At the beginning of June 2018, Cboe Global Markets Inc. filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), which is an instrument that tracks a particular index and replicates its performance. ETFs are passive, and on the stock exchange, they trade just like stocks. This […]
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Cboe’s Bitcoin ETF Proposal Is Open to Public Comment
Bitcoin ETFs are often considered to be the holy grail of the cryptocurrency industry. Exposing more mainstream investors to cryptocurrencies could trigger a major influx of fresh capital. So far, the SEC has prevented such ETFs from launching. Its decision to accept public comments on the Cboe SolidX Bitcoin ETF […]
Cboe Says ICO Market Will Come After Investors, and It’s Not Looking Good
Chris Concannon, the president of the Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe), the world’s biggest derivatives market behind CME Group, has warned investors in tokens and initial coin offering (ICO) projects of an upcoming two-part regulatory reckoning. ICO Investors Could be in Trouble In an exclusive interview with Frank Chaparro from […]
Tom Lee Blames the Cboe Futures for Crashing the Bitcoin Price
There is still plenty of speculation as to why the Bitcoin price has plummeted over the past few months. Some sources hint at Tether’s involvement, whereas Fundstrat’s Tom Lee has a completely different view. In his opinion, the expiration of Cboe’s Bitcoin futures are the main culprit. Factors Influencing the […]
Fidelity Joins Ethereum ETF Race Following BlackRock’s Move
Big news in the finance world! Fidelity Investments, the financial powerhouse, is diving into the Ethereum Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) competition by filing a 19b-4 with the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE). And guess what? They’re not alone—BlackRock, another heavy hitter, threw their hat in the ring just a day before. […]
The Race For Bitcoin ETFs: A Thrilling Battle For Mainstream Adoption
Invesco, a global asset management firm, has recently reignited its efforts to launch a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) by submitting form 19b-4 to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This move indicates the growing interest in the crypto market and the race among various platforms to introduce their own […]
Bitcoin Price Prediction – BTC in Recovery After Bloodbath
One of the most common questions about Bitcoin’s price is whether or not this is the bottom for cryptocurrency and if this is a good time to buy the dip. According to Wall Street analysts, the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) fear gauge signals that the bottom may not be so […]
StormGain Crowned ‘Cryptocurrency Trading and Exchange Platform of the year’
StormGain, an up and coming cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform, has just been named ‘Cryptocurrency Trading and Exchange Platform of the year’ by The European—a popular business publication with a readership primarily consisting of decision-makers. Cryptocurrency Trading and Exchange Platform Throughout the last decade, The European has celebrated achievements and excellence […]
The Bakkt Bitcoin Futures Aren’t What They Seem to be
Many people have different opinions regarding the Bakkt Bitcoin futures. New information has confirmed these contracts don’t exactly work as advertised. Unlike what many assume, these vehicles are not fully backed by physical Bitcoin. The Real Story Behind the Bakkt Bitcoin Futures That is a rather unusual development for a […]
An Increase in Bakkt Bitcoin Futures Volume Isn’t a Good Thing
Many different factors can influence the future value of Bitcoin. Given the current circumstances, it seems rather unlikely that any major uptrend will materialize. The Bakkt Bitcoin futures are seemingly becoming more popular, but it seems plausible to assume that popularity will only trigger more bearish pressure in the foreseeable future. […]
Bakkt Futures Launch is a Bust and Bitcoin Drops Below $10,000
Despite being met with a lot of enthusiasm and hype, it appears the overall interest in Bakkt and its products is simply not there right now. Very weak trading volume over the first 24 hours shows investors and speculators simply aren’t waiting for this type of trading vehicle. As a […]
Bakkt’s Futures Testing Will not Impact the Bitcoin Price
Bitcoin futures contracts have made somewhat of an impact on the world’s leading cryptocurrency’s price. That in itself is always interesting to keep an eye on, although it seems the mainstream couldn’t care much less about these trading vehicles. Bakkt is scheduled to “launch’ its own Bitcoin futures in the […]
5 Reasons why the Bitcoin Price Uptrend has Stalled
It has been a rather quiet week for Bitcoin so far. Despite a very promising start to May of 2019, the uptrend has ground to a halt. While that is not entirely unexpected, a lot of traders and speculators are growing antsy once again. There are several reasons as to […]
Top 4 Ways to Long Bitcoin in 2019
As the crazy Bitcoin price action appears to continue unabated, there is a lot of momentum to take advantage of. Many traders are looking to go either long or short on Bitcoin, albeit doing so is not as simple as following one specific strategy. For those who are willing to […]
New York Times Trashes Bitcoin in New Wave of FUD Attacks, Coinbase COO Responds
Mainstream media’s relationship with cryptocurrencies has had many chapters. Initially, most outlets bashed cryptos as just another bubble that would fade in no time. That was back when it was cool to trash the new technology that not many understood. Things changed quickly and the market started being receptive to […]
Bitcoin Hits $4,050. Could This Be the Beginning of the Journey Back to Previous Highs?
Bitcoin has hit $4,000 again. This is the first time that the currency has claimed the important level in March. The last time it traded above $4,000 was February 24, a day in which it went up to $4,200. The currency’s price has been going up consistently since yesterday. It […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Volatility May Be Increasing, More Drops on the Way?
At press time, the father of crypto has fallen slightly under the $3,600 mark, and bitcoin is now trading for about $3,598. It’s a small drop to say the least, though at this stage, it’s likely every enthusiast is watching the price like a hawk to see if (or when) […]
Will an Approved Bitcoin ETF Really Make Any Difference?
2018 was a year of ups and downs with very few high points and a ton of lows, far too many for the less-than-frequent flyer. When investors, analysts, enthusiasts, and economists look back at why crypto got such a kick in the privates the last few months, you almost inevitably […]