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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., recently purchased two Bitcoins for each of his seven children, a move triggered by criticisms for advocating Bitcoin without personal stake. He views Bitcoin as a means of defending public rights against government and corporate invasion. However, this action raises questions regarding potential conflict of interest. Despite potential implications, Kennedy continues to publicly endorse Bitcoin.

The Bank of Japan’s potential tactics shift may impact global bond markets, exchange rates, and cryptocurrencies. The anticipation lies in their yield curve control policy. Changes may result in global liquidity and bond market conditions that inadvertently affect the volatile cryptocurrency markets.

The current trading price for Bitcoin oscillates around 29,464, affected by the Federal Reserve’s decision to boost the federal funds rate. Market participants are observing the reverberations of this rate increase, potentially shaping the digital asset’s future. Despite the economy’s modest growth, tighter monetary policies have pushed Bitcoin’s value down.

“Second quarter records for Bitcoin and Ether futures have been broken by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, signifying rising institutional interest in these assets. Despite market instability, regulated avenues simplify risk management, while CME’s cash-settled futures free institutions from owning crypto outright and enhance hedging tools’ appeal.”

Japanese traders are increasingly turning to Bitcoin following recent exchange rate instability. Data shows a significant surge in Bitcoin trade volume from 69% to 80% on Japanese exchanges within the first half of the year, which mirrors a rising appetite within the Japanese markets. Factors affecting this shift include Bitcoin’s status as a hedge against traditional finance, potential regulatory enhancements, and Japan’s current inflation concerns.

Bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs) have seen significant growth, with the BTC-equivalent exposure of ETPs globally increasing by around $757 million in just four weeks. However, the report also cautions that surges in such activities often coincide with local market peaks, indicating potential risk.

Despite the ongoing devaluation of the U.S. dollar, Bitcoin’s value maintained stability within $30,000 and $32,000 range, instead of a surge or plummet. Observers suggest that the inverse relationship between Bitcoin and the dollar index may soon revert due to the dollar’s influence on global liquidity conditions, impacting valuations of risk-oriented assets, including cryptocurrencies.

“BTC spending ways are copying patterns from history, indicating the possible emergence of the ‘1st stage bull market.’ Long-term BTC holders are resurfacing, bringing classic bull market behavior back. The Value Days Destroyed (VDD) Multiple shows similar patterns to previous ones.”

As the US dollar teeters at three-month lows, it could induce a “parabolic curve” in Bitcoin’s price trend, suggests trader Moustache. Observers predict that the downward DXY trend could see BTC/USD reach $35,000. The correlation between the dollar and Bitcoin could significantly influence future market trends.

ARK Invest has reportedly withdrawn $12 million from its Coinbase stash, despite Coinbase’s nearly year-long high following a new partnership agreement. This move has caused a surge in COIN stock by 16%, underscoring the currency’s growing influence and Coinbase’s strong marketplace position. Nevertheless, investments in this volatile domain carry risks alongside substantial potential rewards.

The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust’s discount to net asset value retaliates with the U.S application for a Bitcoin ETF by BlackRock, while Arkham Intelligence faces controversy over its new service and data handling. Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s potential rise to $50,000 by year-end is predicted by Standard Chartered Bank.

“Ethereum’s co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, underscored the necessity of scaling solutions for Bitcoin to supersede its current role as a mere payment option. Buterin advised using second-layer scaling solutions like ZK Rollup to improve Bitcoin’s sluggish transaction volume and improve its scalability.”

“The crypto market, reflected by Bitcoin’s and Ether’s stability, faces possible changes due to U.S. inflation figures, SEC’s scrutiny of Coinbase, the potential proliferation of retail central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and fluctuating on-exchange liquidity at Huobi. This complex ecology requires caution, curiosity, and adaptability.”

“Bitcoin continues to attract institutional investors, while Ethereum users propose ERC 7265 to counter DeFi hacks. Solana’s liquid staking protocols see a 91% surge, hinting at mainstream market’s growing crypto acceptance. Yet, regulatory tensions, security concerns, and the rise of crypto-related cybercrimes pose significant challenges in the crypto landscape.”

JP Morgan’s recent report suggests that the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF by the SEC may not significantly affect the crypto asset’s price or adoption, based on lukewarm interest from institutional investors and modest performance of other Bitcoin products.

Bitcoin mining stocks in the U.S have witnessed a remarkable recovery in 2023, fueled by the strong performance of Bitcoin and institutional exchange-traded-fund (ETF) filings by financial giants. Additionally, resilient miners with minimal costs have profited when Bitcoin prices surpass production costs. However, high-debt miners struggle in this harsh landscape.

“Crypto enthusiasts are closely watching the bearish chart pattern of Bitcoin, as it hovers around the $30,450 range, anticipating whether this could become a golden buying opportunity. Bitcoin, still leading on CoinMarketCap, faces resistance at the $31,000 mark, signalling a possible bearish correction.”

BlackRock, submits revised application for spot bitcoin ETFs, potentially bolstering its acceptance with its industry prestige. Additionally, Singapore’s Monetary Authority imposes restrictions on cryptocurrency services to protect retail investors. This, coupled with Bitcoin’s recent surge, suggests a prospective rise in BTC prices and a safer investment environment.