Bitcoin Whales May Not Be Responsible For Price Volatility

Since it came to public attention, bitcoin has made as much news for the volatility in its prices as for its scandals. Thin liquidity volumes in bitcoin markets mean that it’s prices can be easily manipulated through large trades. Market players responsible for these large trades are known as bitcoin whales because they hold large… Read More Bitcoin Whales May Not Be Responsible For Price Volatility

Bitcoin Price And Crypto Markets Crash After Global Equity Selloff

In a move that mimicked the equity selloff in stock markets around the globe yesterday, bitcoin price crashed by as much as 6% in less than two hours this morning. Major coins, such as Ripple’s XRP and Ethereum’s ether, followed suit and cryptocurrency markets crashed by almost 11% in the same timeframe. In monetary terms,… Read More Bitcoin Price And Crypto Markets Crash After Global Equity Selloff

Why Did The Price For Ripple’s XRP Jump Over The Weekend?

For most of this year, the price for Ripple’s XRP has trended downward. Towards the end of 2018’s first week, XRP price reached a high of $3.54 and a market cap of $137 billion. But its price cratered soon after in the swoon that enveloped cryptocurrency markets as media reports and crypto experts questioned XRP’s… Read More Why Did The Price For Ripple’s XRP Jump Over The Weekend?