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In brief Altcoin open interest has jumped to $38 billion, closing in on Bitcoin’s $40 billion and topping Ethereum’s $30 billion, signaling heightened speculative activity. Experts warn the leverage buildup could spark liquidations if the Fed’s expected rate cut triggers a shift in sentiment. Political pressure on Chair Jerome Powell and signs of elevated implied…
In brief Kindly MD shares crashed over 54% to $1.26 after the SEC approved trading of previously restricted shares from a $200 million fundraising deal. CEO David Bailey encouraged short-term investors to exit, warning of volatility as the healthcare company transitions into a Bitcoin treasury operation. The company’s market cap of $504 million now trades…
In brief The odds of the U.S. Federal Reserve announcing a quarter-point rate cut have skyrocketed to 94.2%, according to the CME’s FedWatch tool. Experts look to Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech and forward guidance to determine if Bitcoin rallies or triggers a sell-the-news reaction. Bitcoin’s long-term outlook remains bullish, with experts forecasting up to…
In brief Bitcoin and Ethereum have risen 6% and 4% this month, defying the usual September slump. Options data show bullish bets outweighing bearish ones, with weighting geared for higher year-end prices. Expectations of multiple Fed rate cuts in 2025 are helping underpin appetite for risk assets. September’s slump may not be the last, but…
In brief Bitcoin holds steady near $114,000 despite August inflation rising to 2.9%, outpacing July’s 0.2% increase. Odds of a 50 basis point Fed rate cut next week dropped from 12% to 9% following the hotter CPI data. Crypto analysts expect any market volatility from the inflation print to be short-lived ahead of next week’s…
In brief Aggregate 24-hour Ethereum futures volume climbed to $49.4 billion, topping Bitcoin’s $42.9 billion. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs drew $1.39 billion in inflows over 10 days, while Ethereum ETFs lost $668 million. Altcoins’ share of total trading volume rose to 50% this week, up from 40%, as Bitcoin’s dominance slipped. Experts suggest growing anticipation…
In brief Bitcoin up 0.5% to $114,000+ after producer price index fell 0.1% in August. 88% of investors expect 25 basis point Fed rate cut at next week’s FOMC meeting. Tomorrow’s consumer price index could drive additional crypto market volatility. Bitcoin ticked higher after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the producer price index dropped…
In brief Bitcoin’s recent lag is tied to the Nasdaq’s mean reversion, according to experts—leaving it at risk of deeper drawdowns. A potential Fed rate cut on September 17 could ease macro uncertainty and help Bitcoin and other risk-on assets regain momentum. Institutional investors are rotating capital into Bitcoin ETFs, possibly in anticipation of a…
In brief Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas calls Rex-Osprey DOJE the first US ETF to hold an asset with “no utility on purpose.” ETF filed under the Investment Company Act of 1940 instead of the Securities Act of 193, like other crypto ETF filings. Initial institutional adoption is initially, but market cap growth could attract attention,…
In brief U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw significant inflows of $368.25 million, the highest in a month, reversing recent outflows and signaling renewed institutional conviction. Institutional buying is linked to investor positioning ahead of key macroeconomic reports this week and the Federal Reserve’s upcoming rate decision. Simultaneously, a capital rotation pattern from Ethereum to Bitcoin…
