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Bitcoin Could Drop 20% After Fed Rate Cuts in Bearish Case, but Weak September Presents Buying Opportunity: Analysts
3.9.2024
Bitcoin could fall to as low as somewhere in the $40,000-$50,000 range following a September Fed rate cut in a bearish scenario, Bitfinex said in a report
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Gain Checked by Hints of Further BOJ Rate Rises
3.9.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 3, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Bank of Japan Governor Hints at More Rate Hikes; BTC Drops 0.4%
3.9.2024
The divergent monetary policy paths of the BOJ and the Fed mean potential for yen strength and pain for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies
Arthur Hayes explains why Fed rate cuts aren't helping Bitcoin
3.9.2024
The flow of money has gone from treasury bills into higher-yielding reverse repos, according to the former BitMEX boss.
Markets Bet Big on a 25bps Fed Rate Cut—Low Odds for a Bigger Reduction
2.9.2024
On Sept. 2, 2024, or roughly 16 days before the next Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, an overwhelming majority of the market seems to be predicting the U.S. Federal Reserve to cut the federal funds rate by 25 basis points (bps) on Sept. 18. The U.S. federal funds rate is currently...
Crypto products hit with $305M outflow amid strong US economic data
2.9.2024
CoinShares expects that crypto investment products will become “increasingly sensitive” to interest rate expectations in September
Russian Economy Sees Growth Despite Western Sanctions and Declining Imports
2.9.2024
The Russian economy has experienced substantial growth across various sectors, with unemployment rates remaining historically low, despite ongoing Western sanctions related to the Ukraine conflict. Industrial production, driven by military manufacturing, saw a 3.3% increase in July, and the...
Indonesia and South Korea Sign New Local Currency Agreement to Boost Trade
1.9.2024
Bank Indonesia, the Bank of Korea, and South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance have introduced a local currency transaction framework to boost bilateral trade using the rupiah and won. This initiative aims to reduce exchange rate risk and improve transaction efficiency by facilitating...
Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin Boom as Central Banks Cut Interest Rates
1.9.2024
Bitmex co-founder Arthur Hayes is optimistic about bitcoin’s future, citing recent interest rate cuts by central banks. He believes further rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve, Bank of England, and European Central Bank could expand the money supply and drive inflation. Hayes argues that...
UBS Predicts Further Weakening of US Dollar
31.8.2024
UBS predicts further depreciation of the U.S. dollar due to narrowing interest rate differentials, ongoing U.S. fiscal deficit concerns, and a shift in global central bank strategies. Despite a brief rally, UBS has downgraded the U.S. dollar to its Least Preferred status, while upgrading the euro...
XRP and This ETH Token Witness Inflows Ahead of Potential Rate Cut
31.8.2024
Institutional investors are making their moves ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s potential rate cut in September, as…
PCE Report Triggers Gold Slide, Analyst Warns Fed Rate Cut Could Deepen Losses
30.8.2024
On Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, gold experienced a decline in value, coinciding with the U.S. Commerce Department’s release of the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index data. The PCE climbed by 2% in July, aligning perfectly with market expectations. During the day, gold hit a low...
The Fed Under Fire: Elizabeth Warren Pushes for Unprecedented Rate Cut
27.8.2024
As the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) gears up for its meeting on Sept. 18, anticipation is building for a rate cut. Market participants are placing their bets, with expectations leaning toward either a 25 basis points (bps) reduction or a 50bps cut. However...
Ethereum's 40-month slump vs. Bitcoin won't end in a dollar 'freefall' scenario
26.8.2024
The positive correlation between the ETH/BTC pair and the US Dollar Index has strengthened ahead of the Federal Reserve’s September rate decision
Ethereum's 40-month slump vs. Bitcoin won't end in a dollar 'freefall' scenario
26.8.2024
The positive correlation between the ETH/BTC pair and the US Dollar Index has strengthened ahead of the Federal Reserve’s September rate decision
Bitcoin Inflows Reach $543 Million as Powell Suggests Rate Cuts, Coinshares Reports
26.8.2024
Coinshares, led by researcher James Butterfill, reports a significant uptick in bitcoin inflows following recent comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The investment surge reflects the market’s response to potential interest rate cuts hinted at during the Jackson Hole Symposium....
The Fed’s Rate Cut Cushion Is Good News for Crypto
26.8.2024
A key metric by which officials set rates shows the potential to cut rates by 175 basis points over the next nine months. If so, that’s likely to drive the prices of bitcoin and ethereum higher, says Scott Garliss
Bitcoin ETFs Log $250M Net Inflows, Highest Since July, After Rate Cut Signal at Jackson Hole
26.8.2024
Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell confirmed signs that the public agency is set to loosen monetary policy at the Jackson Hole symposium on Friday
Polymarket Bets 10% on 2024 US Recession, Analyst Skeptical of Rate Cut’s Impact
25.8.2024
The prediction market Polymarket and CME’s Fedwatch tool suggest that a rate cut during the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in September is highly likely. However, BCA Research’s chief asset allocation strategist, Garry Evans, argues that even if rates are lowered, it won’t stop...
Peter Schiff Warns of Looming US Dollar Crisis and Economic Collapse
25.8.2024
Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has cautioned about the U.S. dollar index falling substantially, “triggering a U.S. dollar crisis, crashing the economy, and sending consumer prices and long-term interest rates soaring.” Schiff further warned of higher inflation and stagflation...