On August 29, $13.8 billion worth of Bitcoin options will expire, a deadline that could dictate the market trajectory. BTC just hit its lowest point in six weeks, heightening tensions between weakened buyers and sellers determined to defend their positions. More than just a technical event, this clash over derivatives crystallizes the uncertainty surrounding Bitcoin's immediate future.
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Market participants are eagerly anticipating at least a 25 basis point (BPS) interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday. The Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, is expected to begin slashing interest rates on Wednesday, with analysts expecting a 25 basis point (BPS) cut and a boost to risk asset prices in the long term.Crypto prices are strongly correlated with liquidity cycles, Coin Bureau founder and market analyst Nic Puckrin said. However, while lower interest rates tend to raise asset prices long-term, Puckrin warned of a short-term price correction. “The main risk is that the move is already priced in, Puckrin said, adding, “hope is high and there’s a big chance of a ‘sell the news’ pullback. When that happens, speculative corners, memecoins in particular, are most vulnerable.”Read more
