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Cryptocurrencies Stuck in Doom Loop Despite Visa Crypto Move as Prices Retreat, Regulation Looms

  • Bitcoin, ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies are stuck in a "doom loop" despite recent positive developments like Visa's crypto announcement.

  • Prices have dropped back to pre-BlackRock ETF filing levels, with some warning of a "death cross" for bitcoin and ethereum.

  • Top Fed official Michael Barr said he is "deeply concerned" about the $120 billion stablecoin market closely linked to crypto prices.

  • U.S. lawmakers are working to pass stablecoin regulation to keep up with Europe and Asia.

  • Bitcoin and ethereum are struggling in a prolonged bearish trend that has already erased summer gains.

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Major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP, experienced a price crash following concerns about the Federal Reserve and the delay of a spot Bitcoin ETF decision by the SEC, sparking anticipation for upcoming ETF decisions by BlackRock and other asset managers.
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, caused confusion by mistakenly announcing on social media that euro transactions were no longer available, but it was clarified that euro transactions will continue until September 25th with Binance's banking partner in the region. However, the exchange is currently facing legal troubles and difficulties in various countries, making it challenging to find alternatives.
Binance US is reportedly reconsidering its decision to discontinue fiat on- and off-ramp services and is working on integrating new US dollar on-ramp solutions, potentially partnering with payment provider MoonPay to allow users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies in dollars.
The cryptocurrency market has experienced a notable downturn, with the total market capitalization falling by 10% and triggering significant liquidations on futures contracts, attributed to factors such as rising interest rates, inflation, delays in approving a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), financial difficulties within the Digital Currency Group (DCG), regulatory tightening, and a strengthening US dollar.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies remained stable on Wednesday after a significant decline, indicating a bearish trend supported by technical factors.
The cryptocurrency market is preparing for a potential larger financial event in September that could significantly impact Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and the wider digital asset landscape.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are on the rise, driven by an optimistic market sentiment and positive earnings from Nvidia.
Bitcoin holds steady at $26,000 ahead of Jerome Powell's speech at Jackson Hole, while Binance reaches out to projects with low-liquidity tokens to enhance liquidity protection, and Num Finance introduces a Colombian peso-pegged token on the Polygon network.
Binance has lost business with Mastercard and Visa as traditional financial institutions become wary of working with the cryptocurrency exchange due to regulatory scrutiny and concerns over compliance within the crypto industry.
Despite facing regulatory challenges and speculation about its future, the analysis of Binance's Bitcoin exchange reserves suggests that it is not experiencing a bank run like FTX did in 2021.
A surge in global interest in acquiring Bitcoin has been observed, with Nigeria leading the way, as investors anticipate a potential rally driven by upcoming events in the crypto sphere and the approval possibility of the inaugural spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) by the SEC. Bitcoin's evolving role as a possible store of value is reflected in low exchange-held supplies, while technical analysis suggests a bearish sentiment but a potential reach of $26,500 and the $30,000 milestone.
Bitcoin and Ether remain stable as cryptocurrency investor sentiment remains cautious, although JPMorgan analysts report a slowdown in downward price momentum, and the Forkast 500 NFT Index gains after a surge in sales of Donald Trump's signature NFT collection following his arrest.
Former Goldman Sachs executive Raoul Pal believes that Bitcoin may be on the verge of a massive rally, based on the historical volatility of the cryptocurrency dropping below 20, a level that has preceded significant price increases in the past. Pal also notes that Bitcoin's Bollinger Bands, a volatility indicator, are the tightest they have ever been, further indicating the potential for a strong upward movement. Ethereum is also highlighted as trading within a bullish pattern despite recent market corrections.
Long-term holders of Bitcoin are continuing to accumulate the cryptocurrency despite recent market volatility, indicating a bullish outlook for the future, according to analysts from Bitfinex. However, newer long-term holders who acquired their positions during the bear market are showing more unease and have exited their positions during price drops.
Most of the top cryptocurrencies remain stable, with minimal gains or losses over the past week, except for TON, which increased by 22%, and Bitcoin Cash, which rose by 8.6%, driven by positive developments in the TON ecosystem and the Grayscale/SEC news.
Bitcoin (BTC) has remained stagnant below $26,000, with investors waiting for further developments in the cryptocurrency market and the wider economy, while Ether (ETH) is expected to outperform BTC in September and October due to the potential approval of the first ether ETF in mid-October. Additionally, SOMA Finance plans to sell tokens that represent a financial interest, addressing the criticism that crypto tokens lack equity or debt claims. Binance continues to dominate the crypto market as the leading exchange.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies remain stable with low volatility, indicating a decline in investor interest in the crypto market.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin remained relatively stable as the global cryptocurrency market cap increased slightly, while the Financial Accounting Standards Board endorsed regulations for accounting fair values of companies' cryptocurrency holdings.
Big tech stocks and cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, may underperform in the coming years due to contracting market liquidity and the Federal Reserve's hawkish policies, according to crypto analyst Nicholas Merten.
The top crypto exchanges in the world are dominating the market, with the eight largest platforms accounting for over 91% of market depth and 89% of trading volume, according to crypto insights firm Kaiko. Binance remains the leading exchange, with a market share of 64.3% in 2023, but liquidity is concentrated within a few exchanges, leading to concerns about decentralization. Altcoin liquidity has also suffered due to regulatory issues in the US, with Coinbase, Kraken, and Bitstamp holding the majority of altcoin liquidity.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have rebounded from recent lows, but facing downside momentum and September worries, it may be difficult for them to maintain their recovery.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies have been experiencing a steady decline in prices due to concerns from the Federal Reserve, leading to warnings of a potential price crash, although some analysts remain hopeful for improvement.
Binance.US CEO departs and workforce is reduced as the crypto exchange faces pressure from regulatory actions, while BitMEX launches a prediction market and FTX amends its crypto asset sale proposal.
Bitcoin, ethereum, and other top cryptocurrencies have been struggling recently despite the market conditions, as the bitcoin price drops and Coinbase plans to integrate bitcoin's lightning network, potentially causing crypto price chaos.
Cryptocurrency prices remained stable as inflation in the U.S. surpassed economists' expectations, with Bitcoin trading at around $26,100 and Ethereum experiencing a slight dip of 0.5%. The Federal Reserve will consider this report, among other factors, for its upcoming interest rate announcement on September 20. While inflation has decreased since June, it still exceeds the Fed's target of 2% annually. Core inflation, excluding volatile food and energy costs, decreased to 4.3% in August compared to July's 4.7%.
Bitcoin's rise may lead to leverage liquidations and price rallies for shorted alternative cryptocurrencies like Solana, while upbeat Chinese data signals continued gains for leading cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin Cash, Maker DAO's MKR, XRP, Ether, SOL, Tron's TRX, and Dogecoin. Binance.US faces accusations of non-cooperation in a probe by the Securities and Exchange Commission, and Deutsche Bank is partnering with Taurus for cryptocurrency custody and tokenization services.
Bitcoin, ethereum, BNB, and XRP have experienced a strong price rally in 2023, but a small cryptocurrency has surpassed them, while the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions could impact the bitcoin price.
Bitcoin trading volumes on Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, have plummeted by 57% amid lawsuits and regulatory scrutiny, while competitor Coinbase has seen a 9% increase in volumes over the same period.
The ongoing legal battle between Binance and the SEC has taken a surprising turn as the SEC's request for access to Binance.US's systems was rejected, resulting in a temporary surge in Bitcoin price and a potential window of three weeks for Bitcoin bulls.
Bitcoin could experience significant inflows from China in the coming months due to a weakening Chinese yuan and increasing capital flight, with Chinese investors turning to Bitcoin as a familiar investment in times of economic uncertainty, according to experts. The recent data shows that China's capital outflow reached its highest level since 2015 in August, potentially putting further pressure on the yuan. While Chinese capital controls may limit investment options, cryptocurrency, particularly Bitcoin, is seen as a viable alternative. However, analysts caution that the impact of Chinese capital flight on Bitcoin may not be as significant as it was in 2017 due to changes in regulations and crackdowns on certain practices.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are experiencing a decline in prices due to a strengthening dollar and risk-aversion, but there is hope for a rebound.
The departure of Binance.US CEO Brian Shroder, along with layoffs and a significant outflow of funds, highlights the ongoing issues of influence and trust in the cryptocurrency industry. Trust and regulation are key factors that crypto platforms need to address to gain the same level of trust as traditional banks.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies remain stable or slightly higher despite turbulence in the stock market, but this calm may not last.
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is facing major staffing struggles and regulatory issues, with some calling for CEO Changpeng Zhao to step down. The company has experienced turbulence in the past, but its current challenges may indicate a dire situation.
Major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP are anticipating a potential surge in price due to a "worst-case" scenario from the Federal Reserve, according to JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon.
Cryptocurrencies, led by Bitcoin and Ethereum, experienced a rally as low-risk assets weakened and the SEC showed signs of accelerating the rollout of certain Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are rising as traders are optimistic about the potential of a US government shutdown, despite the risk of liquidity drainage.
Stablecoin issuer Circle argued in a court filing that tokens pegged to a sovereign currency, like the US dollar, are not securities, amid the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) lawsuit against Binance, highlighting the potential implications for stablecoins as a whole.
Major cryptocurrencies experienced a decline due to a surge in the U.S. 10-year yield, while interest rates continued to rise driven by strong manufacturing data and the possibility of more rate hikes in the future.
Bitcoin could face difficulties in the long term due to tightening liquidity in the current macroeconomic environment, according to crypto analyst Nicholas Merten. Merten believes that Bitcoin's price is heavily influenced by monetary policy and warns that if sentiment turns bearish, investors may start cashing out.
Despite some positive announcements, the prices of Bitcoin and Ethereum remained relatively stable, indicating that cryptocurrencies are less influenced by current news compared to the past; however, Avalanche and Solana experienced notable price rallies.
The market capitalization of stablecoins has dropped by 35% in the past 18 months due to factors such as reduced retail participation, surging US treasury yield, and high opportunity cost, with only a few stablecoins like USDT remaining resilient and dominant in the market. The decline is attributed to traditional finance rates exceeding crypto-native yields, and the market share decline of US-native stablecoins is seen as a result of U.S. regulation hostility. Stablecoins are considered the "killer app" of the crypto industry, comprising a significant portion of settlement activity on public blockchains. The trend is expected to reverse when there is revived interest in crypto trading, steady interest rate cuts, and a pro-crypto regulatory environment.