The chances of Bitcoin surpassing its all-time high of $109,000 by June are favorable, but the market first needs time to absorb volatile macroeconomic conditions, says Swan Bitcoin CEO Cory Klippsten. “I think there’s more than 50% chance we will see all-time highs before the end of June this year,” Klippsten told Cointelegraph. However, he…
Understanding liquidity crises A liquidity crisis occurs when an organization lacks sufficient liquid assets, such as cash or assets readily convertible to cash, to meet its short-term financial obligations. Major hacks in the cryptocurrency exchange sector can trigger liquidity crises in several ways. The immediate depletion of assets, especially from compromised hot wallets, can severely…
Bitcoin’s latest pullback amid broader macroeconomic uncertainty may not see it rebound to its January $109,000 all-time high (ATH) as quickly as some hope, an analyst says. “We should assume that we are in the pullback phase after the ATH and will likely continue to consolidate for some time due to liquidity needs,” CryptoQuant contributor…
Bitcoin’s weekly chart was on track to close below $90,000 for the first time since November 2024, but a late surge pushed prices higher following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a crypto strategic reserve. Bitcoin weekly chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView Despite February’s monthly candle closing at $84,299, BTC’s (BTC) weekly close formed a doji candle,…
Rollbacks in blockchain explained In blockchain, a rollback refers to reversing its history to counter a disastrous event, such as big hacks threatening to disrupt the ecosystem, the discovery of critical protocol bugs or centralization risks of network integrity. The Bybit hack, which resulted in a staggering $1.46 billion loss, has triggered a demand regarding…