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The Monochrome Ethereum ETF (IETH) went live on Cboe Australia on Oct. 15, following the issuer’s launch of a spot Bitcoin ETF in June.

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Bitcoin has recently begun to see a major recovery in its price, reclaiming the $66,000 mark earlier today. This sudden positivity in price performance has prompted debates on whether retail investors and newcomers have returned to the market. Although there has so far been speculation about increased retail participation, a detailed analysis reveals a more nuanced picture. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Braces For Volatility Ahead Of Chinese Stimulus Speculations, Options Expiry A Closer Look At Retail Participation According to a CryptoQuant analyst, BinhDang, in a recent post on the CryptoQuant QuickTake platform, the trends among smaller retail groups show growth and stagnation in different areas, reflecting a complicated dynamic in the current market cycle. In the post titled “1 Year Change – From Plankton to Fish Addresses,” BinhDang broke down Bitcoin wallet activity into several categories of retail investors, including plankton (addresses holding more than 0 but less than or equal to 0.1 BTC), shrimp (holding more than 0.1 but less than 1 BTC), and fish (holding between 10 and 100 BTC). These smaller groups were analyzed because they better represent retail investors than larger wallet categories like whales or humpbacks, which tend to be dominated by institutional players or exchanges. One of the key observations made by BinhDang is that the growth in retail addresses is uneven, particularly among the smallest investors. The plankton addresses, representing individuals holding tiny amounts of Bitcoin, have shown almost negligible growth from 2023 to the present day. This starkly contrasts previous cycles, where significant price increases were accompanied by a sharp rise in the number of retail investors holding small amounts of Bitcoin. The analyst explained that this slower growth could reflect broader economic conditions, including the global decline in monetary flows over the past few years, which may have discouraged new entrants from investing in Bitcoin. Potential For Future FOMO In Bitcoin’s Bull Cycle The uneven growth in retail addresses points to a cautious return of retail investors to the Bitcoin market. However, there are still positive signs that the current cycle has room to expand. BinhDang highlighted the trend of retail investors, particularly those in the “fish” category (holding between 10 and 100 BTC), who have continued accumulating Bitcoin, suggesting that while smaller investors may be hesitant, more seasoned participants are preparing for the next phase of the bull cycle. The data indicates that while retail participation is not as strong as in previous cycles, there remains the potential for a final wave of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) that could drive Bitcoin to new heights. The analyst particularly wrote in the post: So, the data suggests that future FOMO waves are still possible in this cycle. […] Based on these observations, I conclude there is still a basis to look forward to a final wave in this cycle. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView

A German national accused of orchestrating a $150 million cryptocurrency fraud is now a fugitive after allegedly tampering with his ankle monitor while on home detention in New York. Prosecutors say he led a multi-level marketing scheme, promising massive returns, before siphoning off millions in cryptocurrency and disappearing just before his trial. An active investigation […]

Bitcoin price started a fresh rally above the $64,500 resistance zone. BTC is now consolidating and might struggle to surpass the $66,400 resistance. Bitcoin is up over 5% and now faces hurdles near the $66,400 zone. The price is trading above $64,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a short-term bullish trend line forming with support at $65,400 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could rally further if there is a close above the $66,400 resistance zone. Bitcoin Price Surges Over 5% Bitcoin price formed a base and started a fresh increase above the $62,500 resistance. BTC cleared the $63,500 resistance to move into a positive zone. The price even rallied above the $65,000 and $65,500 resistance levels. Finally, the price stalled near the last key resistance at $66,400. A high was formed at $66,398 and the price is now consolidating gains. There was a minor decline below the $66,000 level. The price is now approaching the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $62,139 swing low to the $66,398 high. Bitcoin price is now trading above $65,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is also a short-term bullish trend line forming with support at $65,400 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. On the upside, the price could face resistance near the $66,000 level. The first key resistance is near the $66,400 level. A clear move above the $66,400 resistance might send the price higher. The next key resistance could be $66,850. A close above the $66,850 resistance might initiate more gains. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $67,500 resistance level. Any more gains might send the price toward the $68,000 resistance level. Another Decline In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $66,400 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support on the downside is near the $65,400 level and the trend line. The first major support is near the $64,250 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $62,139 swing low to the $66,398 high. The next support is now near the $63,500 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $62,500 support in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $65,400, followed by $64,250. Major Resistance Levels – $66,000, and $66,400.

Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial claims it’s seen 100,000 signal interest in the platform and brought on Paxos co-founder Rich Teo as a stablecoin and payments lead. 

I just saw an interesting situation with a small little-known project on Ethereum (EtherVista). While lots of traders were shorting Vista (a new dex) on Mexc for several weeks, it made price really tank. To fight back, the team behind the project is now using 100% of treasury fees to short-squeeze MEXC (the centralized exchange…
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Metaplanet, a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, has once again expanded its bitcoin (BTC) reserves. On Monday, the firm revealed the purchase of 106.976 BTC for approximately ¥1 billion. This acquisition comes shortly after a similar buy last week, where 108.99 BTC was added to its holdings. With these recent additions, Metaplanet now […]

An expert believes that Dogecoin is on the verge of a huge price rally never seen since December 2021 as the cryptocurrency landscape showed it is ready for a breakout. Crypto analyst Ali Mаrtinеz weighed in on the coin’s technical landscape, saying Dogecoin’s price could rise to 200% in the upcoming weeks if the current pattern of indicators continues. Related Reading: Tron Token Burn: 10 Million Gone—What Does It Mean For TRX Price? Dogecoin’s Price On The Rise Martinez observed that Dogecoin was able to break out from a multi-year downward trend, noting that this usually led to an upsurge in the meme coin’s price. He noted that historically, the coin’s price rose by 200% after breakouts. History often repeats itself, and #Dogecoin might be doing just that. A familiar pattern: breakout from a multi-year descending triangle, 200% surge, 60% retracement—then a bull run. After a recent 65% pullback, $DOGE could be gearing up for the next big rally! pic.twitter.com/c93A4Fec7V — Ali (@ali_charts) October 6, 2024 He predicted that Dogecoin could potentially breach the $0.2236 mark, а level not seen since Dеcеmbеr 2021. In late September, the token experienced a breakout, leading to a 25% price surge. However, Dogecoin failed to sustain the price rally, falling off once again to $0.11. Other analysts shared the same forecast saying that if the coin successfully got ahead of the $0.1120 level, it would likely breach the $0.1315 mark easily this month. Howеvеr, analysts urged traders to be cautious with the potential price rally of Dogecoin, noting that а 60% rеtrаcеmеnt usually preceded in previous brеаkouts bеforе it gained momentum for an upwаrd trend. A Key Driver Of Growth An increase in Dogecoin’s active addresses is a primary reason why analysts are banking on a possible huge price rally for the cryptocurrency. Mаrtinеz revealed that аctivе DOGE аddrеssеs recorded its highest level in the last eight months, surging to 133,880. Active #Dogecoin addresses recently surged to 133,880—the highest level in 8 months! pic.twitter.com/DojEsDscXk — Ali (@ali_charts) October 12, 2024 This rise of active addresses indicates that people are regaining their interest in the coin, noting a recent spike of nеw usеrs. It also implies that the additional traders are helping push for the token’s growth. For example, about 110,000 investors flocked to Dogecoin, putting the token ahead of its cryptocurrency rivals Shibа Inu and Pеpе. The growth in trading volume showed that the coin is regaining its appeal to traders seeking for a quick profit. Related Reading: Uniswap: New Crypto Developments Lift UNI Price Up by 17% – Details Whale Activity Surged Experts also see whаlе аctivity as another driver in the resurgence of Dogecoin. In over a week, whales, large holders of the meme coin, have accumulated at least 2.07 billion DOGE, which is the lаrgеst sincе Jаnuаry. The amassing demonstrated traders’ growing confidеncе in the token. In past instances, huge buying usually resulted in significant pricе adjustments, serving as indicators of upcoming mаrkеt trеnds. One analyst noted that whales do not make lаrgе purchases unless they see a pricе growth in the future. Featured image from CNBC, chart from TradingView

Crypto exchange Coinbase and Bitcoin miners CleanSpark and IREN closed Oct. 14 with double-digit percentage gains and continued to climb after the bell.