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In brief Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged the Fed to consider a 50bps cut in September after weak job revisions and soft inflation data. July inflation came in at 2.7% year-over-year, slightly above expectations but reinforcing hopes for looser policy. Crypto markets rallied, with Ethereum hitting multi-year highs as traders priced in deeper rate cuts.…
In brief The Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% in the 12 months through July. Tuesday’s inflation reading was cooler-than-expected. September rate cut odds slightly fell after the release. The price of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies rose Tuesday after a widely watched inflation gauge showed that U.S. consumer prices rose less than expected in July.The Consumer Price…
In brief Bitcoin’s weekend rally stalled Monday as traders booked profits. Experts suggest a potential drawdown if Tuesday’s U.S. CPI print comes in hotter than expected. Bitcoin options data shows traders are hedging for downside risk with puts. Bitcoin’s surprise weekend rally hit a wall Monday with a move that undid more than half of…
In brief Strategy—formerly MicroStrategy—first bought Bitcoin five years ago today. The company now holds 628,946 BTC worth over $75.5 billion. Strategy’s latest buy was relatively small: Last week it only spent $18 million on Bitcoin. Bitcoin treasury company Strategy announced another crypto buy on Monday, bringing the behemoth’s total holdings to 628,946 BTC—or over $75.5…
In brief BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has moved $8.4 million in ETH and other tokens over the past 24 hours Institutional wallets linked to a “mysterious” buyer and SharpLink Gaming accumulated over $1.1 billion in ETH in two weeks. Analysts cite ETF flows, macro catalysts, and fresh regulatory clarity as reasons for ETH’s surge, but…
In brief Bitcoin has rebounded 4.5% since Saturday, nearing its mid-July record of $122,838. Derivatives data shows a jump in open interest, pointing to a surge in leveraged long bets. Traders are watching Tuesday’s CPI release for clues on potential Fed rate cuts. Bitcoin is expected to break its all-time high this month as a…
In brief Trump has tapped Bitcoin-friendly economist Stephen Miran for a seat on the Federal Reserve Board. Bitcoin jumped 2%, topping $117,500 as traders expect looser Fed policy under Miran. Still, one analyst warns the Fed’s credibility could erode, echoing 1970s inflation risks. Bitcoin has shaken off the prior week’s market jitters to regain a…
In brief Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw inflows of $91.6 million on Wednesday. Analysts suggested that expectations of a rate cut are the main driver of recent ETF inflows. The short-term outlook remains steady, but experts exercise caution. Bitcoin ETFs ended a four-day streak of outflows Wednesday, pulling in $91.6 million according to data from Farside…
In brief A four-year high in CTA exposure signals a potential market deleveraging event that could put pressure on Bitcoin. Downward revisions in jobs data are fueling speculation of a more aggressive Fed rate-cutting schedule. After a recent sell-off, Bitcoin is expected to enter a period of “chopsolidation” rather than a major collapse. Bitcoin’s slow…
In brief Academic research points to a number of factors influencing Bitcoin’s value. They encompass programmed scarcity, network effects, and cost of production. Studies have also found that sentiment and belief play an outsized role in determining the value of Bitcoin. Professor Andrew Urquhart is Professor of Finance and Financial Technology and Head of the…
