Bitcoin Nears $62K as Crypto Rebounds on Jobs Report and Rate Cut Hopes

On Friday, the global crypto market saw a boost in value, with bitcoin (BTC) climbing 2.29%, approaching the $62,000 mark at 9:30 a.m. EDT. Ethereum (ETH) joined the upward trend, gaining a more modest 1.6%, pushing toward the $2,400 level. Bitcoin and Ethereum Climb Following U.S. Jobs Report This rebound came on Oct. 4 after … Read more

CME Fedwatch Favors Half-Point Cut Ahead of FOMC Meeting

In just 40 days, the U.S. Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will gather to decide whether the central bank will lower the benchmark interest rate. This pivotal moment occurs two days after the 2024 U.S. Election Day. As it stands, CME futures data suggests that a half-point reduction is currently viewed as more probable than … Read more

Fed’s 50bps Reduction Triggers $321M in Digital Asset Inflows, Coinshares Reports

Digital asset investment products recorded inflows of $321 million in the second consecutive week of positive activity, according to a report by Coinshares. The surge in inflows is largely attributed to the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) decision to cut interest rates by 50 basis points (bps). Coinshares: U.S. Leads Digital Asset Inflows According to … Read more

JPMorgan Forecasts Potential 50bps Rate Cut in November Following Recent Fed Move

JPMorgan Chase sees the possibility of the Federal Reserve making another significant rate cut in November, possibly by 50 basis points. The bank, which predicted this week’s half-point cut, believes further reductions are likely if the job market weakens. While some other Wall Street firms have adjusted their outlooks, JPMorgan remains confident in its forecast, … Read more

Impact of Fed Rate Cuts on Crypto Markets, Bybit Executive Weighs In

Bybit’s head of institution has shared his insights into the possible effects of the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts on the cryptocurrency market. “We anticipate that the recent rate cut could enhance market sentiment and encourage both retail and institutional investors to diversify their portfolios by exploring and investing in cryptocurrencies,” he opined. Bybit’s Chris Aruliah … Read more

Markets Await Fed Decision: Bitcoin Spikes, Gold Drops, Stocks Wobble

Bitcoin saw its value leap to $61,331 on Tuesday, just a day before members of the U.S. Federal Reserve convene to discuss a potential rate cut for federal funds. While BTC posted a 5% gain, stock markets exhibited mixed signals, hovering near previous highs, and gold dipped more than half a percent that day. Bitcoin … Read more