Crypto trading firm QCP Capital says the “shallow sell-off” in crypto markets following Iran’s recent attack on Israel indicates healthy market demand for risk-on assets. Crypto Market Remains Well Bid For Risk Assets Despite Iran launching over 180 missiles toward Israel yesterday, the sell-off in traditional financial (TradFi) assets was relatively muted. The S&P 500…
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In a report by Glassnode and researchers Cryptovizart and Ukuria OC, bitcoin has reclaimed a key short-term cost basis after the Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate cut. This recovery signals the potential for further price momentum, although broader market conditions remain cautious. Bitcoin Reclaims Short-Term Cost Basis According to Glassnode, bitcoin’s price has risen above…
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Zach Bradford, CEO of Bitcoin (BTC) mining firm CleanSpark, has predicted that the premier cryptocurrency may peak close to $200,000 this cycle. Bradford’s Bullish Take On BTC Price In an interview with research and brokerage firm Bernstein, CleanSpark’s CEO noted that historically, post-halving periods have led to several positive adjustments for BTC’s price. It should…
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In just 40 days, the U.S. Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will gather to decide whether the central bank will lower the benchmark interest rate. This pivotal moment occurs two days after the 2024 U.S. Election Day. As it stands, CME futures data suggests that a half-point reduction is currently viewed as more probable than…
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Bitcoin (BTC) looks poised to record its best September in a decade, surging past $65,000. This uncharacteristic price appreciation could be attributed to several key factors. Reasons Behind Bitcoin’s Impressive September Gains Historically, September has consistently been the worst month for BTC in terms of price performance. However, the apex cryptocurrency is now on track…
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Bitcoin prices continued climbing this week, reaching an intraday peak of $66,456 per unit at 10:35 a.m. ET on Friday, marking a 2.4% boost against the U.S. dollar today and a solid 5% gain over the past seven days. Bitcoin Jumps to $66,456 Following U.S. PCE Report On Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, bitcoin crossed the…
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In a recent interview, Mike McGlone, Senior Commodity Strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, emphasized the significant role of hedge funds in gold’s ongoing price surge. McGlone shared his insights on the impact of macroeconomic factors, including China’s economic slowdown and the Federal Reserve’s monetary policies, on the commodities market. Gold Eyes $3,000 Mark Amid Hedge Fund…
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Congressional leaders are pressing regulators over concerns that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s new guidelines on digital asset custody could disrupt financial innovation and regulatory collaboration. Lawmakers question whether the SEC acted prematurely, potentially jeopardizing efforts to safeguard digital assets through coordinated agency work. They demand more transparency on the SEC’s actions and…
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Jim Rickards, a renowned economist and author of several best-selling books, has explained that the recent Federal Reserve 0.5% interest rate cut shows that the institution has fallen behind the curve and is “in a little bit” of a panic mode, with a recession coming according to several technical indicators. Jim Rickards Warns About Coming…
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UBS remains optimistic about gold’s potential, despite its current record highs. The Swiss investment bank highlights key factors, including the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts and global geopolitical tensions that are boosting demand for gold as a safe-haven asset. UBS also notes that central bank purchases and investor inflows into gold ETFs are sustaining the metal’s…
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