Crypto Looks at Fed Interest Rate Cut as Trump Shakes Up Central Bank

As the US Federal Reserve prepares to adjust interest rates on Wednesday, a broader shake-up at the central bank could have serious implications for crypto markets. The Fed is expected to cut interest rates tomorrow, in a move that traditionally signals a rally in crypto markets: Lower yields on assets like bonds mean riskier assets…

BTC Traders Cut $2B Leverage Before Fed Rate Cut Decision

Key takeaways: Bitcoin futures open interest fell $2 billion in five days, signaling cautious futures traders. Binance taker volume averages cycle lows as the market waits for Fed’s interest rate decision. The Coinbase premium suggests steady US demand defending $115,000. Bitcoin (BTC) traders appear to be scaling back exposure ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s…

How to Spot Altcoin Pumps Early Using Grok 4

Key takeaways Grok 4 can analyze real-time X chatter, market data and onchain flows to highlight potential altcoin moves. Social surges, exchange listing rumors, whale transactions and leverage spikes are among the earliest indicators of a pump signal. Traders can use Grok 4 prompts to filter noise, rank coins by hype intensity and cross-check signals…

Bitcoin Sticks To $115,000 as Gold Sets a Fresh Record High

Key points: Bitcoin attempts to liquidate longs at the Wall Street open with $115,000 a focus. Markets are flipping short ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting. Gold hits fresh all-time highs above $3,700 before correcting. Bitcoin (BTC) wobbled at Tuesday’s Wall Street open as analysis eyed potential liquidations. BTC/USD one-minute chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView Bitcoin leverage…

Solana Strategic Reserves Surpass $4B as Companies Accumulate 3% of Supply

Solana-based corporate treasuries have surged past $4 billion as companies continue to accumulate the cryptocurrency, according to new data. Data from the reserve tracker, Strategic Solana Reserve, showed on Tuesday that Solana treasuries hit 17.11 million tokens, worth $4.03 billion at current prices. The reserves account for nearly 3% of Solana’s (SOL) circulating supply of…

How High Can Ethereum Price Go Right After Fed Rate Cut?

Ethereum’s native token, Ether (ETH), has fallen 5.73% from its weekend high near $4,766, retreating as traders trim risk ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve interest rate decision. ETH/USD daily price chart. Source: TradingView The pullback reflects caution in the market, but the bigger question is whether the Fed’s potential dovish shift could reignite Ethereum’s rally…

Stablecoins Don’t Threaten Banks, ‘Deposit Erosion’ Is a Myth

Coinbase pushed back against claims that stablecoins threaten the US banking system, calling the idea of “deposit erosion” a myth. In a Tuesday blog post, the crypto exchange argued that fears over stablecoins draining bank deposits are unfounded. Coinbase claimed that “recent analysis” shows there is no meaningful link between stablecoin adoption and deposit outflows…

XRP Drops Below $3 as Whales Distribute and Network Activity Falls

Key takeaways: XRP’s failure to hold $3 points to a continued downside risk to $2.40-$2.00. Whales continue to sell XRP. Declining daily active addresses signal reduced transaction activity and liquidity. XRP (XRP) price flashes warning signs below $3 as bearish technical patterns emerge on its daily chart, coinciding with selling by whales and declining network…

Are Stablecoins Really a Risk to Bank Deposits? Coinbase Policy Chief Says ‘No’

Contrary to claims from the U.S. banking industry, stablecoins do not pose a risk to the financial system, according to the chief policy officer at crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN), Faryar Shirzad. Banks’ claims that they do are are myths crafted to defend their revenues, he wrote in a Tueday blog post. “The central claim —…

Standard Chartered venture arm to Raise $250M for 2026 Crypto Fund

Standard Chartered’s venture arm is preparing to launch a $250 million cryptocurrency investment fund in 2026, signaling growing institutional appetite for digital assets. Standard Chartered’s SC Ventures plans to raise the capital to open the investment fund focused on digital assets in the financial services sector, Bloomberg reported Monday, citing operating partner Gautam Jain. Set…