This week, the decision from the Fed regarding interest rates and inflation statements for November will be released. These are both expected to trigger market volatility. As the year wraps up, Bloomberg is predicting that several key events this week will lead to increased stock market volatility. The first of these is the decision by the Fed on interest rates. Ever since the record increases in interest rates back in March 2022, market watchers have been even more on edge regarding...
Read More »Treasury Yields Inch Higher Ahead of Fed Meeting, Bitcoin Price at $42K
Traders are on edge, eagerly watching the Federal Reserve meeting for clues about prospective interest rate changes. Amid eventful financial dynamics, US Treasury yields edged higher earlier today, while the crypto market, specifically Bitcoin (BTC), is experiencing a downturn with the coin’s price plummeting to $42,000. The simultaneous rise in Treasury yields and the drop in Bitcoin’s price prompts discussions about the relationship between traditional and crypto markets. Historically,...
Read More »Analysts Believe Bitcoin Begins Early Bull Run and May Hit $50,000 This Month
Analysts are bullish on Bitcoin’s chance of rally and are suggesting that the king coin may have begun a rally and could hit $50,000 in weeks. A Bitcoin analyst has said that Bitcoin (BTC) is already displaying signs of an early bull market, while another predicts $50,000 this month. This means that BTC could end the year considerably higher than its current price of $43,573, according to CoinMarketCap. Bitcoin has gained more than 13% in the past week, continuing its bull rally. According...
Read More »New ETF Proposal Linked to MicroStrategy Stocks Aims for Monthly Payouts to Investors
The fund would use investor capital to buy call options on MSTR while simultaneously selling put options. The premiums collected from these transactions would then be distributed to shareholders as monthly yields. An investment firm YieldMax directed a request to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeking regulatory approval for an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that offers monthly income tied to MicroStrategy derivatives. If granted the green light, the ETF is scheduled to launch in...
Read More »Fidelity’s FBTC Spot Bitcoin ETF Inches Closer to SEC Approval on DTCC List
As the growing anticipation for a spot Bitcoin ETF approval continues to propel BTC prices higher, Jurrien Timmer, Fidelity’s director of global macro, believes the crypto asset could surge to over $1 billion in 2038. Fidelity Investments achieves a significant milestone as its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), known as FBTC, makes its appearance on the active and pre-launch list of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). The move places the financial services...
Read More »VanEck Releases List of 15 Predictions for Crypto Industry in 2024
One of the 2024 predictions is the emergence of at least one breakout blockchain game that will surpass a million daily active users as Web3 gaming continues to vie for mainstream adoption. Asset manager VanEck has made 15 forecasts for the crypto industry in 2024. In what it terms a “speculative expedition”, the New York-based firm touches many corners of the cryptoverse with mentions of the highly anticipated Spot Bitcoin ETFs, peak NFT season, and KYC regulations in DeFi. A Relatively...
Read More »UK Crypto Industry Growing Faster than the US Crypto Market
Although far behind the United States in terms of revenue and the number of users, the UK crypto industry maintains a strong pace of growth, growing much faster than the world’s largest crypto market. According to data presented by AltIndex.com, the UK crypto industry grossed $1.9bn this year, showing a massive 137% year-over-year growth. This figure is expected to double and hit $3.77bn by 2027. The Fastest-Growing Crypto Industry Among the Top Five Markets Over the years, the United Kingdom...
Read More »Bitcoin Bull Run 2.0: Surge in Price amid Subdued Interest
Despite the subdued overall interest, a group that remains consistently passionate is the die-hard Bitcoin maximalists. In recent weeks, Bitcoin price has once again captured the attention of the financial industry as it surged above $44,000, a level not seen since May 2022. However, this rally seems to lack the fervor and widespread interest that accompanied previous bull cycles, according to a Bloomberg report. Despite Bitcoin Price Growth, Interest Remain Subdued A notable indicator of...
Read More »Sotheby’s Makes Historic Leap into Bitcoin NFT Realm through Shroomtoshi’s Ordinals Art Auction
BitcoinShrooms uses pixelated art from the 1980s that is permanently stored on the Bitcoin blockchain through the Ordinals protocol. Venturing into the world of Bitcoin NFT artwork, the renowned auction house Sotheby’s introduces its first-ever sale titled “Bitcoin Ordinals”, featuring pixel art by an anonymous crypto artist known as Shroomtoshi. This one-of-a-kind auction, which runs until December 13th, features three exclusive pieces from Shroomtoshi’s captivating “Bitcoin Shrooms”...
Read More »Crypto Policies Take Center Stage at Republican Presidential Debate
The Republican presidential debate discussed several issues including regulation to protect the sector as well as safeguarding crypto users. The Republican presidential debate in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on Wednesday, delved into cryptocurrency policies and regulation. Vivek Ramaswamy, who stood out for integrating crypto into his campaign, did not hesitate to address the industry’s challenges. In response to a query about his crypto policy, Ramaswamy referenced the recent legal turmoil...
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