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Where to Buy Bitcoin? Safest Methods to Purchase BTC in 2026
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Bitcoin Price Prediction: How High Can BTC Go in 2026?
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Is Bitcoin Safe? Risk and Opportunity Analysis of BTC Investment
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Bitcoin Halving Cycle Explained: 2024-2028 Market Trend Predictions and Investment Strategies
Comprehensive guide to bitcoin halving cycle explained: 2024-2028 market trend predictions and investment strategies. Learn strategies, best practices, and how to get started safely with cryptocurrency investment.
How to Trade Bitcoin on OKX: Complete Guide
From registration to trading, step-by-step guide on buying and selling Bitcoin on OKX, including spot trading, futures trading, and strategy tips.
Understanding the Relationship Between Bitcoin and Blockchain
Blockchain is essentially a decentralized database that does not rely on third parties, but instead uses its own distributed nodes for network data storage, verification, transmission, and communicati
"The Big Short" Michael Burry Returns: Examining Today's "Bubble" Through 40 Years of Federal Reserve Rate Changes
When mentioning Michael Burry, many people may not be very familiar with him, but if we mention the legendary fund manager played by famous actor Christian Bale in the 2015 movie "The Big Short," ever
Crypto Market January Financial Calendar: Events That Impact Price Movements
The crypto market entered 2022 in a mixed atmosphere. Looking back at the 2021 market, it can be said that half was fire and half was ice. The first half was as enthusiastic as the second half was des
Inflation Keeps Hitting New Highs! Can Bitcoin Continue to Beat Inflation Over the Next Decade?
On July 13, data released by the U.S. Department of Labor showed that both the June U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) and core CPI — on a year-over-year and month-over-month basis — came in above both e
Overviewing Bitcoin's 12 Years: What Insights Can We Get from History?
Since Bitcoin hit its all-time high of $64,846 on April 14, it has oscillated downward over the following two months, touching as low as $29,000. According to OKX market data, as of this writing, Bitc
Bitcoin Price Rises Above the 120-Day Moving Average Again: Rebound or Reversal?
Since Bitcoin found support at the $30,000 psychological level on July 20, 2021 (Hong Kong time), it has staged a decent upward rally over the following two weeks. According to quotes from the OKX pla
13th Anniversary of the Bitcoin Whitepaper Release – Will It Still Be the Bitcoin You Know in the Future?
At 14:10:00 Eastern Time on October 31, 2008, a cryptography enthusiast under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto published a paper titled "Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System" in the mailing li
Russia's Crypto Tax Reaches Up to $13 Billion: Which Countries Are Taxing Crypto?
Recently, a report released by Russian local media The Bell reveals that the Russian government's crypto tax revenue amounts to 1 trillion rubles (approximately $13 billion). Besides Russia, countries
Interest Rate Hikes in the '17 Bull Market Too - Will This Time Be Different?
Do interest rate hikes really lead to the end of bull market cycles?
El Salvador to Build World's First "Bitcoin City" with $17 Billion, Why Did the Country Choose to Go "All In" on Bitcoin?
On November 21, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele announced at a Bitcoin conference that the country plans to issue Bitcoin bonds to fund the construction of the world's first "Bitcoin City." "Bitcoin
Who Holds the 18.9 Million Bitcoin, and What Impact Will They Have on the Market?
According to data from third-party website Tokenview, the current circulating supply of Bitcoin is: 18,903,702. Calculated against the total supply of 21 million, this reaches exactly 90%, meaning tha
Total crypto asset market capitalization surpasses $2 trillion, Bitcoin opens the door to a new world
OKX real-time market data shows that on the evening of April 7, Bitcoin experienced heavy volume decline, falling as low as $55,611.7 USDT. From a daily chart perspective, Bitcoin has posted two conse
Opportunities and Risks Coexist in 2021 — How Did the Crypto Market Perform That Year?
As December enters its second half, the 2021 digital assets market is entering its year-end closing phase. Over the course of 2021, we witnessed not only a spectacular bull run in the digital assets m
Fed Reiterates No Rate Hikes Before 2023! Investors May Flock to Buy Bitcoin
Beijing time, March 18 (Thursday) at 2:30 AM, Powell stated at the press conference following the Fed rate decision that a short-term rise in inflation above 2% does not meet the criteria for raising
Trading Bitcoin: 2024 Technical and Sentiment Analysis of BTC
2024 has seen Bitcoin driving the cryptocurrency market upward. Investors looking to trade Bitcoin need to understand core metrics of trading tools and tokens before getting started. Whether you are j
Crypto market total market cap surpasses $2.7 trillion, history moves forward quietly
On the evening of October 20, 2021 (Hong Kong time), Bitcoin prices briefly moved upward. According to OKX platform data, the BTC/USDT trading pair quote reached a high of $66,999, surpassing the prev
As Bitcoin Price Falls Below $30,000 Again, Look to These Data Points for Clues
Since Bitcoin's brief dip to $28,808 on the 22nd of last month — followed by a quick recovery above the $30,000 mark — the price has traded in a $30,000–$37,000 range over the past month, with the flu
The One-Year Anniversary of "3. 12", Bitcoin Is in the Midst of a Great Transformation
At the beginning of 2020, the world was hit by a black swan event in the form of a global pandemic, which dealt a severe blow to the world economy. The U.S. stock market triggered circuit breakers fou
OKX Research: Bitcoin Falls Below $30,000! The Crypto Market Faces Two Possible Trajectories Since the May Rate Hike
Author: Zhao Wei, Senior Researcher at OKX Research Institute
North American Bitcoin Conference Concludes — Here Are 4 Key Takeaways
Recently, the 2021 North American Bitcoin Conference (TNABC: The North American Bitcoin Conference) concluded in Miami, USA. Following the collective surge in the crypto market since 2020, Bitcoin has
How Many People Around the World Own Bitcoin? Starting from Bitcoin's 433rd "Death"
In the article "Bitcoin Whitepaper Published 13 Years Ago — Will It Still Be the Bitcoin You Know in the Future?", first released by OKX Academy on October 1 this year, we provided a brief overview of
Bitcoin Market Share Falls Below 50%: How to Interpret This Key Information
Following a sharp pullback last Sunday, the crypto market experienced volatile trading this week. As of press time, among the top 10 crypto assets by market cap, DOGE has led the rally with an 80% gai
Exploring the Correlation Between Bitcoin and S&P 500 Charts and Stocks
When building a long-term investment portfolio, traders often focus on established blue-chip stocks and exchange-traded funds that track the S&P 500. Given their proven track record and popularity amo
Which crypto assets rose more than 100% after "519"?
Since the crypto market entered a bull run in 2020, Bitcoin prices have surged continuously. On April 14, it hit a new all-time high of $64,846.9 USD (according to OKX platform BTC/USDT quotes), but t
Three Months Later, Bitcoin Retests $50,000 Level Again — Market Stabilization Creates Prime Opportunity for NFT Boom
According to OKX real-time data, at 10:30 AM yesterday, Bitcoin broke through the $50,000 mark for the first time in over three months, briefly surging to $50,504, before experiencing some mild volati
June FOMC Meeting Approaching: What Are the Key Factors for Fed Rate Hikes?
On Wednesday, June 16th at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, the Federal Reserve will conclude its FOMC meeting and release its rate decision. As nonfarm payroll data has missed expectations over the past two mon
8 Million Bitcoin Priced Above $30,000 — Where is the Market Bottom?
The markets that opened in 2022 with persistent declines saw a brief rebound in February. However, the strength of this recovery always gave people a sense of weakness. Combined with expectations that
Bitcoin Mining Progress Reaches 89% — Do Miners Still Have Influence?
Previously, CryptoQuant tweeted that the amount of Bitcoin flowing from miners to exchanges is at its lowest point in a year, having declined from its peak in May. This suggests miners are Bitcoin.
Twitter and Other Giants Support BTC Payment — How Long Until Bitcoin Is Widely Adopted?
In our previous article "Bitcoin Whitepaper Published 12 Years Ago: Looking Back at Its Journey from Three Perspectives", we reviewed Bitcoin's development history. Today, Bitcoin is no longer a niche
Bitcoin Breaks Through $1 Trillion Market Cap, Institutions Openly Enter the Market — Can BTC Reach $100,000?
Bitcoin price briefly surges to $56,600, total market cap breaks through $1 trillion — the bull run is in full force!
BTC Aims to Reclaim $60,000 — How Long Will This Bull Market Last?
With less than one day left in March, OKX real-time market data shows that BTC achieving a monthly six-month winning streak is essentially a foregone conclusion. Historically, BTC's six-month winning
OKX Research: Miner ETFs See Limited Upside Amid Rate Hike Expectations
On February 7, 2022, according to a Nasdaq filing: Valkyrie's Bitcoin miners ETF (Bitcoin Miners ETF) was approved for listing on the Nasdaq under the ticker WGMI. On its first trading day, WGMI rose
A Comprehensive Look at Global Bitcoin ETF Status: When Will the SEC's "Delay Tactics" End?
On June 23, Brazil's securities exchange listed a Bitcoin ETF, while the Dubai Nasdaq Exchange approved Bitcoin fund trading, marking the first Bitcoin fund listed in the Middle East.
Is a Bitcoin ETF Approval Possible This Year? Starting from the SEC's Further Delay of Van Eck's Application
According to information from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) official website, the commission has again delayed its decision on the Bitcoin ETF product submitted by Van Eck—the Van
US Treasury Yield Hits Multi-Month Low, GBTC Large-Scale Unlock Approaching - Will It Cause Bitcoin Price to Decline?
This Thursday, the US 10-year Treasury yield briefly touched 1.25%, marking a new low since February 16. Reports indicate this may be due to US investors' concerns about whether economic recovery can
From GBTC's Return to Over 20% Negative Premium: Reassessing the Crypto Market's Expectations for Bitcoin ETFs
History doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes. This oft-cited saying seems particularly fitting for the cryptocurrency market. Looking at the crypto market's development over the past decade or s
GBTC Negative Premium Day 24: Is the "Grayscale Bull" Bowing Out?
According to Grayscale's official website data, on March 25, GBTC's secondary market closing price was temporarily reported at $44.50 per share, while the underlying BTC value per share was $49.30, re
GBTC Negative Premium Recovery Signals Institutional Buying; Is Grayscale's ETF Conversion Imminent?
Last evening, Bitcoin experienced a sharp decline with increased volume. According to OKX platform data, Bitcoin dropped to a low of $28,808.0 before gradually recovering above $30,000. At the time of
Ethereum Layer 2 Thrives, But What About Bitcoin Lightning Network?
Recently, the cryptocurrency market has shown a significant increase in attention towards Layer 2. OKX Academy has also published a series of articles introducing the development status of Ethereum La
Messari Report Analysis: Six Key Aspects to Focus On (Part 1)
At the beginning of December, the annual Messari year-end report arrived as scheduled. The full text is rich in content, detailed in data, and well-researched, making it the best summary and review of
MicroStrategy Plans Another Debt Issuance to Add Bitcoin Positions—Will Investors Still Buy After $285 Million Impairment?
MicroStrategy's aggressive buying spree has made both the company and its CEO, Michael Saylor, household names in the crypto world. Unlike other publicly traded companies that cautiously dip their toe
OKX Research Institute: The Impact of Rising U.S. Treasury Yields on Bitcoin
Recently, U.S. Treasury yields have risen at a significantly accelerated pace. In early January, U.S. Treasury yields broke through 1.0%, and on February 25, they surged past 1.5%, rising 50 basis poi
OKX Research | A Deep Dive into 10-Year Performance of Major Assets, The Truth Behind Bitcoin, Gold, US Stocks, US Treasuries and More
During 2015-2025, global financial markets experienced a magnificent cycle. From quantitative easing in the post-financial crisis era to historic zero interest rate environments, then to aggressive ti
OKX Ventures 2022 Analysis: Industry Development and Trend Outlook
In 2021, the cryptocurrency market surged forward, driven by macroeconomic factors: Bitcoin and Ethereum together reached all-time highs, and the total market capitalization of the cryptocurrency mark
Whales Start Accumulating, Institutional Interest Recovers — Will Q3 Bring Positive Changes?
Recently, the crypto community has been abuzz with discussions about two developments: first, traditional venture capital firms and major institutions entering the Bitcoin and DeFi ecosystems, ending
US SEC Re-Reviews Bitcoin ETF: Will It Be a Shot in the Arm for the Crypto Market?
On the morning of May 25 local time, according to two documents released by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the SEC has officially begun reviewing Sky Bridge and Fidelity's Bitcoin
Bitcoin's Taproot Upgrade Is Coming: Can It Drive a Price Surge?
On October 11, 2021, Bitcoin continued its upward rally, reaching $57,824.6 by the early hours of October 12, essentially recovering all losses since May. As the crypto market has recently regained mo
Bitcoin Taproot Upgrade Has Been "Locked In," Set to Officially Launch This November
Taproot is not actually a new topic that emerged recently. It is a Bitcoin improvement proposal that was first introduced in 2018 by Gregory Maxwell, a developer of Bitcoin Core (Bitcoin Core). Put si
Q3 Crypto Market Review: Three Key Takeaways from the Quarter
Before we knew it, the year 2021 was already three-quarters complete. In the first half, we witnessed the spectacular bull run of the crypto market and the sudden sharp pullback; in Q3, we experienced
Why Do Bull Markets Often See Crashes? How to Anticipate Them?
Throughout every major bull market, sharp selloffs frequently follow significant rallies. While prices typically recover to new highs afterward, sudden market crashes can still cause substantial pain—
Holiday Market Snapshot: Bitcoin Consolidates at Highs, Ethereum Leads Legacy Mainstream Coins in Surge
Coin Market Cap data shows that the total cryptocurrency market capitalization has continued to rise since entering May. Although it experienced a brief plunge due to suspected interest rate hike rema
February Crypto Calendar
With the ringing of the Chinese New Year's Eve bells, the crypto market entered the solar calendar month of February. Whether this month's market trend can maintain consistency with the festive atmosp
Why the Crypto Market Anticipates a Bitcoin ETF
Last week, Grayscale, the world's largest digital asset management company, announced that they are committed to converting GBTC (Grayscale Bitcoin Trust) into an ETF. The news immediately reignited m
Total crypto asset market cap shrinks by nearly half - has the market bubble been cleared?
July is already halfway through, and summer momentum is strong in the Northern Hemisphere. In contrast, the crypto assets market forms a sharp contrast with the hot summer. Since Bitcoin prices hit a
Crypto Assets Total Market Cap Falls Below $2 Trillion, Musk Once Again Becomes "Public Enemy"
At 2:48 AM on May 17 (HKT), in response to cryptocurrency analyst Crypto Whale's tweet stating "Next quarter, Bitcoin investors will be surprised when they discover Tesla has sold its Bitcoin assets,"
What Has Bitcoin Done to the World Over the Past Decade?
Just yesterday (April 14), Coinbase, a well-known cryptocurrency trading platform, successfully went public.
Caught in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict: The Role and Impact of Crypto Assets
As of March 3, 2022, the war between Russia and Ukraine has entered its eighth day. Compared to the clarity of the war itself, numerous factors have joined both before and after the outbreak of this c
In this bull market known as the "institutional bull," have professional investors made money?
To begin with, let's pose a question: In the 2020-2021 crypto market bull run, do you think the professional investors who rushed in have made money?
Multiple on-chain data indicators show weak market sentiment; we experienced a second round of capitulation last week
Since the sell-off in mid-May, Bitcoin has continued to fluctuate within a low range. In early last week, Bitcoin briefly broke below $29,000, but bulls subsequently fought back, and the weekly candle
Who Is Selling Bitcoin Amid the Continued Weak Market Conditions?
As 2021 approaches its halfway point, the crypto market has experienced a rollercoaster of dramatic ups and downs over the past six months. Taking Bitcoin as an example, its price rose from $28,000 at
Institutions Are Buying Amid the Market Crash: Where Will the Market Go From Here?
Since mid-November, Bitcoin has seen three consecutive weekly declines, a situation that has never occurred during this halving cycle. Even during the "5.19" crash, there were only two consecutive wee
Market Bulls and Bears at a Standoff: Prices at Another Crossroads
According to OKX market data, after Bitcoin fell from its high of $43,816 on May 19 to a low of $29,000, it quickly rebounded the following day and reclaimed the $40,000 level. However, it failed to h
Behind Market "Surges and Crashes": Understanding the Cyclical Events That Impact Price Movements
Next Thursday, November 4th at 2:00 AM Beijing Time, the Federal Reserve's FOMC meeting will convene and announce the latest interest rate decision. Although there are still three days until this time
Biden's $6 Trillion Fiscal Year Budget, Weak Dollar, Gold Rises, How Will Bitcoin Perform?
On May 28 local time, U.S. President Biden submitted to Congress a total of $6 trillion in fiscal year 2022 budget, requesting significant investments in infrastructure, education, addressing climate
New Year Begins with "Slow Decline" – Will Bitcoin's "Spring Festival Effect" Arrive?
As we enter 2022, led by Bitcoin, the entire cryptocurrency market has experienced a continuous slow decline since the beginning of the year. Bitcoin fell from its opening price of $47,999 in 2022 to
Brute Force, Hypnosis, Rummaging Through Massive Landfills, All for Those Vanished Bitcoins...
Data shows that over 18.75 million Bitcoins have been mined, leaving less than 2.25 million Bitcoin remaining from the total cap of 21 million. However, not all of these mined Bitcoins are circulating
The Surge Ends, Bitcoin's "Slow Bull" Begins?
Recently, Bitcoin's consecutive declines have prompted some investors to review how the market has developed. Throughout this review process, two questions have attracted the most attention: First, is
Main and Secondary Causes of This Pullback — Has the Bottom Been Reached?
From July 21 to November 9, Bitcoin prices embarked on a bull run from $30,000 to $69,000, a gain of 130%. After November 9, Bitcoin prices entered a correction phase, currently hovering around $56,00
OKX Research: Russia Caught in Sanctions, Crypto Faces a Dilemma
Since Russia's military operation in Ukraine, multiple countries and regions led by the United States have gradually become involved in the conflict, announcing increasingly severe sanctions against R
OKX Research: What's the Impact of Interest Rate Hikes on the Crypto Market?
Senior Analyst at OKX Research, Zhao Wei
OKX Research: Limited Boost from Miners ETF Amid Rate Hike Expectations
On February 7, 2022, according to a Nasdaq filing: the Bitcoin Miners ETF submitted by crypto assets management company Valkyrie was approved for listing on Nasdaq under the ticker WGMI. On its first
Bitcoin Price Flash Crash Again — Is It Really Without Reason?
Around 10:00 PM Hong Kong Time on September 7, 2021, Bitcoin prices once again experienced a flash crash. According to OKX market data, over the two hours from 10:00 PM on the 7th to midnight on the 8
Bitcoin Price Surges to New High Then Quickly Retreats — How to Spot the Telltale Signs of What's Next
On November 3, 2021 local time, the U.S. Federal Reserve released the statement from its November FOMC meeting, announcing it would begin reducing its monthly asset purchases by $15 billion starting l
Bitcoin Takes Another Step Forward: What's Behind Lugano's Plan — The Pace of Bitcoin Adoption Is Accelerating
On March 3, Lugano, a city in southern Switzerland, announced that it would adopt Bitcoin and USDT as legal tender and partner with Tether to position itself as the Bitcoin capital of Europe. This ann
Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High: A Recap of Market Developments
Bitcoin surged strongly this Wednesday, breaking through the previous high of $64,846 and setting a new all-time high of $66,999 after six months (OKX data). Led by Bitcoin, the crypto market saw a br
Bitcoin Goes Left, Gold Goes Right: Fed Rate Hike Expectations Intensify Market Uncertainty
Shortly after midnight on May 21, a report broke across major financial news apps stating that the U.S. Treasury Department had announced that cryptocurrency transactions exceeding $10,000 would need
Bitcoin Loses Absolute Dominance — Has the Bull Market Run Its Course?
More than a third of the first month of 2022 has already passed, yet the trend of volatile decline that began in mid-November last year shows no sign of reversing. At this point, many are beginning to
Is the Bitcoin Bull Market Over?
"History doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes."
Bitcoin "Americanization": Will the Bull-Bear Boundary Gradually Blur?
In the final days of 2021, Bitcoin began to gradually emerge from its downward shadow, successfully reclaiming the $50,000 psychological level yesterday. Led by Bitcoin, the entire crypto market has s
Will Bitcoin Hold Above $40,000? Tesla Releases New Earnings Report — Did Musk Lose Money?
Since Bitcoin fell below $40,000 on May 21, the $40,000 level has become a key battleground between bulls and bears. Over the following two-plus months, the market has tested the $40,000 level several
Bitcoin Enters a New Consolidation Phase: What About the Low-Key Miners?
Recently, two reports of large-scale overseas mining facility purchases of mining equipment have caught media attention. First, Core Scientific, North America's largest crypto mining giant, purchased
Bitcoin Selloff: Understanding the Three Key Macro Factors Driving Market Movements
Recently, Bitcoin has experienced multiple waves of widespread selling, with prices falling sharply and the crypto market gripped by panic. On September 21 at 8:00, Bitcoin price plummeted by $3,000 i
Tonga Volcano Eruption Receives Bitcoin Donations — What Impact Will This Have on the Crypto Market?
Last Friday, the South Pacific island nation of Tonga experienced a massive volcanic eruption followed by a tsunami. Following this, Lord Fusitu'a, a former Tongan parliamentarian, shared a Bitcoin wa
Grayscale Applies to Convert Bitcoin Trust to ETF — Where Will the Market Go Next?
Recently, Grayscale submitted a filing to the US SEC, revealing its intention to convert its Bitcoin Trust into an ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund), with the timing of the conversion dependent on the regula
Where Are We in the Bull Market? What Should You Do?
With Bitcoin breaking through $60,000 again this Friday, "the bull market continues" has become the consensus among most people. However, due to market volatility and external factors, many investors
Rational Analysis: Does the "Double-Headed Bull" Logic Hold?
Since entering October, Bitcoin has continued to rise, first breaking through and stabilizing at $50,000, then surpassing the $60,000 mark this Friday, just one step away from its historical high. Con
6 Cyclical Events That Impact Crypto Market Rise and Fall
The crypto market is a sensitive and complex system, where any market movement is the result of multiple factors working together. Therefore, timely grasp of these factors that may affect market condi
Stablecoin Market Cap Growth Slows – Can the Bull Market Continue?
Since Bitcoin price found support at the $30,000 mark again in late July, it rose all the way to around $48,000 over the following month, a gain of up to 60%. According to OKX market data, Bitcoin pri
Stablecoin Market Cap Continues to Grow, Why Bitcoin Isn't Rising?
The cryptocurrency market over the past month can be described as "endlessly declining." Since Bitcoin broke below the $40,000 mark on May 19th, it has attempted multiple upward rallies, all ending in
Citi Says Bitcoin at Tipping Point for Mainstream Adoption, Goldman Sachs Restarts Cryptocurrency Trading Desk
The U.S. House of Representatives passed Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus plan, the soaring U.S. 10-year Treasury yield retreated from highs, Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine was approved and began
El Salvador to Issue Bitcoin Bonds, Which Other Countries Hold Bitcoin?
On January 5, El Salvador's Minister of Finance announced that the government would submit approximately 20 bills involving financial markets and securities investment to Congress to advance the issua
What is the Connection Between Recent Downtrend and "Non-Farm Payrolls Night"?
The festive atmosphere at the beginning of 2022 doesn't seem to be reflected in Bitcoin's market performance. According to OKX market data, as of press time, Bitcoin's price has fallen below $41,000,
Goldman Sachs Enters Bitcoin Market: Risks and Opportunities Lie Ahead
According to media reports, Goldman Sachs launched a Bitcoin price-linked non-deliverable forward (NDF) Trading on May 6 local time. The non-deliverable forward Trading allows investors to speculate o