Bitcoin under pressure: the Fed lowers rates and the crypto market could emerge either shaken or pleased!
The week looks set to be eventful for the crypto market, with three major elements to watch: U.S. inflation data, Federal Reserve decisions, and the evolution of investor sentiment. These factors could significantly influence the prices of Bitcoin and other digital assets in the coming days.
As the American Federal Reserve prepares to lower its rates, Bitcoin is struggling to take advantage of it. Arthur Hayes, former CEO of BitMEX, provides an insightful analysis of this apparent paradox that intrigues investors.
The upward revision of the US GDP in the second quarter of 2024 surprises analysts and strengthens the economy's position against recession fears. This unexpected performance raises questions about the future monetary policy of the Federal Reserve and its implications for financial markets.
Financial markets hold their breath when Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve of the United States, speaks. At the recent Jackson Hole conference, Powell surprised investors with unexpected comments. He suggested a possible reduction in interest rates, as well as a shift towards a more lenient monetary policy. In a global economic context where every word from the Fed Chairman can trigger a cascade of reactions in the markets, these announcements hold crucial importance for crypto investors.
Bitcoin rises 543 million $ after comments from Jerome Powell, the chairman of the FED, on the possible rate cut in September.
The Bitcoin market is buzzing ahead of a crucial decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Open interest in the leading cryptocurrency has surged by a spectacular $2 billion, reflecting investor anticipation of a likely interest rate cut in September.
The Federal Reserve (Fed) has decided to keep its key rates at a high level, marking a significant step in its current monetary policy. This decision immediately influenced the crypto market, with a noticeable drop in the price of certain assets.
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The decision of the Federal Reserve regarding the interest rate cut was particularly anticipated. The Fed defies the predictions of some analysts by keeping them at their current level. A prudent choice that could change as the inflation of the US economy slows to 2%.
The Wall Street icon, Howard Lutnik, defends Tether against skeptics, stating that they own the announced 95 billion dollars.
Iran has recently called on the BRICS to establish a common currency to replace the dollar. This challenge to the dollar by Iran, but also increasingly by Saudi Arabia, explains why the Americans want to put an end to the Iranian regime. The end of the petrodollar would no longer allow the United States to finance its monstrous deficits through other countries.
In the face of a diverging path of U.S. dollar inflation from its usual trajectory, the United States Federal Reserve (FED) finds itself in a delicate situation. While the digital dollar project seemed to be the first line of defense, the FED now appears to be turning to a 'Plan B': the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA). Why such a pivot, and what can be expected from it?
The Fed has maintained its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 5.50% after eleven increases since March 2022.
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Unlike other cryptos, stablecoins inspire relatively more confidence among users. This is due to the stability of their value, which correlates with that of a fiat currency. However, their monetary status had never been officially recognized. At least, until Jerome Powell, Chairman of the US Federal Reserve (Fed), did so. Is this a turning point?
The United States government is struggling to find a solution to the debt ceiling. As a result, the markets are holding their breath and fearing default. In our previous article, we discussed the role of long cycles in monetary policy. In this context, French debt is also a cause for concern. The presented stability plan already appears optimistic. It is evident that difficulties in managing public debts would have dramatic consequences for the markets and the global economy. Let's take a closer look.
Banks are falling like flies as the Fed finishes raising rates. Hard to imagine a more favorable situation for Bitcoin.
The theory of the end of the US dollar has been spreading like wildfire in recent weeks. While some contest the idea of the dollar's demise, others believe it to be the end of an economic hegemony that has been long-standing. For some, it's a plot organized by enemies of western civilization.
Five months ago, Bitcoin was trading below $16,000. Enthusiasts were feeling down at that time, but they were not giving up. Now they're seeing their bravery pay off: the cryptocurrency is selling for over $28,000 a coin. That's enough to make the people who have been waiting for the bull run cheer for a long time. But not for Nicholas Merten, a notorious analyst in the cryptosphere.