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Fed’s Barr Warns Price Shocks Could Destabilize Inflation Expectations
<p>Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr cautioned that sustained price shocks risk de-anchoring long-term inflation expectations, complicating the Fed’s path toward rate cuts and pressuring risk assets including crypto.</p>
JPMorgan: Bitcoin Outperforms Gold and Silver as Capital Flows Show Resilience
<p>JPMorgan Chase says Bitcoin is outperforming gold and silver, with capital flow data and momentum indicators pointing to continued resilience. Here is what the bank’s analysis shows.</p>
James Wynn Liquidated 3 Times Shorting Bitcoin With 40x Leverage in One Week
<p>On-chain whale James Wynn opened and lost three separate 40x leveraged Bitcoin short positions within a single week, suffering full liquidations each time on Hyperliquid.</p>
Traders Now Price In Over 50% Odds of Fed Rate Hike in 2026 — Crypto Impact
<p>Traders are increasing bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike, with markets now pricing in more than a 50% probability of an increase in 2026. Here is what that means for crypto and risk assets.</p>
Warsh May Need Five Years to Cut Fed’s $6.6T Balance Sheet, Economist Warns
<p>Federal Reserve Chairman nominee Kevin Warsh aims to significantly cut the Fed’s $6.6 trillion balance sheet, but a top financial economist warns the process could span more than one presidential term.</p>
Tesla Returns to Crypto Treasury Expansion as Visa Launches Settlement Pool Tokenization
<p>Tesla is expanding its crypto treasury holdings again while Visa launches a tokenized settlement pool initiative. What both moves mean for institutional crypto adoption.</p>
Fed Rate Hold Probability Reaches 94.8% for April 2026 FOMC Meeting
<p>CME FedWatch data shows a 94.8% probability the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged at its April 2026 FOMC meeting, signaling a prolonged pause with direct implications for crypto markets.</p>
ETH Liquidation Alert: $1.241B at Risk If Ether Drops Below $2,061
<p>On-chain and exchange data shows cumulative long liquidation intensity on mainstream CEXs would reach $1.241 billion if ETH breaks below the $2,061 price level.</p>
K33: Bitcoin Consolidation Signals Possible Market Bottom as Selling Pressure Subsides
<p>K33 Research says Bitcoin’s consolidation phase may mark a market bottom as selling pressure fades. Here’s what the on-chain and market data show.</p>
$193 Million in Crypto Liquidations in 24 Hours, Short Positions Take the Brunt
<p>A total of $193 million in crypto contract liquidations hit the market in 24 hours, with short positions bearing the majority of losses — a signal of bullish price pressure across derivatives markets.</p>
Circle Stock Rises 4.22% as U.S. Crypto Sector Equities Open Higher
<p>Circle stock advanced 4.22% at the open as U.S.-listed crypto sector equities broadly gained. Here is what drove the move and which other names followed.</p>
U.S. Crypto Stocks Rise in Pre-Market Trading, MSTR Jumps 3.3%
<p>U.S. crypto-related stocks rose in pre-market trading, with MicroStrategy (MSTR) gaining 3.3%. Here is what moved Coinbase, Riot Platforms, Marathon Digital, and other crypto equities.</p>
OCBC Bank: USD Weakness Is Reviving Gold Safe Haven Demand in 2026
<p>OCBC Bank strategist Christopher Wong says weakening USD is reviving gold safe haven demand. Gold trades at $4,398/oz after hitting a January ATH of $5,595, with OCBC targeting $5,600 by year-end.</p>