Tag: economy

5 Reasons Bitcoin's Surge Proves the Old Guard Got It Wrong

5 Reasons Bitcoin's Surge Proves the Old Guard Got It Wrong

You see Bitcoin just about to cross $100,000 and they see a bubble. We envision a revolution, they envision a fad. The total cryptocurrency market cap recently blew by $3.10 trillion! This massive growth, whether intentional or not, sends a strong message powerfully rebutting the failed economic policies we have...

Trump's Trade War U-Turn? Gen Z's Bitcoin Gamble Pays Off (For Now)

Trump's Trade War U-Turn? Gen Z's Bitcoin Gamble Pays Off (For Now)

Okay, let's be real. Hearing anything positive connected to Trump probably makes most of you reading this – especially my Gen Z peers – want to immediately close this tab. I get it. But stick with me. After all, sometimes, the universe has a dark sense of humor—and the most...

Is Crypto's $9 Billion Surge a Win for the 99% or Just Wall Street 2.0?

Is Crypto's $9 Billion Surge a Win for the 99% or Just Wall Street 2.0?

That helped nudge nine billion dollars into crypto in just one week. Nine billion! While some cheer and shout "bull run," I can't help but ask: who really benefits? Are we seeing a financial democratization, or merely Wall Street 2.0, with new decentralized paint?Democratization Or Just Another Game?The story we’ve...

Crypto's Weekend Wobble: Is a 'Trump Put' Really Enough?

Crypto's Weekend Wobble: Is a 'Trump Put' Really Enough?

We've all seen the headlines: Crypto rebounds! Bitcoin surges! But before you dive headfirst back into the market, chasing those elusive gains, let's talk about something a little less glamorous: weekend liquidity. And more importantly, whether that really should be our long-term strategy, banking on a so-called “Trump put.”Relying on...

Trump, Xi & Crypto: Bitcoin Blasts Past $95K! What's Next?

Trump, Xi & Crypto: Bitcoin Blasts Past $95K! What's Next?

Bitcoin is on a tear! Just last week, it jumped over the $95,000 threshold. That monumental rally created an insatiable thirst for investors and enthusiasts to explain what caused it, and more importantly predict what’s next. Token ATH! explores the major forces behind this thrilling, but ultra-speculative new market. Look...

Trump vs Powell: Is This the End of Dollar Dominance?

Trump vs Powell: Is This the End of Dollar Dominance?

The dollar’s been number one for a long time. Kings can fall. The continuing melodrama of Trump vs Powell isn’t aiding its domination either. Are we seeing the start of their demise? That’s a question every investor – and frankly, every American – should be asking.Political Pressure Undermining Fed Independence?It...

Trump's Crypto Push: Is the ECB Overreacting or Sounding the Alarm?

Trump's Crypto Push: Is the ECB Overreacting or Sounding the Alarm?

The gloves are off in Europe. Asking to completely overhaul MiCA so suddenly, less than four months after entering into force, by the ECB honestly seems a little… theatrical. Is it a real fire alarm, or merely political smoke? A Trump-fueled crypto boom in the U.S. While that is certainly...

Trump's Fed Gambit: 3 Reasons It Could Trigger a Financial Crisis

Trump's Fed Gambit: 3 Reasons It Could Trigger a Financial Crisis

I understand that this isn’t the sexiest of topics, I really do. But its independence? That's the bedrock of our economic stability. But for decades, this independence has been a key guardrail, too. Most importantly, it shields us from the ill will and politically motivated decisions that could undermine the...

China Issues Warning Against Trade Deals Unfavorable to Its Interests

China Issues Warning Against Trade Deals Unfavorable to Its Interests

China has warned other countries not to sign trade agreements with the US that would hurt China’s interests. That alarm comes amid rising trade-hostilities between the two global economic giants. At the same time, China is doubling down on its message that it will protect its own rights and interests.According...

Is China's Trade Warning a Bluff? 3 Reasons to Stay Calm

Is China's Trade Warning a Bluff? 3 Reasons to Stay Calm

As a Baby Boomer who's seen a few economic cycles (and lived through some real turbulent times!), I've learned that knee-jerk reactions rarely pay off. So, when I see headlines screaming about China's latest trade warning, my first instinct isn't panic – it's to take a deep breath and ask,...