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Institutional FOMO? CME Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Soars to $841M

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Time Stamp: August 11, 2020 8:15 PM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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Today the open interest on Chicago Mercantile Exchange Bitcoin (BTC) futures reached a new all-time high at $841 million. Although this can't be deemed bullish on a standalone basis, it does signal that professional investors' interest in Bitcoin continues to grow at an immense rate. Further proof of this comes as MicroStrategy, a Nasdaq-listed company worth more than $1.2 billion, announced the acquisition of 21,000 Bitcoin for $250M. This shows that regardless of what critics have said about cryptocurrencies, savvy investors and entrepreneurs have recently built sizable positions in Bitcoin and some altcoins.CME

Here’s the Crucial Trading Range That Will Determine Bitcoin’s Macro Outlook

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Time Stamp: August 11, 2020 7:00 PM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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Bitcoin has been caught in a firm consolidation phase but is now showing some signs of weakness The cryptocurrency is currently pushing down towards its key support within the mid-$11,000 region as its bulls falter There is currently a massive trading range that analysts are closely watching Which of the range boundaries that the crypto breaks above – or below – first will likely offer significant insight into its near-term trend Some respected traders are also gearing up to short the upper end of this trading range This is a

The Stars are Aligning for Ethereum’s Price; But Will Bears Prevail?

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Time Stamp: August 11, 2020 4:00 PM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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Ethereum has been struggling to garner any further upwards momentum in recent times This comes as the cryptocurrency struggles to break above the heavy resistance that has emerged around $400 ETH has been moving in lockstep with Bitcoin – which is also struggling to break its resistance at $12,000 Until both of these digital assets are able to push higher and shatter the massive selling pressure they are currently facing, they will likely extend their macro consolidation phases Analysts are noting that there are a plethora of different factors counting

Five Signs The 30% Band Protocol (BAND) Correction Is Just Starting

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Time Stamp: August 11, 2020 11:00 AM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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Band Protocol is one of August’s best-performing crypto assets, right behind the showstopping Chainlink and other hot tokens. The altcoin is up over 300% month to date, but a 15% correction began overnight. Is this just a healthy pullback, or will the asset retrace further than most investors are prepared for? Here are five bearish signals that the Band crash may only be beginning.  DeFi And Decentralized Oracles Spark Mini-Crypto Bubble, 300% Returns Month-to-Date The cryptocurrency market is on fire, with nearly every asset posting major gains over the last

Bitcoin May Start a New Consolidation Trend After Facing Another $12k Rejection

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Time Stamp: August 10, 2020 7:00 PM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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Bitcoin is currently consolidating beneath $12,000 after facing a slight rejection at this level overnight The cryptocurrency has been struggling to break above this resistance for over a week One analyst is now noting that the resistance here may hold strong for the days to come, with BTC now kicking off a new consolidation phase Once the benchmark digital asset can break above this level, analysts are noting that a move to $13,000 will likely take place rapidly Bitcoin is currently facing some lackluster price action as it trades just

Bitcoin Bulls Fight for Key Resistance as Analysts Target Rally to $14k

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Time Stamp: August 10, 2020 2:00 PM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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Bitcoin has witnessed some immense turbulence throughout the past few weeks, but has mostly been seeing a consolidation phase throughout the past several days The cryptocurrency is now battling to surmount $12,000 – a resistance level formed just over one week ago This level has been briefly surmounted on multiple occasions, but each time has been followed by an influx of selling pressure that sends it lower The cryptocurrency is now at a pivotal point, as analysts are noting that a break above this level could be all that is

Top Free Bitcoin Casinos in 2020

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Time Stamp: August 10, 2020 7:07 AM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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We’re looking for free bitcoin casinos that not only deliver on the goods (free Bitcoin), but also offer us an entertaining and fun way of getting there. We’ll be breaking it down and looking at the top free Bitcoin faucet casinos, top casinos offering free spins and top casinos offering no deposit bonuses. Get ready crypto enthusiasts, we’re opening up a whole new can of worms! Here are the top free Bitcoin casinos.What is Free Bitcoin?Free Bitcoin is essentially the same thing as Bitcoin (the OG digital currency) but only

Q&A: How Blockchain Could Transform the Art Industry

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Time Stamp: August 10, 2020 6:11 AM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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The art world has had a tough time lately. The coronavirus pandemic has forced many galleries and museums to close, with sales of premium pieces also affected.But there could be a solution that helps the industry get back on its feet and achieve much-needed digitization: blockchain. Here, we talk to Niko Kipouros, founder and CEO of 4ARTechnologies, about how this technology could transform the way we purchase and own artwork — and even ensure that the provenance and authenticity of masterpieces are never doubted.1. What are the biggest challenges facing

UAS: The First Government to Bring Blockchain Development to The Masses

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Time Stamp: August 10, 2020 3:39 AM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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What constitutes development? Would one know it when they saw it? More importantly, why should it matter whether or not a nation attains it? Answers to these seemingly simple questions are as varied as people are. However, simply put, development is the expansion of a nation’s economy, complemented with a significant rise in its citizens’ living standards. From this, it is apparent that development is visible—additionally, its attainment matters. Africa, compared to other regions, is underdeveloped, albeit resource-rich. Ironically, incomes continue to rise across the continent while a majority of