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You hear about it on the news. You see it all over the internet. Bitcoin. Its rise to fame has impressed financial experts and traders around the globe, but how did this elusive cryptocurrency suddenly become a household name? Check out this infographic to see the history of bitcoin explained.
With values eclipsing $15,000 apiece, Bitcoin has seized the attention of the financial community and transformed many skeptics into enthusiastic participants. The surrounding buzz has given rise to deep cash markets and exceptional volatility — two characteristics especially attractive to traders and investors. In order to satisfy public demand for all things Bitcoin, the CME Group, Cboe, and Nasdaq decided to launch standardized Bitcoin derivatives.
Bitcoin is certainly the pioneer in cryptocurrency, but it’s not the only option. A group of secondary instruments known as “altcoins” have recently exploded in popularity. The front runners of this group are Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), and Ripple (XRP).
The ascension of Bitcoin into the financial mainstream has brought a new asset class known as cryptocurrencies into the spotlight. Functioning as exclusively digital forms of money, cryptocurrencies facilitate both commerce and trade through the implementation of advanced blockchain technology. This versatility fosters differing views pertaining to their classification as either commodities or currencies.
Large groups of traders have capitalized upon the boom in bitcoin trading in the spot, CFD, and futures markets. In an environment that is best described as “turbulent,” discipline and dedication are two indispensable prerequisites for success. Here are five tips for turning the inherent volatility of Bitcoin trading in your favor.
The rise of bitcoin has drawn the interest of individuals from around the globe. Along with being a viable mode of exchange, Bitcoin has become a favorite target of traders and investors worldwide.There are three primary methods of Bitcoin trading. Each offers a unique degree of consumer safety.
Without question, Bitcoin has been a lead financial story of 2017. Boasting performance metrics that draw few comparisons, Bitcoin is the benchmark product of the fledgling cryptocurrency asset class.
We will offer an analysis of the June Hog and Pig crop report that came out this past Thursday and what we believe it means to live hog futures going forward. First, let’s look at what happened with the live hog and product market this past week. Here is a summary of Pork Carcass cutout… Read more.
Weekly Cattle Commentary 6/23/2017 The bulk of the week’s cash prices ranged between 122 and 123$, with the end of the week dropping to 120$. Dressed sales 190 to 195$. Basis by Friday was 1$ over the June Live board. Estimated weekly slaughter was 632K head, 24K larger than the same week last year. Box… Read more.
This week we will touch briefly on what happened in the pork product market, the live hog market and how this will likely play out this week.