Bitcoin

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index is showing ’extreme fear’ with a score of 16, a sentiment that has dominated the market for over two months. This contrasts with the U.S. stock market, which, while also fearful, remains near its all-time high, unlike Bitcoin which is down nearly 30% from its peak.

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Corné Marchand reviews a volatile week in crypto, discussing Strategy’s potential Bitcoin sales, macroeconomic trends, legal developments, and what to expect from the markets in the coming week.

With Kevin Hassett emerging as the frontrunner to replace Jerome Powell as Fed Chair, concerns are rising about potential political interference. Donald Trump’s public calls for interest rate cuts add to the scrutiny, as the new leadership could significantly impact monetary policy and, by extension, the crypto market.

Analyst Markus Thielen argues that Bitcoin’s 4-year cycle still exists, but it’s driven by US midterm elections rather than the halving event, as the market matures with institutional investors.

Long-term Bitcoin holders are using covered call options to generate yield, creating hidden selling pressure that counteracts ETF inflows and explains Bitcoin’s recent underperformance.

Bitcoin took a hit on Sunday, its worst since April, but has recovered overnight. Ethereum is holding steady while other altcoins see modest losses.

With the Bank of Japan expected to raise interest rates on December 19, Bitcoin investors are wary. Historical data shows previous BoJ hikes have triggered significant BTC corrections, and technical analysis suggests the price could fall towards $70,000.

Macro analyst Luke Gromen, formerly bullish on Bitcoin, now warns of short-term risks and a potential drop to $40,000. However, crypto experts have criticized his analysis, calling his arguments weak and based on sentiment rather than data.

Large-scale AI and data center projects face increasing delays and cancellations due to practical and societal obstacles, potentially impacting economic growth and Bitcoin’s price.