Stock market

What Investors Need to Know About Circle’s Listing

Ahead of the crypto firm's public market debut via SPAC, here are the key considerations for potential investors, according to our columnist.

Opinion  ·  9 July 2021

Coinbase Shares Meet Crypto Volatility: First Soar, Then Fall to Close Below Opening Price

The crypto exchange's shares traded above $400, and then into the low $300s, after starting off at $381.

News  ·  14 April 2021
Bitcoin

Anyone Expecting Coinbase to Start Trading at Market Open May Be Disappointed

Historical experience shows that it might take until after noon ET for market makers to work out the price of the initial trade in a direct stock listing.

News  ·  14 April 2021
Bitcoin

As Coinbase Listing Nears, Analysts Pitch Valuations From $19B to $230B

The wide range shows the extreme uncertainty and risk of investing in the fast-moving cryptocurrency industry.

Markets  ·  9 April 2021
Bitcoin

After GME, Dogecoin and Bitcoin, Chinese Traders Are Betting What Will Pump Next

For Chinese investors, including Justin Sun, FOMO has surpassed fear of losing money.

Markets  ·  29 January 2021
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Rebounds From Early Losses, Markets Still Distracted by GameStop

GameStop's stock drama has had a galvanizing effect on stocks, bitcoin and even dogecoin.

Markets  ·  28 January 2021
Podcasts

A ‘Santa Claus Rally’ for the Stock Market?

Since 1969, 34 out of 45 years have seen a late December rally. Here are 5 reasons why that might not happen this year.

People  ·  4 December 2020
Podcasts

Why the Stock Market Is Poised for Its Worst September Since 2011

Last week saw the third-biggest outflow from stock funds in history, and the dollar is the strongest it’s been since April. Here’s what’s going on.

People  ·  26 September 2020
Podcasts

Did Corporate Insiders Perfectly Predict the Market Top?

In August, the volume of personally owned stock sold by corporate executives reached its highest level since 2015, followed by a 10% decline in the S&P500 in September.

People  ·  24 September 2020
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Rises With Stocks as EU Agrees to €750B in Coronavirus Stimulus

Bitcoin edged higher on Tuesday as stock markets cheered the EU's decision to approve a landmark coronavirus recovery fund.

Markets  ·  21 July 2020
MakerDAO

What the Stock Market’s ‘Robinhood Rally’ Means for Bitcoin

The largest 50-day rally in stock market history and even shares of bankrupt companies are up more than 100%. What is going on?

People  ·  9 June 2020
Gold

Cash Is the New Safe Haven as Crypto, Gold Continue to Tank

It turns out cold, hard cash with a helping of government bonds - not bitcoin or gold - is where people turn in the face of a pandemic and "apocalyptic" market turmoil.

Markets  ·  12 March 2020
Tokens

Numerai Opens Crypto-Powered Stock Betting Market to the Public

Numerai's decentralized Erasure marketplace has publicly launched, targeting hedge funds with its stock market predictions.

Business  ·  4 October 2018
Bitcoin

S&P 500 or Cryptocurrency: Just How Big Is Bitcoin’s Price Explosion?

Bitcoin price gains are impressive. But when compared to traditional asset investment, how big is big? And are there downsides?

Markets  ·  15 August 2017