"Suspense among traders: American inflation, the new obsession of Wall Street! Europe is calm, but Siemens and Just Eat are having fun."
Bitcoin continues its historic trajectory this week by setting six new consecutive records, driven by an unprecedented wave of purchases. The queen of crypto has surpassed the threshold of $89,000, now exceeding the market capitalization of silver and the GDP of most countries including Spain.
Bitcoin continues its spectacular rise, reaching a new historic peak of $92,559. This impressive performance comes as the leading cryptocurrency is already showing a 117% increase since the beginning of the year.
The world of crypto, this inconsistent and often unpredictable landscape, has a new champion that draws all eyes: Peanut the Squirrel ($PNUT). This Solana-based crypto recently surpassed the symbolic milestone of 1 billion dollars in market capitalization, propelled by a buzz reminiscent of the biggest market frenzies. But the question…
The Bank of France, like a warrior of old, demands order over the chaos of cryptocurrencies, calling for Esma for support.
U.S. inflation, which had shown signs of easing in recent months, is on the rise again, bringing the issue of the cost of living back to the forefront of national concerns. In October, the inflation rate reached 2.6%, up from 2.4% in September, marking a turnaround in the relentless fight to stabilize prices. This resurgence of inflation comes against a backdrop of fragile economic conditions, where every change in price indices is scrutinized for its potential impact on purchasing power, monetary policy, and the political landscape.
The historic surge of Bitcoin after the American elections generated colossal gains for Wall Street, with profits estimated at 1.4 billion dollars solely from futures contracts, according to the latest data from Forbes.
Bitcoin: magic potion or snake oil for the US economy? Trump could have a lot at stake here.
As the end of the year approaches, a major event could transform the Bitcoin ecosystem and intensify the debates surrounding its future: the imminent expiration of nearly $11.8 billion in Bitcoin options. Scheduled for December 27, this deadline could trigger spectacular movements in the markets, with the stated goal of pushing Bitcoin past the symbolic threshold of $100,000. However, while call options, which are predominantly favored, signal marked optimism, the tension remains palpable between bullish and bearish investors, each keen to position their influence ahead of this critical deadline.
The raid conducted by the FBI at the home of Shayne Coplan, CEO of Polymarket, marks a new stage in the complex relationship between American regulation and the world of decentralized markets. Occurring in a tense political context, this operation has sparked numerous reactions regarding the intentions of the U.S. government, particularly after the recent presidential election in which Polymarket played a controversial role with massive bets on the outcomes. This intervention goes beyond the investigation into Coplan and also points to broader issues surrounding the regulation of decentralized prediction platforms.