Macro and traditional finance
Bitcoin at $77,500 ignores expensive oil ahead of Fed decision
Why it matters: The Fed's rate decision will determine Bitcoin's short-term trajectory: a hike could increase pressure on risk assets.
Key week for Bitcoin: Fed decision and CLARITY Act vote
Why it matters: A rate hike and the outcome of the CLARITY Act vote will set the market's direction for weeks to come.
Fed Chair Warsh Caught in Rate Trap as Inflation Tops 3%
Why it matters: Fed tightening reduces liquidity, which historically weighs on bitcoin and the crypto market.
Trump demands rate cuts ahead of Fed meeting, market expects hike
Why it matters: A rate hike could hit risk assets, including bitcoin, while Trump's pressure creates uncertainty for markets.
Trump demands rate cuts, market expects Fed hike to 3.75%
Why it matters: The Fed's decision on Wednesday will determine the trajectory of risk assets, including bitcoin, amid political pressure from Trump.
Bitcoin ETFs see $462.7M outflow ahead of Fed, BoE, and BoJ meetings
Why it matters: Three central bank meetings will set the macro backdrop for risk assets; a hawkish signal could keep funds in stablecoins and increase pressure on BTC.
Bitcoin Retreats to $76,800 After U.S. Core Inflation Rises
Why it matters: Accelerating core inflation strengthens expectations of Fed tightening, weighing on Bitcoin and high-risk assets.
Goldman Sachs expects a 25 bps Fed rate hike next week
Why it matters: The Fed rate directly affects liquidity and the price of bitcoin, and the market is awaiting next week's meeting.
BTC falls to $77,000 ahead of expected Sept. 16 Fed rate hike
Why it matters: A rate hike would increase pressure on risk assets, but U.S. Treasury liquidity measures could soften the blow to the crypto market.
Folkender: Fed rate hike next week would be a mistake
Why it matters: The Fed's decision will set bitcoin's and risk assets' short-term direction: a rate hike could increase pressure on the crypto market.
Oil outpaces bitcoin and gold ahead of Fed decision
Why it matters: Wednesday's Fed decision will determine whether crypto and gold keep falling under pressure from rising rates.
Oil beats bitcoin and gold before Fed meeting
Why it matters: Wednesday's Fed decision will determine whether crypto and gold keep falling under rate pressure while oil rises on geopolitics.
Oil Outpaces Bitcoin and Gold Ahead of Fed Decision
Why it matters: Wednesday's Fed decision will determine further pressure on cryptocurrencies and gold.
Oil Beats Bitcoin and Gold Before Fed Decision
Why it matters: Wednesday's Fed decision will determine whether crypto assets continue to fall under pressure from rising rates.
Oil Outperforms Bitcoin and Gold Ahead of Fed Meeting
Why it matters: Wednesday's Fed decision will set the direction for the crypto market: tighter policy weighs on risk assets, while the oil shock amplifies inflation risks.
Strategist: Bitcoin's Growth Catalysts Are Rates and Distrust in Fiat
Why it matters: Arguments about U.S. debt and yield curve control reinforce bitcoin's narrative as a hedge against fiat debasement.
Bitcoin holds near $77,000 as Asian markets fall on inflation
Why it matters: Bitcoin is showing resilience to macro shocks, which could reinforce its status as a safe-haven asset.
CICC: Fed Should Raise Rates in September to Preserve Policy Credibility
Why it matters: A September rate hike would increase pressure on the crypto market and risk assets, while weaker data would give the Fed reason to pause.
Drone strike on Saudi Aramco pipeline lifts Brent to $109, bitcoin falls to $76,611
Why it matters: Higher oil prices from supply disruptions intensify inflation pressure and raise the odds of Fed tightening, weighing on risk assets including crypto.
Market prices in 87% odds of a Fed rate hike ahead of meeting
Why it matters: A hawkish Fed and rising yields weigh on risk assets, including bitcoin, ahead of the September 15-16 meeting.