A recently published journal article by researchers at BTQ, a startup working to build blockchain technology that can withstand attacks from quantum computers, has proposed an alternative to the Proof of Work (PoW) algorithm involving quantum technology. Proof of Work is a blockchain consensus mechanism that secures the Bitcoin network. Participants crunch through vast amounts […]
Bitcoin has been making waves in the financial world, with many speculating about its potential to reach new heights. As we explore whether the Bitcoin price can realistically hit $200,000 this cycle, we’ll dive into the market dynamics and what drives prices higher. For an in-depth complete analysis, refer to the original Can Bitcoin Realistically […]
The Nasdaq and S&P 500 rebounded on Tuesday, following a steep stock sell-off spurred by Chinese startup DeepSeek and the ripple effect its potentially cheaper AI model could have on Big Tech. Bellwether Nvidia (NVDA) was the standout of the trading day, with shares finishing the day up nearly 9% after it shaved off a […]
Warren Buffett is considered one of the greatest investors in American history. Under his leadership, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A 2.50%) (BRK.B 2.48%) shares have returned approximately 5,500,000% since the mid-1960s, compounding at 20% annually. Comparatively, the benchmark S&P 500 (^GSPC -1.46%) has returned about 10.4% annually during the same period. Much of that success can be […]
Bitcoin (BTC) may drop to $75,000 should it trigger a so-called ‘double top’ bearish reversal pattern. A double top comprises two consecutive peaks at approximately the same price, with a trendline drawn through the low point between these peaks. The failure to break above the previous peak, followed by a subsequent decline, suggests that the […]
News MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor posted the Bitcoin tracker for the 12th consecutive week, signaling an impending Bitcoin purchase on Jan. 27. The company’s most recent purchase of 11,000 BTC occurred on Jan. 21, at an average purchase price of $101,191 per coin. According to SaylorTracker, MicroStrategy currently holds 461,000 BTC, valued at approximately $48.4 […]
After hitting a few bumps over the past month, the bull market resumed and stocks hit record highs last week. This happened despite some notable headwinds intensifying in recent months. Long-term interest rates, while off their highs, remain above levels we’ve experienced in recent years. This is a headwind for anyone needing to borrow money […]
Nasdaq has filed a proposed rule change to allow in-kind creation and redemption for the BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), according to a Friday filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The process allows large institutional investors, called authorized participants (APs), to buy and redeem shares of the fund directly to bitcoin (BTC). […]
The S&P 500 closed lower after hitting new records on Friday, as investors took some profit to end a solid week centered on President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. The benchmark index shed 0.3% to 6,101.24, reversing course after hitting a fresh intraday record earlier in the session. The Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.5% to 19,954.30. The Dow Jones Industrial […]
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing volatility as major coins see substantial price movements. Bitcoin, having recently dipped more than 3% to $102,661.93, has secured attention at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink offered a bold prediction of Bitcoin reaching a remarkable $700,000. Fink points to small allocations by asset managers, […]
The dollar was modestly lower on Thursday in a choppy session, after comments from U.S. President Donald Trump called for lower interest rates while providing no clarity on tariffs, and investors awaited a round of policy announcements from global central banks. The dollar is down more than 1% on the week, largely due to a […]
Nvidia (NVDA 4.43%) stock posted significant gains in Wednesday’s trading following bullish artificial intelligence (AI) news. The company’s share price closed out the day up 4.4% amid the backdrop of a 0.6% gain for the S&P 500 index and a 1.2% increase for the Nasdaq Composite index. Nvidia gained ground today following the announcement of […]
