It might have been a “boring” weekend, but the indicators for Bitcoin are pulling in opposite directions. On the one hand, some analysts believe BTC may test as low as $50,000 as the US Marshalls look set to sell the seized Silk Road Bitcoin. On the other hand, investment adviser holdings in spot Bitcoin ETFs are on the rise and are not slowing down, with some believing the latest dip is a “fake-out.” Meanwhile, a debate is underway over whether the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund is increasingly exposing itself to Bitcoin on purpose or due to an algorithm, a man kidnapped two people in an effort to recover funds lost in the BitConnect Ponzi scheme, and should AI have access to crypto wallets?Further reading:A return to $50K? 5 Things to know in Bitcoin this weekAdviser holdings in Bitcoin ETFs rise, hedge fund stakes dip — CoinbaseUS Marshals likely selling Silk Road Bitcoin, says lawyerWorld’s largest sovereign wealth fund Bitcoin exposure not ‘intentional’Man allegedly tries to ‘recover’ losses from BitConnect, kidnapping twoCoinbase CEO Brian Armstrong: AI ‘should have crypto wallets’So, grab yourself a coffee, and let’s get into it!Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Bitcoin’s price behavior is “unusual,” according to recent data on open interest, which is rising despite the price falling. Furthermore, institutions have not rushed in to buy the dip this time, as they did earlier in August, so we could see BTC fall further unless weekend volatility wants to throw a spanner in the works once again. Elsewhere, EigenLayer’s total value locked surged 11% in a week, ZachXBT uncovers a network of North Korean devs making a fortune at crypto projects, and Sotheby’s starts to auction some blue chip art NFTs.Further reading:Bitcoin has room to fall amid ‘unusual’ open interest — CoinGlassInstitutions not so interested in Bitcoin at $58K, metric showsEigenLayer TVL hits $12.9B, climbs 11% in one week — IntoTheBlockZachXBT claims 21 North Korea crypto devs are making $500K a monthSotheby’s to sell CryptoPunk and Beeple NFT at digital auctionSo, grab yourself a coffee, and let’s get into it!Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Yesterday was about as confusing as it gets for Bitcoin as the price climbed steadily in the $60,000 range. Then, the US Consumer Price Index report revealed unexpectedly positive figures, which should have helped boost the price of BTC. However, the opposite happened as Bitcoin dumped 5% courtesy of the US government moving 10,000 of its Silk Road Bitcoin stash. Elsewhere, Iran is offering a bounty to anyone who reports illegal crypto mining, many crypto influencers could get hit hard with a new US FTC rule banning fake likes and followers, and we look at why betting on memecoins on Pump.fun offers worse odds than playing roulette in a casino.Further reading:BTC price suddenly drops 5% as Bitcoin rejects low CPI printUS government moves 10,000 BitcoinUS gov’t Bitcoin sale ‘doesn’t affect anything’ as analyst blames bearsIran is giving $24 to anyone who reports illegal crypto minersCrypto influencers on notice after FTC bans fake likes and followersMemecoin casino: $100 bet on Pump.fun has worse odds than rouletteSo, grab yourself a coffee, and let’s get into it.Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Bitcoin has ventured back above $60,000, and it has sparked analysts back into life with positive price predictions for the rest of 2024 — one of which might shock you. In other news, according to recent data, the hodl mentality is alive and well with Bitcoin, as 45% of holders haven’t moved their BTC in over six months, and is Coinbase about to launch its own wrapped Bitcoin token after the controversy surronding WBTC? And that’s just the Bitcoin news — today’s episode also talks Kamala Harris, the FBI and Satoshi.Further reading:3 reasons why Bitcoin traders expect $100K+ BTC price by 202545% of Bitcoin supply has not moved in 6 months — ResearchCoinbase teases ‘cbBTC’ days after BitGo Wrapped Bitcoin controversyBitGo set to transition Wrapped Bitcoin business to multi-jurisdictional custodyKamala Harris may continue the Biden administration’s crypto crackdownFBI will ‘neither confirm nor deny’ the existence of Satoshi recordsSo, grab yourself a coffee, and let’s get into Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Bitcoin’s price may have stagnated in the past 24 hours, but the broader crypto market has been busy! For Bitcoin, the downward momentum appears to be weakening, which some believe indicates a reversal. A new report shows why the weekends are becoming so volatile, and the world’s largest Bitcoin miner is raising $250 million to buy more BTC. In other news, an Ether whale is dumping thousands of ETH worth over $150 million after holding it since its ICO, a Canadian crypto exchange founder was found to be using customer deposits to gamble with, and a US Court of Appeal has reversed the dismissal of the HEX manipulation case against Binance.US.Further reading:Why Bitcoin is still poised to break $74K before end of yearBitcoin risks ‘sharp weekend price swings’ as ETFs suck up liquidityWorld’s largest Bitcoin miner announces $250M raise to buy more BitcoinBitcoin miners record lowest daily revenue of 2024Whale continues $154M dumping spree with 5K ETH deposit to OKXWhale buys nearly $13M of Ether, but price needs to reclaim $2.7K for next leg upCanadian crypto exchange gambled away $9.5M of users’ Bitcoin and EtherUS Court of Appeals reboots HEX manipulation case against Binance.USSo, grab yourself a coffee, and let’s get into.Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Bitcoin’s strong recovery last week led some to believe it may have established itself above the $60,000 psychological level, but the weekend’s action put that to bed. The analysis appears to point at institutions and a change in their buying habits of stablecoins, though there are some indicators that it will be a short-lived dip. For example, the largest wealth manager in the US, Morgan Stanley, is allowing its 15,000 financial advisers to pitch spot Bitcoin ETFs, which should be a positive for the price of BTC. However, a former SEC official has called Morgan Stanley’s decision a “death wish.” Meanwhile, the defunct crypto exchange Celsius has filed a $3.5 billion lawsuit against stablecoin issuer Tether.Further reading:Bitcoin price drops below $59K as institutions stop buying stablecoinsMorgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF push a ‘death wish,’ says former SEC officialCelsius sues Tether, seeking $3.5B over Bitcoin collateral sell-offVenezuela blocks Binance, X amid presidential election disputeSo, grab yourself a coffee, and let’s get into it.Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

It’s been a very green 24 hours for the crypto market, led by Bitcoin, which data suggests has seen a spike in daily new addresses, hinting toward “renewed interest” from retail investors. However, BTC is also heading toward the ominously named “death cross,” which could be considered a bearish indicator if it wasn’t for how Bitcoin has historically reacted to that event. Meanwhile, Russia legalizes Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining in an effort to reduce their reliance on the US dollar for international trading, Donald Trump Jr. is launching a DeFi platform to take on the banks, and Hamster Kombat aims to deliver the “largest airdrop in crypto history.”Further reading:Bitcoin price must flip $62K to avoid worst ‘death cross’ consequencesBitcoin new addresses hint at ‘renewed interest’ from retail investorsDonald Trump Jr. is launching a crypto platform to ‘take on’ the banksRussia legalizes Bitcoin and cryptocurrency miningHamster Kombat teases new details about ‘largest airdrop in crypto history’So, grab yourself a coffee, and let’s get into it!Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Today’s Bitcoin rundown is a little calmer, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t information-rich. The market now knows just how aggressively the whales bought the dip, how hard the crash hit the short-term holders of BTC, and that the largest wealth manager in the US, Morgan Stanley, will allow its advisers to pitch spot Bitcoin ETFs. Elsewhere, the SEC versus Ripple case may finally be drawing to a close as Judge Analisa Torres orders Ripple to pay $125 million — an amount seen as a victory by some, and not least in the market, as XRP pumped 26% in a matter of hours. Finally, Robinhood’s move to become a force in crypto is working, and it has the receipts to prove it.Further reading:Bitcoin whale transactions hit highest level in 4 months amid crypto dipBitcoin speculators sit on 93% unrealized losses after $365M ‘wipeout’Morgan Stanley advisers can officially pitch Bitcoin ETFsXRP rockets 26% as Ripple execs hail $125M penalty as ‘victory’Robinhood Q2 crypto revenue surges 161% on rising trading volumeSo, grab yourself a coffee, and let’s get into it!Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Bitcoin has been on a steady rise for a few days now, and the ship appears to be steadying — but for how long? Some analysts expect another decline into the low $40,000 range as traders hedge against it, while others point toward a spike in CEX inflows and hodler buying. Elsewhere, the SOL/ETH ratio hits a new all-time high amid the chaos, crypto PACs are throwing money at the upcoming US presidential election, and nearly every new token Binance has listed in 2024 is deep in the red — but why?Further reading:Bitcoin needs ‘low $40,000s’ for best bull market entry — 10x ResearchBitcoin volatility hits 20-month high, traders hedge against further slumpBinance saw $1.2B of inflows in one of biggest trading days of 2024, says CEO‘Something is happening’ — Bitcoin hodlers scooped $23B in the past 30 daysSaylor says BTC strategic reserve is ‘Louisiana Purchase’ moment for USSOL/ETH ratio hits new all-time high amid market turmoilCrypto PACs invest $4M in candidates ahead of Aug. 6 primariesNearly every token Binance listed in 2024 is now bleeding red — Coin98So, grab yourself a coffee, and let’s get into it!Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Yesterday was as wild as many expected, but the crypto market nearly gave traders whiplash with how quickly it rebounded. So, in today’s episode, we go through one of the busiest 24 hours for the finance world and how it affected crypto, from rumors and accusations to cold, hard stats and analysis. It is a mixed bag of news today, and you’ll be pleased to know there are far more positives than in yesterday’s episode!Further reading:Bitcoin falls to ‘extreme fear’ on Aug. 5 as $168M exits ETFsCrypto market crash triggered by ‘aggressive’ selling by Jump Trading: ReportBitcoin decline is similar to the start of the 2016 bull run — Peter BrandtEurope’s fourth largest hedge fund put nearly $500M in Bitcoin ETFs — FilingCathie Wood’s ARK resumes Coinbase buying as BTC drops below $50KJustin Sun denies liquidation rumors amid market turmoilRobinhood suspends 24-hour trades for 8 hoursSo, grab yourself a coffee, and let’s get into it!Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.