After almost a decade in obscurity, cryptocurrency exploded onto the financial world in 2017. Everyone has heard of Bitcoin, and more than a few people have made fortunes from trading in the rapidly expanding cryptocurrency marketplace. However, much of the cryptocurrency world still remains uncertain and obscure. This is particularly true in the matter of […]
Bitcoin Prices Crater Following Epic Run Bitcoin is hitting headlines again with prices falling over 40% after reaching highs just under $20,000 earlier this month. This has been an exceptionally volatile week for the cryptocurrency market due to “high-profile security problems at two exchanges and warnings from global regulators about the risks cryptocurrencies pose.” Prices have […]
Bitcoin Futures Trading Is Here! Bitcoin futures made their big debut on Sunday, December 10th, 2017. The introduction of Bitcoin futures was meant to herald the beginning of widespread acceptance of Bitcoin as a new mainstay of the investing world. So what exactly is a Bitcoin future and how did Bitcoin’s big debut in the […]
Bitcoin Prices Surge Past $15k As Volatility Soars This Thursday, December 7th, 2017, Bitcoin passed the $15,000 mark. While Bitcoin’s stratospheric rise in 2017 has astounded even the most ardent Bitcoin supporters, the $6,000 gain in just the last week has made all past Bitcoin rallies pale in comparison. What Is Driving Bitcoin Prices? The […]
Bitcoin Futures Set To Launch Sunday, December 10th After gaining regulatory approval from the CFTC, CBOE Global Markets Inc. has announced the release of a Bitcoin (BTCUSD) futures exchange set for 6 pm on the evening of Sunday, December 10th, 2017. The futures will be cash-settled on the day following their expiry date based on […]
Tension between the US and North Korea is escalating and the effects have started to be felt in the global markets. As a result of the tension, volatility has affected global markets and this may have you wondering why this happens. Well, war is known to confuse investors thus raising uncertainty. Even though thinking about […]
Bitcoin Price Smashes Through $10,000 Level Bitcoin prices may have been on a tear for the majority of 2017, but the end of the year has seen an unprecedented increase in value, just recently breaching the $10k threshold. Some people are convinced that Bitcoin prices are just getting started, and that we are at the […]
Bitcoin Hits Record High Following CME Announcement Bitcoin, the most popular cryptocurrency available, hit record highs following the announcement that the CME plans to establish bitcoin futures later this year. This is huge news for a couple of reasons. It is further establishing Bitcoin as a legitimate financial instrument and it will allow more institutional investors […]
The Revolutionary Impact Of Blockchain Technology Blockchain is an ingenious invention designed to act as a public ledger for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Litecoin. As the main technology behind one of the most popular cryptocurrencies to date, blockchain acts as proof for all cryptocurrency transactions. What you need to know is that a block forms […]
Bitcoin Prices Plummet On China Regulatory News While Bitcoin prices have had there ups and downs throughout the years, it has recently taken what most sources are referring to as a “free fall”. And it is leaving many to wonder why the shift has been so dramatic. Why are investors finding it so difficult to […]
