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In brief Bitcoin’s “debasement trade” narrative echoes gold’s historical role as a hedge against currency dilution. Some observers say Bitcoin still trades more like a high-risk asset than a haven. Others argue that could change as gold grows more expensive and trust in fiat erodes. Bitcoin’s latest price movements are reviving an old narrative that…
In brief Bitcoin dipped below $121,400 while the S&P 500, Nasdaq, gold, and silver all hit record highs. BTC has underperformed stocks and precious metals for two months, with gold up 53% versus Bitcoin’s 29% gain in 2025. Fed Chair Powell’s brief remarks offered no economic guidance, leaving traders uncertain about upcoming monetary policy decisions.…
More markets, more control This October, your futures trading experience is getting a major upgrade. Kraken now supports CME futures contracts – from equity indices to energy, metals, FX and more. With professional-grade order tools, ultra-competitive 0.5 bps fees and free live market data for funded non-professional clients, trading futures has never been easier. Why…
In brief Zcash has surged over 140% in two weeks, hitting its highest level since 2021. Nearly $2 million in short positions were liquidated as the token climbed to $170. Analysts cite Grayscale access and endorsements from Naval Ravikant as key drivers. The token belonging to privacy blockchain Zcash has more than tripled in value…
Two major crypto ETF issuers are joining the rush to bring crypto asset staking to the U.S.Bitwise and 21Shares each unveiled updates to their crypto funds on Tuesday, cutting fees and adding staking features for investors, just days after Grayscale became the first to introduce staking in its U.S. Ethereum ETFs.Bitwise’s latest filing formally renames…
In brief Grant Cardone views Bitcoin as a superior store of value to gold. Hedge fund innovator Ray Dalio has urged investors to own a combination. The precious metal has outperformed Nvidia this year. Investors may see opportunity in gold’s historic rally, but they shouldn’t be selling Bitcoin to latch onto the precious metal, according…
In brief AI drove 92% of U.S. GDP growth, according to Harvard’s Jason Furman. Bank of England flagged stretched valuations reminiscent of the dot-com era. Elon Musk’s xAI raised $20 billion for a new data-center, with bulls and bears debating whether AI is a bubble or not. What happens when artificial intelligence becomes both the…
In brief Hong Kong-based DDC Enterprise has secured an additional $124 million in funding to buy Bitcoin. DDC’s stock price was up about 3.5% in Wednesday trading. The digital platform wants to buy 10,000 BTC by the end of the year. Shares of Hong Kong-based digital food company DDC Enterprise were up about 3.5% on…
In brief MetaMask users can trade derivatives using Hyperliquid’s infrastructure. The self-custodial wallet plans to add support for Polymarket. MetaMask users can earn rewards, including Linea’s native token. Popular crypto wallet MetaMask unveiled native support for Hyperliquid on Wednesday, allowing users to more easily speculate on the price of various cryptocurrencies through the up-and-coming decentralized…
In brief The crypto market’s pullback Wednesday morning triggered $635 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours. The short-term pressure was the result of profit-taking, gold’s rebound, and a stronger dollar, analysts told Decrypt. Analysts view this drop as a healthy correction, with a target of $132,000 to $135,000 if key support holds. Bitcoin…
