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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...
Fedwatch Tool and Polymarket Indicate Strong Odds for September Rate Cut
18.8.2024
Right now, the market is leaning towards the U.S. Federal Reserve lowering the benchmark interest rate at the Sept. 18, 2024, Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. The CME Fedwatch tool currently indicates a 75% likelihood of a 25-basis-point (bps) rate cut. Over on Polymarket, bettors...
Fedwatch Tool and Polymarket Point to Highly Probable Rate Cuts by the Fed
6.8.2024
Following the recent volatility in global equity markets, some analysts suggest that the U.S. Federal Reserve might implement an emergency rate cut before September. In addition, market predictions are leaning toward a rate cut at the September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. The...
Bitcoin Tumbles Below $65K Post-FOMC as Middle East Tensions Flare
31.7.2024
The price action happened as Iran's leadership reportedly ordered retaliatory attacks against Israel, increasing concerns about a broader conflict in the Middle East
No Rate Cuts Yet: Fed Maintains Rates at Historic Highs
31.7.2024
The U.S. Federal Reserve has opted to maintain the federal funds rate target range at 5.25-5.5%, according to the latest report from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). The committee noted that while inflation has eased over the past year, it remains somewhat elevated, with the overarching...
Crypto Fear and Greed Index Shows ‘Greed’ Despite Bitcoin’s Price Drop
31.7.2024
While bitcoin briefly reached the $70,000 mark on July 29, the price has since declined. Over the past week, BTC has decreased by 0.6%. During the last 18 days, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index (CFGI) has transitioned from “extreme fear” back to “greed.” From...
Bitcoin traders see $63K sweep with FOMC, BTC price monthly close next
31.7.2024
BTC price volatility begins ahead of key US macro pointers from the Federal Reserve, with traders hoping that Bitcoin will sweep liquidity lower in its range
All Eyes on the Fed: Steady Rates Anticipated, September Reduction Likely
31.7.2024
The U.S. Federal Reserve is set to convene its monthly Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting to evaluate the state of the economy and determine if the central bank should adjust the federal funds rate. The prevailing market sentiment suggests that the FOMC members are likely to maintain...
Citi Analysts Predict 8 Weeks of Fed Rate Cuts Starting in September, Powell Seeks Evidence
9.7.2024
Analysts from Citi, the American multinational investment bank and financial services corporation, predict the U.S. Federal Reserve will begin reducing rates by September, totaling a 200 basis points (bps) cut over the next eight Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings. Nevertheless, Federal...
Fed’s Minutes Report Cites High Inflation and Economic Risks in Decision to Hold Rates
4.7.2024
According to the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the choice to maintain the federal funds rate in its current range was driven by concerns about ongoing inflation and economic instability. Economic Instability and Inflation Keep Fed Rates Steady At...
Former Fed President Discusses Potential for 2 Interest Rate Cuts This Year
24.6.2024
Former Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren has outlined the potential for two interest rate cuts this year. He cited recent Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) discussions and stabilizing inflation trends. “I am expecting we’ll probably get some more favorable inflation numbers over...