Historical Cryptocurrency Market News Stories
S Korea FX Hedge Spurs Crypto Rally; Yen Shifts Up
South Korea’s National Pension Service and coordinated FX measures have strengthened the won and eased dollar pressure, lifting crypto liquidity in Asian markets. Separately, a yen rebound and intervention talk in Japan tightened USD/JPY and could boost demand for Japan-focused coins such as Monacoin.
Dollar Weakness Boosts Crypto; RBI Calms Rupee Now
A sharp U.S. dollar decline and expectations of future Fed rate cuts have increased demand for risk assets, lifting crypto sentiment. India’s RBI introduced a $10bn USD/INR swap that eased forward premiums and reduced local hedging costs, supporting Indian crypto flows.
Fed $6.8B Repo Boost Spurs Crypto Liquidity Rally!
The Federal Reserve's $6.8 billion repo injection (part of $38B over 10 days) eased year‑end funding strains and provided a clear liquidity tailwind for crypto. At the same time, Bitcoin held above $95,000 despite the Fed cutting its 2025 rate‑cut forecast and recent spot‑ETF outflows—highlighting broad liquidity support but restrained risk appetite for BTC.
Yen Intervention Risk Hits Crypto; Altcoins Plunge
A sharp yen decline and Tokyo's intervention warning pushed USD/JPY higher, strengthening the dollar and increasing downside pressure on cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin and Ethereum show relative resilience thanks to institutional demand, while mid- and micro-cap altcoins remain highly vulnerable amid thin year‑end liquidity.
Fed $13.5B Repo Spurs Crypto Rally; RBI Aid Boosts
A Fed overnight repo of $13.5 billion and the formal end of Quantitative Tightening injected fresh liquidity that lifted Bitcoin and large-cap tokens. Separately, the Reserve Bank of India doubled a planned liquidity operation to ₹1.5 lakh crore, easing local funding strains and supporting Indian crypto flows.
CPI Drop Sparks BTC Rally; $630M in Crypto Liquid.
A larger-than-expected U.S. CPI decline weakened the dollar and pulled yields lower, igniting a volatile Bitcoin rally and triggering roughly $630M in derivatives liquidations. Separately, GBP softness from mixed UK data could pressure ETH/GBP pairs.
BOJ Rate Shock Fuels Crypto Flows, Taiwan Eases FX
A surprise BOJ rate hike and a softer yen are spurring yen-funded carry trades and higher crypto inflows in Japan, while Taiwan's easing of exporter USD-sales limits should calm TWD volatility and stabilize local stablecoin and altcoin pricing.
Oil Shock Spurs Crypto Selloff; Yuan Boosts BTC
A sudden oil-price spike and safe‑haven flows pushed crypto into a risk‑off move, while a strengthening Chinese yuan provided a localized tailwind for Bitcoin demand — a dynamic that raises costs for miners but could lift BTC flows from China.
Asia FX Strain Spurs Crypto Drop; XRP Under $2 Now
Heightened FX volatility in Asia ahead of U.S. jobs data and a resilient Indian rupee have pressured risk assets, contributing to broader crypto weakness. Ripple’s XRP fell below $2 (around $1.88) amid the risk-off shift—an event that underscores how currency moves and cross-border flows can quickly influence crypto prices.
Rupee Crash Sparks Indian Crypto Hedging Surge Now
India’s rupee slid to a record low near 91.08 per USD amid heavy foreign outflows and RBI intervention, prompting increased interest in stablecoins and crypto hedges. A modest EUR/USD pullback also tightens conditions for euro-pegged crypto assets.
Dollar Dip Boosts Crypto; Won Swap Calms Korea FX.
A softer U.S. dollar and a surge in emerging-market currencies drove a risk-on move that lifted crypto sentiment, while South Korea's extension of a dollar-won swap eased local FX stress and shifted investor behavior in the Korean crypto market.
Rupee Crash Spurs Crypto Volatility; Bitcoin Gains
India’s rupee plunged past ₹90/USD as capital outflows and importer dollar demand intensified, prompting limited RBI intervention. The shock reinforces crypto volatility—while some investors seek stablecoins or dollars, institutional endorsements such as a Brazilian manager’s 3% Bitcoin allocation may redirect regional flows into BTC, boosting liquidity and price interest.
Fed Cut Weakens Dollar, Bitcoin Spikes
The Fed's December rate cut and dovish guidance weakened the dollar, triggering a crypto risk-on move that briefly lifted Bitcoin above $94,000. Separately, the RBI's repo cut and $5B forex swaps aim to stabilize the rupee, supporting India-focused crypto activity.
Fed Rate Cut Shakes Crypto; Ether Holds $3,350 Now
The Fed's 25bp rate cut and cautious guidance sent the dollar lower but prompted mixed crypto reactions — Bitcoin slid while Ethereum steadied near $3,350. This article breaks down the macro drivers, immediate price moves, and what traders should watch next.
Dovish Fed Weakens Dollar; BTC Drops, Turkey Cuts!
A dovish Federal Reserve and softer dollar pushed risk assets lower, triggering short-term selling in Bitcoin and Ethereum. Separately, Turkey’s surprise 150bp rate cut to 38% is likely to boost demand for lira-hedged crypto instruments and stablecoins among Turkish users.
Won Crisis Fuels Crypto Demand; Yen Reversal Near!
A sharp depreciation of the South Korean won and coordinated policy responses have pushed investors toward crypto safe-havens, while USD/JPY technical fatigue hints at yen strength that could affect Japan-linked crypto activity and funding dynamics.
Nigeria FX Crackdown Shrinks Crypto P2P; Fed Eases
Nigeria’s central bank licensed 82 exchange bureaus and banned street FX trading, tightening naira-to-stablecoin flows and raising compliance costs for P2P crypto. Simultaneously, growing Fed rate-cut odds boosted major cryptocurrencies, with Ethereum outperforming Bitcoin.
Dollar Slides, Crypto Rally Eyes December Upswing.
The US dollar eased as traders ramped up Fed rate-cut expectations, creating a liquidity backdrop supportive of risk assets. That macro shift is helping lift crypto sentiment broadly, while Cardano (ADA) shows early technical strength and a potential breakout above $0.40.
Fed Dovish Signals Weaken Dollar Lift Bitcoin Now!
Dovish remarks from Fed officials and rising odds of a December rate cut have weakened the U.S. dollar, sparking a broad upswing in crypto risk assets led by Bitcoin. No token-specific forex developments were found in the past 24 hours.
Dollar Slump Spurs Crypto Rally; Bitcoin Leads Now
The U.S. dollar has weakened sharply amid rising Fed rate-cut expectations, creating a favorable environment for cryptocurrencies. With CME FedWatch pricing an 87% chance of a December rate cut and expectations of up to 88 basis points of easing into 2026, Bitcoin and other digital assets have seen a rebound. No fresh forex-driven news targeting a single token emerged in the past 24 hours, leaving macro dollar dynamics as the primary driver for crypto price moves.