As the world’s most liquid asset, bitcoin’s price volatility in times of economic crisis likely reflects its independence, not lack of faith.In March 2020, major stock market indexes saw some of the worst price collapses in decades, as markets confronted the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bitcoin was no exception to these economic strains....
Starting today, Bitcoinist will follow Andy Milonakis NFT journey. And by documenting this man’s path, we will document everyone’s. The jury’s still out on NFTs. Are they this cycle’s speculative bubble or are they the art market’s new facade? Is this the beginning of something big or is it just a fad? Will NFTs prove to be a worthy investment? That’s what we’re...
The bitcoin price has historically been volatile and managing investment risk is the key to avoiding another major market sell off.The day that bitcoin becomes less volatile is the day that mass adoption will begin. Or is it that mass adoption will minimize volatility on bitcoin?This is one of the most popular debates in our space as market participants try to...
ETH dipped by approximately 2% in the last 24 hours.
Described by some as an investment roller coaster ride, the value of bitcoin and its unabating volatility can be difficult to comprehend.The fluctuations in bitcoin’s value acts as both a draw and a deterrent to investors, in what has been described by many commentators as a modern-day gold rush. The true extent of bitcoin’s investment volatility can be best understood by examining...
The world’s largest cryptocurrency experienced significant volatility in the last few days.
The bitcoin market’s volatility is a well-cited aspect by naysayers—but what causes it?Mimesis Capital: Inside The Event Horizon, Report #15Why Does Bitcoin’s Price Make Random, Sudden Downward Moves?A common knock on bitcoin is that it is “too volatile.”There is no denying that bitcoin is a volatile asset. Its price action supports this conclusion on nearly all...
The options for investment in decentralized finance are forever expanding, and two protocols are bringing new products to the table. The first product was introduced in a March 18 announcement. The Index Cooperative, in collaboration with DeFi Pulse, unveiled the launch of a new product called the Flexible Leverage Index, or FLI, which is pronounced “fly”. According to the...
Bitcoin set a new high above $50,000 after erratic trading earlier this week, though options markets are not anticipating a drawdown anytime soon.
Bitcoin traders are preparing for an extended short-term correction, as options contracts of 118,000 BTC ($3.5 billion) expire on Jan. 29. Bitcoin Price Volatility Ahead Bitcoin's price fell by a record percentage of 13.1% on Thursday. The...
The efficient market hypothesis butts up against bitcoin's volatile day while Bitcoiners show solidarity in hosting the white paper.
The CEO Brian Armstrong requested Coinbase clients to remain cautious amid extreme volatility in cryptocurrencies.
Since it was introduced in 2009, one of the biggest knocks against Bitcoin has been its lack of price stability. Bitcoin volatility has been a much-discussed topic over the past decade. Some believe that the price of Bitcoin is not stable enough to be used as a currency, while others believe that its price is...
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