US Elections 2024: Here’s how upcoming polls will impact crypto market; Experts weigh in

US Elections 2024: Here’s how upcoming polls will impact crypto market; Experts weigh in

The U.S. is presently at the forefront of critical factors that may influence financial markets. With the much-anticipated FOMC meeting in September and the upcoming November elections, attention is focused on the U.S. These events are significant, affecting not only traditional markets but also crypto enthusiasts who are hoping for legislation that could ease regulations … Read more

Invested in cryptos this year? You will have to pay tax at this rate…

Invested in cryptos this year? You will have to pay tax at this rate…

If you have invested in cryptocurrencies in the financial year 2023-2024, then the chances are that you earned significant profits in the year gone by. Most top crypto currencies reported noticeable jump in their prices in the past few months. Bitcoin rose nearly 108 percent in the past one year, while ether rose nearly 80 … Read more

Bitcoin plunges 3.7% to $66,870; here’s why its falling

Bitcoin plunges 3.7% to $66,870; here's why its falling

World’s biggest cryptocurrency Bitcoin slid as much as 3.78 per cent to $66,817 on Tuesday reflecting trader anxiety ahead of the US inflation data release and the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision. Bitcoin reached a record high of $73,798 in March, boosted by inflows into dedicated US exchange-traded funds. However, it has struggled to achieve … Read more

In defence of a financial instrument that fails to do its job

In defence of a financial instrument that fails to do its job

Although buying inflation-protected bonds to protect against inflation does not seem unreasonable, it would have been a spectacularly unprofitable move during the latest bout of inflation. One hundred dollars put into inflation-protected Treasuries in December 2021, when investors first saw American core inflation reach 5%, would have been worth just $88 a year later. Even … Read more

Stage set for return of Binance, Kucoin to India

Stage set for return of Binance, Kucoin to India

In December, India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) called for blocking web addresses of a number of global crypto firms which were not registered in the country, over concerns that some of them may be misused for money-laundering. On Friday, FIU said that it has lifted Kucoin’s suspension after the exchange paid a fine of around … Read more

Bitcoin falls 5% to $57,000 ahead of Fed decision, slumps 16% in April

Bitcoin falls 5% to $57,000 ahead of Fed decision, slumps 16% in April

Bitcoin experienced a nearly 6 per cent decline on Wednesday, marking its the worst monthly performance since April 2022. This downturn occurred as investors withdrew funds from cryptocurrencies in anticipation of an interest rate decision from the Federal Reserve.  April witnessed a substantial drop of almost 16% in the value of the most traded cryptocurrency … Read more

Bitcoin Halving: World’s biggest crypto reaches supply milestone, future price unpredictable

Bitcoin Halving: World's biggest crypto reaches supply milestone, future price unpredictable

Bitcoin, the world’s leading cryptocurrency, underwent a programmed reduction in its new coin creation rate on April 19. This event, known as a “halving,” occurs roughly every four years and is designed to slow down the overall supply of Bitcoin as per CoinGecko. Following the halving, Bitcoin’s price remained relatively stable, experiencing a slight dip … Read more

Bitcoin gained 150% in FY24, to remain in positive trajectory in FY25: Experts

Bitcoin gained 150% in FY24, to remain in positive trajectory in FY25: Experts

At the beginning of the fiscal year 2023-24, Bitcoin was valued at approximately $28,500. However, by March 2024, its price had surged dramatically to an impressive $73,750. In the year starting April 1, 2023, Bitcoin has had a remarkable run. Bitcoin gained more than 50% by mid-June 2023, rallying alongside tech stocks to trade around … Read more

Bitcoin surges to $66,000, market cap crosses $2.5 trillion

Bitcoin surges to $66,000, market cap crosses $2.5 trillion

Bitcoin, world’s foremost cryptocurrency in terms of value, surged to a two-year peak, crossing the $66,000 threshold. This surge came as a substantial influx of funds propelled it tantalizingly close to its all-time highs. Bitcoin surged to a peak of $66,319 during the session, marking a 6.4% increase to $66,254. At its current market value, … Read more

Bitcoin at $59,000: Will this crypto rally mark the repeat of Nov 2021?

Bitcoin at $59,000: Will this crypto rally mark the repeat of Nov 2021?

Jumping for the fifth consecutive day, bitcoin hit $59,000 on Wednesday in the global crypto markets. And if the current rally continues, this would be maiden cryptocurrency’s substantial monthly rally since Dec 2020. In just one day, bitcoin rose 4.4 per cent reaching 59,259, its highest level since Dec 2021. At the same time, ether … Read more