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BTCUSD

BlackRock has launched a physically backed spot Bitcoin ETP in Europe, following the successful IBIT fund in the US. The move signals growing institutional interest in cryptocurrency, with technical indicators like the Hash Ribbon suggesting potential Bitcoin price appreciation. The article highlights three crypto presales: BTC Bull Token, Meme Index, and Dawgz AI.

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March 26, 2025 | 2:00 pm

EVTR

The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates while projecting 1.7% economic growth and higher inflation. This economic uncertainty creates opportunities for actively managed bond ETFs like Eaton Vance Total Return Bond ETF (EVTR), which can dynamically adjust portfolio exposures to navigate changing market conditions.

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March 26, 2025 | 1:45 pm

FXB

The GBP/USD currency pair experienced a two-week low following softer-than-expected UK February inflation data. The weak inflation numbers are fueling market expectations of a potential Bank of England rate cut in May. Technical analysis suggests potential further downside, with support levels at 1.2883 and 1.2798, while economists remain cautious about sustained inflation easing.

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March 26, 2025 | 12:00 pm

BTCUSD

COIN

Bitwise's Matt Hougan argues that the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve eliminates the last major existential threat to Bitcoin, marking it as the safest time to invest. The executive order transforms Bitcoin from a potential regulatory risk to a strategic national asset, potentially increasing institutional investment.

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March 26, 2025 | 12:00 pm

BTCUSD

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan believes President Trump's executive order establishing a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve removes the final 'existential risk' for Bitcoin. The reserve will initially hold approximately 103,500 BTC from government-seized assets, with potential budget-neutral strategies for future acquisition. Hougan sees this as a strategic move positioning Bitcoin as a potential backup for the U.S. dollar.

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March 26, 2025 | 11:00 am

FXF

The USD/CHF currency pair is currently trading in a narrow 100-pip range between 0.8760 and 0.8860, with market participants awaiting key events like the US tariffs announcement on April 2nd and upcoming economic data releases. The Swiss National Bank recently cut rates by 25 basis points, and the market is anticipating potential volatility.

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March 26, 2025 | 11:00 am

UUP

The USD/JPY pair climbed to 150.37, driven by reduced yen support due to potential US trade tariffs and the Bank of Japan's cautious monetary policy. Technical analysis suggests potential further upside with key resistance levels around 153.60.

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March 26, 2025 | 9:30 am

IVZ

David Chao, Global Market Strategist for APAC at Invesco, suggests that potential U.S. government spending cuts pose a more significant economic risk compared to Trump-era tariffs. He views tariff risks as temporary, while government spending shifts could have more profound and lasting economic consequences.

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March 26, 2025 | 8:30 am

FXB

FXE

UK's February Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 2.8% year-over-year, below the expected 2.9%, causing the EUR/GBP currency pair to appreciate. The data suggests potential monetary policy shifts, with the Bank of England holding rates steady and the European Central Bank considering further rate cuts.

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March 26, 2025 | 7:45 am

UUP

The US Dollar Index is trading near 104.30, supported by mixed economic data and the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance. Markets are awaiting the PCE Price Index and potential tariff policy announcements, which could influence dollar movement. Recent PMI data shows resilience in services but ongoing weakness in manufacturing.

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March 26, 2025 | 7:45 am