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ForkLog 19 10.06.2025

Binance Executive Explains Bitcoin’s Rise Amidst Adversity

The price of the leading cryptocurrency continues to rise despite outflows from spot ETFs and social unrest in the United States. Kirill Khomyakov, head of regional markets for Binance in the CIS, Central and Eastern Europe, and Africa, commented on the situation for ForkLog.

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ForkLog 41 23.05.2025

Bitcoin Dips Below $108,000 Amid Trump’s Tariff Threats Against the EU

The price of the leading cryptocurrency fell by over 3% within an hour following U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 50% tariff on EU products starting June 1. Currently, Washington is negotiating with Brussels after the implementation of the so-called 90-day tariff truce. According to the Financial Times, the current progress does not […]

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ForkLog 33 19.05.2025

Institutional Interest Bolsters Bitcoin as Crypto Fund Inflows Reach $7.5 Billion

Weekly inflow into BTC-ETFs slowed from $934.2 million to $603.7 million. Demand for products halted the correction after Bitcoin reached a new high since January. From May 10 to 16, net inflow into cryptocurrency investment funds amounted to $785 million compared to $882 million in the previous period, according to a report by CoinShares. The […]

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ForkLog 107 12.05.2025

BIS Reports on Cryptocurrency’s Role in Global Trade

At its peak in 2021, Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, and USDC accounted for $2.8 trillion, or 12% of global merchandise trade. These estimates were provided by analysts at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). Source: BIS. Data from 184 countries covered the period from the first quarter of 2017 to the second quarter of 2024. Approximately […]

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ForkLog 41 08.05.2025

Bitcoin Surges Past $99,000 Amid Trump’s Tax and Trade Deal Promises

On the morning of May 8, the price of the leading cryptocurrency surpassed the $99,000 mark. The catalyst was U.S. President Donald Trump’s promises of “the biggest tax cut” and a “major trade deal.” According to informed sources NYT, the latter involves Britain. Details of the agreement remain unknown. At the time of writing, Bitcoin […]

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ForkLog 34 07.05.2025

Bitcoin Tests $97,000 Amid US-China Trade Talks

On the morning of May 7, the price of the leading cryptocurrency rose above $97,000. This surge was driven by signals of a potential easing in trade tensions between Beijing and Washington, alongside a policy shift by the People’s Bank of China (PBoC). The PBoC announced a reduction in the seven-day reverse repo rate from […]

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ForkLog 31 02.05.2025

US Economic Slowdown Seen as Boon for Cryptocurrencies, Says Expert

The easing of inflation concerns in the United States and hopes for a rate cut by the Fed are positive factors for cryptocurrencies. This conclusion was shared by BRN’s leading analyst Valentin Fournier in a comment for The Block. “As inflation approaches the Fed’s target of 2%, expectations for multiple rate cuts are strengthening. This […]

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ForkLog 11 23.04.2025

Trump’s Shift in Rhetoric Spurs Enthusiasm in Crypto Derivatives Market

The current rise of Bitcoin to $94,000, following conciliatory comments by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding tariffs and the head of the Fed, was accompanied by an increase in funding rates and open interest (OI) on perpetual contracts. According to Velo, the total volume of open positions soared by 10% to $17.83 billion. The pace […]

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ForkLog 30 23.04.2025

Bitcoin’s Ascent Tied to Federal Reserve Independence Concerns, Says Standard Chartered

The leading cryptocurrency is poised to appreciate if threats to the independence of the Federal Reserve persist. This conclusion was reached by Standard Chartered, as reported by The Block. According to experts, in such a scenario, digital gold will serve as a decentralized hedge against traditional financial systems. The primary role of the asset is […]

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ForkLog 58 21.04.2025

Experts Highlight Bitcoin’s Revival as a Safe-Haven Asset

The surge of Bitcoin above $87,000, amidst new gold records and continued stock declines, indicates potential growth in institutional capital inflow into the leading cryptocurrency, according to QCP Capital. Asia Colour — 21 Apr 25 1/ Bitcoin staged an Easter resurrection of its own, surging past $87K during early Asia hours and clawing back much […]

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ForkLog 11 17.04.2025

Glassnode flags bitcoin’s “remarkable” resilience amid a trade war

The current correction has deepened to 33%, compared with 50% or more in previous cycles. Most investors endured drawdowns of up to -23.6%; in earlier cycles, losses reached 61.8-78.6%. The share of coins in profit remains high at an equilibrium 75%. Bitcoin trades above $80,000, keeping the drawdown this cycle well below those in previous […]

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ForkLog 19 16.04.2025

Bitcoin Fails to Prove Itself as a Safe Haven Asset, Experts Say

While gold continues to set records amid new volleys in the trade war, Bitcoin is not behaving as a “safe haven asset,” according to a report by QCP Capital. Asia Colour — 16 Apr 25 1/ The real negotiations begin now. After unleashing shock-and-awe tariffs, the U.S. is already shifting tone — offering exemptions and […]

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