Bitcoin

In not so many words, uber popular money manager Cathie Wood told Yahoo Finance Live billionaire and money manager John Paulson should put a few books about bitcoin (BTC-USD) on his fall reading list because the leading cryptocurrency is here to stay.  “John Paulson made an incredible call during the mortgage crisis. He has been a gold bug, I would say, for most of his career. And many investors who have spent their careers focused on gold cannot understand the digital concept associated… Source link

Bitcoin (BTC) kept traders on their toes on Tuesday as a sudden price dip sparked a retest of $50,000.  BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView BTC still “fine” at $49,000 Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView followed BTC/USD as it shed $2,000 in two hours Tuesday. The pair had hit $52,960 — nearly a four-month high — before consolidating and then heading lower. The volatile conditions mark a memorable day for Bitcoin adoption, coming as El Salvador… Source link

Bitcoin (BTC) targeted $53,000 on Tuesday as fears of a fresh BTC price dip faded above crucial resistance. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView ”No going back” after El Salvador Bitcoin adoption Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD hitting new highs of $52,960 on Bitstamp overnight. After a swift retest of the $51,000 level — the lower boundary of what was previously a large wall of selling pressure — Bitcoin bounced back with a… Source link

Bitcoin mining consumes roughly 0.5% of all energy consumption worldwide, according to the New York Times. That’s roughly seven times more than Google’s total energy consumption per year, the report said. Bitcoin’s negative environmental impact is expected to become a bigger issue as cryptocurrency gains more popularity. See more stories on Insider’s business… Source link

The wider cryptocurrency market is showing signs of strength on Sept. 6 as Bitcoin (BTC) bulls battle for control at the $51,500 level.  Altcoins have benefited from Bitcoin’s strong showing, with many seeing gains in excess of 20%, and the Altseason Indicator from Cointelegraph Markets Pro continues to signal that market conditions are tilted toward further gains for altcoins. Top 7 coins with the highest 24-hour price change. Source: Cointelegraph Markets Pro Data from Cointelegraph… Source link

Bitcoin (BTC) began testing new support levels on Monday after an overnight rally paused at $52,000. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView Analyst: Bitcoin needs to keep $47,000 to avoid “breakdown” Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD challenging $51,000 after breaking through the level for the first time in nearly four months. In so doing, the largest cryptocurrency was “likely” testing the staying power of support, which had acted as… Source link

Bitcoin has been touted as the digital gold in various quarters, and an investment trust now believes the cryptocurrency’s upward potential is massive. Bitcoin Still Has A Massive Upward Potential Bitcoin has been one of the leading financial assets in the world over the past decade, delivering thousands of percentages in profits to the early investors. The past few months have seen numerous hedge funds and other institutional investors enter the cryptocurrency market. Their entry marks a… Source link

Over the past month, the crypto market has looked like a rising tide for all coins — but data suggest growth across the asset class hasn’t been equal. Last week, Bitcoin (BTC-USD) breached $50,000 for the second time in two weeks, extending a rally that put a grim sell-off that started in May further in the rear-view mirror. While notable for its volatility, gains in the the largest cryptocurrency may have gotten lost in the swell of rising prices across the entire asset class. With a… Source link

Bitcoin is becoming legal tender in El Salvador in three days. However, a nationwide survey conducted by the University Institute of Public Opinion (Iudop) shows that seven out of 10 Salvadorans want the government to repeal the Bitcoin Law. El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law Goes Into Effect in 3 Days The University Institute of Public Opinion (Iudop) in El Salvador conducted a study between Aug. 13 and Aug. 20 of how the public views the country’s upcoming Bitcoin Law. The institute is a… Source link