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First Mover: Bitcoin’s ‘Halving’ Is Coming Even Sooner Than You Realize

More activity on the bitcoin blockchain means the blockheight, which triggers the halving event, is probably coming faster than anticipated.

Markets  ·  7 May 2020
FTX

First Mover: US Arms of Binance, FTX Push Into Margin Trading, but Likely Not at 100x

Binance.US and the soon-to-launch U.S. unit of FTX aim to offer cryptocurrency margin trading in the American market, but won't be able to provide leverage to the degree offered by overseas competitors.

Markets  ·  6 May 2020
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First Mover: Amid Economic Meltdown, Bitcoin Is Winning as ‘No Value’ Buffett Eats Crow

Bitcoin is beating stocks this year, but it's also crushing the shares of Berkshire Hathaway, whose billionaire CEO said in February that the cryptocurrency had "no value."

Markets  ·  5 May 2020
Bitcoin

First Mover: Capitalism’s Biggest Crisis Isn’t Driving People to Bitcoin – It’s the Volatility

The post-Bretton Woods system is on the ropes, but what's driving interest into bitcoin is price volatility and the upcoming halving event.

Markets  ·  4 May 2020
Markets

First Mover: Tezos Led Crypto Market With Twice Bitcoin’s Gains in April

Tezos is outstripping the usual crypto leaders on the outside track, possibly down to an increase in the number of exchanges offering staking as a service.

Markets  ·  1 May 2020
Bitcoin

First Mover: Bitcoin Now Crushing Gold After Biggest Price Jump in Six Weeks

"Digital gold" has surged past the yellow metal to become one of the year's best performing assets, up more than 20% in 2020.

Markets  ·  30 April 2020
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First Mover: For Bitcoin Prices, Inflation Headlines May Matter More Than the Reality

Money printer goes brrr, but does it necessarily mean big inflation?

Markets  ·  29 April 2020
First Mover

First Mover: Two Weeks From Halving, Bitcoin Rally Brings $10K Into View

With the Bitcoin blockchain's once-every-four-years rewards halving now just two weeks away, some analysts are starting to fix their sights on the next upside target: $10,000.

Markets  ·  28 April 2020
Ether

First Mover: Ether Trounces Bitcoin as Network Sees Surge in Stablecoins

Ether is up more than 50 percent this year, outpacing bitcoin. Is this year's surge in stablecoin issuance playing a role?

Markets  ·  27 April 2020
Markets

First Mover: Bitcoin Jumps as Fed Assets Top $6.5T and Traders Focus on Halving

Bitcoin has already recovered from its "Black Thursday" crash and is beating the S&P 500 year to date. Now all eyes turn to the halving.

Markets  ·  24 April 2020
Newsletters

First Mover: Bitcoin Catches Almighty Dollar Even During 2020’s Dash for Cash

Bitcoin is looking like a store of value again, as major currencies fall behind.

Markets  ·  23 April 2020
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First Mover: What the Oil Price Collapse Means for Bitcoin’s Halving Valuation

What does the crash in black gold mean for digital gold in the important weeks ahead?

Markets  ·  22 April 2020
Newsletters

First Mover: 10 Takeaways for Bitcoin From Negative Oil Prices

Oil futures crashed into negative territory, making bitcoin look like a beacon of stability. But what does the news really mean for the top cryptocurrency?

Markets  ·  21 April 2020
Newsletters

First Mover: Bitcoin Attracting More Buyers, Even With Market Stuck in ‘Extreme Fear’

Analysts say the growing number of small bitcoin accounts might suggest bitcoin is becoming more popular – even as a sentiment index is registering "extreme fear" for the longest period on record.

Markets  ·  20 April 2020
Newsletters

First Mover: Stablecoin Surge Might Herald Bitcoin Binge

Investors might be waiting for the perfect opportunity to pounce.

Markets  ·  17 April 2020