Oliver Knight
Oliver Knight is the co-leader of CoinDesk data tokens and data team. Before joining CoinDesk in 2022 Oliver spent three years as the chief reporter at Coin Rivet. He first started investing in bitcoin in 2013 and spent a period of his career working at a market making firm in the UK. He does not currently have any crypto holdings.
46 articles
Bitcoin Retreats from High Amid Declining Open Interest
Bitcoin's price fell to $63,211.80 after briefly reaching a two-week high of $64,500, as reported by CoinDesk. This decline follows a decrease in open interest and weak demand, raising concerns about the sustainability of its recent rally.
4 hours ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Oliver Knight
Bitcoin Recovers to $62,800 as LIT Surges Over 50%
Bitcoin rebounds to $62,800 following last week's dip below $58,000, while Lighter (LIT) sees a notable surge. The Altcoin Season indicator also rises to 52/100, marking the highest level in three months, according to CoinDesk.
yesterday·CoinDesk·Reported by Oliver Knight
Ethical Hackers Expose Security Flaw in Aptos Blockchain
Hackers from Hexens identified a critical vulnerability in the Aptos blockchain that could have jeopardized up to $70 billion in digital assets. As reported by CoinDesk, the flaw was patched after being reported on February 25, 2026, with the researchers achieving a high success rate in simulating the exploit.
3 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Oliver Knight
Crypto Market Strengthens as U.S. Rate Hike Risks Diminish
The crypto market shows signs of recovery as weak U.S. jobs data lowers expectations for a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike, according to CoinDesk. Bitcoin trades at $61,600, while Solana sees a 17% weekly gain, indicating a healthier market position.
4 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Oliver Knight
Bitcoin Options Traders Anticipate Decline; Gold Futures Signal Bearish Momentum
Bitcoin options traders are increasingly purchasing $50,000 puts, indicating a bearish outlook. CoinDesk reports that as Bitcoin's price fluctuated, gold markets also exhibited bearish signals, further suggesting caution among investors.
6 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Oliver Knight
Bitcoin Tests Multiyear Support as Traders Seek Downside Protection
Bitcoin and ether are nearing critical multiyear support levels, while options traders seek downside protection, according to CoinDesk. Bitcoin's price has dropped 1.5%, currently trading near $59,250, and ether has fallen 1.73% to $1,580 as market volatility remains low.
last week·CoinDesk·Reported by Oliver Knight
Bitcoin Holds Below $60K While Solana Registers Gains
Bitcoin trades at $59,800 as of June 29, 2026, reflecting a 0.6% increase. Solana's price rises by 2%, but market analysts warn of continued downside risk, as noted in a report by CoinDesk.
last week·CoinDesk·Reported by Oliver Knight
Bitcoin Surges to $59,700 After Hitting $58,100 Amid Derivatives Liquidations
Bitcoin rebounds from an initial drop to $58,100, reaching approximately $59,700, as derivatives data indicates increased market stress, according to CoinDesk. This volatility sees over $1 billion in leveraged long positions liquidated, with ether failing to follow suit and continuing its decline.
2 weeks ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Oliver Knight
Crypto Relief Rally Weakens Under Bearish Derivatives Signals
A recent relief rally in the crypto market appears fragile as bearish derivatives indicators persist, according to CoinDesk. Despite Bitcoin and Ether recovering slightly, the market shows signs of continued short positioning and capital inflows favoring bearish trades.
2 weeks ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Oliver Knight
SecondFi Reports $2.4 Million Loss from Cardano Wallet Exploit
On June 24, 2026, SecondFi disclosed it lost approximately $2.4 million in ADA due to vulnerabilities in its wallet software, as reported by CoinDesk. The team managed to secure an additional 129 million ADA before further losses occurred, but estimated total liabilities could surpass $20 million following a complete audit.
2 weeks ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Oliver Knight
Bitcoin Maintains $62,500 as Market Faces Bearish Pressure
Bitcoin holds above $62,500, while ether is near $1,665, as bearish sentiment prevails in the crypto market, according to CoinDesk. Widening put skews indicate increasing downside pressure, signaling that investors are wary as trading volumes in derivatives fall.
2 weeks ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Oliver Knight
Crypto Market Faces Downturn as Nasdaq Tech Selloff Affects Digital Assets
The cryptocurrency market experiences a downturn as Bitcoin and Ethereum decline amid a broader tech selloff impacting traditional stocks, according to CoinDesk. Bitcoin falls 2.5% to $62,300, while Ethereum sees a drop of over 4% to $1,650, with $717 million in liquidations contributing to the market's struggles.
2 weeks ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Oliver Knight
Quant Trading Firms Expand into Prediction Markets like Polymarket
Trading firms such as DRW and Wintermute are developing dedicated desks for platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi, marking a shift in their view of prediction markets. These firms are focusing on exploiting short-term pricing inefficiencies instead of predicting outcomes, as reported by CoinDesk on June 6, 2026.
last month·CoinDesk·Reported by Oliver Knight
Crypto Faces Worst Week Since July 2024 as Major Coins Struggle
The cryptocurrency market enters its most challenging week since July 2024, with Bitcoin and Ether both experiencing significant declines. A report from CoinDesk highlights that Bitcoin is down nearly 15% while Ether has dropped more than 17%, compounded by security issues with Zcash and a downturn in trading volumes.
last month·CoinDesk·Reported by Oliver Knight
Bitcoin Holds Above $60,000 Amid Liquidations and Derivatives Signals
Bitcoin's price fluctuates above $60,000 while derivatives markets indicate bearish sentiment, according to CoinDesk. The cryptocurrency's price fell to $61,300 before recovering to $62,500, contributing to $3 billion in liquidations over the past two days. Notably, Solana's open interest reached a record amid declining prices, suggesting short positions are being accumulated.
last month·CoinDesk·Reported by Oliver Knight
Bitcoin Rebounds to $67,000 Amid 9.5% Weekly Slide
Bitcoin experiences a slight recovery to $67,000 after a 9.5% drop over the past week, according to CoinDesk. Despite this uptick, concerns grow among investors as U.S. stocks reach new highs, creating a divergence between crypto and traditional markets.
last month·CoinDesk·Reported by Oliver Knight
Bitcoin Declines Below $70,000 Amid Saylor Sale Anxiety
Bitcoin's price has dipped below $70,000 for the first time since April 7, affected by Strategy's sale of $2.5 million in BTC. This drop coincides with a decrease in total value locked in DeFi, which has hit a 20-month low, while certain AI tokens, including Humanity Protocol and NEAR, show gains. CoinDesk reports on this market shift.
last month·CoinDesk·Reported by Oliver Knight
Bitcoin Declines as Crypto Market Diverges from U.S. Equities
Bitcoin's price drops to its lowest level since early April, struggling to maintain momentum after a rejected attempt to surpass $83,000. In contrast, U.S. stock markets are approaching record highs, highlighting a significant divergence noted in a recent CoinDesk article.
last month·CoinDesk·Reported by Oliver Knight
