Bitcoin Crosses $108K as Tariff Fears Subside

The New York Fed’s Survey of Consumer Expectations for May showed that Americans are becoming less worried about tariff-induced price inflation. With Tariff Tensions Easing, Bitcoin Soars Past $108K Americans are getting less worried about higher prices at the pump as qualms around the Trump administration tariffs fade. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York … Read more

Bitcoin Jumps Following Upbeat Jobs Report

Positive jobs data put the cryptocurrency back on a positive trend after the ongoing public spat between U.S. President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk sent markets tumbling. Strong Employment Figures Boost Bitcoin The U.S. Department of Labor published better than expected employment data on Friday morning sending both stock and crypto markets higher. … Read more

Bitcoin Stalls and Stocks Follow Suit

The cryptocurrency has traded mostly sideways all week, seemingly unmoved by key developments in the broader economy. Stocks Tread Water as Bitcoin Flatlines U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he had just finished a “very good phone call” with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday morning, initially sending stocks upward, but bitcoin ( BTC) barely … Read more

Bitcoin Trades Sideways After Trump Calls Out Powell, Again

U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell multiple times over the past few months for not cutting interest rates. BTC Treads Water as Trump Demands Rate Cut The U.S. Federal Reserve maintained its target range for the federal funds rate between 4.25% and 4.5% last month, explaining that “inflation remains somewhat … Read more

Paper Bitcoin? Community Raises Concerns About Custody Providers Engaging in Bitcoin Fractional Reserve Practices

The current state of the bitcoin market, which has failed to maintain its upward trend despite recent announcements from many companies adopting it as a reserve asset, has prompted concerns about the existence of paper bitcoin in the hands of custodians. Paper Bitcoin Woes Arise Due to Lack of Price Action The concept of paper … Read more

Bitcoin Languishes Below $105K Despite Record-Breaking Conference Attendance

The leading digital asset has tumbled from its recent all-time high, even as retail and institutional investment reach record levels. Record Crowds at Bitcoin Event, But Price Remains Stuck Below $105K More than 35,000 of the Bitcoin faithful flocked to Sin City and packed the Venetian Resort in record numbers last week. But on the … Read more

Bitcoin Drops Below $109K After Trump Threatens 50% Tariff on EU Goods

The cryptocurrency pulled back in early morning trading on Friday after hitting a new all-time high on Thursday afternoon. BTC Dips Below $109K as Trump’s 50% EU Tariff Sparks Market Jitters The so-called “Trump effect” was on full display Friday morning when President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on all European Union (EU) goods … Read more