FOMC Minutes: Why the S&P 500 Needs Rate-Cut Patience

Market uncertainty persists as split Fed committee fuels speculation, impacting financial strategies and economic forecasts for 2026. The post Fed maintains rates; market speculates on 2026 hike amid split committee appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Japanese Yen stays subdued below 161.90 as Fed caution limits Dollar weakness appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. USD/JPY trades slightly negative below the 161.90 area as the Japanese Yen (JPY) finds modest support, while the US Dollar (USD) remains underpinned by cautious remarks from New York Fed President John Williams and lingering inflation concerns. The latest United States (US) labor data showed that the ADP Employment Change 4-week average eased to 21K from 24.25K, pointing to a softer pace of private hiring. The figure suggests that labor market momentum is cooling, which could normally weigh on the Greenback. However, the USD avoided a deeper pullback as investors continued to price in a Federal Reserve (Fed) focused on supressing inflation. Williams said the US economy continues to expand at a steady, trend-like pace, while the labor market remains stable. However, he warned that inflation is still elevated, reinforcing the need for the Fed to keep policy restrict

The Fed's hawkish stance could lead to increased Treasury yields, impacting risk assets like Bitcoin and altering market rate expectations. The post Fed minutes set to reveal hawkish surprise that could rattle crypto markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Bitcoin Records Worst June in Four Years – Is a Cyclical Bottom in Play? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. With BTC reclaiming the $60,000 level on July 1, market experts believe the plunge may have been a failed breakdown rather than a sustained leg lower. On-chain data has confirmed that June was a painful month for bitcoin (BTC), but beyond the price weakness, both spot demand and institutional flows faltered. Due to last month’s performance, there is speculation that the market may be nearing a cyclical bottom, but this remains unconfirmed. In the meantime, analysts at the crypto exchange Bitfinex revealed in this week’s Bitfinex Alpha that historical data suggests that July could be better for BTC. However, a seasonality dynamic will not be able to sustain a recovery for BTC this month – the asset needs sustained spot and institutional demand. Worst June in 4 Years BTC fell to a fresh cycle low of $57,800 last month, marking the worst June since 2022 and the second-w

With BTC reclaiming the $60,000 level on July 1, market experts believe the plunge may have been a failed breakdown rather than a sustained leg lower.

The post Coinbase Secures UK License To Offer Equities And Perpetual Futures, Expanding Beyond Crypto appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Coinbase has received a regulatory green light in the United Kingdom, according to the original report. The authorization permits the exchange to give institutional traders access to perpetual futures, while UK retail customers will be able to trade equities initially, with more traditional assets likely to follow. A Full-Service Platform Takes Shape The license signals a fundamental shift in Coinbase’s product strategy. Previously, the platform operated as a pure-play crypto exchange with a small selection of staking and custody services. Now it can act as a bridge between digital assets and regulated equity markets for British users. The equities offering will start with basic trading capability, but the infrastructure supports expansion into mutual funds, bonds, or structured products over time. That kind of multi-asset ambition has been building

The post British Pound slips as Hormuz attacks revive USD demand appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The Pound Sterling (GBP) retreats against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday as tensions in the Middle East rise, following reports of attacks on two ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The GBP/USD pair trades at 1.3373, down 0.11%. GBP/USD falls as Oil spike lifts Fed hike worries The Greenback remains steady after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacked ships that attempted to pass through the Omani route, ignoring the IRGC’s repeated warnings. These developments underpinned Oil prices and consequently the US Dollar, as high energy prices could force the US Federal Reserve (Fed) to raise interest rates. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the buck’s performance against six currencies, is up 0.05% at 100.93. Data from the US showed that the trade deficit widened in May, driven by a jump in imports and a decline in exports. The Goods and Services Trade Balance deficit came a

The post Wintermute Cautions ‘Relief Rally’ Likely as Bitcoin Touches Highest Price in Weeks appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. In brief Wintermute believes recent Bitcoin and crypto price action is a clear relief rally, or short-term price recovery. The market maker pointed to rising ETF inflows, macro easing, and a dovish Fed tone as contributing variables. Bitcoin has jumped more than nearly 10% in the last week, but is still down nearly 50% from October’s peak. Bitcoin has jumped nearly 10% in the last week of trading, recently changing hands at $64,023 after touching a two-week high above $64,500 on Monday. But market-making firm Wintermute says it’s still “somewhat cautious,” suggesting the recent price jump is more of a relief rally than a structural shift. In other words, the firm believes this is a temporary or short-term recovery as opposed to a significant, fundamental shift in the market. “This looks like a textbook relief rally, and it makes sense given the input,” the f