macroeconomic

Bitcoin (BTC) gained roughly 28% in October, its strongest showing since January. CoinDesk Indices head of research Todd Groth, CFA, breaks down the performance of major cryptocurrencies last month, along with highlights from the broader macroeconomic environment.

Nov 1, 2023

Investors poured money into short bitcoin funds last week as upbeat U.S. economic data and the prospect of renewed outsized rate increases by the Federal Reserve weakened the appetite for risky assets. Separately, bitcoin's correlation with ether has strengthened since mid-January, a sign of a renewed focus on macroeconomic factors. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Feb 27, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering around $23,000 as traders react to another 25-basis-point rate hike from the Federal Reserve. Marc Ostwald, ADM ISI Chief Economist, joins "Wolf of All Streets" Crypto Trader Scott Melker to discuss how bitcoin reacts to macroeconomic conditions. Plus, their price outlook on the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization in 2023.

Feb 1, 2023

Crypto investment scams are down along with the rest of the market, Chainalysis Director of Research Kim Grauer tells “First Mover,” citing macroeconomic headwinds and law enforcement actions. But, at the same time “the hacking of DeFi protocols is way up,” she explains.

Aug 22, 2022

Cryptocurrency-related stocks dropped Friday as bitcoin lost momentum along with the broader set of risk assets on macroeconomic fears. “The Hash” panel discusses the recent turbulence and the potential factors that could drive BTC’s price lower.

Aug 19, 2022