Bitcoin Awakens from Its Summer Slumber - (an article) by Sam Callahan
TL;DR: This drawn-out period of low volatility serves as a coiled spring. The only question is in which direction the price will eventually break.
Hey Bitcoiners,
Blackrock, Binance, China, interest rates, debt, leverage, inflation, Brics, Argentina — they’re all playing into what one might expect to be a lot of volatility. Yet Bitcoin is trading in a tight range and has been all summer. What’s going on and what might yet happen? Sam Callahan goes into all the details in this very recent article. Well worth your time to read it.
Enjoy!
Tick tock next block,
Cory Klippsten
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Lead the design strategy and vision for our Global Wealth products, ensuring alignment with our brand identity, established design principles and business objectives to pioneer the next generation of Bitcoin financial services.
Translate product requirements into intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces. Create wireframes, prototypes, and visual designs to effectively communicate design concepts and interactions.
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Knowledge and understanding of Bitcoin, its core principles, and underlying mechanics.
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Expertise in user-centered design principles, interaction design, and information architecture.
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