Bitcoin traders are building leveraged positions as markets anticipate a Federal Reserve rate cut this week. Open interest has surged to $37.63 billion ahead of the pivotal FOMC meeting, with prediction markets pricing in a 92.6% chance of a quarter-point reduction. Experts warn that while the outlook appears bullish, leverage-driven volatility remains a significant risk.
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Fed Chair Finalists Named as Powell Succession Nears
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has confirmed five finalists to succeed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, marking a critical juncture in the leadership transition at the world’s most powerful central bank. The White House expects to make its selection by year-end, with the candidate pool narrowing to current Fed officials, former governors, and private sector executives as monetary policy decisions loom large for the U.S. economy.
read moreUS Futures Rise on Trade Deal Hopes, Fed Finalists Named
US equity futures are climbing as signs emerge of progress in US-China trade negotiations during a critical earnings week. Meanwhile, the Treasury Secretary has confirmed five finalists to potentially replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, adding another layer of market significance to an already event-packed period for global markets.
read moreCPI Report Shows 3% Inflation, Bitcoin Rises on Fed Rate Cut Hopes
Consumer prices rose 3% annually in September, slightly below expectations, as Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies gained amid expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. The delayed CPI report comes during an ongoing government shutdown while traders anticipate monetary policy easing.
read moreBitcoin Cycle Shift: 2026 Peak Predicted Amid Macro Changes
Bitcoin’s traditional four-year price cycle may be extending to five years, according to new analysis from The Bull Theory. The next market peak is now projected for Q2 2026, driven by structural shifts in global liquidity and institutional accumulation patterns. This represents a significant departure from historical patterns that have guided crypto markets for over a decade, with Bitcoin recently recovering to $110,000 while showing signs of a fundamentally different market structure.
read moreBitcoin Braces for CPI Data Amid Government Shutdown
Bitcoin and broader financial markets are preparing for the first inflation data release following the U.S. government shutdown. The Consumer Price Index reading on Friday will significantly influence the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision amid ongoing economic uncertainty, with analysts predicting a measured market reaction even if inflation figures surprise to the upside.
read moreAI Predicts 2025 Altcoin Season: ChatGPT, Grok, Perplexity Weigh In
Three leading AI chatbots have delivered cautiously optimistic predictions about the potential for a full-scale altcoin season before the end of 2025. While Bitcoin has maintained its dominance with strong performance throughout the year, many alternative cryptocurrencies continue to struggle below their previous peaks. The collective AI analysis points to specific market indicators and macroeconomic catalysts that could finally trigger the long-awaited rotation into altcoins, with timing emerging as the critical variable for investors.
read moreEuropean Small-Caps Gain Amid Mixed Market Signals
European markets showed mixed performance in October 2025 as the STOXX Europe 600 Index edged higher amid dovish signals from the U.S. Federal Reserve. Against this backdrop, investors are increasingly turning their attention to small-cap stocks seeking growth opportunities in the current economic climate.
read moreDelayed CPI Report Looms as Fed Decision Nears
Crypto markets showed modest gains while awaiting a pivotal inflation report delayed by the government shutdown. The Consumer Price Index data, due Friday, represents the final major economic indicator before the Federal Reserve’s upcoming rate decision. Meanwhile, Bitcoin reclaimed $110,500 as analysts maintained bullish sentiment.
read moreSOFR-RRP Spread Signals Fed Policy Shift, Crypto Reacts
An unusual widening in the SOFR-RRP spread has triggered alarm bells across financial markets, with crypto traders interpreting the signal as potential early warning of Federal Reserve policy intervention. The 29 basis point gap on a non-quarter-end day suggests tightening funding conditions in the financial system’s plumbing. Simultaneous draws on the Fed’s Standing Repo Facility and pressure on regional banks reinforce concerns about liquidity scarcity.
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