Inflation
Bitcoin Dips Below $32K as Bets for Fed Rate Hike Rise
Bitcoin's price dipped below $32K Wednesday amid increased bets the U.S. Federal Reserve will potentially raise interest rates earlier than expected. "The Hash" hosts discuss the future of bitcoin if it no longer behaves like the inflation hedge it is said to be. Plus, reactions to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's testimony on inflation and the state of the wider economy.
US June Consumer Price Index Rose Faster Than Expected, Bitcoin Cut in Half
The U.S. Consumer Price Index rose faster than expected in June, jumping by 5.4% in the last 12 months and exceeding economists’ expectations by about half a percent. Meanwhile, bitcoin’s price has nearly been cut in half since its April peak. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Why June’s Consumer Price Index Could Be Good News for Bitcoin
A key U.S. inflation report released Tuesday indicates consumer prices increased 5.4% in June from a year earlier at its biggest monthly gain since August 2008. “The Hash” hosts discuss bitcoin as a potential hedge against inflation.
Is Bitcoin One of 2021’s Worst-Performing Asset Classes?
A Bloomberg report reveals bitcoin could be one of this year’s worst-performing assets judged by its returns for volatility. “The Hash” panel discusses whether this is a fair take on bitcoin, sharing insights on BTC’s inflation hedge play.
ETC Group Launches First Bitcoin ETP in UK on Aquis Exchange
Britain has been green-lighting some bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs) on the Aquis exchange. Earlier this month, ETC Group, a U.K. provider of cryptocurrency-related instruments, launched their own offering as the first crypto ETP to be made available for trading on the U.K. market. ETC Group CEO Bradley Duke discusses the launch, inflation, bitcoin as legal tender, and growth of ETPs in Europe.
Fed Holds Rates at Near Zero, Projects Two Possible Rate Hikes by Late 2023
CoinDesk’s Galen Moore reacts to the Federal Reserve, suggesting a faster time frame for interest rate hikes as inflation rises. Plus, his thoughts on Steve Hanke stating El Salvador’s decision to adopt bitcoin as legal tender could collapse its economy.
Markets Await the Fed’s News
Crypto markets update and outlook from QCP Capital Co-founder Darius Sit ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting scheduled for Wednesday afternoon. How will the Fed respond to the jump in U.S. inflation, and how will it impact the crypto markets?
Paul Tudor Jones Could Go ‘All In’ on Inflation Trades, Wants 5% Bitcoin Allocation
Billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones said Monday if the Fed insists rising prices is transitory, then he will go "all in" on inflation trades and allocate at least 5% of his portfolio to bitcoin. He said he sees BTC as a great way to protect wealth over the long run. "The Hash" panel explores the Fed's narrative around inflation and whether Jones' support for bitcoin fits in.
