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Fed FOMC comments and Bitcoin ‘bear channel’ could kickstart a decline to $28K
2.5.2022
Crypto market weakness continues into May as analysts suggest that deteriorating sentiment could lead Bitcoin price to re-test $28,000
Bitcoin ‘bear market’ may take BTC price to $25K, says trader with stocks due capitulation
2.5.2022
It could still go either way for Bitcoin price action, but one analyst believes Bitcoin is already coming out on top versus equities
Fed 'will determine the fate of the market' — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
2.5.2022
The U.S. central bank will make what is becoming a monthly dictation of what markets do this week with a new rate hike announcement
With an ‘Aggressive’ Fed Rate Hike Expected Next Week, Stocks and Crypto Markets Lose Billions
1.5.2022
Investors will be focused on the U.S. central bank this Wednesday as Federal Reserve policymakers are expected to raise the benchmark interest rate aggressively. The top U.S. stock indexes saw significant losses at the end of the week, and the Nasdaq composite saw its worst four-month starting...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Down as Market Braces For 50bps Fed Rate Hike
29.4.2022
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 29, 2022
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Rebounds, Moves Away From 1-Month Low
28.4.2022
Market uncertainty in crypto was once again higher on Thursday, as traders continue to anticipate next week’s Fed decision. Following a drop to a one-month low during Wednesday’s session, BTC rebounded, with prices now hovering below $40,000. ETH also rallied, attempting to break...
Fed Tightening ‘More of an Opportunity Than a Threat’ – Grayscale CEO
28.4.2022
Monetary tightening and potentially aggressive interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) do not threaten crypto as an asset class, and could instead serve as “a shining advertisement” and “an opportunity,” according to Michael Sonnenshein, the CEO of major crypto investment manager...
Here's why Bitcoin bears aim to pin BTC under $39K ahead of Friday's $1.9B options expiry
27.4.2022
Holding BTC price below $39,000 will give bears a $350 million profit in this week’s $1.9 billion options expiry
US Senate confirms Lael Brainard as Fed vice chair
26.4.2022
In a 52-43 vote on the Senate floor on Tuesday, U.S. lawmakers confirmed Lael Brainard to be vice chair of the Federal Reserve System for four years
While Global Markets Get Spooked by Covid and a Hawkish Fed, Stocks and Crypto Rebound After Musk Buys Twitter
25.4.2022
Wall Street suffered Monday morning as the major U.S. stock indexes dropped further, building on losses gathered last week. Reports indicate that investors are concerned about the upcoming Federal Reserve rate hikes and China’s recent Covid-19 outbreak. As equities floundered on Monday,...
Bitcoin retests $40K after stocks sell-off meets Fed balance sheet bust
22.4.2022
Macro-induced mayhem costs Bitcoin bulls dearly as Ethereum also loses key $3,000 support
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rise Loses Steam After Fed Comments
21.4.2022
Bitcoin (BTC) pulled back midway through the New York trading day after the Fed signaled higher rates. Price indicators, however, are positive over the short-term as altcoins take the lead
Fed's Powell Says 50 Basis Point Hike ‘On The Table’
21.4.2022
The Federal Reserve chair spoke on a panel about the global economy presented by the International Monetary Fund
Fed’s Bostic Cautious About Rate Hikes as President Biden Blames Higher Prices on Covid-19 and Putin
20.4.2022
As inflation continues to wreak havoc on the lives of ordinary American citizens, all eyes are focused on the U.S. Federal Reserve’s plans to fix the situation. Meanwhile, as the St. Louis Fed president James Bullard wants to aggressively hike the benchmark bank interest rate, Atlanta...
Fed’s Bullard Wants to Raise Bank Rate to 3.5% by Year’s End, Hints at 75 Basis Point Rate Hike
19.4.2022
The 12th president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, James Bullard, thinks the U.S. central bank can increase the benchmark bank interest rate by 75 basis points this year. Bullard believes the Fed could raise rates to 3.5% by the fourth quarter of 2022 to combat the red hot inflation...
Economist Predicts the Fed’s Response to Inflation Will Push Crypto Higher
19.4.2022
Allianz Chief Economic Advisor Mohamed El-Erian says that the Federal Reserve’s response to inflation will cause the prices of cryptocurrencies, like bitcoin, to “go higher.” He noted: “That’s what you get when you’ve waited too long to recognize what...
Goldman Predicts US Recession Odds at 35% in 2 Years, John Mauldin Wouldn’t Be Surprised if Stocks Fell 40%
18.4.2022
The American economy continues to look gloomy and signals pointing toward a looming recession continue to appear. In a note sent to clients this week, Goldman Sachs’ chief economist said the bank envisions the “odds of a recession as roughly 15% in the next 12 months and 35% within...
President Biden announces former Ripple adviser as pick for Fed vice chair for supervision
15.4.2022
The vice chair for supervision seat at the Federal Reserve has been vacant since governor Randal Quarles’ term ended in October 2021
Biden Nominates Former Ripple Adviser Barr as Top US Fed Regulator
15.4.2022
President Joe Biden named former crypto industry adviser Michael Barr as his latest pick for a Federal Reserve post that's arguably the most powerful financial regulator job in the U.S
‘Big Short’ Investor Michael Burry Says ‘the Fed Has No Intention of Fighting Inflation’
15.4.2022
Hedge fund manager Michael Burry, famed for forecasting the 2008 financial crisis, says that the Federal Reserve “has no intention of fighting inflation.” He added that the Fed’s “Serial half-point hikes are for getting elevation before stocks and the consumer...