Fed rate expectations flip as US inflation data may take backseat to banking tumult

Crypto prices soared throughout the day as the turmoil in U.S. regional banking continued and interest rate hike expectations were recalibrated.  The target rate probability of no increase next ...

Bitcoin falls to $20,000, leads drop in crypto prices as JPMorgan remains negative on crypto

Crypto prices continued to trade down driven lower by the latest U.S. banking casualties and worsening market sentiment.  Bitcoin was trading around $19,990, down 5% in the past 24 hours, according to...

Bakkt’s Q4 earnings dragged down by goodwill impairment charge of $272 million

Bakkt reported an increase in revenue and expenses in the fourth quarter, driven by another large impairment charge. Revenue came in at $15.6 million, below FactSet estimates of $16 million, but...

GBTC discount narrows, bitcoin trades above $22,000 as Silvergate leads drop in stocks

Markets • March 8, 2023, 11:04AM EST Grayscale’s premier fund traded higher as its discount narrowed following what some perceived as a successful day in court. Crypto prices slipped across the ...

Crypto prices whipsaw on Fed Chair Powell’s Congressional testimony

Markets • March 7, 2023, 11:21AM EST Markets sank initially on the release of U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony to Congress before rebounding slightly. Bitcoin was tradi...

Bitcoin, crypto prices tread water ahead of pivotal Powell testimony and US jobs data

Crypto markets were relatively flat to start the week ahead of Jerome Powell testimony and some significant economic indicators. Bitcoin was trading around $22,500 by 12:30 p.m. EST, up 0.3%, ac...

Silvergate may be poorly capitalized, reevaluating strategy in light of ‘regulatory challenges’

Silvergate Capital Corporation told the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it may be “less than well-capitalized” and said it was “reevaluating its business” in a filing with the agenc...

Bitcoin inches higher as prices continue in narrow range, Silvergate whipsaws after downgrade

Markets • March 1, 2023, 10:28AM EST Crypto prices were slightly higher halfway through the week, with most trading within a narrow range. Crypto stocks dipped after the open. Bitcoin was tradin...

UBS says Mt. Gox repayments are unlikely to destabilize bitcoin price

UBS strategists say impending Mt. Gox bankruptcy repayments might not be cause for concern for the price of bitcoin. Crypto prices have been sluggish toward the end of February. Bitcoin was trad...

Ether set to gain market leadership as the ‘stars are aligned,’ say Bernstein analysts

Crypto prices traded in a narrow range throughout February after a rip-roaring January saw some coins rally 40%, as Bernstein analysts say the Ethereum network could be set to explode.  Ether wa...

Crypto’s correlation with macro events, US equity markets is weakening, Bernstein says

Crypto prices are continuing to trade in a broadly similar range as the correlation with U.S. equities and macro events weakens, Bernstein analysts said. Crypto-related stocks opened higher on Monday,...

Bitcoin flirts with $24,000; Coinbase pares gains following Layer 2 announcement

Markets • February 23, 2023, 11:45AM EST Cryptocurrency prices were up over the past day, relatively unaffected by the release of the Fed’s latest meeting minutes on Wednesday. Crypto-related st...

Bitcoin, crypto prices sink for second day; Coinbase down as markets look to Fed minutes

Cryptocurrency and stocks dipped as the focus turned to the release of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s January meeting minutes later today.  Bitcoin was trading at $23,700 by 11.20 a.m. EST, do...

What to watch out for this week in crypto stories

After a week of non-stop crypto regulatory drama, the coming days may hopefully offer some respite. Here are some items to watch out for: Earnings It will be a busy week for full-year earn...

Silvergate hurtles back above $20 with crypto stocks in the green across the board

Markets • February 15, 2023, 5:10PM EST Crypto-related stocks soared in trading on Wall Street today. Silvergate, Coinbase, and MicroStrategy led the way with double-digit gains. Silvergate rose...

Crypto markets rebound as Silvergate soars 16% on Citadel Securities, Susquehanna stakes

Cryptocurrency prices rebounded after yesterday’s decline, when the New York Department of Financial Services announced it will pursue regulatory action against stablecoin provider Paxos. ...

Why Morgan Stanley says you should be paying attention to stablecoins

With U.S. regulators moving to limit stablecoin products, strategists at Morgan Stanley think the broader crypto economy should be paying attention. “Falling stablecoin market capitalizati...

Silvergate, Coinbase extend losses as regulatory specter hangs over crypto

It’s been a mixed bag today for crypto-related equities as U.S. regulators continued a clampdown that has hit both staking and stablecoins. Silvergate fell 3.7% to $14.46 by 2 p.m. EST, ac...

Bitcoin has hit bottom — at least that’s what Pantera Capital and Osprey Funds chiefs say

Crypto chiefs say bitcoin prices have hit bottom and are consolidating.  Bitcoin was trading around $21,760 at 7 a.m. EST, down about 4% over the past 24 hours, according to TradingView data. Th...

Bitcoin drops, crypto stocks down across the board as Coinbase slides 14%

Cryptocurrency prices dropped across the board as the market adjusts to speculation that the U.S. may restrict crypto staking.  Bitcoin was trading at $21,890 by 5:10 p.m. EST, down almost 5% ov...

Crypto markets tread water ahead of Fed speech

Cryptocurrency prices were little change alongside other risk assets ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech this afternoon at the Economic Club of Washington. Bitcoin was tr...

Federal Reserve raises interest rates by 25 basis points, as expected

The U.S. Federal Reserve raised the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 4.5-4.75 percent, bringing the interest rate to a 15-year high. Wednesday’s interest rate decisi...

Market trades flat ahead of Fed’s interest rate decision

Crypto prices remained mostly flat after the market opened on Wednesday, as traders await the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and comments from the subsequent press conference this afternoon....

CME’s crypto derivatives reach new highs as traders seek safe port in storm

Derivatives trading giant CME Group has clocked a record high in volume and open interest for bitcoin options as traders flock to the venue in the wake of the FTX meltdown. Bitcoin options volum...

MicroStrategy expected to report profit despite down quarter for crypto: Preview

MicroStrategy reports fourth quarter results Thursday with the company expected to turn a profit after several down quarters even as revenue comes in slightly lower than a year earlier.  The sof...

Crypto prices flat, while Dogecoin rallies

Crypto prices remained mostly flat after the market opened on Tuesday, with Dogecoin rising significantly by 8.1%, outperforming the top 10 coins. Bitcoin fell 0.3% to $23,117 around 9:50 a.m. E...

Bitcoin steady as altcoins pop, aptos hits all-time high around $20

Bitcoin was treading water at around $23,000, while ether and altcoins traded higher. Equities were mixed, with Silvergate down and Coinbase higher. Bitcoin was trading at $23,037 by 10:40 a.m. ...

Coinbase, Silvergate and crypto stocks tick lower, Grayscale trusts hit new lows

Crypto prices traded up marginally on Friday, while shares in Coinbase and Silvergate continued to trade lower.  Bitcoin was up 0.1% over the past 24 hours, trading at $16,693. Meanwhile, ether ...

Bitcoin, ether move higher as Goldman Sachs see negative outlook for Coinbase

Crypto prices increased even as Wall Street banks predicted more gloom for the industry amid the FTX debacle.  Bitcoin was trading at $17,060, up 3% over the past day, while ether added 4% to tr...