Standard Chartered: Bitcoin Could Hit $125K Under Trump, $75K Under Harris

Standard Chartered has reaffirmed its projection that bitcoin will hit new all-time highs by the end of 2024, regardless of the U.S. election outcome. The bank’s digital assets head predicts bitcoin could reach $125,000 under Trump or $75,000 under Harris, with temporary drops under a Harris presidency. Regulatory concerns loom, but other factors, like U.S. … Read more

Trump Victory Could Boost Bitcoin to $90K — Harris Win Might Sink BTC to $30K Level, Says Bernstein

Bitcoin may rise to $90,000 by the end of the year if former U.S. President Donald Trump wins the presidential election, according to brokerage and research firm Bernstein. The firm’s analysts believe that Trump’s pro-crypto stance and regulatory reforms could boost the cryptocurrency market while a Kamala Harris victory may cause bitcoin to fall below … Read more

Trump-Harris Debate Expected to Drive Crypto Volatility, QCP Capital Says

QCP Capital notes that the highly anticipated debate between former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris may have a significant impact on the crypto market. Both figures, who are among the most polarizing in recent U.S. political history, are expected to influence price action in the days leading up to the debate. … Read more

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Record $74 Million in Outflows, Grayscale Funds Lead Losses

On Sept. 4, 2024, the 12 U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw $37.29 million in outflows, while their ethereum counterparts, the nine spot ether ETFs, experienced roughly $37.51 million in reductions. Grayscale’s GBTC and ETHE Lead Withdrawals Both bitcoin and ethereum ETFs saw money flowing out on Wednesday, with nearly identical divestments. According to … Read more

US Banking Regulator Calls for Stronger Oversight of Crypto Risks

Acting Comptroller Michael Hsu has emphasized the importance of proactive oversight in managing crypto risks. He cited the 2022 crypto market collapse, with a $2 trillion loss, where effective supervision kept banks stable. Hsu emphasized the need for vigilant supervision as digital assets and fintech increasingly integrate with traditional banking, presenting new challenges and risks. … Read more

Bitcoin ETFs Drop $287M While Ether ETFs Shed $47M in Early September Trading

On Tuesday, U.S. spot bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) kicked off the week with notable outflows. Bitcoin ETFs collectively saw $287.78 million withdrawn, while ether ETFs experienced $47.40 million in outflows. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Start the Week With Outflows Sept. 3 proved challenging for the 12 bitcoin ETFs, which reported a combined net … Read more

Analysts Anticipate Bitcoin Falling to $40K Level as Fed Rate Cuts Loom

Bitfinex’s analysts expect bitcoin’s price to potentially drop to the low $50,000s or mid $40,000s if the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates this month. The “historical price action for September also aligns with our view of a projected 20 percent drop in bitcoin prices following a rate cut,” the Bitfinex analysts said. Bitfinex Predicts Bitcoin … Read more

Bitcoin ETFs Lose $105M in Outflows as Ether ETFs Snap Losing Streak

On Wednesday, spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced $105.19 million in outflows, while spot ethereum ETFs managed to break their nine-day losing streak, pulling in $5.84 million in inflows. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Face $105M Outflow, Ethereum ETFs Bounce Back The biggest hit among spot bitcoin ETFs was ARKB, which saw a loss of $59.27 million. … Read more