A Brand New Concourse Open Construction Concourse ships – that’s basically the only thing we do right. No, really, we’re a burgeoning open community with fresh ideas and a soft spot for decentralized finance, and all we want to do is build tools that reduce the barriers of entry to this world. And so we …
We believe that as decentralized exchanges continue to improve, they’ll attract more traders than centralized ones (helped along by tools like DEX.AG). But as long as people keep using centralized exchanges, traders should understand the differences among them. Let’s take a look at how two popular centralized exchanges stack up: Kraken vs BitMEX. Location matters The first …
Decentralized exchanges (DEXex) receive criticism for low liquidity and clunky user interfaces. But critics should remember that DEXes on Ethereum have existed for less than two years and already have made good progress. With the emergence of aggregator tools like DEX.AG, we expect competition among DEXes to accelerate. This should result in decreased price differences …
More info means more edge New traders and investors learn quickly that markets don’t always go up and to the right. BitMEX rekts, short squeezes and long liquidations can have a big impact on prices and sentiment, and the best traders pay attention to those events. Whether you’re trading every market movement or waiting on the …
What is WBTC? BitGo, Kyber Network, Ren, and other partners have collaborated to bring the liquidity of Bitcoin to the Ethereum network. The WBTC initiative is run by a DAO (decentralized autonomous organization) made up of sixteen established projects, including recognizable Open Finance names such as Dharma, Compound, MakerDAO, and Set Protocol. BitGo handles the initial custody, and …
The emergence of derivative products like Bitcoin futures can indicate that a market is growing. Futures give traders more alternatives to hedge risk, engage in price discovery, and speculate. Today, more platforms than ever allow trading of Bitcoin futures. Let’s take a quick look at some of the options and see if any stand out. …
