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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Continues in Holding Pattern Ahead of June U.S. Inflation Data
12.7.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 12, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Bitcoin Steady Near $31K After Options Expiry; Dollar Index Rises Before Key U.S. Inflation Data
30.6.2023
With the expiry done, the supposed price magnet at $26,500 from the max pain point is gone and prices could resume the upward journey, a common pattern during the bull market days of 2021
Goldman Sachs: Markets Too Optimistic About Inflation Cooling
19.6.2023
Goldman Sachs’ strategists have cautioned that markets seem to be more optimistic than they are about the pace of inflation’s decline. “Although we expect further declines in inflation going forward, markets appear considerably more optimistic than we are about the pace of cooling,” they...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Above $26,000 Ahead of US Inflation Report
13.6.2023
Bitcoin rose above the $26,000 level on Tuesday, as markets prepared for the latest U.S. inflation figures. Consumer prices for May are expected to fall to 4.1% — double the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. Ethereum remained below $1,800. Bitcoin Ahead of the upcoming inflation report...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Hovers Near Key Price Floor, Ahead of US Inflation Report
10.5.2023
Bitcoin was hovering close to a key price floor near $27,300 on Wednesday, as markets anticipated the upcoming U.S. inflation report. Consumer prices for last month are expected to remain at 5%, which could be seen as justifying the Federal Reserve’s decision to hike rates last week....
Bitcoin Tends to Become More Volatile Around Monthly U.S. Inflation Releases: Kaiko
10.5.2023
Monthly U.S. inflation readings influence the Fed policy, which impacts both crypto and traditional markets
Biggest Movers: XRP, SOL Move 5% Lower to Start the Week
8.5.2023
Xrp plunged to a six-week low on Monday, as cryptocurrency markets moved further into the red. The global crypto market cap fell by over 3% to start the week, which comes days ahead of the upcoming U.S. inflation report. Solana also declined, hitting a multi-week low. XRP Xrp, formerly known...
US Consumer Price Index Rises 0.1% in March, Annual Inflation up 5% From Last Year
12.4.2023
On Wednesday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which noted that inflation rose 0.1% last month in March and 5% from a year ago. Annual inflation has dropped for nine consecutive months following the nine times the U.S. Federal Reserve raised...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Hits 9-Month High, as ETH Moves Above $1,700
15.3.2023
Bitcoin briefly surged to a nine-month high late on Tuesday, as prices moved above the $26,000 mark. Although prices have since declined, overall sentiment remains bullish following the latest U.S. inflation report. Consumer prices fell to 6% last month, with ethereum climbing above $1,700 as...
U.S. Inflation Slowed to 6% in February; Bitcoin Breaks $26K
14.3.2023
The bitcoin price (BTC) rose to a nine-month high of $25,484 in the minutes following the report and then extended those gains
Market Strategist Michael Wilkerson Believes US Inflation Could Rise to 12% by Year-End Despite Predictions of Decrease
26.2.2023
While several market strategists and analysts expect U.S. inflation to drop considerably in 2023 compared with last year, Michael Wilkerson, founder of Stormwall Advisors, thinks the inflation rate could climb as high as 12% by the end of this year. The country’s inflation rate has cooled down over...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Extend Gains Following US Inflation Report
15.2.2023
Bitcoin traded above $22,000 on Feb. 15, as markets continue to react to the latest U.S. inflation report. The consumer price index rose 0.5% in January, following a gain of 0.1% the month prior. Overall, the annual rate of inflation came in at 6.4%, which, although lower than December’s...
US Inflation Remains Higher Than Expected, Raising Concerns Among Investors
14.2.2023
U.S. inflation levels dropped slightly in January, sliding from 6.5% to 6.4%. However, inflation remains higher than expected, causing concern among investors that the U.S. central bank will continue to hike the benchmark federal funds rate. Inflation in the US Remains High, Causing Uncertainty...
Biggest Movers: SOL Rebounds, TRX up for Fifth Straight Session
14.2.2023
Solana was one of Tuesday’s notable movers, as the token rebounded from losses to start the week. The move comes despite U.S. inflation figures missing expectations. Consumer prices came in at 6.4%, higher than the 6.2% many had forecasted. Tron rose for a fifth consecutive session...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Edges Closer to $22,000 Ahead of US Inflation Report
14.2.2023
Bitcoin rebounded in Tuesday’s session, as markets prepared for this afternoon’s U.S. inflation report. It is expected that the annual rate of inflation in the United States dropped to 6.2% in January, down 0.3% from the month prior. Ethereum also rallied, climbing back above $1,500....
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Hits 1-Month Low, Falling Under $1,500
13.2.2023
Ethereum started the week trading below $1,500, as it was reported that Paxos will no longer mint BUSD. This has led to a depegging of the stablecoin, and comes ahead of the upcoming U.S. inflation report, which is also adding to today’s volatility. Bitcoin edged lower on Feb. 13, as prices...
Biggest Movers: SHIB Hits 6-Week High, ETC Extends Recent Gains
13.1.2023
Shiba inu was one of Friday’s biggest gainers, as the meme coin raced to a six-week high. The move came as the global cryptocurrency market cap surged, as U.S. inflationary pressures continued to cool off. Ethereum classic was also in the green, with price hitting a two-month high. Shiba...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Hits 2-Month High, Climbing Above $19,000
13.1.2023
Bitcoin continued to trade higher on Jan. 13, with prices racing above the $19,000 level, hitting a two-month peak in the process. The latest surge comes as traders continued to react to Wednesday’s U.S. inflation report, which dropped to 6.5%. Ethereum also rose today, hitting a fresh...
U.S. Inflation Rate Slows to 6.5% in December, Inline With Estimates
12.1.2023
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Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Above $18,000, ETH Hits 2-Month High
12.1.2023
Bitcoin rose to a four-week high on Thursday, as price surged above $18,000 hours before the upcoming U.S. inflation report. This comes as many expect today’s figures to show a considerable drop in consumer prices. Ethereum also moved higher, climbing above $1,400 in the process. Bitcoin...