US one-year inflation expectations increased to 4.8% in May, up from previous readings, signaling persistent inflation concerns. This rise challenges the idea that Bitcoin acts as a reliable hedge against inflation, as studies show it behaves more like a high-risk asset sensitive to macroeconomic shifts rather than a stable store of value. While Bitcoin's correlation with inflation expectations has grown since 2020, its price often falls during inflation spikes due to fears of Fed tightening. Investors remain divided on whether Bitcoin is a true inflation hedge or a volatile macro trade, especially as inflation expectations influence central bank policies and market liquidity.
The CLARITY Act, which could regulate cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, has a 70% chance of passing before the August recess, according to Galaxy Digital's Alex Thorn. The bill has bipartisan support but faces challenges over ethics provisions rest...
Bitcoin and Ethereum prices remained stable over the weekend, with Bitcoin trading between $76,100 and $78,000 and Ethereum struggling to break out, indicating low volatility in major cryptocurrencies. Meanwhile, AI-focused tokens like Near Protocol ...
XRP ETFs attracted $42 million in net inflows over the past week, while Bitcoin ETFs experienced a significant outflow of $1.4 billion. This suggests investors are rotating their crypto exposure, favoring XRP amid pressure on Bitcoin and Ethereum pro...
Cryptocurrency markets exhibit varied price changes, with Bitcoin trading around $77,438, slightly up by 0.28%. Altcoins such as NEAR and ONDO show significant gains of 32.59% and 15.75% respectively, indicating strong investor interest in these toke...
Bitcoin has shown little movement, trading near $77,200 despite positive regulatory news, as global markets focus on geopolitical issues like the Strait of Hormuz disruption affecting commodity prices and inflation fears. Oil prices stay high around ...
