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ForkLog 23 07.04.2025

Standard Chartered Identifies Bitcoin as a Hedge Against Tariff Risks

Bitcoin can be viewed as a hedge against tariff risks amid increasing U.S. isolation. This was stated by Geoffrey Kendrick, head of digital asset research at Standard Chartered, according to The Block. Following President Donald Trump’s declaration of “Liberation Day” on April 3, a massive market downturn ensued. Kendrick believes the downturn’s impact is temporary, […]

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ForkLog 11 04.04.2025

A volatile Friday: how crypto reacted to tariffs and the Fed chair’s remarks

On April 4, daily liquidations across the crypto market reached $250m amid uncertainty around the Fed and jitters over U.S. trade tariffs. Data: CoinGlass. Long and short liquidations were roughly balanced — $120m and $130m, respectively. This reflects elevated volatility in bitcoin and the broader market. 15-minute BTC/USDT chart on Binance. Data: TradingView. On Friday, […]

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ForkLog 34 20.03.2025

Arthur Hayes Suggests Bitcoin May Have Bottomed at $77,000

Bitcoin is unlikely to return to the $77,000 level in the near future amid signals from the Fed about slowing quantitative tightening (QT). This was stated by former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes. JAYPOW delivered, QT basically over Apr 1. The next thing we need to get bulled up for realz is either SLR exemption and […]

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ForkLog 9 19.03.2025

Federal Reserve Maintains Key Rate, Bitcoin Reacts with Volatility

On March 19, the United States Federal Reserve kept the key interest rate unchanged within the range of 4.25–4.5%. The decision aligned with market expectations and the consensus forecast of analysts. “The Committee seeks to achieve maximum employment and inflation at the rate of 2% over the longer run. Uncertainty regarding the economic outlook has […]

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ForkLog 13 19.03.2025

QCP Capital Questions Bitcoin’s $80,000 Support Amid Economic Concerns

The $80,000 support level for Bitcoin is fragile due to macroeconomic weaknesses and will not serve as the bottom in this correction, according to a report by QCP Capital. Asia Colour — 19 Mar 25 1/ It’s been a month since the S&P 500 hit a new high, but the mood has soured. Market exuberance […]

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ForkLog 10 19.03.2025

Fintech and Crypto Firms Eye Banking Licenses for Growth

Fintech and cryptocurrency firms are considering acquiring banking licenses to expand their businesses, reduce borrowing costs, and enhance legitimacy, according to Reuters. These companies are examining the conditions to meet both federal and state-level licensing requirements. The initiatives are driven by expectations of regulatory changes following Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election. Previously, […]

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ForkLog 12 12.03.2025

US Inflation Slows as Bitcoin Tests $84,000

In February, annual inflation in the United States reached 2.8% (the lowest since November), down from 3% the previous month. This figure fell short of market expectations of 2.9%. On a monthly basis, the consumer price index rose by 0.2%, compared to 0.5% in January. The consensus forecast had anticipated a 0.3% increase. Excluding food […]

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ForkLog 17 06.03.2025

How global liquidity affects cryptocurrencies

Since 2020 a clear correlation has emerged between net liquidity, bitcoin and the S&P 500. The latter abruptly broke from the pattern amid the US election campaign. Oleg Cash Coin unpicks what this means and where the stablecoin market comes in. What global liquidity tells us In markets, liquidity usually means money being injected into […]

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ForkLog 9 05.03.2025

Experts Predict Bitcoin’s Return to $95,000 Amid ‘Bear Exhaustion’

Signs of seller exhaustion after Bitcoin touched the 200 DMA suggest a potential rebound. This conclusion was reached by CoinDesk. Experts referred to the daily candlesticks on February 28 and March 4, which featured two long lower wicks and small bodies, formed at a key support level. This pattern indicates a potential shift in momentum […]

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ForkLog 23 04.03.2025

Arthur Hayes on how bitcoin could reach $1m

Bitcoin could drop to $70,000 if stock markets fall by 20-30%. The leading cryptocurrency could rise tenfold on the back of Federal Reserve stimulus. Donald Trump’s policies could trigger a recession and force the Fed to pivot to support the economy. The first cryptocurrency remains in a bull run with a $1m target and, in […]

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ForkLog 14 21.02.2025

Fed Vice Chair Refutes Crypto Industry Debanking Allegations in the US

The Federal Reserve maintains a balanced approach regarding crypto companies’ access to banking services, according to Vice Chair Michael Barr, as reported by The Block. Barr stated that the central bank does not hinder this activity— the Fed provides institutions with clear guidelines and restrictions but does not obstruct the establishment and maintenance of relationships […]

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ForkLog 5 12.02.2025

Expert Detects Signs of Bottom in Altcoins Amid Tepid Reaction to Fed Chair’s Remarks

Altcoins showed little reaction to Federal Reserve Chair Fed Jerome Powell’s comments about not rushing to adjust rates. Trader Matthew Hyland interpreted this as a sign that the sector has hit bottom. #Crypto received the worst possible news of 2025 today yet Alts hardly sold off and some are in the green Why? 1)Sellers exhausted2)Markets […]

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