In a recent report by Capriole Investments’ Charles Edwards explored the Federal Reserve’s ever-expanding war chest and its potential implications for the Bitcoin and crypto market. As Bitcoin gears up for its halving in April 2024, a pivotal event that will make it scarcer than gold, understanding the macroeconomic environment becomes crucial. Why Macro Matters…
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In the intricate dance of global finance, traditional economic indicators and the burgeoning Bitcoin and crypto market are becoming increasingly intertwined. Recent macroeconomic data from the US suggests a cooling economy, and this could have profound implications for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Macro Data Snapshot: A Cooling US Economy Yesterday’s data release paint a clear…
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Speaking at an annual conference of central bankers at Jackson Hole, the Chairman of the US Federal Reserve Jerome Powell left the door open to the possibility of further interest rate hikes in the US, triggering some short-lived sell pressure in the crypto market. Bitcoin (BTC) fell to new daily lows in the $25,800s from…
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The intricate dance between Bitcoin, crypto and real yields is becoming increasingly pronounced. As the world of traditional finance grapples with the implications of shifting real yields, the BTC and crypto market is not immune to these fluctuations. For the uninitiated, the ‘real yield’ refers to the yield on US treasuries, adjusted for inflation. This…
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In a recent note that has caught the attention of both traditional financial markets and the Bitcoin community, Goldman Sachs economists, including the renowned Jan Hatzius and David Mericle, have made a significant prediction regarding the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy. The note suggests that the Federal Reserve may commence a series of interest rate cuts…
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Bitcoin stays frustratingly quiet after the weekly close, but BTC price forecasts are giving ever-shorter breakout deadlines. Bitcoin (BTC) is painting a classic August picture as it starts the new week — volatility is nowhere to be seen. In a continuation of some of the quietest BTC price action ever seen, the largest cryptocurrency remains…
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The Federal Reserve has established a new supervisory program to increase oversight of crypto activities by the banks it regulates. The U.S. central bank also released additional guidelines for banks to follow before engaging in the issuance, possession, or transactions involving U.S. dollar stablecoins. Fed Steps up Crypto Oversight The Federal Reserve announced the establishment…
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The Bitcoin (BTC) price is holding within recent ranges to the north of the $29,000 level in the wake of the latest mixed US jobs report for July. The report revealed that the US economy added 187,000 jobs in July, below the expected gain of 200,000. Moreover, June’s job gain of 209,000 was revised lower…
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What does this mean for Bitcoin and the broader crypto market? In a surprising move that has sent ripples through the financial world, billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman recently announced that he is shorting 30-year Treasury bills. Ackman predicts that yields could soon skyrocket to 5.5%, a move he is positioning as a hedge…
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Danielle DiMartino Booth, holding the dual roles of CEO and chief strategist at QI Research, foresees that the 22-year peak in interest rates set by the Fed is merely a precursor to what’s to come. She anticipates further upheaval within the banking industry. The strategist articulated her belief that we have not yet witnessed the…
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