crypto markets

Bitget Managing Director, Gracy Chen joins CoinDesk's First Mover to discuss her market catalysts for 2024. From the approval of a spot bitcoin ETF to the evolution of layer 2 ecosystems, she looks at what the future has in store for bitcoin and ethereum.

Jan 8, 2024

The U.S. Federal Reserve signaled on Wednesday that easier monetary policy is likely in store for 2024. OANDA senior market analyst Craig Erlam joins "First Mover" to discuss the crypto market's reaction to Fed's potential dovish policies in the upcoming year. Plus, Erlam's reaction to interest rate updates from the European Central Bank and Bank of England.

Dec 15, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) briefly broke above the $43,000 level in the last 24 hours, as the Federal Reserve signaled interest rate cuts for next year. NewEdge Wealth senior portfolio strategist Ben Emons shares his reaction to the central bank holding its benchmark fed funds rate range steady for the third consecutive time, along with his outlook on the cryptocurrency markets.

Dec 14, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading under $42,000, after suffering its steepest daily drawdown in almost four months on Monday. The decline wiped out over $520 million in leveraged trading positions on the crypto derivatives market, predominantly longs betting on rising prices, CoinGlass data shows. WonderFi CEO and President Dean Skurka shares his crypto market expectations for 2024.

Dec 12, 2023

Jayant Sinha, one of India's senior politicians who helps oversee the financial evolution of the nation, told CoinDesk that the country is unlikely to bring a crypto or Web3-specific legislative bill anytime soon. CoinDCX CEO Sumit Gupta joins "First Mover" to discuss the state of crypto regulation and mainstream adoption in India.

Dec 11, 2023

The U.S. economy saw stronger-than-expected job growth of 199,000 in November. The unemployment rate also beat expectations, dipping to 3.7%. 21.co co-founder and CEO Hany Rashwan joins "First Mover" to discuss bitcoin's (BTC) price action and the broader crypto market's reaction to the latest U.S. employment data.

Dec 8, 2023

Markus Thielen, head of research and strategy at crypto financial services platform Matrixport, joins "First Mover" to discuss bitcoin's (BTC) recent price movements as the largest cryptocurrency by market cap has gained roughly 14% in the past week. Plus, why Thielen anticipates bitcoin reaching $125,000 by the end of next year.

Dec 7, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) has jumped from $39,000 earlier this week to $44,000 on Wednesday. The rally comes amid growing optimism around a spot bitcoin ETF approval in the U.S. Bitwise Asset Management President Teddy Fusaro shares his crypto markets outlook, key drivers behind the latest bitcoin rally, and the impact of crypto exchange Binance's $4.3B settlement with the U.S. government.

Dec 6, 2023

BlackRock has received $100,000 as "seed capital" for its proposed bitcoin ETF, a fresh application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reveals. Maple head of growth and capital markets Quinn Thompson shares his crypto markets analysis, discussing the outlook for a spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S. and the broader macro environment. 

Dec 5, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) broke above $42,000 for the first time since April 2022 earlier Monday. Innovating Capital General Partner and Pastel Network co-founder Anthony Georgiades shares his crypto markets analysis and the potential catalysts driving bitcoin's price higher. "It's very clear that rates are probably going to come down much faster than anticipated, and there is going to be massive risk-on sentiment moving forward," Georgiades said.

Dec 4, 2023