#Ethererum #coin Here’s the latest news on Ethereum (ETH) as of today, July 10, 2024:
1. Ethereum Price Movement (Live Update) ETH Price $3,050 (down ~2% in 24h) Market Cap:$366B Key Levels: Support: $2,950 - $3,000 Resistance: $3,150 - $3,200
2. SEC Closes Investigation Into Ethereum (No Securities Charges) The U.S. SEC has dropped its investigation into Ethereum, confirming it will not pursue charges that ETH is a security. This is a major win for Ethereum and could reduce regulatory uncertainty. Impact: Bullish sentiment, but ETH price reaction muted due to broader market weakness.
3. Ethereum ETF Launch Updates Spot Ethereum ETFs are still awaiting final SEC approval (S-1 forms). - Latest reports suggest launch by mid-to-late July 2024. Bloomberg analysts (e.g., Eric Balchunas) estimate a July 15-18 launch window.
4. Ethereum Network Activity & Upgrades Pectra Upgrade (Early 2025): Next major upgrade after Dencun, focusing on wallet improvements (EIP-3074) and EVM efficiency. Layer-2 Growth: Arbitrum, Optimism, and Base continue dominating Ethereum scaling.
5. Whale & Institutional Moves A whale just moved 32,000 ETH (~$97M) to Kraken, possibly signaling a sell-off. Grayscale’s ETHE discount narrows to 8% as ETF approval nears.
6. Market Sentiment & Predictions Q3 Catalyst: Ethereum ETF inflows could drive a rally if Bitcoin stabilizes. Bearish Risks:Macro uncertainty (Fed rates, US election) and potential ETF delays.
#FOMCMeeting The latest FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) meeting concluded on June 12, 2024, with the Fed keeping interest rates unchanged at 5.25%-5.50%, maintaining a cautious stance amid mixed economic data.
Key Takeaways from the June 2024 FOMC Meeting: 1.Interest Rates Unchanged The Fed held rates steady for the 7th consecutive meeting, signaling a prolonged pause. 2.Inflation Concerns The Fed acknowledged slower progress toward the 2% inflation target, with recent CPI data showing stubborn price pressures. 3.Fewer Rate Cuts Expected The dot plot indicated only 1 rate cut in 2024 (down from 3 projected in March). 4.Economic Growth & Labor Market The Fed upgraded 2024 GDP growth to 2.1% (from 1.4% in March) but noted a cooling labor market. 5. Balance Sheet Reduction (QT) The Fed will slow its quantitative tightening (QT) pace, reducing Treasury roll-off from $60B to $25B/month starting in June.
Market Reaction: Stocks dipped slightly as investors adjusted to fewer rate cuts. Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year yield near 4.30%. - The US Dollar (DXY) strengthened.
Next FOMC Meetings in 2024: July 30-31 September 17-18 November 6-7 December 17-18
Bitcoin Price Stability As of today,Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $BTC 68,500, showing resilience despite recent market fluctuations. The $70,000 resistance remains a key psychological barrier, with traders watching for a potential breakout or correction.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Mixed Flows After weeks of strong demand, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded minor outflows yesterday, totaling $BTC 35 million. However, BlackRock’s IBIT and Fidelity’s FBTC continue to dominate, holding a combined $30 billion+ in BTC.
Mt. Gox Repayment Fears Ease Despite initial concerns, analysts suggest that most Mt. Gox creditors may hold rather than sell their Bitcoin, reducing fears of a massive market dump when repayments begin in July.
Germany’s Bitcoin Sell-Off Continues The German government has sold another 1,300 #BTC (~$90M) from its seized holdings, adding slight downward pressure. They still hold over 40,000 BTC, keeping traders alert for further sales.
Institutional Interest Remains Strong -MicroStrategy bought an additional 11,931 BTC (~$800M) in June, bringing its total stash to 226,331 BTC (~$15.5B). - Tether (USDT) announced plans to invest $1B+ in Bitcoin mining, signaling long-term bullishness.
What’s Next for BTC? - Fed Rate Cut Speculation: A potential September rate cut could boost Bitcoin’s appeal. -Technical Outlook: If BTC holds above $67,000, a retest of $70,000 is likely. A drop below may signal a deeper correction.