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US PCE Inflation To Come In Hot, Bitcoin & Ethereum To Face Huge Liquidations

The U.S. Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge to measure inflation personal consumption expenditures (PCE) is expected to come in slightly hot, as per US economists. This will likely cause the US FOMC to deliberate again on starting Fed rate cuts in September. Bitcoin and Ethereum prices will also witness further selling pressure if the PCE inflation comes in higher.
Economists Estimate PCE Inflation at 2.6%, Core PCE at 2.7%
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis will release US PCE inflation data for July on Friday, August 30. According to economists, the annual PCE to come in at 2.6%, higher than 2.5% last month. Also, the PCE on a monthly basis is expected to rise 0.2%, against 0.1% earlier month.
They expect the annual core PCE, which excludes food and energy prices, to rise 0.18% on a monthly basis and 2.7% on an annual basis. The estimates are slightly hotter than June’s PCE numbers, but markets considering inflation to continue lower.
“We’re going to see continued progress on inflation,” says José Torres, senior economist at Interactive Brokers, reported Morningstar. He attributed this to falling prices for goods, along with crude oil and gasoline. However, crude oil, natural gas, and gold prices are soaring today, making traders cautious.
Bitcoin and Ethereum prices are likely to fall if PCE inflation comes in higher. This will trigger a broader liquidation in crypto market.
Will Fed Start Rate Cuts in September?
The European Central Bank (ECB) is considering another rate cut on September 12, which will provide traders with further cues before the Fed plans rate cuts on September 18. ECB policymakers have indicated the rate cut is likely, while eyes are on inflation figures for France, Italy, and the broader Eurozone release this Friday.
The Fed expects three rate cuts this year, with a potential start in September as per the latest signal by Fed Chair Jerome Powell. However, the Fed could delay rate cuts to November if PCE inflation and jobs data come in higher.
Meanwhile, the stock and crypto market has turned volatile as traders track Nvidia earnings and PCE inflation. Nvidia shares tumbled about 7% in extended trading even after beating revenue and earnings expectations, as the firm’s sales outlook for the current quarter failed to impress investors.
CME FedWatch data shows a 65.5% probability of 25 bps rate cuts in September. Also, it still shows a total of 100 bps rate cuts this year.
The Buffett Indicator (Total US Market Value/GDP) is a ballpark measure of how expensive stocks are at any one point in history…
It’s now sitting at ~200%.
“If the ratio approaches 200%, as it did in 1999, you are playing with fire.” – W. Buffett pic.twitter.com/WD18O7SoMb
— Geiger Capital (@Geiger_Capital) August 28, 2024
Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Under Pressure
BTC price jumped 2% from the 24-hour low of 58,637, with the price currently trading at $60,142. This happened after a breakout in the lower time frame. The trading volume has decreased by 23% in the last 24 hours, indicating a decline in interest among traders.
CryptoQuant metric NVT Golden Cross for Bitcoin is struggling to surpass its previous peak. This indicates that the current uptrend is losing momentum. The NVT Golden Cross needs to surpass the previous peak with support from bulls to regain the upside momentum.
Moreover, Bitcoin options worth $3.65 billion and Ethereum options worth $1.35 billion are set to expire on the largest derivatives exchange Deribit. This could further bring long liquidations in BTC and ETH, triggering a market correction amid the US PCE inflation data.
Meanwhile, ETH price also jumped 2% from the 24-hour in the past 24 hours, with the price currently trading at $2,570. Ethereum also saw a breakout in 1-hr timeframe. The trading volume has decreased by 25% in the last 24 hours.
In the daily timeframe, Ethereum price is facing strong resistance currently. RSI is near the neutral area at 41. The fib replacement indicates the price is bouncing off the 0.236 level at $2,450. The price may drop again to the level during the ETH options expiry as max pain point is higher at $2,800, as per Deribit data.


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Charles Hoskinson Reveals How Cardano Will Boost Bitcoin’s Adoption

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson says the network will play a key role in Bitcoin DeFi transactions in the future. With several partnerships and innovations in the works, Hoskinson says Cardano is bracing itself to explore layer 2 solutions on the Bitcoin blockchain,
Cardano Positions Itself For Bitcoin DeFi
In an interview with Scott Melker, Cardano’s founder has revealed ambitious plans for the network to turbocharge Bitcoin’s adoption for DeFi applications. Hoskinson notes that large financial institutions will trigger a demand for Bitcoin DeFi given their fiduciary obligation to create yield.
He notes that a Bitcoin ETF providing DeFi yields will trigger shareholders to demand similar yields. Hoskinson eyes a three-year timeframe for institutions to plant their feet in Bitcoin DeFi and UTXO DeFi.
Hoskinson says Cardano will combine Hydra with the Bitcoin Lightning network and build a trustless recursive bridge between both networks. The founder adds that its Aiken programming language will enabled to write both Bitcoin and Cardano scripts.
Furthermore, a partnership with Maestro, an infrastructure provider allowing Bitcoin integration with UTXO-based blockchain will provide a “turn-key experience” for users.
“It’s still early days but we are making methodical progress every step of the way,” said Hoskinson.
Hoskinson is moving on from his absence from the Crypto Summit at the White House, doubling down on technical innovation. He notes that the Bitcoin-focused plays by Cardano will not adversely affect the network’s road map.
Is Bitcoin Ready For DeFi Applications?
Hoskinson revealed in the interview that Bitcoin is ready for DeFi utility following the Taproot and the Lightning Network advancements. According to the founder, Taproot added programmability features to the Bitcoin network and Cardano will push the frontiers.
He adds that Cardano will enable Bitcoin users to engage in DeFi transactions while transacting with only BTC. Hoskinson says a merger between Bitcoin is enough to make Cardano’s DeFi significantly larger than Ethereum and Solana combined.
While the integration will send Cardano price soaring, ADA wallows at $0,6611 after losing 10% in a week. However, traders are targeting an ADA pump in May following the forming of a cyclical pattern.
An analyst argues that a price rally to $10 is not a crazy prediction given a streak of solid fundamentals and partnerships for Cardano.
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Ethereum Bitcoin Ratio Drops to Record Low, What Next for ETH?

The world’s second-largest digital asset, Ethereum (ETH), struggles to keep up with Bitcoin. Market data shows that the ETH/BTC ratio has dropped to its lowest level in five years. Consequently, investors and analysts are now questioning whether Ethereum can recover in the coming quarter, considering Bitcoin may continue its long-standing domination in the digital assets market.
The Ethereum Bitcoin Ratio At New Lows
ETH performed poorly compared to Bitcoin in the first quarter of 2025. According to a recent update from The Kobeissi Letter, the Ethereum to Bitcoin ratio has dropped to 0.02, its lowest level since December 2020.
Historically, Ethereum has gained strength after Bitcoin halvings, but the trend has reversed. While Bitcoin price is going upward, Ethereum has struggled to gain traction.
Several factors have contributed to this decline. Bitcoin’s narrative as digital gold has strengthened, drawing more institutional investment. In addition, the coin has faced challenges, including relatively higher gas fees and competition from other blockchain networks.
Unfortunately, the Ethereum Pectra upgrade, which experts believe could drive a price increase for the coin, faced some challenges. As reported by CoinGape, multiple testnet attempts failed before the Hoodi testnet that launched recently.
Some experts believe Ethereum’s transition to proof-of-stake has not delivered the expected market boost.
Q1 Performance and ETF Downturn
The ETH price performance in the first quarter of 2025 has been disappointing. For context, data shows that the coin has dropped 46% this year, nearly 4 times more than Bitcoin’s decline of 12%.
Many investors expected a strong bull run, but Ethereum has remained weak. The adoption of spot Bitcoin ETFs earlier in the year attracted billions of dollars, but Ethereum has not seen the same level of interest for its potential ETF.
Market analysts suggest that institutional investors are still hesitant about Ethereum’s long-term value compared to Bitcoin. Bitcoin’s fixed supply and reputation as a hedge against inflation have made it a safer choice for institutional investors.
Where is ETH Price Heading?
Some analysts believe ETH price could hit $10,000 if broader market conditions improve and the Ethereum Pectra upgrade launches on the mainnet.
Others warn that if the coin continues to lose value against Bitcoin, investors may start shifting funds to other networks like Solana or Avalanche.
Even though short-term price predictions remain speculative, some traders expect Ethereum to rebound as Bitcoin stabilizes. Others believe the ETH/BTC ratio could drop even further.
As of this publication, CoinMarketCap data shows that Ethereum’s price was $1,842.29, up 1.34% in the last 24 hours. Many experts believe that the coming days will determine whether Ethereum can regain strength or whether Bitcoin’s dominance will continue to grow.
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Elon Musk Rules Out The Use Of Dogecoin By The US Government

Elon Musk has doused optimism for the US government to adopt Dogecoin at the America PAC town hall event. The head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) noted that the government agency only bears a nominal resemblance to the memecoin.
Elon Musk Dispels Rumors Of Dogecoin Adoption By The US Government
At a recent event, Tesla CEO Elon Musk cleared the air on the potential adoption of Dogecoin by the US government. In his keynote speech, Musk noted that the US government will not be adopting Dogecoin, contrary to swirling speculation.
Musk noted that the speculation gained traction following the launch of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Following the launch of DOGE and Musk tapped to lead the agency, enthusiasm for Dogecoin government utility reached new highs.
However, Musk clarified that the agency bears only a nominal resemblance to the memecoin, stemming from an internet trend. The Tesla CEO disclosed that the original intended name was the Government Efficiency Commission, opting for DOGE “because the internet is right.”
“The name is similar but they are two different things,” said Musk. “But there are no plans for the government to use Dogecoin as far as I know.”
Musk has a long and storied history with Dogecoin, famously shilling the memecoin and integrating DOGE payments for Tesla. Musk teased an anime-themed DOGE on X, setting the stage for a $2 rally for the memecoin.
DOGE Reacts Negatively To The News
Dogecoin price slumped by nearly 2% in the wake of the grim report. Currently, the memecoin is trading at 0.1660 as it eyes a push toward the $1 mark.
The negative fundamental adds pressure to reports of DOGE forming a falling wedge pattern, signaling a potential downward breakout. However, optimists are rippling with confidence that DOGE can shake off the negative sentiments to post new all-time highs.
One analysis claims that if the Dogecoin price breaks a 3-month trendline, an $8 valuation for the memecoin is in play. Others claim that the House of Doge Reserve launch will be a tailwind for Dogecoin price, sending the dog-themed coin on a strong rally.
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