Bank of Japan may accelerate rate hikes to combat inflation, and Bitcoin holders should pay attention

Geopolitical tensions could destabilize global markets, impacting energy costs and cryptocurrency volatility, with broader economic repercussions. The post IRGC strikes US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain as Bitcoin takes a hit from geopolitical shock appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The renewed conflict in the Strait of Hormuz heightens geopolitical tensions, impacting global markets and potentially disrupting energy supplies. The post Bitcoin drops as Trump declares Iran ceasefire ‘over’ amid renewed Strait of Hormuz attacks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post China’s CPI inflation falls to 1.0% YoY in June, vs 1.1% expected appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. China’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbed 1.0% in June from a year ago after arriving at a rise of 1.2% in May, the National Bureau of Statistics of China reported on Thursday. The market consensus was for 1.1% in the reported period. Chinese CPI inflation arrived at -0.3% MoM in June versus a decline of 0.1% prior, softer than the expectation of a 0.2% fall. China’s Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 4.1% YoY in June, following a 3.9% increase in May. The data came in line with the market consensus. Market reaction to China’s CPI, PPI data The China-proxy Australian Dollar (AUD) edges slightly lower following the China’s CPI and PPI data. At the press time, the AUD/USD pair is down 0.01% on the day to trade at 0.6927. Australian Dollar FAQs One of the most significant factors for the Australian Dollar (AUD) is the level of interest rates set by the Reserve Bank of Australia (R

The post Bitcoin (BTC) Stuck in ‘Deep Value’ as Long-Term Holders Capitulate appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Joerg Hiller Jul 08, 2026 15:56 Bitcoin remains in deep value with prices below key cost bases for five months. Long-term holder capitulation spikes to $280M, ETF flows still negative. Bitcoin (BTC) continues to grapple with a prolonged period of ‘deep value,’ trading below key investor cost bases for over five months. As of July 8, 2026, BTC is priced at $61,550, down 3.73% over the past 24 hours and significantly below its $75,476 cost basis for corporate treasuries like Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy). According to Glassnode’s latest report, long-term holders (LTH) are driving the sell pressure, crystallizing losses at an unprecedented pace. LTH loss realization has climbed from 15% of total realized value in February to 43% today, with daily losses peaking at $280 million—a level not seen since December 2022. This trend highlights growing frustration

Rising interest rates in South Korea could dampen crypto enthusiasm, as higher returns on traditional savings reduce the appeal of volatile assets. The post Bank of Korea signals rate hikes as inflation overshoots, and Korea’s massive crypto market should pay attention appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Can Bitcoin’s Next Price Floor Reach $800,000? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The post Can Bitcoin’s Next Price Floor Reach $800,000? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin’s next price floor could sit far higher than most investors expect, according to Alexandre Laizet, board director at Capital B, one of Europe’s leading Bitcoin treasury companies. Laizet points to a specific catalyst: digital credit, a new category of Bitcoin-backed listed instruments that he says is quietly reshaping demand for the asset. Why digital … Source: https://coinpedia.org/news/can-bitcoins-next-price-floor-reach-800000/

The post Oil spike hits Bitcoin near $62K as Polymarket pegs $52K at 99.9% appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Joerg Hiller Jul 08, 2026 12:28 Tuesday’s New York Fed survey showed 12-month inflation expectations rose to 3.7% as renewed U.S.-Iran airstrikes helped drive oil up about 5%, with Bitcoin hovering near $62,000 ahead of Fed Oil spike hits Bitcoin near $62K as Polymarket pegs $52K at 99.9% Bitcoin Slips Toward $62,000 After Iran-Linked Oil Spike as Polymarket Ladder Prices July 9 Levels Renewed Middle East hostilities that pushed oil prices sharply higher have added a fresh macro shock for Bitcoin, which slipped back toward the low $62,000 area as risk markets reacted. On Polymarket’s “Bitcoin above ___ on July 9?” ladder, traders still price very high odds that Bitcoin will clear the lower strike levels by the July 9 resolution window. Key Takeaways Polymarket implies a 99.9% chance Bitcoin will be above $52,000 on July 9. Traders are weighing conflicting in

The post Federal Reserve Flags Inflation Risks After June Rate Hold appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Federal Reserve policymakers signaled that inflation remains a major concern despite keeping interest rates unchanged during their June meeting. Fresh meeting minutes revealed that officials debated several policy paths as economic uncertainty continued.  Besides persistent tariff effects, policymakers identified strong artificial intelligence investment and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East as additional inflation drivers. Consequently, investors now await upcoming economic data because future interest rate decisions remain highly dependent on inflation trends and broader market conditions. Officials Weigh Different Policy Paths Chairman Kevin Warsh led his first policy meeting on June 16-17, where officials agreed to maintain the federal funds rate between 3.5% and 3.75%. However, members expressed different expectations for the remainder of 2026.  Many anticipated stable o