As expected, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday for the first time in four years—and while the initial crypto market reaction was muted, Bitcoin and other major assets started climbing last night and into Thursday.
Jumping up near the $64,000 mark for the first time this month, Bitcoin’s quick spike led to a wave of short position liquidations—over $150 million worth in the last day, the majority of which came from Bitcoin positions. Is it too early to celebrate the start of “Uptober” with this unusual September surge?
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Bitcoin and other digital assets usually have a rough September—but soar in October. The Fed's rate cuts might have just sped things up.
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