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10x Research: Powell's speech on Friday may boost stocks and risk assets like Bitcoin

ChainCatcher news, 10x Research stated in its latest analysis that Bitcoin has risen by 4% since yesterday, consistent with its bullish outlook. Bitcoin made a decisive upward move, breaking through the symmetrical triangle pattern, indicating potential for further upside.With the support of an increase of $1 billion in open interest, Bitcoin's funding rate has returned to a premium. Considering these dynamics, a straightforward strategy is to go long on Bitcoin while shorting Ethereum, as Bitcoin's dominance continues to rise, with its share of open positions increasingly deviating in favor of Bitcoin. The Federal Reserve's meeting minutes were as expected, with a strong focus on the employment aspect of its dual mandate.According to current economic data forecasts, the inflation target seems within reach. "The vast majority" of FOMC members support a rate cut in September, with several members even considering a rate cut in July as a viable option. This makes a rate cut in September almost inevitable. Powell's upcoming speech on Friday is expected to reinforce this dovish outlook, potentially boosting risk assets like stocks and Bitcoin, as monetary policy provides a favorable backdrop. The Federal Reserve's focus in decision-making is shifting towards employment, making inflation data less significant, especially with CPI trending towards 2.5% in the coming months. Multiple rate cuts may be needed to sustain the current economic expansion.

10x Research: Bitcoin may experience a significant shift in the trading range of $60,000 to $70,000

ChainCatcher news, 10x Research stated in its market analysis that interpreting trends is particularly challenging during critical moments in the economy and financial markets, as old narratives are questioned and new ones gradually form. During this time, traders and investors must closely monitor market signals. It is crucial to recognize that before shifting attention to the next topic, the market often focuses on a mainstream narrative. Understanding this dynamic is essential for effectively following market transformations.After the sale of BTC from German addresses at the end of June, market concerns shifted to the upcoming payouts from Mt. Gox in early July. With the incident involving Trump and his subsequent choice of Bitcoin holder JD Vance as his vice-presidential pick, the narrative took a dramatic turn. As the odds of Trump’s election soared to 70%, the price of Bitcoin became closely tied to these political developments. However, President Biden's announcement on July 21 to withdraw from the 2025 presidential race abruptly halted this momentum.Following discussions about Bitcoin as a strategic reserve, Bitcoin once again broke through the $70,000 mark, raising high expectations for Trump’s speech at the Nashville Bitcoin conference. Unfortunately, the speech did not live up to the hype. When the U.S. government transferred $2 billion worth of Bitcoin, the upward momentum for Bitcoin came to an end. The trading range between $60,000 and $70,000 has remained stable, but a significant shift in this range is imminent.
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