Bitcoin Hits $65K for First Time Since Early August, Renewing Investor Interest in Spot ETFs
Bitcoin is back to levels not seen in nearly two months as it pushed past the $65,000 mark during U.S. late morning hours on Thursday.
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Bitcoin is back to levels not seen in nearly two months as it pushed past the $65,000 mark during U.S. late morning hours on Thursday.
Some traders expect market movements nearer to Friday when Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to speak at the Jackson Hole symposium.
Jerome Powell made clear that central bank policymakers are focused on downside risks to the economy as much as they are inflation.
The downtrend in inflation has stalled so far this year, putting in doubt the odds for any Fed rate cuts in 2024.
Powell also said a CBDC would need Congress’ approval before the Federal Reserve will act.
Bitcoin dipped to $42,300, while crypto majors ETH, ADA, DOT fell 3%-4% with Solana’s SOL tumbling over 6%.
Bitcoin investors have mostly been focused on spot ETFs and the upcoming halving, but central bank monetary policy is also likely to play a sizable role in the 2024 price outlook.
Bitcoin remained steady around $41,000 after Monday’s dramatic flush.
Market participants will now turn to Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s post-meeting press conference to glean insight into the future path of U.S. central bank policy.