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Bitcoin Posts Biggest Daily Gain in 6 Months
Bitcoin (BTC) posts its biggest daily gain in six months as traditional market investors shrug off U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s pro-liquidity tightening stance. The rapid price movement triggered over $103 million worth of BTC short liquidations on crypto exchanges Thursday due to margin calls, according to CoinGlass data.
Fed’s Waller Sees Another ‘Significant’ Rate Hike This Month; SEC Enforcement Chief: We Can’t Ignore Crypto Law-Breaking
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Friday he expects a big interest rate increase later this month. Gurbir Grewal, director of enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, said his agency can’t look the other way as the crypto industry violates securities laws.
Bitcoin Jumps Most in 6 Months as Investors Anticipate US CPI Report
Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies bounced early Friday as traditional market investors shrugged off U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s pro-liquidity tightening stance. “The Hash” team discusses the macro environment and its impact on crypto.
What’s Driving Bitcoin Below $20K?
Tactive Wealth Advisor Eddy Gifford discusses the potential factors driving bitcoin’s (BTC) price below the critical psychological level of $20,000, particularly concerns around the “very, very hawkish” monetary policy from the U.S. Federal Reserve. Plus, his take on how the upcoming Ethereum Merge might impact the wider crypto markets.
Bitcoin Falls Under $20K Again; NY Fed President Expects Interest Rates to Stay High
Bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) could be in turmoil as Glassnode’s open interest leverage ratio hits record high. Plus, New York Federal Reserve President John Williams expects interest rates to remain high until inflation eases.
Federal Reserve to Launch Real-Time Payments Service FedNow Mid 2023
The U.S. Federal Reserve plans to launch its instant payments platform FedNow between May and July of 2023. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the details.
Valkyrie CEO: Bitcoin 'Pretty Close' to Bottom
Steven McClurg, Valkyrie CIO & co-founder, discusses his outlook for bitcoin (BTC) as the cryptocurrency reacts to U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's hawkish comments from the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium Friday and recovers above $20K. "We're pretty close to the bottom of bitcoin," McClurg said.
Bitcoin Dips Below $20K After Fed Chair Powell's Hawkish Speech
Bitcoin slid below $20,000 Monday as investors continued to digest U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's vow to continue the monetary hawkishness the central bank adopted earlier this year. GSR OTC Trader Luke Farrell discusses what to expect from the Fed in September and the potential impact on the crypto markets. Plus, his take on the upcoming Ethereum merge and institutional activity.
Bitcoin Seeing ‘Reassessment of Optimism’: Trading Expert
GSR OTC Trader Luke Farrell discusses his bitcoin outlook as the cryptocurrency dips below $20,000 and investors digest U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish remarks from the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium.
