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1 week ago | 
blockhead.co | Ashrith Rao
Central banks, particularly those looking to fine-tune policy as they approach the conclusion of their rate-cutting phases, are faced with significant uncertainty regarding economic growth and inflation, which complicates their decision-making processes. This is playing in crypto markets as the major theme in the current geopolitical backdrop and weighing on risk sentiment.
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1 week ago | 
blockhead.co | Ashrith Rao
Cryptocurrencies are not immune to the ripple effects that geopolitical events have on the financial markets. The latest escalation in tensions between Iran and Israel hit Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies similar to risk assets. Geopolitical risks often tend to bring out a herd mentality among investors and it is no different in crypto markets.
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1 week ago | 
blockhead.co | Ashrith Rao
The Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities has caused oil prices to skyrocket and provided an opportunity for the dollar, which has been oversold and undervalued, to recover. Cryptos aren't fond of energy price shocks, as the Fed has good reason to be wary because of a spike in inflation as a result. If hostilities between Iran and Israel were to escalate further, oil prices may rise over $80, which would be good news for the dollar.
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1 week ago | 
blockhead.co | Ashrith Rao
The see-saw market swings were reflected in cryptos, with the Israel-Iran conflict weighing on risk sentiment heavily. Clearly, this week's recovery in cryptos is just a temporary rebound from a sell-off in risk assets. Bitcoin was last trading over $107,500 and has been swinging in the range between $100,000 and $110,000 over the past week or so.
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2 weeks ago | 
blockhead.co | Ashrith Rao
Stablecoins hold significant potential as the transformative solution the cryptocurrency sector has sought to bring blockchain technology into the mainstream. Digital tokens linked to the dollar are gaining traction; financial institutions and technology firms are rapidly embracing them, and now major tech companies are poised to join the trend. Amidst this euphoria, the total supply of stablecoins just broke the $250 billion mark.
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2 weeks ago | 
blockhead.co | Ashrith Rao
After the frosty scepticism surrounding the "crypto winter," the digital assets market isn't just warming up; it's plotting a historic resurgence. The cryptocurrency market has surprised even the most seasoned financial experts with its extraordinary run-up and tenacity from the beginning of 2024 to the middle of 2025. The new foundation is stronger.
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2 weeks ago | 
blockhead.co | Ashrith Rao
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has spoken out against US President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" economic proposal, describing it as a "disgusting abomination" that would lead to national bankruptcy. Naturally, Musk's effort to reduce spending through DOGE is undone by the inflationary bill. The market became more anxious due to their public social media feud. Both Bitcoin and Tesla experienced price drops. However, despite the volatility, Bitcoin recouped those steep losses late in the week.
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3 weeks ago | 
blockhead.co | Ashrith Rao
Trust in Bitcoin has grown faster than that of any asset in history. While Bitcoin is a form of money, its rate of adoption mirrors that of the Internet. Bitcoin is fast emerging as the next global reserve asset. The latest to support that surge in Bitcoin adoption is JP Morgan Chase's decision to allow shares of Bitcoin ETFs as collateral for loans. JP Morgan will pioneer BlackRock's Bitcoin ETFs as collateral for giving away loans.
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3 weeks ago | 
blockhead.co | Ashrith Rao
The adoption of cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL), as treasury reserve assets by corporations has surfaced as a significant financial strategy in recent years, with the momentum picking up more strongly in 2025. This trend has gained momentum, propelled by objectives such as inflation protection, portfolio diversification, and the need for brand distinction, even in the face of regulatory hurdles and market fluctuations.
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3 weeks ago | 
blockhead.co | Ashrith Rao
After a banner performance in May, Bitcoin ran out of gas at the start of June, which is usually known for weak returns for risk assets. Last month, the token surged to a new all-time high of over $111,000 before paring back gains to trade around $104,000 on Monday. The tapering off in cryptos coincided with a pullback in risk assets, including stocks on US President Donald Trump's trade war uncertainty.
