Fed Chair Jerome Powell's Hawkish Comments Throw Some Cold Water on Crypto
[Nov 14 8:50 PM] A December rate cut from the U.S. central bank might not be as sure of a thing as previously thought.
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Bitcoin eyes $77K as investor confidence spikes post-US election
[Nov 8 12:14 PM] Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded an all-time high of almost $1.38 billion in net inflows a day after Trump’s victory.
Ether, Touted as Internet Bond, May Top $3K on Fed Rate Cut, Outperform Bitcoin: Omkar Godbole
[Nov 7 2:50 PM] Elevated interest rates in the U.S. have dented ether’s appeal as the internet equivalent of a bond, offering a fixed-income-like return on staking.
JPMorgan’s Bold Call: Why Carry Trades May Be Facing Their Final Days
[Oct 21 11:30 PM] A new JPMorgan report warns that carry trades are losing effectiveness as global interest rates decline, urging investors to be more selective with currency risks. The Japanese yen has lost appeal after unexpected rate hikes, while the Swiss franc…
Bitcoin’s Path To $80,000 “Melt-Up” In Q4 2024 – Details Inside
[Oct 10 10:00 AM] In a recent memo shared with clients, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan emphasized several factors that could cause Bitcoin (BTC) to “melt-up” to $80,000 in the last quarter of 2024. Factors To Propel Bitcoin To $80,000 Hougan highlighted three essential…
Bitcoin ‘still the best-performing asset’ after weak Q3: NYDIG
[Oct 7 3:47 AM] Bitcoin is currently exactly where it was in the last two cycles, said NYDIG's research head Greg Cipolaro, who said crypto could be in for a big Q4.
‘Uptober’ builds strength as Bitcoin held on exchanges falls to 6-year low
[Oct 4 7:30 PM] Bitcoin held on exchanges fell to a new low while spot Bitcoin ETF inflows resumed pace. Is Uptober back on?
$100K Bitcoin price depends on 'increasing demand' and ‘favorable seasonality’ — CryptoQuant
[Oct 2 6:40 PM] History favors Bitcoin’s price prospects for Q4, but CryptoQuant analysts caution that a consistent uptick in demand will be a critical component.
Crypto at a Pivotal Moment
[Oct 2 3:16 PM] The U.S. election combined with an easier monetary environment could spark the next crypto bull market, says David Lawant.
UBS Warns of Further US Dollar Decline, Advises Investors to Reduce USD holdings
[Oct 1 12:30 AM] Financial giant UBS expects the U.S. dollar to continue to depreciate, advising investors to reevaluate their portfolios. The bank predicts a medium-term decline due to shrinking interest rate advantages and a growing fiscal deficit. With the…
Bitcoin drops to $63K, fails to rebound after Fed hints at future interest rate cuts
[Sep 30 10:00 PM] Bitcoin surprised traders by opening the week in the red, and the Federal Reserve’s announcement about future rate cuts failed to reverse the downtrend.
Fed’s dovish move will slash $625M in interest income for stablecoins
[Sep 27 8:54 PM] CCData estimates stablecoins will lose approximately $625 million in interest income for each 50-basis point cut. Further cuts in 2024 could reduce annual revenue by as much as $1.5 billion.
Nigeria’s Central Bank Raises Benchmark Rate by 50 Basis Points
[Sep 25 7:30 AM] The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) raised the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points to 27.25% and increased the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) for banks. These measures aim to combat inflation and stabilize the Nigerian economy. The CBN governor…
UBS Favors Gold as ‘Most Preferred’ — Says ‘Hedging Properties Remain Attractive’
Bitcoin leads $321M crypto inflows following Fed rate reduction
[Sep 23 10:33 AM] Digital asset investment products posted a second consecutive week of inflows last week, totaling $321 million, CoinShares reported.
Gold hits new high as Bitcoin rallies to month high at above $64K
[Sep 23 6:10 AM] Gold has gained more than 5% in two weeks, reaching a record high driven by rate cuts and geopolitical tension.
Bitcoin is pinned below $65K but several market structure-altering factors are at play
[Sep 21 10:24 PM] Bitcoin must overcome resistance in the $64,000 to $66,000 zone before a new set of growth catalysts initiate the path to six-figure BTC price territory.
Ethereum Poised For A Comeback Following Interest Rate Cut: Steno Research
[Sep 20 10:00 PM] According to Steno Research, Ethereum’s (ETH) days of underperformance against the wider crypto market might be numbered following the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision to cut interest rates. It’s Time For Ethereum To Shine Again Regarding price
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon on Fed Rate Cuts: Bigger Economic Problems Ahead
[Sep 19 11:30 PM] JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has downplayed the significance of Federal Reserve rate cuts, emphasizing that broader economic forces are at play. He cautioned against focusing too much on the type of economic landing. “Honestly, most of us…
Fed rate cut may be politically motivated, will increase inflation — Arthur Hayes
[Sep 19 6:22 AM] The former BitMEX boss said the Fed has acted in the interests of presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
Robert Kiyosaki: Bitcoin Price ‘About to Explode’ as Fed Cuts Rates
Peter Schiff Warns Fed’s Rate Cut Spells Economic Disaster — ‘It’s Game Over for the Fed’
[Sep 18 11:30 PM] Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has sounded the alarm on the Federal Reserve’s latest actions, linking a significant rate cut to rising gold prices and a weakening U.S. dollar. His warning about a deepening recession and rising…
Bitcoin price attempts to turn the tide after Fed’s 0.5% rate cut
[Sep 18 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.
Crypto poised for boost if Fed cuts rate by 50 bps, says hedge fund boss
[Sep 18 6:01 AM] If the Fed cuts rates by just 25 bps, “crypto will likely fall along with that,” said CEO of crypto hedge fund Asymmetric, Joe McCann.
Peter Schiff: Fed Is About to Make Major Policy Mistake That Will Crush US Dollar, Reignite Inflation
[Sep 17 12:30 AM] Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has issued a strong warning that the Federal Reserve is on the verge of repeating its past policy errors. He explained that the Fed’s anticipated actions, particularly interest rate cuts, “will be…
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…
Former Commerce Secretary Warns US Headed for Recession
[Sep 16 3:30 AM] Former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has warned of an impending U.S. recession due to the lingering effects of pandemic-related stimulus. While Wall Street maintains a more optimistic outlook, citing strong GDP and low unemployment, Ross argues…
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 Could Face Challenges With 0.50% Fed Rate Cut, Warns 10X Research
[Sep 10 9:00 AM] A 50 basis points (bps) interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) starting this month might adversely affect Bitcoin (BTC) price, 10x Research cautions. 50 BPS Rate Cut Could Spook The Market After it had started hiking interest rates back…