Bitcoin Needs Regulatory Clarity to Reach $30,000
– Bitcoin’s price is stagnant and needs regulatory clarity to push past $30,000.
– Crypto options traders are betting against price volatility, indicating a lack of bullish catalyst.
– The upcoming U.S. July Consumer Price Index report could provide insights into inflation trends.
– Glen Goodman, author of “The Crypto Trader,” believes more regulatory clarity is necessary for the market to move.
– Reliable exchanges and a stable regulatory environment are essential for bitcoin’s growth.
Insights: Crypto Options Traders Bet Against Volatility
– Bitcoin has shown limited price movement in recent months, leading to low volatility.
– Traders are setting up strategies to bet against price turbulence.
– Bitcoin’s realized and implied volatility metrics have reached multiyear lows.
Bitcoin Unlikely to Get Bullish Catalyst from CPI
– Bitcoin bulls are hoping for positive news on the U.S. inflation front.
– The July Consumer Price Index report is expected to show a 0.2% monthly increase and 3.3% year-over-year growth.
– Higher-than-expected inflation could indicate that rate hikes are not yet complete.
– Regulatory clarity and reliable exchanges are crucial for bitcoin’s market movement.
CoinDesk TV: Curve Recovers 73% of Hacked Funds
– Bitcoin remains stagnant at $29,000, hovering near $30,000.
– Glen Goodman discusses the factors needed to push bitcoin past $30,000.
– Sandra Leow from Nansen provides updates on Curve Finance’s recovery of hacked funds.
– Howard Fischer reacts to the legal developments between Coinbase and the SEC.
Headlines: PayPal to Issue Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin; New AI Tool for Bitcoin
– PayPal plans to launch a dollar-pegged stablecoin based on Ethereum.
– Chaincode Labs releases an AI chatbot focused on Bitcoin, called ChatBTC.
– Curve Finance recovers 73% of hacked funds and offers a $1.8 million bounty for the remaining funds.
– Mantle establishes a governing body for treasury management and introduces liquid staking.
– Lido attracts 10,000 Ether stakers and reaches over $15 billion in total value locked.