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Bitcoin price attempts to turn the tide after Fed’s 0.5% rate cut

[yesterday 6:50 PM] Bitcoin price rallies to $61,000 after the US Federal Reserve cuts rates by 50 basis points for the first time since 2020.

Fed Cuts Interest Rates by 50 Basis Points, Bitcoin Briefly Hits $61K

[yesterday 6:10 PM] Market participants were uncertain about the size of rate cut prior to the Fed meeting, laying the groundwork for volatility on the markets.

Fed Slashes Benchmark Interest Rate by 50bps in First Cut Since 2020

[yesterday 6:03 PM] On Wednesday, the U.S. Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate for the first time since March 2020. The Sept. 18, 2024 rate cut amounted to 50 basis points (bps), a notably bigger adjustment than many analysts anticipated. According to…

BTC price slips from $60K as Bitcoin traders brace for FOMC 'fireworks'

[yesterday 3:23 PM] Bitcoin price volatility begins with hours to go until one of the most eagerly anticipated Fed rate decisions in recent years.

Bitcoin Holds Above $60K as Traders Warn of Sell-Off on 50 Basis Point Fed Rate Cut

[yesterday 6:49 AM] Traders betting on Fed fund contracts are pricing in a 65% implied probability of rates cut to a 4.5-5% range. PLUS: Circle announces partnership with Polymarket

Markets Await Fed Decision: Bitcoin Spikes, Gold Drops, Stocks Wobble

[Sep 17 8:15 PM] Bitcoin saw its value leap to $61,331 on Tuesday, just a day before members of the U.S. Federal Reserve convene to discuss a potential rate cut for federal funds. While BTC posted a 5% gain, stock markets exhibited mixed signals, hovering near…

Bitcoin rallies to $61K, but derivatives traders are still skeptical — Here is why

[Sep 17 7:45 PM] Bitcoin price shows strength ahead of a key Federal Reserve monetary policy decision on Sept. 18, but data suggests the momentum may not last.

Bitcoin Gains 5% to $61K Ahead of Fed, but Order Books Suggest Rally Could Be Capped

[Sep 17 4:55 PM] Wednesday's FOMC meeting carries uncertainty for the market, with investors still divided on the magnitude of rate cut.

Bitcoin price turns shaky ahead of potential Fed rate cut and weak global economic data

[Sep 16 7:45 PM] Bitcoin price wobbles near $58,000 as uncertainty over the Fed’s monetary policy decision looms and traders eyeball weak economic data in China.

CME Futures and Polymarket Predict Jumbo 50bps Rate Cut – Will the Fed Deliver?

[Sep 16 6:05 PM] As the U.S. central bank members prepare for their meeting on Wednesday, just a day ago, the likelihood of a 25-basis point (bps) rate cut versus a 50bps cut was evenly split at 50-50. Fast forward to today, and the odds are now tipping in favor of…

Fedwatch Tool Shows 50-50 Chance for 25bps or 50bps Cut Before FOMC

[Sep 15 2:30 PM] The market is holding out hope for a bigger rate cut as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) prepares to meet on Wednesday. Predictions from Polymarket and CME’s Fedwatch tool suggest there’s a growing expectation that a 50 basis points…

Fed Rate Decision Looms as Market Predicts 25bps Cut With 87% Probability

[Sep 12 4:30 PM] With just six days to go before the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, the likelihood of a 25 basis points (bps) rate cut is growing stronger by the day. The possibility of a 50bps cut remains slim, though it still…

Bitcoin price loses traction as miner profits drop and spot BTC outflows persist

[Sep 3 9:20 PM] Bitcoin has lost more than 10% in the past two weeks as fear of a US recession, spot Bitcoin ETF outflows and the threat of miner capitulation grows.

Markets Bet Big on a 25bps Fed Rate Cut—Low Odds for a Bigger Reduction

[Sep 2 4:40 PM] On Sept. 2, 2024, or roughly 16 days before the next Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, an overwhelming majority of the market seems to be predicting the U.S. Federal Reserve to cut the federal funds rate by 25 basis points (bps) on…

Bitcoin price volatility expected at Fed September FOMC meeting — Here’s how to prepare

[Aug 30 9:30 PM] Bitcoin traders expect BTC to rally if the Fed rolls out a 0.50% rate cut, but hedging these bullish positions is also necessary. Here is how it's done.

The Fed Under Fire: Elizabeth Warren Pushes for Unprecedented Rate Cut

[Aug 27 4:05 PM] As the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) gears up for its meeting on Sept. 18, anticipation is building for a rate cut. Market participants are placing their bets, with expectations leaning toward either a 25 basis…

Bitcoin Bulls Charge Toward $62K as Fed’s Minutes Triggers Market Frenzy

[Aug 21 8:44 PM] Bitcoin’s price hit $61,838 per coin by 3:45 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, after spending much of the day lingering below the $60,000 mark. The crypto market mirrored the upward movement seen in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, which both rallied just…

Bitcoin Tumbles Below $65K Post-FOMC as Middle East Tensions Flare

[Jul 31 9:24 PM] The price action happened as Iran's leadership reportedly ordered retaliatory attacks against Israel, increasing concerns about a broader conflict in the Middle East.

No Rate Cuts Yet: Fed Maintains Rates at Historic Highs 

[Jul 31 6:25 PM] The U.S. Federal Reserve has opted to maintain the federal funds rate target range at 5.25-5.5%, according to the latest report from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). The committee noted that while inflation has eased over the past year, it…

Crypto Watch: Why Today’s FOMC Meeting Is The ‘Most Important Of Your Life’

[Jul 31 7:30 AM] For the crypto and broader financial market, FOMC day is upon us once again today. And analysts agree that today’s meeting will be one of the most important in recent years. Kurt S. Altrichter, a financial advisor and founder of Ivory Hill…

Fed’s Minutes Report Cites High Inflation and Economic Risks in Decision to Hold Rates

[Jul 4 12:04 PM] According to the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the choice to maintain the federal funds rate in its current range was driven by concerns about ongoing inflation and economic instability. Economic…

Former Fed President Discusses Potential for 2 Interest Rate Cuts This Year

[Jun 24 3:18 PM] Former Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren has outlined the potential for two interest rate cuts this year. He cited recent Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) discussions and stabilizing inflation trends. “I am expecting we’ll…

QCP Capital Cites ‘Lack of News Flow’ for Bitcoin’s Price Decline Amid Market Doldrums

[Jun 19 11:31 AM] On Wednesday at 11 a.m. EDT, bitcoin hovered just around the $65,000 mark. QCP Capital published its market commentary, attributing the downturn in the crypto economy to a lack of news flow and stagnant markets. In such a market, with minimal…

Traders: Bitcoin price needs “fresh all-time highs” to end pump-and-dump cycles

[Jun 13 11:18 AM] Bitcoin price requires high demand side liquidity to push the price out of a long-lasting consolidation.

Fed Sees Just One Rate Cut This Year; Bitcoin Gives Up Session Gains

[Jun 12 12:14 PM]

Crypto downturn nukes $190M leveraged positions as traders eye CPI data

[Jun 12 2:53 AM] The liquidation comes just a few days after the crypto market recorded a $400 million liquidation on Friday, June 7.

Bitcoin ETFs See $200M Net Outflows in Fed, CPI Jitters

[Jun 12 1:56 AM] The eleven ETFs recorded $200 million in net outflows on Tuesday, the highest since May 1 figures of $580 million.

Bitcoin Pullback to $66K Triggers $250M in Crypto Liquidations as Traders Brace for 'Wild Wednesday' of FOMC, CPI Report

[Jun 11 11:11 AM] Tomorrow's Fed "dot plot" of interest rate projection and forward guidance by Chairman Powell will be key for what's next for the digital asset market, K33 Research said.

Bitcoin dips as ETFs break 19-day green streak, rumble over US inflation

[Jun 11 12:05 AM] Traders are seemingly going risk-off ahead of a U.S. CPI print and a Fed monetary policy meeting, with Bitcoin falling to a weekly low.

Bitcoin Hits $62K as Cryptos Bounce; Correction Likely Over But Expect a 'Slow Grind Higher,' Arthur Hayes Says

[May 3 10:55 AM] Bitcoin will likely trade in a range between $60,000 and $70,000 through the next few months, the former BitMEX CEO said.