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ForkLog 20 02.05.2025

US Economic Slowdown Seen as Boon for Cryptocurrencies, Says Expert

The easing of inflation concerns in the United States and hopes for a rate cut by the Fed are positive factors for cryptocurrencies. This conclusion was shared by BRN’s leading analyst Valentin Fournier in a comment for The Block. “As inflation approaches the Fed’s target of 2%, expectations for multiple rate cuts are strengthening. This […]

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ForkLog 6 23.04.2025

Trump’s Shift in Rhetoric Spurs Enthusiasm in Crypto Derivatives Market

The current rise of Bitcoin to $94,000, following conciliatory comments by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding tariffs and the head of the Fed, was accompanied by an increase in funding rates and open interest (OI) on perpetual contracts. According to Velo, the total volume of open positions soared by 10% to $17.83 billion. The pace […]

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ForkLog 15 23.04.2025

Bitcoin’s Ascent Tied to Federal Reserve Independence Concerns, Says Standard Chartered

The leading cryptocurrency is poised to appreciate if threats to the independence of the Federal Reserve persist. This conclusion was reached by Standard Chartered, as reported by The Block. According to experts, in such a scenario, digital gold will serve as a decentralized hedge against traditional financial systems. The primary role of the asset is […]

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ForkLog 8 21.04.2025

Experts Highlight Bitcoin’s Revival as a Safe-Haven Asset

The surge of Bitcoin above $87,000, amidst new gold records and continued stock declines, indicates potential growth in institutional capital inflow into the leading cryptocurrency, according to QCP Capital. Asia Colour — 21 Apr 25 1/ Bitcoin staged an Easter resurrection of its own, surging past $87K during early Asia hours and clawing back much […]

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ForkLog 7 17.04.2025

Glassnode flags bitcoin’s “remarkable” resilience amid a trade war

The current correction has deepened to 33%, compared with 50% or more in previous cycles. Most investors endured drawdowns of up to -23.6%; in earlier cycles, losses reached 61.8-78.6%. The share of coins in profit remains high at an equilibrium 75%. Bitcoin trades above $80,000, keeping the drawdown this cycle well below those in previous […]

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ForkLog 11 16.04.2025

Bitcoin Fails to Prove Itself as a Safe Haven Asset, Experts Say

While gold continues to set records amid new volleys in the trade war, Bitcoin is not behaving as a “safe haven asset,” according to a report by QCP Capital. Asia Colour — 16 Apr 25 1/ The real negotiations begin now. After unleashing shock-and-awe tariffs, the U.S. is already shifting tone — offering exemptions and […]

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ForkLog 9 16.04.2025

China’s Authorities Allegedly Sell Seized Cryptocurrencies Abroad

Local authorities in China are reportedly using private companies to sell confiscated cryptocurrencies overseas to bolster their budgets. This information comes from transactional and court documents cited by Reuters. The lack of clear regulations on how officials should handle seized cryptocurrencies has led to “inconsistent and opaque approaches.” Some legal experts fear this could foster […]

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ForkLog 12 16.04.2025

Coinbase Predicts End of ‘Crypto Winter’ by Late 2025

The trade war and its potential escalation have ushered in a new ‘crypto winter’, yet a ‘constructive outlook’ is advised for the latter half of 2025, according to a report by Coinbase. Analysts have noted a shift to a bear market following the stabilization of Bitcoin and the COIN50 index, which tracks price changes of […]

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ForkLog 10 15.04.2025

Opinion: Crypto Market Pauses Amid US-China Geopolitical Tensions

Bitcoin is expected to consolidate within the $80,000-90,000 range. The US Treasury will inject an additional $100 billion into the financial system by the end of April. The correlation between bitcoin’s price and global liquidity changes stands at 83%. In bitcoin options expiring by June, puts dominate as market participants hedge against potential “surprises” from […]

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ForkLog 10 10.04.2025

US Inflation Slows, Bitcoin Shows Tepid Reaction

In March, annual inflation in the US reached 2.4% (the lowest since September), down from 2.8% the previous month. Economists had anticipated a decrease to 2.5%. On a monthly basis, the consumer price index fell by 0.1%, compared to a 0.2% increase in February. This marks the first negative rate in nearly five years. The […]

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ForkLog 6 10.04.2025

Kaiko: ‘Liberation Day’ Fuels Investor Pessimism in Crypto Markets

Interest in Bitcoin put options dominates for May-June, while calls are focused on December expirations. Market participants anticipate a retaliatory move from Beijing in response to Trump’s actions, posing a threat to the current rally. Bitcoin derivatives markets show weak demand for bullish positions following President Donald Trump’s ‘liberation’ tariffs, as investors reassess their prospects […]

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ForkLog 113 09.04.2025

QCP Capital Questions Trump’s and Fed’s Readiness to Support Markets

Global markets are currently counting on either a put from U.S. President Donald Trump or a Fed put. However, both options seem uncertain in the near term, which could push Bitcoin below $75,000, according to QCP Capital. Asia Colour — 9 Apr 25 1/ Markets extended their declines overnight after the U.S. slapped a fresh […]

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