Key Points
The crypto market is having a tough time amid the growing macro uncertainties, while flagship tokens are showing resilience.
Robinhood listed Binance coin BNB today, and Coinbase confirmed the plans to list BNB.
The leading Crypto exchange Kraken has released its Q3 revenue report, showing record revenue growth.
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has given a green light to the first Solana spot Exchange Traded Fund.
The next biggest test for the crypto market is the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data release by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Friday, October 24.
The crypto market is having a tough time amid the growing macro uncertainties. Despite the challenging times, the leading coins are showing considerable resilience. The new partnerships and integrations within the ecosystem are adding a renewed vigor to the ecosystem, which had been battered by the recent macro headwinds ranging from geopolitical tensions between the world’s two largest economies to political protests sweeping the U.S streets amid the U.S. government shutdown.
What Happened to Bitcoin Today?
At press time, the bitcoin price is around $111,074.02 (at the time of writing), and the price has increased by 1.84% in the past 24 hours. The token successfully held the Fibonacci support levels of 106K and 109K.
Even though the overall momentum remains bearish, the token is trading above the 10-day Exponential Moving Average. With analysts having mixed views on BTC’s rally, the investors are taking a cautious approach with the upcoming inflation data release on the horizon.
Moreover, the BTC ETF recorded a net flow of $20.30 million on October 23.
Source: CoinMarketCap
ETH and XRP are Sending Mixed Signals as the Broader Crypto Market is Still Under Macro Pressure
At the time of writing the article, Ethereum (ETH) is priced at $3,977.7, and the market cap of the second-largest cryptocurrency has touched $468.55 billion.
The technical indicators are giving mixed signals, but are more or less inclined towards bearish sentiments. XRP, on the other hand, is trading around $2.40; the price marked a slight increase in the past 24 hours. The market cap reached $144.43 billion despite technical indicators sending bearish signals.
The overall crypto market touched 3.72 trillion, and the market remains cautious with Fear and Index value of 32. The crypto market received bullish signals following events such as new partnerships and crypto ETF approvals in Hong Kong. The following are key events that are shaping the crypto landscape today. The following are the key crypto market indicators and their value.
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3.72Trillion
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32 (Fear)
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24 ( Bitcoin season)
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Robinhood Lists BNB and Coinbase Confirm the Listing
Robinhood listed Binance coin BNB, sending bullish signals to the BNB. Another notable event is Coinbase confirming the plans to list BNB. The move is notable as Binance is the former’s largest competitor. The BNB has a market cap of $155.56, ranking fourth among the cryptocurrencies. The investors are now closely watching whether the news regarding the listing can actually nullify the building macro pressure.
Kraken Q3 Revenue Report Adds Confidence to the Crypto Ecosystem
The leading Crypto exchange Kraken has released its Q3 revenue report. The major highlights of the report include revenue reaching $648.0 million, a 50% rise from the previous quarter. The Total platform transaction volume recorded a 23% quarterly improvement.
The Kraken had earlier expanded its product offerings in Q3 by adding xStocks. The notable industry acquisition includes the Small Exchange, a CFTC-licensed Designated Contract Market (DCM) acquisition, marking Kraken’s expanding presence in the U.S. The remarkable revenue achievements are reinforcing confidence in the crypto ecosystem, as the uncertain macroenvironment is putting the market under pressure.
The Hong Kong SFC Approves First SOL ETF, Set to Start Trading on October 27
The Hong Kong regulator, Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), has given a green light to the first Solana spot Exchange Traded Fund. ChinaAMC Solana ETF, issued by China Asset Management (Hong Kong)is scheduled to go live on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on October 27th. It’s worth noting that Hong Kong’s SFC’s approval transpired while the ETF approvals in the U.S are in limbo due to the ongoing U.S government shutdown.
The ETFs, such as Grayscale Litecoin Trust, Grayscale Solana Trust, VanEck Solana Trustand 21Shares Core Solana, are postponed indefinitely as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC) has yet to resume working in full capacity.
Crypto Market: What’s Ahead as the Macro Caution Dominates With Upcoming CPI Report?
The next biggest test for the crypto market is the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data release by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) today. The general expectation is a higher inflation rate, which is not good news for the crypto market. The inflation data is also crucial in deciding the future direction of monetary policy. If the inflation remains high, the investors will move towards safer investments to hedge against the inflationary pressure. A strong macro signal is what the crypto markets need now, but the unfolding macro conditions are not helping.
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