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Bitcoin price action ‘tough to call’ after Fed rate decision — Zerocap
17.9.2024
Bitcoin could rally as high as $65,000 following expected rate cuts later this week but analysts fear US election uncertainty could keep crypto asset prices lower for longer
UBS Expects Higher Gold Prices as US Dollar Weakens — ‘Gold’s Rally Has Further to Run’
17.9.2024
Global investment bank UBS predicts continued pressure on the U.S. dollar and further gold price increases. “We expect the U.S. dollar to stay under pressure as yield differentials narrow,” UBS explained, adding: “Gold’s rally has further to run.” UBS highlighted that...
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
Bitcoin, Ether Plunge 5% Ahead of Widely-Anticipated Fed Rate Cuts
16.9.2024
PLUS: Sony’s Soneium blockchain is growing, with Circle announcing that USDC will be listed on the chain
ETH falls 6% amid Trump assassination attempt, looming rate cuts, ‘FUD’ wave
16.9.2024
Ether’s price in Bitcoin terms has also fallen to its lowest level since April 2021
16-21 Sept Events: Fed, Bank of England, Bank of Japan’s Interest Rates
16.9.2024
This week from 16- 21 Sept will see important events unfold with interest rate decisions of the Federal…
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…
Ethereum trader sentiment needs small bump for ETH to see ‘parabolic rise’
13.9.2024
A crypto analyst is eyeing Ether’s funding rate rising above 0.015 to see if “the calm before the storm breaks.”
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...
Does Bitcoin’s negative funding rate signal that bears are in total control?
11.9.2024
Bitcoin’s perpetual funding rate shows lack of confidence from bulls, but options markets are displaying resilience
Calm Markets: Stocks, Crypto, and Gold Show Little Movement Post CPI
11.9.2024
The latest consumer price index (CPI) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that inflation cooled to 2.5% in August, marking the slowest rate since 2021. Meanwhile, core CPI, which strips out the fluctuating food and energy sectors, posted a 0.3% increase for the month. Stocks, Bitcoin...
Nigeria Resumes Dollar Sales to Money Changers Amid Naira’s Decline
10.9.2024
The Central Bank of Nigeria resumed selling US dollars to money changers to address the falling value of the naira. This decision came after the naira-to-dollar exchange rate dropped to a low of NGN1,639 per dollar, likely due to increased demand for US dollars for travel and business. The central...
Crypto products post $726M outflows amid rate cut uncertainty
9.9.2024
CoinShares expects that a 50 basis point cut is more likely if inflation comes in below expectations in the upcoming inflation report on Sept. 10