Historical Cryptocurrency Market News Stories
Swiss Franc Surge Pressures Crypto; USD Eases Now!
A sharp Swiss franc rally and a softer U.S. dollar are sending mixed signals to crypto traders. Franc strength signals renewed risk-off pressure that could cap crypto gains, while a milder dollar dip offers limited upside for Bitcoin and altcoins.
Dollar Surge Crushes Crypto Rally; BTC Falls Today
A stronger US dollar and fading hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts pushed risk assets lower over the past 24 hours. FX-led USD strength pressured major cryptocurrencies — Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP — while no single-token forex trigger emerged. Traders should watch the dollar index, Fed messaging, and liquidity signals for near-term positioning.
Swiss Franc Surge Drains Crypto Liquidity; XRP Hit
Over the past 24 hours, a sudden Swiss franc appreciation tightened dollar-based liquidity and pressured cryptocurrency flows, while a sharp Turkish lira drop created region-specific stress that weighed on XRP trading in Turkey. This article explains the drivers, market mechanics, and practical watchpoints for traders.
Weak US Jobs Weigh on Dollar, Bitcoin Gains Today!
Soft U.S. private payroll data eased dollar strength and lifted risk appetite, sparking a modest Bitcoin uptick. Yet a simultaneous surge in USD/JPY showed that currency moves don’t always translate cleanly to crypto — BTC stalled near resistance even as the yen weakened.
Dollar Rally Pressures Crypto; FET and NEAR Surge!
A stronger U.S. dollar and firmer yields pushed Bitcoin toward the $100K area, while AI-focused tokens Fetch.ai (FET) and NEAR rose ~20–25%. This note explains the forex drivers, crypto reactions, and what traders should watch next.
Fed Caution Triggers $1.1B Crypto Liquidations
A Fed signal that rate cuts are less likely sparked rapid deleveraging across crypto, forcing roughly $1.1B in liquidations—Bitcoin and Ethereum bore the largest losses while a single $21.4M trade topped the list.
Dollar Risk-Off Hits Crypto; Ethereum Bounces
A forex-led risk-off shift is pressuring broad crypto sentiment while Ethereum posts a technical rebound, highlighting divergence between macro flows and coin-specific momentum.
Dollar Volatility Spurs FX Volume; Coinbase Fined!
A sharp rise in dollar-driven FX trading pushed institutional volumes to three-month highs, increasing cross-asset flows into crypto. Separately, the Central Bank of Ireland fined Coinbase Europe €21.5M for AML monitoring failures — a regulatory wake-up call for exchanges across Europe.
Fed Cut Odds Drop Sparks $1.13B Crypto Liquidation
A sudden fall in Fed rate-cut expectations pushed crypto futures into forced selling, triggering about $1.13B in liquidations and knocking tokens including BNB lower. Here’s how forex-driven policy shifts translated into sharp crypto moves.
Dollar Silence Sparks Crypto Sell-Off; QNT Rallies
A muted US dollar amid incoming risk-off sentiment pressured top crypto assets, pushing Bitcoin and Ether lower as traders sold into fear. Separately, Quant (QNT) posted a sharp rally during the recovery, highlighting divergent performance across tokens.
MAP Token Rockets 80% After Viral Game Surge Today
MAP Protocol’s native token jumped roughly 80% in 24 hours after two simple blockchain games drove heavy user activity and trading volume. No major forex-driven crypto catalyst emerged in the past 24 hours, leaving the token’s rally to product-led demand and short-term speculation.
Bitcoin Fear Drops; xUSD Stablecoin Collapses Now!
Bitcoin sank toward $103K as the Crypto Fear & Greed Index plunged, sparking dollar flows; separately, Stream Finance’s xUSD lost about $93M and collapsed, raising stablecoin counterparty concerns.
DXY Plunge Fuels Bitcoin Surge; Ondo Pops 40% Now!
The U.S. Dollar Index slid to its weakest first-half in decades, sparking a broad uptick in Bitcoin and Ether while smaller tokens like Ondo Finance saw outsized gains—Ondo spiked roughly 40% intraday to about $1.20 as traders chased dollar-driven flows.
Fed Cut Fails to Lift Crypto; Qatar Bans Firms Now
A recent 25bp Fed cut failed to boost crypto after cautious Fed guidance; separately, the Qatar Financial Centre barred virtual‑asset services, restricting business operations in the Gulf.
Fed Signals Shake Crypto; XRP Spot ETF Nears
Fed policy cues tightened risk appetite across crypto, while Canary Capital’s planned XRP spot ETF — now targeting Nov. 13 — could lift institutional demand and liquidity for XRP.
Powell’s Hawkish Twist Triggers $850M Crypto Dump!
A cautious Fed tone after a rate cut sparked roughly $850M in crypto sell-offs and a USD uptick, while XRP dipped ahead of a planned Canary Capital spot ETF launch set for Nov. 13.
Powell Saps Rate-Cut Hopes; Bitcoin & ETH Fall
Fed Chair Powell’s cautious comments knocked down December rate-cut bets, sparking a broad crypto sell-off and ETF outflows; separately, an isolated Ethereum flash crash exposed ETH liquidity fragility.
Fed & BOJ Moves Drive Crypto Flows; ETH Whale Buy!
Central bank signals from the Fed and BOJ are shifting currency flows that feed crypto liquidity, while a 27,316 ETH whale purchase (~$113M) tightens supply dynamics on Ethereum.
FOREX.com Launches 24/7 Crypto CFDs for Retail Now
FOREX.com has extended around-the-clock crypto CFD trading to retail clients, offering continuous access to major cryptocurrencies. There were no other notable Forex-to-crypto developments in the last 24 hours affecting a single coin.
Dollar Slide Spurs Crypto Rally; XRP Volume Climbs
A softer U.S. dollar on renewed Fed rate-cut expectations boosted major cryptocurrencies today, while XRP showed an unusual spike in trading volume despite little price movement—suggesting accumulation ahead of a potential breakout.