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Finance

Can You Believe It? Bitcoin Looks Stable – Green, Even – as Big Tech Stocks Fall Apart

While a repeat of the super-rally seen in the second half of 2021 might not be likely, that era did come to mind last week as bitcoin showed strength.

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Bitcoin Hovers Above $20K as Fed's Preferred Inflation Gauge Rises Less Than Expected

Bitcoin (BTC) remains just above the $20,000 level after a U.S. government report revealed the inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, rose slower than estimated last month. "The Hash" panel discusses the data and what it means for crypto.

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Crypto Outlook as US Tech Giants Report Earnings

Crypto majors are slipping in the past 24 hours following a plunge in U.S. technology stocks as key companies reported lower-than-expected earnings. eToro Crypto Consultant Glen Goodman weighs in on the price actions. Plus, reaction to the latest U.S. inflation data and its impact on bitcoin (BTC).

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Fed's Preferred Inflation Gauge Rises Less Than Expected, and Bitcoin Rises

BTC pops after U.S. PCE price index comes in slightly slower for September than predicted by economists.

Ether registró una caída tras los datos de inflación en EE. UU. (Getty Images)

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US GDP Expands 2.6% in Q3, Faster Than Expected; Bitcoin Steady

Any growth in gross domestic product might be negative for the bitcoin market because the Federal Reserve will have to keep raising interest rates to bring down inflation – typically bad for prices of risky assets.

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In Topsy-Turvy Market Logic, Positive US GDP Could Be Negative for Crypto

Analysts estimate the U.S. economy grew by 2% in the third quarter of the year, upending a streak of two straight quarters of contraction.

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Inflationary and Deflationary Cryptocurrencies: What’s the Difference?

It all depends on a cryptocurrency’s supply and issuance schedule.

Given a choice, inflation is a better option than deflation. (Peter Cade/Getty Images)

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Exploring Ethereum's 2022 Trajectory

Matrixport Head of Research and Strategy Markus Thielen reviews this year's "turning points" for ether's price, including the impact of the historic merge and rising inflation, and how its trajectory differentiates from the rest of the crypto markets.

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Opinion

Why Bitcoin Has Been Highly Correlated With Fiat

And whether that means it has failed as an inflation hedge for traders.

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'Fed Knows Inflation Is a Killer:' Peter Brandt on Gold Outlook

As the U.S. Federal Reserve continues to raise interest rates to combat soaring inflation, commodities investor and Factor Trading founder Peter Brandt discusses how times of rising yields impact gold's price. "The Fed knows inflation is a killer and they need to address it."

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