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Bitcoin experienced a significant price drop, falling from over $105,000 to below $96,000, following a record $671.9 million net outflow from Bitcoin ETFs on December 19. This reaction was triggered by Fed Chair Powell's comments on interest rates and inflation, leading to heightened investor fear. Ethereum ETFs also faced outflows, with $60.5 million withdrawn, contributing to a 9% decline in ETH's price.
UBS has upgraded FedEx to a 'Buy' rating with a target price of $311, citing the anticipated spin-off of its freight business, which is expected to unlock significant value through a higher independent valuation. The lowered earnings hurdle for 2025 is also seen as beneficial for the stock.
XRP Coin is making a significant return to Binance after months of uncertainty due to legal battles with the SEC. This relisting is expected to enhance liquidity, boost prices, and restore confidence in Ripple, signaling a potential shift in the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies in the U.S.As XRP reenters the market, traders and investors are keenly watching its performance, marking a pivotal moment for both Ripple and the broader crypto community.
The SEC has approved Bitcoin and Ethereum index ETFs from Franklin Templeton and Hashdex, enhancing institutional access to these cryptocurrencies. Franklin Templeton's ETF will trade on the Cboe BZX Exchange, while Hashdex's will be available on the Nasdaq. This approval follows previous applications and delays, with the SEC emphasizing compliance with investor protection regulations. Speculation arises that other asset managers, like BlackRock, may soon introduce similar products amid significant market volatility, which has seen Bitcoin and Ethereum prices drop sharply.
Ethereum's price has sharply declined to around $3,300 after peaking near $4,100, driven by macroeconomic uncertainties and bearish sentiment in the cryptocurrency market. Concerns over a potential U.S. government shutdown and recession fears in New Zealand have led to increased selling pressure, as traders exhibit risk-averse behavior.On-chain metrics reveal a rise in inflows to exchanges, indicating a trend of traders offloading their holdings, while the Net Unrealized Profit/Loss metric shows a contraction in unrealized profits, suggesting growing capitulation among market participants. This environment of declining open interest in the futures market further underscores a lack of confidence in a price recovery.
Google's new quantum computing chip, Willow, promises to revolutionize processing power, solving complex problems in minutes that would take traditional supercomputers billions of years. This advancement poses a potential threat to cryptocurrency encryption, particularly Bitcoin, as quantum computers could eventually crack existing algorithms. Meanwhile, Satoshi Nakamoto's Bitcoin holdings have surged in value, making him one of the world's richest individuals, raising concerns about market stability if he were to sell.
RBC Wealth Management has appointed a new leader for its Pacific Northwest operations. This strategic move aims to enhance the firm's presence and service offerings in the region, reflecting its commitment to growth and client engagement.
Donald Trump’s crypto initiative, World Liberty Financial, executed a $10 million swap of wrapped Bitcoin for tokens linked to adviser Justin Sun, founder of the TRON blockchain. Despite being marketed as a decentralized finance platform, it remains in early development stages, with sales falling significantly short of projections. The project has faced scrutiny following a controversial partnership involving Sun, leading to a lawsuit against Coinbase after the exchange sought to delist wrapped Bitcoin due to concerns over Sun's influence.
The SMI is lower in pre-market trading as US stock markets close little changed following an interest rate shock, with Micron weighing on the Nasdaq. The Chinese central bank maintained key interest rates amid economic challenges, while the Shanghai stock exchange rose 0.5%. Geopolitical uncertainties and policy shocks are expected to influence markets significantly in 2025, as highlighted by TD Securities' James Rossiter. The Chinese economy faces a real estate crisis, compounded by potential tariffs from US President-elect Donald Trump.
The SEC has approved the first hybrid Bitcoin-Ethereum ETFs, allowing Nasdaq and Cboe BZX to list the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF and the Franklin Crypto Index ETF, respectively. Each fund will hold approximately 80% Bitcoin and 20% Ethereum based on market capitalizations. Grayscale has also filed to convert its Solana Trust into an ETF, aiming to enhance investor access.

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