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In brief Trump-backed American Bitcoin jumped over 80% in its Nasdaq debut before quickly losing its gains amid multiple trading halts. Formed through mergers with Hut 8 and Gryphon Digital Mining, the firm, backed by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr, plans a $2.1 billion stock sale to buy more Bitcoin and mining equipment. The…
In brief Bitcoin has gained 3% in two days to about $110,000 as derivatives traders positioned ahead of U.S. jobs data. Options markets show bullish bets for late September, but hedging signals caution on downside risk. Implied volatility remains low, though some traders are preparing for potential declines. Derivatives traders are expecting a slightly more…
In brief Bitcoin posted modest gains today while Ethereum slightly slipped. The long-term bullish outlook for traders remains intact, but the charts suggest choppy waters ahead. Prediction markets are split on near-term price outlooks for BTC and ETH. Will crypto break the ‘Red September’ curse? There is measured optimism today in the market.The crypto market…
In brief Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies posted gains Tuesday morning, driven by expectations of a rate cut. Experts further attributed the recent uptick to a weakening U.S. dollar, Metaplanet’s 1,009 BTC acquisition, and rise in open interest. Analysts noted that a hawkish commentary post-rate cut decision from the Fed could trigger volatility spikes. The…
Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack.GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors slightly green out of long weekend; BTC at $110,000 Trump family WLFI token has volatile debut, now at $25B FDV…
In brief BofA’s risk-love indicator hit 1.4, its highest in 13 months, signaling bullish extremes. Bitcoin and Ethereum remain flat over the past week despite recent equity gains. September seasonality and jobs data are keeping traders cautious. U.S. stocks are flashing signs of euphoria, contrasting with a muted crypto market as traders look to divine…
In brief California governor Gavin Newsom has been trolling President Donald Trump in an ongoing campaign. In his latest idea to poke fun at the crypto-friendly president, Newsom said he will release his own meme coin. Democrats have criticized President Trump’s crypto ventures, particularly his meme coin, Official Trump. California governor Gavin Newsom has said…
In brief Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP prices are holding relatively steady as the market rolls into Red September. September is historically the worst month of the year for markets, with BTC on average dropping 3.77%. Despite the sideways action, technical indicators suggest traders could be positioning for history to repeat. The cryptocurrency market is attempting…
In brief The Bank of China’s Hong Kong branch stock shot up by 6.7% on reports that it plans to apply for a stablecoin issuer license. Hong Kong launched its stablecoin licensing regime in August. Regulators have also urged caution to investors over speculation-driven price moves. The Bank of China’s Hong Kong-listed shares rose by…
In brief Eric Trump said this week that he expects Bitcoin to reach a price of $1 million in the future. President Trump’s son highlighted the major demand and limited supply for the top crypto asset. He told listeners that buying now will age terrifically in the next five years. Eric Trump thinks Bitcoin reaching…
