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Bitcoin 2019 timeline – The highs, lows and significant price points

Ben Weiss, Monday, 3 June 2019

Bitcoin is well and truly back after yesterday marking another milestone in its impressive 2019 recovery; breaking above the $9,000 mark. But it’s perhaps not surprising that it continues to progress given the year it’s had. Here are the significant levels that Bitcoin’s price has reached in 2019, with brief definitions explaining major price changes.

General, Cryptocurrencies

What is GlobalCoin and when will it launch? Everything you need to know about Facebook's new cryptocurrency

Ben Weiss, Wednesday, 29 May 2019

Satoshi Nakamoto can’t have known the colossal affect their creation, Bitcoin, would have caused back when it was launched in 2009. Now Mark Zuckerberg is leading Facebook towards releasing their own cryptocurrency. But what is GlobalCoin, how will it work, and will it be successful? Here’s everything you need to know.

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Luckin versus Starbucks: The battle of the baristas

Ben Weiss, Tuesday, 21 May 2019

The meteoric rise of coffee newcomer Luckin has taken the Chinese market by storm, and despite being just two years old, the firm is beginning to unsettle the big players at the top. But is Luckin Coffee sustainable, and will it challenge the mighty Starbucks in the future?

General

Daily Technical Round-up: Brexit stalemate impacting the pound

Michael Baker, Tuesday, 21 May 2019

Daily Technical round-up focusing on the dollar, euro, pound, DAX and the Dow. See how each market is reacting with our technical analysis. Brexit stalemate is negatively impacting the pound.

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What is an IPO? A complete guide to going public

Ben Weiss, Monday, 20 May 2019

Our complete guide to IPOs including what they are, why companies 'go public' and how to trade around them.

General

What are Guaranteed Stops and how do I use them?

Ben Weiss, Wednesday, 8 May 2019

Guaranteed Stops are valuable tools, and with ETX Capital, we offer them free of charge for all retail clients on specific markets. Find out what they are, how you can use them and just why Guaranteed Stops are so valuable.

Cryptocurrencies

5 tips for trading Bitcoin

Ben Weiss, Tuesday, 7 May 2019

In an industry that’s notoriously unpredictable, Bitcoin seems to be even more erratic than the usual markets. And yet, the cryptocurrency is still very popular to trade. So here are five tips on trading Bitcoin, despite the uncertainty that surrounds it.

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