Inflation

Inflation

Inflation Rate, Closely Tracked by Bitcoin Traders, Probably Accelerated in February

The CPI for February probably rose 1.7%, accelerating from the January pace of 1.4%, based on economists' projections.

Markets  ·  9 March 2021
Inflation

Fed ‘Not Yet Ready to Blink’ on Inflation, Pantheon Says

Bitcoin traders may be out of luck if they're expecting the Fed to further ease monetary policy as bond yields rise.

Markets  ·  8 March 2021
Inflation

Fed Chair Powell: ‘We’d Welcome Higher Inflation’

The central bank doesn’t want to pull back asset purchases just yet, Powell said Wednesday.

Markets  ·  27 January 2021
Inflation

How Bitcoiners Should Watch the US Federal Reserve Meeting on Wednesday

Comments from the Fed could tell bitcoiners how committed the central bank is to staying the course on low interest rates through the rest of the year.

Business  ·  26 January 2021
Bitcoin

The Relationship Between US Government Debt and Bitcoin, Explained

Bitcoiners are looking for persistent USD inflation to validate their favorite asset. That’s unlikely to happen soon, economists say, but low interest rates are still a boon for BTC.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 January 2021
Newsletters

Crypto Long & Short: No, Bitcoin Is Not in a Bubble

Commentators and analysts who say bitcoin is in a “bubble” show they don’t understand what the term means.

Markets  ·  17 January 2021
Inflation

Why Joe Biden’s $3T Stimulus Package Could Add Fuel to Bitcoin’s Rally

After Joe Biden's inauguration on Jan. 20, an expected raft of new stimulus measures may further boost bitcoin's rally, say analysts.

Markets  ·  8 January 2021
Newsletters

Crypto Long & Short: Bitcoin Is More Than a Hedge Against Inflation – It’s a Hedge Against ‘Crazy’

For many, bitcoin is hedge against inflation. But it's also a safety play for a world where old ideas about economics are up in the air.

Markets  ·  20 December 2020
Inflation

Bitcoin ‘Making Progress’ on Bid to Oust Dollar, Morgan Stanley Chief Global Strategist Says

Bitcoin's success should force governments to grapple with falling public trust in fiat currencies.

News  ·  9 December 2020
Bitcoin

Worsening US Dollar, Inflation Metrics Bode Well for Bitcoin’s Continued Rally

A continued decline in the U.S. dollar and rising inflation expectations support bitcoin's long-term bullish case as a hedge asset.

Markets  ·  3 December 2020
Inflation

Debate Rages on Whether a Digital Dollar Will Unleash Inflation

Some speculate that if the Fed implements a digital dollar, soaring inflation will soon follow.

News  ·  9 November 2020
Inflation

Inflation Is the Cruelest Tax

A reading of a new piece on inflation from the Wall Street Journal that NLW argues shows a shifting mainstream narrative.

People  ·  4 October 2020
Bitcoin

Bitwise Bitcoin Fund Doubles to $9M as Investor Fears Grow Over Runaway Inflation

Record fiscal stimulus has pushed wealthy investors to invest in Bitwise's bitcoin fund as a means to hedge against inflation.

Markets  ·  28 September 2020
Bitcoin

The MicroStrategy Effect? This Firm Is Helping Businesses Save in Bitcoin

Bitcoin financial services firm Unchained Capital has released an “advanced business account” specifically targeting firms that want to hold BTC.

Business  ·  21 September 2020
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Falls Back Below $11K as Markets Doubt Fed’s Ability to Boost Inflation

Prevailing doubts over whether the Fed has what it takes to hit its 2% inflation target hit traditional markets and may have contributed to a bitcoin price drop on Thursday.

Markets  ·  17 September 2020