Bitcoin (BTC) is currently under pressure from macro risks and any retracement below $90,000 presents a “medium-term” buying opportunity, according to Standard Chartered head of digital assets research Geoffrey Kendrick. In a Jan. 14 research note, Kendrick emphasized the value of strategic accumulation despite ongoing market turbulence. He added that the price falling below key […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) briefly lost the $90,000 level to hit $88,900 on Jan. 13 after falling nearly 7% amid the macroeconomic uncertainty gripping the markets, according to Bitfinex’s latest Alpha report. The report noted that the price drop coincides with a reversal in market sentiment. Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced net outflows on 7 of the […]
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The Governor of the Czech National Bank (ČNB), Aleš Michl, said the central bank is considering allocating Bitcoin (BTC) to diversify its reserves during a Jan. 6 interview with CNN Prima News. Michl revealed this consideration by the ČNB while discussing the importance of diversifying the bank’s holdings among stocks, bonds, gold, and cash deposits. He […]
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BitMEX co-founder and Maelstrom chief investment officer Arthur Hayes predicted that markets would potentially peak by mid-to-late March 2025, driven by an influx of dollar liquidity despite political and policy uncertainties. Hayes pointed to a net injection of $57 billion in liquidity through the first quarter, driven by shifts in Federal Reserve and US Treasury […]
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El Salvador plans to continue and potentially accelerate its purchases of Bitcoin (BTC) despite its recent deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to Stacy Herbert, the director of the country’s Bitcoin Office. Moreover, Herbert confirmed that Bitcoin would remain legal tender alongside the US dollar and that the government would continue adding to its […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) fell to a low of $100,300 following hawkish comments by Fed chair Jerome Powell during the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) Markets retreated lower despite the expected 25 basis point cut in the US interest rate, bringing the rate to the 4.5% to 4.75% range. Bitcoin was trading at $100,740 as of press time, […]
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The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has implemented its Fair Value accounting rule for crypto, effective Dec. 15, 2024. This update aims to address accounting and disclosure practices gaps for cryptocurrencies while enhancing transparency in financial reporting. Under the new rule, companies must measure their crypto holdings at fair value and update these valuations in […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) briefly surpassed the $101,000 threshold after a 3% surge in the hours following November’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers, which came within the 2.7% expectations. The rally has fueled investor confidence, with a 98% probability now assigned to a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve next week, potentially bringing the US […]
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Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has unveiled a groundbreaking proposal to add Bitcoin (BTC) to the city’s financial reserves, citing its potential to protect purchasing power and diversify resources. The motion, which will be discussed by the council on Dec. 11, aims to position the city as a leader in digital asset adoption. The proposal, titled […]
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Japan is advancing a landmark economic stimulus package that includes a significant overhaul of current taxation rules for crypto, local media reported on Nov. 20. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has pledged bipartisan cooperation to pass sweeping reforms aimed at easing the financial burden on crypto investors and strengthening the country’s position as a leader in […]
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Data suggests Bitcoin’s all-time high rally to $93,400 is far from over.
Bitcoin’s (BTC) price could surge to $200,000 without the need for a collapse of the US dollar, according to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan. In his latest investor memo, Hougain suggested that Bitcoin’s value rests on two independent forces: its role as a digital store of value and inflationary pressures on fiat currencies. Key forces driving […]
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Bitcoin's price correction is driven by a weakening global economy, conflict in the Middle East, and concerns over an AI bubble.
El Salvador has reportedly suggested using digital assets like Bitcoin for trade with Russia to circumvent the extensive economic sanctions imposed on Moscow. Alexander Ilyukhin, Russia’s first secretary at the Nicaraguan embassy and head of its El Salvador office, revealed this in an interview with Russian state media outlet Izvestia. Bitcoin transactions The proposed use of […]
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Bitcoin’s potential environmental benefits highlight a stark contrast with the traditional financial system’s exploitation of natural resources. Margot Paez, a fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, has examined Bitcoin through the lens of a climate activist, questioning mainstream narratives about its environmental impact. Her research reveals that Bitcoin, often criticized for its energy consumption, may […]
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Former BitMex CEO Arthur Hayes believes the upcoming US Treasury policy actions under Secretary Janet Yellen could significantly influence the liquidity landscape and potentially catalyze rallies for crypto and stocks. Hayes said the market should stop focusing on the Fed’s policy decisions because the Treasury only has three options for its policy action next week […]
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The US Federal Reserve announced on March 20 that it would keep interest rates steady at 5.25% to 5.5% — aligning with market expectations and easing concerns of a more aggressive tightening of monetary policy. Additionally, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) maintained its projection for a rate cut within this year, signaling a cautious […]
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