Expectations on a possible Federal Reserve rate decrease in September skyrocketed, leading to a strong gain in the cryptocurrency market last week. Ethereum was trading at $2,800 while Bitcoin was close to $65,000 over the weekend. Next up, among other important events, are the US PCE numbers, which, among other
In the latest crypto market update, Bitcoin has surged past $65,000 following signals from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell that rate cuts may be on the horizon. Powell’s comments on cooling inflation and concerns about labor market weakness have fueled optimism among investors, pushing Bitcoin’s price up by over 6.79%
The most powerful indication of Fed rate reduction came from US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during his Friday address in Jackson Hole. Following the recent publication of the FOMC Minutes, the stock and cryptocurrency markets were already in a bullish mood. But Powell’s statement that “The time has come
Some have taken the release of the US Federal Reserve’s meeting minutes from July as more confirmation of a rate decrease in September. However in the hours after the release, Bitcoin futures traders added over a billion dollars to Bitcoin Open Interest (OI). With a gain of $1.26 billion in
After a long period, US Federal Reserve (Fed) policymakers are considering a rate decrease in September, shifting gears from maintaining rates constant to cutting rates. Neel Kashkari, president of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve, has confirmed that September is a suitable time to discuss potential Fed rate decreases. Bitcoin investors are
As inflation in the US consumer price index (CPI) fell to 2.9%, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the price of bitcoin gained speed and began to rise. However, the brief rally was short lived as the price came down to $59k mark at the time of writing.
It has been reported that an emergency meeting has been summoned for today by the United States Federal Reserve. With worldwide markets in a deep slump, this gathering is to reevaluate interest rates. Moreover, after the meeting, experts anticipate a 50 bps rate decrease from the Fed. In addition to
A 25-basis-point reduction in interest rates from 5.25% to 5.0% has been announced by the Bank of England, marking a watershed event. The decision follows expectations, and the British central bank reportedly pulled off this U-turn with a razor-thin majority. With this move, the wheels are in motion for more
The United States announced the Fed rate has kept steady at 5.25%–5.50% on Wednesday. Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell, signals a rate cut during the September meeting. This could happen if economic data continues at the proper pace. The Powell-led panel ended its fifth policy-setting meeting for 2024 on July
The Bitcoin (BTC) market displayed selling pressure soon after the US Federal Reserve’s meeting on Wednesday, July 31. The cryptocurrency’s value fell by 6% and landed in the $63,000 zone. This drop marks the first time Bitcoin has slipped below $65,000 since July 25, according to CoinMarketCap data. Federal Reserve
