Cryptocurrencies

Fed Faces Liquidity Pressures as Balance Sheet Freeze Meets Market Ti

A 25bp cut is practically certain. It's 90% discounted. Not delivering is not really a viable option, given the way the Fed behaves. But, expect a hawkish cut, with a pause to be heavily intimated for the January meeting. It will be interesting to see next Fed liquidity management steps; likely they will need to buy more bills than the MBS roll-off requires

UK Autumn Budget: Fiscal Credibility, Gilt Risk Premiums, and the Role of Foreign Investors

The UK government's budget announcement will need to show fiscal discipline to satisfy gilt investors, and while our baseline sees enough credibility to nudge the risk premium in gilt yields lower, we are well aware of significant upside risks too. Foreign gilt investors are relatively important and could even gain in importance in the future

Romania: NBR Maintains Dovish Bias Despite Higher Inflation Forecasts

At a calm press briefing, the National Bank of Romania unveiled its November Inflation Report, announcing upward revisions to its inflation trajectory. The overall message conveyed stability, indicating that the Bank remains on a steady course despite the higher projections

Germany Remains a Nation of Renters as ‘Green Renoflation’ Redefines Housing Affordability

Affordability in the German real estate market remains strained. However, the recent surge in rents and a low homeownership ratio should still support the market

Italian Inflation Cools Sharply in October Amid Energy and Food Slowdown

Italy's October inflation numbers show a marked deceleration. This is very much an energy and fresh food story, against stable core inflation. As we don’t expect an imminent change to the pattern, we're trimming our forecast for average 2025 headline inflation to 1.6%

US Shutdown and EUR Rates: Navigating Data Gaps and Market Caution

US markets turned slightly bullish into quarter-end – and the government shutdown. As a result, key directional cues from official data around jobs and prices will be delayed. Eurozone preliminary inflation data is unlikely to provide markets with more clarity on the direction of travel

Crypto Market Update: BNB Breaks $1,000, Ethereum Consolidates, Bitcoin Tests Support

The week starts on a grim note for cryptocurrencies when looking at the daily performance of most major altcoins.

Commodities Outlook: OPEC+ in Focus, Metals Rally, Wheat Surplus

This weekend’s OPEC+ meeting is set to be a non-event, with the group expected to keep output levels unchanged

Bitcoin Faces Key Support at $110K–$112K After Hitting New All-Time Highs

This week has been rough for risk assets, particularly tech. The Nasdaq has entered a correction phase, and the one for Cryptocurrencies is even steeper.

Markets have been awaiting further news from Jerome Powell concerning any type of rate cuts, as seen in the signs of hesitancy in Equities and Crypto. He is about to speak in a few minutes at the Jackson Hole Symposium.

Crypto Markets Face Healthy Retracement as Bitcoin and Ethereum Test Key Levels

There were a few signals traders could have spotted ahead of the ongoing selloff.

After last Friday's warning from Bitcoin, with an all-time high leading to a direct retracement, the crypto market has started to make its way off its most recent highs.

Wall Street Closes Strong as Tech, Small Caps, and Ethereum Lead Market Surge

This morning's US CPI report came almost exactly in line, and the fact that there wasn't much diversion from expectations led to traders decidedly pricing the 25 bps Cut for the Federal Reserve's September meeting.

Bitcoin Nears New All-Time Highs: Technical Analysis and Key Levels Ahead of Tomorrow’s CPI

After touching $4,000, a cascade of Saturday buying took the second largest crypto to $4,350 highs.

Ether is now consolidating around the $4,200 key handle – A consolidation at its highs is a more bullish sign, however for the Crypto Market to run higher, Participants will now look at the leading Crypto.

Crypto Markets Mixed as Trump’s 401K Order Lifts Long-Term Sentiment; Ethereum Leads, Bitcoin Tests Key Levels"

Cryptocurrencies have found a decent rally amid yesterday's strong session, propulsed by the Ether breaking 4,000 for the first time in 2025 and some positive news.

 

Trump’s Executive Order Boosts Bitcoin and Crypto, Driving Institutional Interest in 401(k) Plans

Bitcoin has recovered from a recent pullback thanks in part to improving market sentiment, a weaker US Dollar and recent crypto developments in the US.

Wage Growth Remains Elevated but Driven by One-Offs; Industry Still Struggles

June’s wage growth surprised to the upside, and readings from both industry and construction brought few signs of any further acceleration for economic growth. Wage increases were mainly due to one-off payments in the mining and energy sectors, and shouldn't prevent further rate cuts over the coming quarters as inflation sees a substantial moderation

Volatility Returns: Hungarian Retail Sales Fall Short of Expectations

May retail sales data was disappointing. Most sectors saw significant monthly declines, clearly showing that the strong increase in the previous month was a one-off

Australia: RBA Set to Cut Again as Inflation and Growth Cool

Persistent inflation is continuing to ease, while the global growth outlook remains uncertain. This gives the RBA another opportunity to lower rates next week. We also add another rate cut to our profile for 2025, taking the terminal cash rate to 3.1%. A more dovish RBA can hinder AUD gains in the crosses, but AUD/USD remains primarily a US and tariffs story

USD Pressure Amid Tariff Risks; ECB Watches Euro Strength; PLN Faces More Rate Cuts; CNB Signals Hawkish Stance

In spite of a better-than-expected US June jobs report and a 10/12bp jump in short-dated US interest rates, the dollar is barely changed from its soft levels seen this time yesterday. Seemingly, the threat of more tariff-induced FX volatility next week is keeping the outlook fragile. Elsewhere, we think the Polish zloty stays soft on a dovish central bank

Stocks Soar into Storm Clouds: Jobs, Yields and Tariff Risks Ahead

The S&P 500 closed at a fresh record high yesterday, boosted by a 4% jump in Nike shares — now up 45% since April's dip on the back of the US–Vietnam trade deal. At first glance, the market reaction might suggest the deal was great news. But was it?

Bitget Launches Bitget Onchain to Give CEX Users Early Access to Promising On-chain Assets

Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, unveils Bitget Onchain — a groundbreaking innovation that bridges the best of CEX and DEX. By combining the speed, security, and simplicity of centralized platforms with direct access to emerging on-chain assets, Bitget Onchain redefines how users discover and trade the next wave of crypto opportunities.

Hola Prime Expands into On-Exchange Cryptos, Bringing Centralized Exchange Access to Crypto Traders

New York, NY - Hola Prime, a leading prop trading firm, has been steadily climbing the charts of popularity and is set for further expansion. Hola Prime is introducing on-exchange cryptocurrency trading, giving traders direct access to Centralized Exchange-sourced pricing and a deep liquidity pool.

Discover the Future of FinTech at Wiki Finance Expo Hong Kong 2025

Hong Kong, [March 27] — Get ready for the most exciting fintech and Web3.0 event of the year! Wiki Finance Expo Hong Kong 2025 is returning on March 27, 2025, to The Sky 100 Hong Kong Observation Deck at the International Commerce Center (ICC). This highly anticipated summit is set to be the largest and most influential gathering in Asia, offering unparalleled insights and opportunities for the fintech community.

Ethereum Delays Pectra Upgrade: Stability Over Speed, but at What Cost?

Ethereum's delay of the Pectra mainnet launch, now accompanied by a new "Hoodi" testnet set for March 17, 2025, reflects a cautious development roadmap prioritizing stability over speed.

Dogecoin Futures Surge: Speculation or a Sign of Growing Institutional Interest?

A significant surge in Dogecoin futures open interest (OI), possibly involving billions of Dogecoin, has caught traders off guard, likely driven by speculative trading fueled by social media hype, momentum from broader crypto trends, or technical breakouts.

Stablecoin regulation to strengthen the dollar and CBDC opposition. What's next for crypto?

With the U.S. House Committee favoring stablecoin regulation to strengthen the dollar while opposing a CBDC, how could this stance impact the stablecoin market and the crypto industry? What implications this might have for global regulatory trends and the role of digital assets in the financial system.

Trump’s Crypto Summit: A Pivotal Moment for U.S. Policy and Market Direction

Tomorrow’s Crypto Summit, hosted by President Trump on March 8, 2025, is poised to be a defining moment for U.S. digital asset policy, convening regulators, officials, and industry titans like Brian Armstrong and Michael Saylor. The event is expected to focus on establishing a federal regulatory framework that fosters innovation while ensuring investor protection, potentially unveiling Trump’s U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve details.

Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve Plan Fuels Surge Past $90K, Eyes on $100K

Ethereum Struggles as ETH/BTC Ratio Hits 4-Year Low—Can It Rebound?

Ethereum's underperformance against Bitcoin, reflected in the ETH/BTC ratio hitting a four-year low, is driven by Bitcoin’s institutional dominance, Ethereum’s unclear narrative, weaker network activity, and a shift in speculative interest toward other altcoins.

Airdrops, how to start investing in cryptocurrencies without capital

The cryptocurrency market allows us to make money in various ways. The simplest method is to simply invest in digital assets. However, it turns out that you can start your adventure in the industry even without initial capital. Aidrops can help with this.

Trade War Tariffs Fuel Extreme Fear: Bitcoin Slumps Amid Massive Liquidations

The crypto market’s shift into “extreme fear” (Fear & Greed Index: 25) reflects escalating concerns over potential U.S. trade wars.

Dubai Approves USDC & EURC: A Milestone for Stablecoins and Global Crypto Adoption

The approval of USDC and EURC as the first stablecoins under Dubai’s new crypto framework on February 24, 2025, marks a significant step for Circle and positions Dubai as a blockchain innovation hub, enabling over 6,000 DIFC firms to legally use these stablecoins for payments and treasury functions.

Bitget Extends Support to Bybit After the $1.5B Hack

Bitcoin Eyes $100K While Ethereum Targets $3K Amid Market Uncertainty

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $96,000 as of February 24, 2025, with a projected range of $92,000 to $105,000 this week. Its movement largely depends on whether it can break past the $100,000 resistance or retrace to $94,000 support.

Ethereum Staking ETFs: A Catalyst for Institutional Adoption and Market Expansion?

Brazil's XRP ETF: A Game-Changer for Institutional Adoption and Global Crypto Regulation

Hyperliquid’s HYPER Token Faces Price Dip Post-HyperEVM Launch Amid Mixed Market Sentiment

Following the launch of HyperEVM, Hyperliquid’s HYPER token experienced a price decline, likely driven by a "buy the rumor, sell the news" effect, where the market had already priced in the announcement.

Impact of Interest Rate Policies and Political Stances on Bitcoin and the Crypto Market