Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Trade Mixed As ETH Finalizes 'Dencun' Upgrade: Analyst Warns Of Potential 'Liquidity Crisis' For King Crypto
Portfolio Pulse from Mehab Qureshi
Cryptocurrencies showed mixed performance with Ethereum completing the 'Duncun' upgrade, aimed at reducing data fees on layer-2 networks. Bitcoin reached a new all-time high, attributed to the success of spot BTC ETFs and MicroStrategy's bond offering to buy more Bitcoin. The global cryptocurrency market cap increased by 1.73%. Stocks, including Nvidia, closed lower, while Coinbase and MicroStrategy stocks rose. Analysts predict continued growth for Bitcoin, with potential for a liquidity crisis due to high ETF inflows.
March 14, 2024 | 3:52 am
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Coinbase stock saw an approximate 3% increase, potentially benefiting from the overall positive sentiment in the cryptocurrency market and the successful implementation of Ethereum's 'Duncun' upgrade.
Coinbase, as a major cryptocurrency exchange, often sees its stock price correlate with the general market sentiment of the cryptocurrency industry. The successful Ethereum upgrade and the positive performance of major cryptocurrencies likely contributed to the stock's increase.
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MicroStrategy's stock surged nearly 10% following its announcement to secure an additional $500 million through a bond offering to expand its Bitcoin holdings.
MicroStrategy's aggressive investment in Bitcoin has historically been a positive signal to investors, indicating strong belief in Bitcoin's value growth. The bond offering to purchase more Bitcoin could further boost investor confidence in MicroStrategy, leading to a short-term price increase.
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