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Tech Momentum and Fed Anticipation Propel Wall Street to New Heights

  U.S. stock futures climbed Wednesday morning, continuing a record-setting streak as investors rallied behind Nvidia’s meteoric rise and anticipated a pivotal decision from the Federal Reserve. The Dow Jones Industrial Average , S&P 500 , and Nasdaq 100 futures all posted gains, with the Nasdaq leading at a 0.5% increase, buoyed by tech optimism Nvidia (NVDA) surged in premarket trading, adding to its recent rally after CEO Jensen Huang’s keynote at the GTC event highlighted new AI partnerships and a bullish outlook for the industry. The company is now nearing a historic $5 trillion market valuation, driven by expectations of $500 billion in AI chip sales Investor sentiment was further lifted by speculation that former President Trump may ease restrictions on Nvidia’s sales to China, potentially boosting demand for its Blackwell AI processor Meanwhile, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve , which is widely expected to announce a 25 basis point interest rate cut at 2 p.m....

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Bitcoin Surges to New Heights: Record Highs Amidst Dollar Weakness

 


Bitcoin, the original cryptocurrency, has achieved a remarkable milestone, soaring past $72,000 for the first time. This surge marks the sixth consecutive day of gains, propelling its year-to-date rally to an impressive 70%. The driving force behind this ascent? Massive inflows into US exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Market Insights

  • Bitcoin’s Rally: The virtual currency surged by as much as 4%, reaching a peak of $72,234 on Monday. Notably, smaller tokens like Ether, Solana, and Avalanche also experienced gains.
  • Institutional Interest: Investors have poured nearly $10 billion into a batch of new Bitcoin ETFs since their launch in the US just two months ago. This influx has ignited a broad surge across crypto markets.
  • Global Acceptance: The London Stock Exchange has confirmed its acceptance of applications for admitting Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded notes. Additionally, Thailand’s securities regulator has granted retail investors permission to buy overseas crypto ETFs.
  • Technical Indicators: Other bullish signals include the upcoming quadrennial “halving” event scheduled for April, which will reduce Bitcoin’s supply growth by half. Furthermore, growing open interest in Chicago-based CME Group’s Bitcoin futures market and a rebound in the funding rate indicate heightened interest from both institutional and retail traders.

As Bitcoin continues its meteoric rise, all eyes remain on the crypto landscape. 


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