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Bitcoin Slips as Macro Clouds Loom Over Market

Bitwise Asset Management President Teddy Fusaro discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook as investors await the latest consumer price index (CPI) data and the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s last meeting out this week. Plus, insights into launching the Bitwise Web3 ETF and institutional activity.

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Markets

Bitcoin and Ether Fall Slightly as Macro Clouds Loom Over Market

The market downturn is likely influenced by some de-risking ahead of Thursday's release of inflation data, one crypto analyst says.

El gráfico de la cotización de bitcoin en las últimas 24 horas muestra una ligera caída hacia US$19.000. (CoinDesk)

Markets

Valkyrie Funds, Ark Invest Say Crypto Has Hit ‘Bottom’ Amid Recession Woes

Frank Downing, director of research at Ark Invest and Steven McClurg, co-founder of asset management firm Valkyrie, joined “First Mover” to discuss the state of crypto, the economy and their respective crypto-focused separate managed accounts.

Frank Downing, director of research at Ark Invest (left) and Steven McClurg, co-founder of asset management firm Valkyrie (ARK Invest/Valkyrie).

Markets

Powell’s Interest-rate Antibiotics Could Succeed, but Not Without Risk

Rate hikes are potentially lethal, but could successfully cure inflation and ultimately revitalize the economy.

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Opinion

What the Black Plague Can Teach Us About Today's Jobs Report

History may explain why the U.S. labor force remains strong amid attempts by the Federal Reserve to slow the economy.

Death takes its toll from capital in "Der Rychman," a 15th century work by Hans Holbein. (nga.gov)

Markets

US Jobs Growth Slows Less Than Expected; Bitcoin Slips From $20K

The monthly employment situation report released by the Labor Department has become one of the most important economic indicators to watch as the Federal Reserve evaluates the state of the economy.

The U.S. government released its latest jobs figures Friday (David McNew/Getty Images)

Markets

Crucial US Jobs Report Could Test Fed's Resolve, Bitcoin's Resilience

Friday's report from the U.S. Labor Department on nonfarm payrolls is expected to show an addition of 250,000 jobs in September, a slowdown from the 315,000 reported for August.

Traders de bitcoin permanecen atentos a los informes de empleo de noviembre. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Videos

Bitcoin Builds Bullish Momentum But Some Analysts Expect Renewed Dollar Strength

Bitcoin (BTC) continues to build bullish momentum, hoping that the U.S. Federal Reserve and other central banks will pivot away from aggressive monetary policy. Yet, some observers are unconvinced the Fed will abandon or dramatically slow the so-called liquidity tightening anytime soon, and they expect renewed dollar strength. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Bitcoin Gains Momentum on Fed Pivot Narrative

Bitcoin (BTC) continues to build bullish momentum on the expectation that the U.S. Federal Reserve and other major central banks would slow tightening. Arca Portfolio Manager David Nage discusses his crypto markets analysis, investor sentiment, and consumer trends. “A lot of people are on pause, they’re in neutral,” Nage said.

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Markets

Bitcoin Gains Momentum on Fed Pivot Narrative, but Some Banks Anticipate Dollar Rebound

Bitcoin rose above $20,000 soon before press time, extending Monday's "ISM-induced" gains as dollar continued to lose ground.

Bitcoin rose past $20K during European hours. (Highcharts.com/CoinDesk)

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