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Bitcoin Builds Bullish Momentum But Some Analysts Expect Renewed Dollar Strength
Bitcoin (BTC) continues to build bullish momentum, hoping that the U.S. Federal Reserve and other central banks will pivot away from aggressive monetary policy. Yet, some observers are unconvinced the Fed will abandon or dramatically slow the so-called liquidity tightening anytime soon, and they expect renewed dollar strength. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Bitcoin Gains Momentum on Fed Pivot Narrative
Bitcoin (BTC) continues to build bullish momentum on the expectation that the U.S. Federal Reserve and other major central banks would slow tightening. Arca Portfolio Manager David Nage discusses his crypto markets analysis, investor sentiment, and consumer trends. “A lot of people are on pause, they’re in neutral,” Nage said.
Grayscale Takes Over Key Role for Bitcoin Trust from Genesis; UN Agency Recession Risk Warning
A United Nations agency said Monday the Fed and other central banks risk pushing the global economy into recession if officials keep raising interest rates. Plus, Grayscale Investments, which offers the world’s biggest bitcoin (BTC) trust, is bringing a key administrative role for all of its products in-house through a newly created broker-dealer unit.
Republican Lawmakers File Amicus Brief to Back Custodia Bank in Legal Battle With the Fed
Seven U.S. Republican lawmakers, including Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), have submitted an amicus brief in support of Custodia Bank in its ongoing legal battle to get a master account at the Federal Reserve. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the details.
Outlook for Crypto Market Sectors After Fed’s Hawkish Rate Hike, Inflation Data
Bitcoin (BTC) flirts around $19,000 as the Federal Reserve announced the latest 75-basis-point interest rate hike while ether (ETH) price continues to drop since the Merge. CoinDesk Indices Managing Director Jodie Gunzberg discusses her market outlook and why today’s economic conditions are particularly difficult for crypto assets.
Fed’s Powell: Without Price Stability, the Economy Doesn’t Work For Anyone
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell holds a press conference to discuss the central bank’s latest interest rate decision. This is the third consecutive time that members of the Federal Open Market Committee raised rates by 75 basis points.