an audit of their cryptocurrency purchases and trades. According to a Tax Consulting South Africa report, a South African firm offering tax advice, consulting, and compliance services, the company said that it had been approached by many taxpayers who had received the audit request. SARS had requested basic information regarding each taxpayer's returns in addition to the reason for…
4 years ago
The Best Cryptocurrency Exchanges for Newbie Traders
Finding the best cryptocurrency exchanges for newbie traders can seem daunting. For a new user, it's hard to know where to begin. There are dozens of popular crypto exchanges at this time. Each exchange has its features, and many serve niche markets. Rather than wade through the masses until you find an exchange you like, some top platforms have earned a reputation as a wise starting point for newbie traders. KuCoin KuCoin is a popular exchange that has been described…
4 years ago
Traders Lose $805 million Following Bitcoin Flash Crash
Bitcoin’s rise in the past few weeks has been an exciting ride for traders and investors who have been able to rack in profits. However, the recent developments in the last 24 hours show the thin line between profits and losses. $805 million Liquidated Bitcoin made quick gains in the early hours of the day, surging past the $18,000 barrier to set a new yearly high of $18,472. Soon after achieving this milestone, Bitcoin suffered a flash crash within minutes,…
5 years ago
Bitfinex Launches Shimmer, Its Own Trade Surveillance System
Bitfinex, a major digital currency exchange, announced on Tuesday the deployment of Shimmer, a proprietary surveillance tool to combat market abuse on the crypto trading and promote orderly trading. Bitfinex is a popular crypto trading platform for integrating the latest innovative tech to deliver high-performance trading solutions to its users. Paolo Ardoino, CTO at Bitfinex, said on Twitter that Bitfinex has chosen to develop its state-of-the-art surveillance system to meet the complex demand of an evolving digital asset class and…
5 years ago
The Difference between Investors and Traders in the Crypto Market
Before buying any cryptocurrency, you must decide if you want to be an investor or a trader. Familiarizing yourself with the difference will save you from massive loss. The worst thing you could do when entering crypto markets is an investor who thinks like a trader or vice versa. People can use the coins to purchase goods or services, buy and hold cryptos, diversify their portfolios, or buy and sell cryptocurrencies to profit from short-term price movements. These participants use…
5 years ago