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Bitcoin Soars, Then Retreats: What’s Behind This Week’s Roller Coaster? What’s Ahead?
Its Thursday retreat notwithstanding, bitcoin has surged about 13% over the past seven days. The spike reflects investor optimism, although macroeconomic concerns remain.
Custodia Bank Renews Push for Fed 'Master Account' After Rejection
The Federal Reserve and Kansas City Fed rejected Custodia's applications for membership and a master account last month.
Bitcoin, Ether Drop as Investors Fret Over Inflation Data, Stablecoin Regulation
The largest cryptocurrency by market value continued to linger below $22,000. Ether fell below $1,500.
Bitcoin Holds Steady Near $23K as Investors Weigh Their Next Steps
Ether also traded sideways to change hands at about $1,635. Equities declined.
'Disinflationary' Trends Will Soon Hit a Wall: Analyst
"It's going to be very hard to get to 2% [inflation]," OANDA Senior Market Analyst Edward Moya said, reacting to the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest interest rate hike and Chair Jerome Powell's comments that "disinflation" has started. Plus, he shares insights on how traders are reacting to the "hot" labor market.
Bitcoin Clings to $23K as Fed Raises Rates Another 25 Basis Points
Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering around $23,000 as traders react to another 25-basis-point rate hike from the Federal Reserve. Marc Ostwald, ADM ISI Chief Economist, joins "Wolf of All Streets" Crypto Trader Scott Melker to discuss how bitcoin reacts to macroeconomic conditions. Plus, their price outlook on the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization in 2023.
Fed's Next Sharp Pivot Could Come From a Liquidity Crunch: Economist
Johns Hopkins University professor of applied economics Steve Hanke weighs in on a potential Fed pivot ahead of Wednesday's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. "The leading indicator will be the markets going into some kind of liquidity crunch," he said.
Bitcoin Below $23K as PCE Index Shows Cooling Inflation
Bitcoin (BTC) traded below $23,000 as the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index rose 4.4% annually last month. JMP Securities Director of Financial Technology Research Devin Ryan discusses market reaction to cooling inflation. Plus, what to expect from the Federal Reserve's meeting on Wednesday.
Bitcoin Sees 30% Rally in Last 2 Weeks
Bitcoin (BTC) is holding steady near $23,000 for another day, while ether (ETH) remains above $1,600. Matt Weller, Global Head of Research at Forex.com, discusses his outlook for the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.
Bitcoin Soars Over $22K to Reach Four-Month High
Bitcoin rose over 5% and hit its highest level since mid-September. Market watchers will be eyeing the Federal Reserve’s next utterances.
