$180 million flows into bitcoin ETFs amid expectations of rate cuts

Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States reported inflows of more than $186 million and accumulated four consecutive days with incoming capital flows, the best streak so far in September. The good performance of financial instruments based on the digital asset occurs in view of the possibility that the United States Federal Reserve … Read more

High volatility is expected for bitcoin today with the Fed’s rate announcement

Key facts: Rates in the United States are expected to fall to 5.25%. A larger-than-expected rate cut could be bearish for markets, analysts say. The day that the markets have been waiting for, including the Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency markets, has arrived. Today, the FOMC, the body in charge of monetary policy of the Federal … Read more

Trump disappoints by presenting his cryptocurrency project World Liberty Financial

The former president and presidential candidate presented his new cryptocurrency platform on September 16: World Liberty Financial. A project that is run by his sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump and that, apparently, generated more disappointment than enthusiasm among investors. According to the information that was offered to the media and shared in a … Read more

Senators urge Fed to cut interest rates by 75 basis points

Key facts: “Now is the time to move quickly with rate cuts,” politicians say. Senators warn that delays in rate cuts have “threatened” the economy. US Senators Elizabeth Warren, Sheldon Whitehouse and John Hickenlooper sent a letter to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell urging an immediate 75 basis point reduction in interest rates. “Now is … Read more

Gary Gensler is under scrutiny by Congress and changes are looming at the SEC

Trouble is mounting at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as, in an unusual twist, its chairman Gary Gensler and four other commissioners are set to appear before the House Financial Services Committee on Tuesday, September 24. That fact is quite an event, if you take into account that For the first time in … Read more

The interest rate cut will be bigger than expected, according to Polymarket users

At Polymarket, the leading prediction market platform in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, the trend has reversed and now most users are betting that the interest rate cut announced by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) this Wednesday would be greater than 0.5 points. As CriptoNoticias reported, at the beginning of the month 78% of betting participants anticipated … Read more

“A 25-point cut in interest rates will tighten market conditions”

The US Federal Reserve (Fed) is at a critical point. The decision on the adjustment of interest rates, scheduled for September 18, has sparked intense debate among economists. Neil Dutta, head of economics at Renaissance Macro, argues that a cut of just 25 basis points in interest rates could have adverse consequences. “Unless something changes, … Read more

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF breaks 3-week losing streak

Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States recorded inflows of more than $12 million and have seen capital inflows for three consecutive days. The big news of the day is that BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), the world’s largest ETF, reported money coming in again after three weeksThe last time was on August … Read more

“The economic fate that awaits us is worse than the recession”

Key facts: Although inflation in August grew less than expected, the economy is “not out of danger.” The head of the largest US bank fears the country is sliding into stagflation. Jamie Dimon, CEO of US banking giant JPMorgan Chase, fears the “worst outcome” for America’s economic future beyond recession. The executive spoke about the … Read more

Forget surveys, Polymarket is a more accurate source of truth

Key facts: Prediction markets offer an innovative approach to measuring public opinion. As interest in these platforms grows, so does the attention of regulators. As the US presidential election approaches, the emergence of decentralized prediction platforms is proving to be an unavoidable phenomenon. Their relevance is heightened in a context where traditional polls and “expert” … Read more