21Shares launches hybrid Bitcoin and gold ETP to enable inflation hedge

21Shares launches hybrid Bitcoin and gold ETP to enable inflation hedge

21Shares, a major issuer of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETP), is launching a new ETP tracking a mix of Bitcoin (BTC) and gold. The Switzerland-based firm on Wednesday announced the launch of the 21Shares ByteTree BOLD ETP (BOLD), a new product aiming to provide inflation protection by tracking an index providing risk-adjusted…

Bitcoin rebounds off 6-week lows amid warning of ‘brutal’ BTC price bull trap

Bitcoin rebounds off 6-week lows amid warning of ‘brutal’ BTC price bull trap

Bitcoin (BTC) reclaimed $39,000 on April 27 after another night of pain saw BTC/USD hit its lowest levels since mid-March. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView “All assets suffer” at hands of rampant dollar Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed the largest cryptocurrency trading at $39,200 on Bitstamp…

Former Jefferies FX brokers launching institutional crypto exchange

Former Jefferies FX brokers launching institutional crypto exchange

Two former Jefferies Financial Group executives are set to launch a new cryptocurrency exchange designed for institutional investors.  Named Crossover Markets Group Inc. the exchange is set to debut in “late summer to early fall” following the closure of a recent seed funding round. The Crossover Markets’ website describes the…

Crypto gaining trust as investment, but still lagging behind other options: Bitstamp report

Crypto gaining trust as investment, but still lagging behind other options: Bitstamp report

Global crypto exchange Bitstamp released its Crypto Pulse survey on Tuesday and concluded that both institutional and retail investors believe that crypto will overtake many traditional investment vehicles within a decade — specifically 8 out of 10, or 80%, of institutional respondents and 54% of retail investors. The survey also polled…

Can Terra blockchain sustain its growth? Research report digs deeper

Can Terra blockchain sustain its growth? Research report digs deeper

Cointelegraph Research fundamentally evaluates Terra in its 50-page report to provide an in-depth analysis of its recent updates, including Columbus-5, the Bitcoin (BTC) acquisition and others. Decentralized algorithmic stablecoins, blockchain integration in real-world payments and 20% APYs on decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols — what is all of this, and is…

Bitcoin fails to hold $40K with traders still hoping for a BTC price relief bounce

Bitcoin fails to hold $40K with traders still hoping for a BTC price relief bounce

Bitcoin (BTC) pierced $40,000 at the Wall Street open on April 26 as its latest relief rally lasted less than 24 hours. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView $39,500 eyed as BTC safety net Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD dropping from local highs of $40,800 on…

Web3 solutions aim to make America’s real estate market more accessible

Web3 solutions aim to make America’s real estate market more accessible

America’s housing market may soon be facing its next bubble as home prices across the country continue to be fueled by demand, speculation and lavish spending that could result in a collapse. Moreover, many homeowners are opting to stay put due to climbing mortgage rates, creating a housing shortage.  Data…

Bitcoin repeats rare weekly chart signal that resulted in 50% BTC price dips

Bitcoin repeats rare weekly chart signal that resulted in 50% BTC price dips

Bitcoin (BTC) is facing a rare chart phenomenon which has historically resulted in 50% price drawdowns, new data shows. In a tweet on April 25, popular account Nunya Bizniz noted a fresh warning sign from two key moving averages on BTC/USD. Analyst: BTC could spend 6 months recovering from dip…