This past week saw significant developments in the cryptocurrency market. Both Bitcoin and altcoins experienced increased volatility following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s (Fed) FOMC meeting, while the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) decision to keep interest rates unchanged fueled further speculation. Particularly, Bitcoin (BTC) prices fluctuated, triggering market-wide volatility.
Cryptos Experienced Turbulence
The Fed’s recent decision to cut interest rates by 50 basis points caused notable turbulence in the crypto market. This move spooked many investors, leading to significant price volatility for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. BTC surged from $59,000 to $63,000 over the week, leaving investors both excited and cautious. Meanwhile, the BoJ’s decision to keep interest rates at 0.25% added uncertainty to the market, as global economic developments left investors wondering how this would impact future crypto prices.
Arthur Hayes Warns of Potential Market Crash
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, painted a grim picture for the crypto market following the FOMC decisions. Speaking at the Token2049 event, Hayes warned that long-term interest rate cuts could lead to a significant crash in the crypto market. His comments added to the growing uncertainty among investors. Despite this, many market participants remain hopeful that Q4—traditionally bullish for risk assets—will bring a rally, especially for Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies.
Binance Listings and Altcoin Surge
One of the major highlights this week was Binance listing several new tokens. Binance launched the KDAUSDT USD-margin perpetual contract, leading to a 30% increase in Kadena’s (KDA) price, which brought a positive mood to the altcoin market. Additionally, Binance listed Solana Name Service (FIDA), triggering a price rally for the token.
TON-based Catizen (CATI) also saw a surge after its listing on Binance, with prices jumping over 30%. UXLINK saw even bigger gains, with its UXLINKUSDT pair delivering a weekly gain of 110%. These listings further highlighted Binance’s significant influence on the crypto market, with investors looking at Binance listings as opportunities for new altcoin growth.
Global Crypto Developments Caught Attention
Beyond Binance and central bank decisions, other noteworthy events unfolded in the crypto world this week. Leading U.S. bank BNY Mellon was granted exemption from SEC’s SAB 121 rules, allowing it to expand its crypto custody services. This move is expected to create a new sense of security for institutional investors entering the crypto space.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff warned that BTC could drop to $20,000, sparking new debates. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin made waves with a transfer of 1.3K ETH, leading to speculation about Ethereum’s future price movements.
USDC Expands to Soneium Layer 2
In other news, Circle, the stablecoin giant, announced a partnership with Sony to bring USDC to the Soneium Layer 2 platform, expanding its use case. This partnership is a significant step in increasing the adoption of USDC in new applications.
Lastly, Elon Musk met with El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele, stirring excitement about potential Bitcoin-related discussions. El Salvador, the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, continues to make waves in the global crypto space, and this meeting only further fueled speculation.
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