Crypto Update | Bitcoin and Ether Are Outperforming and the Fed Faces Challenges
The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun and David Stryzewski, CEO of Sound Planning Group.
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On "Markets Daily," CEO of Sound Planning Group, David Stryzewski joins CoinDesk with insights on recent movements in the crypto markets and his insights on the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, the Fed's monetary policy outlook, and the potential risks and challenges it faces. The discussion also touches on the price correction in Bitcoin and Ether, the demand for crypto ETFs, and the outflows from Grayscale's GBTC.
Takeaways |
- Bitcoin and Ether are outperforming the broader crypto market.
- The Fed is expected to keep interest rates unchanged, but its future decisions will depend on economic indicators.
- The Fed may face challenges in balancing inflation and economic growth.
- Bitcoin and Ether may experience further price corrections before reversing course.
- There is a growing demand for crypto ETFs, but competition from larger players like BlackRock and Fidelity may pose challenges for smaller funds.
- Grayscale's GBTC has seen significant outflows, potentially due to its high fees.
- The crypto market is still in the early stages, and there is potential for further growth and adoption.
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This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso, and executive producer Jared Schwartz alongside Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez—all original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.
HOSTS
Helene is a New York-based markets reporter at CoinDesk, covering the latest news from Wall Street, the rise of the spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds and updates on crypto markets. She is a graduate of New York University's business and economic reporting program and has appeared on CBS News, YahooFinance and Nasdaq TradeTalks. She holds BTC and ETH.

Jennifer Sanasie is an executive producer and senior anchor at CoinDesk, with over a decade of journalism experience across the U.S., Canada, and South Africa. Beyond media, she has worked closely with Web3 companies on marketing, content, and business strategy.
Jennifer holds an MBA from the Rotman School of Management, a Master of Laws in Innovation and Technology from the University of Toronto, a BA in Media Studies from the University of Guelph, and a Journalism Diploma from Humber College.
She owns BTC, ETH, SOL, USDC, USDT, G7, and DCNT. She also holds a mix of NFTs, altcoins and memecoins worth under $1,000.

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