Bitcoin, stablecoins and DeFi: 2020’s top-performing crypto assets
2020 may have been filled with challenges, but Bitcoin, stablecoins and DeFi protocols are the clear top performing crypto assets for the year. Bitcoin (BTC) has had a stellar 2020, but how are other top crypto assets faring? Let’s take a look at how some of the top cryptocurrencies by market capitalization performed this . BitcoinFirst, Bitcoin has seen a massive gain since Jan. 1, as its price soared from $7,195 to as high as $28,422. Within 12 months, the price of Bitcoin rose by 290%, outperforming all major stock indices and most stocks, apart from a select few including Tesla....
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Digital currency markets have climbed significantly in value all year long, despite the gloomy global economy and the aftermath of Covid-19 responses. Bitcoin prices have been hovering at values not seen since 2017, and the top crypto asset in terms of market cap has gained a whopping 159% since January 5, 2020. In fact, many crypto assets have seen spectacular 12-month returns, and the following editorial is a look at the top crypto gainers and the biggest losers in 2020. This year has been a crazy one, to say the least, and while many global economies worldwide shudder, the crypto....
Analysis of 38 top DeFi assets reveals a median performance only 15% above Bitcoin. Despite a pull back from the meteoric bull market for decentralized finance, the average DeFi token return has vastly outperformed Bitcoin and Ethereum. The median performance is a different story however.On Nov. 17, pseudonymous crypto analyst ‘Ceteris Paribus’ shared data with his 12,000 followers compiling the YTD median and average performances of 40 top crypto assets, comprised of 38 top DeFi assets, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH). Around 26 of the DeFi assets are currently posting YTD gains.The analyst....
A new report by the European Central Bank (ECB), presented as a “deep dive into crypto financial risks,” calls for “appropriate” regulation and oversight of stablecoins and decentralized finance (defi). It also addresses the hot topic of Bitcoin’s carbon footprint in Europe, suggesting a ban on proof-of-work mining is probable. Growth of Stablecoins, Defi Warrants Regulation and Supervision, ECB Says Crypto-related financial risks, those associated with stablecoins and defi platforms in particular, as well as the threat to climate transition goals blamed....
It appears that decentralized finance (DeFi) bulls have finally returned. Aave (AAVE), one of the leading crypto-assets in the DeFi space, has surged 25% in the past 24 hours alone. This $AAVE reversal is legendary 🙌 — Spencer Noon (@spencernoon) November 8, 2020 This performance makes the coin the best-performing cryptocurrency in the top 100 […]
Ruling the headlines on the BSC network is now a norm for the Mars Ecosystem. Armed with some of the highest APRs in the DeFi space and an ever-growing TVL, the team recently earned a Monthly Star in the Binance Smart Chain “Most Valuable Builders” program and is working towards reinventing the utility of Stablecoins. With BSC supporting Mars’ products and technology, it adds a layer of credibility to the constantly evolving Mars ecosystem. In this write-up, we will deep dive into stablecoins and what Mars Ecosystem means to the future of DeFi and crypto. Stablecoins were first....