Monetary Policy

According to Bitunix analysts reported by BlockBeats on June 24, global markets are shifting focus from Middle East geopolitical risks to rising capital costs and funding conditions. The Strait of Hormuz is entering a recovery phase with UAE crude oil exports restored to approximately 85% of pre-con

According to market maker Wintermute, the Federal Reserve's policy shift this week created a tighter liquidity environment for crypto assets. The Fed raised its 2026 median rate outlook to 3.8% from 3.4%, with nine of 18 policymakers now expecting at least one hike this year and markets pricing

Michael Selig, Acting Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) (Selig), said on June 23 at the annual meeting of the American Cotton Shippers Association in the United States that the all-day trading and no-expiration structure of crypto perpetual futures does not apply to agricultural commodity markets that rely on physical delivery and have limited trading hours. The CFTC and the SEC have jointly launched a public consultation on the definition of swap agreements, with

Bitcoin fell to $62,982 on June 24. Contributing pressure factors include: U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen no positive 7-day SMA since mid-May, indicating a significant drop in institutional demand; CME FedWatch shows traders currently estimate the probability of a December rate hike by the Federal Reserve at about 86%; and after the U.S.-Iran Swiss talks, Trump claimed Iran agreed to unlimited inspections, but Tehran denied any concessions, with negotiation details contradicting each other. Gl

According to ChainCatcher, Bitcoin fell below $63,000 on Tuesday amid the sixth consecutive week of spot ETF outflows, hawkish shifts in U.S. monetary policy, and mounting quarterly options expiration pressure. Ethereum dropped below $1,700 on the same day, with both BTC and ETH declining

Deutsche Bank released a report on Tuesday analyzing Bitcoin's sell-off, which briefly pushed the cryptocurrency below $60,000 in the first week of June. The report, authored by analyst Marion Laboure and cited by Coindesk, stated that Bitcoin's renewed slump reflects a convergence of

According to Foresight News, the Bank of England released draft regulations and conduct guidelines for systemic stablecoin issuers on June 23, aiming to support safe innovation in digital currency. The draft sets an initial issuance cap of 40 billion pounds and prohibits interest payments to

According to PYMNTS, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller delivered opening remarks on June 22 at the Fed's fifth conference on the international role of the U.S. dollar, positioning stablecoins and tokenized assets as potential new channels for expanding the dollar's global influence. Waller

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is scheduled to testify before the House Financial Services Committee on July 14 at 10 a.m. Eastern, presenting the central bank's semi-annual Monetary Policy Report in his first congressional appearance since confirmation. The testimony is required under the Humphrey-Hawkins F

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is scheduled to testify before the House Financial Services Committee on July 14 at 10 a.m. Eastern, marking his first appearance on Capitol Hill since taking office in May. He will present the Federal Reserve's semi-annual Monetary Policy Report; the Senate Banking Committee w

From 08:00 to 09:00 (UTC) on June 23, 2026, ETH’s return within this time window was -0.43%, with a price range of 1,673.92 - 1,684.87 USDT and a volatility of 0.65%. Prices continued the recent weak pattern, dipping as low as around $1,635, just one step away from the $1,600 psychological level. Market sentiment remained sluggish, and volatility in the derivatives market increased. The main driver behind this move is that institutional funds continue to withdraw via ETF channels. Spot ETH ETFs

According to Cointelegraph, the U.S. House Financial Services Committee will hold a hearing on July 14 regarding the Federal Reserve's semi-annual monetary policy report. The committee will also hold a hearing on July 17 in New York to examine the potential impact of the Clarity Act on digital

According to Grayscale research head Zach Pandl, on June 23, if the Federal Reserve pauses rate hikes, Bitcoin could outperform stocks. Since the Iran war began in late February, the S&P 500 has risen 9%, while Bitcoin declined 1% and gold dropped 20%. Pandl attributed Bitcoin and gold's

According to Grayscale Investments' June 22 research note, bitcoin could narrow its performance gap with equities if the Federal Reserve refrains from raising interest rates. The Federal Reserve voted unanimously on June 17 to keep the federal funds rate at 3.5% to 3.75%. Since late February, U.S. e

Alan Greenspan, the 13th chairman of the Federal Reserve and one of the longest-serving central bankers in U.S. history, died at age 100, the Federal Reserve announced Monday. Greenspan led the Board of Governors from 1987 to 2006, overseeing monetary policy during major events including the 1987 st