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Bitcoin is going sideways for most of the year, with only two or three months delivering the bulk of the profits. So, how can traders make money in a sideways market?

Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered are reportedly among the banks looking to expand into the U.S. crypto market.

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How Traders Can Make Money When Bitcoin Trades Sideways: 10x Research

Bitcoin is trading within a narrow range, with analysts urging traders to pivot away from momentum-driven strategies and adopt professional-grade trading techniques to profit in a low-volatility environment.

A 10x Research report on Monday outlined how Bitcoin's sharp rallies in 2024 were limited to just two months, February (+44%) and November (+37%), while the rest of the year was characterized by consolidation.

"Bitcoin tends to perform better between October and March and consolidate between April and September," the analysts stated. "It makes sense to adopt a more conservative, seasonally aware approach during this part of the year."

So, how can traders take advantage of that?

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QUICK N DIRTY

XRP has started the new week on a strong note, up 4% on the day so far. How high can XRP go?

Strategy is buying Bitcoin again: over $550 million worth last week, which ups the company’s stash to well over 500,000 BTC.

Bitcoin could soon be heading back to $100,000 and beyond, according to Bernstein. Here are 5 catalysts that could drive the next rally.

FINTECH FOCUS

Deutsche Bank, Standard Chartered Reportedly Looking Into Expanding To US Crypto Market

A growing number of cryptocurrency companies are preparing to enter the U.S. banking system, propelled by a policy shift under President Donald Trump aimed at integrating digital assets into mainstream finance.

Firms like Circle and BitGo are planning to apply for bank charters, The Wall Street Journal reported.

And international banks are taking note as well.

A consortium including Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered is exploring expansion into the U.S. crypto market.

How will that influence the crypto industry?

Read the full scoop here.

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