Trading Bitcoin on the Street: How’s LocalBitcoins Doing in 2016?
It’s important to remember the part played by over-the-counter (OTC) bitcoin trading platforms like LocalBitcoins — they often reveal interesting things about Bitcoin’s place in the world. LocalBitcoins Volume Getting Higher. Kaiko tracks data from LocalBitcoins as well as all other exchanges, and we’ve compiled all that information into the first....
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Localbitcoins saw a roughly 85 percent increase in global volume over the course of 2016, and the growth seen by this bitcoin trading platform was seen equally in both the developed and developing world—albeit for different reasons. While the need for increased privacy and the avoidance of Know Your Customer regulations is known to be the driving force....
For those interested in tracking the progress of bitcoin as a true form of money, an interesting data point to watch is the global Localbitcoins volume. There are a variety of different metrics people use to track the adoption of Bitcoin. Some simply track the bitcoin price in terms of US dollars, while others prefer to watch the number of on-blockchain....
Just last weekend, LocalBitcoins set its weekly record trading volume. Across disparate regions, there seems to be a unifying trend: volume is increasing on LocalBitcoins. But this has left some wondering: how much of this trading volume is due to fraud? Most of the transactions done on LocalBitcoins are not done via peer-to-peer cash transactions, but instead on transactions based around intermediary financial institutions. Does this mean that more and more people are dealing in bitcoins by depositing money in other individuals accounts? Nonetheless, it appears on LocalBitcoins, at least,....
The demand for Bitcoin in Colombia seems to be skyrocketing over the past few weeks. Bitcoin trading continues to pique the interest of consumers all over the world. Particularly LocalBitcoins is one of the platforms where new record high weekly Bitcoin volumes can be found on a regular basis. Over the past week, BTC was quite popular in regions such as Colombia, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand. A positive sign for Bitcoin overall, that much is certain. Considering how the Bitcoin exchange situation in Canada is evolving, it’s no surprise to see more interest in LocalBitcoins. The platform has....
Many people use LocalBitcoins for many reasons, but lately its volume has increased a lot. This, of course, brings up the question of what it means for Bitcoin. Is Bitcoin going mainstream, are people stocking up for a coming increase, or is LocalBitcoins one of the more convenient places to sell bitcoins these days? It's hard to tell if any, or all of these are the case. Indeed, LocalBitcoins is one of the fastest ways to get it done. After three confirmations, if you find a buyer, you complete your transaction and you have your money. Also read: Greece is not Buying Bitcoin. Unless you....