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As Fed hikes rates to highest since 2008, Bitcoin and gold shine amid banking crisis

05/04/2023
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Quick Take

  • The Fed’s 25bps hike was expected, with a hawkish tone: “Some additional policy firming may be warranted.”
  • That takes the fed funds rate to 5.00-5.25% — the highest level since the GFC 2008.
  • After Powell spoke, regional banks continued their spectacular collapse, and PacWest more than halved in extended trading when news came out about strategic options, including a sale.
  • During this current banking crisis, Bitcoin reclaimed $29,000 — while Gold printed a new all-time high.
Fed Funds: (source: ZeroHedge)
Fed Funds: (source: ZeroHedge)
BTC + Gold : (Source: Trading View)
BTC + Gold : (Source: Trading View)

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