**Crypto Markets Plunge Amid Liquidity Crunch and Fed Policy**
Cryptocurrencies have faced steep declines since Dec. 18, following the Federal Reserve’s cautious messaging on monetary policy. Bitcoin and Ethereum dropped 7.2% and 10.7% in 24 hours, with weekly losses exceeding 5% and 16%.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled tighter liquidity conditions would persist, despite a small rate cut. Analysts, including Jamie Coutts of Real Vision, link the sell-off to shrinking global liquidity, reduced money supply, and rising bond market volatility. With speculative assets like crypto highly sensitive to these conditions, further pain may lie ahead.
What’s Behind the Pre-Christmas Crypto Crash? Jamie Coutts Breaks It Down
Crypto Market Turmoil: Liquidity Tightening and Fed Policy Spark Major Sell-Off The cryptocurrency market has experienced a sharp downturn since December 18, 2024, with Bitcoin and Ethereum suffering steep declines. The sell-off began immediately after the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, where cautious remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell rattled markets. Analysts, including Jamie Coutts of Real Vision, attribute the crash to tightening liquidity and macroeconomic
Bitcoin (BTC) dropped 0.63% on December 21, closing at $97,505, as investor caution took hold following the Fed's rate cut and 2025 projections. Despite three consecutive weeks of inflows into U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs, investor demand remains uncertain due to daily outflows and concerns over the Fed’s stance.
The SEC recently approved two hybrid Bitcoin-Ethereum ETFs, which could drive future demand for crypto assets. ETF Store President Nate Geraci noted that these products are likely to attract strong interest due to their diversification benefits. However, BTC's short-term outlook remains dependent on ETF flows, U.S. economic data, and regulatory developments, with the potential for BTC to retest $100k or fall below $90k.
Stay tuned for updates on market trends and ETF impacts on BTC and ETH.
BTC Price Forecast: Can ETF Demand Push Bitcoin Beyond $100K?
Bitcoin Struggles Below $98k as Fed Signals Weigh on Sentiment Bitcoin (BTC) declined by 0.63% on Saturday, December 21, reversing Friday’s modest 0.43% gain to close at $97,505. This marked the second consecutive session where BTC failed to breach the $100k level, as cautious sentiment dominated the market.
Source :Coinmarketcap ETF Inflows Provide Support Despite Concerns The U.S. Bitcoin spot ETF market maintained its third consecutive week of inflows, totaling $457 mill
Bitcoin Dips Amid Market Correction Following Record High
Bitcoin, the original cryptocurrency, saw its price drop to $95,234 on Friday at 9 a.m. in London, following a record high of just over $108,000 earlier in the week. The selloff also weighed heavily on smaller cryptocurrencies such as Ether and Dogecoin.
Source: Coinmarketcap Adding to the bearish sentiment, US exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on Bitcoin experienced a record outflow of $680 million on Thursday. This marked the end of a 15-day streak of continuous infl
Trump is looking to create a bitcoin strategic reserve. How would that work?
Trump’s Proposal for a U.S. Bitcoin Stockpile: What You Need to Know
Bitcoin prices have surged in 2024, partly due to President-elect Donald Trump's proposals for a crypto-friendly administration. Among his plans is the idea of building a U.S. bitcoin stockpile, which he believes could become a "permanent national asset" to benefit all Americans and establish the country as a leader in the cryptocurrency space. During a July conference, Trump stated that holding onto the country's bitcoin rese
Will Binance's BNB Reach $1000? Price Prediction Amid Legal Challenges in Australia
Binance's BNB Faces Short-Term Correction Amid Legal Troubles in Australia The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a short-term pullback following a sustained bull run since early November. Among the affected altcoins is Binance's native token, BNB, which has dropped 1.5% in the past 24 hours but remains up 1.64% over the week.
Legal Challenges in Australia
BNB's performance comes despite escalating legal troubles for Binance in Australia. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission
Bitcoin’s Dominance Soars in 2024: Spot ETFs and Institutional Adoption Drive Growth
The year 2024
Bitcoin’s Dominance Soars in 2024: Spot ETFs and Institutional Adoption Drive Growth
The year 2024 has proven transformative for digital assets, with Bitcoin (BTC) experiencing a surge in institutional adoption. This evolution has been driven by two key factors: the integration of Bitcoin into public balance sheets as a treasury asset and the growing success of U.S. spot-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which have collectively secured over 1 million BTC. Bitcoin ETFs Outpace Gold in AUM A r
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Says, 'We're Not Allowed to Own Bitcoin' Amid Trump’s Push for Bitcoin Strat
Federal Reserve Chair Rules Out Bitcoin on Fed's Balance Sheet, Markets React Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has unequivocally ruled out the possibility of the central bank holding Bitcoin, citing legal constraints under the Federal Reserve Act. During a press conference on December 19, Powell clarified that the Fed is not seeking legislative changes to enable cryptocurrency ownership.
“We’re not allowed to own Bitcoin,” Powell stated. “The Federal Reserve Act defines what we can hold, and
How PENGU Allowed This Crypto Trader to 14,500x His Investment?
PENGU Token Launch: $6 Investment Yields $87K Yesterday, Binance launched the PENGU token, sparking immense demand through a significant airdrop and spot trading pairs, including USD, BNB, FDUSD, and TRY. The token’s popularity was fueled by the success of the Pudgy Penguin NFT collection, which laid the foundation for strong investor interest. According to Arkham Intelligence, one trader managed to buy $6 worth of PENGU tokens before the main liquidity pool was launched on Solana. By pairing th
Crypto Trader Turns $6 into $87K with PENGU Token as Pudgy Penguin Ecosystem Hits New Milestones
In a remarkable turn of events, a crypto trader achieved a staggering 14,500x return on his PENGU token investment, highlighting the potential of the Pudgy Penguin ecosystem. The token’s recent launch set new benchmarks in the crypto space, offering investors substantial returns within a short timeframe.
As bitcoin soars, luxury brands consider accepting crypto payments
The surging value of Bitcoin has drawn the attention of luxury brands and retailers, prompting many to consider accepting cryptocurrencies as payment. This move aims to tap into new wealth pools and strengthen relationships with crypto-savvy consumers. Previously, only a few high-end labels, such as LVMH's Hublot and Tag Heuer, as well as Kering's Gucci and Balenciaga, had experimented with cryptocurrency payment options. However, the landscape is shifting as interest in digital currencies grows
Pudgy Penguins’ PENGU token down more than 50% after launch
The Pudgy Penguins NFT project’s highly anticipated token launch has had an underwhelming start, with its native token, PENGU, plummeting over 50% in the initial hours of trading following the Dec. 17 airdrop.
Source:CoinGecko Approximately half of the total supply of nearly 89 billion PENGU tokens has been distributed to the community, with 26% allocated to NFT holders, as per the project’s website. The token initially launched with a market capitalization of approxima
A trader lost nearly $10,000 while trying to capitalize on the Pudgy Penguins (PENGU)
A trader lost nearly $10,000 while trying to capitalize on the Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) token airdrop. The PENGU token surged to a $3 billion market cap shortly after launch, but the trader mistakenly purchased tokens from a manipulated low-liquidity pool at an inflated $14 trillion valuation. Their $10,000 investment dwindled to under $3 within minutes.
This error stemmed from a glitch in the Jupiter decentralized exchange and the trader's failure to verify the contract address. They later acqui