🔍 🟢😊 Market Analysis: 09-12-00

As a crisp Monday dawns on the final month of the year, crypto markets are abuzz following several high-voltage developments. Coinbase, the industry’s institutional bellwether, forecasts a December recovery powered by improving liquidity and surging expectations of a US Fed rate cut—markets a... ... Read full 🟢😊 Market Analysis: 09-12-00

Smart Whales Align: Top Performers Go All-In On Ethereum Long Positions With Over $425M in Exposure

Smart Whales Align: Top Performers Go All-In On Ethereum Long Positions With Over $425M in Exposure

Ethereum has reclaimed the $3,150 level after a volatile stretch, offering a rare sign of strength in an otherwise uncertain market. The broader crypto landscape remains sharply divided: some analysts argue that ETH and the rest of the market still face downward continuation, potentially setting new…

Bitcoin Alert: Saylor Signals New Purchase As His Favorite Indicator Returns

Bitcoin Alert: Saylor Signals New Purchase As His Favorite Indicator Returns

Michael Saylor’s hint about a fresh Bitcoin purchase has renewed talk among traders and investors, even as on-chain stress signals point to a tougher stretch for the network. The mix of heavy buying by public firms and signs of miner strain is drawing attention from both bulls and bears.Saylor’s Tra…

Fitch Ratings flags risk for US banks with high crypto exposure

Fitch Ratings flags risk for US banks with high crypto exposure

International credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has warned that it may reassess US banks with “significant” cryptocurrency exposure negatively. In a report posted on Sunday, Fitch Ratings argued that while crypto integrations can boost fees, yields and efficiency, they also pose “reputational, liqu…

CFTC pilot opens path for crypto as collateral in derivative markets

CFTC pilot opens path for crypto as collateral in derivative markets

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued updated guidance for tokenized collateral in derivatives markets, paving the way for a pilot program to test how cryptocurrencies can be used as collateral in derivatives markets.Collateral in derivatives markets serves as a security deposit, ac…

22-year-old pleads guilty to money laundering for $263 million crypto syndicate

22-year-old pleads guilty to money laundering for $263 million crypto syndicate

The U.S. Justice Department announced today that a key figure in a $263 million social engineering scheme has pleaded guilty to charges.Before U.S. District Court Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly, California resident Evan Tangeman, 22, admitted guilt to participating in a Racketeer Influenced and Corrup…

OCC boss says ‘no justification’ to judge banks and crypto differently

OCC boss says ‘no justification’ to judge banks and crypto differently

Crypto companies seeking a US federal bank charter should be treated no differently than other financial institutions, says Jonathan Gould, the head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).Gould told a blockchain conference on Monday that some new charter applicants in the digital or …

Dogecoin Flirts With Long-Term Breakdown At Monthly Ichimoku Floor

Dogecoin Flirts With Long-Term Breakdown At Monthly Ichimoku Floor

Dogecoin is trading directly on top of a long-term support band defined by its monthly Ichimoku cloud, according to a chart shared by crypto analyst Cantonese Cat (@cantonmeow) via X. The analyst summed it up by saying DOGE is “licking the bottom of its monthly Ichimoku cloud.”Dogecoin Hovers At Key…

Asia Market Open: Bitcoin Pauses At $90k As Anxiety Over Fed’s Next Moves Hits Equities

Asia Market Open: Bitcoin Pauses At $90k As Anxiety Over Fed’s Next Moves Hits Equities

Bitcoin hovered around $90,000 on Tuesday while Asian stocks slipped, as traders grew uneasy about how quickly the US Federal Reserve will cut rates after a widely expected move this week.MSCI Inc.’s gauge of Asia Pacific shares outside Japan fell about 0.2% as benchmarks in Korea, Japan and Austral…

Bitcoin Price Stumbles at $92K: Are Bears Gaining the Upper Hand?

Bitcoin Price Stumbles at $92K: Are Bears Gaining the Upper Hand?

Bitcoin price struggled to stay above $92,000. BTC is now consolidating gains and might dip again if there is a clear move below $89,500.Bitcoin started a downside correction from the $92,500 zone.The price is trading below $91,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average.There is a contracting tria…

New Bitcoin On-Chain Signals Arrive Ahead of FOMC Meeting and Rate Cut Expectations

New Bitcoin On-Chain Signals Arrive Ahead of FOMC Meeting and Rate Cut Expectations

Bitcoin traders are facing fresh on-chain signals that suggest older coins are re-entering the market as investors prepare for the upcoming Federal Reserve policy decision. Analysts expect the Fed to cut rates at its December meeting, and markets have already priced in a 25-basis-point move.However,…

Bitcoin Isn't Just a Tech Stock on Steroids. What Really Moves It. — Barrons.com

Bitcoin Isn't Just a Tech Stock on Steroids. What Really Moves It. — Barrons.com

By Brian SchreinerAbout the author: Brian Schreiner is the founder and chief investment officer of Alpha Rock Investments, a boutique investment management firm.Since the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in early 2024, investors have been haunted by a persistent narrative: "Bitcoin is just a tech stock o…