Investors are ramping up their bets on a decrease in the U.S. Federal Reserve's benchmark interest rates in December, according to the CME FedWatch tool. The probability of a 25 basis point reduction has surged to 74.5%, compared to 66% last week.
MicroStrategy, the business intelligence firm led by Michael Saylor, continues to bolster its position in bitcoins despite market fluctuations. According to new research published by capital advisor Jeff Walton, MicroStrategy could survive a drop in the price of BTC to as low as $20,000 without incurring significant losses. How?
As the war in Ukraine drags on, the economic consequences for Russia are beginning to be felt more acutely. Initially noted for its resilience against one of the most severe sanction regimes in modern history, the Russian economy today shows clear signs of fatigue. Inflation is accompanied by soaring interest rates. At the same time, the fragility of the ruble, which is in constant decline against the yuan, reflects an increasing dependence on China, Moscow's main trading partner.
Chainlink (LINK) soars to $25.32 and crypto oracles celebrate: the "bank coin" is here, XRP has become just a banking joke.
Is Donald Trump's blackmail toward the dollar a bad omen regarding his promise to create a strategic reserve of bitcoins?
After the historic approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, the crypto market may soon welcome a new major investment product. WisdomTree, Bitwise, and Canary Capital have filed applications to launch a spot XRP ETF, as Ripple's native token has seen a spectacular rise of over 400% in the past month.
For several months now, American investors have been focused on ETH ETFs, those famous exchange-traded funds that provide simplified exposure to the world's second-largest cryptocurrency. But what explains this sudden enthusiasm? The answer lies in an explosive mix of innovations, promises of returns, and a rapidly changing regulation.
XRP recorded a spectacular increase of over 286% in November. Let's take a look at the upcoming prospects for its price.
Grayscale, one of the giants in cryptocurrency investment, has recently shaken the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by filing a proposal to create a spot Solana ETF. This bold move could signify a turning point in the approval of spot ETFs for cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin and Ether. The Grayscale Solana Trust, currently the largest pool of investments in Solana, may soon be converted into an exchange-traded fund, under the symbol GSOL. If validated, this development could redefine how institutional investors access Solana and shine a welcome spotlight on this blockchain.
The crypto market has witnessed a remarkable event recently, as TRON (TRX) reached a new all-time high, doubling its price within a few hours. This spectacular rise propelled TRX to a record price of $0.44, marking an 85% increase in a single day.