The Federal Reserve’s recent policy signal has sent shockwaves through financial markets and had a significant effect on cryptocurrency, particularly Bitcoin. By lowering its policy rate by 25 basis points to 3.75-4.00 percent range, they made clear that their December rate cut is no longer guaranteed; markets now estimate an 18 percent chance of rate...
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Bitcoin and Ether Options Expected to Expire Amid Fed Meeting and Tech Earnings
As October 31st approaches, cryptocurrency markets could experience dramatic volatility due to the expiration of approximately $17 billion worth of options on Deribit for both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH). This event occurs concurrent with both U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy meeting as well as major technology company earnings reports that may impact market dynamics. At...
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Miners Will Benefit from New Incentive Layer After Bitcoin Halving
The April 2024 Bitcoin Halving reduced block rewards from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC, increasing pressure on miner profitability and network security. To compensate, Bitcoin introduced an incentive layer in order to bolster miner economics while maintaining network integrity. Impact of 2024 Halving on Miner Economics The Halving Event effectively cut revenue per block for...
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U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF Balances Turn Negative Without BlackRock’s IBIT
U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have undergone dramatic change this year, signaling an alarming trend: without substantial inflows from BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), this sector would likely experience net outflows. BlackRock’s Prominence in Bitcoin ETFs As of October 2025, IBIT has attracted approximately $28.1 billion in net inflows, representing 61% of the $26.9...
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Why Are Bitcoin Prices Surging? Discover What Is Driving Crypto Markets.
Bitcoin recently reached $115,000, reigniting interest in the cryptocurrency market. This rally can be attributed to macroeconomic factors, institutional adoption and technical indicators all working in concert to fuel this surge. One significant driver for Bitcoin’s price increase has been the launch of U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These ETFs have seen record inflows...
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From Outflows to Inflows: Bitcoin ETPs Experience Rebound in Market Following Unexpected Economic Update
Bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs) have experienced a remarkable reversal, moving from significant outflows to significant inflows due to unexpected economic developments and changing investor sentiment. Economic Surprises Drive Investor Interest Recent economic data has caught markets by surprise, forcing them to reconsider monetary policy expectations. Softer-than-anticipated inflation figures have fuelled speculation that central banks may...
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Bitcoin Aims at Record Monthly Close: 5 Key Factors Fuelling BTC this Week
Bitcoin (BTC) has reached new highs this week, trading above $115,000 at Monday, October 27. This represents an impressive turnaround from its mid-October dip to $103,000 due to renewed institutional interest and favorable macroeconomic conditions. Here are five factors influencing its trajectory this week. Bitcoin’s recent rally can be traced to a surge in institutional...
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Bitcoin Is No Inflation Hedge, But Survives When the Dollar Fails to Hold its Ground: NYDIG
Bitcoin has often been seen as an inflation hedge, according to research conducted by NYDIG, but the reality may be more nuanced. Bitcoin does not behave consistently like traditional inflation hedges such as gold or Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS); instead it tends to thrive during periods of weak U.S. dollar performance — making it more...
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Bitcoin Recoups Nearly Half Its Losses from October Crash Amid Fed Rate-Cut Expectations
New York — Bitcoin (BTC) has made an impressive recovery, recovering nearly half the losses it sustained from its October crash. On Monday, BTC crossed back above $109,000 thanks to growing expectations that an interest rate cut will occur from the U.S. Federal Reserve. Market Recovery Gains Impetus After experiencing an abrupt decrease to below...
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Jeff Booth Is Urging You to Commit More of Your Time to Bitcoin
Jeff Booth, an influential proponent and entrepreneur of Bitcoin, is encouraging individuals to store more time, energy, and economic value into it rather than simply viewing it as an investment asset. His comments during a podcast interview reignited discussion surrounding its role as time savings technology rather than simply an asset investment vehicle. Bitcoin as...
