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Is an altcoin season approaching as Bitcoin dominance declines?Bitcoin dominance has declined from its yearly peak reached a few days ago, as Bitcoin's price fell below $60,000, leading to market speculation about a potential altcoin season. Despite Bitcoin's recent milestone, its dominance continues to fall, while the total market capitalization of the top 125 altcoins continues to rise

On April 2, Bitcoin price fell once again, driven by cooling demand for US-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and a reduced appetite for betting on monetary easing by the Federal Reserve. Subdued Demand Cooling demand for US-based ETFs is a major factor behind Bitcoin's price decline

Between October 6th and 12th, ETH prices fell 7%, reaching a 7-month low of $1520. Although it slightly rebounded to $1550 on October 13th, according to multiple indicators, investors' confidence and interest in ETH seem to be weakening

Ethereum prices are falling towards the support level of $1500 against the US dollar. ETH may pull back and rise, but the upside potential may be limited above $1565

As mining sales lead to a decline in Bitcoin prices, counterfeit coins also experience fluctuations. So, what are the expectations for XRP, SOL, and ADA? With the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting minutes to be released tonight, geopolitical risks, and tomorrow's inflation data, there are many factors that can suppress the price of Bitcoin

Bitcoin traders and short-term speculators have always been 'buying on dips', but this sentiment seems to be weakening at the moment.On May 26th, on chain analysis provider Santiment observed that Bitcoin traders often purchase short-term, small cryptocurrency prices, but are hesitant to purchase long-term, larger price drops

Bitcoin prices are working hard to recover above the resistance level of $26650. If BTC remains below the resistance level of $26650, it may start another decline

The Hong Kong Securities Regulatory Commission will introduce a mandatory virtual asset trading platform (VASP) licensing system starting from June 1 this year, and plans to open up retail investors to invest in virtual assets. The Hong Kong Securities Regulatory Commission recently stated that it will release licensing guidelines for virtual asset trading platforms next month.After the formal implementation of the new virtual asset platform licensing system, all virtual asset exchanges operating in Hong Kong or promoting services to Hong Kong investors, regardless of whether they provide securities based token trading services, must obtain licensing from the Hong Kong Securities Regulatory Commission and be subject to its supervision.Conducting any unlicensed activities is a criminal offense.On April 26th, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Securities Regulatory Commission, Leung Fung yi, stated during an event that it is expected to introduce licensing guidelines for virtual asset trading platforms in May. During the previous consultation process, more than 150 feedback opinions were received.The main suggestion of consultation is to open up licensed platforms to provide services to retail investors. Zhitong Finance has learned that according to previous policies, platform operators can only provide services to professional investors with a funding threshold of up to HKD 8 million, and ensure that their customers fully understand virtual assets. In addition, licensed platforms will be included in the regulatory sandbox of the China Securities Regulatory Commission and will be subject to close and rigorous supervision for a period of time.On December 16, last year, the ETF based on Bitcoin and Ethereum futures launched by Southern Dongying Asset Management Co., Ltd. was officially listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, marking Hong Kong becoming the world's first market to provide Ethereum futures ETF and the first market in Asia to provide Bitcoin futures ETF. Under the latest proposed trading platform system, retail investors can directly participate in Bitcoin and Ethereum trading on regulated platforms in the future.In fact, the licensing procedures for virtual asset transactions in Hong Kong have always been very strict. Under the existing system, only two encryption platforms are licensed - OSL (OSL DigitalSecurities Limited) and HashKey (HashBlockchain Limited).(Image source: Hong Kong Securities Regulatory Commission)According to media reports,Huo Coin, OKEXBoth parties have expressed their intention to apply for an exchange license in Hong Kong and have established an office in Hong Kong.Additionally, the Singapore basedDBS Silverthat 's okIt also stated its intention to apply for relevant licenses in Hong Kong to provide cryptocurrency services to local customers.that 's ok12 month transition period arrangementThe Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission stated that considering that platform operators licensed under the Securities and Futures Ordinance may need to modify their systems and monitoring measures to comply with the new regulations, a transition period of 12 months has been proposed.The China Securities Regulatory Commission stated that, Anyone who engages in the business of providing virtual asset services or shows that they operate the business must apply for a license from the Securities and Futures Commission. The existing virtual asset trading platform has been provided as a licensed arrangement, so that they can continue to operate in Hong Kong after the implementation of the virtual asset service provider system under the Anti Money Laundering Ordinance. It must be within the period from June 1, 2023 to February 29, 2024, in accordance with the Anti Money Laundering Ordinance The virtual asset service provider system under is to submit fully completed license applications online. If the SFC considers that the relevant license application meets the conditions for licensing, the virtual asset trading platform will automatically be deemed to have been licensed from June 1, 2024 This passage may sound quite convoluted, but to put it bluntly, the two companies that have already been licensed need to comply with the new regulatory requirements within the prescribed transition period.As for the original virtual asset trading platform, if it has no intention of applying for a license, it should start preparing to end its business in Hong Kong in an orderly manner, with a deadline of May 31, 2024.Fierce business of virtual insurance companiesAccording to the consultation document of the Hong Kong Certificate Authority,The platform that applies for a license must insure the customer's assets.Liang Fengyi also told the media that the Hong Kong Securities Regulatory Commission is in discussions with the Insurance Regulatory AuthorityThe cost of purchasing insurance for customer assetsOther matters.OneDegree Group