Bitcoin Data Indicates Ripe Buying Period as BTC Nears $95K

Economic data and general profit-taking may have dented an early bitcoin (BTC) rally, but data tracking investor behavior indicates buying current price levels could benefit those looking for an entry into BTC markets. Onchain data shows bitcoin’s Spent Output Profit Ratio (SOPR) has crept up to 0.987 as of Friday, suggesting that investors who have […]

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Bitcoin Funding Rates Briefly Went Negative, Usually Marks a Local Bottom: Van Straten

Bitcoin (BTC) has not broken below $90,000 since Nov. 18, and continues to swing between $90,000 and $100,000. The sentiment generally flips bullish when bitcoin approaches $100,000 and investors try to continue the bull market. However, this also works the other way and as bitcoin heads toward $90,000, like on Thursday, investors turn bearish. Bitcoin

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U.S.-Listed Bitcoin Miners Accounted for 25% of Global Network in December: Jefferies

U.S.-listed bitcoin (BTC) miners accounted for 25.3% of the global network in December, Jefferies said in a research report on Thursday. The bank cut its price target for MARA Holdings (MARA) to $20 from $24, while maintaining its hold rating on the stock. The shares rose 0.5% to $18.43 during early trading Friday. Mining profitability

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China’s Central Bank Halts Bond Purchases to Support Yuan, BTC Holds Under $95K

On Friday, China’s central bank took steps to support the yuan, which has been losing ground, with its depreciation being viewed as a potential tailwind for bitcoin (BTC). The People’s Bank of China announced that it will stop purchasing government bonds this month as their demand now overshadows the supply. Experts said the move reflects

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The Bitcoin Iceberg: Buyers Await Beneath The Bearish Surface

The bitcoin (BTC) market resembles an iceberg at the moment, with the surface revealing a dominance of sellers that paints an overtly bearish sentiment. However, at deeper levels beneath the surface, bargain hunters are quietly waiting to snap up coins and potentially put a floor under prices. On the major spot and perpetual futures exchanges,

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Polymarket’s Customer Data Sought by CFTC Subpoena of Coinbase, Source Says

Coinbase Inc. (COIN) is warning customers that a U.S. regulator is demanding information about interactions with prediction market firm Polymarket, according to a person familiar with the situation, and Coinbase has sent messages to customers saying the exchange may have to share that data. Copies of the emails shared with some customers have circulated on

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Crypto for Advisors: 2025 Outlook

In today’s issue, Leo Mindyuk from MLTech provides a crypto outlook for 2025 and highlights key factors that could drive the adoption of these assets. Then, Miguel Kudry from L1 Advisors shares his insights on the topic in Ask and Expert. –Sarah Morton You’re reading Crypto for Advisors, CoinDesk’s weekly newsletter that unpacks digital assets

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CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: RNDR Falls 5.1% as Nearly All Assets Trade Lower

CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index. The CoinDesk 20 is currently trading at 3298.7, down 2.2% (-74.23) since 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday. One of 20 assets is trading higher. Leaders: LTC (+1.9%) and POL (-0.3%). Laggards: RENDER (-5.1%) and ICP (-5.1%).

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