BTC Trades Below $36K, RSI and MACD Reflect Bearish Sentiment
As bitcoin’s daily chart leans bearish, popular indicators including the relative strength index (RSI) and the moving average convergence divergence (MACD) histogram reflect a negative sentiment in BTC’s price action. Plus, insights on the April jobs report and crypto-tracked futures liquidations as “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee presents the “Chart of the Day.”
Could Smart Contracts Come to Bitcoin?
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Markets Brad Keoun shares his bitcoin price outlook, discussing the prospects of a 75 basis-point interest rate hike amid the release of the April jobs report. Plus, Managing Editor for Tech Christie Harkin explains the possibility of smart contracts on the bitcoin network with the BIP119 proposal.
BTC Slumps Below $36K, Liquidations Lead $400M In Futures Losses
GlobalBlock Market Analyst Marcus Sotiriou discusses the current state of the crypto markets as bitcoin slumps below $36K. Plus, a conversation on consumer spending habits amid rising global inflation, and crypto’s correlation to equities markets.
Global NFT Sales Rise; Hong Kong Embraces NFTs
Bitcoin tumbles with Nasdaq’s worst performance since 2020. Chinese mining rig maker Canaan placed on SEC pre-delisting list. NFT market breaks out of bear territory. Hong Kong sees explosion in NFT exhibitions. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
BTC Behaving as a Risk-On Asset?
Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan discusses bitcoin’s price activity as a risk-on asset amid the recent price plunge possibly caused by hawkish Federal Reserve policy. Plus, insights into why we might face an upcoming recession and the impact of institutional investment.
BTC Plunges Over 10%, S&P 500 Sinks Amid Fed's Interest Rate Hike
After a short-lived spike in response to the Federal Reserve’s 50 basis-point interest rate hike, bitcoin dropped over 10% to its biggest one-day decline in two months. Plus, a look into the reaction of traditional assets, including the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite Index, as “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee presents the “Chart of the Day.”
Developer Jeremy Rubin on BIP119 Controversy
Judica Founder and BIP119 Proponent Jeremy Rubin discusses the details of his Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP), addressing the controversy it has stirred among the developer community. Rubin explains the ability of BIP119 to add smart contract capabilities to Bitcoin, his longtime involvement in the BTC community and more.
Crypto Markets and Altcoins up Following Fed Rate Decision
Medley Global Advisors Managing Director for Global Macro Strategy Ben Emons discusses the crypto market reaction to the Federal Reserve’s recent 50 basis-point interest rate hike and the use of quantitative tightening to combat inflation. Plus, a conversation about bitcoin’s relationships with interest rates, equity markets and the NASDAQ.