Dollar
Bitcoin Slips Below Key Support as Dollar Strengthens Ahead of Powell Speech
The crypto market retreats after a week of strong ETF inflows, with traders eyeing Powell’s remarks for clues on Fed policy amid data gaps from the government shutdown.

U.S. Dollar's Recent Recovery May Have Legs, but Don't Bet on Comeback, Analysts Warn
All things being equal, a stronger U.S. dollar tends to work against higher bitcoin prices.

U.S. Dollar to Slide Further This Summer, Bank of America Warns
Weakness in the U.S. dollar is widely seen as positive for dollar-denominated assets, such as bitcoin and gold.

Can Bitcoin Benefit From Trump Firing Powell? Turkey's Lira Crisis May Provide Clues
Turkey's President Erdogan's experience with central bank interference serves as a warning, as it led to a currency collapse and increased investment in bitcoin and stablecoins.

Bitcoin Nears $80K but 'Turning Point' in Sight, Suggests Analyst
Gold continued to notably outperform so-called "digital gold."

With U.S. Financial Conditions the Loosest in Years, Bitcoin Can Continue to Thrive: Van Straten
Financial conditions in the U.S. are the loosest since August 2021, providing further tailwinds for crypto.

Trump's New Administration Would Support Strong Dollar, Economic Advisor Says
A potential Trump presidency could bode well for one of BTC's top nemesis, the U.S. dollar.

Canada Moves Away From Retail CBDC, Shifts Focus to Broader Payments
Canada's central bank has said it is shifting its focus to broader payments system research and policy development.

Bitcoin's Price Recovery Faces Nonfarm Payrolls Test
Bitcoin held steady as the dollar index nursed losses ahead of a U.S. jobs report that is expected to show the unemployment rate remained below 4% for the 27th straight month.

U.S. Federal Reserve Gov. Waller Says DeFi Could Boost Dollar's Global Strength
Despite some fears in government circles that crypto could undermine the dollar, the Fed governor said that the use of dollar-dependent stablecoins can boost the dollar's reach.
