3 reasons why Chainlink price can rally another 20% by New Year’s

Chainlink (LINK) price has rebounded by over 240% from its yearly low of around $4.70 in June 2023. It may rise further still in the coming days and weeks, according to a slew of on-chain and technical indicators, as discussed below.

LINK price nears ascending triangle breakout

LINK’s price has been consolidating inside what appears to be an ascending triangle pattern since November 2023.

Ascending triangles are bullish continuation patterns when formed during an uptrend. They resolve when the price breaks above the upper trendline and rises by as much as the maximum distance between the upper and lower trendlines. 

It appears LINK eyes a similar breakout scenario in December 2023, now…

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Grayscale Bitcoin Trust aims for ETF shift to narrow discount

Grayscale, a significant player in digital asset management, has expressed enthusiasm about the potential transformation of its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into a Bitcoin ETF. This move could eliminate the current 8.09% discount of approximately $1.89 billion, aligning GBTC’s price more closely with the actual value of Bitcoin, offering significant benefits for investors.

The company’s chief legal officer, Craig Salm and chief financial officer, Edward McGee, revealed the details. Pending approval from the United States Securities Exchange Commission, GBTC is set to transition from its current platform, OTCQX, to the esteemed NYSE Arca exchange. This move seeks to better…

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Check Out the Top Crypto Gainers of the Day

  1. ORDI (ORDI): 37.8%
  2. IOTA (IOTA): 35.9%
  3. Big Time (BIGTIME): 31.3%
  4. Rats (RATS): 26.4%
  5. Celestia (TIA): 24.2%
  6. SuperVerse (SUPER): 22.3%
  7. EthereumPoW (ETHW): 17.8%
  8. SSV Network (SSV): 16.7%
  9. Bounce (AUCTION): 16.2%
  10. Neutron (NTRN): 16.0%

Disclaimer: Market capitalizations can vary in real-time. The information provided here is intended purely for educational purposes and should not, under any circumstances, be construed as financial advice.

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Bitcoin ETF race gets 13th entrant, BlackRock revises ETF model

Asset manager Pando Asset has become an unexpected late entrant into the spot Bitcoin ETF race in the United States. On Nov. 29, Pando submitted a Form S-1 — used to register securities with the agency — to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for the Pando Asset Spot Bitcoin Trust. Like other ETF bids, the trust aims to track Bitcoin’s price with the custody arm of the crypto exchange Coinbase to hold Bitcoin on behalf of the trust. Pando is the 13th applicant for an approved spot Bitcoin ETF in the U.S. and joins the race with a dozen others, including BlackRock, ARK…

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Crypto hiring: Grayscale brings on new managing director ahead of ETF decision

Crypto asset manager Grayscale hired John Hoffman to be its managing director and head of distribution and partnerships. 

Hoffman spent the past several years at Invesco, where he most recently headed up the firm’s ETFs and Indexed Strategies division in the Americas. 

Hoffman joins the firm as some speculate that resolution in Grayscale’s yearslong attempt to offer a spot bitcoin ETF could come soon after the new year. 

Grayscale is one of several firms promising to offer a spot bitcoin ETF pending regulatory approval but is uniquely positioned in that its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust already holds $23 million assets under management.

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Climbing the Trading Ladder: A Guide to Increasing Your Trading Profits

Introduction

Trading in financial markets can start as a modest hobby with minimal daily profits and has the potential to grow into a lucrative business or even an empire. This progression is not just a matter of increasing capital but also involves enhancing knowledge, strategy, and risk management.

Starting Small: Trading as a Hobby

For many, trading begins as a hobby. With a small investment, hobbyist traders can aim to earn around $20 per day. This level is where traders learn the basics: understanding market movements, getting familiar with technical analysis, and experiencing the emotional aspect of gaining and losing money.

From Hobby to Side Hustle

Once traders are comfortable with the basics, they can scale up to what might be considered a side hustle. With a target of $100 per day, this requires more sophisticated strategies, perhaps specializing in certain asset classes or market conditions. It also requires better risk management to protect the gains made from the increased trading activity.

Trading as a Job

When trading earnings become comparable to a full-time job, at about $500 per day, it’s time to treat it as such. This means dedicating more time to market research, possibly diversifying across different instruments, and maintaining a professional approach to trading sessions.

Making a Career Out of Trading

Earning $1,000 per day marks the transition into a career in trading. Traders at this level often have years of experience and may employ advanced techniques such as algorithmic trading, derivatives, and leverage. At this stage, continued education becomes crucial, as is networking with other professionals in the field.

Building a Trading Business

As profits grow to $2,500 per day, traders are effectively running a business. This involves not just trading skills but also understanding the economics of trading, the impact of global events on markets, and possibly managing a team if operations become sizable.

Establishing an Empire

The pinnacle of a trader’s journey could be the establishment of a trading empire, pulling in $5,000 per day. This level is typically reached by those who not only excel at trading but who can innovate in the field, perhaps by developing proprietary trading systems or by training and leading a team of traders.

Conclusion

Regardless of the level a trader is aiming for, the key to moving up the ladder is education, experience, and a well-thought-out strategy. Each step up involves not only increased potential earnings but also greater responsibility and risk. Therefore, traders must be prepared to invest in their learning and to approach trading with the seriousness and dedication it requires.

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JUST IN: Bitcoin’s Price Briefly Soars to $39,500

Bitcoin Experiences Brief Surge, Price Hits $39,500: In a surprising turn of events, the price of Bitcoin experienced a short-lived surge, momentarily reaching the $39,500 mark. This sudden spike in price has caught the attention of investors and cryptocurrency enthusiasts alike, sparking discussions about market volatility and future predictions for the digital currency. Experts weigh in on the possible causes of this brief increase and what it might mean for the future of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

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North Korean hackers have pilfered $3B of crypto over past six years: Report

According to United States cybersecurity firm Recorded Future, North Korean hackers have stolen around $3 billion in cryptocurrency since 2017, with more than half of that amount stolen in the past year alone.

Recorded Future indicated in a recent report that the amount of stolen crypto equates to approximately half of North Korea’s entire military expenses for the year:

“North Korean threat actors were accused of stealing an estimated $1.7 billion worth of cryptocurrency in 2022 alone, a sum equivalent to approximately 5% of North Korea’s economy or 45% of its military budget.”

Since 2017, North Korea has significantly increased its focus on the cryptocurrency industry, stealing an…

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Madeira seeks to boost economy with startups, innovative payment system

An archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic is seeking startups and tech talents to boost its economic growth. Web3 entrepreneurs are flocking to this region.

Portugal’s Madeira archipelago has been praised for its natural beauty, but an aging population and pressing need for a more diversified economy prompted its local government to explore emerging technologies, such as blockchain.

According to Rogerio Gouveia, finance secretary of the regional government of Madeira, emerging-technology companies make up nearly 30% of businesses in Madeira’s free trade zone, a special economic area that offers tax benefits to companies, including one of the lowest corporate tax rates in the European…

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