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London, May 24, 2024 – Cryptocurrency markets experienced a downturn on Friday as Bitcoin and Ether prices fell, shedding significant gains from the previous week. The primary driver of this correction is rising interest rates in the United States, which are dampening expectations of monetary easing this year.

Key Points:

  • Bitcoin declined 3.2% to $67,215.9 in 24 hours, returning to the $60,000 – $70,000 trading range it has been in for over two months.
  • Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, fell 1.2% to $3,748.97 after profit-taking from last week’s rally, when it surged 21% in anticipation of the approval of a spot Ether ETF.
  • Rising US interest rates are putting pressure on cryptocurrency markets as investors seek out safer assets like bonds and cash. High interest rates are antithetical to cryptocurrencies, which thrive in a low-interest rate, high-liquidity environment.
  • Other cryptocurrencies, including Solana (5.7% decline), XRP (0.5% decline), SHIB (3.9% decline), and DOGE (0.3% decline), also fell in line with the overall market trend.
  • Approval of a spot Ether ETF could bring new investors into the cryptocurrency space and boost Ether prices.

Table 1: 24-Hour Cryptocurrency Price Changes

CryptocurrencyPrice (USD)Change (%)
Bitcoin67,215.9-3.2
Ether3,748.97-1.2
Solana54.23-5.7
XRP0.61-0.5
SHIB0.000021-3.9
DOGE0.12-0.3

Table 2: Weekly Cryptocurrency Price Changes

CryptocurrencyPrice (USD)Change (%)
Bitcoin67,215.9+1.2
Ether3,748.97+21.0
Solana54.23-2.3
XRP0.61+0.8
SHIB0.000021+14.5
DOGE0.12+0.7

Conclusion:

The short-term decline of Bitcoin and Ether, coupled with rising US interest rates, suggests that cryptocurrency markets face challenges in the near term. However, the medium-to-long-term outlook for cryptocurrencies depends on various factors, including regulation, technological development, and cryptocurrency adoption.


Disclaimer:

  • This news article is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice.
  • Investing in cryptocurrencies carries high risks, and losses are common.
  • Conduct your own research and carefully consider your risk profile before investing in cryptocurrencies.
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