Rate Hike Bets Are on a Collision Course With the Fed’s Own Data
Bitcoin traders are targeting $72,000 after the Fed meets, but options positioning, ETF flows, and heavy resistance could complicate the rally.
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Bitcoin traders are targeting $72,000 after the Fed meets, but options positioning, ETF flows, and heavy resistance could complicate the rally.
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