Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s price plummeted from $90,000 to $85,000, liquidating $900 million in long positions, following renewed warnings from China about stablecoins and broader market uncertainty.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s recent speech offered no clues on monetary policy, disappointing markets. By focusing on historical inflation, Powell may have sent a subtle message about economic humility and the Fed’s independence, leaving crypto investors to navigate the resulting uncertainty.

Despite a significant price drop, Fundstrat’s Tom Lee predicts Bitcoin will hit a new all-time high by the end of January. He cites a recovering stock market and a potentially less aggressive Fed as key drivers, while his firm, Bitmine, continues to aggressively accumulate Ethereum.

The crypto market saw a major downturn on December 1, with Bitcoin plunging over 5% and erasing $160 billion in total market cap. The drop is attributed to macroeconomic uncertainty ahead of a Fed speech, tightening monetary signals from Japan, and renewed regulatory pressure from China.

The first week of December could be volatile for the crypto market, with key U.S. macroeconomic data on the docket. Events like Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech, the PCE inflation report, and jobs data could significantly impact Bitcoin’s price.

Portal to Bitcoin is a new project aiming to expand Bitcoin’s utility as a settlement layer through innovations like Portal OS and BitScaler. Its PTB token has recently been listed on an exchange.

Japan’s 10-year government bond yield has surged to its highest level since 2008, signaling the end of an era of ultra-low rates. This shift in monetary policy could have significant implications for Bitcoin by impacting global liquidity and investor risk appetite.

Bitcoin’s price has dropped over 5% in early December, triggering a rare bearish signal on the monthly MACD indicator. This signal has previously preceded major bear markets, raising concerns, though past performance doesn’t guarantee future results.

Crypto analyst Didi Taihuttu warns of a potential bear market for Bitcoin, citing several bearish technical indicators. He advises traders to be cautious while suggesting long-term holders view dips as buying opportunities, emphasizing strategy over panic.

The crypto market started December with heavy losses, with Bitcoin dropping over 7%. The downturn is largely attributed to rising interest rates in Japan, which is prompting the unwinding of the yen carry trade, leading to widespread sell-offs in risk assets.