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PCE Report Triggers Gold Slide, Analyst Warns Fed Rate Cut Could Deepen Losses

PCE Report Triggers Gold Slide, Analyst Warns Fed Rate Cut Could Deepen LossesOn Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, gold experienced a decline in value, coinciding with the U.S. Commerce Department’s release of the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index data. The PCE climbed by 2% in July, aligning perfectly with market expectations. During the day, gold hit a low of $2,495, but it later bounced back, crossing the […]

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US Bitcoin ETFs See $71.73M in Outflows as 5 Funds Take a Hit

US Bitcoin ETFs See .73M in Outflows as 5 Funds Take a HitOn Thursday, the 12 U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced $71.73 million in outflows, with reductions seen across five distinct funds. Notably, Grayscale’s ETHE led the spot ether ETFs, which faced $1.77 million in outflows, by losing $5.35 million. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Face Outflows During the trading sessions on Aug. 29, the collective […]

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Understanding the Difference Between Spot and Futures Crypto ETFs

Understanding the Difference Between Spot and Futures Crypto ETFsThis year, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved 12 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and nine spot ether ETFs. Here’s a deep dive into the distinctions between spot and futures crypto asset exchange-traded products (ETPs), offering essential insights for investors navigating the ever-evolving world of crypto investments. Spot vs. Futures: Navigating the Crypto ETF […]

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Gold’s Bull Run Inspires Bitcoin Forecasts: Insights From Fred Krueger and Jack Mallers

Gold’s Bull Run Inspires Bitcoin Forecasts: Insights From Fred Krueger and Jack MallersGold has been on an impressive streak in recent times, hinting at underlying economic worries, according to bitcoin proponent Fred Krueger’s latest analysis. He speculates that bitcoin might soon follow a similar trajectory, fueled by broader financial factors. Jack Mallers, the founder of Strike, shares this sentiment, asserting that “bitcoin is the best expression of […]

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Arthur Hayes Predicts $100K Bitcoin by Year-End — Expects ‘Glorious’ Crypto Bull Market in 2025 With BTC Reaching $1M

Arthur Hayes Predicts 0K Bitcoin by Year-End — Expects ‘Glorious’ Crypto Bull Market in 2025 With BTC Reaching MBitmex co-founder Arthur Hayes predicts bitcoin will reach $100K by late 2024 and could hit $1 million by 2025. He attributes this to U.S. Treasury liquidity injections and anticipates a “glorious” crypto bull market in 2025. Hayes has outlined various factors driving explosive growth in bitcoin and broader financial markets. Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin Surge […]

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Crypto.com Opposes Proposed US Ban on Prediction Markets and Event Contracts

Crypto.com Opposes Proposed US Ban on Prediction Markets and Event ContractsCrypto.com Senior Vice President Steve Humenik has joined Coinbase by voicing opposition to a proposed rule change by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) that could lead to the prohibition of prediction markets in the United States. In a letter to the CFTC, Humenik expressed concerns about the implications of the proposed regulation, urging the […]

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Fedwatch Tool and Polymarket Point to Highly Probable Rate Cuts by the Fed

Fedwatch Tool and Polymarket Point to Highly Probable Rate Cuts by the FedFollowing the recent volatility in global equity markets, some analysts suggest that the U.S. Federal Reserve might implement an emergency rate cut before September. In addition, market predictions are leaning toward a rate cut at the September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. The key question is the extent of this cut. According to CME’s […]

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Markets in Freefall: US Stocks Plummet and Crypto Crashes After Shocking Jobs Report

Markets in Freefall: US Stocks Plummet and Crypto Crashes After Shocking Jobs ReportFollowing a heinous jobs report, questions are arising about whether the United States will experience a soft landing or if a full-fledged recession is on the horizon. All five major U.S. stock market indices saw notable declines on Friday, and the crypto economy fell by 5.82% to reach $2.2 trillion. Crypto Economy and U.S. Stocks […]

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All Eyes on the Fed: Steady Rates Anticipated, September Reduction Likely

All Eyes on the Fed: Steady Rates Anticipated, September Reduction LikelyThe U.S. Federal Reserve is set to convene its monthly Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting to evaluate the state of the economy and determine if the central bank should adjust the federal funds rate. The prevailing market sentiment suggests that the FOMC members are likely to maintain the current rate this week, with a […]

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From Microstrategy to Gamestop — Backed Introduces 5 New Tokenized Equities

From Microstrategy to Gamestop — Backed Introduces 5 New Tokenized EquitiesBacked, a firm specializing in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, has launched five new tokenized equities. The newly introduced tokens represent stocks of prominent companies, offering non-U.S. investors exposure to these assets via blockchain technology. RWA Firm Backed Launches 5 Tokenized Stocks Backed‘s new tokenized equities include bMSFT (Microsoft), bGME (Gamestop), bMSTR (Microstrategy), bTSLA (Tesla), and […]

SEC Chair Gary Gensler Ends Tenure a Year Early to Avoid Trump’s Axe