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Keep up to date with the dynamic cryptocurrency market. We provide timely coverage of price movements, emerging trends, and expert insights on Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and other top digital assets. Our website offers the latest information on blockchain technology, regulatory developments, and market analysis, which are all pivotal in understanding crypto valuations. So, whether you're an experienced trader or embarking on your crypto journey, MarketPulse will help you make smart decisions in this exciting field.

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Bitcoin (BTC/USD) Stabilizes: Is this the bottom markets have been waiting for?
Bitcoin, Ethereum & Cryptocurrency Key Points: Spot Bitcoin ETF flows show a net inflow of $31 million following 7 days of outflows. BTC/USD rises around 7% from weekly low yet remains on course for a lackluster month of June. Mt. Gox may repay up to $8.5 billion worth of crypto starting next month. SEC Chair Gary Gensler hints at Ethereum (ETH) ETF approval soon. Most Read: Gold prices under pressure as the Dollar Index (DXY), US Yields Rise Bitcoin (BTC/USD) rebounded from its weekly low ye
26-06-2024 12:39 GMT by Zain Vawda
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Bitcoin - Extends losses to more than 20% after spot ETF approvals
Bitcoin falls below $40,000 Is the bitcoin halving priced in? 50 Fib the next test Bitcoin is trading around 2% lower on Tuesday, adding to losses at the start of the week and taking the price below $40,000. The move takes the decline since peaking shortly after the SEC approved spot bitcoin ETFs to more than 20% in what appears to be another case of the rumor being heavily bought and the fact sold. That's not particularly important in the longer term and we're used to this kind of volatility
23-01-2024 11:47 GMT by Craig Erlam
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BTC/USD: Is Bitcoin Back?
Bitcoin hits $31,000, highest levels since July Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Bitcoin position turns positive (average $29,582 purchase price) Major bond market yield reversal keeps cryptos broadly supported (Eth up 3.4%, Solana up 2.4%, and Dogecoin up 4.9%) Bitcoin is rallying alongside tech stocks as the bond market has a major reversal.  Today's rally that took prices to a three-month high is not about spot Bitcoin ETF optimism but about a significant reversal in the dollar and 10-year Tre
23-10-2023 14:57 GMT by Edward Moya
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BTC/USD: Bitcoin volatile on false SEC approval of ETF
CoinGlass reported that $72 million worth of short positions were liquidated on the spike higher from the false SEC approval news US Government holds around 200,000 bitcoins, worth over $5 billion SEC refrains from asking court to change decision on Grayscale bitcoin ETF Bitcoin’s surge above $30,000 quickly disappeared after Blackrock refuted earlier reports that the SEC approved their spot Bitcoin ETF.  Cointelegraph earlier tweeted a Bitcoin ETF was approved and has since issued an apology a
16-10-2023 16:28 GMT by Edward Moya
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Ethereum: Unable to rally as new future ETFs volumes disappoint
Cryptos struggle as relentless Treasury selloff continues; 10-year yield rises 5.2bps to 4.731% Proshares Ethereum ETF (EETH) traded only 21,000 shares VanEck’s Ethereum Strategy ETF (EFUT) traded only 29,000 shares Over the past several months the focus in the cryptoverse has been on whether the SEC will approve a spot Bitcoin ETF. Hampered by SEC delays, sentiment for cryptos have struggled immensely, especially given the chaos sparked by the bond market. Sentiment could be improving given t
03-10-2023 07:50 GMT by Edward Moya
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Podcast - Wall Street ignores hot core inflation, still optimistic Fed likely done raising rates
OANDA Senior Market Analyst Ed Moya reviews the latest market news with Jonny Hart and Trader Nick. They discuss Wall Street's reaction to a complicated US inflation report.  They also outline the state of the oil market and why it will remain tight going into the winter.  They also discuss the impact from the US bankruptcy Court for the district of Delaware decision to approve the liquidation of $3.4 billion in cryptos.
13-09-2023 15:16 GMT by Edward Moya
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BTC/USD: Bitcoin crash triggers massive liquidations
Bitcoin fell to a two-month low as $1billion of losses occurred over past 24 hours Elon Musk's SpaceX reportedly sold all its Bitcoin, after writing down holdings in 2021 and 2022 Bitcoin under pressure as global risk aversion leads to de-risking moment Bitcoin’s plunge stemmed from nervousness about the looming US Bitcoin ETF decisions and on concerns that China’s property crisis could lead to further downward pressure for risky assets.  Now that Bitcoin fell below the key trading range of $28
18-08-2023 13:27 GMT by Edward Moya
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Yields rise alongside dollar; Tech leads the charge higher as stocks rebound from 2-week lows
US 10-year tips yield rise to the highest levels since 2009 NY Fed near-term inflation falls to lowest levels since 2021 Nasdaq rebounds as AI trade returns Summer trading and some choppiness has helped the US dollar continue to rally as rates remain volatile.  It has not been a smooth ride for the dollar as investors weigh concerns on rising debt levels, cooling inflation expectations, and rising confidence that the Fed will cut rates next year.  What is fascinating is that the 10-year TIPS yi
14-08-2023 15:45 GMT by Edward Moya
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Week Ahead - A busy week ahead! FOMC minutes, US retail sales, UK Jobs/CPI, RBNZ Decides and Japan GDP/CPI
US With Wall Street very confident that the Fed won’t be raising rates in September, the focus shifts to how strong is the economy and whether it is too robust and if that could sparking fear that inflation might reaccelerate. The economic data starts on Tuesday with a July retail sales report that should show spending picked up from a month ago, which was boosted by Amazon’s Prime Day.  Also on Tuesday is the Empire manufacturing report which should show August activity remains weak and t
11-08-2023 15:12 GMT by Edward Moya
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EUR/USD finds support after Fed's Harker suggests rate hikes might be over
Fed rate hike odds stumble (Sept at 13.0% of a hike, November at 20.2%) Fed's Harker will may be at a point where it can hold rates steady Fed's Barkin notes inflation remains too high Risk aversion was providing the dollar with some momentum but that move might have been exhausted after Fed's Harker signaled they could be done raising rates.  Harker noted, "Absent any alarming new data between now and mid-September, I believe we may be at the point where we can be patient and hold rates steady
08-08-2023 09:55 GMT by Edward Moya
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Week Ahead - Will US core CPI stay at the lowest levels since 2021?
Everyone will be watching the US inflation report as a cool report could help support soft landing hopes and seal the deal for some that the Fed is done raising rates. Expectations for the July inflation report is for headline inflation to rise towards the mid-3% range, while core inflation remains steady and holding onto the lowest levels since 2021 on both a monthly basis at 0.2% and at 4.8% from a year ago.
04-08-2023 13:24 GMT by Edward Moya
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Strong USD sends gold to a 3-week low
Crude prices rally after Saudis signal output cuts can be extended or deepened Gold struggles as bond market selloff extends; 10-year Treasury rises 11.4bps to 4.191% Bitcoin's tight range narrows to $28,900 to $30,100 Oil Crude prices rallied after the Saudis did what everyone expected them to do, they extended output cuts.  The Saudis are doing whatever it takes to defend oil prices and that could mean we could be seeing $90 oil soon.  The only thing getting in oil’s way is a weakening global
03-08-2023 15:35 GMT by Edward Moya
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King Dollar returns and takes down Commodities and their Currencies
USD surges as 10-year Treasury rises 4.4bps to 4.067%, highest level since November Oil unable to rally after US crude stockpiles dropped by a record 17 million barrels last week Gold slumps after hot ADP report keeps markets divided on whether Fed will tighten again AUD/USD, NZD, USD, and USD/CAD are all seeing a tentative return of the king dollar trade.  The dollar is rallying on safe-haven flows following Fitch's US sovereign rating downgrade.  The surge in Treasury yields is also supportin
02-08-2023 14:01 GMT by Edward Moya
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AUD/USD and Commodities decline as Dollar rally resumes
Traders push back RBA rate hike bets until November WTI and Brent crude implied volatility falls to lowest since 2020 Turkey unloads significant portion of gold holdings The Australian dollar tumbled after the RBA kept rates on hold again and signaled they might be done tightening.  Given most economists expected a hike, aussie-dollar was ripe for a plunge.  US dollar strength also supported the decline after the Treasury increased their net borrowing estimate. Oil The oil price rally is re
01-08-2023 15:01 GMT by Edward Moya
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Oil and loonie flying high together again
Oil poised for best monthly performance since early 2022 Net-long positions in WTI  rise to highest levels in 3 months Goldman says global oil demand has surpassed peak set just before COVID-19 USD/CAD Canadian dollar Oil and the loonie are flying high again as global growth prospects improve and on optimism the Fed is done tightening.  The Canadian dollar was weakening last week on fears that the BOC's tightening cycle is starting to weigh on the economy.   That outlook might change if China
31-07-2023 13:27 GMT by Edward Moya
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Oil rally stalls as demand softens, Gold rises post Fed
EIA Report: stockpiles  dropped 600K vs -2.12M eyed Crude production falls to 12.2 million bpd (lower boundaries of this year's range) Gold struggles as Fed leaves door open for more hikes Oil Crude prices softened after the EIA crude oil inventory report stockpiles fell less-than-expected as surging gasoline prices weighed on demand.  Gas is almost over 10 cents a gallon according to AAA and that rising trend might continue going to the end of summer.  Crude exports also rose above the 4 milli
26-07-2023 15:29 GMT by Edward Moya
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