Bitcoin back at US$50,000 as ETF approval, prospect of falling interest rates drive demand for cryptocurrency

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Bitcoin back at US$50,000 as ETF approval, prospect of falling interest rates drive demand for cryptocurrency
The original cryptocurrency has tripled in value since the start of last year, climbing back from a 64 per cent plunge in 2022
Latest rally driven by optimism that last month’s US approval of exchange-traded funds to own bitcoin directly is leading to greater mainstream acceptance
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Bitcoin jumped to US$50,000 for the first time in more than two years, staging a remarkable comeback from a series of cryptocurrency industry scandals and bankruptcies that had raised questions about the viability of digital assets.
The original cryptocurrency has tripled in value since the start of last year, climbing back from a 64 per cent plunge in 2022. Bitcoin last traded at US$50,000 in December 2021. The price is still below the all-time high of almost US$69,000 reached in November 2021.
The wild price fluctuations seen since the introduction of bitcoin more than a decade ago have long been one of the main attractions to speculators. While originally promoted as an alternative to the traditional financial system, the latest rally has been driven by optimism that last month’s US approval of exchange-traded funds to own bitcoin directly is leading to greater mainstream acceptance.
“There is a lot of talk about inflow of money into this asset,” said Matt Maley, chief market strategist at Miller Tabak & Co. “I’d also note that the momentum players are getting excited as well.”#Write2Earn

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Bitcoin’s price has surged upwards, making for its best week in months.

Since Wednesday, the price of the cryptocurrency has surged almost 11 per cent. It is up almost 5 per cent in the last day.

Bitcoin is still a long way from its heights during the pandemic: today, it is trading at around $47,000, having reached as high as $67,000 in early 2021.
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Biggest Crypto Gainers Today – Top List
Moreover, Dogwifhat has emerged as the top performer over the past year, achieving an impressive gain of 4,600.39%. Meanwhile, Liechtenstein Cryptoassets has been the star from 2022 to date, soaring by 170.06%. Meanwhile, debate ensues on the news scene over optimal Bitcoin allocation in diversified portfolios post-new spot BTC ETF launch in January.

1. Pendle (PENDLE)
With an ascent into the top crypto gainers today, investors are closely monitoring PENDLE. Pendle’s climb is backed by investors’ projection of the & Greed Index, indicating 60 (Greed). Meanwhile, Pendle’s current price is $3.12, reflecting an 11.10% surge in the last 24 hours. Similarly, its market cap has increased by 10.95% to $744,243,800, ranking it at #Write2Earn

BTC-Spot ETF Market Sees Five Consecutive Days of Net Inflows
BTC rose by 0.12% on Friday. Following a 1.25% gain on Thursday, BTC ended the session at $43,164.

The BTC-spot ETF market registered a fifth consecutive day of net inflows on Thursday, Day 15 of trading. Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) saw net outflows fall for the second successive session. GBTC outflows declined from $188 million to $182 million on Thursday.

Net inflows totaled $38.5 million on Thursday. iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led the way, registering net inflows of $163.9 million. However, on Thursday, Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund saw net inflows slide from $232.1 million to just $35.8 million.

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Avalanche (AVAX)
Avalanche (AVAX) demonstrates resilience by confirming critical support after encountering resistance. The price action of AVAX garners investor attention, signaling a potential upward trend. In the weekly outlook, AVAX declines from its yearly high of $50, slightly below the significant resistance zone at $55.
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Pyth Network (PYTH)
Binance has announced the PYTH token as its latest addition to the altcoin roster. This announcement caused PYTH to surge 25%, swiftly reaching $0.4923, subsequently hitting the top crypto gainers today. Today, the price of Pyth Network stands at $0.512949, marking a substantial increase of 26.53% within the last 24 hours.

PYTH Price Chart
Moreover, this surge in price is accompanied by a trading volume of $907.41M and a market dominance of 0.05%. In addition, the sentiment towards Pyth Network’s price prediction is bullish, mirrored by a Fear & Greed Index showing 63 (Greed).#Write2Earn #PYTH #TrendingTopic

The EU’s Stance on Bitcoin Energy Consumption
In a screenshot Batten shared, the EU report presents an alarming assessment of Bitcoin and other PoW blockchain protocols. Suggesting a possible ban on Bitcoin and its mining processes in the region, the analysis highlighted that they are environmentally harmful due to their high energy demands.

The report added that this unsafe mining process could threaten the EU’s energy security. These recent remarks tie into a 2023 ‘eTender’ submission titled ‘Developing a Methodology and Sustainability Standards for Mitigating Environmental Impacts of Crypto Assets.’#Write2Earn #JUP #TrendingTopic #TrandNTell

Crypto markets take a hit at the start of Feb 2024

At the time of writing, Bitcoin (BTC) is worth $42,162.02, down 0.1% from an hour ago and 1.9% from yesterday. The value of BTC today is 5.1% higher than what it was seven days ago. In the last 24 hours, the total volume of Bitcoin transactions was $26,520,587,977.

The global crypto market cap is $1.7 trillion today, down 2.18% in the last 24 hours and 51.81% a year ago. As of today, Bitcoin has a market cap of $827 billion, reflecting a 48.78% crypto market dominance. Meanwhile, stablecoins’ market capitalization is $137 billion, accounting for 8.07% of the overall crypto market capitalization.

Bitcoin fell on Jan. 31 as the US Federal Reserve opted to keep interest rates constant and dampened chances of a rate drop in March, prompting one analyst to anticipate doom for US markets and BTC#TrendingTopic #TrandNTell #Write2Earn

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Meanwhile, the couple knew that INDXcoin was essentially worthless after a report by the auditor Hacken called INDXcoin code “unsafe, unsecure and riddled with serious technical problems,” and gave it a rating of “zero out of 10.”

Pastors Eli Regalado and his wife, Kaitlyn Regalado say God told them to start a crypto currency. $3.2m later, they are being sued by their flock. This is a teachable moment, no? pic.twitter.com/doaKbAdP3G

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Despite that report, the Regalados allegedly continued to promote the INDXcoin as a low-risk, high-profit investment.

“God is not done with INDXcoin”
In a since-deleted video from INDXcoin’s website, Eli Regalado seemingly admitted to the charges brought against him and his wife.

“So the charges are that Kaitlyn and I pocketed $1.3 million, and I just want to come out and say that those charges are true,” the accused pastor said.

Eli Regalado then claimed that $500,000 worth of the money taken went to the IRS, while “a few hundred thousand” went to a renovation of his home “that the Lord told us to.”

“God is not done with this project,” he continued. “God is not done with INDXcoin.”

The Regalaldos were out of town and not in attendance during Monday’s hearing.

“This case is a sad case for me,” Denver District Court Judge David Goldberg said on Monday. “It’s one of the more egregious cases I have seen where someone in the name of faith, the name of God, preyed upon his congregants, and he did so in the name of the Lord.”#Write2Earn #TrendingTopic #JUP #xrp

The Role of INDXcoin in the Crypto Scheme
In total, the Regalados raised over $3.2 million from over 300 people to benefit their scheme. According to prosecutors cited in the Denver Post, the husband and wife duo then spent a large portion of the funds on a Range Rover, home renovations, cosmetic dentistry, and more.

Meanwhile, the couple knew that INDXcoin was essentially worthless after a report by the auditor Hacken called INDXcoin code “unsafe, unsecure and riddled with serious technical problems,” and gave it a rating of “zero out of 10.”
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Judge Orders Continued Freezing of Colorado Crypto Pastor’s Accounts After $3 Million Crypto Fraud Scheme
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A Colorado pastor and his wife accused of orchestrating a $3 million crypto fraud scheme have been barred from selling crypto in the state and will continue to have their accounts frozen by regulators, a judge presiding over the case ruled this week.

Uncovering the $3 Million Crypto Fraud
Just over a week ago, Pastor Eli Regalado and his wife, Kaitlyn Regalado, were charged with fraud by the Colorado Division of Securities upon discovering the couple had pocketed $1.3 million worth of crypto.

The Regalados launched their own cryptocurrency called INDXcoin through the Kingdom Wealth Exchange, a faith-based crypto exchange also created by the couple.

“Regalado targeted Christian communities in Denver and claimed that God told him directly that investors would become wealthy if they put money into INDXcoin,” a press release from the Colorado Division of Securities reads.
The Role of INDXcoin in the Crypto Scheme
In total, the Regalados raised over $3.2 million from over 300 people to benefit their scheme. According to prosecutors cited in the Denver Post, the husband and wife duo then spent a large portion of the funds on a Range Rover, home renovations,

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JPMorgan’s Perspective on Inflation and Growth
The widespread anticipation of lower interest rates gained traction as inflation diminished in 2023, and the Federal Reserve hinted at a shift toward rate cuts during its December meeting.

As per the Fed funds futures market, traders are expecting a substantial 140 basis points of rate cuts this year. This figure is almost twice the amount indicated by the Fed’s interest-rate projections chart released in December. Central bank policymakers, as indicated in their quarterly dot plot, are forecasting a total of 75 basis points in cuts by the end of the year.

JPMorgan’s macro strategy team, led by Shrenick Shah, also suggested that the Fed’s dedication to addressing a potential resurgence in inflation is not fully recognized, which could create the possibility of a correction in risk assets.

“In our view, the market may be too optimistic as we see limited evidence of disinflation in certain areas that are a focus for the Fed, specifically core services inflation and wage data,” the strategists wrote in the note.” “Furthermore, continued resilience in U.S. growth may inhibit the disinflation process or even create upward pressure.” #Write2Earn #TrendingTopic #JUP

FTX’s Decision and Bankruptcy Proceedings
The failed negotiations suggest that FTX may not have been what it appeared to be, and founder Sam Bankman-Fried allegedly failed to establish the necessary technology or administration to operate the company as a viable business, Dietderich said.

Bankman-Fried has been convicted on fraud charges related to his operation of FTX. The FTX founder has also faced convictions on charges of conspiracy and money laundering. His sentencing, scheduled for March 28, 2024, is anticipated to result in a lengthy prison term, with experts predicting he may face decades behind bars.

“FTX was an irresponsible sham created by a convicted felon,” Dietderich remarked. “The costs and risks of creating a viable exchange from what Mr. Bankman-Fried left in a dumpster were simply too high.” #Write2Earn #TrendingTopic #JUP

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