Key takeaways Web3 fundraising has evolved; investors now demand strong business models, clear tokenomics and market validation. Remember, smart money matters; beyond funding, strategic investors can provide mentorship and industry connections. Multiple funding options are available — VCs, angel investors, grants, ICOs and crowdfunding each have their advantages. You must know when to pivot — If traction is low and resources are depleting, reassess or move on to a new opportunity. If you were in crypto back in 2017, you […]
The crypto market is one of the most fragmented financial ecosystems in history. Unlike traditional markets, where liquidity coalesces around a few dominant exchanges, crypto trading occurs across over 700 exchanges worldwide. This fragmentation presents opportunities and challenges, but it poses greater concerns for institutional players, as it complicates price discovery, degrades execution quality and reduces market efficiency. In this report, Finery Markets analyzes how fragmentation affects market liquidity, transaction costs and execution efficiency. The report examines the structural differences […]
Key takeaways AI trading bots analyze data and execute trades instantly, outperforming manual trading. ChatGPT-powered bots use NLP and ML to factor in sentiment, news and technical indicators. A clear strategy is key. Trend following, arbitrage or sentiment-based trading boosts accuracy. Bots continuously learn and adapt, refining strategies and optimizing risk management. Backtesting and monitoring ensure profitability, minimizing risk in changing market conditions. The days of manually watching charts while waiting for the perfect entry are fading fast. Markets react […]
At its core, tokenization transforms traditional assets into digital tokens that can be traded on a blockchain. Whether it be real estate, debt, bonds or shares of a company, tokenization brings efficiency and transparency to these processes. It also broadens retail investors’ access to these asset classes. A new research report by Brickken and Cointelegraph Research surveys the underlying business models and provides an in-depth analysis of why many TradFi firms are jumping on the tokenization trend. To get a […]
Something feels off with this crypto market cycle, and if you’re wondering why altcoins aren’t performing as expected, you’re not alone. Historically, altseason — when altcoins outperform Bitcoin — has been a key phase in every major bull run, but this time, things are different. Bitcoin (BTC) has reached new all-time highs multiple times, yet many top altcoins are still lagging behind their previous cycle peaks. So, what’s happening? Is altseason just delayed, or could it be that it won’t […]
As the global demand for gold remains strong and the asset’s price has reached all-time highs, investors face a difficult choice between various gold investment vehicles. Traditional methods for investing in gold come with a number of drawbacks. Physical gold incurs substantial buy and sell fees, gold futures require advanced financial literacy, while gold-backed cryptocurrencies often lack reliable reserve audits, or their sources of gold are opaque. IPMB: bringing together gold and cryptocurrency The International Precious Metals Bullion Group (IPMB) […]
Key takeaways AI agents in DeFi are self-operating apps that can help navigate by optimizing trading, adding risk management and market analysis without human intervention. These agents integrate with DeFi platforms through smart contracts, offering automation for tasks like portfolio rebalancing, yield farming and enhanced security. AI trading agents adapt to real-time market conditions, identifying trends and executing trades 24/7 across multiple platforms. Despite their potential, AI agents face challenges such as reliance on high-quality data, regulatory uncertainties and vulnerability […]
Key takeaways Buying Bitcoin with a credit card offers nearly instant transactions and convenience, but it costs you higher fees and potential blocked transactions from card providers. Centralized exchanges like Coinbase and Kraken are the easiest reputable platforms on which to buy Bitcoin with credit cards. To protect yourself during transactions, only use trusted exchanges and use security protocols like 2FA. Credit card purchases can offer some extra protection against fraud compared to other payment methods, but purchase limits can […]
The decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape continues to evolve, and Bitcoin-centric solutions are gaining momentum. BTCFi is an emerging sector that transforms Bitcoin (BTC) from a passive store of value into an actively utilized asset in DeFi. A new report by Cointelegraph Research and Elastos delves into how Bitcoin’s security helps to create trustless, scalable financial ecosystems. Read a full version of the report here Bitcoin’s expanding role in DeFi DeFi has traditionally been dominated by Ethereum, which accounts for over […]
Key takeaways The Bitcoin megaphone pattern features at least two higher highs and two lower lows, forming an expanding structure. Connecting these highs and lows with trendlines creates a megaphone-like appearance, reflecting market instability. The formation signals heightened volatility, with price swings becoming more pronounced over time. Depending on the trend direction, the pattern can indicate potential breakouts either upward (bullish) or downward (bearish). The megaphone pattern, also known as a broadening formation, is a technical analysis chart pattern that […]