The recent downturn in the cryptocurrency market, marked by a 10% decline in total market capitalization and significant liquidations on futures contracts, can be attributed to various economic factors such as rising interest rates and inflation, as well as regulatory concerns and financial difficulties within the industry, with the future trajectory of the market being influenced by these factors.
Bitcoin (BTC) is expected to enter a rangebound phase until at least Q4 2023, according to market participant Filbfilb, who predicts that miners and speculation around the halving event will drive prices higher later in the year. However, macroeconomic risks, such as the Federal Reserve's policies, remain a key factor that could impact Bitcoin's performance.
Bitcoin's recent correction and regulatory news have caused a wave of selling, but analysts from JPMorgan believe that the sell-off may be nearing its end phase, with limited downside predicted for the crypto market in the near term.
Stock futures are slightly higher as investors look ahead to economic data and the monthly jobs report, while tech companies Instacart, Klaviyo, and Arm file for IPOs, China Evergrande Group's shares plunge, and meme stock Bed Bath & Beyond continues to trade despite its bankruptcy filing.
Stock futures remain near flat as August proves to be a challenging month for the market, with the Dow on pace to finish 2.8% lower and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq set for losses of 3.4% and 4.5% respectively.
Crypto services provider Matrixport suggests taking long positions in bitcoin with a tight stop loss below $25,800, as Treasury yields are expected to drop and push risk assets, including cryptocurrencies, higher. Market makers may also buy bitcoin to maintain a direction-neutral book, potentially accelerating price gains.
Stock futures are down as Wall Street prepares for a wave of economic data and concludes a challenging month for equities.
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.
Bitcoin's correction may not be over yet, according to a trader who accurately predicted the 2018 bear market, as he predicts a fresh move to the downside and a potential drop to $22,000.
U.S. stock futures edge lower as investors analyze weaker job opening data and anticipate additional labor market figures, while Nvidia shares reach a record high and Bitcoin surges after a court ruling on an exchange-traded fund.
CME's Bitcoin futures market has become the second-largest trading platform, with open interest reaching $2.24 billion, as it remains unaffected by price drops and offers monthly cash-settled contracts that differ from perpetual contracts on crypto exchanges. However, the trading dynamics and pricing mechanism of CME's Bitcoin futures do not flawlessly mirror Bitcoin's price movements on crypto exchanges.
Bitcoin (BTC) futures trading using BTC as margin has increased to 33% from 20% since July, raising concerns about potential volatility due to liquidation cascades and a shortage of cash in the market.
Bitcoin is trading near the $26,000 level and uncertainty about its next move suggests a limited downside in the near term, with hopes for approval of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund by the SEC potentially providing support.
Dow Jones futures, S&P 500 futures, and Nasdaq futures remained relatively stable, with the major indexes experiencing mixed sessions and the stock market rally suffering further damage, largely due to concerns over China impacting Apple and iPhone chipmakers.
Summary: Stock futures are trading higher as investors anticipate the release of U.S. inflation data and consider its impact on monetary policy.
Bitcoin (BTC) continues to trade within a range as market indecision persists, but if economic conditions worsen, there could be more pain for risk assets like Bitcoin, according to Jamie Coutts, a market analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence.
Stock futures rise slightly as Wall Street awaits Federal Reserve decision on interest rates, with Instacart, Ford, Goldman Sachs, Intel, and more among the top movers.
Summary: Dow Jones futures, S&P 500 futures, and Nasdaq futures all rose overnight, while the stock market correction continued with heavy losses as the 10-year Treasury yields surged, leading to the S&P 500 undercutting its August lows and the Nasdaq and Dow Jones coming close to doing the same.
