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This week was tough across the board, not just in the cryptocurrency market. It was marked by a serious correlation between Bitcoin and the S&P 500, as well as the entire legacy market, in general.
As CryptoPotato reported, the abovementioned correlation reached a 5-month high. While this seems to be bearish in the short term, given that the stock market slumped following government bond yield that gave the market a jolt, there’s also a bullish argument to be made.
Last weekend, the US House of Representatives passed President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 Relief Package, which also got a 51-50 approval vote in the senate. Should the legislation become effective, it could be the case that markets will recover. Given the high correlation, this might also play out positively for Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency market as well.
Nevertheless, the week wasn’t favorable for the market as the primary cryptocurrency, as well as the majority of large-cap altcoins, remained indecisive and failed to regain the momentum they previously had. Presently, Bitcoin is trading at around $49,000. Historically, March has been one of the two most bearish months for Bitcoin, on par only with September. After all, we did see Bitcoin drop by 50% in 2 days last March upon the announcement of the coronavirus pandemic.
Elsewhere, major news took place all over. Binance Smart Chain saw its first major rug pull as Meerkat Finance saw its protocol drained of over $30 million in both Binance Coin and BUSD.
We saw developments in regard to the BitMEX – CFTC fiasco. In a recent filing, it was revealed that the former CEO of the derivatives exchange, Arthur Hayes, could surrender to US authorities in Hawaii this April.
On the more positive and funny side, Mark Cuban’s Dallas Mavericks announced that they would start accepting Dogecoin as a means of payment for tickets and merchandise. The billionaire celebrity gave the most earth-shattering explanation for the move, saying they did it “because we can.”
It’s certainly interesting to see how the global macroeconomic outlook will pan out in the coming days. Will the markets start to recover, or is there more pain ahead? Only time will tell.
Market Data
Market Cap: $1,444B | 24H Vol: 130B | BTC Dominance: 60.7%
BTC: $48,959 (+2.94%) | ETH: $1,531 (+0.38%) | XRP: $0.462 (+3.89%)
Bitcoin Correlation With S&P 500 at 5-Month High: Is This Bearish for BTC? Data reveals that the correlation between the S&P 500 and Bitcoin’s price has hit a 5-month high. This was clearly confirmed over the past week as the cryptocurrency is following the traditional stock market very closely.
US House Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package, $1,400 Direct Check Provisions Included. The US House of Representatives has passed President Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus bill the past weekend. The Senate also voted 51-50 to proceed with the regulation. If successful, this will see another financial injection into the US economy.
First Major Rug Pull on Binance Smart Chain? Over $30 Million Drained. Meerkat Finance might have been the very first major rug pull on the novel Binance Smart Chain. The protocol saw over $30 million drained from it in what appears to be a rug pull. The community was taken ablaze as many people lost a lot of money.
Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes Could Surrender in Hawaii in April. The former CEO of BitMEX and one of the most influential figures in the cryptocurrency industry, Arthur Hayes, could surrender to US authorities in April in Hawai. This became clear after new court documents were filed.
Mark Cuban’s Dallas Mavericks to Accept Dogecoin Payments. The Dallas Mavericks – an NBA team owned by famous billionaire and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban, will be accepting Dogecoin payments for tickets and merchandise. This became clear after a recent announcement where Cuban gave an astonishing reason for the move – “Because we can!.”
Tim Draper Handpicks Netflix as the Next Company to Purchase Bitcoin. According to one of the most popular venture capitalists in the cryptocurrency field, Tim Draper, the next major company to buy Bitcoin might be the streaming giant Netflix. He believes that the company’s co-CEO is the guy in control, and he thinks he’s an “innovative guy.”
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