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Deep fake nudes to be outlawed in UK and Australia, pick up artists fake big live stream audiences to meet women, plus more news: AI Eye. |
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The hacker holds about $4.3 million in various crypto assets in their Ethereum wallet. |
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The law enforcement agency managed to track the funds linked to the E-Nugget scam app to different crypto exchanges and, with their help, seized over $10.5 million in crypto assets. |
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Patricia came under scrutiny following a hacking incident in May 2023, which led to a significant loss of customer funds. |
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The Infinex protocol — dubbed the "UX Layer" of DeFi — is targeting a May 13 launch, pending a final vote from Infinex's governing council. |
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MicroStrategy has already built an application called Orange For Outlook on “MicroStrategy Orange,” which integrates digital signatures into emails to verify the identity of the sender. |
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The Bitcoin LSTs can be used to power the Talus blockchain's virtual artificial intelligence assistants. |
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This edition of Cointelegraph’s VC Roundup highlights Tevaera, AVALON, Uncharted, Contango, and Movement Labs. |
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Crypto firms Aptos Labs, Paxos and Circle also took part in the funding that bodes well for the future of real-world asset tokenization. |
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Meme coin fans think “serious” crypto investors are mid-curving it. Serious crypto investors think meme coin fans are idiots. |
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Institutional staking platform Figment will become an additional infrastructure provider to Dutch exchange Bitvavo. |
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Fans want to journey alongside their favorite musicians as they explore their creativity and expand their catalog. FanSociety hopes to be the Web3 platform that makes this possible. |
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The majority, or $3.52 billion, of the profit stemmed from the firm’s financial gains on Bitcoin and gold, while the additional $1 billion came from operating profits. |
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Chainlink to join Rapid Addition in building blockchain adapter for institutions Chainlink Labs’ Vince Turcotte told Cointelegraph that they expect digitally-native institutions to be the first to adopt the integration. |
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US federal prosecutors are conducting an investigation into Block Inc., the fintech company founded by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey. The investigation follows allegations of compliance violations at Block's payment arms, Square and Cash App. A whistleblower has provided documents showing that Block processed transactions for users in countries subject to economic sanctions and facilitated crypto transactions for terrorist groups. The company is accused of failing to address these breaches despite being alerted to them. (Read More) |
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OKX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has recently announced the listing of RSIC•GENESIS•RUNE (RUNECOIN) on its spot trading market. This move aims to provide users with more opportunities to engage with the digital asset and further promote a vibrant and user-centric ecosystem. (Read More) |
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Binance Launches May Missions to Share 1,000,000 Binance Points & Unlock Exclusive Rewards Binance, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced its May Missions campaign, offering users the opportunity to earn Binance Points and unlock exclusive rewards. Participants can complete various missions to receive activity attempts, which can lead to winning Binance Points, trading fee rebate vouchers, and token vouchers. The campaign runs from May 1st to May 15th and is open to eligible users who have completed the KYC process. (Read More) |
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Cryptocurrencies are transforming e-commerce, offering cost-effective alternatives to traditional banking, trustless transactions, and blockchain technology for businesses to protect their financial operations and stay competitive. (Read More) |
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Cryptocurrency trading has evolved significantly since Bitcoin's emergence in 2009. Key trends, tools, and techniques shape the market, with technical and fundamental analysis predicting future price movements. Risk management and regulation are crucial for market growth. (Read More) |
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EigenLayer, the second-largest DeFi protocol with $15.952 billion in total value locked, recently announced its native token's stakedrop. However, the distribution details have sparked disappointment and criticism within the crypto community. This article explores the allocation strategy, criticisms, and potential implications for EigenLayer. (Read More) |
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Binance Promotion: Subscribe to SOL or BNB Locked Products or Stake ETH to Share 7,777 ACE in Airdrop Rewards Binance announces a promotion where users can subscribe to SOL or BNB Locked Products or stake ETH to earn a share of 7,777 ACE in airdrop rewards. The promotion period is from April 30, 2024, to May 13, 2024. Eligible users will be ranked based on their net eligible subscription amount and the top 500 users will qualify for rewards. (Read More) |
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OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, is engaging in discussions for a potential partnership with Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency-based identity verification and universal basic income firm. However, any collaboration between the two companies is likely to face increased regulatory scrutiny due to Altman's involvement in both organizations. (Read More) |
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Avraham Eisenberg, Mango Markets Exploiter, Charged with Possession of Child Pornography Avraham Eisenberg, convicted of fraud and market manipulation in a $110 million Mango Markets heist, has been charged with possession of child pornography after discovering explicit images of minors on his electronic devices. (Read More) |
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European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) Letter on Benefits and Challenges for Children in the Metaverse The European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) has highlighted the potential benefits and challenges for children in the metaverse. While the metaverse can enhance creativity and learning, it also poses risks related to privacy, harmful content, and exploitation. Both the European Union and the private sector are taking steps to protect children, but more efforts are needed to ensure their safety in this virtual environment. (Read More) |
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Biometrics, with its capabilities in identity verification, content authentication, mitigation of bots and Sybil attacks, and creation of personalized user experiences, offers unique advantages to restore trust, combat misinformation, and establish a secure online media ecosystem. This article outlines the potential benefits and considerations associated with integrating biometric solutions within the digital media realm.Read All |
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Layer-1 blockchains have three sources of funding for the validators supporting their networks: unlocked tokens from the total supply, minting of new tokens and network fees paid by the users. We explore major Layer-1 blockchains to find out how sustainable are their models without token subsidies, pros and cons of different approaches to crypto economy.Read All |
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DePIN (short for Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks) extends Web 3--the decentralized internet built on blockchains, cryptocurrencies, and smart contracts--to physical infrastructure and services like energy networks and ride-sharing. Messari, an independent crypto research firm, estimates DePIN’s Total Addressable Market to be $2.2 trillion, growing to $3.5 trillion by 2028. However, DePIN's theoretical market size is the entire non-digital economy, which, according to the World Bank, is nearly $90 trillion.Read All |
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Blockchain technology is not only the foundation for cryptocurrencies, but also for the transformation of numerous industries. With applications in finance, healthcare, and beyond, its decentralized nature and robust data security are reshaping the way we handle information. By bringing transparency, security, and efficiency to various aspects of life and business, blockchain is revolutionizing our interactions. As this technology continues to evolve, we anticipate even more diverse applications and innovations. It's important to stay abreast of its progress and explore new opportunities across industries. Blockchain is making the world more transparent, secure and accessible to everyone.Read All |
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Revolutionizing AI: io.net and Aptos Labs Forge a Path for Decentralized Innovation Discover how io.net's partnership with Aptos Labs is setting the stage for the future of decentralized AI and blockchain integration. Learn about their efforts to make AI more accessible and the impact of their collaboration on the AI and blockchain ecosystems.Read All |
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Ethereum-based Account Abstraction technology gives ultimate power to improve UX, onboard new users to Web3, and build Love Brands in DeFi, gaming, and HoReCa.Read All |
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The ERC-721 standard and OpenZeppelin's implementation allow safe and reliable buying and selling of NFTs with escrow services. We can send an NFT to an escrow, check if an NFT has been delegated to an escrow, and remove an NFT from escrow. The escrow account holder can execute a transfer to a new owner. Using escrow allows all the parties to agree when the transfer happens when all the rules have been met.Read All |
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Solana competes with BNB for the fourth place in the crypto world. Has the coin left all the problems behind?Read All |
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Anonymous, Accountable Contract Wallet System With Account Abstraction: Conclusion & References An academic paper about anonymous yet accountable contract wallet systems utilizing blockchain and accountable ring signatures for secure transactions.Read All |
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Anonymous, Accountable Contract Wallet System With Account Abstraction: Implementation An academic paper about anonymous yet accountable contract wallet systems utilizing blockchain and accountable ring signatures for secure transactions.Read All |
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Anonymous, Accountable Contract Wallet System With Account Abstraction: Proposed System An academic paper about anonymous yet accountable contract wallet systems utilizing blockchain and accountable ring signatures for secure transactions.Read All |
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Anonymous, Accountable Contract Wallet System With Account Abstraction: Preliminaries An academic paper about anonymous yet accountable contract wallet systems utilizing blockchain and accountable ring signatures for secure transactions.Read All |
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Cryptocurrency analyst Rekt Capital has come up with an intriguing narrative pointing to several trends in the current price action of Bitcoin that are similar to the price trends seen in the 2016 bull cycle, even as market sentiments continue to dwindle. Bitcoin Trends Reiterating 2016 Pattern According to Rekt Capital, more than a month after the initial analysis, Bitcoin keeps demonstrating how much it closely resembles the cycle of 2016. Similar to 2016, Bitcoin has experienced further declines over the past three weeks following the Halving below the Range Low of its Re-Accumulation Range also known as the Post-Halving Danger Zone The post read: Over a month later Bitcoin continues to prove how it is more similar to the 2016 cycle. Just like in 2016, Bitcoin in this cycle is seeing additional downside below the Range Low of its Re-Accumulation Range in the three-week window after the Halving (i.e. Post-Halving “Danger Zone”). Given that Rekt Capital already addressed the concept of the Post-Halving Danger Zone, the analyst is not shocked by this current price decrease. During the 2016 cycle, about 21 days after the Halving event, BTC saw a lengthy decline of 11% before transitioning toward an upward direction. It is worth noting that Rekt Capital noted that if downside volatility around the Re-Accumulation Range Low is going to happen in this cycle, 2016 history indicates it may happen during the 15 days following the Halving. Since the recent event was concluded about 12 days ago, the expert’s prediction could be realized in the upcoming days. Related Reading: Bitcoin Enters ‘Danger Zone’ Post-Halving, Analyst Warns Of Potential Downside While the Post-Halving “Danger Zone” ends in 15 days, 2016 data suggests that there may be some negative volatility in the interim, possibly reaching the $60600 Range Low. Drawing attention to previous patterns, Rekt Capital highlighted a similar pattern between the 2016 and 2024 pre-Halving re-accumulation range. After a breakout from the re-accumulation range this year, BTC witnessed a Pre-Halving rally, as was observed in 2016. Pre-Halving Retrace Movement Just like in 2016, once the pre-Halving rally peaked, Bitcoin started its Pre-Halving retrace. Specifically, this occurred roughly 28 days prior to the Halving event in both 2016 and 2024. Related Reading: Analyst Warns Of Bitcoin Pre-Halving Retrace Echoing Troubling 2020 Trend A negative wick on the weekly candle indicates a significant reaction in the first week of the pre-Halving Retrace in 2016. However, this reaction was fleeting and came before an extended price decline. This cycle likewise saw a strong early reaction from Bitcoin via a downward wick, but there are indications that this reaction might not have lasted long. Thus, to avoid a fate similar to that of 2016, Rekt Capital believes that BTC will need to maintain highs around $60,000 and beyond. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com |
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On-chain data recently showed that Ripple carried out its monthly escrow unlock for May. As expected, this has raised concerns about how it could affect the XRP price, especially since Ripple has been accused of manipulating the token’s price. Ripple Unlocks 500 Million XRP Tokens Onchain data revealed 500 million XRP tokens were unlocked from Ripple’s escrow on May 1. The crypto firm is known to unlock 1 billion tokens monthly, although it looks to have only unlocked half this time around. The magnitude of these tokens always raises concerns, considering the negative impact they could have on the altcoin’s price if dumped on the market. Further analysis of the on-chain data shows that Ripple sent 300 million XRP out of the unlocked tokens to an escrowed account (2Not4co2op). Meanwhile, the crypto firm sent the remaining 200 million XRP tokens to another wallet (4vt5x1o91m). Considering that the 200 million XRP tokens weren’t sent to escrow, Ripple may have plans to sell them at some point, although it has yet to do so. It is also worth mentioning that Ripple received another 500 million XRP tokens from an unknown wallet (ymFZmKxEsF). However, these funds were immediately sent to an escrow account. As such, the community can heave a sigh of relief since most of the XRP tokens Ripple received in the last 24 hours have been sent back to escrow. Talks About Ripple Dumping On The Market Resurface Following the latest token unlock, the crypto community has reignited talks about Ripple’s alleged dumping on XRP holders. The question of whether or not Ripple’s XRP sales influence the token’s price has been a long-standing discussion, with notable figures like pro-XRP crypto YouTuber Jerry Hall even accusing Ripple of intentionally suppressing the altcoin’s price with its sales. On the other hand, people like Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO) have clarified that the crypto firm’s XRP sales do not impact the crypto token’s price. Moreover, Ripple already discontinued programmatic sales, which means that its transactions cannot affect prices on crypto exchanges. Ripple also noted in its recent court filing in its ongoing legal battle against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it had taken measures to ensure its institutional sales did not violate securities laws. This suggests that Ripple conducts its sales over the counter (OTC) to avoid further scrutiny from the Commission. At the time of writing, the token is trading at around $0.5, up over 2% in the last 24 hours according to data from CoinMarketCap. Price rises above $0.51 | Source: XRPUSDT on Tradingview.com Featured image from The Motley Fool, chart from Tradingview.com |
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An analyst explained how Shiba Inu could be heading towards a massive rally based on a bull flag pattern that forms in its daily chart. Shiba Inu Has Been Consolidating Inside A Bull Flag Recently In a new post on X, analyst Ali has discussed about a bull flag that has recently appeared in the daily price of Shiba Inu. The bull flag is a pattern in technical analysis (TA) that, as its name suggests, is shaped like a flag on a pole. The pattern forms when an uptrend is followed by a period of consolidation inside a parallel channel toward the downward direction. The starting uptrend makes up for the pole, while the channel acts as the flag. Related Reading: Bitcoin Greed No More: Sentiment Back At Neutral After $57,000 Plunge Like other TA patterns, the consolidation channel or flag here comprises two parallel lines. The upper level connects the price tops, while the lower one joins the bottoms. When the asset retests either of these levels, it’s probable to undergo a reversal, with the upper line of the channel acting as a point of resistance and the lower one as support. A break above the resistance line is considered a bullish signal for the price. The uptrend resulting from such a break may be the same length as the flag’s pole. On the other hand, a drop below the flag (that is, a breakdown of support) invalidates the formation and may even suggest the takeover of bearish momentum for the asset. Similar to the bull flag, there is also the bear flag in TA, which works much in the same way, except that it occurs during a downtrend (with the flag signifying consolidation towards the upside following a downward pole). Now, here is the chart shared by Ali that shows the bull flag pattern Shiba Inu has potentially been forming on its daily price recently: The formation that the memecoin's price has been displaying during the last few weeks | Source: @ali_charts on X From the graph, it’s clear that the Shiba Inu 1-day price has been consolidating inside what appears to be a bull flag pattern channel in the past few weeks. “I’m placing buy orders around $0.000018343, aiming for a bullish breakout that sends $SHIB to $0.000072323,” says the analyst. The former level is about where SHIB should meet the flag’s support next if it continues in its current trajectory, while the latter target is based on the height of the pole. Related Reading: Bitcoin To $92,190: Crypto Analyst Reveals Path To ATH Target A run to the bullish target of $0.000072323 would imply a rally of more than 244% from the current spot price of the cryptocurrency, while from the lower support of $0.000018343, any such surge would correspond to a growth of over 294%. It remains to be seen whether Shiba Inu will show a break above this bull flag pattern and, if it does, whether the price will benefit from bullish effects. SHIB Price At the time of writing, Shiba Inu is trading around $0.00002110, down more than 18% over the past week. Looks like the price of the coin has been heading down over the last few days | Source: SHIBUSD on TradingView Featured image from Traxer on Unsplash.com, charts from TradingView.com |
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Dogecoin (DOGE), the Shiba Inu-faced darling of the 2021 memecoin frenzy, has found itself shivering in the current crypto winter. Once a symbol of retail investor exuberance, DOGE has plummeted over 70% from its sky-high peak, leaving its future shrouded in uncertainty. Related Reading: Bitcoin Slide Over? Top Analysts Unanimously Call $56,000 The Bottom DOGE Feels The Crypto Frost While Bitcoin, the heavyweight champion of the crypto world, grabs headlines with its recent wobble, the impact on memecoins like DOGE has been brutal. Unlike Bitcoin’s divided analyst opinions, the sentiment surrounding DOGE is decidedly bearish. At the time of writing, the memecoin was trading at $0.132, down 5.4% up the last 24 hours but sustained a 20% loss in the last seven days, data from Coingecko shows. Dogecoin price action in the last 30 days. Source: Coingecko Is DOGE A Canary In The Crypto Coal Mine? Some analysts believe DOGE’s struggles are a canary in the coal mine for the entire crypto market. They said if even a historically high-flying memecoin like Dogecoin can’t hold onto gains, it raises serious concerns about risk appetite in the crypto space in general. Dogecoin market cap currently at $18 billion. Chart: TradingView.com Whales Accumulating DOGE: A Glimmer Of Hope? However, a glimmer of hope flickers for the dethroned meme king. On-chain data suggests an increase in large wallet purchases of DOGE, hinting at potential accumulation by wealthy investors. This “contrarian” behavior could be a sign that some whales are using Coinglass or similar platforms to track Dogecoin derivatives and believe the coin is undervalued and ripe for a comeback. Source: Coinglass Coinglass, a popular cryptocurrency data provider, offers insights into factors that might be influencing the whales’ decisions. By analyzing metrics like open interest, funding rates, and liquidations on Coinglass, these investors might see an opportunity to buy DOGE at a discount. Related Reading: Solana Crawls: Network Update Fails To Fix Traffic Jam, Price Feels The Pinch In a similar development, Whale Alert, a well-known blockchain tracker, has reported that a DOGE whale arranged two large transactions in a single day. Some 150,000,000 Dogecoins were transferred in the first transaction, and an additional 76,316,694 DOGE were transferred in the second, for a total of almost 226 million DOGE. At the time, the meme cryptocurrency was worth around $40 million in fiat money. 🚨 150,000,000 #DOGE (21,281,922 USD) transferred from #Robinhood to unknown wallethttps://t.co/7U1CEfr2ZT — Whale Alert (@whale_alert) April 29, 2024 Can Dogecoin Thaw The Crypto Winter? The coming weeks will be critical for DOGE. The return of positive social media sentiment, coupled with continued accumulation by whales who might be strategically using Coinglass for market analysis, could be the spark that reignites the DOGE rally. However, if the broader market weakness persists, DOGE’s summer might be spent shivering in the doghouse. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from TradingView |
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Fresh Money From Retail Traders Flows Into Copy Trading As Crypto Derivative Expands: Margex Report Coinbase won approval to offer cryptocurrency derivative trading to U.S. retail customers, fueling much hope and momentum to the $2.1 trillion cryptocurrency derivative market. Coinbase’s approval arrived following a significant decline in derivative trading volume due to economic uncertainties, regulatory struggles, and a reduction in risk from high wealth accounts and retail traders. Derivative trading, such as futures, options, and others, has dominated the cryptocurrency market since 2014 as investors snap at the opportunity to place bets with little investment for a higher percentage return. A large percentage of the derivative market is influenced by retail traders, fueled by manic meme-stock trading and social media trends on platforms such as X, YouTube and Reddit. Although heavily favoured by institutional investors, who have maintained a fair, open position in the derivative market, Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) make up a large share of traded assets. Futures and options trading have had a fair share in the derivative market, but the recent dominance of copy trading is often cited as a key reason for the high volume of the derivative market over the past few months. Copy trading is slowly evolving into a big tool for retail traders looking to explore the derivative market, as many of these traders favour automated trading over spot or manual trading. The data from Margex highlights much attention shifting to copy trading as a new strategy for retail traders looking to increase their profitability while leveraging an experienced trader to produce great profit returns with a profit share automated for both the user and pro trader. Copy Trading And Gen Z Influence On The Derivative Market Copy trading involves users replicating the trading strategies of expert traders. This method allows users to diversify their portfolios, minimize risk, and increase their profitability in the financial market while trades are executed automatically and instantly. The idea of copy trading is to enable users to benefit from the knowledge and skills of well-experienced traders. The users work to enhance their trading outcomes or build better trading or investment skills. Research has shown that 44% of traders are copy traders, signifying an extreme surge of copy trading solutions in the last few years and is greatly influenced by the social age experiencing exponential growth as web3 technologies evolve. Social media and Generation Z users (GEN Z) have amplified the popularity of trading strategies like copy trading through investment threads on X, Reddit, and even YouTube channels, with over 500,000 community individuals actively participating in such financial market discussions. Through social media and online communities, young users have seen a high demand for copy trading as their interest grows through the consumption of financial information. This shows the social aspect significantly influences the adoption of copy trading. By leveraging on the power of online communities and social aspects of trading, copy trading eliminates the rigorous learning phase of analyzing trades for retailers, simplifies trading processes and improves strategies to remain profitable. Copy Trading A Community Building Tool Investors and retail traders have a long history of following the leader or forecaster of the financial market, be it for short-term, medium-term, or long-term portfolio moves. Copy trading has long existed, with many sharing trade ideas or mimicking the trades of experienced traders such as Warren Buffet. These patterns in the past among retailers are seen in the present generation as many retailers or users follow well-experienced traders to replicate their open positions. With more retail traders adopting copy trading, it remains a dominant strategy in the derivative market compared to the spot market. Over 91% of futures trading participants are actively involved in copy trading while recording over 92% of profit returns. According to CCData, the growth of the cryptocurrency derivative market has been influenced by retail traders’ demand for more innovative trading strategies, such as automation tools (copy trading) and AI algorithms, to enhance their trading approach. Many centralized exchanges recorded a new peak of $2.3 trillion in the derivative market. CCData has shown much adoption in the derivative market as compared with spot trading. A large community of retail traders is approaching copy trading to earn a great profit on their investment. Over the past few years, the copy trading community have earned a profit margin of over 74 million USDT, reflecting increased engagement and the copy-trading method by retailers in the derivative market. Many crypto trading platforms have adopted copy trading to fill the needs of retail traders looking for improved and robust trading methods to boost profitability. Margex, a copy trading platform, remains at the top of the list of copy trading platforms for these users. Margex A Next-Gen Copy Trading Platform Margex is a next-gen copy trading platform built to help its users recreate success by mirroring the trades of experienced traders in the crypto industry on its intuitive platform. Margex’s adaptation to better copy trading strategies that many exchanges lack has been a big boost for many retailers. This will address the high demand of users looking for automated approaches to enhance trading results while diversifying their portfolios to maximize profitability. To demonstrate its seriousness about providing the best services to users, Margex has spent over $3 million to build its copy trading platform with keen attention to usability. It also has a zero-fee converter that enables users to swap tokens easily, and a more ultra-modern wallet will soon be introduced for users to manage assets within a secure platform. Follow this three simple step guide on participating in the Margex copy trading platform and replicating the trades of more experienced crypto traders. 1 Create An Account With Margex Creating an account with Margex guarantees you the best copy trading experience as it is out to protect the interest of its copy trading users and provides a diverse range of skillful traders you wish to copy their trades. 2 Select Your Traders Once logged in, navigate to the copy trading page to explore the copy trading leaderboard to select top-performing traders over time. Evaluate its performance metrics, such as followers, traders’ equity, return on equity (ROE), and strategies that align with your risk appetite and investment plans. 3 Allocate Funds After choosing a trader to follow and confirming your strategy, allocate some funds to replicate their trades. Margex platform mirrors all trades automatically and in real-time. As low as $10 is the minimum amount Margex requires to participate in copy trading strategies. |
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The recent plummet in Bitcoin’s value below the $60,000 mark has sparked widespread speculation within the crypto community, raising questions among investors and market watchers about the future direction of its price. Marco Johanning, a well-known crypto analyst and founder of The Summit Club, took to X (formerly Twitter) to provide his insights on the current market conditions and what might be expected next. According to Johanning, the recent price action does not signify a market downturn but rather a correction within an ongoing bull market. He emphasizes, “Bitcoin lost the range. What now? First and foremost, a reminder: we are in a bull market, and this is a correction. This is not a rally in a bear market. Or in other words, the high time frame trend is up no matter what.” He supported this assertion with several indicators of a continued bullish trend. First, Bitcoin reached its bear market bottom in November 2022 and subsequently broke above the 200-day moving average, a critical indicator of long-term market trends. Following a drop below the 200-day moving average, there was a significant breakout above this level and THE major high time frame resistance in October 2023. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Dips Below $57,000: 4 Key Reasons Moreover, Bitcoin achieved a new all-time high in March 2024. Over the last 18 months, Bitcoin has consistently recorded higher highs and higher lows, which are typical characteristics of a bullish market. “This can’t be a bear market,” Johanning explained. “These elements underscore a fundamental bias crucial for assuming that the current drop is part of a broader bull market trend. Therefore, Bitcoin will eventually find a local bottom and ascend higher.” Bitcoin Price Analysis: What To Expect Next? Johanning provided a detailed breakdown of possible future scenarios based on technical analysis. His first scenario is based on the monthly chart where the most crucial level is at $48,000-$49,000. This level is key because it was a major hurdle overcome in February 2024. Now, it might serve as the perfect point for a bullish retest. Furthermore, there’s a significant market imbalance down to the $48,000-$49,000 range, coinciding with the 0.5 Fibonacci retracement level from the last monthly swing low. This setup suggests a strong potential for price stabilization and reversal at this level, according to Johanning. The second scenario grounds on the weekly chart where the important level is at $52,000. This level acts as a major high time frame support/resistance, marked by a weekly imbalance that extends up to $52,000, and it matches the 0.382 Fibonacci retracement from the bottom to the top of the last major rally, and the 0.618 level from the last swing low to the top. The third scenario is based on the lower timeframes. Here, the most significant level is at $57,000. This mark is critical as it represents the 0.5 Fibonacci level from the last swing low and was a key area during the February climb. This level might serve as the stage for a potential deviation or price trap. “The recent bearish engulfing pattern breaking the monthly levels, followed by a bearish retest, signals significant market shifts,” noted Johanning. “If Bitcoin swiftly reclaims these key levels, particularly the $57,000 mark, we could see a deviation scenario unfold. Otherwise, the $52,000 or $48,000-$49,000 levels will likely be tested, each representing a higher low in the ongoing uptrend.” Related Reading: Bitcoin Is Fine As Long As It Holds Above $49,000: Analyst Impact on Altcoins And Market Strategy Altcoins have displayed remarkable resilience in the face of Bitcoin’s volatility, which Johanning finds particularly promising. “Usually, a significant drop in Bitcoin accompanied by a loss of a higher time frame range would lead to severe declines in altcoins. However, their strength yesterday is a good indicator that the worst may be over for altcoins,” he commented. Johanning concluded his analysis with an optimistic outlook for both Bitcoin and altcoins, expressing confidence in the continuation of the bull market. He is actively accumulating more at current prices, anticipating substantial returns: “No matter which scenario plays out, I am committed to this trend until proven otherwise. I’m investing heavily, and if we truly remain in a bull market, the potential for profit is tremendous.” At press time, BTC traded at $58,328. Featured image created with DALL·E, chart from TradingView.com |
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Bitcoin (BTC) has been battered by a relentless bear market over the past month, with its price tumbling 20% from its record highs. However, amidst the carnage, glimmers of hope emerge as prominent analysts predict a potential bottom forming around the current $57,000 mark. Related Reading: Solana Crawls: Network Update Fails To Fix Traffic Jam, Price Feels The Pinch Tough Opening Month For Bitcoin The start of May has not been kind to Bitcoin. The once-dominant cryptocurrency has seen a steady decline, plunging back to levels last witnessed in March before its monumental surge to $73,700. This recent price drop represents the most significant decline of this cycle, raising concerns about a prolonged bear market. The pain extends beyond Bitcoin, with the broader altcoin market feeling the tremors. Litecoin (LTC), the silver to Bitcoin’s gold, has mirrored the downward trend, shedding a staggering 25% of its value in the past month. While historically seen as a more stable alternative to Bitcoin, Litecoin seems to be tethered to its big brother’s fate in this current downturn. Finding The Bottom: Bullish Predictions Surface Despite the prevailing gloom, a chorus of optimism is rising from the crypto analysis community. Several heavyweight analysts believe Bitcoin may have found its footing around the current price range of $56,000 to $58,000. Rekt Capital, a popular crypto analyst, emphasizes a historical pattern where similar 20% dips have been followed by significant rebounds. Michaël van de Poppe, another well-respected voice, echoes this sentiment, suggesting Bitcoin may be nearing the end of its price consolidation phase. He cautions of potential short-term fluctuations but highlights the $56,000 to $58,000 zone as a crucial support level. #BTC This is officially the deepest retrace in the cycle (-23.6%)$BTC #BitcoinHalving #Bitcoin pic.twitter.com/Gcapbl0Nu6 — Rekt Capital (@rektcapital) May 1, 2024 Uncertainty Looms As Market Awaits Fed Decision While analyst optimism is a welcome sign, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over the crypto market. The upcoming Federal Reserve decision on interest rates could significantly impact investor sentiment and, consequently, Bitcoin’s price trajectory. A more hawkish stance from the Fed could trigger further selling, while a dovish approach might provide the tailwind needed for a Bitcoin rebound. Related Reading: Ethereum Fees Dive: Will This Spark A Surge In Network Activity? Buckle Up For A Bumpy Ride The next few weeks will be crucial for Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market. The Federal Reserve’s decision and investor reaction to the current price slump will likely dictate the short-term direction. While bullish sentiment suggests a potential reversal, the inherent volatility of the crypto market means investors should brace for a bumpy ride. Bitcoin market cap currently at $1.13 trillion. Chart: TradingView.com Featured image from Pixabay, chart from TradingView |
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In an analysis shared via X, crypto analyst Ali Martinez elaborated on the ongoing price correction of Dogecoin (DOGE), positing that it is a consistent precursor to major bull runs, drawing on historical patterns to forecast future price movements. Martinez’s commentary centers on the chart pattern known as the “descending triangle.” This is a bearish formation that occurs when the price follows a downward trendline intersecting a flat support line. Typically, this pattern indicates a continuation of a downward trend, but in the context of Dogecoin, Martinez suggests it precedes significant bullish breakouts. “The ongoing Dogecoin price correction is part of its usual behavior before massive bull runs! Let’s dive in,” Martinez shared. He explained the historical significance of this pattern in Dogecoin’s trading history: “In 2017, DOGE broke out of a descending triangle. Then, DOGE retraced by 40% before entering a 982% bull run!” Related Reading: Machine Learning Algorithm Predicts Dogecoin Price For May 2024 Martinez further analyzed more recent cycles to reinforce his observations, “In 2021, DOGE broke out of a descending triangle again. Then, DOGE retraced by 56% before skyrocketing by 12,197%!” According to Martinez, these retracements are not random but are characteristic of how Dogecoin has behaved in previous cycles, setting the stage for explosive gains. The analyst drew parallels to the current market conditions: “Now, in 2024, DOGE has yet again broken out of a descending triangle! It is currently undergoing a 47% price correction, very similar to previous cycles, which could ignite the next DOGE bull run!” This assertion suggests that the current market downturn might be an opportune buying moment ahead of potential gains. Martinez’s analysis underscores the cyclical nature of Dogecoin’s price movements, suggesting a pattern of sharp declines followed by dramatic recoveries. “Over the years, Dogecoin appears to mirror its previous bull cycles! All you need is a little bit of patience,” he concluded. Short-Term Dogecoin Price Analysis Amidst this optimistic prediction, the Dogecoin price is in a precarious scenario in the short-term. Since mid-April, DOGE has experienced significant technical resistance. Particularly, the DOGE price was consistently rejected at the 50-day EMA over multiple instances, indicating strong selling pressure at higher price levels. Related Reading: Alarm Bells Ring For Dogecoin: Bearish Signal Points To 40% Crash Amid a broader market downturn, the trajectory was accentuated when Dogecoin’s price broke below the crucial 100-day EMA. This level, often watched by traders for signs of medium-term market direction, had previously offered support. The breach underscores a weakening market sentiment and could signal extended losses. As of press time, Dogecoin’s price hovered near $0.1259 after narrowly holding above the 200-day EMA yesterday, a key psychological and technical barrier. This moving average is now a pivotal point for Dogecoin; its sustained breach on the daily chart could significantly alter the market structure, potentially triggering a slide towards the $0.1005 support level. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 31.63, edging close to the oversold territory but not conclusively signaling an imminent reversal. This indicates that while the market is nearing oversold conditions, the selling pressure has not fully abated. One last leg down might be necessary to get DOGE into “oversold” territory in order to mark a local bottom. Featured image created with DALL·E, chart from TradingView.com |
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Dogecoin extended losses and traded below the $0.1350 resistance zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now testing an important support at $0.1200. DOGE gained bearish momentum below the $0.140 and $0.1350 levels against the US dollar. The price is trading below the $0.1350 level and the 100 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a major bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.1350 on the 4-hour chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price must settle above $0.1420 to move into a positive zone and start a fresh surge. Dogecoin Price Extends Losses After a close below $0.150, Dogecoin price extended losses and moved into a short-term bearish zone, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. There was a drop below the $0.1350 support zone. A low was formed at $0.1201 and DOGE is now consolidating losses. There was a minor recovery wave above the $0.1250 level. The price tested the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.1640 swing high to the $0.1201 low. However, the bears protected more gains above the $0.130 resistance. Dogecoin is also below the $0.1420 level and the 100 simple moving average (4 hours). On the upside, the price is facing resistance near the $0.130 level. Source: DOGEUSD on TradingView.com The next major resistance is near the $0.1350 level. There is also a major bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.1350 on the 4-hour chart of the DOGE/USD pair. The main hurdle is at $0.1420. A close above the $0.1420 resistance and the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.1640 swing high to the $0.1201 low might send the price toward the $0.1550 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $0.1620 level. More Losses in DOGE? If DOGE’s price fails to gain pace above the $0.1350 level, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $0.1220 level. The next major support is near the $0.120 level. If there is a downside break below the $0.120 support, the price could decline further. In the stated case, the price might decline toward the $0.1040 level. Technical Indicators 4 Hours MACD – The MACD for DOGE/USD is now gaining momentum in the bearish zone. 4 Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for DOGE/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $0.1240, $0.1200 and $0.1040. Major Resistance Levels – $0.1300, $0.1350, and $0.1420. |
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Ethereum price started another decline and traded below $2,920. ETH could gain bearish momentum if there is a close below the $2,800 support zone. Ethereum remained in a bearish zone and traded below the $2,900 zone. The price is trading below $2,950 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $3,050 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it stays below the $3,050 resistance. Ethereum Price Extends Losses Ethereum price remained in a bearish zone below the $3,120 level, like Bitcoin. ETH traded below the $3,000 level. The bears even pushed the price below the $2,920 level. A low was formed at $2,813 and the price is now consolidating. There was a minor increase above the $2,900 level. The price tested the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $3,355 swing high to the $2,813 low. However, the bears were active near the $2,950 and $2,965 levels. Ethereum is now trading below $3,000 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Immediate resistance is near the $2,965 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,050 level and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $3,050 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The trend line is close to the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $3,355 swing high to the $2,813 low. Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com The next key resistance sits at $3,085, above which the price might gain traction and rise toward the $3,150 level. A close above the $3,150 resistance could send the price toward the $3,250 resistance. If there is a move above the $3,250 resistance, Ethereum could even test the $3,350 resistance. Any more gains could send Ether toward the $3,500 resistance zone. More Downsides In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,050 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,850 level. The first major support is near the $2,820 zone. The main support is near the $2,820 level. A clear move below the $2,820 support might push the price toward $2,650. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,540 level in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Level – $2,820 Major Resistance Level – $3,050 |