Bank of America now expects the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates three times in 2026, totaling a 75 basis point increase. This shift from earlier views signals a more hawkish Fed stance to combat inflation, which could reduce liquidity and weigh on risk assets like Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Deutsche Bank also forecasts rate hikes, though some institutions still expect stable rates. Higher borrowing costs typically make safer assets more attractive, potentially causing downward pressure on crypto prices throughout 2026.
Cryptocurrency prices are fluctuating with Bitcoin trading above $64,400, up 1.11%, and Ethereum around $1,734, up 0.86%. Several altcoins show mixed performance, with some like LAB and DEXE experiencing significant gains of over 20%, while others li...
Grayscale Investments highlights that Bitcoin's recent underperformance compared to equities and gold aligns with rising Federal Reserve rate expectations. Since late February, equities have gained 9%, Bitcoin has dropped 1%, and gold has fallen 20%,...
Cryptocurrency prices exhibit mixed trends, with Bitcoin trading above $64,000 and Ethereum around $1,734. While some coins like RAIN and LAB show significant gains, others like SOL and XLM experience declines. This varied performance reflects ongoin...
Prediction market Kalshi shows traders assigning only a 19% to 22% chance that bitcoin will surpass $100,000 before January 2027, with over $10 million wagered on timing contracts. Bitcoin is down about 27% year-to-date in 2026 and trades near $64,60...
Bitcoin rebounded from a low of $63,197 to reach an intraday high of $65,555 amid easing geopolitical tensions due to US-Iran peace talks. The recovery pushed bitcoin's market cap above $1.3 trillion, reflecting renewed investor confidence despite a ...
