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Bitcoin (BTC) Volatility Surges Amid US Election Uncertainty and Trump Trade Narrative
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Bitcoin (BTC) Volatility Surges Amid US Election Uncertainty and Trump Trade Narrative

Bitcoin experiences heightened volatility due to geopolitical factors and the US election. Market anticipation fuels options activity, with potential post-election price surges.

Bitcoin (BTC) Faces Potential Volatility as Interest Rate Cut Looms
cryptocurrency

Bitcoin (BTC) Faces Potential Volatility as Interest Rate Cut Looms

Bitcoin (BTC) may see increased volatility with a potential 25 basis point rate cut by the Fed, according to Bitfinex Alpha.

Bitcoin (BTC) Market Faces Period of Calm, Potential Volatility Ahead
cryptocurrency

Bitcoin (BTC) Market Faces Period of Calm, Potential Volatility Ahead

Bitcoin market activity has cooled, with marginal profit and loss-taking. Historical trends suggest this calm period may precede increased volatility.

Grayscale Reports Market Volatility Amid Late Summer Storms
cryptocurrency

Grayscale Reports Market Volatility Amid Late Summer Storms

Grayscale's latest market commentary highlights the impact of late summer storms on market volatility, as reported on August 8, 2024.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs: A Pivotal Decision by SEC Awaits
cryptocurrency

Spot Bitcoin ETFs: A Pivotal Decision by SEC Awaits

The SEC is nearing a decision on approving spot Bitcoin ETFs, which could significantly impact the cryptocurrency market and investor sentiment, with discussions focusing on minor amendments.

SEC Delays Decision on Invesco and Galaxy Digital's Ether ETF
cryptocurrency

SEC Delays Decision on Invesco and Galaxy Digital's Ether ETF

The SEC extends the review period for the Invesco and Galaxy Digital's Ether ETF until February 6, 2024, signaling continued caution in cryptocurrency product approvals.

Tether Q3 Attestation: 85.7% Cash Reserves, $330M Loan Cut, $670M Research Spend
cryptocurrency

Tether Q3 Attestation: 85.7% Cash Reserves, $330M Loan Cut, $670M Research Spend

Tether's Q3 2023 attestation shows historic liquidity, 85.7% reserves in Cash & Cash Equivalents, reduced secured loans, and robust investment in industry research, ensuring financial resilience amid market fluctuations.

BETA, BOND, WTC, and XEM Added to Binance's Monitoring Tag List
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BETA, BOND, WTC, and XEM Added to Binance's Monitoring Tag List

Binance has expanded its Monitoring Tag list to include Beta Finance (BETA), BarnBridge (BOND), Waltonchain (WTC), and NEM (XEM) as of October 4, 2023. The Monitoring Tag serves as a risk indicator for tokens with elevated volatility and risk.

BTC Implied Volatility Drops Post-Weekly Expirations
cryptocurrency

BTC Implied Volatility Drops Post-Weekly Expirations

Crypto derivatives quant trader Samneet Chepal has noted a consistent trend in Bitcoin's implied volatility (IV) following weekly expirations. According to Chepal, 80% of the time, IV experiences a drop 24 hours after Friday's 8 AM UTC expiry. He attributes this to the 'weekend effect,' where traders adapt their volatility outlooks for the weekend.

NYDIG Report: Bitcoin Volatility Expected Around ETF Dates, Mt Gox Delays, and Fed Rate Impacts
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NYDIG Report: Bitcoin Volatility Expected Around ETF Dates, Mt Gox Delays, and Fed Rate Impacts

The options market is expecting significant price movements in bitcoin around key ETF dates, with forward volatility of at-the-money options surged by 9.6 points. The SEC is set to respond to the BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF by October 17th, 2023, and has until October 16th to address the Bitwise Bitcoin ETP Trust. The market is also bracing for price swings due to approval or denial. Other notable news includes Mt Gox's repayment deadline change, Grayscale Investments filing for a new Ether Futures ETF, and the Grayscale case.

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