📈 BTC Pumps to $116K+
Bitcoin is on the move, climbing past $116,000 — the highest this month!
This pump is fueled by weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs data → markets expect the Fed to cut interest rates in September.
According to CME’s FedWatch Tool, there's now a 93.4% chance of a 25bps rate cut! 🏦
Risk assets like BTC and stocks are getting a boost.
🏦 Big Investors Still Bullish
👀 Michigan’s state retirement system (SMRS) is increasing BTC exposure via spot ETFs.
That’s long-term institutional confidence in crypto!
📉 BTC Volatility Drops
Despite the rally, BTC volatility is shrinking — lowest since Oct 2023 (when BTC was under $30K!).
This mirrors Wall Street bull markets, where lower volatility means growing confidence.
Projects offering yield through options may also be calming the price swings.
🌍 Macro Moves & Geopolitics
Global markets are strong:
Nikkei +0.65%
Euro Stoxx +1.2%
Nasdaq +1.2% (thanks to chip news + Trump’s dovish Fed hints)
But geopolitics are heating up:
Trump added a 25% tariff on India over Russian oil.
Ukraine peace talks are slow — geopolitical risks remain.
🔍 What’s Coming Up?
📆 Key Crypto Events:
Aug 7: Circle webinar on the new stablecoin law
Aug 15: FTX claims distribution record date
Aug 18: Coinbase launching nano SOL & XRP futures
📆 Key Macro Events:
Aug 7:
UK interest rate decision
Brazil & Mexico inflation data
Mexico rate decision
Aug 8: Fed Governor Kugler resigns — Trump will nominate a replacement
📆 Earnings to Watch:
Aug 7-12: Hut 8, Block, CleanSpark, Cipher Mining, TeraWulf, Bitfarms, Fold, and more releasing earnings
📊 TL;DR:
✅ Bitcoin is surging
✅ Fed rate cut odds are rising
✅ Institutions are buying
✅ Volatility is dropping
⚠️ Geopolitics still a wildcard
💬 Are you feeling bullish or cautious this week?
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