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Avalanche, Helium Lead Monthly Crypto Gains as Bullish Bitcoin Consolidation Spurs Altcoin Season Call
November brought explosive gains for altcoins as a wide range of smaller cryptocurrencies outperformed bitcoin, prompting call for an altcoin season.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hits $38.8K for First Time in Over a Year
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Dec. 1, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Bitcoin Rises to $38.8K for the First Time Since May 2022
Overall crypto market capitalization is at its highest level since May 2022 with nearly $400 billion added since the start of October.
Bitcoin Eyes $40K as $1B in BTC Withdrawals Suggests Bullish Mood
Data shows over $1 billion worth of BTC has been withdrawn from exchanges recently.
Bitcoin Going From Boiling the Oceans to Draining Them, According to Critic
The findings have an echo of De Vries’ previous criticisms of Bitcoin, which have hitherto centered on the electricity usage of bitcoin mining.
MicroStrategy Bought $600M of BTC in November, Increased Holdings by 10%
MicroStrategy is also looking to raise up to $750 million in a sale of class A common stock.
Bitcoin Miner AntPool to Refund Record $3M BTC Transaction Fee
AntPool said it would verify the identity of the sender if they sign an on-chain message via another bitcoin transaction using the same message – which will prove ownership.
First Mover Americas: Demand for Bitcoin Futures ETF BITO Ramps Up
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 30, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
World’s Largest Bitcoin Futures ETF Breaks 2021 Record Highs for Assets Under Management
ProShares’ BITO now has $1.47 billion in holdings, as a flurry of bitcoin ETF applications in the U.S. seemingly spurs institutional interest in the asset.