Markets

Bitcoin Braces for Fed Balance-Sheet Shift as Liquidity Cycle Turns

In brief The Fed’s end of quantitative tightening places Bitcoin at a critical liquidity juncture. Aside from short-term volatility, the crypto market is unlikely to repeat the post-Fed pivot scenario of 2019 amid higher interest rates and institutional demand, Decrypt was told. A favorable macro and geopolitical outlook could extend the bull run, analysts say.…

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How Solana and XRP Futures Became CME’s Fastest Growing Crypto Products

In brief Solana and XRP futures are CME Group’s fastest growing crypto products. They have benefited from maturing markets, CME’s Giovanni Vicioso said. They allow market participants to pursue popular trading strategies, he added. Bitcoin and Ethereum walked, so Solana and XRP could run, according to Giovanni Vicioso, CME Group’s global head of cryptocurrency products.The…

Coins

Ethereum US Spot Demand Slips Amid Crypto Market Pressure

In brief Key metrics such as ETF flows, Coinbase Premium, and the CME basis signal a decline in U.S. institutional demand for Ethereum. Experts cite a closed Grayscale arbitrage window and a broader macro risk reassessment as primary causes. The long-term outlook remains bullish, contingent on Ethereum’s utility and real-world asset adoption. Demand for Ethereum…

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How Dollar Breakouts Have Nailed Bitcoin Peaks: Is Another Top in the Works?

In brief The U.S. dollar’s recent consolidation and potential breakout could trigger another potential top for Bitcoin. Analysts argue that institutional accumulation has fundamentally changed Bitcoin’s market structure. A 15% to 25% correction in Bitcoin is likely if the dollar index breaks out above 100, according to analysts. A historical pattern linking U.S. dollar breakouts…

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Bitcoin Uptober Cliffhanger: Will BTC Close the Month Green?

In brief Bitcoin trading at $115,542, nearly 1% above the critical $114,200 monthly open level. Technical indicators show bullish momentum after a major correction earlier this month. Sentiment on prediction markets remains strong, but the upcoming Fed meeting and trade talks with China could swing things in either direction. It’s been an up and down…