The S&P 500 dropped to a 110-day low as the market digests what “higher for longer” means for stocks. Will Bitcoin begin to chart its own path? On Sept. 20, the Federal Reserve delivered a message that reverberated through financial markets: interest rates are expected to remain at their highest level in over two decades,…
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Bitcoin trading volumes at a five-year low and the S&P 500 reaching its lowest levels in over three months could spell trouble for BTC bulls. The upcoming $3 billion in Bitcoin (BTC) monthly options expiration on Sept. 29 could prove pivotal for the $26,000 support level. BTC price faces serious headwinds On one side, Bitcoin’s…
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Concerns over the U.S. dollar’s impact on Bitcoin may be overstated by investors, particularly in the longer term. The Dollar Strength Index (DXY) achieved its highest level in nearly 10 months on Sep. 22, indicating growing confidence in the U.S. dollar compared to other fiat currencies like the British pound, euro, Japanese yen, and Swiss…
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The strength in the United States dollar index could keep Bitcoin and select altcoins under pressure in the near term. Bitcoin’s (BTC) weakness on Sep. 24 shows that the bears remain in control. Sellers are trying to pull the price below $26,000 but the bulls are likely to defend the level with vigor. Buyers are…
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Bitcoin’s tight range trading points to a potential range expansion and that could trigger a trending move in LINK, MKR, ARB, and THETA. Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading in a tight range for the past three days even as the S&P 500 fell for the last four days of the week. This is a positive…
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Bitcoin’s 150% gains over the last two years in Argentine pesos is no match for the country’s 300% inflation in the period. Argentina has grappled with hyperinflation for several decades due to failed policies that have led to budget deficits. As time marches on, the likelihood of Argentina — home to 47 million people —…
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The former president of FTX US founded the company in January to serve institutional investors in crypto and traditional derivatives. Architect Financial Technologies, the startup founded by former FTX US president Brett Harrison, will provide derivatives brokerage services following its Architect Financial Derivatives subsidiary receiving approval from the National Futures Association (NFA) to operate as…
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Bitcoin and the major altcoins are down from their weekly highs, but the bulls are trying to form a higher bottom, indicating buying on dips. The Federal Reserve did not hike interest rates in its meeting on Sept. 20 but hinted that rates could remain higher for longer. At the post-meeting press conference, Fed Chair…
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Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are likely to witness a pick up in volatility following the Fed’s rate decision on Sep. 20. Bitcoin’s (BTC) recovery is facing selling above $27,000, indicating near-term nervousness due to the Federal Reserve’s meeting on Sep. 20. However, long-term investors are unfazed and they have continued to accumulate. Glassnode data shows…
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The debt ceiling is unlikely to hold as the government faces increased pressure from interest rate payments, a potential catalyst for Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. The U.S. Federal Reserve made a significant announcement on Sept. 14, revealing accumulated losses of $100 billion in 2023. What’s more, this situation is expected to worsen for the Fed, according…
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