Bitcoin (BTC) surged to over $43,000 as the sun rose in Asia, marking its first significant rise since a recent flash crash, buoyed by the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) signal of potential interest rate cuts by 2024. The Fed left the funds rate unchanged at 5.25%-5.5% after the December FOMC meeting but forecasted a reduction to 4.6% by the end of 2024, hinting at three 25 basis point cuts. This dovish stance led to a decrease in bond yields and the U.S. dollar index, fueling a rally in risk assets like stocks and cryptocurrencies, with BTC climbing nearly 5% in a day.
What to Watch Out for Today
1. Ethereum’s Edge in 2024: JPMorgan analysts predict Ethereum (ETH) outperforming Bitcoin in 2024. Why? The Ethereum EIP-4844 upgrade, expected in the first half of 2024, is set to enhance network activity and reduce transaction fees. What’s the takeaway? Investors, keep an eye on Ethereum’s performance as this upgrade approaches. Long ETH?
2. Worldcoin’s Global Expansion: Worldcoin (WLD) integrates with Shopify, Minecraft, Reddit, Telegram, and Mercado Libre, marking a significant step in global crypto adoption. What’s the twist? Despite regulatory and privacy challenges, Worldcoin’s World ID 2.0 aims to enhance user verification with iris and facial recognition. What should you know? This expansion signals a growing trend in crypto integration with major platforms. Long WLD?
3. Game Changer in Web3 Gaming: Immutable’s upcoming zkEVM platform in early 2024 aims to eliminate gas fees for Web3 gaming. Why does it matter? This development promises to improve player experience and boost game studio revenues by removing a major barrier in blockchain gaming. What’s the implication? Keep an eye on Immutable’s platform if you’re interested in the future of blockchain gaming.
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