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cryptocurrency markets were trading marginally lower today. Bitcoin (BTC) was below the $27,800 level, whereas Ethereum (ETH) was below the $1,750 level. Meanwhile, the global cryptocurrency market cap was trading lower around $1.15 trillion, falling 0.64% in the last 24 hours. «Most cryptocurrencies slipped late Monday as investors await Wednesday's US central bank's next interest rate decision. Bitcoin traded above the $28,000 level on Monday after the US Federal Reserve announced it had teamed up with five other major central banks to ensure the flow of the US dollar. However, it has since decreased slightly and is trading at the US$27,800 level,» Edul Patel, Co-founder and CEO at Mudrex, said. Other top crypto tokens were also trading lower on Tuesday. As of 11.40 am, Litecoin was trading over 4% down, while Polkadot, Shiba Inu and Dogecoin slipped over 2%.

Bitcoin (BTC) may “take out shorts” to crack $30,000 during the day’s key United States macroeconomic policy updates, analysis says.

Silicon Valley Bank on 10th March 2023, Bitcoin prices have zoomed nearly 40%. «The current BTC rally is driven by the importance of decentralised finance in the global financial system after a series of bank collapses in the US. Bitcoin being the torch bearer of decentralised finance is witnessing a demand from retail and institutional investors amidst the banking chaos as BTC is being deployed as a shield against the ongoing crisis,» Dhruvil Shah, SVP of technology at Liminal, said. Meanwhile, Edul Patel, CEO and Co-Founder of Mudrex, said, «The collapse of SVB and Silvergate was like a Cyprus moment for crypto. As these crypto-friendly banks collapsed, much money flowed directly into the cryptocurrency ecosystem. And a chunk of the smart money usually flows into blue-chip cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.» «With instability in the banking sector, inflation data that exceeded expectations, and renewed optimism about a dovish Federal Reserve, Bitcoin has reached levels unseen in approximately nine months,» Edul added.

The value proposition of Bitcoin (BTC) is on full display amid the current banking crisis, which will only “attract more institutions” to the BTC market over time, ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood believes.

Bitcoin’s (BTC) price broke above the February 2023 highs of $25,200 after U.S. inflation data was in consensus with the market expectation. The potential fallout of the global banking system further promoted Bitcoin investment as a non-correlated global hedging instrument similar to gold in March. The correlation between gold and BTC has been rising since the start of the month.

Bitcoin (BTC) headed to new nine-month highs after the March 21 Wall Street open as a crucial Federal Reserve interest rate decision loomed.

Of the 4,593 days of Bitcoin’s existence as a tradable asset, BTC hodlers experienced 4,065 profitable days — challenging the historical narrative of depreciating volatility in crypto. As a result, holding Bitcoin (BTC) is provably profitable in the long run. 

cryptocurrency markets were trading mixed on Monday. Bitcoin, Solana and BNB gained, while Ethereum, Polygon and Shiba Inu were trading with cuts. «BTC broke above $28,000 briefly on Monday as the collapse of US banks like SVB and signature has rekindled the debate on the importance of DeFi and digital assets. Bitcoin is poised to test $30,000 very soon but may face some resistance at that level. The FOMC meeting this week will be a major market-moving factor,» Shivam Thakral, CEO of BuyUcoin, said. Edul Patel, Co-founder and CEO at Mudrex, said, «With instability in the banking sector, inflation data that exceeded expectations, and renewed optimism about a dovish Federal Reserve, Bitcoin has reached levels unseen in approximately nine months.» Bitcoin (BTC) rose 1.10% to $27,519, while Ethereum (ETH) was above the $1,750 level. The global cryptocurrency market cap was trading around $1.16 trillion, rising 0.13% in the last 24 hours.

The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has hit its highest index score this year, reaching levels not seen since Bitcoin (BTC) posted its all-time high in November 2021.

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) surpassed $28,000 on March 21, but according to two derivatives metrics, traders aren't very ecstatic after a 36% gain in eight days. Looking beyond Bitcoin’s stellar performance, there are reasons why investors are not fully confident in further price upside The recent rescue of Credit Suisse, a 167-year-old leading Swiss financial institution, is proof that the current global banking crisis might not be over.

USD Coin (USDC), the world’s second-largest stablecoin, may simply have been in the wrong place at the wrong time. 

Bitcoin (BTC) starts a new week in an unmistakably bullish position as it passes $28,000.

cryptocurrency markets were trading higher in Friday's trade with crypto heavyweights like BTC and ETH leading the rally. Bitcoin (BTC) rose 5.45% to $25,906, whereas Ethereum (ETH) was above the $1,700 level. «Bitcoin is inching closer towards the $26,000 mark. Following the Arbitrum Airdrop announcement that came out yesterday evening, the sentiments across the crypto market took a positive turn. It is one of the biggest and most awaited events since the past several months,» Edul Patel, Co-founder and CEO at Mudrex, said. Other top crypto tokens were also trading higher. BNB and Polygon surged over 4%. Dogecoin, Solana and Shiba Inu were also trading with gains. Meanwhile, the global cryptocurrency market cap was trading higher around $1.11 trillion, rising 3.85% in the last 24 hours. The total volume in DeFi is currently 5.31 billion, 7.97% of the total crypto market 24-hour volume. The volume of all stablecoins stood at $63.35 billion, which is 94.99% of the total crypto market 24-hour volume.

Bitcoin (BTC) price surged on March 19 to surpass the $28,000 zone, marking a 16% boost in value in the past 7-days, according to Cointelegraph's MarketPro data. 

Bitcoin (BTC) approached a key weekly close on March 19 with traders concerned about a retest of lower levels.

Former Coinbase chief technology officer Balaji Srinivasan has made a millionaire bet on Bitcoin's (BTC) price over the next 90 days, predicting the cryptocurrency price will reach $1 million by June 17. 

Bitcoin (BTC) hit new nine-month highs on March 17 as the latest events in the growing United States banking crisis boosted crypto markets.

In 2023, Bitcoin (BTC) and Cathie Wood's Coinbase (COIN) investment are finally outperforming Warren Buffett's popular "crypto bet" in Brazil's fintech giant Nubank (NU). 

cryptocurrency markets were trading mostly in the red in Wednesday's trade amid worries over bank industry turmoil in the US. Bitcoin (BTC) fell 1.52% to $24,532 whereas Ethereum (ETH) was below the $1,700 level. BTC volume in the last 24 hours stood at approximately $21.38 billion, falling 21.37% in the last 24 hours. «Bitcoin is currently trading at the US$24,000 level, experiencing a slight price decline from the previous day as market participants consider liquidity issues. Additionally, investors are analyzing the possibility of a European banking crisis resulting from concerns surrounding the often-embattled Credit Suisse,» Edul Patel, Co-founder and CEO at Mudrex, said. Shivam Thakral, CEO of BuyUcoin, said, «The latest developments at Credit Suisse may spook the global markets and spoil the crypto party in the coming weeks.»

cryptocurrency markets were trading higher in Wednesday's trade amid easing worries over bank industry turmoil and release of largely on-target US inflation data. Bitcoin (BTC) rose 1.95% to $24,943 whereas Ethereum (ETH) was above the $1,700 level. BTC volume in the last 24 hours stood at approximately $53.82 billion, rising 12.50% in the last 24 hours. «The UK government bailing out the Silicon Valley Bank has created a positive sentiment within the investment community and which may have increased buying activity. As per the latest data, US consumer inflation has slowed down but it’s still on the higher side which may drive Fed to continue its hawkish stance. If the macroeconomic factors continue to remain favourable then we may see Bitcoin testing $30,000 level very soon,» Shivam Thakral, CEO of BuyUcoin, said. Other top crypto tokens were also trading higher. Dogecoin, Solana, Polygon and Polkadot were trading over 3% higher. Meanwhile, the global cryptocurrency market cap was trading higher around $1.10 trillion, rising 2.24% in the last 24 hours.

Bitcoin (BTC) accounts for more of the total value of all cryptocurrencies than at any time since June 2022.