Crypto Market Soars Past $100,000 Bitcoin; 2025 Outlook
In 2024, Bitcoin's price surpassed $100,000 due to ETF approvals, PayPal's crypto integration, and the expectation of pro-crypto policies under President Trump's re-election, setting the stage for further growth in 2025.
Crypto Market Soars Past $100,000 Bitcoin; 2025 Outlook
In 2024, Bitcoin's price surpassed $100,000 due to ETF approvals, PayPal's crypto integration, and the expectation of pro-crypto policies under President Trump's re-election, setting the stage for further growth in 2025.
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56% Bias Score
S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 Index Reconstitution Impacts Market Significantly
On Friday, the S&P 500 added Apollo Global Management and Workday, removing Qorvo and Amentum; the Nasdaq-100 added Palantir, MicroStrategy, and Axon Enterprise, removing Illumina, Super Micro Computer, and Moderna, reflecting a rebalancing based on market capitalization and other factors, significa...
S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 Index Reconstitution Impacts Market Significantly
On Friday, the S&P 500 added Apollo Global Management and Workday, removing Qorvo and Amentum; the Nasdaq-100 added Palantir, MicroStrategy, and Axon Enterprise, removing Illumina, Super Micro Computer, and Moderna, reflecting a rebalancing based on market capitalization and other factors, significa...
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Bitcoin's Rise: Public Pension Funds Hesitate Despite Political Push
The incoming Trump administration's pro-Bitcoin stance and growing state-level lobbying efforts are pushing for increased public pension fund investments in Bitcoin, despite significant risks and limited current adoption, with only Wisconsin and Michigan having made small investments.
Bitcoin's Rise: Public Pension Funds Hesitate Despite Political Push
The incoming Trump administration's pro-Bitcoin stance and growing state-level lobbying efforts are pushing for increased public pension fund investments in Bitcoin, despite significant risks and limited current adoption, with only Wisconsin and Michigan having made small investments.
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Bitcoin ETFs Surpass \$100 Billion, Outpacing Satoshi Nakamoto
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have collectively surpassed \$100 billion in assets under management, owning over 1.1 million bitcoins—more than even the estimated holdings of Satoshi Nakamoto—representing approximately 1% of all ETF assets and highlighting increased institutional interest in B...
Bitcoin ETFs Surpass \$100 Billion, Outpacing Satoshi Nakamoto
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have collectively surpassed \$100 billion in assets under management, owning over 1.1 million bitcoins—more than even the estimated holdings of Satoshi Nakamoto—representing approximately 1% of all ETF assets and highlighting increased institutional interest in B...
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Four Sector ETFs Show Weakness Amidst End of Fed Rate Cuts
Four sector SPDR ETFs (XLV, XLE, XLB, XLRE) are showing late-year weakness due to the end of Fed interest rate cuts and individual stock underperformance, with real estate being particularly vulnerable to higher rates.
Four Sector ETFs Show Weakness Amidst End of Fed Rate Cuts
Four sector SPDR ETFs (XLV, XLE, XLB, XLRE) are showing late-year weakness due to the end of Fed interest rate cuts and individual stock underperformance, with real estate being particularly vulnerable to higher rates.
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40% Bias Score
Record $600 Billion Inflows into Global Bond Funds in 2024
In 2024, global bond funds received a record $600 billion in investments, reversing a $250 billion outflow in 2022, due to high yields and central banks lowering interest rates; high-yield corporate bonds and passive ETFs proved particularly popular, although future inflows may slow.
Record $600 Billion Inflows into Global Bond Funds in 2024
In 2024, global bond funds received a record $600 billion in investments, reversing a $250 billion outflow in 2022, due to high yields and central banks lowering interest rates; high-yield corporate bonds and passive ETFs proved particularly popular, although future inflows may slow.
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36% Bias Score
Inflation Meets Expectations, Nasdaq Hits Record High
U.S. inflation edged up to 2.7% in November, meeting expectations and bolstering predictions of a Fed rate cut; concurrently, the Nasdaq Composite surpassed 20,000, driven by tech giants' gains, while ETF inflows exceeded $1 trillion.
Inflation Meets Expectations, Nasdaq Hits Record High
U.S. inflation edged up to 2.7% in November, meeting expectations and bolstering predictions of a Fed rate cut; concurrently, the Nasdaq Composite surpassed 20,000, driven by tech giants' gains, while ETF inflows exceeded $1 trillion.
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44% Bias Score
Bitcoin Price Surge Amidst Speculation of US Bitcoin Reserve and Increased Trading Accessibility
Following Gensler's departure, speculation mounts that the Trump administration might create a Bitcoin reserve, alongside MicroStrategy's continued investment and the recent introduction of Bitcoin options trading, driving up Bitcoin prices despite consumer warnings.
Bitcoin Price Surge Amidst Speculation of US Bitcoin Reserve and Increased Trading Accessibility
Following Gensler's departure, speculation mounts that the Trump administration might create a Bitcoin reserve, alongside MicroStrategy's continued investment and the recent introduction of Bitcoin options trading, driving up Bitcoin prices despite consumer warnings.
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44% Bias Score