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Financial Crisis Still Won't Validate Bitcoin as a Currency

Why a Global Financial Crisis Still Won't Validate Bitcoin as a Currency

In this article, we will discuss how the crypto decorrelation is giving DeFi advocates a new soapbox to shout from, but also why that optimism might be naïve and probably premature. Traders are reminded that regardless of your stance on crypto, trading is a high-risk activity and should not be conducted without extensive due diligence.

China stimulus

Stocks firmer but choppy

Stocks firmer, investors hope for China stimulus
Bitcoin ETF approved by SEC – what next or the sector?

Bitcoin spot ETF at last

Finally – the SEC approved a Bitcoin spot ETF. Amid all the false starts and fake tweets the actual announcement was greeted with due sangfroid – prices are still hovering around $46k, below the $48k highs we saw earlier this week amid the rumour mangle.

European stocks struggle for traction with US shut for MLK Day holiday

Equities struggle for traction in Europe with Wall St closed today

Risk off tone to start the week: European stock markets were softer in early trade on Monday as the week got off to a relatively quiet, risk-averse start, with US markets set to stay shut for a holiday.

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New spot bitcoin ETFs draw $2bn in first 3 days of trading

A fresh set of U.S. bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has attracted significant investor attention over the past few days — although the sustainability of their inflows in the coming weeks remains uncertain.

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Is there a correlation between bitcoin and the financial markets?

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Waiting for the Fed

Super Tuesday turns into Wonky Wednesday

Flat start seen in Europe ahead of Fed chair Jay Powell’s testimony in Congress and the Budget statement in London.
European indices trim gains ahead of NFP

European indices trim gains ahead of NFP

Equity markets in Europe eased back early Friday after hitting fresh all-time highs during the previous day’s session as heads of both the European Central Bank and Federal Reserve indicated a firm belief that rate cuts are imminent.
Debt Debasement Trades Deliver

Debt Debasement Trades Deliver

Gold and Bitcoin are making fresh record highs as the US dollar moves lower along with Treasury yields; moves accentuated by Friday’s payrolls data; whilst traders look ahead to tomorrow’s big inflation report from the US for the next bit of direction.
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Crypto plays a big role in the election year

Cryptocurrency has firmly established itself in America's financial landscape and has become a notable topic in the context of the 2024 presidential election.
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Bitcoin performance in 2024 and price prediction in 2025

As the second quarter began, Bitcoin traded close to $71,000, but as of now (approximately 60 hours before the quarter's end), it has fallen to $60,800, marking a decline of over 14%.
Global shares dip as markets mull Trump 2.0

European shares dip as markets mull RNC, Trump 2.0

European shares were in the red on Tuesday after Donald Trump kicked off the RNC by nominating JD Vance as his running mate.
US stock indices close higher on Monday after Biden backs out of presidential race

US indices close higher after Biden’s exit from 2024 race

U.S. stock indices closed higher on Monday as Wall Street processed incumbent President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race.

Bitcoin pushes new all-time high

in this article, we give an update about bitcoin prices and the reason behind its rising

Crypto ETFs Record Nearly $6 Billion in Trading Volume

in this article, we talk about the development of Crypto ETFs.

Cryptocurrency prices plunge as investors sell off risky assets

in this article, we talk about SoundHound AI’s Q2 results and its impact on the stock market

Analysts remain bullish on crypto for 2024

Despite the indecision in crypto, some analysts and investment trading desks remain optimistic for the remainder of the year.

Cryptocurrencies plunged sharply, with Bitcoin briefly approaching the $58,000 mark!

On Wednesday morning, cryptocurrencies broadly declined, with the largest digital currency, Bitcoin, falling over 5% to drop below the $60,000 mark, briefly nearing $58,000. Ethereum also saw a sharp drop, falling as much as 10% during the day.

Summary of digital currency developments

According to Bitcoin.com analysis, looking at Bitcoin's price history after the 2016 and 2020 U.S. elections, BTC peaked in December 2017 following the 2016 election, and in November 2021 after the 2020 election. For instance, during the U.S. election on November 5, 2016

The historical average increase of Bitcoin in October is 22%

Crypto analyst Rekt Capital points out that Bitcoin (BTC) historically performs strongly in October

Bitcoin's price has fallen by 10%

Since the last halving event, Bitcoin's price has fallen by 10%, failing to reach the anticipated all-time high. This shortfall has sparked a range of reactions from investors and analysts.

Bitcoin price struggles below $58k

Bitcoin (BTC) struggled to find momentum below $58,000 overnight as the top crypto slid back below $57,000 amid a spike in put options that suggests traders see more downside in the near term.

Bitcoin could soon hit six figures, investors say

Despite the increasingly partisan sentiment in the cryptocurrency industry, bitcoin will thrive over the long term regardless of who wins the U.S. presidential election in November.

A Donald Trump victory could ignite this Bitcoin ETF

While the upcoming U.S. Presidential election will likely be a catalyst for a variety of stocks and sectors, perhaps no ETF has more to gain from a potential Trump victory than the Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF WGMI.

Bitcoin jumps close to $61,000, then pulls back after Fed's rate cut

Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a sudden increase, approaching $61,000 shortly after the Federal Reserve (Fed) lowered US interest rates by 0.5%, its first cut in over 4 years. However, it quickly pared its gains amid volatile trading.

Bitcoin bulls push toward $64k follows Fed rate cut

Cryptocurrency traders have taken the Fed’s 50 bps rate cut as a signal to go risk-on as Bitcoin (BTC) bulls stampeded through the bear resistance lines at $62,000 and $63,000 and are now looking to flip $64,000 back into support.

Bitcoin Jumps While Japan Holiday Dulls Most Currencies

Bitcoin was the notable mover as it reached for one-month highs on Monday, sustaining its rally after the Federal Reserve's super-sized rate cut last week, while the yen and most other major currencies stagnated with Japanese markets on holiday.

Bitcoin hits one-month high as markets digest Fed’s interest rate cut

Markets recorded slight gains to start the work week as traders continued to digest last week’s 50 basis point interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve, which surprised many and led to a spike in asset prices from stocks to cryptos and precious metals.

Bitcoin soars to a one-month high amid central banks' easing policies

Bitcoin prices have surged to their highest level since 26 August, propelled by an acceleration in the global central banks' easing cycle. The largest cryptocurrency has soared 21% since the second week of September, with its price climbing from above $53,000 (€47,400) to more than $64,000 (€57,200) on Wednesday.

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