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Bitcoin Moves Sideways at $27.5K as Investors Await CPI Inflation Reading
Equities slid. Investors will be watching Wednesday's release of the April Consumer Price Index for clues about the Federal Reserve's next monetary policy decision.
Bitcoin Remains in Tight Range Ahead of April Jobs Report
Bitcoin (BTC) remains in a tight range on Thursday amid low trading volume and undisturbed by the Fed’s widely expected 25 basis point interest rate hike the previous day and the latest mildly encouraging data that suggests the hot jobs market might be weakening. Digital asset strategist Joe Orsini weighs in on bitcoin's dominance rate and how the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization is reacting to recent U.S. banking sector jitters.
Bitcoin Holds Above $28K Ahead of Looming Fed Decision
Victoria Bills, Chief Investment Strategist at Banrion Capital Management, joins "First Mover" to discuss the outlook for bitcoin as crypto traders await another key decision on interest rates from the Federal Reserve. Plus, Bills addresses the liquidity concerns plaguing much of the banking sector following the recent collapse of First Republic Bank.
NY Fed Policy Change Could Squash Stablecoin Issuer Circle’s Hope for Fed Access
Funds structured as stablecoin issuer Circle’s BlackRock-managed USDC reserve fund “generally will be deemed ineligible” for the New York Federal Reserve’s reverse repurchase program under the new rules.
Bitcoin Price May Hit $100K by End-2024, Standard Chartered Bank Says
A report from the firm noted that the crypto winter is finally over and bitcoin halving is set to be a positive catalyst for the price.
The World Is 'Advancing' With CBDCs: Former CFTC Chairman Giancarlo
Former CFTC Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo discusses the outlook for CBDCs, explaining why it's "very clear that the world is advancing with central bank digital currencies." Plus, reactions to Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introducing a bill last week aimed at blocking the Fed from creating a consumer-based CBDC, similar to a new state-level measure proposed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Giancarlo is also the co-founder of the Digital Dollar Foundation.
Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $28K, Ether Rises in Post-Rate Hike Rally
Bitcoin jumped above $28,800 earlier Thursday before retreating. Ether rose above $1,850, its highest level since August.
Bitcoin Sinks Below $27K as Federal Reserve, Powell Keep Focus on Inflation
The central bank confirmed most expectations with its decision to raise the interest rate by 25 basis points. Other major cryptos were largely in the red.
Bitcoin Emerges as Safe Haven as Traditional Finance Faces Turmoil
Conflicting data creates the question of how the Fed will react to both rising inflation and failing banks - and whether bitcoin will be a lifeboat.
