Investing in any financial asset can be a tricky exercise, but this is especially true for the fast-paced cryptocurrency market, which comes with its own unique set of pitfalls and challenges. A popular saying dictates that it takes 10,000 hours to master a skill and become an expert. In cryptoland time, this is measured in
This week Bitcoin (BTC) and select altcoins broke above their immediate resistance levels and moved higher, which propelled the total crypto market capitalization above $2 trillion on March 24. One of the triggers that could have driven crypto prices higher was BlackRock CEO Larry Fink’s letter to shareholders where he said that the Russia-Ukraine conflict
The week-long uptrend in the cryptocurrency market has begun to awaken bullish crypto investors and the successful March 15 launch of the Ethereum “merge” on the Kiln testnet has the community excited about the upcoming switch to proof-of-stake. Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView shows that since the successful launch on Kiln, the price
Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe is laying out his forecast for Ethereum (ETH) and several altcoins as the crypto market shows signs of recovery. The trader tells his 577,100 Twitter followers that after breaching $3,000, Ethereum will face the next resistance level at $3,125. “Ethereum moving upwards after holding crucial level. Seems to me
Leumi Bank, one of the largest lenders in Israel, reportedly started to accept Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) trading. According to a Thursday report by Reuters, Pepper Invest, Leumi’s digital platform, partnered with blockchain infrastructure provider Paxos to launch crypto trading. Pepper Invest clients can now buy, sell and hold cryptocurrencies using the new service. The
Exxon Mobil uses excess natural gas to mine Bitcoin from oil wells in North Dakota. The waste gas would usually have to be burnt off in a process known as flaring. However, it is being repurposed to mine crypto using shipping containers filled with Bitcoin miners. Exxon has partnered with Crusoe Energy, a company backed
The wealthiest wallets in the crypto world are turning their attention to the new kid on the block in a big way. The transaction-tracking bot at WhaleStats reports that the most traded crypto asset by volume over the past 24 hours is ApeCoin (APE). The Ethereum-based project was created by the founders of the popular
Play-to-earn (P2E) gaming was one of the hottest sectors in the cryptocurrency market in 2021 and based off the recent moves of Yuga Labs and Bored Ape Yacht Club, the gaming industry could continue to be a winner in 2022. Axie Infinity was the first game to really capture widespread attention and highlight the possibilities
Ether (ETH) bulls have a few good reasons to celebrate the 20% gain between March 14 and March 24. The price increase surprised many and led to the first daily close above $3,000 in 34 days. Even with this move, Friday’s $2.4 billion Ether options expiry is somewhat uncertain because bears can easily profit by