Federal Reserve
BTC Reacts to Possible Half-Point Rate Rise in May
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Markets Brad Keoun discusses bitcoin’s reaction to recent statements by Fed Chair Jerome Powell about a possible interest rate hike by 50 basis points. Plus, crypto’s environmental impact as Earth Day raises ESG concerns, Justin Sun’s USDD stablecoin project and the best times of day to trade crypto.
BTC Volatility Slips to 17-Month Low, Correlation With Stock Market on the Rise
GlobalBlock Market Analyst Marcus Sotiriou discusses the current state of the crypto markets as investors eye bitcoin's next support and resistance levels. Plus, a conversation on consumer strength mitigating the risk of an impending recession, optimism despite a possible Fed rate hike, and altcoins like Cosmos.
US Inflation Surges to New 40-Year High, What That Means for Crypto
GSR Markets’ Benoit Bosc discusses the current state of the crypto markets as the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 8.5%, hitting a new 40-year high. Meanwhile, bitcoin and other digital assets are trading down.
How Will Quantitative Tightening Impact Crypto?
Martin Leinweber of MV Index Solutions discusses the current state of the crypto markets as the Federal Reserve prepares for quantitative tightening. Plus, a conversation about altcoins and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s upcoming speech on digital assets.
OpenSea’s Solana Beta Begins; Binance Bails Out Sky Mavis
Chinese state-media opinion piece calls for tighter regulation of NFTs. Solana NFTs enter OpenSea marketplace; NFT sales down by 25%. Vietnam’s Sky Mavis raises $150 million to offset Ronin hack, Axie NFT sales surge more than 350%. Bitcoin takes a stumble following Fed minutes.
What BTC's Average Historical Returns Reveals About Price Action
CoinDesk Markets Analyst Damanick Dantes discusses his bitcoin analysis and outlook, breaking down the latest data on BTC's average historical returns. Plus, the impact of the Federal Reserve's rate hike policy on the crypto markets and why bitcoin's dominance has been rising recently.
BTC Drops to $42K Resistance as Bond Yields Rise
The hourly and daily charts for bitcoin’s price action reveal a possible bearish sentiment in the crypto markets. Support is at just under $42,000, identified by the 50-day average. Plus, how is Federal Reserve policy impacting the price of BTC? “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee presents the “Chart of the Day.”
Crypto Markets React to Hawkish Brainard Remarks
Marcus Sotiriou, GlobalBlock market analyst, shares his bitcoin price outlook as Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard said Tuesday the U.S. central bank will reduce its balance sheet as soon as May. Plus, a conversation on MicroStrategy’s continued accumulation of bitcoin and Exxon’s plans to enter the crypto mining industry.
Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Hits 40-Year High at 6.4%
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge showed that rates rose 6.4% in February, the highest pace since 1982. “The Hash” group discusses the impact high inflation has on everyday consumers and their savings while noting cryptocurrency’s role as an alternative to the traditional financial system.
Kraken One Step Closer to Becoming an Official Bank
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses a recent update on Kraken’s ongoing quest for a Federal Reserve Master Account, which would give them the same access to the global payment system as traditional banks. Plus, a conversation on how Kraken benefits from Wyoming’s unique regulatory framework for the banking industry.
