Bitcoin Trades Stable As Bank Of England Raises Rates
The BoE has become the first major central bank to raise interest rates since the pandemic by hiking its basic rates to 0.25%.The Bank of England has become the world’s first major central bank to raise interest rates since last year when the pandemic pushed all large economies to employ accommodative monetary policies.Bitcoin is trading stable around $48,000 at press time, having scored a minor 1.80% correction so far on the day. Its resiliency comes despite a broader risk-off sentiment arising in global markets as rates increase.The BoE surprised investors when it announced the interest....
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