Bitcoin and altcoins pop to the upside, but upcoming macro events could cap t...

Bitcoin and altcoins pop to the upside, but upcoming macro events could cap t...

The FOMC's decision on Sept. 21 could cause traders to reduce their risk exposure, limiting the recent gains seen across the crypto market. The 13% gains in the six days leading to Sept. 12 brought the total crypto market capitalization closer to $1.1 trillion, but this was not enough to break the descending trend. As a result, the overall trend for the past 55 days has been bearish, with the latest support test on Sept. 7 at a $950 billion total market cap.Total crypto market cap, USD. Source: TradingViewAn improvement in traditional markets has accompanied the recent 13% crypto market....


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