Bitcoin's price has started moving closely with the S&P 500 for the first time in months, raising concerns among analysts about a possible major price crash. Historically, when Bitcoin's correlation with stock markets spikes, it often precedes sharp declines, sometimes wiping out half its value in weeks. Recent data shows increased Bitcoin outflows from exchanges and reduced trading activity, indicating investor caution. Institutional investors are also reacting, with futures trading volume surging as they prepare for potential volatility. This trend, driven by Federal Reserve rate hikes, challenges Bitcoin's role as a diversification tool and suggests traders should brace for significant turbulence ahead.
Bitcoin recently rallied to $65,086, its highest close since late June, driven mainly by softer US inflation data that lowered expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes. However, Bitfinex reports that this rally lacks sustained spot buying and depe...
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has identified a potential "inverted head and shoulders" bottom pattern in Bitcoin's price, suggesting a possible shift in momentum. However, he cautions that the pattern is unconventional and not yet confirmed. Meanwhile,...
Ethereum rose 3.17% to $1,923.53, outperforming Bitcoin's modest 0.18% gain to $64,588.87, signaling an early rotation toward large-cap altcoins. Despite this, overall market activity slowed, with declines in DeFi, stablecoin, and derivatives trading...
Ether has surged about 11% over the past week, outperforming other major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, which rose 4%. This rise is driven by $96 million inflows into U.S. spot ether ETFs, mainly BlackRock’s low-fee funds, while Grayscale’s higher-fe...
Bitcoin's price surged to nearly $65,000 following softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data for June, easing fears of Federal Reserve rate hikes. However, on-chain data reveals two main groups of investors—long-term holders who bought near last year'...
