.... Higher consumer credit can signal confidence in household spending, potentially boosting the stock market, especially consumer goods and retail sectors. However, excessive borrowing might raise concerns over financial stability, affecting the U.S. dollar. Chicago Fed National Activity Index (September) — Published at 13:30 GMT This index combines multiple indicators to assess U.S. economic activity. Positive data here suggests economic expansion, supporting the dollar and major U.S. indices like ...

... to tightening policies, cooling interest in crypto-assets. The key macro indicator is the Fed's key rate: an increase in May seems unlikely, but if the regulator's rhetoric turns hawkish again, Ethereum's growth may stall. Another factor is the U.S. dollar value. Ethereum often exhibits an inverse correlation with the dollar index (DXY): a weak dollar makes alternative assets, including gold and cryptocurrencies, more attractive. If in May 2025, amid a dovish Fed, the dollar continues to weaken, ...

... against the SEC, which restored the token's status as one of the most significant cryptocurrencies. XRP is currently trading at levels not seen since 2018, confirming increased investor interest. Tether (USDT) — the largest stablecoin pegged to the US dollar at a 1:1 ratio. USDT is widely used by traders and investors to preserve capital during high market volatility, as well as being a primary liquidity tool in cryptocurrency trading. Its stability and widespread acceptance make USDT a key element ...

... months to support business activity. Yields on long-term US Treasury bonds fell sharply following the publication of weak data—investors are shifting towards defensive instruments in anticipation of a more dovish policy. This, in turn, weakened the dollar: the DXY index retreated closer to 99 points, and the EUR/USD pair rose into the $1.20 range. Meanwhile, inflation in the US continues to slow (the core consumer price index in June fell to ~3.3% y/y), giving the Fed more room to maneuver. Collectively,...

... principal factor behind the revenue growth for miners was the strong upward trend in Bitcoin prices. In July, the value of the leading cryptocurrency briefly surpassed $120,000, breaking the historical maximum. This significant price increase boosted the dollar revenues from each mined block, partially offsetting the effects of the reward reduction. Halving Consequences: Revenues Below Previous Levels Despite record revenues in July, mining profitability remains significantly lower than levels observed ...