US Stocks Defy Fed Rate Hike Fears to Close Higher
Major U.S. stock indexes advanced on Friday, demonstrating market resilience even as expectations increased for further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.
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Recently added · Page 1Bitcoin Faces Headwinds as Hotter Core CPI Sparks Fed Rate Hike Fears
A hotter-than-expected August Core CPI reading has increased Fed rate hike expectations, dampening Bitcoin's short-term upside. Digital asset funds saw $243 million in weekly net outflows, reversing …
Bitcoin Consolidates Below $80K as Hawkish Fed Rate Bets Mount
Bitcoin holds steady near $78,500 amid broad crypto consolidation and rising Federal Reserve rate hike expectations. Hawkish comments from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh increased September rate increase odds…
BTCUSD Rebounds Prospects: Schwab Analysis Contrasts With Whale Selling
While retail investors are buying the dip, institutional holders are trimming positions. Binance's CZ remains optimistic, and Schwab research suggests long-term maturation due to declining volatility…
Bitcoin (BTCUSD) Consolidates Near $69k as Macro Squeeze Limits Directional Moves
Bitcoin is consolidating near $69,000 amid macroeconomic uncertainty and liquidity compression. ETF inflows are modestly positive, and derivatives markets remain defensive as investors await clearer …
Bitcoin (BTCUSD) Soars on Anticipation of Next Major Monetary Stimulus Event
Bitcoin adoption is expected to rise as another major monetary stimulus event is likely within 3 to 24 months, driven by factors like war, banking stress, and AI labor disruption, according to Swan P…
Bitcoin (BTCUSD) Soars on Author’s Fiat Critique and Sound Money Narrative
Saifedean Ammous envisions an alternate history where decentralized gold transfers prevented WWI devastation, illustrating fiat's flaws and Bitcoin’s potential as sound money, signaling growing inter…
ECB Warns on Stablecoins Risks as BTCUSD Gains on Innovation and Adoption Momentum
The ECB warns stablecoins risk eurozone banks and monetary policy, while proponents argue stablecoins foster innovation and coexist with banks to reshape global payments and liquidity infrastructure.
Bitcoin (BTCUSD) Soars Past $70K on Fed Rate Cut Hopes Despite Middle East Risks
Bitcoin surged above $70,000 amid calls for Fed rate cuts, driven by inflation hopes despite Middle East tensions raising energy prices and potential longer inflation risks.
Bitcoin (BTCUSD) Waits on Fed Liquidity Signals Amid Geopolitical Tensions, Eyes $100K
Crypto veteran Arthur Hayes advises waiting to buy Bitcoin until clearer monetary liquidity signals emerge amid geopolitical risks, despite bullish long-term outlook toward $100K.
Bitcoin (BTCUSD) Dives as Liquidity Crunch Crushes Altcoins, Delaying Next Crypto Cycle
Analyst Benjamin Cowen explains the altcoin market crash by tight liquidity conditions favoring Bitcoin dominance and no altseason. The cryptocurrency market's broad recovery depends on future moneta…
GBPUSD Marginally Supported Ahead of UK Inflation and BOE Dovish Signals
Sterling steadies near $1.36 as markets await UK inflation, labor, and retail data amid expectations of monetary easing by the Bank of England.
Euro (EURUSD) Dips Amid ECB Hold and Fed Chair Nomination Fueling Dollar Pressure
EURUSD dipped near 1.17 in early 2026 following a strong 13.5% rise in 2025, influenced by ECB's hold on rates and expectations of additional Fed cuts after Trump’s Fed chair nomination.
Bitcoin (BTCUSD) Gains Upside from Fed Rate Cut Prospects Despite Recent Volatility
Bitcoin's short-term price is influenced by the Fed's forthcoming rate cuts in 2026, which could boost crypto demand. Despite recent volatility and sentiment decline, easing monetary policy remains a…
Bitcoin (BTCUSD) Soars on Fed’s QE-like Liquidity Program Despite Rate Cut Uncertainty
Arthur Hayes argues the Fed's new reserve management purchases act as disguised quantitative easing, increasing liquidity and inflation, which benefits scarce assets like Bitcoin despite near-term mi…
Bitcoin (BTCUSD) Edges Lower as Silver Soars on Safe Haven Demand and Industrial Scarcity
Silver soars to record highs amid rising safe-haven demand and industrial shortage, contrasting with Bitcoin’s recent 2.7% drop. Analysts debate if silver’s rally signals risk-off or a new risk-on ph…
Bitcoin (BTCUSD) Soars Ahead of Fed Rate Cut as Risk Appetite Strengthens
Bitcoin gains 1.6% ahead of expected Fed interest-rate cut, supported by improving risk appetite despite mixed labor data and cautious Fed outlook for future cuts.
Bitcoin (BTCUSD) Poised to Rebound Amid Easing Global Liquidity Despite Recent Sharp Selloff
Bitcoin remains volatile but is positioned to benefit from easing global monetary and fiscal policies despite recent large selloffs and significant ETF outflows.
Bitcoin (BTCUSD) Edges Higher Amid Fed Rate Cut Skepticism and Liquidity Support
Kevin O’Leary doubts a December Fed rate cut and its impact on Bitcoin, while market odds for easing surge. Bitcoin price is consolidating between $90K support and $92.5K resistance, with liquidity b…
Bitcoin (BTCUSD) Tumbles Over 4% Pre-Fed Speech Amid High Leverage and China Crypto FUD
Bitcoin plunged over 4% ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s speech, driven by leverage liquidations, China’s crypto stance, and seasonal weakness. Powell’s remarks on rates and monetary policy will influence…