In a recent conversation with Fundstrat’s head of digital asset strategy, Sean Farrell, it was posited that bitcoin could climb to $ 175,000 within the year. This statement came shortly after the firm’s co-founder, Tom Lee, asserted on CNBC that bitcoin is poised to be the top-performing asset of the year. Farrell’s Forecast: Bitcoin …
Ripple Exec Warns of RLUSD Supply Shortages, Advises Against FOMO Buying
Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin launch sparks a warning against “FOMO,” as early supply shortages could cause temporary price spikes before stabilizing near $ 1. RLUSD Launch Warning: Why Ripple CTO Urges Caution Amid Initial Supply Issues Ripple’s chief technology officer, David Schwartz, has issued a measured warning about early price volatility for the company’s U.S. …
China Asset Management Exec Anticipates Hong Kong Spot Bitcoin ETFs to ‘Exceed’ US Debut
With the debut of spot bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Hong Kong trading on Tuesday, market observers are speculating about the potential demand for these ETFs in the region, reminiscent of the enthusiasm seen in the U.S. following the approval of 11 spot bitcoin ETFs on Jan. 10. Zhu Haokang, head of digital […]
A16z Exec Blasts Meme Coins: They Make Crypto Look ‘Like a Risky Casino’
Eddy Lazzarin, CTO of A16z Crypto, one of the largest cryptocurrency-focused venture capital funds, has criticized the meme coins’ effect on the broad appreciation of the cryptocurrency market. Lazzarin stated that meme coins undermined the “long-term vision of crypto” that has maintained some actors in the space, making it look “like a risky casino.” A16z […]
Rate Cuts Could be ‘Out the Window’ After March CPI Data Reveals Stubborn Inflation, Tradestation Exec Says
The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) experienced a higher increase than anticipated in March, climbing by 0.4% over the month to reach 3.5%. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the rise was primarily fueled by increases in shelter and gasoline costs. This acceleration in the inflation rate has unsettled the financial markets, with many […]