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Drake Lost Over $1 Million on Bitcoin Bets on the Stanley Cup and NBA Finals

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Rapper Drake lost more than $1 million on Bitcoin bets on the Stanley Cup and NBA Finals

On a wild ride of high stakes and cryptocurrencies, rap icon Drake found himself on the wrong end of a seven-figure Bitcoin betting spree.

The Canadian superstar, known for his love for sports bettinghas already lost more than $1 million in Bitcoin (BTC) after two ill-fated bets on the NBA Finals and the Stanley Cup Finals.

Earlier this month, Decrypt reported that Drake had lost half a million in Bitcoin on the Dallas Mavericks to take the NBA title. The Mavs ended up being defeated by the Boston Celtics in a five-game series that left Drake’s digital wallet a little lighter.

But that was just the beginning Drizzy’s Bitcoin Betting problems. The “God’s Plan” rapper also invested another $500,000 in BTC in the Edmonton Oilers to hoist the NHL’s Stanley Cup. On Saturday, the Oilers fell to the Florida Panthers in Game 5, sealing Drake’s second-largest crypto L bet in as many weeks. Then last night, the Panthers beat the Oilers in Game 7 to clinch their first championship in franchise history.

Never one to hide his bets, Drake decided Instagram to share his betting slips, writing “Dallas because I’m a Texan. Oilers are self-explanatory. Picks are @stake.” Stake, for those who don’t know, is a popular cryptocurrency casino and sports betting platform. The Toronto rapper has been closely linked to Stake since 2020, when he partnered with the company and eventually became co-owner.

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Drake’s public losses shine a light on the growing intersection between celebrities, sports betting and cryptocurrencies. The popularity of crypto gambling has exploded in recent years, with a number of Bitcoin casinos and betting sites now competing for a piece of the action.

But it’s not just sports betting that attracts the crypto crowd. Political betting markets such as Polymarket have also seen an increase in activity, especially around high-stakes events such as the 2024 US presidential election.

Polymarket, which allows users to bet on outcomes using cryptocurrencies, has seen trading volumes in the millions for markets such as “Who will win the US presidential election in 2024?” The platform has been praised for its potential to harness the “wisdom of the crowd”, but also criticized (and fined) due to its lack of regulation. But the controversy hasn’t dampened industry interest. The platform just raised US$70 million in May. The round was led by Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin and Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund.

Drake’s high-profile losses serve as a fascinating case study in the evolving world of crypto betting. As digital currencies continue to gain widespread acceptance, their integration into traditional betting markets seems inevitable.

While for Drake, the $1 million drop in Bitcoin betting is likely a drop in the bucket. The rapper, who has an estimated net worth of $250 million, is undoubtedly bringing more attention to the world of crypto gambling. As this space continues to evolve, it will be fascinating to watch how it shapes the future of online betting, celebrity engagement, and even the broader crypto ecosystem.

Edited by Stacy Elliott.

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What to watch for in the markets

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After witnessing one of the largest global IT outages on record, affecting the travel, finance and healthcare sectors worldwideThis week is set to see more political drama, events, and earnings reports from tech giants.

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Let’s take a look at what awaits us:

Major companies will release their earnings reports

Major tech companies and others will release their earnings reports this week, paving the way for what the second half of 2024 will look like.

Monday

  • Verizon will report earnings before the start of operations.

Tuesday

  • Coca-Cola, Comcast and UPS are all set to report earnings before the market opens.
  • Tesla will report earnings in the morning, while General Motors will report earnings in the evening.
  • Alphabet and Visa will report results after the market closes.

Wednesday

  • AT&T will release its report before the market opens.
  • Ford and Chipotle will report earnings after the market closes.

Thursday

  • Earnings reports from AstraZeneca, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines will be released before the market opens.

Trump to speak at Bitcoin conference

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will speak at the next Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, Tennesseewhich is scheduled for July 25-27. While this is the first time a presidential candidate will attend the conference, it has sparked a debate over whether the crypto-friendly Trump will receive support from the crypto community in the upcoming election.

In addition to Trump, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will also discuss crypto during the conference. Crypto advocates such as ARK Investment’s Cathie Wood, MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor, and whistleblower Edward Snowden are among some prominent names who will be participating in the conference.

Ether ETFs are on the way

New Ether Spot ETFs are set to begin trading on Tuesday, July 23. Much like the spot Bitcoin ETFs, these ETFs will allow investors to buy the second most popular cryptocurrency like stocks. BlackRock, Ark Invest/21Shares, VanEck, Grayscale, Fidelity, Bitwise, Franklin Templeton, and Invesco/Galaxy Digital are all set to offer Ether ETFs. Crypto asset manager Bitwise predict that trading in the Ether ETF will drive the price of Ether higher, potentially surpassing $5,000.

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Cryptocurrency’s Biggest Winners and Losers in a Second Trump Presidency

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Cryptocurrency’s Biggest Winners and Losers in a Second Trump Presidency

Bitcoin miners and cryptocurrency companies that have been blocked from going public in the U.S. could ultimately be the biggest winners in the digital asset world under a second Donald Trump presidency. Foreign companies at risk of losing market share could end up being the biggest losers.

That’s the view that’s taking hold among market participants and observers in the wake of the former president’s growing embrace of cryptocurrency as his chances of election grow. survey released Thursday by CBS News showed Trump with the majority — 52 percent — of likely voters in his likely November rematch with President Joe Biden.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and Cryptocurrency Markets Look Ready to ‘Send’ as Stars Align, According to Investor Chris Burniske

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and Cryptocurrency Markets Look Ready to ‘Send’ as Stars Align, According to Investor Chris Burniske

Cryptocurrency investor Chris Burniske says Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SUN) and the cryptocurrency market in general seem poised for a run.

Former Head of Cryptocurrency at ARK Invest account his 292,200 followers on social media platform X that several catalysts are aligning, suggesting that digital asset markets are on the verge of a bull run.

According to Burniske, a partner at venture capital firm Placeholder, the highly anticipated launch of Ethereum-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs), Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaking at an upcoming Bitcoin event, and the current state of the BTC, ETH, and SOL charts all suggest significant optimism for the cryptocurrency markets.

“With ETH ETFs set to go live, Trump speaking at The Bitcoin Conference, and BTC, ETH, and SOL charts looking [they do] (while stocks are weak), it’s hard to imagine a world where we don’t ship next week.”

Reuters recently reported that preliminary approval for ETH ETFs has been granted as the Bitcoin Conference is scheduled to take place from July 25-27.

BTC, ETH, and SOL are trading at $67,333, $3,528, and $174 at the time of writing, respectively.

The venture capitalist too provides an update on his prediction that the total crypto market cap will eventually hit $10 trillion. According to his chart, the path to $10 trillion is currently “23%” complete, as it sits around $2.2 trillion.

Source: Chris BurniskeX

Earlier this month, Burniske he said in an interview with Real Vision CEO Raoul Paul that he has his eye on the Move ecosystem, which was originally built by social media giant Meta and then used to develop layer 1 blockchains Sui (IUE) and Apts (APT).

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Here’s the next target for BTC before bulls can hold out for $70K

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Here’s the next target for BTC before bulls can hold out for $70K

Bitcoin’s recovery is going well, and the market is seemingly poised to create a new all-time high in the near term.

Technical analysis

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The daily chart

As the daily chart shows, the price of Bitcoin has been rising since it broke above the 200-day moving average.

The market has also reclaimed the $60K and $65K levels and is moving towards the $68K resistance zone, which could be the last hurdle before creating a new all-time high. With the RSI also indicating that the price has clear bullish momentum, it could be just a matter of time.

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The 4-hour chart

Looking at the 4-hour chart, it is evident that the price has been rising rapidly since breaking the downtrend line to the upside. The market also broke the $65K resistance level with momentum, turning it into a support.

While almost everything points to a new record high in the coming weeks, there is one worrying sign. The RSI is showing a clear bearish divergence between recent price highs, which could indicate a correction or even a reversal in the near term.

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