Bitcoin (BTC) options traders are targeting a price of $80,000 for the last days of November, regardless of the outcome of the U.S. presidential election. Open interest (OI) for Bitcoin call contracts expiring at the end of November is concentrated around $80,000, according to data from cryptocurrency exchange Deribit, cited by Bloomberg. The expiration date […]
Dollar Hits Record Highs, Political Concerns Drive Safe-Haven Demand
The dollar reached new highs on Wednesday as uncertainty over U.S. interest rates and the upcoming presidential election continued to support safe-haven demand. Risks Point to Dollar Bullishness The dollar has reached its highest level since early August as positive economic data has reduced expectations of aggressive interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. According […]
Ripple Co-Founder Pledges $10 Million to Kamala Harris’ Campaign
Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen has recently contributed more than $10 million to fund the U.S. presidential campaign of Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. Harris Campaign Funding The recent revelations about these donations come from several reports released today, citing data submitted by the U.S. Federal Election Commission (FEC). According to this information, Larsen has donated approximately […]
Dollar Falls, Euro Rises on ECB Speakers’ Expectations
The U.S. dollar declined on Tuesday, although it remained near its recent highs in an environment marked by uncertainty related to the pace of interest rate cuts as the date for the U.S. presidential election approaches. Dollar Benefited from Rising Yields The dollar retreated slightly on Tuesday, despite benefiting from a rise in the yield […]
Market Highlights for the Week: Tesla, IMF, and Oil
Tesla will be the first of the “Magnificent Seven” to report in the corporate earnings season. Global financial leaders will meet in Washington, and oil prices remain volatile. Here’s a look at what’s happening in the markets this week. Tesla Reports Its Results As earnings season picks up momentum, Tesla (TSLA) will be one of […]
Dollar Gains on Cut in Rate Expectations, Pound Falls on Inflation
The U.S. dollar rose Monday, maintaining its recent strength as the election for U.S. president approaches and polls point to a growing likelihood that former President Donald Trump will be the winner. Dollar Boosted by Confidence in Trump The dollar remained near its highest levels in over two months, bolstered by growing confidence that U.S. […]
Elon Musk’s Tesla Moves $760 Million in Bitcoin, Raising Fears of a Massive Liquidation
The cryptocurrency community is abuzz with rumors following Tesla’s transfer of a sizable portion of its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings. More than 11,500 BTC were transferred from wallets linked to the electric car giant to unknown addresses, raising concerns about a potential liquidation. However, despite these transactions, there are no clear indications that Tesla intends to […]
Dollar Gains on Cut in Rate Expectations, Pound Falls on Inflation
The U.S. dollar rose on Wednesday, trading near two-month highs on expectations that the Federal Reserve will slightly cut interest rates this year, while the pound slipped after positive inflation data. Dollar Benefits from Expectations of a Rate Cut Recent data indicating a resilient economy, combined with slightly higher-than-expected inflation in September, has led market […]
United Arab Emirates Approves First Dirham-Linked Stablecoin
AED Stablecoin Company announced that it has received the first approval from the UAE Central Bank to issue a dirham-backed stablecoin. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will soon see its first regulated stablecoin. AED Stablecoin LLC has announced that it has received approval in principle from the UAE Central Bank to issue and establish its […]
Dollar Falls from Highs, Euro Under Pressure on Weak Inflation Data
The U.S. dollar fell from recent highs on Tuesday as weak regional inflation data weighed on the euro ahead of the European Central Bank (ECB) meeting. Dollar Falls from Highs In recent weeks, demand for the U.S. dollar has been boosted by employment and inflation data, which suggest a slower pace of rate cuts by […]