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Wounded Crypto Traders Desperate for Clues From Fed’s Big Meeting This Week

The central bank’s annual Jackson Hole, Wyoming, conference could provide hints on where interest rates are headed – and thus where crypto prices will go.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell giving the update from 2021's virtual Jackson Hole meeting. (C-Span)

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'Reality Kicking in' for Crypto: MarketVector Indexes

Martin Leinweber, Digital Asset Product Strategist at Market Vector Indexes (MV), discusses the potential factors moving bitcoin (BTC)'s price and why "reality is kicking in" after it reacted favorably to the Federal Reserve's July meeting minutes amid looming inflation concerns.

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Bitcoin Trading Sideways Around $21K

Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering around $21,400, roughly where it stood 24 hours ago. Martin Leinweber, Digital Asset Product Strategist at Market Vector Indexes (MV), discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook, explaining "the problem with bitcoin" losing its narrative ahead of the Ethereum merge. Plus, what to expect from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's Jackson Hole remarks Friday and the potential impact on the markets.

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What to Expect From Fed's Upcoming Jackson Hole Meeting

OANDA Senior Market Analyst Edward Moya discusses what to expect from the Federal Reserve's annual Jackson Hole meeting Friday and its potential impact on the crypto markets. "There's optimism here that we see the peak in inflation," Moya said. Plus, levels to watch for bitcoin's (BTC) price.

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Crypto Banks Are One Step Closer to Reality Under New Fed Guidance

The Federal Reserve’s guidance for approving master account access is a major milestone for crypto banks, but it still leaves much to be desired.

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Powell Likely Won’t Mention Crypto in Friday Speech: Opimas CEO

Opimas CEO and Founder Octavio Marenzi discusses what to expect from the Federal Reserve Economic Symposium, where Chair Jerome Powell will speak this Friday and provide insight into the central bank’s monetary policy.

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Opimas CEO: Fed Chair Powell's Friday Speech Will Be a 'Victory Lap’

All eyes are on the Federal Reserve Economic Symposium, where Chair Jerome Powell will speak later this week. Investors are eager for hints of what the central bank will do at its September meeting. Opimas CEO and founder Octavio Marenzi discusses the potential impact of the speech on the crypto markets and why it could be a bit of a "victory lap."

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Bitcoin's 10% Weekly Drop Puts Bears in Control Ahead of Jackson Hole Symposium

Powell will skew on the hawkish side at Jackson Hole, analysts said.

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Bitcoin Outlook Ahead of Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole Meeting

CoinDesk's Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun discusses the outlook for bitcoin (BTC) as the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole meeting is around the corner. Plus, CoinDesk's Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin shares her insights into the state of crypto mining in a market downturn.

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It Doesn't Matter If They're Wrong, Central Bankers Set Guidance for Crypto, Too

Central bankers seem to have no clue where inflation is headed in the longer term, but markets are taking every clue they get from the Federal Reserve.

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