Biden Warning to Bitcoin
Since President Biden issued an executive order regarding the future of US money and payment systems half a year ago government agencies have been considering cryptocurrencies and how to regulate them. The end result will be substantial regulation of the world of cryptocurrencies. That is the Biden warning to Bitcoin and the rest of the cryptocurrency world.
Crypto World Awaits Fed Rate Decision
Every market from crypto and commodities to stocks, bonds, and foreign currencies has been driven by the worst inflation in forty years and Fed rate increases that are driving the US dollar higher and higher.
How High Interest Rates to Slow Inflation
The markets were surprised a few days ago when inflation numbers came in higher than expected. There is now concern that inflation may be accelerating instead of cooling off. This is despite the US Federal Reserve raising interest rates every month.
Accelerating Inflation and Crypto Values
The Federal reserves is trying to thread the needle, so to speak, and control inflation without causing a recession. It remains to be seen if they will succeed. Assuming that inflation continues to accelerate, how will Bitcoin and the rest do?
Is Bitcoin Set for a Comeback?
Bitcoin as well as the rest of the crypto world has had a dismal year. The premier cryptocurrency fell from $67,000 in November of 2021 to the $18,000 range in early September of 2022. Just a week after its low point Bitcoin popped up to the $22,000 range. Is Bitcoin set for a comeback or is this a bear market rally before it trends lower and lower?
Inflation Expectations and Your Investing
The longer that people live with the highest levels of inflation in four decades the more likely it is that inflation expectations will become ingrained. We are concerned about inflation expectations and your investing.
What Is Bitcoin Wash Trading?
In the US stock market an illegal way to manipulate the market is with a wash trade. Wash trading is when someone simultaneously buys and sells a stock for the sole purpose of misleading other investors. According to Forbes, Bitcoin wash trades may constitute as much as 51% of all trading volume!
Bitcoin ATM Companies as Investments
A Bitcoin ATM has the potential to make up to $3,000 a month on gross revenue of $30,000. Does this mean that Bitcoin ATM companies as investments are a good idea?
Lithium Mining Investment Possibilities
A significant problem for the USA is that the bulk of lithium mining, as well as battery production, takes place in China and other offshore locations. Supply chain disruptions stemming from the Covid pandemic and then from Russia’s war in Ukraine have heightened concerns about the economic and strategic security of the country. Reshoring of US manufacturing and mining of critical minerals have become an investable niche. In this regard we are taking a look at lithium mining investment possibilities.
Interest Rates Versus Crypto Value
Well before Powell was finished talking the stock market and crypt market both began to fall. Bitcoin fell below the important $20,000 barrier. Considering that rates are likely to keep going up, is there a predictable relationship of interest rates versus crypto value?