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Coinratecap Ends Mining, Set for TGE, Presale

PRESS RELEASE. Coinratecap is happy to announce the end of their mining after several months of mining; we are set for Pre-sale on November 20th, 2024. 10:30 pm UTC. Coinratecap started to empower individuals and crypto enthusiasts by offering transparency, tools, and insights into the market. Right from the beginning, the platform’s focus has been […]

Is Ethereum Undervalued? Investors Hold Firm While Price Targets Rise

Ethereum has experienced a noticeable surge in its price recently, trading above the psychological $3,000 price mark, which has reignited interest in the crypto market. According to on-chain analysis, retail investors appear to be adopting a “hold” strategy, resisting the urge to sell despite the increase in ETH’s value. Market analysts view This holding behavior as significant, especially considering the broader market sentiment influenced by the so-called “Trump Trade,” which has contributed to easing risks and enhancing market conditions. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Readies for a Fresh Climb: Will Momentum Build? Limited Ethereum Deposits To Exchanges According to the onatt, the CryptoQuant analyst behind the analysis, this trend of holding ETH without significant profit-taking suggests that many investors still perceive the cryptocurrency as “undervalued,” even at its elevated levels. Another factor onatt mentioned supporting this observation is the limited inflow of ETH to major exchange deposit addresses such as Binance and OKX, indicating that traders are not moving their assets to sell. Generally, large volumes of ETH flow into exchanges typically signal impending selling pressure. However, this has not been the case, reflecting a cautious but optimistic outlook among retail market participants. Key Metric Highlighting Investor Sentiment Another major metric the CryptoQuant analyst highlighted reinforcing this “hold” sentiment is the Spent Output Profit Ratio (SOPR), which tracks the profitability of spent coins. onatt reveals that this metric remains close to 1, indicating that most Ethereum transactions are happening near breakeven levels. This data indicates a lack of significant profit realization among ETH holders, highlighting a strong “buy and hold” sentiment. According to the analyst, when paired with low exchange inflows, this metric also suggests that investors are maintaining confidence in Ethereum’s long-term growth potential. Furthermore, onatt’s analysis suggests that as long as ETH maintains levels above $2,800, it could pave the way for a swift move toward the $4,000 range. So far, Ethereum is currently still trading above just above $3,000. While the asset’s price increase is nowhere near that of BTC, it has managed to maintain stability above the crucial psychological price level. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Confronts Barriers to a New Surge—Can Bulls Prevail? At the time of writing, ETH has surged by 0.2% in the past day with a current trading price of $3,100—a price mark that brings Ethereum a 36.4% decrease away from its all-time high (ATH) of $4,878 registered in 2021. Analysts have suggested that the current market price of ETH is a notable buying opportunity for the asset. A crypto enthusiast known as venturefounder has particualry predicted a “conservative” $10k-$13k price target for ETH. $ETH: road to $13k This could be a transformative cycle for #Ethereum. $10k-$13k is conservative. pic.twitter.com/q3Er9EG9gS — venturefounder (@venturefounder) November 19, 2024 Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView

Wrapped Bitcoin in DeFi: Evaluating wBTC, cbBTC and tBTC

Explore how trade-offs between centralization, security, and adoption are shaping wrapped Bitcoin protocols.

Hong Kong Cyberport Web3 network grows to 270 blockchain firms

Cyberport’s rapid growth includes over 270 Web3 enterprises and initiatives for real-world blockchain applications in Hong Kong.

BIS study questions decentralization in DeFi liquidity provision

BIS researchers concluded that liquidity provision is not decentralized apart from its technical implementation. 

The Crypto Cleanup: South Africa’s New Bid to Exit FATF’s Grey List

South Africa’s Financial Intelligence Centre has issued Directive 9, requiring digital asset platforms to collect and store identity information for cryptocurrency transactions. New Rules Force Crypto Platforms to Track User Identities A South African financial intelligence unit has issued a directive obligating digital asset platforms to collect the identities of parties involved in cryptocurrency transactions. […]

Learning from my mistakes last cycle

Last bull run I had half a bitcoin, watching doge and shib blow up, the FUD got to me, and I decided half way thru the bull run to cash out my bitcoin and buy into doge and shib, which promptly took a nose dive a month or two later. That was the worst feeling.…
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Injective Launches Onchain AI Agents for Everyone

Users can design multiple autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agents using iAgent to achieve specific objectives. One AI Agent to Rule Them All Injective has officially unveiled its latest innovation, iAgent. With the rise of AI agents, iAgent is a software development kit (SDK) that allows users to create and deploy their own onchain AI agents. […]

Bitcoin Closing In On $100K: The Case For A Future Valuation Of $1 Million

Since November 5, the day President-elect Donald Trump secured another term in office, Bitcoin has experienced a remarkable uptrend, reaching a new all-time high of $93,300.  Since then, BTC has been trading within a narrow range between $89,000 and $92,000, positioning for a potential move toward the $100,000 milestone. This raises an intriguing question whether a price of $1 million per coin is feasible over the next decade. A Long-Term Vision For Investors Market expert VirtualBacon has conducted an in-depth analysis of these possibilities, delving into the numbers, trends, and catalysts that could propel Bitcoin to experience a surge of nearly 1,000% from its current price levels.  Within the current market cycle, the expert forecasts that Bitcoin could hit $200,000 in the next one to two years. However, he notes that while this milestone is significant, altcoins may offer higher returns at a greater risk, often crashing by 80% to 90% in bear markets. In contrast to altcoins, which face increasing regulatory scrutiny, Bitcoin stands out as a safer long-term investment. VirtualBacon argues that Bitcoin’s potential is not just confined to the next few years but spans a decade or more.  Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Forecast: Fundstrat Sees BTC ‘Comfortably’ Over $100,000 This Year To understand why Bitcoin’s price could reach $1 million, VirtualBacon asserts that investors need to consider its fundamental utility as a store of value. Bitcoin’s fixed supply of 21 million coins, its global accessibility, and its resistance to censorship and manipulation make it a compelling alternative to traditional financial assets.  The expert suggests that if Bitcoin is to become recognized as the digital gold of the 21st century, reaching a market capitalization that rivals gold’s estimated $13 trillion is not merely a theoretical possibility but “a logical outcome.” Key drivers for this potential growth include increasing participation from asset managers, corporate treasuries, central banks, and wealthy individuals. Recent data indicates that Bitcoin ETFs have seen record inflows, with $1 billion invested last week, reflecting growing institutional confidence.  Additionally, discussions among corporations, such as Microsoft considering Bitcoin reserves, further enhance its strategic value. Wealthy individuals are also beginning to adopt Bitcoin as a standard portfolio allocation, with even a modest 1% investment becoming commonplace among billionaires. What Does Bitcoin Need To Reach $1 Million? For Bitcoin to reach the $1 million mark, two critical factors must be analyzed: global wealth growth and portfolio allocation. VirtualBacon notes that in 2022, total global wealth was estimated at $454 trillion, and projections suggest this could grow to $750 trillion by 2034.  Currently, gold holds approximately 3.9% of global wealth, while Bitcoin is at a mere 0.35%. If Bitcoin’s allocation in global portfolios rose to just 3%, still significantly below gold’s share, its market cap could soar to $20 trillion, pushing the price to $1 million per coin. Historically, gold’s market cap saw significant growth following the launch of exchange-traded funds in 2004, with its portfolio allocation increasing from 1.67% to 4.74% over the next decade.  Related Reading: Analyst Predicts Rapid Dogecoin Surge To $1: The Timing May Surprise You If Bitcoin follows a similar trajectory, its allocation could rise from 0.35% to 1.05% or more, translating to a market cap of approximately $7.92 trillion, equating to about $395,000 per Bitcoin. Therefore, reaching $1 million doesn’t require Bitcoin to surpass gold; it must capture about 57% of gold’s projected market cap by 2034. With gold representing 4.7% of global portfolios compared to Bitcoin’s 0.35%, a modest increase in Bitcoin’s share of global wealth to 3%—just 60% of gold’s allocation—could “easily” result in a $20 trillion market cap and a $1 million price point. At the time of writing, BTC is trading at $92,240, up 7% every week.  Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com 

Nations to Race for Bitcoin Strategic Reserves, Predicts Binance Founder CZ

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