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Bitcoin Hovers at $85K as Fed’s Waller Suggests 'Bad News' Rate Cuts if Tariffs Resume
14.4.2025
U.S. stocks, including Strategy (MSTR) and MARA Holdings, rose on possible progress on trade talks with the EU
Markets on Edge as Fed Rate Cut Odds Shift Amid Trump Tariff Drama
12.4.2025
Amid the market chaos triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again tariff measures, the probability of a federal funds rate cut has been steadily climbing. Trump’s Tariff Whiplash Fuels Rate Speculation Across Futures and Prediction Markets Trump’s tariff policies have captivated...
US Inflation Rate Plummets to 2.4% Amid Tariff Pause—What’s Next for Markets?
10.4.2025
The U.S. inflation rate notably slipped in March, bringing the 12-month inflation rate down to 2.4% from its February standing of 2.8%. This development arrives in advance of the May Federal Reserve meeting and coincides with President Donald Trump’s announcement this week of a 90-day suspension...
U.S. CPI Declined in March; Core Rate Rose Just 0.1%.
10.4.2025
Whether the fresh inflation numbers boost rate cut hopes or the price of bitcoin is another story as the data is from prior to last week's sweeping tariff announcements
Ukraine Considers Up to 23% Personal Income Tax on Crypto in Newly Proposed Tax Scheme
9.4.2025
Under a proposal, certain crypto transactions would be taxed at the country’s standard 18% rate, as well as an extra 5% levy to support the country’s war costs
Trump’s Tariffs Stir Emergency Rate Cut Bets as Recession Fears Mount
8.4.2025
Speculation surrounding a potential emergency rate cut by the Federal Reserve has grown more fervent, fueled by escalating anxieties over an economic slowdown catalyzed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade battle. Speculators Bet on Emergency Rate Trump’s declaration of broad tariffs targeting...
Markets in Freefall: Is the Credit Market Forcing the Fed’s Hand?
7.4.2025
Futures now price in up to five rate cuts in 2025 as investors bet on an aggressive policy pivot
Wall Street Volatility Gauge Hits 4.5-Year High, Traders Lift Rate-Cut Bets on China Tariffs
4.4.2025
Bitcoin's 30-day implied volatility, represented by Deribit's DVOL index, rose to an annualized 54.6%, the highest in two weeks
BTC, ETH, XRP Set For a Near-Term Bounce as Attention Turns to Rate Cuts
4.4.2025
Data shows markets are pricing in four rate cuts in 2025 — 0.25 bps each in June, July, September and December. Rate cuts occur when a central bank, like the Federal Reserve, lowers interest rates to stimulate economic growth by making borrowing cheaper
Bitcoin’s Hash Rate Hits Record High, Yet Price and Activity Tell Another Story
3.4.2025
Despite a record-breaking hash rate, low transaction fees and empty blocks raise concerns about bitcoin’s long-term sustainability
Did ChatGPT come up with Trump’s tariff rate formula?
3.4.2025
There’s a crazy theory on social media that US President Donald Trump's newly announced reciprocal tariff plan — which hits all countries with a minimum 10% tariff — could have been designed by an artificial intelligence chatbot.Only a short period after Trump announced...
Experts Warn: Africa’s High Crypto Adoption Rate Attracts Cybercriminals
2.4.2025
Africa is facing a surge in cyberattacks where hackers hijack social media accounts of prominent figures and institutions to promote fake cryptocurrencies. Some experts recommend educational campaigns to teach users how to verify token promotions. Compromised Accounts Used in Crypto Fraud...
XRP funding rate flips negative — Will smart traders flip long or short?
31.3.2025
On March 19, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced that the company had been cleared by the US Securities and Exchange Commission regarding an alleged $1.3 billion unregistered securities offering. Following the news, XRP (XRP) surged to $2.59, but the gains gradually faded as the cryptocurrency...
XRP funding rate flips negative — Will smart traders flip long or short?
31.3.2025
On March 19, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced that the company had been cleared by the US Securities and Exchange Commission regarding an alleged $1.3 billion unregistered securities offering. Following the news, XRP (XRP) surged to $2.59, but the gains gradually faded as the cryptocurrency...
Why is Dogecoin (DOGE) price up today?
25.3.2025
Dogecoin (DOGE) price has jumped by approximately 7% in the last 24 hours to reach $0.181 on March 25. The memecoin was trading for $0.189 at its intraday top, its highest level in almost two weeks.DOGE/USD four-hour price chart. Source: TradingView Key factors driving the DOGE prices higher today...
Fed Pauses Rate Hikes, Gold Hits All-Time High, and More — Week in Review
23.3.2025
The fed pauses rate hikes, gold hits an all-time high, XRP bulls take charge after SEC decision, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review The Federal Reserve held rates steady and reduced its Treasury redemption cap. Gold surged to a historic $3,038 per ounce amid geopolitical tensions...
Hotter-Than-Expected Core Inflation in Japan Sparks Rate Hike Talk, Threatens Crypto
21.3.2025
Japan’s headline inflation remains nearly 100 basis points higher than U.S.counterparts
Bitcoin Nears $86K as Trump Calls for Rate Cuts, XRP Gets U.S. Futures After SEC Resolution
20.3.2025
XRP jumped as high as 12% before paring gains, as closely-related Ripple Labs ended its long-standing battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), stating Wednesday that the case had “come to an end.”
Bitcoin Traders Seek Topside Option Plays After Powell's Transitory Inflation Remark, Ether Still Lags in Sentiment
20.3.2025
The Fed retained forecast for two rate cuts Wednesday, with Powell calling the inflationary impact of Trump's tariffs transitory
Fed Pauses Rate Hikes, Cuts Treasury Redemption Cap as Tariff Effects Loom
19.3.2025
The U.S. central bank opted to hold the federal funds rate steady within the range of 4.25% to 4.50%, emphasizing that “inflation remains somewhat elevated.” Powell Highlights Tariff Challenges in Economy, Fed Adjusts Financial Strategy Simultaneously, the Federal Reserve announced a strategic...