Trading

A collection of 28 posts

Bitcoin

Bitcoin Price Drops to $79,170 as Recession Concerns Weigh on Investors

The crypto market faced a sharp downturn today, with Bitcoin falling to a low of $79,170 per unit. This decline reflects broader unease among investors, as the leading digital asset tracks a similar slide in U.S. equities amid growing fears of an economic recession. The sell-off has rippled

Regulations

Cayman Islands Introduces Crypto Regulations with New Licensing Rules for Trading and Custody Providers

The Cayman Islands has introduced significant updates to its cryptocurrency regulatory framework, setting a clear path for businesses involved in virtual asset services. As of April 1, 2025, any entity providing virtual asset custody or operating a crypto trading platform within or from this British Overseas Territory will need to

Bitcoin

Spain's Second Largest Bank BBVA to Launch Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading Services

Spain’s second-largest bank, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA, commonly referred to as BBVA, has taken a significant step into the cryptocurrency market. On Monday, the banking giant announced it has obtained regulatory approval to introduce trading services for Bitcoin and Ethereum, the two leading cryptocurrencies by market cap. This

Bitcoin

Traders Eye New Opportunities as Bitcoin Futures Hit Record CME Gap of $10,350

Fresh data from Bitcoin futures over the weekend show a staggering $10,350 gap, which has set a new record on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. This gap marks the largest price difference ever observed between Bitcoin’s Friday close and Monday open on the CME. For context, this figure dwarfs

Memecoins

Elon Musk Calls Memecoins a Casino on the Joe Rogan Show

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has once again stirred the crypto pot, this time with a candid critique of memecoins during a recent episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience." The billionaire entrepreneur didn’t mince words when he compared the booming memecoin sector to a casino, casting doubt on

Bitcoin

BlackRock Integrates Bitcoin ETF into $150 Billion Model Portfolio

BlackRock, the asset management company with $11 trillion under its purview, has taken a significant step by incorporating its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) into its expansive $150 billion model portfolio business. This move introduces a 1% to 2% allocation of the Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) into its target allocation portfolios,

Solana

CME Group Set to Introduce Solana Futures Trading on March 17

CME Group, widely recognized as the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, has announced plans to roll out Solana (SOL) futures contracts starting March 17, subject to regulatory approval. This move expands the company’s crypto offerings, providing traders with two contract options: a micro-sized contract equivalent to 25 SOL and

Crime

Chinese National Murdered in South Korea Luxury Hotel in Cryptocurrency Deal Gone Wrong

There was a chilling scene in Jeju, South Korea, where a Chinese man in his 30’s was found dead in a luxury hotel, sparking a police investigation into a possible cryptocurrency-related murder. Authorities at Jeju West Police Station are now holding four Chinese nationals—two women and two men,

Crypto

Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Posts His Crypto Portfolio, Reveals Holdings

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder of Binance, has publicly disclosed his personal crypto portfolio. This disclosure comes at a time when Zhao is navigating through the aftermath of legal challenges, yet his investment choices underscore a strong belief in his own platform's native token, BNB. Zhao's

Exchange

Arkham Intelligence to Launch Spot Exchange for Users in 17 U.S. States

Arkham Intelligence, the blockchain analytics firm, has announced its launching a crypto exchange. Starting March 1, users across seventeen U.S. states will gain access to spot trading on the Arkham Exchange, marking a bold step in the company’s mission to shake up a market long dominated by giants

Exchange

Crypto Trading Volumes Hit $18.83 Trillion in 2024, Yet Fall Short of 2021’s Record High

The crypto space in 2024 was a whirlwind of activity, with trading volumes across the top 15 centralized exchanges reaching an impressive $18.83 trillion. That’s a hefty jump from the $8.05 trillion recorded in 2023, marking a growth of over 134%. Binance led the pack as the

Binance

Binance is Considering Moving Back to the US Under Trump Administration

Richard Teng, the CEO of Binance, sees a promising horizon under the new U.S. administration led by President Donald Trump. In an interview with Bloomberg News on the sidelines of the Consensus crypto conference in Hong Kong, Teng shared his optimism about what he describes as a “fresh reset

Memecoins

Dave Portnoy's Memecoin ‘GREED’ Nets Him Over $250,000 in Profits

Barstool Sports' founder Dave Portnoy has once again stirred the pot with his latest memecoin adventure. Known for his brash style and entrepreneurial spirit, Portnoy has leveraged the meme culture within the crypto community to create and manipulate tokens, much to the fascination and sometimes frustration of investors. Portnoy

Crypto

Crypto Market Maker Wintermute Plans US Expansion with New York Office

Wintermute Trading Ltd. is setting its sights on the United States. The company, known for its skills in providing liquidity to the digital asset market, is planning to plant its flag in New York, aiming to introduce new over-the-counter (OTC) products to American traders. Under the leadership of CEO Evgeny

Memecoins

Argentina President Javier Milei's Endorsement Leads to Massive Memecoin Rugpull

In what can only be described as a whirlwind of hype followed by a colossal crash, Argentina's President Javier Milei inadvertently became the face of one of the most dramatic rug pulls in crypto history. The incident centered around a memecoin named Libra on the Solana network, which

Memecoins

Pump.fun Launches Mobile App for Solana Memecoin Trading

The crypto memecoin platform Pump.fun has just unveiled its new mobile app aimed at revolutionizing the way users trade memecoins on the Solana blockchain. This launch represents a step forward in providing a seamless trading experience for digital assets that thrive on meme culture and community engagement, while being

Solana

Coinbase Derivatives Adds Solana Futures to Expand Crypto Trading Options

Coinbase Derivatives has announced the upcoming launch of futures contracts for Solana (SOL). Scheduled to commence on or after February 18, this strategic move by Coinbase marks another milestone in the evolving US crypto exchange landscape. Under the new Donald Trump administration, who returned to office earlier this year with

Memecoins

Barstool Sports Dave Portnoy Starts Trading Solana “Shitcoins”, Warns Others of the Risks

In the crazy world of degenerate crypto trading, where the potential for rapid gains and equally swift losses is a reality, Dave Portnoy, the charismatic founder of Barstool Sports, has become a new voice in the mix. Today, Portnoy took to social media to share his insights on the volatile

Legal

Lawyer Group Burwick Law Starts Legal Action Against Pump.fun Over Memecoin Investor Losses

Burwick Law has publicly announced its pursuit of legal action on behalf of those who have suffered financial losses due to investments in Pump.fun memecoins. This initiative comes after months of collaboration with individuals who have seen substantial monetary losses due to the volatile nature of these memecoins, rugs,

Solana

99% of Pump.fun Traders on Solana Have Yet to See Profits

Recent data from Dune analytics has sparked a conversation about profitability on platforms like Pump.fun, where traders engage in creating and trading Solana based memecoins. According to this data, an overwhelming 99.6% of Pump.fun traders have not managed to lock in profits exceeding $10,000. This statistic

Solana

Raydium DEX Expands Trading Capabilities with New Perpetual Futures on Solana

The world of DeFi on the Solana blockchain has taken a significant step forward with Raydium's latest endeavor. Raydium, known as one of the largest decentralized exchanges (DEXs) on Solana, has now introduced a beta version of perpetual futures trading. This move not only broadens the trading options

Crypto

BBVA Expands Crypto Trading in Europe with New MiCA Regulations

In a significant move towards embracing cryptocurrencies, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA), one of Spain's leading banks, is set to introduce cryptocurrency trading services across Europe. This expansion is facilitated through its subsidiary, Garanti BBVA Kripto, a platform previously known for its crypto custody services. The initiative leverages

Crypto

Morgan Stanley to Offer Crypto Trading Once Trump Gets Into Office

In a move that could shake up the crypto landscape, Morgan Stanley's online brokerage, E-Trade, is reportedly considering diving into the world of digital asset trading. This strategic shift comes at a time when expectations of a more favorable regulatory environment under the Trump administration are gaining traction,

Bitcoin

Bitcoin Bull Run Indicators: Top 5 Metrics to Watch

The cryptocurrency market is notoriously volatile, with Bitcoin often leading the charge into either bullish or bearish territories. For investors looking to ride the wave of the next Bitcoin bull run, understanding the key metrics that signal this shift is crucial. Here's a breakdown of the top five

Crypto

Report Reveals One Third of South Korea Now Holds Cryptocurrency

The crypto fever in South Korea has reached extraordinary levels, with a staggering one in three citizens now holding digital currencies. This surge reflects a broader trend of increasing acceptance and enthusiasm for cryptocurrencies, propelled by recent political developments and a general optimism in the market. The Bank of Korea