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Have you ever wondered how Bitcoin, designed initially as a digital currency , is evolving with new technologies? One example is BitVM, short for Bitcoin Virtual Machine — a computational engine introduced by Robert Linus.

Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are valuable to traders in the institutional space. In this week's edition, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Head of Institutional Research for OKX, wishes every reader a prosperous Chinese New Year as we enter the Year of the "loong." With the recent market rally and consolidation, and the upcoming Bitcoin halving event, we present three key indicators and observations, all starting with the word "long," symbolizing our celebration.

Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are important to traders in the institutional space. In this week's edition, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Head of Institutional Research for OKX, delves into the Bitcoin ecosystem and its latest developments. He elaborates on why the Bitcoin ecosystem may have been overlooked and why it matters to institutions. Additionally, he shares key metrics to track the Bitcoin ecosystem and highlights key development trends to watch in 2024.

Are we heading into Altcoin season? Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are important to traders in the institutional space. In this week's edition, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Head of Institutional Research for OKX, looks at various market indicators and the overall market environment to assess the likelihood of an altcoin season on the horizon. Additionally, we explore key considerations that can guide participation in this potential altcoin rally.

Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are important to traders in the institutional space. In this week's edition, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Head of Institutional Research for OKX, delves into the underlying factors and implications of October's market rally. We also discover the driving forces behind this surge and gain insights into the potential obstacles hindering institutional entry into the crypto space.

Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are important to traders in the institutional space. In this week's edition, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Head of Institutional Research for OKX, sheds light on a pressing concern: the recent geopolitical conflict triggering a "flight to safety" among traders, thereby potentially fueling a rally in Bitcoin.

Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are important to traders in the institutional space. This week, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Head of Institutional Research for OKX, looks at one top-of-mind issue in this installment: how these three key market drivers present a compelling opportunity for crypto assets in Q4.

A message from OKX Chief Commercial Officer Lennix Lai. Opinions are that of the author and do not reflect OKX's official view. Not financial advice. The halving is a significant event that underscores the technological strength and resiliency of Bitcoin. As a fundamental feature of Bitcoin's design, the halving mechanism means that the block reward will be cut in half, slowing the introduction of the remaining coins that can be mined and released into the market. The big picture is this: out of the maximum supply of 21 million, about 1.35 million bitcoin are left to be mined between now and the final halving in the year 2140.

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Bitcoin (BTC) is the world's most traded and largest cryptocurrency. With a current market capitalization of over $543 billion, Bitcoin has the largest share of the entire cryptocurrency market.  This guide explains what Bitcoin dominance is, how to calculate it, the factors that influence it, and other related details.

One of the first concepts that an aspiring Bitcoin trader needs to understand is how trading actually works. In order to do so, it is highly important to understand trading terminology. More specifica

After venturing into the crypto scene, it doesn’t take long to encounter a ‘whale’. But what are they exactly, how'd they get this title? In simple terms, whales are individuals who hold a significant amount of cryptocurrencies. As a result of their whale-sized holdings, these individuals or organizations can have significant influence over the prices of cryptocurrencies as they buy and sell assets. 

Bitcoin and Ethereum stand as the top two cryptocurrencies by market cap today, and have held these leading positions for some time. However, each asset represents a different form of innovation, blockchain philosophy, and use case. 

Bitcoin has established itself as a prominent and viable alternative asset class for traders. Even for those who may not have a particular interest in the world of cryptocurrencies, the sheer volume and volatility of Bitcoin's trading activity is difficult to overlook. 

For centuries, gold has stood the test of time with little competition as an asset. To many, it’s the perfect asset. It's scarce and has become a sought-after metal. It’s long been a bastion of value and a hedge against economic turmoil. However, Bitcoin has challenged gold’s position in the last few years, leading some to call it “digital gold”.

Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are important to traders in the institutional space. This week, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Head of Institutional Research for OKX, looks at one top-of-mind issue in this installment: the fallout (or lack thereof) from the court-approved FTX asset liquidation plan and three highlights from Token 2049 in Singapore.

Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are important to traders in the institutional space. This week, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Head of Institutional Research for OKX, looks at one top-of-mind issue in this installment: How the tightening of the US money supply continues to hamper liquidity in the digital assets space.

Keep up with the top industry updates as we present bi-weekly market insights that are important to traders in the institutional space. This week, Kelvin Lam, CFA, Head of Institutional Research for OKX, looks at two top-of-mind issues in this installment: How traders should think about their exposure in digital assets after the recent US downgrade, and what the surge in trading volume for altcoins signals for the greater cryptocurrency market.

We all know the digital assets markets move fast and it can be challenging to keep up with all the movements and news impacting the institutional space. Our institutional team shares their top-of-mind digest in an easy to read TL;DR format, so you can stay informed on the big picture. Kelvin Lam, CFA, Head of Institutional Research for OKX, looks at two top-of-mind issues in this installment: What Curve Finance's recent exploit means for the DeFi Space, and why an uptick in volatility could be happening soon.

Bitcoin is by far the most recognized crypto within the industry. The decentralized asset controls more than 40% of the crypto market share. No wonder it is the most talked about and traded cryptocurr

In 2023, thanks to developers like Casey Rodarmor from the Bitcoin dev community, inscriptions became a buzzword in the crypto space. But what are they? Similar to NFTs, you can view them as digital artifacts. Inscriptions are, in short, metadata within the blockchain. For example, if we were to examine , the metadata is encoded on a satoshi, the smallest unit of . For total clarity, ordinals are a means of tracking individual satoshis, which you can attach data to via inscriptions.

Cryptocurrency mining is an essential process that secures and verifies transactions within a blockchain network. Miners use computational power to solve complex mathematical problems, validate transa

The bitcoin dominance chart is a widely used metric in the cryptocurrency market. It can provide valuable insights into the relative performance of bitcoin compared to other digital assets and help id

If you wish to become a professional trader or investor, you have to learn how to use trading tools. This is the only way to be able to predict the price accurately and make educated moves. Otherwise,