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Bitcoin Left Out as Stocks, Bonds and Gold Party on Global Monetary Easing
The crypto might need more than some modest rate cuts to embark on a new bull run.
Odds of 50 Basis Point Fed Rate Cut Next Week Jump to 45%
A decent jobs report last week and speedier than expected inflation data this week had most assuming the U.S central bank would initially proceed cautiously as it begins a monetary easing cycle.
U.S. Core Inflation Rose 0.3% in August, Faster Than Anticipated
The price of bitcoin initially slipped following Wednesday morning's report.
Why a 0.50% Fed Rate Cut Could Be Bad for Bitcoin
The U.S. jobs report from last Friday seems to have set the stage for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates but 10x Research warns that the supposedly bullish liquidity easing cycle may not be great for crypto if the Fed cuts rates by 50 basis points. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the "Chart of the Day."
A 0.50% Fed Rate Cut Could Raise Alarm for Bitcoin, 10X Research Warns
The Fed is expected to begin its much-anticipating rate-cutting cycle from next week.
Bitcoin Flounders Ahead of Friday Jobs Report That Might Push Fed to Slash Rates by 50 Basis Points
The U.S. central bank has indicated it will begin cutting the fed funds rate at its mid-September meeting, but the size and speed of the easing cycle is up for debate.
Bitcoin Could Drop 20% After Fed Rate Cuts in Bearish Case, but Weak September Presents Buying Opportunity: Analysts
Bitfinex suggested bitcoin could fall to as low as $40,000 in a bearish scenario.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell: Time Has Come for Policy to Adjust
Bitcoin rose in the immediate aftermath of his remarks at the Fed's Jackson Hole conference.
Why Real Fed Funds Rate Increased in 2024
The narrative that calls for a more aggressive interest rate cut has gained speed since the major crypto sell-off on Aug. 5th. According to data analytics firm Kaiko, the real Fed funds rate, which is adjusted for the Producer Price Index, has moderately increased over the past year despite the Federal Reserve’s decisions to keep the nominal rates steady. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the "Chart of the Day."
Crypto-Friendly Bank Ordered by Fed to Limit Risks From Digital Asset Clients
Customers Bank has agreed to tackle the regulator's concerns that it's strayed from proper compliance with its digital assets clients.
