Sam Ouimet

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Junior markets editor for CoinDesk, the global leader in blockchain news. Disclosure: I currently own BTC, LTC, ETH, ZEC, AION, MANA, REQ, AST, ZIL, OMG, 1st, and AMP.

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XRP Shot Up 75% During Friday's Bullish Trading Session
XRP surged over 75% today as it became the world's second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization for a brief period.
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Up 13%: XRP Jumps By Double Digits for Second Time This Week
XRP is a standout performer today in the cryptocurrency market as its price boasts double-digit percent gains for the second time this week.
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Bitcoin's Price Swings to Nearly $6,500 in Volatile Trading Hour
Bitcoin's volatility was on full display Wednesday when its price swung in a dramatic fashion.
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Ether Just Erased Half of Last Week's 35% Rally
The world's second-largest cryptocurrency, ether (ETH), erased half of last week's rally today amid a broader market sell-off.
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Back Over $200 Billion: 3 Reasons Crypto Prices Could Be Heading Higher
The cryptocurrency markets are rallying today with ether leading the pack. But will it last? Three signs give reasons for investors to be hopeful.
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Below $50: Litecoin Price Clocks 12-Month Low
The price of litecoin (LTC) has nosedived to 12-month lows amid broad risk aversion in the crypto markets.
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Back Below $200 Billion: Crypto Market Cap Sinks to 10-Month Low
The sell-off in bitcoin and the resulting risk aversion pushed the cryptomarket to the lowest level since November 2.
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Bets Against Ether's Price Hit All-Time High
The number of short orders placed on ETH/USD have reached a new high and is a clear reflection of bearish sentiment surrounding the cryptocurrency.
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Litecoin Price Nears $70 to Hit One-Month High
The price of Litecoin (LTC) recorded its highest price in a month on Tuesday as the broader market picks up the bid.
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Crypto Trading 101: The Fibonacci Retracements
CoinDesk unpacks and explains Fibonacci retracements, a tool used to predict potential price support and resistance, for crypto traders.
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