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Bitcoin Holds Above $60K as Traders Warn of Sell-Off on 50 Basis Point Fed Rate Cut
18.9.2024
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
Crypto poised for boost if Fed cuts rate by 50 bps, says hedge fund boss
18.9.2024
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
Crypto poised for boost if Fed cuts rate by 50 bps, says hedge fund boss
18.9.2024
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
Markets Await Fed Decision: Bitcoin Spikes, Gold Drops, Stocks Wobble
17.9.2024
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 previous highs, and gold dipped more than half...
Don’t Believe the Hype, the First Rate Cut Isn’t a Market Disaster
17.9.2024
With the first Fed rate cut looming, the markets are in selling mood. But history shows that the S&P tends to rally after monetary easing, which in turn should support risk assets like cryptocurrencies, says Scott Garliss
Vitalik tells Ethereum L2s ‘Stage 1 or GTFO’ — Who makes the cut?
17.9.2024
According to L2Beat, six Ethereum layer 2s have already reached Stage 1, while most others are still stuck at Stage 0
BlackRock Slashes Fed Rate Cut Odds: What’s Next for Crypto?
17.9.2024
BlackRock, the world’s leading asset manager, has reduced the likelihood of a 50-basis-point (0.50%) rate cut by the…
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Reclaims $59K as Traders Anticipate 50-Bps Fed Rate Cut
17.9.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 17, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Bitcoin poised for volatility ahead of US interest rate decision: Analysts
17.9.2024
The Fed is expected to deliver its first interest rate cut since the pandemic, which could introduce more volatility before the next Bitcoin leg up
Bitcoin price turns shaky ahead of potential Fed rate cut and weak global economic data
16.9.2024
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?
16.9.2024
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 a larger 50bps reduction. Predictions from betting...
Senator Warren Demands 0.75% Fed Rate Cut, Crypto Rebound Ahead?
16.9.2024
On Monday, September 16, three prominent Democratic senators, Elizabeth Warren, Sheldon Whitehouse, and John Hickenlooper, pushed for a…
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Pulls Back Before Probable Fed Rate Cut
16.9.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 16, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Markets see 0.5% Fed rate cut — 5 Things to know in Bitcoin this week
16.9.2024
Bitcoin stares down Fed rate cut week at key resistance with plenty of BTC price volatility expected in the coming days
Bitcoin Slips to $58K as Fed Faces Split Rate Cut Expectations
16.9.2024
"Rarely has the market gone into the Fed meeting with maximum uncertainty (halfway between 25bps and 50bps)," Marc Chandler, chief market strategist at Bannockburn Global Forex
Fedwatch Tool Shows 50-50 Chance for 25bps or 50bps Cut Before FOMC
15.9.2024
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 reduction could be in play. FOMC Meeting Could See Bigger...
Odds of 50 Basis Point Fed Rate Cut Next Week Jump to 45%
13.9.2024
A decent jobs report last week and speedier than expected inflation data this week had most assuming the U.S central bank would initially proceed cautiously as it begins a monetary easing cycle
Crypto September Outlook: $600M BTC Outflows, Upcoming Fed Rate Cut, And New Market Opportunities
13.9.2024
As September 2024 unfolds, the crypto landscape is witnessing significant shifts that could shape the market’s trajectory. With…
Fed Rate Decision Looms as Market Predicts 25bps Cut With 87% Probability
12.9.2024
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 holds a 13% chance, as reported by CME’s Fedwatch...
Microsoft Promises No games Cancelled Amid 650 More Xbox Jobs Cut
12.9.2024
Microsoft is laying off another 650 employees from its Xbox gaming division, the company announced in an overnight companywide memo. Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer stressed that no new games were being cancelled or studio closed as a result of the latest round of cuts. Read more