Skip to content
Sunday 30 August 2026London --:--Frankfurt --:--Zurich --:--
NewslettersSearchEN · DE · FR
MorningWire

European business, markets and politics

FTSE 100
10,824.26
+0.29%
DAX
26,569.99
+0.77%
CAC 40
8,401.18
+0.98%
STOXX 50
6,485.67
+0.95%
  • Europe
  • Markets
  • Business
  • Economy
  • Regulation
  • Politics
  • Opinion
More
GermanyFranceEU InstitutionsCompetitionPublic AffairsBankingTechnologyEnergy
  • Germany
  • France
  • Europe
  • Markets
  • Business
  • Economy
  • Regulation
  • Politics
  • Opinion
  • DE
Wednesday 29 June 2022 10:41 am

Bitcoin hovering around $20k, while altcoins struggle

By: Crypto AM Daily with James Bowater | Crypto Insider

Add as a preferred source on Google
price of Bitcoin

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has again slipped below $20k, having spent the beginning of the week hovering just above $21k.

The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation was changing hands for around $19,988 this morning, down about 4.4 per cent over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin is now down around 30 per cent over the last month.

The price of Ether (ETH), the second-largest crypto by market cap, has also dropped this morning. It’s changing hands for $1,125, down around seven per cent since this time yesterday. Most other major cryptocurrencies are in the red, with Solana (SOL) and Dogecoin (DOGE) both down more than nine per cent.

Crypto’s downturn has again tracked stock markets, which also fell for a second day running yesterday after also showing signs of recovery last week.

Would you like to help spread the adoption and education of Bitcoin in the UK and even stack some Sats while you’re doing it? Well, now you can!

The Bitcoin Pioneers community, backed by Barry Silbert’s Digital Currency Group, was created to introduce Bitcoin to a mainstream audience in a meaningful way and now has members right across the UK.

We share tips, stories and ideas on how to encourage others to try Bitcoin for the first time. And, thanks to support from Luno, each Pioneer gets £500 of Bitcoin a month to share with beginners, helping them get started.

So, if you’re passionate about Bitcoin, why not join today? Click here to find out more!

All feedback on Crypto AM Daily in association with Luno is welcome via email to [email protected] 🙏🏻

Yesterday’s Crypto AM Daily in association with Luno

In the markets

The Bitcoin economy

*Definitions and insights can be found at https://bytetree.com/research 

Total crypto market cap

The total capitalisation of the entire cryptocurrency market at time of writing is currently $901 billion.

What Bitcoin did yesterday

We closed yesterday, June 28 2022, at a price of $20,280.64. The daily high yesterday was $21,164.42 and the daily low was $20,228.81.

Bitcoin market capitalisation

Bitcoin’s market capitalisation at time of writing is $383 billion. To put it into context, the market cap of gold is $11.548 trillion and Tesla is $723.12 billion. 

Bitcoin volume

The total spot trading volume reported by all exchanges over the last 24 hours was $23,811 billion. High volumes can indicate that a significant price movement has stronger support and is more likely to be sustained.

Volatility

The price volatility of Bitcoin over the last 30 days is 70.92%.

Fear and Greed Index

Market sentiment today is 13, in Extreme Fear.

Bitcoin’s market dominance

Bitcoin’s market dominance today is 43.58. Its lowest ever recorded dominance was 37.09 on January 1 2018.

Relative Strength Index (RSI)

The daily RSI is currently 32.09. Values of 70 or above indicate that an asset is becoming overbought and may be primed for a trend reversal or experience a correction in price – an RSI reading of 30 or below indicates an oversold or undervalued condition. 

Convince your Nan: Soundbite of the day

“Imagine to be able to cross borders, carrying with you all your personal data, stored by a swarm of peers, and accessible at any time with just 24 words.”

Paolo Ardoino, CEO Bitfinex

What they said yesterday

Uzbekistan leading the way…

💥BREAKING: #Bitcoin generated from mining will be tax free in Uzbekistan

— Bitcoin Archive (@BTC_Archive) June 28, 2022

Bitcoin redefining open source…

Bitcoin is not a company. Bitcoin is a protocol. Bitcoin is not like MySpace. Bitcoin is like the Internet. MySpace was replaceable. The internet was not replaceable.

Bitcoin will not be replaced. There won’t be a second #Bitcoin. It will be upgraded, just like the internet.

— Dennis Porter (@Dennis_Porter_) June 28, 2022

Stay and calm and keep stacking…

PSA: If you have more than 0.1 BTC you're doing awesome! pic.twitter.com/71jlX8bLvn

— Matt Lohstroh (@lohstroh) June 27, 2022

Crypto AM: Editor’s picks

Jamie Bartlett – on the trail of the missing ‘Cryptoqueen’

MPs are falling silent over potential of cryptocurrency

Erica’s ‘Crypto Wars’ handed honours in Business Book Awards

‘Let people invest’: Matt Hancock makes case for liberal crypto rules

Read more

UK debt ‘hits £3 trillion’ milestone

Houses of Parliament in Westminster showcasing historic architecture under a clear sky, central to UK government and politics

Explained: Why the Treasury is so sold on stablecoins

Fears crypto is used to avoid sanctions ‘misplaced,’ says Matt Hancock

The cryptocurrency fundraisers behind Ukraine’s military effort

Crypto crazy couple name baby after favourite digital asset

Cryptocurrency-loving parents Bruno Karno and his wife Agatha have named their first-born Cardano in honour of their favourite crypto.

Peter McCormack: Transforming Bedford FC into a global Bitcoin brand

In an interview with Crypto AM, Bitcoin investor and podcaster Peter McCormack opens up about his purchase of Bedford FC.

Crypto AM: Features 

Crypto AM: Founders Series 

https://morningwire.eu/profile/crypto-am-founders-series/

Crypto AM: Industry Voices 

Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao, CEO of Binance

Crypto AM: Contributors 

Crypto AM: In Conversation with James Bowater

Charles Hoskinson and James Bowater landscape

Crypto AM: Tomorrow’s Money with Gavin S Brown

Tomorrow's Money with Gavin S Brown

Crypto AM: Mixing in the Metaverse with Dr Chris Kacher

Dr Chris Kacher Mixing in the Metaverse

Crypto AM: Visions of the Future, Past & Present with Alex Lightman 

Alex Lightman Visions of the future, past and present

Crypto AM: Tiptoe through the Crypto with Monty Munford 

Monty Munford robbed out header

Crypto AM: Taking a Byte out of Digital Assets with Jonny Fry

Jonny Fry Taking a Byte out of Digital Assets

Crypto on the catwalk

Stefania Barbaglio Crypto on the Catwalk

Crypto AM: Events

For those of you who missed the Crypto AM DeFi & Digital Inclusion online summit 2021 – you can now watch the event in two parts via YouTube

Part One

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvqNMNZTIDE

Part Two

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXhX_-Tr5j0

Cautionary Notes

It’s definitely tempting to get swept up in the excitement, but please heed these words of caution: Do your own research, only invest what you can afford, and make good decisions. The indicators contained in this article will hopefully help in this. Remember though, the content of this article is for information purposes only and is not investment advice or any form of recommendation or invitation. Morning Wire, Crypto AM and Luno always advise you to obtain your own independent financial advice before investing or trading in cryptocurrency.

All information is correct as of 08:00 BST

Read more

Reform sidelines crypto industry at pivotal conference

Nigel Farage and another man on stage discussing crypto and UK reform, with Bitcoin on screen.

Share this article

  • Facebook
  • X
  • LinkedIn
  • WhatsApp
  • Email

Similarly tagged content:

Sections

  • Blockbeat

Categories

  • Morning Wire Content

Trending Articles

  • Pensioners to hand over bank statements in government benefits crackdown

  • Jamie Carragher: HMRC petitions for Sky Sports star to be declared bankrupt

  • Jamie Vardy bags Bundesliga rights as he steps up streaming war with Neville and Lineker

  • City firms mandate phone and face-to-face comms bootcamps for Gen Z lawyers

  • Brewdog founder James Watt hits out at ‘total silence’ over new venture

More from Morning Wire

  • UK debt ‘hits £3 trillion’ milestone

    Economics
    Houses of Parliament in Westminster showcasing historic architecture under a clear sky, central to UK government and politics
  • Reform sidelines crypto industry at pivotal conference

    Politics
    Nigel Farage and another man on stage discussing crypto and UK reform, with Bitcoin on screen.
  • Manchester billionaire tables £583m offer for property developer Harworth

    Property
    Harworth Group building exterior with a brick facade and prominent entrance under a blue sky
  • As it happened: FTSE 100 falls but Nasdaq soars after Nvidia sales boom

    FTSE 100 Live
    Smiling man with gray hair and glasses in a dark suit and blue tie, speaking at an event.
  • Amanda Blanc has worked her magic at Aviva

    Insurance
    Aviva's deal to buy Direct Line was agreed in March
  • Astrazeneca share price tumbles on $400bn megamerger talks

    Investing
    Astrazeneca headquarters with logo, reflecting commitment to reduce US medicine prices after Trump administration pressure
  • Chrysalis marks down Starling stake again and reduces Klarna holding

    Banking
    Hand inserting a turquoise Starling Bank PCA debit card with Mastercard logo into a brown wallet.
  • Next hikes targets as heatwave boosts sales

    Retail
    Profit at Next rise 13.8 per cent in the first six months of the year
MorningWire

Independent European business, markets and political news for decision-makers.

Morning Briefing

Europe

  • Germany
  • France
  • EU Institutions
  • Europe

Business

  • Markets
  • Business
  • Economy
  • Regulation
  • Competition
  • Public Affairs

Editorial

  • Opinion
  • Editorial Policy
  • Corrections
  • Contact

Company

  • About Morning Wire
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookie Policy
© 2026 Morning Wire Ltd · Published by Morning Wire Media, Bahnhofstrasse 65, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Privacy · Terms · Cookies · Facebook