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How stable are stablecoins?

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Amidst the rollercoaster of cryptocurrency prices, stablecoins promise stability. Yet, with varying levels of resilience and recent depegging events causing concern, the question arises: Are all stablecoins really that stable? In the ever-changing world of digital assets, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) were pioneering, bringing decentralization into the spotlight. However, the potential of these initial cryptocurrencies has often been clouded by their stark volatility. This is where stablecoins come in. They aim to bridge the gap by pegging their value to more stable assets like the U.S. dollar or gold, promising a blend of stability and reliability in a turbulent market. Not all stablecoins are equally stable. Some are better at handling the ups and downs of the crypto market, while others can be risky. Crypto.news talked to experts to understand how such crypto assets behave and how to invest in stablecoins more effectively. You might also like: Stablecoins: why they...

Is the cryptocurrency market about to break its 10-week losing streak?

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Regulatory uncertainty and the lack of transparency on stablecoins caused crypto markets to trade at its lowest levels in 3 months. The cryptocurrency total market capitalization fell to $1.02 trillion on June 15, its lowest level in three months. But while the derivatives market's resilience and end-of-week price gains amid uncertainty in stablecoins' reserves provides hope for bulls, it might be too soon to celebrate. Crypto regulatory conditions deteriorate The past few week have seen a bearish trend fueled by regulatory uncertainty. Last week, Bitcoin (BTC) and BNB saw 2.5% gains, but XRP dropped 5.2%, and Ether (ETH) traded down 0.7%. Total crypto market cap in USD, 1-day. Source: TradingView Notice that the 10 -week long pattern has tested the support level in multiple instances, signaling that bulls will have a hard time breaking from the bearish trend while regulatory conditions have worsened across the globe. For starters, New York-based derivatives exchange Bakkt is...