Bitcoin (BTC) fell below key support levels as markets continued to bleed over the weekend due to fears of an impending global recession and escalating tensions in the Middle East. The flagship crypto has fallen more than 8% since the start of the weekend to $57,040 —  the lowest price recorded in almost three weeks. […]
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Onchain Highlights DEFINITION: The percent of circulating supply that has not moved in at least 1 year. Bitcoin’s supply last active over a year ago has shown a recent decline, reflecting market conditions and holder behavior shifts. The percentage of dormant supply has decreased from approximately 70% at the start of 2024 to around 66% […]
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Polymarket, a leading prediction market platform, has seen a significant spike in website traffic, outpacing prominent DeFi platforms like Uniswap, dYdX, Compound, and GMX. The surge is primarily driven by intense interest in betting on the US presidential election, particularly on the potential face-off between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Polymarket […]
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Vice President Kamala Harris faces increasing pressure to clarify her stance on crypto as the 2024 election approaches or risk “ceding” the industry’s support to former President Donald Trump, according to a new think tank report. The report, published by the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF), emphasized that Harris must engage with the […]
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Onchain Highlights DEFINITION: Bitcoin price performance since the halving against previous cycles.  Bitcoin’s price performance since the most recent halving in April has followed a distinct trajectory compared to previous halving events. Observing the historical price patterns, each halving epoch demonstrates unique price movements, reflecting varying market dynamics and investor sentiments. The first halving epoch (50 […]
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