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Bitcoin analyst Charles Edwards says a Bitcoin-cycle bottom could be close as negative sentiment continues to build.
Quick Take The shift in ether options market volatility and rising premiums on downside protection signal a bearish outlook for March, prompting traders to hedge for further price declines with more cautious strategies. Ether price volatility caught crypto-native options traders off guard this week, causing significant repricing of options, suggesting the market is anticipating higher price movements in the near term.
Quick Take In modern financial marketplaces, two key participants drive market dynamics: makers and takers. These two categories offer a more nuanced contrast to the simple ‘buyer vs. seller’ dichotomy. The term “market maker” today typically refers to sophisticated entities that engage in professional market making. These institutional market makers are typically specialised financial professionals with substantial capital and resources. Due to their pivotal role, market makers can be misunderstood as pri
Quick Take Patrick McHenry served as a Republican Congressman from North Carolina from 2005 to January 2025. He previously served as Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, which oversees issues related to the economy.
Quick Take Attorneys for President Donald Trump have filed a trademark application for a “TRUMP”-branded metaverse that claims to offer immersive entertainment, economic, and educational experiences. The filing on Monday signals the Trump family’s latest foray into the world of crypto following multiple launches involving NFTs, DeFi and memecoins.
- 16:44Fed Officials Hint at "Rate Cut," U.S. Stocks Rise IntradayAccording to Jinse, on Thursday, U.S. stocks rose intraday, with the Nasdaq at one point climbing over 2% and the S&P 500 rising nearly 1.5%. The volatility index VIX hovered around 27. President Trump seemed to be reassessing some of his more aggressive stances on trade and the Federal Reserve. "Since the market has reclaimed a significant portion of its losses, it can begin to extend this momentum," said David Laut, Chief Investment Officer at Abound Financial. "While the market's recovery won't be a straight line, it is encouraging to see the market begin to price in a post-tariff environment." Bets that the Federal Reserve will cut rates sooner than expected buoyed the stock market. Fed Governor Waller stated that he would support a rate cut if tariffs lead to job losses. Meanwhile, Cleveland Fed President Mester indicated that officials could take action as early as June if there is clear evidence of economic trends.
- 16:44U.S. SEC Delays Decision on Grayscale Spot DOT ETF ApplicationAccording to market news, the U.S. SEC has delayed the decision on the Grayscale Spot Polkadot (DOT) ETF application.
- 16:43Atlanta Fed GDPNow Model Estimates U.S. First Quarter GDP Growth at -2.5%The Atlanta Fed GDPNow model estimates U.S. first quarter GDP growth at -2.5%, previously estimated at -2.2%.