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Bitcoin Falls Back Below $11K as Markets Doubt Fed's Ability to Boost Inflation

Prevailing doubts over whether the Fed has what it takes to hit its 2% inflation target hit traditional markets and may have contributed to a bitcoin price drop on Thursday.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

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Bakkt Bitcoin Futures Daily Trading Volume Hits Record High

Trading volume in physically delivered bitcoin futures listed on Intercontinental Exchange's Bakkt platform surged to record highs on Tuesday.

Bakkt President Adam White

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All Eyes on Fed Reserve Rate Announcement, as Bitcoin Fights for $11K

With the Fed's decision on rates due later Wednesday, bitcoin traders will be watching the U.S. dollar action.

Bitcoin prices since late Monday (CoinDesk BPI)

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Analyst 'Cautiously Bullish' on Bitcoin but Says Equity Sell-Off Still a Threat

Bitcoin (BTC) has crossed into the bullish territory, but may remain vulnerable to another sell-off in stocks.

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Bitcoin’s Jump to $10.7K Ends 10-Day Sideways Trend

Bitcoin advanced on Monday, ending a 10-day-long price consolidation, as the U.S. dollar weakened against gold and fiat currencies.

Bitcoin prices, Sept. 14, 2020.

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Against the Odds, Some Bitcoin Traders Are Betting on a $36K Price by Year's End

The Deribit exchange has seen a spike in investors buying the $36,000 December call option despite the market placing low odds on a new record high this year.

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Bitcoin Holds Firm Above $10K but Strong Bounce Proves Elusive

Bitcoin is trapped in the narrow range of $10,000 to $10,500, but on-chain metrics hint at a rally revival ahead.

Bitcoin prices since Monday (CoinDesk BPI)

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Ether Traders May Be Hedging Against DeFi Slowdown: Analyst

Some are calling the white-hot Defi space a bubble that is unsustainable.

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First Mover: Bitcoin Acts Like a Tech Stock and Ethereum Classic Traders Shrug Off 51% Attacks

Market onlookers are scrabbling for a new narrative as some argue last week's tech rout might explain bitcoin's latest price drop.

The Nasdaq is the primary venue for U.S.-listed tech stocks (Shutterstock)

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Bitcoin's Correlation With Gold Hits Record High

Bitcoin is now more closely tied to safe haven gold than ever.

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