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ForkLog 46 13.09.2024

Economist Predicts ‘Sell the News’ Scenario Following Fed Meeting

The potential 25 basis point rate cut by the Fed during the September 18 meeting is already priced in by the market and may lead to a ‘sell the news’ reaction in risk assets. This was stated by Johns Hopkins University economist Steve Hanke in a conversation with The Block. “The market already expects a […]

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ForkLog 58 11.09.2024

US Inflation Slows as Bitcoin Struggles to Hold $56,500

In August, the annual inflation rate in the US stood at 2.5%, down from 2.9% the previous month. This figure matched market expectations. On a monthly basis, the consumer price index rose by 0.2%, consistent with July’s increase. The result aligns with the consensus forecast. Excluding food and energy prices, the index increased by 0.3% […]

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ForkLog 9 06.09.2024

Diverging Views on Bitcoin’s September Prospects

The reduction of the Federal Reserve’s key interest rate and the resilience of the US economy in September may have a greater impact on Bitcoin’s price than the typically negative seasonality of this month. This was stated by Cointelegraph by Tyr Capital’s CIO Ed Hindi. “The chances of the first cryptocurrency closing the month above […]

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ForkLog 9 04.09.2024

Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin Correction to $50,000

The price of the leading cryptocurrency could correct to $50,000, with altcoins potentially depreciating even more. This forecast was presented by former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes. According to him, this scenario will remain relevant until the Federal Reserve’s meeting in September. The pressure factor will persist in the money market, where yields on reverse repo […]

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ForkLog 2 04.09.2024

Bitfinex Predicts Bitcoin Could Fall to $40,000

The price of the leading cryptocurrency could plummet to $40,000 following a Federal Reserve rate cut in a bearish scenario, according to Bitfinex, as reported by CoinDesk. Experts believe that a 25 basis point policy easing would be positive for markets. However, a 50 basis point cut might initially lead to a 5–8% surge, followed […]

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ForkLog 12 03.09.2024

Arthur Hayes Attributes Bitcoin’s Decline to Liquidity Shortage

The spread between reverse repo operations o/n and the yield on four-week US Treasury bills at ~0.9% limits the liquidity available for purchasing risk assets like Bitcoin, according to former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes. My theory on why Fed rate cuts aren’t going to plan. Since JAYPOW annc Sept rate cut at J-Hole, $BTC down […]

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ForkLog 9 02.09.2024

Robust Economic Data Triggers Outflow from Crypto Funds

From August 25 to 31, cryptocurrency investment funds experienced an outflow of $305 million, following an inflow of $543 million the previous week, according to CoinShares. Data: CoinShares. Analysts attributed the reversal in dynamics to macroeconomic data from the US, which reduced the likelihood of a 50 basis point rate cut by the Fed. Experts […]

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ForkLog 9 27.08.2024

Bitcoin Expected to Trade Sideways Between $62,000 and $67,000

Market uncertainty is likely to keep the price of the leading cryptocurrency within a narrow range of $62,000 to $67,000 in the near term, according to QCP Capital. QCP: Post-Jackson Hole, the desk saw aggressive Call Spread buying, but also witnessed heavy selling of calls around the 100k strike out to Mar 2025. While the […]

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ForkLog 8 26.08.2024

Fed Rate Cut Signals Boost Crypto Inflows to $543 Million

Inflows into cryptocurrency investment funds reached $543 million from August 18 to 24, up from $30 million the previous week, according to CoinShares. Data: CoinShares. Analysts attributed the strengthening positive trend to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole symposium, during which he confirmed the possibility of a key rate cut in […]

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ForkLog 13 22.08.2024

Dovish Fed Minutes Boost Bitcoin Bullish Sentiment

Open interest in bitcoin futures surged from $30.21 billion to $31.92 billion following increased prospects of a Fed policy easing in September. The reduction in selling pressure from Mt.Gox clients and the German government, combined with heightened volatility, set the stage for renewed growth. Overbought conditions in several technical indicators could pose a challenge. On […]

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ForkLog 43 17.08.2024

Robert Kiyosaki Criticizes the Fed, Urges Bitcoin Investment

Author of the bestseller “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” and entrepreneur Robert Kiyosaki has criticized the U.S. Federal Reserve and once again urged the purchase of gold, silver, and the leading cryptocurrency. WHY do people look to the Fed for guidance? The Fed is the problem. People as “Are we in recession?” All a person needs […]

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ForkLog 16 14.08.2024

US Inflation Slows Further as Bitcoin Dips Below $60,000

In July, annual inflation in the United States reached 2.9%, down from 3% the previous month. This figure surpassed market expectations, which had anticipated a continuation of the previous growth rate. On a monthly basis, the consumer price index rose by 0.2% following a 0.1% decline in June. This result matched the consensus forecast. Excluding […]

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