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Fed Slashes Benchmark Interest Rate by 50bps in First Cut Since 2020
18.9.2024
On Wednesday, the U.S. Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate for the first time since March 2020. The Sept. 18, 2024 rate cut amounted to 50 basis points (bps), a notably bigger adjustment than many analysts anticipated. According to the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) press...
Ethereum Set For Reversal? Smart Money Bets $13M Ahead of FOMC Decision
18.9.2024
A smart Ethereum trader, with a remarkable record in swing trading, recently made headlines for betting over $13…
BTC price slips from $60K as Bitcoin traders brace for FOMC 'fireworks'
18.9.2024
Bitcoin price volatility begins with hours to go until one of the most eagerly anticipated Fed rate decisions in recent years
Bitcoin Holds Above $60K as Traders Warn of Sell-Off on 50 Basis Point Fed Rate Cut
18.9.2024
Traders betting on Fed fund contracts are pricing in a 65% implied probability of rates cut to a 4.5-5% range. PLUS: Circle announces partnership with Polymarket
Markets Await Fed Decision: Bitcoin Spikes, Gold Drops, Stocks Wobble
17.9.2024
Bitcoin saw its value leap to $61,331 on Tuesday, just a day before members of the U.S. Federal Reserve convene to discuss a potential rate cut for federal funds. While BTC posted a 5% gain, stock markets exhibited mixed signals, hovering near previous highs, and gold dipped more than half...
Bitcoin rallies to $61K, but derivatives traders are still skeptical — Here is why
17.9.2024
Bitcoin price shows strength ahead of a key Federal Reserve monetary policy decision on Sept. 18, but data suggests the momentum may not last
Bitcoin Gains 5% to $61K Ahead of Fed, but Order Books Suggest Rally Could Be Capped
17.9.2024
Wednesday's FOMC meeting carries uncertainty for the market, with investors still divided on the magnitude of rate cut
Bitcoin price turns shaky ahead of potential Fed rate cut and weak global economic data
16.9.2024
Bitcoin price wobbles near $58,000 as uncertainty over the Fed’s monetary policy decision looms and traders eyeball weak economic data in China
CME Futures and Polymarket Predict Jumbo 50bps Rate Cut – Will the Fed Deliver?
16.9.2024
As the U.S. central bank members prepare for their meeting on Wednesday, just a day ago, the likelihood of a 25-basis point (bps) rate cut versus a 50bps cut was evenly split at 50-50. Fast forward to today, and the odds are now tipping in favor of a larger 50bps reduction. Predictions from betting...
Ethereum Dives to 3-Year Low vs. Bitcoin: Is the FOMC Meeting the Market’s Last Hope?
16.9.2024
With a massive crash in ETH/BTC value below 0.04, Ethereum holders are under pressure. For the first time…
Fedwatch Tool Shows 50-50 Chance for 25bps or 50bps Cut Before FOMC
15.9.2024
The market is holding out hope for a bigger rate cut as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) prepares to meet on Wednesday. Predictions from Polymarket and CME’s Fedwatch tool suggest there’s a growing expectation that a 50 basis points reduction could be in play. FOMC Meeting Could See Bigger...
Fed Rate Decision Looms as Market Predicts 25bps Cut With 87% Probability
12.9.2024
With just six days to go before the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, the likelihood of a 25 basis points (bps) rate cut is growing stronger by the day. The possibility of a 50bps cut remains slim, though it still holds a 13% chance, as reported by CME’s Fedwatch...
Bitcoin price loses traction as miner profits drop and spot BTC outflows persist
3.9.2024
Bitcoin has lost more than 10% in the past two weeks as fear of a US recession, spot Bitcoin ETF outflows and the threat of miner capitulation grows
Bitcoin price loses traction as miner profits drop and spot BTC outflows persist
3.9.2024
Bitcoin has lost more than 10% in the past two weeks as fear of a US recession, spot Bitcoin ETF outflows and the threat of miner capitulation grows
Markets Bet Big on a 25bps Fed Rate Cut—Low Odds for a Bigger Reduction
2.9.2024
On Sept. 2, 2024, or roughly 16 days before the next Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, an overwhelming majority of the market seems to be predicting the U.S. Federal Reserve to cut the federal funds rate by 25 basis points (bps) on Sept. 18. The U.S. federal funds rate is currently...
Bitcoin price volatility expected at Fed September FOMC meeting — Here’s how to prepare
30.8.2024
Bitcoin traders expect BTC to rally if the Fed rolls out a 0.50% rate cut, but hedging these bullish positions is also necessary. Here is how it's done
Bitcoin price volatility expected at Fed September FOMC meeting — Here’s how to prepare
30.8.2024
Bitcoin traders expect BTC to rally if the Fed rolls out a 0.50% rate cut, but hedging these bullish positions is also necessary. Here is how it's done
Bitcoin’s Rough September Price History Raises Questions for 2024
27.8.2024
As August draws to a close with just four days left, bitcoin has slipped by 2.74% this month, leaving market watchers eager to see if September will bring better news. History hasn’t been kind to bitcoin in September; over the past 11 years, it has ended the month on a downward trend 72.73%...
The Fed Under Fire: Elizabeth Warren Pushes for Unprecedented Rate Cut
27.8.2024
As the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) gears up for its meeting on Sept. 18, anticipation is building for a rate cut. Market participants are placing their bets, with expectations leaning toward either a 25 basis points (bps) reduction or a 50bps cut. However...
Bitcoin Bulls Charge Toward $62K as Fed’s Minutes Triggers Market Frenzy
21.8.2024
Bitcoin’s price hit $61,838 per coin by 3:45 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, after spending much of the day lingering below the $60,000 mark. The crypto market mirrored the upward movement seen in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, which both rallied just before the closing bell. This newfound optimism...