Bitcoin has made a significant move upwards, approaching $27,000 after days of stagnation, although other cryptocurrencies such as SOL, ADA, TON, and MKR have outperformed it.
Bitcoin's price rose nearly 5% to just below $26,800, driven by a rally in traditional markets and increased trading volumes, while bankrupt exchange FTX seeks to sell its crypto holdings with the help of Galaxy Digital and Binance discontinues its crypto-backed debit card in Latin America and the Middle East.
Bitcoin pulled back from its all-time high above $28,000 as investors analyzed the implications of Grayscale's court victory against the SEC, with the cryptocurrency dropping 2% to $27,240, while Ether decreased 1.7% to just above $1,700, leading to a decline in the broader crypto market.
FTX, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, favored top executives with transactions that enriched them just before its downfall in 2022, according to financial statements presented to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
Former FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried received nearly $1 billion in cash payments from the crypto exchange before its collapse, while other ex-executives also benefited from the funds, court filings reveal.
Bitcoin is predicted to reach $22,000 due to worsening investor sentiment and the impact of lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase, while BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes claims the bull market began in March.
A bankrupt crypto firm holding billions of dollars in digital assets could cause a price collapse, with traders selling due to fears of FTX liquidating its $3 billion crypto holdings.
The bankrupt FTX estate has amassed around $7 billion in assets, including $1.16 billion in solana tokens and $560 million in bitcoin, as it seeks to return funds to creditors through the sale of its crypto holdings.
Crypto markets experienced a decline as FTX's potential selling pressure raised concerns, causing Bitcoin to fall below $25,000 for the first time since mid-June, and altcoins to underperform, particularly Solana (SOL).
Bitcoin's price rebounded to around $26,000 as short traders abandoned their bearish bets, but a lack of bullish catalysts may limit the recovery, with a potential altcoin crash looming as bankrupt exchange FTX plans to sell around $3.4 billion worth of tokens.
The price of bitcoin rebounds by 4.5% as fears around FTX liquidations ease and investors cover short positions, but uncertainty remains due to weakened momentum and lack of clear market catalysts.
The price of bitcoin remains steady above $26,000 as FTX receives approval to sell its crypto assets and U.S. inflation data exceeds expectations.
The collapsed crypto exchange FTX has been granted permission to liquidate its digital assets to repay creditors, including Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana, amounting to around $3.4 billion. The founder of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, is facing charges of fraud and conspiracy, with his bail being revoked last month.
Bitcoin and major tokens experienced slight gains following concerns over the FTX court case ruling, with BTC rising 1.5% and Ether nearing $1,700; however, bearish sentiment remains among professional traders.
The price of Bitcoin is slightly lower but still up 2% from a week ago, as concerns over a potential market dump by FTX are mitigated by positive news from Franklin Templeton and Deutsche Bank, although altcoins show weakness.
Bitcoin holds above $27,000 as U.S. rates traders predict that the Federal Reserve will maintain borrowing costs, Solana's SOL and ether experience slight gains, FTX sues founder's parents for fraudulent transfers and misappropriated funds, and a new $60 million fund called Oak Grove Ventures focuses on Web3, AI, and biotech.
Bitcoin traded slightly downward, Toncoin and Chainlink's LINK token were top performers, FTX sued former employees to recover $157.3 million, and Binance and Zhao filed to dismiss a SEC lawsuit in Thursday's cryptocurrency news.
FTX cryptocurrency empire, led by Sam Bankman-Fried, faced financial turmoil and bankruptcy, leading to Bankman-Fried's arrest on charges of stealing billions in customer funds.
Bitcoin managed to hold above the $26,000 level despite a drop in the S&P 500 and a rise in the US dollar, indicating a lack of aggressive selling, while low liquidity could lead to volatile price movements and traders are advised to wait for confirmations.
FTX's bankruptcy court-approved liquidation of $7.1 billion worth of crypto assets, including Solana and Bitcoin, is not expected to cause a market crash, as the court has implemented measures to ensure market stability during the process.
Around $4 million worth of ethereum (ETH) tied to the FTX exchange hack has started moving, while $21 million still remains in the original wallet, as the trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, who is facing fraud charges, is about to begin.
Bitcoin surged over $28,000, experiencing a sudden spike and potentially driven by a short squeeze in the futures market, while Ethereum also rose above $1,700 for the first time in five weeks, contributing to a positive overall sentiment in the crypto market.
Jump Trading, a large crypto market making firm, lost nearly $300 million in the collapse of FTX, according to Michael Lewis' book "Going Infinite," highlighting the heavy blow the company suffered from the failure of the crypto exchange.
London-based cocoa broker Marc-Antoine Julliard testified in the criminal case against former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, stating that he was unable to withdraw 4 Bitcoin worth $80,000 from FTX in November 2022 after a Twitter post from Bankman-Fried reassured users about their assets; witnesses including former FTX executives and Anthony Scaramucci are also expected to testify.
Major cryptocurrencies saw gains as traditional markets stabilized, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin all experiencing slight increases, while the market awaited the release of nonfarm payrolls data; meanwhile, former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried faced a clash of perspectives during his trial, with prosecutors alleging deception and his defense claiming good faith.
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, is facing federal fraud charges and a potential lifetime in prison for financial crimes related to the collapse of FTX, while evidence has been presented in court showcasing the $35 million luxury penthouse where Bankman-Fried and his colleagues resided.
Buyers struggle to maintain Bitcoin price above $27,000 as selling increases due to inflation pressure and uncertainty, but analyst predicts a potential rally to the next halving in November; BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes is even more bullish, predicting Bitcoin could reach $750,000 to $1 million by 2026.
Bitcoin (BTC) may have failed to reach $100,000 during the 2021 bull market due to the selling of BTC by executives at defunct exchange FTX, according to analysis and testimony from the ongoing trial of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried.
Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a surge from $27,900 to $30,000, followed by a drop to $28,000, after a false report of a spot ETF approval led to significant liquidations and skepticism from analysts and reporters.
Former head of Alameda Research, Caroline Ellison, claims to have received instructions from FTX's CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, to sell Bitcoin if its price went above $20,000, but determining whether they actually suppressed the price is challenging, given the limited impact of their actions compared to other exchanges and the total trading volume.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is on trial for allegedly stealing over $8 billion from FTX customers, and prosecutors have presented witness testimonies and evidence to reveal the intricate details of the cryptocurrency exchange's downfall and collapse.
Bitcoin and other leading cryptocurrencies experienced a positive week, with Bitcoin rebounding by 10% following bullish price action and reaching $29,523, while Solana and XRP also saw gains.
Bitcoin's price surged 10% after false rumors about BlackRock launching a Bitcoin ETF were spread on Twitter, highlighting the industry's anticipation for SEC approval, while other news included the ongoing trial of FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried and concerns about money flows at British exchange Bitrace.
Bitcoin surged by 11.5% to top $35,000, as anticipation grows for the launch of the first spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S. led by asset management giants BlackRock and Fidelity, which could potentially open the floodgates for a new era of bitcoin investment options.
Bitcoin surged past $34,000 this week, up 106% so far this year, driven by factors such as constrained supply, underinvested market participants, and its attractiveness as a safe haven from troubled traditional markets and geopolitical turmoil.
The bitcoin price has surged past $35,000, reaching its highest level in over a year due to excitement over BlackRock's bitcoin spot ETF application and speculation that the U.S. wealth management industry could gain access to the crypto market.
Bitcoin has surged past $35,000, reaching its highest price since May 2022, amid a bullish week for the cryptocurrency market fueled by hopes of a Bitcoin ETF approval and significant gains in other major cryptocurrencies like Ethereum, XRP, Solana, Cardano, and Dogecoin.
The notional open interest in bitcoin and ether options contracts on Deribit has reached $20.64 billion, indicating a growing interest in the crypto options market, while Goldman Sachs predicts that Ethereum's Dencun upgrade in 2024 will enhance scalability as a settlement layer. Additionally, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has testified in his criminal trial, risking tough questioning from prosecutors, and bitcoin's price has decoupled from Wall Street's tech-heavy index with the upcoming BTC reward halving expected to weaken their correlation.
Summary: Bitcoin surged by over 14% in the past week, reaching a high of $35,000 and maintaining a 30% increase over the last two weeks.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried testified in his own defense, admitting to mistakes but denying fraud or theft in the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange, stating that a "lot of people got hurt" and the company went bankrupt due to oversight and not intentional wrongdoing.
