Day: October 18, 2017

Nasdaq has been awarded a patent for a blockchain-based data matching system that could boost efficiency in clearing and settlement.

At the World Knowledge Forum held in Seoul on October 17, Billionaire investor Tim Draper, who has been one of the key angel investors in the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency markets since 2014, stated that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are much better than fiat currencies. In an interview with Bloomberg, Draper stated: “I think [Bitcoin is] … Continue reading Bitcoin is Much Better Than Fiat Says Billionaire Investor Tim Draper

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Blockchain consortia are becoming far more prevalent as of late. While most people know R3 and Hyperledger, there are other ventures to explore as well. Over in Spain, various tech firms and banks have launched Alastria. This non-profit blockchain consortium wants to serve as a national tokenization platform and focus on digital ID. Every country … Continue reading Spanish Banks and Technology Firms Launch the Alastria Blockchain Consortium

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A group of banks, now including Santander, is planning to create a business venture in Ireland for its in-development blockchain commerce platform.

Things are not looking too great in the world of cryptocurrency right now.The Bitcoin price is going through an unexpected market correction once again. As a result, the Bitcoin price is now down to $5,360 and it is possible the value will keep going lower moving forward. There is no real reason for this sudden bearish attitude whatsoever, as it seems manipulation is in full effect once again.

Sudden Bitcoin Price Correction is Quite Steep

Not too long ago, we saw the Bitcoin price correct from $5,800 to $5,500 and slightly lower. At that time, it was expected this to be the only correction the Bitcoin price would see in the near future. Sadly, that is not how cryptocurrency markets work, as a new correction can be looming on the horizon at any given time. It seems we now have such a new correction on our hands right now, although no one knows where it will end.

To put this into perspective, the Bitcoin price nfow hovers around $5,360. It is a far cry away from the 6,000 all-time high, to say the very least. With this bearish momentum in place, it seems highly unlikely we will see a positive trend reversal later today, though. We have seen stranger things in the world of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency over the past few months, though. A reversal can occur at any time, but things may also go from bad to worse in the blink of an eye.

All of this negative momentum also has a negative impact on the overall Bitcoin market cap. Right now, that market cap sits at just under $89.5bn, which is a lot lower compared to the $92bn of a few days ago. This 6.78% value decrease out of the blue will probably send the market reeling for quite some to come. Altcoins are suffering from extreme volatility right now as well, which means there is virtually nothing to get excited about right now.

One positive note is how the Bitcoin trading volume is still in place as we speak. Over the past 24 hours, slightly under $2bn worth of Bitcoin has changed hands. That is a more than respectable number, although it is also a bit lower compared to the past few days. It is very difficult to find any positive signs related to Bitcoin in the trading market right now, that much is rather evident.

For the time being, Bitfinex remains the world’s largest Bitcoin exchange by trading volume. Bithumb is in second place, as they have taken a significant lead over bitFlyer as of right now. In South Korea, the Bitcoin price still sits well above $5,400, though, and it seems this “premium” is slowly becoming the new normal as far as Bitcoin is concerned. Then again, it will be interesting to see how things play out in this regard.

Most people would like to see the Bitcoin price go up and preferably as soon as possible. Whether or not that will happen, remains to be determined. For now, it seems unlikely we will any major progress being made whatsoever, although the tide can always turn at any given moment. Bitcoin is still in a good place when looking at the bigger picture, even though the current price trend may tell a different story.

The bitcoin price dipped overnight and early this morning bottomed out and around $5200 apiece. Against the backdrop of some considerable volatility, we’ve got to be really careful with our approach at the moment. Things can turn around pretty quickly and, when they do, we don’t want to be caught on the wrong end of … Continue reading Bitcoin Price Watch; Intrarange And Breakout Strategies In Play

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A blockchain advocacy group launched at last year’s World Economic Forum is ramping up efforts to promote dialogue in Europe.

Blockchain’s future is bright, just maybe a little less glamorous without the get-rich-quick investment aspect, writes Joe Pindar of Gemalto.

Earlier this week, the Brazilian and Argentinian Bitcoin communities expressed their concerns over the SegWit2x hard fork in November, firmly opposing the proposal. The decline in support for SegWit2x hard fork in November could lead to a mid-term surge in the BItcoin price. Bitcoin Communities in South Korea, Brazil, and Argentina Reject SegWit2x In a … Continue reading Will SegWit2x Hard Fork Run as Planned in November? Impact on Bitcoin Price

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